Sometimes they’re a request. Sometimes they’re a mix and sometimes it’s a well known league situation that begs a closer look. In this case you don’t have to be a founding member of “NBA Twitter” to know that the Brooklyn Nets would like to clear more salary cap space to re-sign Joe Harris and surround Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving with more help. They may be willing to add their first round pick this year (#19) to do it.
The Deal has already explored taking on some salary from the Nets in the form of Spencer Dinwiddie and extension eligible Jarrett Allen.