HereHawks principle owner Tony Ressler said he expects to spend over the NBA salary cap on player salaries.
In an interview with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution last week, Ressler addressed a wide-ranging number of topics in discussing his commitment to the franchise and fan base.
Ressler said one way ownership will show its commitment is by “having a payroll that is between the cap and the (luxury) tax but never below the cap, having real payroll, having a commitment to keeping a quality team."
Yep, we've got a true billionaire as owner.
And This pretty much cements we'll do whatever it takes to re-sign Demarre and Millsap.
The salary cap will be $67.1 million with a luxury tax line of $81.6 million next season. The cap is expected to rise dramatically the following year with the new television contract.
The Hawks have $40.5 million in committed salary to 11 players next season.
Thoughts?
Predictions?
Concerns?