Cavs Sign Kyle Lowry

Yep, teams are going crazy in this year, overpaying left and right.

I certainly did not see that coming.

Well done Durv.

DD

 

6 mil/yr is a bit too much i reckon, time to pay the spainish people and bring in Llull

 

I would definitely match. I predicted he would demand more, but $6 Million per year isn't too much to ask IMO.

 

We can't get a better backup pg, especially with the guys we have.... he's just perfect for our team, and he was the reason we took Lakers to 7, they can't handle the 1-2 pg punch, neither can lots of other teams.

It's a lot of money, but I say match.

 

Cat, Totally agree. So it's a little higher than people would have liked. He's important. Match it.

 

PDcavsinsider: http://twitter.com/PDcavsinsider/status/18494010095

#Cavs used most of their mid-level exception in the deal, which is for three years with a team option that could be worth $24 million.

 

Looks like I might lose my Kyle Lowry rep status that I enjoyed for a long time. damn.

too much money for a backup. lets see what DM does.

 

I just think it is overpaying for his skillset, and that you can find a replacement that does about the same things as he does for a lot less $$$.

Just my .02.

DD

 

I understand Brooks' situation. so AB is likely to be a goner or he signs for a short contract.

 

damn, thats a helluva lot. I'm not sure what I think yet

 

Ok, I like Kyle but he was really bad in those playoffs and was NOT the reason the team took the Lakers to 7 games.

Come on now, he is not superman.



DD

 

If we match him this means bye bye Brooks.

If kyle gets 6 then brooks wants 9.

 

I would rather pay Brooks 9, than Kyle 6....

DD

 

It's strange to see a backup making more money than the starter.

 

we HAVE TO MATCH THIS

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WE HAVE TO MATCH THIS

 

lol Dakota is sweating bullets. :grin:

 

Not strange at all.
Remember Chuck Hayes?

 

Match now and sign Scola tomorrow. Don't wait for the market to determine his value. Offer 36M for 4 years. If not, they'll probably end up paying 11 or 12M a year.

 

I will grant you Lowry status then!

 

OUCH.

I think he's gone. As people have said $6 mill is too much for a backup point. If Morey were to trade Brooks then we could pay Lowry $6 mill. Lowry only shot 39% last year and can't shoot 3's. He's a great backup but not a starter (at least not when we have Brooks). Hate to see him go, though.