Hypothetically speaking, what is Lin's trade value? I want to know what you guys think. I feel that teams realize his potential, but are not willing to take the risk with his hefty contract. This guy is pretty cool, I follow him on twitter, and he is always answering questions from his followers. Here's one response that someone asked him that pertains to this question. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/mrclutch1994">mrclutch1994</a>: Lin's trade value is extremely low? -> Yes, the cash part of the deal is ugly when his paycheck jumps from $5.5 to $13 mil</p>— Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/333304515187048449">May 11, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Depends. He would be attractive to a team like the Pacers, Bucks, or Jazz who aren't very profitable. The non basketball benefits Lin brings would be valuable to them. As a player, it's low.
another way to look at this, teams trading him on the last year might pay more but will also make more outside money, plus cap hit will be 8mil.
I'm pretty sure it's at the high end. With a cap hit of only 8 mil and to produce 13/6 at 20% usage AND to generate income outside of the game is going to be a rare find.
I think he has excellent trade value. Only 8 mil counts toward the cap. His on court performance doesn't deserve 15mil which is what the team will have to pay in the last year of his contract. However they will make a lot more with the market Lin brings. 8 mil is pretty average for his average performance.
Even if he stays 'average' without improvement, teams would rather pay an 'average' 24/25 year old than older players.
Still young, elite speed, elite court vision, brings in extra money, good character: not high this year because of the poison pill but next year would be a big expiring.
Incorrect, "expiring" relates to salary cap implications. His trade value is not high because he only counts as $8.3 on the cap, but you still have to pay him $15 million.
It's really hard to gauge IMO. You'd think a team like the Lakers, who might be taking a new direction soon, could use a guy like Lin to fill some seats and generate extra revenue while growing their already popular fanbase overseas. What do they need Nash for at this point? Plus, D'antoni seemed to be a fan of Lin's. The Lakers also have plenty of guys they'd be looking to deal. Also, I don't think he contract is that bad. It expires relatively soon. I'm sure teams would be interested.
Cuban said Lin will be new Nash. I think Lin can be a player(17p/7a),but the team needs to design game plan for Lin who needs the ball
The poison pill contract doesn't apply to us or any team that trades for him. Any so called nba analysts out there in the media that doesn't know that completely loses credibility from me. I'd unfollow this Steve Kyler nobody if I were you and just stick with guys like Woj.
As with all trades not involving superstars, it depends on fit. The Jazz, Bucks, Pistons, Magic, and Kings are all good "fits". Mid-market, non-playoff (minus Bucks, barely) teams that don't have long term solutions at point guard. Lin would probably improve them enough to justify the move, but his real value will probably be on the $$$ side. IMO, if you could clear his salary and get back a contributing player with an expiring contract and a good 2nd round pick, you've gotten fair value....unless I've completely underestimated how much money he brings in, then maybe a mid-1st.
