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I wouldn't worry too much about the regular season, they'll stagger their lineups enough to make sure that Adams and Horford aren't on the court together too often. In the playoffs when guys like Sabonis and Ilyasova (who I assume they can't keep in this situation) will see their roles diminish, I don't know if Horford can play 25 mpg at PF effectively.
Those might be tough contracts to move.
There might be some tweets/rumors about a few guys agreeing with their current teams but Durant and others will likely hold things up for a while since they are taking meetings with multiple teams.
Boston was reportedly interested in Okafor, why not a better version of that player in Kanter? He's obviously making a ton more, but they probably wouldn't need to give up nearly as much as Philly was asking for.
Isn't defense an issue with him? Also, I don't think they want to tie up money and lose flexibility on a player that is good but not great...they already have a bunch of players at that level...they need to add a stud or two...
Yeah, I'm not sure who takes Kanter without wanting something else.
You guys really don't have a clue about what's about to spent in FA do you. Edit: This is in response to those that think they'll lack suitors for Kanter (or no one will take him on Come the #### on) and not Abe above. Teams will eat Singler if it gets them Kanter.
. They won't lack suitors for him. He's better than the clowns above that'll be looking at $15+mil/yr. The only available Center that's even debatable is Whiteside (who will be getting a starting annual salary of $22+ mil/yr) and Drummond is back with Detroit.Pretty sure your guesses are even on the low side. We're about to live in a world where Fournier and Bazemore sign 4 year $80 million deals.
I think the concern is more Kanter and his fit than the burden of the deal. He's the worst defensive player in the league and it's fair to wonder if he'll be nearly as productive offensively when he's not on a roster with two first ballot hall of fame caliber offensive talents. He was great on the offensive end this year but it's hard to forget what happened to the two teams involved in the trade last year. The one that traded him away turned the corner immediately and the players all but threw a party to celebrate his departure, while the one that traded for him turned into a sieve on defense and missed the playoffs as a result.
3/54 being a big deal
Ok, that's not my point though.
I would disagree with this a lot. I don't think a center or low post player can be the worst defensive player in today's NBA.
Like I mentioned earlier, you might as well bite your pillow around midnight tonight and hope it's over quickly.I've been spending the better part of the last month trying to convince myself those deals would be worth pursuing for my team.
Guess it just depends how you define the terms. It's kind of like being a terrible left fielder vs being a terrible shortstop- the SS might bring more to the table if you put them side by side, but he's also hurting you a lot more by how much he sucks relative to his peers.I would disagree with this a lot. I don't think a center or low post player can be the worst defensive player in today's NBA.
I feel like Charlotte has a major leg up in signing him as they'll max him and be able to offer him the 5th year.
Yes, but the team has to have readily available cap space and/or the desire to renounce their FAs without bigger fish to try to fry is small. The Lakers, Denver, Philly (why though), Brooklyn (Lopez already) and Minny could do it without renouncing. A bunch of other teams could do it, but would have to renounce.
3/54 being a big deal for a 24 year center with 21 and 13 per 36 the past 2 years
A lot of teams would have to renounce players to make any big move in free agency and many of them will be doing it. I'm not sure its any different for Kanter. I wouldn't want him for my team, but I wouldn't want Ezeli, Biyombo, Mahinmi, Whiteside, or Anderson at what they are getting either. Teams will be desperate to spend their money and a proven center at 3/55 isn't a bad deal at all.
Craig_MiamiFL said:
That's the spirit!
He'd look awfully good alongside fellow UK man John Wall. Especially after we shock the world with a Boogie trade to round it out.
Him, Clarkson, and probably Galloway will all be getting similar 4 year 45 million or so contracts (basically 5.5 million the first two and then it jumps to 16-18 in the 3rd and 4th years). Philly needs guards and the guess is they'll go right down the list until someone doesn't match (Clarkson will definitely get matched, but not sure about the other two). Houston may be looking at these guys as well.
That is pretty insulting though.Ben Simmons came to Oregon to visit the Nike Employee store, where all merchandise is half off. Many of the world's finest athletes and celebrities will come here to load up on gear and generally, the larger the star, the bigger the credit. For perspective, Neymar was there with this entourage and he had a $17,000 credit to blow. They blew through it and added another $5,000 to the Swoosh registers, totally $22K worth of gear, shoes and apparel.
Well, Simmons came in and like all VERY IMPORTANT PEOPLE, he was assigned a personal shopper to help him. When the assistant that worked at Nike told Simmons he had a $700 credit to use, he blew a gasket. Pitched a major fit in the store, pulled the DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM card, demanded more. Turns out his agent negotiated this deal on his behalf, so really....
I'm glad he is in Phily. Crappy people deserve crappy teams.
He got 3% of what Neymar got. Given the fame and success of each, that seems fair.
You know he's gotta hit Steph with the "Hey, our salaries are the same!" trash-talk/shtick next year.
