Pacers @ Suns Thursday game thread 12-19-2024

[Mainstreet]

The Pacers visit the Suns on Thursday.

Phoenix is now 14-11 after beating the Trail Blazers.

The Pacers are 12-15. They have won their last two games.

When: Thursday, December 19, 2024

Television: Suns Live, Arizona's Family 3TV / Arizona's Family Sports

Radio: KMVP 98.7 / S: KSUN

Time: 7:00 PM Arizona time

 

[somethingshesaid]

I am hearing some fans fretting because the Suns, handcuffed by Beal's bad contract, probably can't keep Tyus Jones after this season. That would be unfortunate, but I did want to see more of Monte Morris anyway. If only because I don't think I really understand Morris yet, whereas I think I have Jones pegged to my satisfaction (as simply a conservative and efficient playmaker). Possibly part of why the Suns signed Morris in the first place was to replace Jones after they had to let Jones go.

 

[Covert Rain]

I am hearing some fans fretting because the Suns, handcuffed by Beal's bad contract, probably can't keep Tyus Jones after this season. That would be unfortunate, but I did want to see more of Monte Morris anyway. If only because I don't think I really understand Morris yet, whereas I think I have Jones pegged to my satisfaction (as simply a conservative and efficient playmaker). Possibly part of why the Suns signed Morris in the first place was to replace Jones after they had to let Jones go.

We do not have his bird rights which limits the kind of contract we can offer. We won't be able to offer him what other teams can. He would have to sign another small contract next season before we would get them which I don't see that happening. He would be leaving a ton of money on the table. I am no cap guru but I think they can only offer him 120% increase from the vets minimum (4 million next season). They are saying he will command somewhere between 15 to 18 million a year next year as a free agent.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I am hearing some fans fretting because the Suns, handcuffed by Beal's bad contract, probably can't keep Tyus Jones after this season. That would be unfortunate, but I did want to see more of Monte Morris anyway. If only because I don't think I really understand Morris yet, whereas I think I have Jones pegged to my satisfaction (as simply a conservative and efficient playmaker). Possibly part of why the Suns signed Morris in the first place was to replace Jones after they had to let Jones go.

Not sure your reason is actually possible considering they signed Morris I think like a full month or two before they re-signed Jones.