LogFAQs > #947418738

They can use the MLE as part of his early bird rights. They can't use the MLE on anyone else since they have capspace. If they want to pay him more than the MLE, then they have to use strictly their capspace.

And keep in mind these are all just agreements. Teams usually finalize the actual deals in the best order to maximize space. 4 years ago Drummond waited to sign his extension until Detroit signed all their free agents since they could go over the cap to keep him, even though they had already agreed to the supermax.

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