When I entered the transaction in the REAL GM Trade Checker it was rejected, and December 15 was listed.
Perhaps the sign and trade aspect of Mark coming to the Cavs is the difference.
NBA rules are complicated.
Was Markkanen a Free Agent? As far as I can tell FA signees cannot be re-traded until Dec 15 or 3 months after the original signing, whichever is later (so usually the Dec 15 date for off-season signings). 3 months for any FA signed after Sept 15 period.
Otherwise, players can be re-traded as part of a package deal 60 days after the initial signing. Which is I believe where Oct 27 comes into play for Markk.
Obviously, Oct 27 is workable for PHI, while Dec 15 is a headache. Though Harden farted around in HOU for a couple months.
Simmons to CLE for Sexton + Markk + OsmanI don't think Cavs give up that package.
I think CLE would give up Sexton & Markk for Simmons. Osman a useful player but his salary would be needed for ballast, unless a 3rd team was added into the mix.
I'd kind of hate to give up both Markk and Osman, but do you not add a star such as Simmons simply because of Osman?
Maybe include Os and PHI could toss in perhaps Korkmaz or Niang.
Or a 3rd team could be engaged to make the money work.
I think the key issue is whether PHI wants Sextant and is willing to pay him a bundle real soon. It's not is Sexton sexy enough, but can he get you to a title.
If PHI gets desperate enough and/or doesn't want Sexton, CLE can counter with Garland and Love, which was purportedly an opening offer. I haven't really liked Garland or Sexton, but also barely saw them play last year. And the few times I did, seemed one of them was always out.
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