2019 Free Agency

[Phrazbit]

KD’s injury has a huge trickle down effect for free agency. I think he is more likely to stay with the Warriors now. He won’t play for a year, so who makes an investment if not the Warriors. The Lakers cannot afford to lose a year.

The Nets and Knicks will both sign him in a heart beat. They're desperate for a star, he could me missing a limb and they'd probably toss him a max deal. I don't really think this changes Durants market at all. Only thing it changes for the teams chasing Durant is the pressure to sign another star this summer. The Knicks could sign him and sit on their space and spend another year in the cellar, blow cap space next year and try to get lucky in the lotto.

Klay on the other hand, I think this almost locks up that he stays.

 

[JerkFace]

The most recent known attempts at "hand shake" deals, both back fired terribly for their teams.

The Wolves signed Joe Smith to an under valued contract with the agreement to pay him way more the next year. The league got wind of it, voided the contract and took like 4 1st round picks away from the Wolves.

The other I can remember is, back when 2nd round picks had screwed up RFA clauses, the Cavs made a deal with Carlos Boozer that they'd release him from his contract early so they could resign him while they had the space, they did and he went and signed a big fat contract with the Jazz.

The problem with the Joe Smith “hand shake” deal is there wasn’t just a handshake. There was an actual paper trail, which is why they got penalized so severe. Instead of a wink and a nod, they put pen to paper which was beyond stupid.

 

[Ronin]

Spotrac‏Verified account @spotrac 42m42 minutes ago
Assuming Kawhi Leonard declines a $21.3M player option for 2019-20, he can sign a 5 year, $190M max contract to remain w/ the #Raptors, or a 4 year, $140M max contract elsewhere on July 1st.

The 27-year-old has earned $84M in 8 seasons thus far.

https://www.spotrac.com/nba/toronto-raptors/kawhi-leonard-8066/ …

 

[Ronin]

Spotrac‏Verified account @spotrac 2m2 minutes ago
Prior to his trade, Kawhi Leonard was in line for a 5 yr, $220M supermax extension w/ the #Spurs (the trade ruled out that deal). Now with 8 years of experience he’s eligible for a 30% max contract, but could opt for a short term deal that allows him to re-up in 2021, at 35%.

 

[Ronin]

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[Western Font]

The Nets and Knicks will both sign him in a heart beat. They're desperate for a star, he could me missing a limb and they'd probably toss him a max deal. I don't really think this changes Durants market at all. Only thing it changes for the teams chasing Durant is the pressure to sign another star this summer. The Knicks could sign him and sit on their space and spend another year in the cellar, blow cap space next year and try to get lucky in the lotto.

Klay on the other hand, I think this almost locks up that he stays.

I really hope Klay does stay. The rest of it is really murky though, with lots of contenders and moving pieces. It’ll be an exciting offseason.

 

[95pro]

Do the Celtics gamble as the Raptors did? A bunch of things had to happen for the Raptors from the trade to the championship, but do the Celtics follow suit with AD?

 

[GuernseyCard]

Left to be seen what Kawhi decides to do, but in addition to a max contract with the Raptor's two points: tax rates in Cali, NY and Ontario, Canada are essentially the same and given that he's paid in US. dollars, he has a 25% bonus on his living expenses in Canada.

 

[Mainstreet]

Carlos Boozer ended all that.

Boozer is one of the names I was missing.

 

[Yuma]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2840879-the-anthony-davis-trade-that-would-terrify-the-nba

Conjecture on if Denver would do an Anthony Davis trade, and maybe it being a Toronto all in move. The only problem is I cannot see AD staying in Denver at all. At least Boston you can go to NY all the time. Denver, you are out in the boonies!

 

[Yuma]

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More conjecture from SB Nation writer Oleh Kosel

 

[JCSunsfan]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2840879-the-anthony-davis-trade-that-would-terrify-the-nba

Conjecture on if Denver would do an Anthony Davis trade, and maybe it being a Toronto all in move. The only problem is I cannot see AD staying in Denver at all. At least Boston you can go to NY all the time. Denver, you are out in the boonies!

. Denver is one of the best cities in the country for quality of life.

 

[Yuma]

. Denver is one of the best cities in the country for quality of life.

I have relatives that live there. I am thinking young guy in AD. He picked two places he preferred that are known for their night life and urban appeal. That's not Denver. Reno is a lot like Denver. More urban in a way with their underrated music scene. I can't see any pro athletes wanting to settle in Reno. If you actually want to live in NY, then Denvers not your kind of town. (little music nod there)

 

[Chris_Sanders]

. Denver is one of the best cities in the country for quality of life.

Except the driving

Denver makes you wish for LA when driving.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Anthony Davis was always going to the Lakers


Remember 2 episodes before the finale of game of thrones and the person NO ONE was saying would sit on the throne suddenly became the favorite? Two weeks later that dude wins


A week ago the Lakers were the favorite to win the title in Vegas

Vegas knows all.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Anthony Davis was always going to the Lakers

From the moment he changed agents.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

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[95pro]

Julius Randle opted out of his player option?

 

[Mainstreet]

Julius Randle opted out of his player option?

Yes. I read this as well.


Shams Charania‏Verified account @ShamsCharania

Pelicans‘ Julius Randle is not picking up his $9M player option for next season and will enter unrestricted free agency, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Randle is coming off his best NBA season (21.4 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 34.4 percent from 3-point range on 195 attempts).

5:23 PM - 16 Jun 2019

 

[SunnyBaller]

Julius Randle opted out of his player option?

If they can just sign him , a vet PG like Beverly or someone not named Rubio and then BPA in the draft this team will have had a successful off-season

 

[Mainstreet]

If they can just sign him , a vet PG like Beverly or someone not named Rubio and then BPA in the draft this team will have had a successful off-season

The Suns still need to keep Oubre. There is only so much money available.

 

[95pro]

The only way might be to stretch Tyler?

 

[Hoop Head]

The Suns still need to keep Oubre. There is only so much money available.

They can go over the cap to do that. I know he has a cap hold which limits things. Right now we should only view him as his $9.6 million cap hold.

I was wondering whether the Suns could backload his deal, like Tyler Johnson's. That would free up more space now and while it will limit them in the future, so will stretching Tyler's contract because that's $5-6 million of dead money on the books for 3 years. I'll check out the CBA-FAQ for info on that. Another team could, which might be in our best interest right now.

 

[Mainstreet]

They can go over the cap to do that. I know he has a cap hold which limits things. Right now we should only view him as his $9.6 million cap hold.

I was wondering whether the Suns could backload his deal, like Tyler Johnson's. That would free up more space now and while it will limit them in the future, so will stretching Tyler's contract because that's $5-6 million of dead money on the books for 3 years. I'll check out the CBA-FAQ for info on that. Another team could, which might be in our best interest right now.

I'd really like to keep Tyler not only for his depth at the two guard positions but his expiring contract will be an asset next summer. I guess if the Suns can improve their roster waiving and stretching is an option.

Back loading Oubre's contract is a possibility but I don't recall the Suns being a fan of this in recent memory.

 

[95pro]

I'd really like to keep Tyler not only for his depth at the two guard positions but his expiring contract will be an asset next summer. I guess if the Suns can improve their roster waiving and stretching is an option.

Back loading Oubre's contract is a possibility but I don't recall the Suns being a fan of this in recent memory.

Wasn't Bledsoe's somewhat back loaded?