Do we have space to take on a contract if he doesn't opt out?
We could technically create space for it, but it's unlikely. Like
@RickyGQ mentioned, we could find a taker for Courtney Lee's contract with no money coming back but that's a tall order. We could also move Lee for a reduced salary back and then do the same for others, Lance Thomas with his extremely guaranteed income next season fits the bill but again; dumping that much salary is unlikely without us compensating teams. Then there's a way to generate about 10 million in cap space if we waive and stretch Noah, but that means close to 8 million dollars in dead cap space through 2023. So there are ways they could get there and make it happen, but it would come at a much increased cost. Whether it's worth those additional headaches to grab that pick is anyone's guess.
If Mikal is available at 9 I’d take Robert Williams at 14. You’d rather swing on Walker than Zhaire Smith?
Either of those guys would be a great pick up but I'm bullish on Walker. If the Smith shooting clips are legit, that might need to shift.