I don't know if a more experienced front office guy says phrases like:
"Speights deal for both this year and next was the way to achieve the greatest savings at the least basketball cost." Though true, kind-of insulting (least basketball cost) to Ellington (not even mentioned), Speights (referred to as a deal not a player), Selby (not even mentioned). Could have put his words in GM speak.
"it’s possible he opts out of his deal now that he’s in Cleveland and getting minutes and playing well". Again, kind-of-insulting (now that he's playing well). Also not sure it's right for him to comment on whether another team's player will or won't opt out of a deal.
I realize it was an explanation for Memphis fans (and other critics), and I'm fine with Hollinger saying whatever he wants. I find it interesting. But the kind of phrasing he used made it seem like this is a new world for him.
Not really a big deal, but some of that language seemed different from what we typically hear from GMs. Probably could have explained things without as much detail and still hit the key points like the incentive clauses.