Lauri re-signs for 5 years 238 million

[HeatCheck]

I don't know about afterthought but I do think that the jazz thought that Sexton was the main prize in that trade (other than all the picks)

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Fairly sure Ainge initially wanted Jarrett Allen but "settled" for Lauri.

Lauri definitely became a must have in that trade especially as he was showing out for his National Team at that time. Sexton was more of a wildcard coming off fairly major knee surgery. Probably could've had Okoro instead of Agbaji but Ochai was more of a mystery box with 2 additional years on the rookie contract. The draft picks were considered the main prize though.

 

[The Jazz Wonderbra]

If you're a Cleveland fan you are still pissed that Lauri went out in the Mitchell trade. Okoro or Caris Lavert and salary filler in lieu of Maarkanen would have made Cleveland significantly better.

Picture Donovan, Garland, Lauri, Mobley, and Allen as the starting lineup.

 

[Thee Idiotic Minivan K]

So what's the plan for this season? Win?

Nope, let the rookies and sophomores be in charge of driving the train to Flagg-ville.

I don't know about afterthought but I do think that the jazz thought that Sexton was the main prize in that trade (other than all the picks)

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I bet they were more intrigued by Ochai’s prospects. I wonder however if the jazz requested Lauri be in the trade or if Cleveland said we’d also throw in Lauri as an afterthought to make salaries match. I wonder if Cleveland picked someone else over Lauri and thought he was expendable?

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

If you're a Cleveland fan you are still pissed that Lauri went out in the Mitchell trade. Okoro or Caris Lavert and salary filler in lieu of Maarkanen would have made Cleveland significantly better.

Picture Donovan, Garland, Lauri, Mobley, and Allen as the starting lineup.

There wouldnt be a trade without Lauri. He was the target.

 

[Bawse Dawg]

View: https://x.com/YossiGozlan/status/1821203343408296135


No option is great news

Listening to Windhorst and the Boys this morning and they don't corroborate this at all. They say it essentially goes up every year with maybe some flat years in the middle.

Was it ever confirmed one way or another?

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Listening to Windhorst and the Boys this morning and they don't corroborate this at all. They say it essentially goes up every year with maybe some flat years in the middle.

Was it ever confirmed one way or another?

I think the flat years are flat, but they are down from the top year posted in that tweet.

 

[Bawse Dawg]

I think the flat years are flat, but they are down from the top year posted in that tweet.

He gets the least amount this year. And the most amount in the last years.

Correct?

 

[Thee Idiotic Minivan K]

There wouldnt be a trade without Lauri. He was the target.

How do you know this?

 

[The Midnight]

I'm so happy and relieved. Well deserved for a great player and by all accounts quality dude.

I can now finally get a Markkanen jersey and know it's valid for at least 12 months

12 months?

You’ve got a lot of discretionary income…

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

He gets the least amount this year. And the most amount in the last years.

Correct?

Lauri Markkanen | NBA Contracts & Salaries | Spotrac.com

Lauri Markkanen signed a 4 year, $195,868,144 contract with the Utah Jazz, including $195,868,144 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $48,967,036.

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This could be right.

The percentage of the cap is highest in 25/26 where it is 30%.

Then it drops off in terms of percentage of the cap every year, but the money still increases.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

How do you know this?

Just common sense. They probably would have gone with the NYK package around Barrett if there Cleveland was steadfast in keeping Lauri. I also believe in the re-sign article, or the article before that, Tony Jones pointed out he was the main target in the Cleveland trade.

 

[Bawse Dawg]

Lauri Markkanen | NBA Contracts & Salaries | Spotrac.com

Lauri Markkanen signed a 4 year, $195,868,144 contract with the Utah Jazz, including $195,868,144 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $48,967,036.

www.spotrac.com

This could be right.

The percentage of the cap is highest in 25/26 where it is 30%.

Then it drops off in terms of percentage of the cap every year, but the money still increases.

Ah, that’s it.

Actual money v salary cap %

Thank you, Tim

 

[The Midnight]

There wouldnt be a trade without Lauri. He was the target.

I think so too.

Ainge likes athletic wings.

He was looking to get Barrett from New York, makes sense for him to target Lauri from Cleveland as an alternative.

 

[The Midnight]

Ah, that’s it.

Actual money v salary cap %

Thank you, Tim

Who’s Tim? Cy?

