To sign Myles Turner, Milwaukee just executed the largest waive-and-stretch in NBA history, and risked everything to convince Giannis to stay. Edition #257
What I'm interested to know is if there's no offset of money when a player's contract is stretched, if there's no offset then Lillard has to be elated to be waived. Few players return to their original form after an Achilles tear. If I were the Bucks GM I'd really do something out of the box and as bizarre as it may sound, I'd bring in Larry Sanders for a workout. Not saying sign him but at least bring him in for a workout but if he does show something sign him to a non-guaranteed deal.
There is no offset in this case. When a player like Lillard is waived and his contract is stretched, the Bucks still owe him the full amount over the extended period, regardless of whether he signs elsewhere. So yes, Lillard gets paid in full, which explains why he’s likely “elated” about being waived. This, plus the contract he signs with a contender? No pressure, full salary, fresh start.
Achilles injuries are brutal, especially for players relying on explosiveness. Few come back at full strength, so the Bucks likely factored that into their decision. It’s a risky move for any team to invest heavily in a player recovering from that.
That’s an interesting thought. Bringing Sanders in for a workout wouldn’t cost the Bucks much and could give them a defensive boost if he’s still got something left. A non-guaranteed deal is smart, low risk, potential upside. It’s definitely outside the box, but worth exploring given their current roster holes. If we're looking from the Bucks' point of view, they need to retain Giannis. That's #1.
No offset is crazy! Now Lillard is unlikely to get what he got on his most recent deal with Milwaukee, but it wouldn’t shocking to see him get a deal like Lonzo Ball just got. Sanders hasn’t played in the NBA in 7 years and yes, he’s 37 but if he could show he can play 15-18 minutes a game, run the floor well and be a rim protector it would definitely be worth $2.6 million non-guaranteed. Milwaukee’s cap is so precarious they might have to take a chance on a player.
Maybe, but if I'm being completely honest, the Bucks seem like contenders this year, especially with how bad the East has become. Magic, Pistons, and Bucks. We can always consider the Knicks, though the coaching situation isn't the greatest. The Pacers lost Turner. The Celtics seem like they're in a rebuild, but we should consider them as well. The Bucks really might be in the race for the finals.
What I'm interested to know is if there's no offset of money when a player's contract is stretched, if there's no offset then Lillard has to be elated to be waived. Few players return to their original form after an Achilles tear. If I were the Bucks GM I'd really do something out of the box and as bizarre as it may sound, I'd bring in Larry Sanders for a workout. Not saying sign him but at least bring him in for a workout but if he does show something sign him to a non-guaranteed deal.
There is no offset in this case. When a player like Lillard is waived and his contract is stretched, the Bucks still owe him the full amount over the extended period, regardless of whether he signs elsewhere. So yes, Lillard gets paid in full, which explains why he’s likely “elated” about being waived. This, plus the contract he signs with a contender? No pressure, full salary, fresh start.
Achilles injuries are brutal, especially for players relying on explosiveness. Few come back at full strength, so the Bucks likely factored that into their decision. It’s a risky move for any team to invest heavily in a player recovering from that.
That’s an interesting thought. Bringing Sanders in for a workout wouldn’t cost the Bucks much and could give them a defensive boost if he’s still got something left. A non-guaranteed deal is smart, low risk, potential upside. It’s definitely outside the box, but worth exploring given their current roster holes. If we're looking from the Bucks' point of view, they need to retain Giannis. That's #1.
No offset is crazy! Now Lillard is unlikely to get what he got on his most recent deal with Milwaukee, but it wouldn’t shocking to see him get a deal like Lonzo Ball just got. Sanders hasn’t played in the NBA in 7 years and yes, he’s 37 but if he could show he can play 15-18 minutes a game, run the floor well and be a rim protector it would definitely be worth $2.6 million non-guaranteed. Milwaukee’s cap is so precarious they might have to take a chance on a player.
Maybe, but if I'm being completely honest, the Bucks seem like contenders this year, especially with how bad the East has become. Magic, Pistons, and Bucks. We can always consider the Knicks, though the coaching situation isn't the greatest. The Pacers lost Turner. The Celtics seem like they're in a rebuild, but we should consider them as well. The Bucks really might be in the race for the finals.