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Originally Posted by Swayze11
Because a rebuilding team needs to stock up on assets without giving assets away. A player like Weiss could easily be dealt at next years trade deadline so you get a 2nd round pick + whatever you get for Weiss at the deadline for free.
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The key though is that cap is an asset and should be thought of as such. So it is a matter of what the more valuable asset is: 4M or the 2nd round pick.
You aren't acquiring a 2nd round pick without giving assets away. You are giving up a different kind of asset in return for the pick.