Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

Yup. It's crazy to see that they're in this position after making the conference finals 3 years ago.

I think they always knew they needed to go this direction. Thankfully they were fortunate enough to make a deal with Houston that makes all this work.

@YossiGozlanNBA And perhaps we waited too long to move Bridges. But to move the Nets' conversation forward, is Sean Marks the right man to rebuild this organization? I argue NO. Why? Because small-ball is dead, and it looks like his philosophy is here to stay

Thank you, and thanks for the feedback! Glad to know I’m making it understandable.

@@YossiGozlanNBA Yeah, my figures had Morey using up just about 100% of the actual cap space by the time they signed Drummond and Caleb Martin's contracts were adjusted. However, I had a $240 discrepancy, even after using your figures to 6 decimal places. Somewhere there should be a small error.

For the minimum, absolutely.

@@YossiGozlanNBA If Morey can convince Marcus Morris to accept a 1 yr Vet Min (no team option), I don't think there will be room for Gordon Hayward. That's because there are currently only 4 guards - Maxey, Eric Gordon, Lowry and McCain (who has been a disappointment). Need to sign a bigger guard and Jeff Dowtin plays bigger, can shoot and is a very good ball handler. Dowtin has played the most minutes in Summer League, and in all 7 games - running the team. Signing Morris and Dowtin would bring roster to 14, and there are reasons Morey would keep a roster spot open. I expect 6'9" Keve Aluna to to get the 3rd 2 Way slot. 2-way players can always be changed.

@@jerry25a i dont like Morris. It is not a 2 way. But i was thinking about a move in February, which PF do you think we could get for 8 to 15 M who defends and rebounds?

6.8-6.10 PF

Isaac? Markkanen? Or Who

Keeping their picks is huge. Maybe they go for a bigger name than DFS later.

If Ingram was a free agent, then maybe I would have felt different but you’d have to trade for a guy with a questionable heart. That’s a lot to ask for.

I realize Ingram is flawed. But he’s also much younger and cheaper than PG. PG might only give the Sixers one great year before dropping off, while Ingram could give 4-5 more steadier years even if the ceiling isn’t as high. It’s a contrarian opinion, but if I had to choose between PG and Ingram, I’d go Ingram even if it cost like 2 firsts.

@@YossiGozlanNBA Yea but Ingram wants a max, right? So he would only be cheaper this season and then you would likely have to give a Max deal to a guy who probably isn’t worth a Max. Also, despite being younger, Ingram has also missed a lot of games because of injuries.

Sixers are pretty set at center but I could see them getting Hayward and Bertans.

@@YossiGozlanNBA Achiuwa is really a PF, but can't shoot. I was hoping Paul Reed would have cleared waivers, and then re-sign him for a Vet Min, as a PF. Reed has shown he can shoot 40% from 3 pt, although fans and coach didn't like his form. That Reed was grabbed up by the first eligible team to sign him off waivers, confirms he was worth his 7.7 M contract. Reed will be one of 4 Bigs for DET, and is young, so I doubt he is moved. Sixers need shooting. They will probably sign Keve Aluna to the 3rd 2-Way contract. He's 6'9" and can rebound and shoot so he could play up to 50 games at the PF position and could even jump ahead of Bona as backup when Joel is out. As a result they will likely keep the roster at 14, to allow Keve to get an NBA contract at end of season (or if have to take back 2 players when trading KJ Martin. Knicks have Achiuwa's full Bird rights, but I don't see them offering more than 5 M to re-sign him. Surprised no other team offered more than a Vet Min for him. At first I Knicks were going to be hard-capped at 1st Apron, in which case they would not have been able to retain Achiuwa. FWIW, I am pretty confident Morey/Nurse want to re-sign Marcus Morris as a stretch PF, they don't currently have. As a Sixer fan myself, its understandable you weren't aware how good Morris was contributing for the 2 months before the trade deadline. However, the hold up should be that Morris would want a PO for year 2 and Morey doesn't want that 2nd year (besides it would count as an extra 2.1 M towards the cap if he had a 2nd year. Sixers currently only have 4 guards under contract and Nurse loves good ball handlers. They are obviously testing out Jeff Dowtin (who already earned a Vet Min contract) as their 5th guard. Dowtin really has no weakness, TBH and has been the floor leader during the 7 summer games. Dowtin is a true Combo guard and a great ball handler and shot creator. Morey is probably checking out other options before re-signing Dowtin to a multi-year contract. First year would only count as 2.162 M to cap since 3 NBA years of experience.

Correction: It is Keve Aluma. Also, signing Marcus Morris to just 1 yr, would save 1.2 M, not 2.1 M to the cap.

The goal is getting enough salary, withoud 2nd apron, to have flexibility to get a 12-14 player in February. If we save salary we may wont have enough to get Jonathan Isaac for example.

​@@YossiGozlanNBA Could the sixers get somebody like Jonathan Isaac before the trade deadline next February?

The Sixers wont be able to take back more salary than they’re sending out because they’re over the first apron. They could either take back a $8M or less player for him individually. Alternatively, they can combine him with other players as long as they don’t take back more money than they’re sending out.

@@YossiGozlanNBA Thanks a lot Yossi and congratulations for your presentation. Hablas español?

@@nachozgzc0 You are probably thinking about the scenario if a S&T of KJM for DFS had taken place. But that scenario had problems as it KJM would have to have been signed for like 30 M to take back 15 M as Yossi had explained due to Base Compensation. Then there would have been the issue that Nets would have had to agree, and they certainly would have wanted 2 first round picks. Besides fans are wrong about DFS. He's not as good as people think, and Morey surely knows that. DFS is a mediocre shooter and not a very good rebounder. He's only 6'7". Marcus Morris is 6'8" and can shoot, while Keve Aluna is 6'9" and a very good rebounder.

