2018 Free Agency, July 1st....let the games begin

[JayBirdHawk]

 

Resigning Jokic and Barton wiill pit the Nuggs over the salary cap, will they pay it or will they be in a dumping mood?

Faried and a 1st to Atlanta.

[JayBirdHawk]

 

 

[Buzzard]

3 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

 

Resigning Jokic and Barton wiill pit the Nuggs over the salary cap, will they pay it or will they be in a dumping mood?

Faried and a 1st to Atlanta.

I did not understand us not getting 14 from them this year. It is strange that they have been rumored to want to dump him for almost two years, yet cannot get anything done.

[EazyRoc]

9 minutes ago, Buzzard said:

I did not understand us not getting 14 from them this year. It is strange that they have been rumored to want to dump him for almost two years, yet cannot get anything done.

Probably asking for too much or not willing to give up enough to make it happen. I’d take MPJr/Faried to relieve their cap. However, if it hasn’t happened yet, they probably aren’t willing to part with anything to make the dump worthwhile for their trade partner.

[JayBirdHawk]

6 minutes ago, Buzzard said:

I did not understand us not getting 14 from them this year. It is strange that they have been rumored to want to dump him for almost two years, yet cannot get anything done.

I think they were hoping that Chandler and Athur would opt out, particularly Chandler who has bee unhappy there.

They are/were looking for some type of asset in return for him. They probably wanted our #19 for #14 and Faried.

How about a 2020 1st (top 10 protected) for Chandler, Faried, Arthur (all expirings) $32 mil  in exchange for Baze. ($18 mil).  Saves Denver $14 mil and get a useful player at the wing that plays defense.

Hawks pretty much take on $14 mil for the pick since we're sending Baze out.

Arthur may take a medical retirement so he can be cut.

 

[JayBirdHawk]

 

 

I wonder what effect this may have on teams willing to pay the luxury tax as opposed to trading a 1st to dump salary? 

[JayBirdHawk]

And so.....it begins:

 

[JayBirdHawk]

 

[JayBirdHawk]

PG just might be staying in OKC?

 

[KB21]

The Lakers are turning their attention to Boogie Cousins.  They will still need to get Deng's deal off their books.  

[Plainview1981]

5 minutes ago, KB21 said:

The Lakers are turning their attention to Boogie Cousins.  They will still need to get Deng's deal off their books.  

The Lakers decision making has really went downhill over the years. Cousins is a really talented player, but you just don't want to have to count on him... Especially not for big bucks.

[JayBirdHawk]

3 minutes ago, Plainview1981 said:

The Lakers decision making has really went downhill over the years. Cousins is a really talented player, but you just don't want to have to count on him... Especially not for big bucks.

Especially coming off an achilles tear.

[KB21]

2 minutes ago, Plainview1981 said:

The Lakers decision making has really went downhill over the years. Cousins is a really talented player, but you just don't want to have to count on him... Especially not for big bucks.

This would be a classic "LeBron the GM" move.  

In other news: 

I think it is likely that the Hawks will take LA's 2021 and 2023 1st to get Deng's bad contract, and they then move Bazemore to New Orleans for Solomon Hill, Alexis Ajinca, and a 1st.  

[KB21]

Time to put the screws to Denver.  We will take the Faried, Arthur, or Chandler deals if you give us Michael Porter Jr.

[KB21]

 

[KB21]

 

[JayBirdHawk]

 

[JayBirdHawk]

6 minutes ago, KB21 said:

 

 

Remember when LAL didn't want to give up assets for him since he was gonna sign with them as a FA?

 

[JayBirdHawk]

 

[terrell]

6 minutes ago, KB21 said:

 

This signing should net us a decent pick. I say top 10-15.