I would accept a second to take Lee with no retention. Not really interested in him unless he comes with an asset.

Yep! That's what people need to understand. CHI is not looking to add any veterans for any long term reason, especially declining ones. If you expect to get assets for a player or expect to not pay to move their contract, we aren't the team to talk to.

Hawks decline. Even w/ the retention, that's still a 2x$5.25m cap hit Lou is trying to move out. That costs a 2nd all day long.

I would add that cap space is an asset, sometimes more valuable than picks/prospects.

Absolutely. It was implied, but yeah, I should've said this, because, obviously, some people don't understand the concept.

What about Romanov and 1st in 2024 for Buchnevich?

The 1st could be a great start, but piling up a bunch of meh wingers isn't going to get one much further.

Why are we buying AND selling?

I'd rather completely sell most of the older guys on the team (except Nelson)