Free Agency 2018

[AzStevenCal]

LA and no paparazzi makes no sense.

Of course there will be paparazzi, that's why I said it would be hard enough for him without Lebron. But it will be on an entirely different level with James on the team.

 

[Hoop Head]

Jazz extend Exum and Neto.

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Isn't that more than VanVleet got? Exum has shown nothing to earn that. Thankfully that's not the Suns on the hook for that salary.

At this point I wouldn't be shocked if the Suns did reach out to IT for a 1 year deal. I'm not sure how it would work financially but wouldn't we have our MLE, still? There are 3 versions, tax payer, capped out, and room. So who knows. As a 1 year deal I'd be in favor of it.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...lard-kevin-love-john-wall-more-deals-targeted

According to Chris Sheridan of GetMoreSports.com, "A number of trade options are being considered by Lakers executives Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka, and names that are being bandied about include Damian Lillard, Kevin Love, DeMar DeRozan, Bradley Beal and John Wall...among others."

 

[Ronin]

Report: Dwight Howard, Wizards Agree to 1-Year Mid-Level Exception Contract
https://bleacherreport.com/articles...-agree-to-1-year-mid-level-exception-contract

 

[ozzfloyd]

Howard sure has fallen off the radar...

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

If Lakers got Dame Lillard, that would by huge.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Of course there will be paparazzi, that's why I said it would be hard enough for him without Lebron. But it will be on an entirely different level with James on the team.

I wasn’t arguing with you. Just saying it’s ridiculous for him to desire LA and not accept he’ll be under the hottest microscope in the league.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Does Kyrie want to move on?

From playing with LeBron. Talking about last summer. My point was that there seem to be a number of players who do NOT want to play with LeBron.

 

[JCSunsfan]

I wasn’t arguing with you. Just saying it’s ridiculous for him to desire LA and not accept he’ll be under the hottest microscope in the league.

I do not know how Kahwi could swing going to the Clippers. Look at that Clippers roster. Yikes. They have absolutely nothing.

 

[AzStevenCal]

I wasn’t arguing with you. Just saying it’s ridiculous for him to desire LA and not accept he’ll be under the hottest microscope in the league.

Yeah, he's already in probably the safest place for him given his personality. But he knows So Cal and that's where he wants to be, he just doesn't want to be sought after by cameras and mics. I also suspect his uncle wants him there for the endorsement possibilities.

 

[AzStevenCal]

I do not know how Kahwi could swing going to the Clippers. Look at that Clippers roster. Yikes. They have absolutely nothing.

He can play his final year and sign there which is also the threat that's keeping the Boston's of the league from offering value packages for him.

 

[JCSunsfan]

He can play his final year and sign there which is also the threat that's keeping the Boston's of the league from offering value packages for him.

Yes. He could do that. Kahwi is an odd duck. The thing is, how can he go back to San Antonio for his final year now, with everyone knowing he is planning on leaving? They have to trade him, but if he is telling teams he will leave after that year, San Antonio has no leverage.

The Lakers might do the trade anyway, just because they can and they need to compete with GS.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Yes. He could do that. Kahwi is an odd duck. The thing is, how can he go back to San Antonio for his final year now, with everyone knowing he is planning on leaving? They have to trade him, but if he is telling teams he will leave after that year, San Antonio has no leverage.

The Lakers might do the trade anyway, just because they can and they need to compete with GS.

I think he'd stay with the Lakers if they traded for him but not so sure if he's traded anywhere else. Of course, one season with James and the Lakers might be enough to get him to re-think his future plans.

 

[JCSunsfan]

I think he'd stay with the Lakers if they traded for him but not so sure if he's traded anywhere else. Of course, one season with James and the Lakers might be enough to get him to re-think his future plans.

Word is that he does not want to play with LeBron though. I could easily see him leaving for the Clips after a year.

 

[Cheesebeef]

that Lakers team is such a ridiculous hodgepodge of mismatched talent with such little shooting. LeBron is other-worldly, but I don't know how that team as currently constructed scares anyone but Luke Walton at this point.

 

[Ronin]

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[CardsSunsDbacks]

that Lakers team is such a ridiculous hodgepodge of mismatched talent with such little shooting. LeBron is other-worldly, but I don't know how that team as currently constructed scares anyone but Luke Walton at this point.

Yet they will probably find a way to get to about 50 wins and a western finals exit. Personally I hope they fall flat on their face, but since that's what I want it likely won't be happening.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Yet they will probably find a way to get to about 50 wins and a western finals exit. Personally I hope they fall flat on their face, but since that's what I want it likely won't be happening.

I don't think they get past Houston unless Mr. Hamstring gets hamstrung in the playoffs again.

Which means they probably will get to the WCF.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Word is that he does not want to play with LeBron though. I could easily see him leaving for the Clips after a year.

The gang on The Jump has been saying this for a couple of weeks but they always add that it isn't because of Lebron, it's just the attention his presence will bring. Maybe there's more to it but I heard it on the Jump more than a week before I started seeing similar comments elsewhere. Until I see otherwise, I'll assume they all are derived from the original rumors.

 

[Cheesebeef]

The gang on The Jump has been saying this for a couple of weeks but they always add that it isn't because of Lebron, it's just the attention his presence will bring. Maybe there's more to it but I heard it on the Jump more than a week before I started seeing similar comments elsewhere. Until I see otherwise, I'll assume they all are derived from the original rumors.

it's so ridiculous for him to want to get out of THE best situation in the league where there's NO press and everyone raves about how the organization functions.

 

[JCSunsfan]

it's so ridiculous for him to want to get out of THE best situation in the league where there's NO press and everyone raves about how the organization functions.

If he wants a great situation with no press, you are exactly right, he needs to stay in San Antonio. The guy is schizo. Reminds me of McDyess. He is too easily manipulated by those around him.

 

[AzStevenCal]

If he wants a great situation with no press, you are exactly right, he needs to stay in San Antonio. The guy is schizo. Reminds me of McDyess. He is too easily manipulated by those around him.

Schizo, I doubt it, Dice like, yes. His uncle is driving this bus and it's all about money. No matter how they spin it, IMO this all started when a reporter asked him if he was going to give the Spurs another home town discount. He and his camp were irate and that led to him letting his uncle take over everything.

 

[Mainstreet]

Isn't that more than VanVleet got? Exum has shown nothing to earn that. Thankfully that's not the Suns on the hook for that salary.

At this point I wouldn't be shocked if the Suns did reach out to IT for a 1 year deal. I'm not sure how it would work financially but wouldn't we have our MLE, still? There are 3 versions, tax payer, capped out, and room. So who knows. As a 1 year deal I'd be in favor of it.

Van Vleet will receive a contract for 2 years at $18 million. So Exum received a better contact for 3 years at $33 million but I have not sifted through player options.

If I were the Suns I would certainly reach out to IT on a one year deal.

I do not think the Suns roster is set so there might be more moves to clear salary or obtain a player via trade.

 

[Phrazbit]

You must not understand what collectively bargained means, or why it exists.

Franchising players isn't part of the NBA's collective bargaining agreement.

And I highly doubt it ever will be.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Van Vleet will receive a contract for 2 years at $18 million. So Exum received a better contact for 3 years at $33 million but I have not sifted through player options.

If I were the Suns I would certainly reach out to IT on a one year deal.

I do not think the Suns roster is set so there might be more moves to clear salary or obtain a player via trade.

I'm guessing the Suns want absolutely nothing to do with bringing IT back in. He doesn't fit the identity that they are trying to build and he can be bad for team chemistry.