Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal has declined his $36.4M option and become a free agent, his agent Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. Beal is eligible to sign a 5-year max to return to Wizards – or sign elsewhere on a 4-year deal.
The Houston Rockets have declined forward Jae'Sean Tate's $1.8 million team option for next season, making him a restricted free agent, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Rockets and Tate have mutual interest in discussing new deal in free agency beginning Thursday night.
[Price] The Orlando Magic aren’t expected to tender a qualifying offer to Mo Bamba by the end of Wednesday, which will make him an unrestricted free agent on Thursday, a person with knowledge of the situation @orlandosports
JaVale, Wiggins . . . Mo Bamba? Just kidding, his QO is 10+ mil, and Orlando must think they can get him without RFA matching rights.
The NBA's salary cap for the 2022-23 season is projected to come in at roughly $123.6 million, sources told ESPN. That is an $11.6 million increase from last year's salary cap figure of $112 million.
Since FA negotiations can’t officially start until tomorrow PM (chuckle), and those guys want to test the market and they aren’t the first-tier free agents, it’s possible we won’t know anything until a couple of days in
> The reigning-champion Warriors are expected to retain Kevon Looney, as first reported by Michael Scotto at HoopsHype. Rivals believe his salary will be approximately $10 million over a multi-year deal. Golden State is hopeful to retain Gary Payton II, sources said, but a suitor that offers the full mid-level could pry him free. Otto Porter Jr. is expected to receive multiple offers for the taxpayer mid-level, putting his future with the Warriors in doubt.
But that's basically the MLE, right? I think those are typically around equivalent. It's only cap teams that could outbid us, and they're all rebuilding so not real threats. It comes down to the Warriors being willing to pay the tax on a full salary. It would be hugely short sighted to let him go.
[Evan Sidery] Take another team out of the market for Malcolm Brogdon. With the Knicks and Wizards making their point guard moves, the Pacers’ top contenders for Brogdon vanished. Indiana could be forced into a spot where they have to sell off Brogdon for way cheaper than expected.
So who's left? A Brunson replacement (for Dinwiddie + change?)? Phoenix for Ayton (doesn't work unless Turner is traded)? The Jazz are actually maybe the best destination, but not sure how it would work, and the Jazz would probably have to find a taker for Conley first.
Knicks about to overpay Brunson and Wizards settled for Will freaking Barton when a more than solid PG in Brogdon was available. No wonder those 2 teams have been sorry.
Denver is nearing trading Monte Morris and Will Barton to Washington in deal for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Jun 29, 2022·edited Jun 29, 2022Liked by Eric Apricot
Seems like an offense for defense swap with some marginal players on both sides. That said, pairing KCP with Jokic, Murray, MPJ and Aaron Gordon could make for a pretty sweet starting five on paper. KCP is also a good three point shooter (a shade under 40% the last three years on about 6 attempts a game) and should benefit from better looks Jokic will get him. Nice move for the Nuggets I think. I think this makes them better.
Pacers 2-way swingman Nate Hinton eager to show his development. “This team has the best fans in the league and the French Fries in the practice facility can’t be beat. After watching film of Billy Knight (‘77 Pacers) I’m ready to show some new moves.”
Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal has declined his $36.4M option and become a free agent, his agent Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. Beal is eligible to sign a 5-year max to return to Wizards – or sign elsewhere on a 4-year deal.
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542242689630064641
The Houston Rockets have declined forward Jae'Sean Tate's $1.8 million team option for next season, making him a restricted free agent, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Rockets and Tate have mutual interest in discussing new deal in free agency beginning Thursday night.
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1542234310450855938
Orlando has emerged as a leading suitor for Clippers free agent big man Isaiah Hartenstein, league sources say.
https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1542224550380855297
[Price] The Orlando Magic aren’t expected to tender a qualifying offer to Mo Bamba by the end of Wednesday, which will make him an unrestricted free agent on Thursday, a person with knowledge of the situation @orlandosports
JaVale, Wiggins . . . Mo Bamba? Just kidding, his QO is 10+ mil, and Orlando must think they can get him without RFA matching rights.
The Los Angeles Lakers have exercised their $1.9M team option for Wenyen Gabriel and their $2.4M team option for Stanley Johnson.
https://twitter.com/keithsmithnba/status/1542190853560598528
Wenyen Gabriel should marry Victor Wembanyama.
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The NBA's salary cap for the 2022-23 season is projected to come in at roughly $123.6 million, sources told ESPN. That is an $11.6 million increase from last year's salary cap figure of $112 million.
