The farce is about to end, and the Bill Suns start buying out negotiations, and a salary cut of 18 million may become a key point

The NBA free agent trading market is indeed more popular than in previous years. Even the buyout market of players that are not very popular among ordinary people is also making big noises. Previously, the Bucks wanted to sign Miles Turner, but because they didn't have enough salary space, they cut Lillard, who had two years and $113 million contract. Such operations are rare in history.

This undoubtedly reminds the Suns, but the Suns cannot use this method to slash Bill. Because the league has requirements for the proportion of annual layoffs to total salary, even if the extension block is used, the Suns paid $118 million in four years respectively. In addition, the team had previously laid off $3.5 million in salary space, and the total salary of the Suns exceeded the set proportion. Therefore, this method does not work in parallel when Bill is unwilling to accept salary cuts and layoffs. The Suns are determined to reach a layoff negotiation with Bill, which is to save the team from luxury tax after their salary cuts. Last year, the Suns' total luxury tax amount reached $180 million, and if the team does not make adjustments this year, they will still face huge luxury tax pressure. If the negotiations are successful, Bill's $53.67 million contract will become a buyout amount of $20 million in salary space, which may save the Sun hundreds of millions of dollars in luxury taxes.

Why is it $20 million per year? This is the key point of negotiations between the two sides. The premise that the Suns can use the five-year extension clause to sack Bill, that is, Bill needs to give up the $18 million salary in the current salary to meet the league's regulations.

Early, local media of the Suns had reported that negotiations on the buyout agreement between the two sides were progressing very smoothly, and Bill also intends to complete the buyout with the Suns in order to find the next team to play for. And he gave up the $18 million salary in exchange for his free agent two years in advance, which is actually very cost-effective.

First of all, with Bill's strength, it is definitely not difficult to get a starting position in the league. However, after the Suns left Durant this year, Jaylen Green was welcomed. The team in the backcourt is likely to be the combination of Green + Booker, and Bill will most likely be a substitute when he stays in the team. However, with Bill averaging 17 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game, and his shooting percentage is as high as 49.7%, he should be the starting choice.

The second is that Bill's salary was relatively high before, with a salary of over $50 million, which is a premium for Bill, who has declined in recent years. However, after reaching a buyout, even if Bill signs a two-year, $18 million contract, it will not only make up for the salary he has abandoned, but it will also be cost-effective.

For Bill, even if he spent another two seasons with the Suns, he was only 34 years old. It was entirely possible to sign another big contract at that time. Now that leaving the Suns early and fighting for a main position in other teams will be quite beneficial for Bill to fight for a big contract in the future.

As soon as the news of Bill discussing a buyout came out, it also caused many buyer markets in the league. Teams such as the Nuggets, Warriors, and Lakers, they want to sign Bill at a lower price to increase the chance of winning the championship, and Bill can continue to retain the possibility of winning the championship.

There are also teams at the bottom of the league like the Hornets and Jazz, which can give Bill a relatively generous salary and can guarantee his playing time of more than 30 minutes per game, so that Bill can spend a lot of time improving his own data. If he really plays like the 20-21 season, averaging 31.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game, and shooting percentage of 48.5%, then after he ends in two years, it is not impossible to have a big contract worth over 100 million US dollars.

In either case, it is better than Bill's current situation in the Suns. Instead of being up and down, it is better to cut the mess quickly. This not only saves luxury taxes, but Bill can also achieve a good future, which is the best of both worlds. Do you think Bill will eventually reach a buyout agreement with the Suns? Welcome to like, follow, and leave a message to discuss!