The Bobby Marks Annual Offseason-a-Palooza

In this episode of "Fear the 'Fro", Bobby Marks returns to the podcast joined by Bob Schmidt to dive headfirst into the complexities of the 2nd apron and how that is impacting the Cavs options this summer, from free agency to contract extensions. Bob & Bobby discuss Donovan Mitchell's potential deal, sharing insights on what it might take to keep him in Cleveland.  Then we dicuss the pros and cons of extending contracts like Dean Wade's, and the implications of a James Harden contract on the what comes after. Marks confronts several hypothetical options, from top dollar to a waive and stretch. With Mitchell's future looming, Marks weighs the pros and cons of shopping him to other teams, while also discussing Dennis Schroeder's contract and potential trades. Chapters:0:32 - Player extensions2:02 - Fatherhood and personal life3:21 - Free agency scenarios21:29 - Contract numbers27:05 - Cap growth and regional sports networks28:48 - Cap growth projections30:53 - Cap implications of James Harden's contract extension33:27 - Doomsday scenario: waiving James Harden outright45:16 - Roster assessment and potential trades for Dennis Schroeder47:05 - Potential trades for Donovan Mitchell48:30 - James Harden's contract situation58:09 - Changes to the Cavaliers' roster