#offseason-strategy

#offseason-strategy

When the team elected to move Jordan Poole in exchange for CJ McCollum just before the NBA Draft, at the time the trade didn't seem to make the most sense at first. Nonetheless, as time went on, it seemed like the motive behind the deal was not only to move off Poole's contract, but also to maintain some financial flexibility with McCollum's contract expiring after the 2025-26 season.

While the Raptors are contemplating ways to improve, their lack of a 'top-tier superstar' significantly hampers their chances of becoming playoff contenders.

If the Grizzlies continue to pivot, the Knicks will call about Jaren Jackson Jr. League sources tell @ClutchPoints that at least one key member of the Knicks' front office has long coveted Jackson Jr. as a trade target.

When you have $50 million to spend, you should be more selective... But that leaves 70 percent of the other signings who are not producing for the roster, and they cost a combined $27 million.