kovanovich
Sixth Man
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I like the Jefferson signing. Especially the fact it is just one year, no player option for a second year. That would have been bad.
But I disagree with the sentiment that there is little or no risk. There are only 15 roster spots, and whenever you give out a guaranteed contract you are limiting your flexibility. I mean, you could just waive the player, but the cost for the Cavs to replace him with another player, even on a minimum salary, is such that it probably wouldn't happen.
Wouldn't be a big deal if there weren't two other old wings on the roster who would ideally be performing Jefferson's role, but they simply aren't able to do so at this point.
So it's important that Jefferson show he still has some legs and is able to perform as he has the last few years. (I was one who actually wanted the Cavs to trade for him back when they got Deng, since they could have had him just for the Bynum contract at the time.) If it doesn't work out, what's plan B? Try to use the TPE?
But I disagree with the sentiment that there is little or no risk. There are only 15 roster spots, and whenever you give out a guaranteed contract you are limiting your flexibility. I mean, you could just waive the player, but the cost for the Cavs to replace him with another player, even on a minimum salary, is such that it probably wouldn't happen.
Wouldn't be a big deal if there weren't two other old wings on the roster who would ideally be performing Jefferson's role, but they simply aren't able to do so at this point.
So it's important that Jefferson show he still has some legs and is able to perform as he has the last few years. (I was one who actually wanted the Cavs to trade for him back when they got Deng, since they could have had him just for the Bynum contract at the time.) If it doesn't work out, what's plan B? Try to use the TPE?
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