WHY WIZARDS DO IT:

3 seconds to accept expiring contracts

WHY ATLANTA DO IT:

Kings pick is lottery protected, so if Sacramento loses they won't get it.

In this deal, Atlanta would still get the pick, then Sacramento would remove protections for 2025 and get the Blazers second, who's going to be good.

MY SACRAMENTO PLAN:

Early bird: Monk. That's the max I can give him.

Part of MLE: Drummond

Rest of team: Minimums + 2nd rounder.

Can stay below tax for 1-2 millions. 2024-25 team:

Starting 5: Fox, Ellis, Hunter, Murray, Sabonis

Bench: Mitchell, Monk, Huerter, Lyles, Drummond

Without sacrificing the future It's impossible to make them huge contenders. Drummond and Hunter would be huge additions that could make them a top 5 west team.