I agree. I probably said that incorrectly. Many of those guys are better, but all of them are going to be vying for the same money Smart wants. Many of them will stay with their teams, but many of those teams are the teams with money (Bulls, Sixers, Grizz, Jazz).
The one team I'm looking at is the Hawks, but I don't think he fits their team or Budz system. I have yet to hear of a good fit from a team that would have legit interest.
Lakers (47 miillion in practical space)? They are vying for bigger names and Smart doesn't make sense next to Ball. They'd rather have KCP.
Bulls (38 million)? They are more likely to resign Lavine and stick with Dunn, who has been playing well.
Hawks (32 million)? Bad fit in Budz system and next to Schroeder.
Sixers (31 million)? They will target shooters first (Bradley, Reddick, KCP).
Dallas (31 million)? Bad fit next to Smith, although they are the scariest one to me. The Mavs probably look to resign Noel, Curry, and Mejiri first, too.
Houston (20 million)? They sign Paul and another piece with that space.
Utah (19 million)? Hood and Exum need to be resigned. Plus, he doesn't make sense next to Mitchell.
Magic (16 million)? They will resign Gordon first.
Suns (15 million)? Jackson does what Smart would do, although he may be a decent fit next to Booker.
Nets (15 million)? They probably target Harris or Okafor first with this money.
Kings (12 million)? They need to move forward with Fox, not take away minutes from him. They need shooters on the wing first.
Pacers (9 million)? Maybe, but once we get down to this number, are we sure Smart wouldn't rather play for a championship for 8 million?
Pelicans (7 million)? Maybe, but once we get down to this number, are we sure Smart wouldn't rather play for a championship for 8 million?
Knicks (6 million)? Maybe, but once we get down to this number, are we sure Smart wouldn't rather play for a championship for 8 million?