zimpy27 wrote:Hmmm with the new CBA I think teams are wise that you can't have your third best player on a max.
I think you can have your third best player on a max as long as your team is prepared for the limitations and financials.
IMO you just need to have a top 8ish rotation you’re comfortable with and willing to pay before jumping the apron.
Picking on Minnesota. If they were willing to pay both Anderson and Morris this offseason, what difference does the second apron and its restrictions do to them? They’d have their top 9 set through Rudy’s years or at least have matching contracts for retooling.
Not comparing talent/teams, but Cleveland is in the same pick debt situation as Minnesota and Gilbert will have next season to set the bench up for a 4-5+ year run over the tax if Mitchell extends and Mobley gets his max.. And they can do so while ducking the tax next year if they choose.. All up to Mitchell really but interesting.
LAC have a top 7-8 they’re confident in for a 2-3 year run as long as Leonard is healthy..
For Dallas specifically.. I still build a deal around THJ/Maxi for Wiggins if it’s there this offseason..