07-02-2023, 12:56 PM
(07-02-2023, 06:22 AM)omahen Wrote: I think Clippers will be dumping Morris to save tax. They don't need him with Martin Jr and other PF (Batum, RoCo) they have, and it seems his contract is not needed for Harden trade. I would be ok just with Bullock for Morris (with Clippers paying us some minor assets for the saved tax). We need Morris more than we need Bullock. If we would also want Zubac, then I am not sure what we have to convince them to include him. He is their starter and they will not just give him away.
So, interesting math….
McGee outgoing is enough to match Morris incoming if added to the Bertans deal. We’d be snugged up a little under apron 1. What is the going rate for $11mm of cap savings? 2024 second rounder? That takes the MLE out of play, but fills a need until OMax grows up.
I also like having the ability to move expiring Morris and expiring Reggie at the TDL if something becomes available. Maybe we are doing well and that second is the compensation for removing the protection from the NY pick so we can throw multiple picks into a deal.