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Originally Posted by getbak
I chose 6 years @ $8 million, but I think 2 years at $6 million or so is also possible.
I also wouldn't be shocked if he signed a 1 year deal to help the team get under the cap with a handshake deal to sign a longer, higher-value deal in the new year once the tagging room becomes available.
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Handshake deals would be considered cap circumvention.
The best a team could say is "We can't agree to anything now, but we'll look favourably upon a longer deal at this money if you are playing well at that time". Nothing can be guaranteed.