CavsKermit
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This is nothing like the JR and TT situations. The Cavs could not replace those guys as they were already in the tax, LBJ was on the roster, and they didn't have the luxury of waiting for cap to clear.I think this is going to drag out just like TT and JR Smith's contracts. The front office knows Rich Paul's negotiating tactics better than us. The Cavs might have move up their offers in the past with JR and TT to not have any meaningful negotiations downs from Rich Paul to work to a true number until late September or October.
I think under pressure of the season starting both will move off their numbers and get to the number they know it will ultimately go to. If the Cavs move off their number now, it just might move it closer to Rich Paul's asking but not closer to getting to a signed deal which ultimately might be a higher number than just a stalemate for a couple months.
Sexton wants more money is not a reason to pay him more money. I'm sorry it's just not.