09-01-2022, 03:57 PM
I like both sides of this. I’ll point out that while LM wasn’t a great fit as a free agent signing, the signing proved valuable to this deal. I wonder if Cleveland would rather have Hardaway secured for three more years or the risk they have with expiring LaVert.
Utah made out well too. They have 17 guaranteed contracts now I believe and are a hair over the LT. So, maybe more to come there. I also think Utah may have too many good players to fully tank. It is an interesting blend of guys who are probably still around once the rebuild is accomplished like Vanderbilt and Agbaji and some grizzled veterans who should be elsewhere sooner rather than later.
Utah made out well too. They have 17 guaranteed contracts now I believe and are a hair over the LT. So, maybe more to come there. I also think Utah may have too many good players to fully tank. It is an interesting blend of guys who are probably still around once the rebuild is accomplished like Vanderbilt and Agbaji and some grizzled veterans who should be elsewhere sooner rather than later.