Walton1one wrote:PDXKnight wrote:Walton1one wrote:
Certainly, that is a factor for some teams, it is most years.
The problem for POR is, that Cronin grossly misused cap space by matching on guy like Thybulle ($11mil) instead of letting him walk and then using that cap space to absorb contracts for assets like several other teams (CHA, WAS, DET, UTA, BRK) are all doing.
Thybulle could opt out of his deal at the end of the year (he has a PO) and POR could have gotten nothing for retaining him, and even if you believe that Cronin will trade him at the deadline, chances are it will bring back less than what he would have gotten with that cap space.
The reason to match was to retain the value of an asset, was it not? Certainly, not what he provides on the court, as he has not played all year and where would he even get minutes on this roster? Just a complete waste of an asset (in this case, cap space).
There's no way thy declines that option unfortunately
I would not be so sure given the new CBA.
Thybulle will be 28 next year, 29 when he is a FA in 26/27. He is a fringy rotational player on a good team. If a team is interested in him, he could turn down his $11 PO and then sign a multi year 3-4 year deal with that team at a lower rate, or a descending contract and end up better off financially
Imagine if it started at $11mil, then went to $8/$8/$8 for example. What guarantees does he have under the new CBA that he could get that in 26/27? Take a 1yr PO for $11mil and then see what he can get 2 seasons from now or opt out and secure $35mil for himself now. We will see what happens if he is still here next offseason, besides there is no room int he rotation for him here.
On the flip side teams seem more conscious of spending lately and that 11 mil may be what he makes in 2 seasons on the next contract. Plus being out most of this year he may opt for that final year to prove he's worth another decent contract rather than gamble on taking a 3/21 sort of deal
