Question about the cap

[bigjmw84]

With the cap set to rise in 16 and 17, couldn't we offer less in the 1st year and compensate for it on the 2nd year If it would normally cost 20 for LA and 11-12 for Tyson Chandler. Couldnt we offer LA 15m this season and 25 next while giving Chandler 9m this season and 11-12 next?

[Vol4ever]

Mo way you offer Aldridge that much

[cowa]

No, you can't make an offer like that.  Raises are constrained to 4.5% per year.  What you would do is offer a player option for the 2nd year and try to renegotiate a new contract for year 2.

[bigjmw84]

Got it