I’m guessing they like the 3p%. Also likely that they just wanna make Denver match.

Shrewd move. This guy’s skill set is worth way more. Presti sees it.

It must be just to fuck Denver because they know they’ll match?

We could take this salary on and still be under the 2nd apron, this money is inconsequential

unexpected as fuck signing

This move would take on way less salary than we shipped out.

Popular doesn’t win games.

Joe was good in the regular season but couldn’t keep a spot in the playoff rotation. Dort was an obvious weak link offensively and was noticeably worse defensively than the last two years. Wiggins was pretty much completely out of the playoff rotation.

Their salaries combined for over \(35 million this next season. OKC was paying these guys \)35+ million dollars to be nothings, or in Dort’s case a net negative, in the playoffs.

This deal is worth ~ \(6 million, so just view it like they cut about \)29 million.

Spencer gives us a bigger forward we currently don’t really have and shot 40% from 3. Three point shooting and some size at the forward are both the biggest needs of the team.

That said, I fully expect Denver to match this.

Dumped Dorts 17 million and get a similar skillset for 6 million? Seems smart.

Nah it’s actually just a big brain move to make the nuggets spend more on him.

69% playoff 3pt proof. They want to add another performer.

Denver…do not let OKC have this.

He has something the players they let go don’t, he’s taller than 6’6.

You do realize each of those guys made 2x (or more) the amount of this contract, right? What’s confusing about getting rid of contracts that take you into the 2nd apron and then signing someone that takes you right up to the apron?

You need a rotational player who is taller than 6’6 and shorter than 7’. Right now the only ones you have on the roster are Kenrich Williams and a bunch of unproven rookies/near-rookies.

Spencer Jones played 1500 minutes for the Nuggets last year, and he can give you bench minutes when you need someone bigger than your overflow of guards.

Still under 2nd apron which is the reason why the other guys were shipped out

They filled a roster spot with a 40% 3pt shooter and are still under the second apron. How is that confusing?

Its all about the 2nd Apron. Those moves moved OKC under the 2nd Apron. They can afford to sign him and still stay under the 2nd Apron.

He’s signed for 6 million a year which is under the second apron. Not very confusing at all.

6 mil a year isn’t exactly “taking on more salary”. It’s almost nothing against the cap

Probably trying to force Denver to shit or get off the pot with Watson. Still weird for OKC to be the one to do it since they shed Wiggs, Joe, and Dort for a reason, and they still need to re-sign Wallace

TIL signing good players is weird

Why? He’s a good player.

Thank you for not saying bingo card. Uppy arrow for you!

No they dont? Waht

Kenrich not a UD level vet but he’s closer to that than a real playoff option. Jones is better at this point

I don’t really want to if we can keep Peyton instead

It’s ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ whether they do let’s just say

Fully guaranteed contract makes it a no, they’re cheap bastards and that detail probably pushed it over the edge

But re-signing Watson puts them over the 2nd apron, and if they’re doing that they should just match Jones’ offer sheet anyway. We’re about to see if Denver is really willing to spend, which should be a no-brainer in Jokic’s prime

Watson and Nnaji (via TPE) for AJ Green, KPJ, Jericho Sims

LeBron can still sleep well knowing he at least still makes more than me.

It’s going to be so many posts and tweets about how much less a player makes than LeBron this year

Sheeeeit that is crazy. I didn’t realize that.

But like you can’t just let Spencer go to the thunder lol

they can definitely match. 2nd apron rules only kick in at the end of the season, they can easily trade Jones for value during the season for nothing coming back.

Why not? If they’re gonna re-sign Watson, they’re going into the second apron. Just run it up at that point.

If they match they’re gonna have to do something trade wise if they want to resign Peyton. Maybe a Cam Johnson. This basically forces Denvers hand

For what it’s worth, I would take 1 Isaiah Joe over 2 Spencer jones.

Also, luxury tax isn’t calculated until after the season

So they could still dump a guy mid-year if they need to

Will be tough for Denver to match. Would put them over the 2nd apron with Watson still unsigned.

I would not be surprised if Denver doesn’t, although I could see them matching too.

They’re very expensive because of the repeater, and this puts them past the 2nd apron.

Zero percent chance okc dumps Caruso. He’s been one of their most valuable playoff performers for two seasons straight.

Ok thanks, wasn’t sure how much room yall had now after all the moves. I hate that this is a good move for you, solid player for that price. My poor wolves could’ve really used him

It doesn’t have to be a min. You could use part of the TPMLE and go up to the apron (for multiple years and raises)

But they couldn’t offer this number

Oh interesting! I thought yall were at the limit after the Dort trade

I miss Chet’s quick release