2013-2014 NBA Season

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

I think this is a pretty good deal for the Nets and I can't understand at all what's in it for Sacto. Thornton is 26 and needs a fresh start; the dude can seriously fill it up when he's right. Terry is 36 and Evans is 33. Neither was going to be a significant contributor this season. It's not as if they're expiring deals either. The coach must've just hated Thornton.

It was a salary dump by Sacramento. They save 3 million off their payroll for next year which they need to resign Thomas and there werent any sane teams that want Thornton at 8 million a year.

When they drafted McLemore the need for Thornton expired. When they traded for Gay it really made him worthless on that roster. Only the Nets, who he will cost like 11 million next season when you add in luxury tax payments, could absorb a guy like him. Given that the Russian guy apparently doesnt give a **** about money he was worth a flyer to become a scorer off the bench.