06-30-2021, 11:07 AM
(06-30-2021, 10:52 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: I wonder what maybe could have happened during this season that could have changed their offseason plans....
Perhaps investing 2 FRP and sending out WCJr for a guy that plays the exact same position as Lauri and is also making close to 30mm??
I mean maybe? I don't know their plans. SAS might be the only one interested, maybe all 3, maybe none. IF there is a bidding war for Lauri he'll get closer to your number, if there is only 1 team then he'll be had for MUCH less than you're projecting imo.
Some team like Detroit will be willing to go to 20/year, but reports suggested Lauri was interested in joining the Mavs, so maybe a little discounted 72/4 could get it done for the Mavs.
Give a little incentive to the Bulls to not match: 2nd round pick, Kleber or eat one of the expiring contracts (Aminu, Young, Satoransky).
I´m sure something can be worked out.
Also have to consider that a cap spike is expected soon and in two years $17-18M/year might look like a steal, even assuming Markkanen plateaus at 18/9.