04-17-2023, 10:08 AM
(04-17-2023, 08:13 AM)omahen Wrote: Unfortunately not realistic, because Clippers are deep in the tax. 200 mil payroll for next season if they keep Gordon on his current deal. Drops to 180, if not
I doubt Luka would suffer for three more seasons. I think (hope) winning is more important to him than "a bit" more money
(04-17-2023, 08:17 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: Have you written up anything on Cason Wallace yet? Even with Irving, we need a point of attack defender (who can also handle a bit). Once you get past the top 3 to 4 guys in every draft, players are projections. The reason there are historically so many busts in the 5-10 range is teams take guys with zero NBA-ready skills based on upside. The hope is their uber-athleticism will allow them do develop multiple areas of their game and become a multi-tool star.
Personally, I'd rather have someone who is already anchored to at least one NBA ready skill. In Wallace's case, its D. But, he looks to have pretty good upside elsewhere too. If there is someone with equal D and equal upside at the wing, give me that. I don't know because I'm just now looking at prospects. But, if the choice is a high upside offensive wing and a strong point of attack defender like Wallace...give me Wallace.
Steve Ballmer is the richest owner in the NBA. I doubt he cares about the luxury tax. He's going to field the best talent possible regardless of cost. He's building a new arena with his own money for crying out loud...