Clifford Robinson for Jud Buechler and John Wallace doesn't make much sense from a talent standpoint. But it makes sense to the payroll.

Scott Soshnick of the Bloomberg News writes that while Jerry Colangelo might have been the first executive to accept less talent in a trade, he won't be the last, general managers said.

Colangelo said he wouldn't be surprised if, by February's trade deadline, some teams are trying to give their highest-priced players away.

The precise tax threshold will be determined at the end of the regular season. It's estimated to be between $53.5 million and $55.2 million, said Colangelo and Indiana Pacers President Donnie Walsh, citing NBA officials.