That depends on the team. It's deluded to say that they would all want him at this price tag but it is just as silly to say none would either.
That depends on the team. It's deluded to say that they would all want him at this price tag but it is just as silly to say none would either.
Back on topic I guess.Originally Posted by Roogsy
You know there is one scenario in which a re-worked contract could benefit both sides without involving the DP.
You'd have to set aside the optics of giving into a whinny, selfish, display mind you but if everyone gets past that, you can lower his cap hit without giving up the DP tag.
As highlighted pages ago, it appears that only the base salary number counts against the cap.
Perhaps there is a scenario in which his base salary is lowered but a "one time bonus" is paid (or structure created). Eg. Take his base down to $200k and pay a one time bonus of $1M. Effectively, he'll make $700k over 2 years but his cap hit would be $200k.
This gives him a raise and lowers the cap hit at the same time.
A lower base number (after a bonus is paid) also would presumably make him more attractive on the trade market for when his skills decline.
Best part of it is that we'd still have the DP slot.
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