The Knicks have heavy interest in Hawks 6-foot-5 shooting guard Kent Bazemore, but they may be priced out or simply shut out, according to NBA sources.
Between a starting center and shooting guard, Knicks president Phil Jackson has to craftily split his $29 million-plus of cap space. That figure accounts for cap holds on four of his own free agents (Derrick Williams, Kevin Seraphin, Lance Thomas, Langston Galloway).
Bazemore is high on the Knicks’ list for a shooting guard, but they know resources aren’t unlimited if they want to sign their own free agents to pacts that will allow them to go over the salary cap.
Bazemore is not setting up any meetings with teams until the Hawks make their intentions clear whether they will go for his large asking price. Meanwhile, a report Tuesday night stated Miami shooting guard — and friend of Carmelo Anthony — Dwyane Wade, 34, who had been considered a shoo-in to re-sign with the Heat, is supposedly open to offers after early talks didn’t go well.
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Didn't see this discussion ongoing in the Baze thread. Just posted a thread that WashPo reported this as well. Same 18 mill figure and all. Sounds like the deal is written and to be signed on Friday.
Reportedly, that isn't possible. Unless Durant would take sub-max money, which isn't likely.
They had 30 mill in space before this deal. So, they probably will only sign a starting SG and then fill the spots in between.
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and assuming this is true could they still sign KD if he was willing to after signing Noah?
Reportedly, that isn't possible. Unless Durant would take sub-max money, which isn't likely.
They had 30 mill in space before this deal. So, they probably will only sign a starting SG and then fill the spots in between.
Sounds like Courtney Lee is indeed that SG.
Two years with an option for third.
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In comment 13014966 steve in ky said:
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and assuming this is true could they still sign KD if he was willing to after signing Noah?
Reportedly, that isn't possible. Unless Durant would take sub-max money, which isn't likely.
They had 30 mill in space before this deal. So, they probably will only sign a starting SG and then fill the spots in between.
Sounds like Courtney Lee is indeed that SG.
Thank you for that info. Sounds like a good priced SG that would give us wiggle room next offseason to go big again if the Rose move fails.
I'm praying for Westbrook. I love that guy.