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kujirakira said:
So if we're basically tanking the draft in order to save the price of 1 contract... does that bode well for keeping the team together?
Sorry if somewhat pessimistic... having that early 2000s Indians feeling.
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Right now I see it more of being able to sign contracts that aren't guaranteed. I'm guessing the Euro-stash is the guy that they want in a few years and the other 2 give them unguaranteed money that they can move along with Haywood. I get the feeling everything they do is going to be for next season and any picks they made yesterday won't matter next year. If they let someone on the current roster walk I would start to worry about them not wanting to pay the tax. Gilbert is on record saying that he didn't understand letting a team fall apart because of the tax, but this is his first shot at putting his money where his mouth is.
 
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exhawg said:
Right now I see it more of being able to sign contracts that aren't guaranteed. I'm guessing the Euro-stash is the guy that they want in a few years and the other 2 give them unguaranteed money that they can move along with Haywood. I get the feeling everything they do is going to be for next season and any picks they made yesterday won't matter next year. If they let someone on the current roster walk I would start to worry about them not wanting to pay the tax. Gilbert is on record saying that he didn't understand letting a team fall apart because of the tax, but this is his first shot at putting his money where his mouth is.
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Dan Gilbert made Baron Davis very rich just to buy a lottery draft pick that would normally be #8 at best. He has no problem paying luxury tax for a legit chance at a ring.

It has much more to do with keeping roster spots open for a trade of the Haywood contract. And if you're excited for tyus Jones, then your excitement meter needs some tweaking.
 
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My main reason for wanting them to keep jones had to do with the very real need for a backup pg with some scoring ability. Kid might not be the prototype pg but he balled out during the national championship game. Admittedly that was the only duke game I watched. Will be interesting to see what GM Lebron does this off season
 
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I have a lot of confidence in David Griffin

which teams are in cap dilemmas? that will give hints as to what might happen in the next 10 days and who our trade partners might be
I would be surprised if Gilbert has any problem ante-ing up whatever money it costs for the next couple yrs to bring a title...
when you are a billionaire.. do you really worry about $100M; like.. what can you do with $1B that you can't do with $900M; it's not a lifestyle change

Love will be 27 in Sept... he doesn't have forever for a team to get to championship level...
LA will be PLAYOFF tier in the next couple yrs... Russell and Love combined don't take a 21-win team to West Conf playoffs in year 1; maybe year 2; and maybe contenders year 4-5
that would make Love 31-32 and into 'diminishing skills' tier... so his clock is ticking; that shoulder will never feel the same...

Boston only compresses that time line by 1 year
If he has any desire to play in the Championship tier while he is at the top of his game, he signs with the Cavs
 
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