Possible trade suitors for Cassel? LNBS

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Originally Posted by listopencil

I think the cap hit is laid out when the contract is signed. $63 MIL over six years is 10.5 per regardless of how much he is actually paid during each season. It changes if guys get cut with guaranteed money left on the tab or, of course, if they restructure. It's been a while since I looked at the rules though.

Only the signing bonus is prorated over the life of the contract.

The cap hit for any given year = base salary for THAT year + any current, applicable bonuses (roster, participation, etc.) + prorated portion of signing bonus.

EDIT: In other words, the chances of someone trading for Cassel is less than zero because he's hitting the two highest base salary years of his contract.