My guess:

Vukcevic's buyout factored in here, and that's why he got part of the NTMLE vs the Wizards using the Second Round Pick Exception.

Most likely, Washington will decline the TO for next season, then re-sign Vukcevic using his Non-Bird Rights to a 3- for -4-year deal. https://t.co/0AkmvTnuVq

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