ExplosionsInDaSky wrote:MVP1992 wrote:ExplosionsInDaSky wrote:Was watching a YouTube stream where the guy with the huge pirate beard suggested that we sign and trade Grimes. I think that's our best path towards upgrading the team. Is that possible?
How much salary can we take back when trading him?
I imagine the salaries would just need to match?
I've just done a deep dive on this. Example below, just assuming 17.5m for arguments sake...
"The Sixers can sign-and-trade Grimes using his Bird Rights, but with a starting salary of $205.75M (including Grimes at assumed $17.5M), they must shed ~$1.1M (e.g., waive Council) to stay below the first apron ($195.9M) after a sign-and-trade.
Due to BYC rules, Grimes’ outgoing salary is $8.75M, limiting them to taking back ~$8.75–$10.94M unless they include a significant salary like Oubre ($8.38M), but even then, roster charges make taking back the full $17.5M impractical without further cuts. The Nets have ~$48.4M in cap space but a guard-heavy roster, reducing their likelihood of offering Grimes a large deal unless they prioritize his two-way fit or aim to disrupt the Sixers. A modest offer (~$15–16M) is more likely, which the Sixers could match, but a sign-and-trade would be constrained by the first apron, limiting returned salary."
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