The only small chance any offer sheet to Hamilton wouldn't be matched is if the compensation was 4 1st round picks. The same goes for any of the big RFA players.
Boston, Chicago, LA are all in cap hell but they have assets that are desirable in a trade. For instance Saad signs an offer sheet that would get the Hawks a 1st and 3rd as compensation. If they really need that money they can flip an asset like Sharp for a lesser return to clear the cap so they keep their 22 year old long term.
LA, Boston, Chicago likely all have to trade expensive pieces off their roster to kee their kids but they will do it. Guys that we could target in those situations are guys like Martinez, Sharp, or Lucic
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