Zo probably had to be included to try and even out the salaries going both ways. I don't understand the advantage in buying out the contract. I know they saved a bit (Zo had $16M left on his contract, right?) but it would have been nice to see a GM make a stand.
"Oh, you refuse to play for us? Well, unless your buyout price comes WAY down, we're gonna let you pout wherever the hell you are. Have fun wasting away the last years of your NBA career."
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