Trade & FA 2023-24: HOU Targeting Mikal Bridges again!| Mitchell is LAL #1 Target

[DanSchwartzgan]

So the S/W could be as simple as: we have more flexibility in prospective trades or for a buyout guy who hits the market at some point.. Or of course the idea of an already agreed upon trade. Is that correct?

Sure.  We have greater flexibility now and up to the TDL to take on a player in trade.  It could also help in the buyout market where many players move for the minimum.  We have $5.4mm of our MLE left, but only $3.38mm left under the tax.  That can be expanded some if Morris is cut early.

The thing I've pointed out is I think the combination of S/W and Morris signing taking us to 15 players sets us up nicely for a 2-for-1 trade that takes us back to the required 14 players.