Memphis definitely could have taken back some salary. They have a ton of trade exceptions.
Trade Exception (Mike Conley, expiring 11/22/20) — $7,726,457
Trade Exception (C.J. Miles, expiring 11/22/20) — $3,126,308
Trade Exception (Kyle Korver, expiring 11/23/20) — $3,440,000
Trade Exception (Jevon Carter, expiring 11/23/20) — $1,416,852
Trade Exception (Delon Wright, expiring 11/24/20) — $4,736,842
Trade Exception (Andre Iguodala, expiring 2/6/21) — $4,185,185
Trade Exception (Bruno Caboclo, expiring 2/6/21) — $1,845,301