Less than 60 Days before the Trade Deadline, Which teams will be Active?

Hitman88 · Post #1 » by **Hitman88** » Mon Dec 9, 2024 6:06 pm

Only Detroit have cap space and a lot of teams would want to go down the Tax Apron 2.

Which teams will be active and which GMs have their jobs on the line?

DusterBuster · Post #2 » by **DusterBuster** » Mon Dec 9, 2024 6:08 pm

Portland should be.

They won't, at least not as active as they should. Rob Williams will likely be the only move.

Jellybeans · Post #3 » by **Jellybeans** » Mon Dec 9, 2024 6:12 pm

WSH with Kuz/Poole/Val i guess

Johnny Bball · Post #4 » by **Johnny Bball** » Mon Dec 9, 2024 6:14 pm

Hitman88 wrote:Only Detroit have cap space and a lot of teams would want to go down the Tax Apron 2.

Which teams will be active and which GMs have their jobs on the line?

There are a lot of teams that still have their MLE to use. Not sure where to find that list.

Raptors Brown, Boucher, Olynyk, Mitchell and probably could be convinced to trade others like Poeltl, Barrett to a really good offer. Only Barnes, Dick, Agbaji and rookies are likely tough to pry away.

Edit https://www.salaryswish.com/mid-level-exception

Hitman88 · Post #5 » by **Hitman88** » Mon Dec 9, 2024 6:14 pm

Jellybeans wrote:WSH with Kuz/Poole/Val i guess

Why would they trade Kuz? He is their Tanking General.
They will miss his 27% 3FG if he is gone

Blame Rasho · Post #6 » by **Blame Rasho** » Mon Dec 9, 2024 6:33 pm

If I was the bulls I would do everything to ensure I keep my pick and that means trading your rotation guys and trying to get a 1st rounder this year.

Post #7 » by **oldncreaky** » Mon Dec 9, 2024 6:39 pm

Johnny Bball wrote:
Hitman88 wrote:Only Detroit have cap space and a lot of teams would want to go down the Tax Apron 2.

Which teams will be active and which GMs have their jobs on the line?

There are a lot of teams that still have their MLE to use. Not sure where to find that list.

Raptors Brown, Boucher, Olynyk, Mitchell and probably could be convinced to trade others like Poeltl, Barrett to a really good offer. Only Barnes, Dick, Agbaji and rookies are likely tough to pry away.

I looked but couldn't find a specific list of teams with unused MLE/Room/BAE exceptions

But your core point is important: with teams able to use the MLE as exceptions in trade, any team that is under the tax line and has an unused exception can take on money.

Spotrac does have a good summary: NBA Team Tax Tracker. Half the league is under the tax line, with 9 of them with at least $9M in room under the tax line.
I'd expect it fairly easy for teams to dump $8-10M in salary because so many teams can take on extra saalry without jeopardizing their tax payout.

Unfortunately, to get details on each team (and what exceptions they still have available) you have to look at each teams cap summary on spotrac or equivalent.

Dan Z · Post #8 » by **Dan Z** » Mon Dec 9, 2024 6:51 pm

The Bulls should be active with Zach LaVine being available (maybe Vucevic too).

Snake3 · Post #9 » by **Snake3** » Mon Dec 9, 2024 7:11 pm

Dan Z wrote:The Bulls should be active with Zach LaVine being available (maybe Vucevic too).

The bulls should blow up their entire roster to me. Maybe except for Coby White

Dan Z · Post #10 » by **Dan Z** » Mon Dec 9, 2024 7:12 pm

Snake3 wrote:
Dan Z wrote:The Bulls should be active with Zach LaVine being available (maybe Vucevic too).

The bulls should blow up their entire roster to me. Maybe except for Coby White

I basically agree, but wouldn't be surprised if the front office didn't do much.

MrPainfulTruth · Post #11 » by **MrPainfulTruth** » Mon Dec 9, 2024 7:15 pm

I dont know how but i pray the Nuggets find a way to ship Jamal Murray out

mg · Post #12 » by mg » Mon Dec 9, 2024 7:21 pm

MrPainfulTruth wrote:I dont know how but i pray the Nuggets find a way to ship Jamal Murray out

He can't legally be traded until the offseason.

