Why sixers do it: still get to shed some salary this offseason and get to take a flyer on Avdija while acquiring a 2nd this year
Why Miami does it: still get Beal and do right by Lowry
Why LAC does it: free up cap and the rotation logjam. Get a goto guy for the inevitable missed games by their stars
Why SAS does it: Batum to mentor Wemby and bring vet leadership to the team
Why Washington does it: free up unbelievable amounts of money next year if they keep everyone throughout the year. But also now have a bevy of guys to deal mid season as team with impending cap issues look towards the future CBA ramifications of overspending