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This trade points to Buffalo either not expecting to hit the floor. Or, Buffalo will only be a bit above the floor. Remember, they need a cushion so that they can make in season trades without falling below the floor.
They could go out and sign a free agent to a 1 year deal at 5 million per, but then they have to pay that free agent 5 million in real dollars. With this deal, Buffalo covers 5 million in cap while only paying 1.4 million in real dollars. I am assuming Bishop is insured.
Dallas saves 1.4 million dollars in real money, which might not be a major concern, but it is something. More importantly, they do not have to worry about LTIR in season. LTIR is not the same as free cap space. If Dallas doesn't expect to exceed the cap by the complete 5 million hit of Bishop, they will be at a competitive disadvantage when they have to place him on LTIR. Not to mention, without LTIR, they can bank cap space.
The 7th round pick is political. It's Buffalo being able to say, we got something to take on this contract. When the reality is, they need the contract just as bad as Dallas needs to dump it. Which is to say, both teams could probably find ways around their problem if they don't make this trade, but making the trade makes both of their off seasons a lot easier.
Fair, win/win, etc.