Nobody likes to think about money. It’s tacky. Yet, it’s a part of life. NBA teams need to consider money too.
Suppose two friends are out for dinner. One is a doctor, and the other writes about the NBA. Random example.
It may be uncomfortable, but both friends know the doctor is probably picking up the bill.
After all, the salary cap exists, and the luxury tax is prohibitive. Sometimes, transactions are made with a bottom line in mind.
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Fans may not love it. They’d typically prefer to see their team make trades that improve the team. Unfortunately, that’s not always the motivation behind a deal.
For example, look at this trade that would send Kevin Love to the New York Knicks.