Not Retaining Tim Hardaway Jr. Exposed an Inconsistent Tax Strategy
Hardaway agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million contract after reaching free agency.
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I agree. But increasing tax bill by $32 million to do it seems incongruous with rest of offseason. If don’t fear repeate Via @TroyRenck on X
What happened: The source questions why Tim Hardaway Jr. was not retained after a separate decision increased the tax bill by $32 million. It says in-season trades could still provide a path below the threshold.
Why it matters: A one-year commitment would have limited future exposure, while Hardaway's reported contract was worth $6.5 million. Accepting a much larger tax hit for another roster decision makes financial restraint here difficult to defend.