I've asked in an earlier OP whether having 2019 cap space is of the utmost importance - I think it's clear that we aren't going to be players for the top tier free agents then - the team just isn't going to be good enough and the options for getting rid of Noah's contracts without wasting valuable assets (either draft picks or future cap space) just aren't palatable. .
If we target the 2020 free agency period instead, there is an easy pathway to creating cap space for 2 max contracts with KP, Timmy (player option), Frank N, Luke Kornet, Damyean Dotson, our #9 pick this year and possibly top 5 picks in 19 and 20 on the books - just need to hit on the draft picks, sign short term reasonable contracts and try trading for player that fit the system and culture with expiring contracts in 2020 so we have their full Bird rights .. just need to be patient
In 2020, assuming the above and a $120Mn cap, we would have $46Mn in cap space. If Timmy opts out we will have $64Mn in cap space .. workable enough for 2 max contracts