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Ashasx · 06-05-2016, 10:59 AM

The problem with buying out Wideman is that it creates a pretty significant cap hit for 17/18, at a time when we will need to re-sign Bennett when we're already strapped for space.

Though the cost for Bishop at this point should be peanuts if all this ends up being true. But it also creates another risk for us if we trade for him during the off-season. If he doesn't re-sign with us (and again, his camp has all the leverage), we'd be forced to protect 2 players that aren't returning.

06-05-2016, 10:59 AM	#80
Ashasx Franchise Player Join Date: Jan 2011 Exp:	The problem with buying out Wideman is that it creates a pretty significant cap hit for 17/18, at a time when we will need to re-sign Bennett when we're already strapped for space. Though the cost for Bishop at this point should be peanuts if all this ends up being true. But it also creates another risk for us if we trade for him during the off-season. If he doesn't re-sign with us (and again, his camp has all the leverage), we'd be forced to protect 2 players that aren't returning. Last edited by Ashasx; 06-05-2016 at 11:01 AM.