martin wrote:

codeunknown wrote:This is overall excellent execution on Perry's part.

Julius Randle's deal is an A, without question. The remainder of the deals simply satisfy the required salary floor, without sacrificing any marginal flexibility. The 2 year deals with Portis and Payton offer opportunities to exercise favorable options in the event of improvement, and maintain continuity.

The missed opportunity here was to acquire Iguodala plus Golden state's pick. In other words, leveraging the cap space judiciously to acquire additional assets was missing from the overall plan.

Its fair to surmise that the front office took a very conservative approach to this year's free agency, perhaps too conservative, but on average this will pay dividends down the line.

A very solid A- for the off season thus far.

Agreed here. Thought I also read that GS front office knew they may have to move Iggy which also means they told his agent/him and probably asked him his preference.

A pick that does not convey until 2024 is not worth the exercise because iggy was going to push to be released and go play with Lebron.