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

So this isn't the conspiracy corner and maybe this is a little like Down Payment Theory... but I had thought that if we gave $24M the max would be reduced by 24M on the back end. It was cut in half and maybe that was a give for not getting a player option or something... but also I just want to consider it "hush money" for playing along with the tank. It is clear to me that we will be developing players. We will be a bottom 6 team this year unless Lisan Al Gaib ascends to the throne... and if that happens we are good (or we are doomed... I haven't read the books... **** I think we might be doomed if that happens).

 

[SoberasHotRod]

So this isn't the conspiracy corner and maybe this is a little like Down Payment Theory... but I had thought that if we gave $24M the max would be reduced by 24M on the back end. It was cut in half and maybe that was a give for not getting a player option or something... but also I just want to consider it "hush money" for playing along with the tank. It is clear to me that we will be developing players. We will be a bottom 6 team this year unless Lisan Al Gaib ascends to the throne... and if that happens we are good (or we are doomed... I haven't read the books... **** I think we might be doomed if that happens).

In my opinion the extra $12M Lauri got was definitely based on him signing a long term deal with a team that just made Drew Eubanks their key addition for the summer. Lauri has already played along with the tank for the end of two seasons now. I think he gets it.

That said, I do think you have to give him enough minutes at the start of the season to give him a chance at the all star game, and if he looks to be in line for an end of the season award, he'll need at least 65 games total.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

In my opinion the extra $12M Lauri got was definitely based on him signing a long term deal with a team that just made Drew Eubanks their key addition for the summer. Lauri has already played along with the tank for the end of two seasons now. I think he gets it.

That said, I do think you have to give him enough minutes at the start of the season to give him a chance at the all star game, and if he looks to be in line for an end of the season award, he'll need at least 65 games total.

The discount was no player option on the final year

 

[KqWIN]

So this isn't the conspiracy corner and maybe this is a little like Down Payment Theory... but I had thought that if we gave $24M the max would be reduced by 24M on the back end. It was cut in half and maybe that was a give for not getting a player option or something... but also I just want to consider it "hush money" for playing along with the tank. It is clear to me that we will be developing players. We will be a bottom 6 team this year unless Lisan Al Gaib ascends to the throne... and if that happens we are good (or we are doomed... I haven't read the books... **** I think we might be doomed if that happens).

Bobby Marks also predicted some kind of tradeoff for signing after Aug 6th. Maybe the tradeoff was not getting every dollar possible, but Marks had it much lower. I think it's plausible that Lauri would have taken less had we pulled off the PG+Mikal or whatever. I don't think Lauri needed hush money, but at the same time I think everyone knows what Lauri signed up for and it's easier to sign up with some extra cash. Or it's the other way around and it's easier to give up cash if you think you're going to win.

I think Lauri's tone has changed. Previously he had mentioned his playoff aspirations many times and obviously he was frustrated when the FO decided to quit again in the middle of last season. Now all Lauri talks about is being part of the future, building something, etc. The roster is obviously a young developing roster and not a veteran/competing roster... I mean half the roster was on the SL team so I don't think we're entering this year with the question of "what is the point?". I think the point is clear...development is the priority. I'll be damned if people think we built this roster so we can convey a pick and be outside of the top 10.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Bobby Marks also predicted some kind of tradeoff for signing after Aug 6th. Maybe the tradeoff was not getting every dollar possible, but Marks had it much lower. I think it's plausible that Lauri would have taken less had we pulled off the PG+Mikal or whatever. I don't think Lauri needed hush money, but at the same time I think everyone knows what Lauri signed up for and it's easier to sign up with some extra cash. Or it's the other way around and it's easier to give up cash if you think you're going to win.

I think Lauri's tone has changed. Previously he had mentioned his playoff aspirations many times and obviously he was frustrated when the FO decided to quit again in the middle of last season. Now all Lauri talks about is being part of the future, building something, etc. The roster is obviously a young developing roster and not a veteran/competing roster... I mean half the roster was on the SL team so I don't think we're entering this year with the question of "what is the point?". I think the point is clear...development is the priority. I'll be damned if people think we built this roster so we can convey a pick and be outside of the top 10.

McMahon also confirmed that "Development Time" is coming. Said the excess space likely a salary dump.

I think its going to be different this time around with tanking. I think Lauri is on board (at least for 12 months) and part of that give is patience or buy-in or hush money.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

McMahon also confirmed that "Development Time" is coming. Said the excess space likely a salary dump.

I think its going to be different this time around with tanking. I think Lauri is on board (at least for 12 months) and part of that give is patience or buy-in or hush money.

So does this mean Sexton gone to you or nah?