9:52 AM · Jun 29, 2022
Almost $70 M savings for Joe!!! Pay the boys!
The expected salary cap for 22-23 was $122m, so the savings are $1.6m x 5.25 = ~$8.4m
Steph Curry's NBA Finals MVP Mixtape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8wI4VayviA
Well, it looks like we're in the 'Mo Bamba rumors' phase of pre-free agency. It's quiet, too quiet . . .
Meanwhile, let's find some trades for Ish Smith. He needs to play for 3 more teams to have been on half the teams in the league.
Edit: When the Warriors had him, we were his third team in his career, as well as his third team of 2011.
I have zero memories of that. Good times.
Me too... had to look it up. Played 63 minutes over 6 games.
By the way, Perks from Reddit came through with an article about the off-season at https://dubnationhq.com/p/perks-on-the-important-warriors-off
Please move discussions over there…
Let's hear some good news about Loon and GP2 before today ends
Since FA negotiations can’t officially start until tomorrow PM (chuckle), and those guys want to test the market and they aren’t the first-tier free agents, it’s possible we won’t know anything until a couple of days in
> The reigning-champion Warriors are expected to retain Kevon Looney, as first reported by Michael Scotto at HoopsHype. Rivals believe his salary will be approximately $10 million over a multi-year deal. Golden State is hopeful to retain Gary Payton II, sources said, but a suitor that offers the full mid-level could pry him free. Otto Porter Jr. is expected to receive multiple offers for the taxpayer mid-level, putting his future with the Warriors in doubt.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10040325-latest-nba-free-agency-intel-buzz-on-dame-lillard-jalen-brunson-malik-monk-more
There will be no GP2 offer that the Warriors cannot match, it's all on them (and they better pay up).
I mean, by rule they can’t match over the Early Bird max ($10M or so), but I doubt anyone offers him that much. Hope not, anyway…
But that's basically the MLE, right? I think those are typically around equivalent. It's only cap teams that could outbid us, and they're all rebuilding so not real threats. It comes down to the Warriors being willing to pay the tax on a full salary. It would be hugely short sighted to let him go.
[Evan Sidery] Take another team out of the market for Malcolm Brogdon. With the Knicks and Wizards making their point guard moves, the Pacers’ top contenders for Brogdon vanished. Indiana could be forced into a spot where they have to sell off Brogdon for way cheaper than expected.
So who's left? A Brunson replacement (for Dinwiddie + change?)? Phoenix for Ayton (doesn't work unless Turner is traded)? The Jazz are actually maybe the best destination, but not sure how it would work, and the Jazz would probably have to find a taker for Conley first.
How about Conley getting traded, then waived, then picked up by the Dubs on a vet min? A guy can dream, at least :)
Knicks about to overpay Brunson and Wizards settled for Will freaking Barton when a more than solid PG in Brogdon was available. No wonder those 2 teams have been sorry.
Lakers waiting patiently for the price to fall steeply enough to bring Westbrook into the picture
Denver is nearing trading Monte Morris and Will Barton to Washington in deal for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1542148982624878599?s=21&t=OEOHA0V8fde1x0-zVqXtXA
I think DEN gets a little worse with this trade and it’s a salary dump thing?
Offense for defense?
Nvm what everyone already said
Denver gets way better imo, KCP is exactly what they need
Seems like an offense for defense swap with some marginal players on both sides. That said, pairing KCP with Jokic, Murray, MPJ and Aaron Gordon could make for a pretty sweet starting five on paper. KCP is also a good three point shooter (a shade under 40% the last three years on about 6 attempts a game) and should benefit from better looks Jokic will get him. Nice move for the Nuggets I think. I think this makes them better.
Yeah, I thought KCP would've been worth a bit more.
Denver wants defense for offense since MPJ and Murray are coming back?
I guess Murray’s return and Hyland’s emergence make Morris the 3rd PG and he will want a bigger role elsewhere
Pacers 2-way swingman Nate Hinton eager to show his development. “This team has the best fans in the league and the French Fries in the practice facility can’t be beat. After watching film of Billy Knight (‘77 Pacers) I’m ready to show some new moves.”
That's an awesome quote! Although I question the efficacy of a practice facility for pro athletes that has easy access to French fries...
Sorry KD
https://twitter.com/EmmanuelAcho/status/1541937588855902209?s=20&t=MawPvk3nqZuRKYXX75s87w
Yeah, that’s a very well rehearsed and delivered take. Im also like… who cares, especially when Eric’s article is sitting just a post away
Preach