Explain: Warriors Decisions on Klay, CP3, Looney, GP2 & Free Agency | with cap analyst Perks
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Eric Apricot and Perks from GSW Reddit dive deep into the Golden State Warriors' salary cap situation and potential free agent moves. They discuss the complexities of the NBA salary cap, the impact of new tax regulations on the Warriors, and key strategies to navigate out of the second apron. The conversation covers possible roster changes, including the fate of players like Chris Paul, Klay Thompson, Gary Payton II and Kevon Looney, and explores realistic free agent targets.
0:00 Intro
00:39 Review of the New NBA Salary Cap Penalties
02:30 Chris Paul's Magical Contract and Avoiding Penalties
11:43 Paying Klay 1
14:39 Gary Payton II
16:28 Kevon Looney
20:58 Paying Klay 2
25:11 What if Klay leaves?
29:36 Mid-Level Free Agents
39:07 Minimum Contract Candidates
43:18 Buying Another Draft Pick
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What are the Warriors doing not even attempting to offer Klay a 3-4 year contract for less money? It's rare for a player to value # of years over salary. And it sounds like Klay does. Making this a unique, and potentially extremely beneficial opportunity for the team. To offer him a 2 year deal when he's publicly stated he wants at least 3 wreaks of incompetence to me. He's regressed, but still has alot to offer. And to have 3 players retire as lifetime Warriors is one of the rarest feats in pro sports. I think it's really important for them to try to do that. But it sounds like they are making no attempt whatsoever. I really don't get it. I don't think Bob Myers would've handled it this way.