07-12-2026, 08:17 AM
The interesting thing is that OKC put themselves in this position on purpose. That hints they already have a solution lined up, but if not, then it's hard to fathom.
They could have declined Dort's TO, and solved it just that simply. They did not.
The financial and other penalties are significant for staying where they are. Small market team. Will they really just keep a payroll solidly over A2? If they do, and end up having to write a massive 100M check to the NBA (like throwing money in the trash), I'd wager they won't do it again.
They could have declined Dort's TO, and solved it just that simply. They did not.
The financial and other penalties are significant for staying where they are. Small market team. Will they really just keep a payroll solidly over A2? If they do, and end up having to write a massive 100M check to the NBA (like throwing money in the trash), I'd wager they won't do it again.