Trade & FA 2023-24: Stein-Ingram Trade Inevitable| LAL Want Lebron Back On Any Terms

[Smitty]

 Both are big jumps, yes.

If the Mavs made the 6-for-3 swap as outlined previously, ending up with both JG and Advija, their future payroll would grow considerably. Barring other trades, in the summer they would be over Apron 1 but under Apron 2, with ability and room in July to use the TxpMLE and minimums. No real chance in that scenario to avoid tax or even duck under Apron 1.

Interesting. I’m not up to date on the difference between Apron 1 & 2 and what it means as far as the constraints it puts on roster building - but I think it’s safe to say, that an all-in move for the 3 Wizards would be costly both financially and for future flexibility - not to mention the assets they initially cost to get.