Free Agency Open Thread (NBA and Kings!)
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According to Eurohoops sources, Teodosic and Chicago are in contact and a three year contract is expected to be offered to the Serbian guard. The possible salary of Teodosic is still uknown, even if his demands can be compared to the reported deal of Bogdan Bogdanovic with the Kings.
– via EuroHoops.net
– via EuroHoops.net
The West is a freaking slaughterhouse. Minni takes a huge step up with Teague and Butler. OKC is for real with George and Westbrook.
Until I see otherwise, Iggy is "playing" the Kings, not playing for them. Does he really want to babysit Kings' youngins? Is he done with feeling that winning feeling and watching the Warriors probably win another championship while he's in Sacto? My imagination just can't go there. Unless the guy has frittered away all his money and desperately needs to go the highest bidder, no way no how does he go to the Kings. Interestingly, the Warriors are floating Gay as his possible replacement if he does in fact leave.
Too bad the Utah deal for Rubio makes their resigning of Ingles that much more probable according to what I heard on the news.
Until I see otherwise, Iggy is "playing" the Kings, not playing for them. Does he really want to babysit Kings' youngins? Is he done with feeling that winning feeling and watching the Warriors probably win another championship while he's in Sacto? My imagination just can't go there. Unless the guy has frittered away all his money and desperately needs to go the highest bidder, no way no how does he go to the Kings. Interestingly, the Warriors are floating Gay as his possible replacement if he does in fact leave.
Too bad the Utah deal for Rubio makes their resigning of Ingles that much more probable according to what I heard on the news.
There was the opinion that if the Celtics would sign Hayward, they would then go after George, and succeed in part because of their getting Hayward. Now the question is: Does Hayward want to go to the Celtics without George or some other major player going there? Would Hayward alone tip the balance in the east? I kind of doubt it. I still see Cleveland winning (if they remain pat). And it's certain Hayward wouldn't tip the scales enough to give them a chance against the Warriors. Maybe Hayward stays in Utah. We'll see.
Because contrary to popular belief around here and also in Philadelphia, they are trying to do what you are supposed to do -- and that's try to win games and build a winning culture. Not only that, the Kings need to spend some $$ to get to the salary cap floor.
Not all these rookies and young players are ready to play full time. They need to be developed. And part of that development is "earning" playing time and learning how things are done at this level. Look how WCS started to play once he sat the bench early last season thus realized he wasn't going be handed PT simply because he was a lottery pick. He had to produce every time he got 5 or 10 minutes of floor time, even in garbage time, to earn another look. Because of that, his level of play and consistency really improved.
Not all these rookies and young players are ready to play full time. They need to be developed. And part of that development is "earning" playing time and learning how things are done at this level. Look how WCS started to play once he sat the bench early last season thus realized he wasn't going be handed PT simply because he was a lottery pick. He had to produce every time he got 5 or 10 minutes of floor time, even in garbage time, to earn another look. Because of that, his level of play and consistency really improved.
LOL suckers
Jordan SchultzVerified account@Schultz_Report 7s8 seconds ago
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Ben McLemore is drawing heavy interest from several teams. Former 5th pick in the draft: Can shoot it, defend, only 24 years old.
Jordan SchultzVerified account@Schultz_Report 7s8 seconds ago
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Ben McLemore is drawing heavy interest from several teams. Former 5th pick in the draft: Can shoot it, defend, only 24 years old.
Shams CharaniaVerified account@ShamsCharania 4m4 minutes ago
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Sources: RFA Jonathon Simmons has started meeting process, gauging interest from interested teams such as Sacramento, Clippers, Minnesota.
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Sources: RFA Jonathon Simmons has started meeting process, gauging interest from interested teams such as Sacramento, Clippers, Minnesota.
The Clippers will likely only have the $8.4m mid-level exception after the Blake Griffin max contract.
– via ESPN
If this is true, why would bigger name stars even waste their time.
– via ESPN
If this is true, why would bigger name stars even waste their time.
Fixed it for you 
In all seriousness, if I'm running a team I'm trying to get Ben on a low deal as well. Even if there's just a small chance he figures it, its still worth the gamble. Maybe a change of scenery does help. Would like to see him in Atlanta, Dallas or Milwaukee.
In all seriousness, if I'm running a team I'm trying to get Ben on a low deal as well. Even if there's just a small chance he figures it, its still worth the gamble. Maybe a change of scenery does help. Would like to see him in Atlanta, Dallas or Milwaukee.
I actually do like Jonathon Simmons. I think he's one of those guys you can take a chance on but I wouldn't give him a 4 year contract if you have to overpay. You're kind of rolling the dice on him. Is he ready to break out or did he just have a good playoff run? His shot is inconsistent from year to year and he's bounced from the independent and D league into the NBA so his ceiling probably isn't all that high. Even with all that, I still like the way he plays and I really like his defensive effort.
