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Originally Posted by Parallex
Why?
4.5+1.5+1.5 = 7.5M vs 1.5+1.5+1.5+1.5 = 6M
What pressing need will we have three years hence that will require that 1.5M in cap space? It's not like the penalty is significantly longer... it's having Brouwer on the books for three years rather then four (and buying him out this year saves them 1.5M real dollars). YMMV but I think it makes more sense to buy him out now.
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Well the most obvious upside to option A is you actually get to use the player. If he performs well that could also open up the possibility of a retention trade where you end up saving on the money, cap, and term. Could also maybe get a late pick.
Option B is a drag on your cap for longer, you lose a depth player, and the decision is absolutely final. Also there isn’t anything urgent you immediately need the cap space for.
*i know it’s sort of disingenuous to use the term “upside” when discussing anything to do with Brouwer’s contract. It’s more like the best of two bad options.