« Reply #73 on: February 08, 2018, 03:20:48 PM »
I am surprised by the long-term salary Cleveland is bringing IN. Sure they send out $18.3M and $7.8M guaranteed in 18-19 and 19-20, respectively (Shumpert and Crowder).
But they are bringing back $31.5 guaranteed EACH of the next two years in Hill and Clarkson. They are also sending OUT a 1st round pick!
The team does look a little less flashy, but Lebron should be able to control these guys a lot better than the ones that were shipped out. I am not sure if it makes a difference this year - Lebron is still Lebron - I just wanted to point out that they took back quite a bit more guaranteed salary.
not to mention Nance and a re-signed Hood. And of course the BKN pick. they are in the luxury tax even if James leaves them, but if James comes back their salary next year will be astronomical. They are going to have to find a way to dump at least one of Thompson, Smith, or Hill this summer.
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