Carmelo Anthony trade....

[pmedic920]

Ok, I admit I’m not no where close to a BB expert, in fact, I probably no less than the average fan.

Can someone explain the logic in the trade?

Atlanta gives up what seems to be a bunch, then almost immediately announced that the plan to release him?

What the Hell?

It sounds like he may land in Houston so I’m not mad, I just don’t understand the logic behind the trade.

Any input?


Edit:
My point being, why give up anything for a player you don’t plan on retaining?

 

[chris98251]

Sounds like a money move and to get out of contracts so they can do something else.

Texans traded Osweiler to Cleveland and did about the same thing if you remember.

 

[Tical21]

Atlanta drafted Trae Young, but had another PG on their roster set to make 4/70. Expiring contracts are huge in the NBA. A great way to get out of a contract you don't want. They chose to eat 27 mil and get no player rather than pay their backup PG 4/70.

I'm actually surprised the Thunder would do it. But they are up against the luxury tax, so taking the $10 mil less saves them over 100 mil in penalties.