The table below operates under the assumption that Jrue’s deal starts at 25 million a year. In this scenario Justin Holiday signed to 75% of the non-taxpayer MLE, Ben McLemore receives the full Bi-Annual Exception, and Jackson is signed to a minimum deal. No further roster changes in this scenario.
This current scenario is illegal in the current CBA. Because the Pelicans are pushed to $4.1 Million over the tax line, Justin Holiday cannot receive the non-taxpayer MLE. The maximum salary he can receive is the ~$5.2 million the tax-payer MLE can offer.