I hate us sometimes. Roster construction isn't rocket science, but we seem to be completely against making smart (pun intended) roster decisions. We have the money, we have pieces that would interest a title contenders bench (as expirings). Let them take their pick of Koufos, Temple, WCS, Shumpert and send Smart to us for $13-15 mil.
I don't get how we can give Lavine $78 mil, but not offer the same (or probably less) to get a better player?