Usually I post the deal 1st, but figure I'll preface and explain this one we got creative to ensure cap works. I have had my eyes on Paul for a while now but we haven't been able to work anything until now. However, this deal is unlike the traditional deal as the only logical way to make salary work would involve Collison. And it's funny that while I was actively shopping him for good chunk of year, now that Oladipo is out I want to hold and benefit for the increased production. Adding Paul while keeping him and my other core guards is a great boost for dimes/steals.
Given rules state no more than 50% of salary can be paid I am still sending Collison to make it work but will then get him back with money paid for Howard and my 2020 1st. Overall, for me renting Paul, Houston get a 1st, cheap albeit close to retirement Parker, some upside in Maker plus Howard who is a complete wild- if he does return should still put up decent big man numbers.
I am posting as 2 separate deals below to show exactly how it works, but if approved and TC has no issue I would like to process as 1 big deal.
Trade 1:Blazers trade:Darren Collison 10m 2018
Thon Maker 3.2m 2019 (with 1.6m already paid this year)
Tony Parker 0.5m 2021
Rockets trade:Chris Paul 24.6m 2018 (12.3m paid)
This deal on it's own is legal I take on 0.2m in cap and I have exactly that much free.
Trade 2:Blazers trade:Dwight Howard 5.2m 2018
Portland 2020 1st round pick
Rockets trade:Darren Collison 10m 2018 (paying 5m)