@@YossiGozlanNBA I seriously doubt Morey would do a 4 for 1 trade in order to get below the tax. Those other 3 players would be valuable. He would have to replace 3 players with new Vet Mins, putting them back over the Lux Tax. However, it certainly may be possible to get under the 1st Apron if trade KJM for some one on a rookie scale making around 4 M. The more generous new CBA matching rules would allow this, as long as the other team was below the 1st Apron. Its will be interesting to see, but its possibly 70% of the NBA will be either over the 1st Apron (includes over 2nd Apron teams) or hard-capped at the 1st Apron, but the trade deadline.

@@jerry25a I see. Which scenario would you like more than this one? To guard a player like Antetokoumpo is not easy, and now we dont have anyone.

Thanks! I agree that I think they did really well considering who was available to them. Especially with Caleb Martin that contract is a steal. I agree with you on Morris. I think Osman would be really nice. He’s definitely more than a minimum guy IMO.

I think it’s just risk management. If they paid him more then they’re risking an unnecessarily high tax bill if no trade happens.

Hey Yossi do u think we have a shot at kennard or tyus jones

I doubt it. I think Kennard stays with Memphis. Even if Tyus is squeezed for the minimum, he doesn't have a great role in Philly.

@@YossiGozlanNBA They would also be risking the other team not wanting to participate because it would be burdensome on them, both in terms of higher taxes and Apron consequences. So the lower 8 M figure increases the chance for other teams to do business.

Thank you! Yes I agree, they probably made those signings with another trade in mind. We’ll see who they can get later.

I just think at this point now that they lost Hartenstein, there’s an argument that they’re worse even though they got Mikal. iHart was so good and losing him hurts on both ends of the court. I think they need a significant upgrade at center and moving Randle makes the most sense to accomplish that.

Thank you! And thanks for the support, it keeps me going!

I ran this scenario. If they did that trade and sign two minimum players to get to 14 players, including Quinten Post at the rookie minimum, they'd be $4 million above the tax line. They could easily get below by trading Wiggins for a package where they decrease payroll by that much. I don't think they'd have to give up assets to move Wiggins in that type of deal, I think there will be teams willing to slightly increase payroll to acquire him if they don't have to give up any premium assets or young players.

@@YossiGozlanNBADid you run that scenario with Markkanen at $18M or $33-34M?

$18M

Thank you! Gotta make up for the last few weeks away haha.

As of now I think they're the favorite to win the West.

Thanks! That’s a really tough thing to answer in KZbin comments. This article explains how it works although it was changed a bit in the new CBA. Tax thresholds will now rise by the same percentage the salary cap does. www.hoopsrumors.com/2022/03/hoops-rumors-glossary-luxury-tax-penalties-3.html

@@YossiGozlanNBA appreciate it!

Thank you!

Thanks!

The Thunder have one of the most impressive cap sheets to look at. Unreal that they have this much talent without getting into the tax yet.

Thank you! Glad I could fill that need.

Thanks!

You’re welcome!

Yes the Knicks had a good one too! Hopefully they get a great center to replace Hartenstein to top things off. And thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed my appearance, hopefully I’ll be on for more!

Free agency overwhelmed me, but I’m back now!

Hater, do the RIGHT thing; move to MILWAUKEE, and do NOT watch any PISTON games. 😉

Self taught! Just reviewing the CBA and practicing my own sheet.

@@YossiGozlanNBA respect man! Great work!

Couldn’t agree more. And it’s possible that the Knicks have a completely new center rotation next year. It seems like they could be looking to move Robinson regardless of if Hartenstein stays.

The Brunson extension wouldn’t kick in until next year, so that doesn’t impact what happens with Hartenstein right now.

@@YossiGozlanNBA ok thanks that is a good point. I read today that the Knicks considered including either Mitch or Deuce into the Bridges deal and that would allow our cap to be the 2nd apron which is $189 million. I think we consider doing this if iHart wants to stay. It all comes down to what he wants to do. If he leaves for the money then we can stand pat and fill the roster with lesser contracts. I did the math today and we have about 16.2 million left over with the rest committed to our top 8 players.

I agree, but just based on the history of which kinds of players get max extensions, Evan Mobley fits the bill.

Where is Garland going though? I doubt he wants to go to Brooklyn or that they even want to trade for a guy like him at the moment.

@@YossiGozlanNBA dg is under contract for like 3 more years he doesn’t have a choice where he goes and the nets would want someone like dg a super young guard under contract for 3 more years

At this point I think re-signing Cam Thomas is more likely. The Nets have no money on the books for next season. Might as well extend DayRon too.

@YossiGozlanNBA You may very well be right. I'm not sure if Sean Marks is a big fan of Cam Thomas. I can see Sean Marks looking for his next D'Angelo Russell. We traded Brook Lopez and a Pick for him. Perhaps we trade a vet and a Pick for a younger stud under contractual control and flip Thomas for more assets and bad contracts

This was for the best, I don’t think the Nets will be struggling beyond the next two years.

I don't mind struggling. I deeply care about the knix and their silly fans celebrating a championship all over my city

@@D-Rock_in_BKLYN it's inevitable

Thanks!

Yes! I plan on streaming during the draft today. Still practicing how to make it work smoothly but I think I figured it out. If it goes well, I’ll probably do it again during free agency on Sunday.

Yes! I finally got to understand the full details of this after I made the video. Good for the Nets! They can now bottom out for two years. They’re down two picks to Houston, but they more than overcame that with the Mikal trade. They now have 15 firsts over the next 7 drafts. Unreal.

He’s a great player for sure. I just need to see how the rest of the starters are played out. If they can parlay Randle into a great center to replace Hartenstein, then I’ll feel a lot better about all this.

Thanks!