SlimShady83 · Post #13 » by **SlimShady83** » Mon Dec 9, 2024 7:26 pm

MrPainfulTruth wrote:I dont know how but i pray the Nuggets find a way to ship Jamal Murray out

Straight swap works for LaMelo :lol:

MrPainfulTruth · Post #14 » by **MrPainfulTruth** » Mon Dec 9, 2024 7:28 pm

mg wrote:
MrPainfulTruth wrote:I dont know how but i pray the Nuggets find a way to ship Jamal Murray out

He can't legally be traded until the offseason.

AleksandarN · Post #15 » by **AleksandarN** » Mon Dec 9, 2024 7:34 pm

DusterBuster wrote:Portland should be.

They won't, at least not as active as they should. Rob Williams will likely be the only move.

Him on Denver would be great

JRoy · Post #16 » by **JRoy** » Mon Dec 9, 2024 7:36 pm

AleksandarN wrote:
DusterBuster wrote:Portland should be.

They won't, at least not as active as they should. Rob Williams will likely be the only move.

Him on Denver would be great

DEN won’t want to pay for him.

Johnny Bball · Post #17 » by **Johnny Bball** » Mon Dec 9, 2024 7:37 pm

oldncreaky wrote:
Johnny Bball wrote:
Hitman88 wrote:Only Detroit have cap space and a lot of teams would want to go down the Tax Apron 2.

Which teams will be active and which GMs have their jobs on the line?

There are a lot of teams that still have their MLE to use. Not sure where to find that list.

Raptors Brown, Boucher, Olynyk, Mitchell and probably could be convinced to trade others like Poeltl, Barrett to a really good offer. Only Barnes, Dick, Agbaji and rookies are likely tough to pry away.

I looked but couldn't find a specific list of teams with unused MLE/Room/BAE exceptions

But your core point is important: with teams able to use the MLE as exceptions in trade, any team that is under the tax line and has an unused exception can take on money.

Spotrac does have a good summary: NBA Team Tax Tracker. Half the league is under the tax line, with 9 of them with at least $9M in room under the tax line.
I'd expect it fairly easy for teams to dump $8-10M in salary because so many teams can take on extra saalry without jeopardizing their tax payout.

Unfortunately, to get details on each team (and what exceptions they still have available) you have to look at each teams cap summary on spotrac or equivalent.

https://www.salaryswish.com/mid-level-exception

AleksandarN · Post #18 » by **AleksandarN** » Mon Dec 9, 2024 7:40 pm

JRoy wrote:
AleksandarN wrote:
DusterBuster wrote:Portland should be.

They won't, at least not as active as they should. Rob Williams will likely be the only move.

Him on Denver would be great

DEN won’t want to pay for him.

What is their asking price. I don’t think it is high given his injury history

DusterBuster · Post #19 » by **DusterBuster** » Mon Dec 9, 2024 7:43 pm

AleksandarN wrote:
DusterBuster wrote:Portland should be.

They won't, at least not as active as they should. Rob Williams will likely be the only move.

Him on Denver would be great

Agreed. That said, I think Rob Williams is Thunder bound. I would put money on it. They have a need and have the players and picks to get a deal done.

A trusted Blazer insider on the RGM board has confirmed he's heard from multiple sources the Blazers have a standing deal on the table for Williams that will return a first round pick, so the Thunder really seems like the only logical destination when looking at pick stash, salaries and need.

I don't expect it to be a good FRP returned for him, but one thats heavily protected and likely ends up as 2nd rounders or just doesn't convey for anything if it doesn't meet the convey criteria within the timeframe.

JustBuzzin · Post #20 » by **JustBuzzin** » Mon Dec 9, 2024 7:44 pm

AleksandarN wrote:
JRoy wrote:
AleksandarN wrote:Him on Denver would be great

DEN won’t want to pay for him.

What is his asking price. I don’t think it is high given his injury history

Go get Lavine for Murray. That's your only hope at this point. Also cut Russ that guy will lose you a playoff series. I'm dead serious.