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Originally Posted by GBBob
So Deng to Cavs for Bynum, picks and to move a guy they couldn't afford to pay anyways.
Thoughts?
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Obviously they werent planning on resigning Deng after the season and decided to get cap relief and a few extra picks as opposed to nothing. Cant argue with that strategy especially if it weakens their team short term (this year) which may enhance their position in a really strong draft. Ironically this deal may ensure that Cleveland gets past them in the standings and potentially keeps them out of the playoffs and into the lottery.
It can be tricky trading guys like Deng who are heading into unrestricted free agency because essentially they can turn into rentals and unlike other sports there is no compensation for their loss other than salary cap space.
01-07-2014, 01:03 PM
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