There was a Twitter scenario thrown around that they can do a 2 year deal with an option but the CBA doesn’t allow that.
They could give him 2 years guaranteed and he can opt out in year 3 at 28 and sign a bigger contract then. That could be the best way to maximize his earnings if he believes that he may not thrive quite as much in a new system vs the way he has since coming to the Knicks
RE: RE: They’re still confident in Ihart coming back
There was a Twitter scenario thrown around that they can do a 2 year deal with an option but the CBA doesn’t allow that.
They could give him 2 years guaranteed and he can opt out in year 3 at 28 and sign a bigger contract then. That could be the best way to maximize his earnings if he believes that he may not thrive quite as much in a new system vs the way he has since coming to the Knicks
There was a Twitter scenario thrown around that they can do a 2 year deal with an option but the CBA doesn’t allow that.
They could give him 2 years guaranteed and he can opt out in year 3 at 28 and sign a bigger contract then. That could be the best way to maximize his earnings if he believes that he may not thrive quite as much in a new system vs the way he has since coming to the Knicks
Yea but I don’t know if he’s willing to sacrifice for two years
RE: RE: RE: They’re still confident in Ihart coming back
There was a Twitter scenario thrown around that they can do a 2 year deal with an option but the CBA doesn’t allow that.
They could give him 2 years guaranteed and he can opt out in year 3 at 28 and sign a bigger contract then. That could be the best way to maximize his earnings if he believes that he may not thrive quite as much in a new system vs the way he has since coming to the Knicks
Yea but I don’t know if he’s willing to sacrifice for two years
I won't blame him if he walks for more money. He deserves it and this is his chance to cash in
wonder if Harden ends up really considering LAL and lebrons offer to take less? would think LAL could move DLo's expiring if they want to, but not sure why he would have opted in without any commitment that they werent going to trade him.
Chris Haynes
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B/R Sources: There’s growing optimism the Philadelphia 76ers will land Paul George in free agency.
about Philly landing PG. Maybe just pressuring LAC but I expect him to land in Philly at this point.
I’m not saying giving George a 4 year max is a good idea but what the hell are the Clippers going to do to stay competitive without him? They barely have any tradeable assets and the roster just isn’t that good right now. Is it really worth LAC opening up their new arena with a team that will be in the play-in mix?
about Philly landing PG. Maybe just pressuring LAC but I expect him to land in Philly at this point.
I’m not saying giving George a 4 year max is a good idea but what the hell are the Clippers going to do to stay competitive without him? They barely have any tradeable assets and the roster just isn’t that good right now. Is it really worth LAC opening up their new arena with a team that will be in the play-in mix?
It’s definitely weird. Barring major injury I think 3 of the 4 years of that deal will be productive enough to justify it
It’s definitely weird. Barring major injury I think 3 of the 4 years of that deal will be productive enough to justify it
The Clips letting him walk over a year would be madness. However, he missed a ton of time two years ago and missed the end of the season last year. The Sixers and Warriors were desperate, but I’m glad the Knicks went the way they ultimately did.
At the worst possible time for the Knicks. Finally ready to contend and have to jump through all kinds of hoops with these apron restrictions.
Reminds me of the year Zion was in the draft, and the Knicks had the worst record in the league, but of course it coincides with when the league smooths out the lottery odds and we end up getting dropping to third.
Begley mentions Nick Richards as a potential option
if Hartenstein walks. He'd be a great get/fit but I'm not sure what the Knicks could offer Charlotte that would entice them. Maybe 2 2nd rounders? Not sure if that'd be enough tbh
Me too, I’ve mentioned here before one of my best college buddies is Obi’s cousin. As a Knicks fan, I can see he wasn’t a great fit for Thibs, but I’ve heard stories of his excellent work ethic and will always root for him. Except for when he plays us
Shams Charania
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With cap space teams Orlando focused on wing free agents and Utah focused on current roster decisions, and Knicks working to un-hardcap — sources say the OKC Thunder are in Eugene, Oregon, set to meet with Isaiah Hartenstein.
Luka/Kyrie. Luka is also ridiculously ball dominant so a guy like Klay who can score 15-20 on elite off-ball outside shooting is a nice fit in theory.
Klay is no longer a two way player or 2nd option. He’s “washed” in terms of being that guy. But he’s still as good a volume 3pt shooter as any in the league besides Curry and his size means he won’t be a cone on defense like smaller older guys. I could see him being a good rotation piece on Dallas/LA where he just needs to score 15 or so off-ball and shoot at his usual levels.
Embiid/PG feels like a duo where we all kind of know what will happen. Maybe Maxey levels up again but the odds of all 3 of those guys being healthy for a playoff run feels like 25% chance and even that might be pushing it.
But he’s also insanely smart and seen a lot. A vet PG like him and Pop as the HC would give Wemby so much mentorship as he develops. Hope CP3 goes to the Spurs but I’m thinking he’ll try to win a ring somewhere else.
Me too, I’ve mentioned here before one of my best college buddies is Obi’s cousin. As a Knicks fan, I can see he wasn’t a great fit for Thibs, but I’ve heard stories of his excellent work ethic and will always root for him. Except for when he plays us
I've always thought that Obi was a cool dude. Good to hear it. Wish him nothing but the best, except against the Knicks.
They could give him 2 years guaranteed and he can opt out in year 3 at 28 and sign a bigger contract then. That could be the best way to maximize his earnings if he believes that he may not thrive quite as much in a new system vs the way he has since coming to the Knicks
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There was a Twitter scenario thrown around that they can do a 2 year deal with an option but the CBA doesn’t allow that.
They could give him 2 years guaranteed and he can opt out in year 3 at 28 and sign a bigger contract then. That could be the best way to maximize his earnings if he believes that he may not thrive quite as much in a new system vs the way he has since coming to the Knicks
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There was a Twitter scenario thrown around that they can do a 2 year deal with an option but the CBA doesn’t allow that.
They could give him 2 years guaranteed and he can opt out in year 3 at 28 and sign a bigger contract then. That could be the best way to maximize his earnings if he believes that he may not thrive quite as much in a new system vs the way he has since coming to the Knicks
Yea but I don’t know if he’s willing to sacrifice for two years
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There was a Twitter scenario thrown around that they can do a 2 year deal with an option but the CBA doesn’t allow that.
They could give him 2 years guaranteed and he can opt out in year 3 at 28 and sign a bigger contract then. That could be the best way to maximize his earnings if he believes that he may not thrive quite as much in a new system vs the way he has since coming to the Knicks
Yea but I don’t know if he’s willing to sacrifice for two years
I won't blame him if he walks for more money. He deserves it and this is his chance to cash in
Chris Haynes
@ChrisBHaynes
B/R Sources: There’s growing optimism the Philadelphia 76ers will land Paul George in free agency.
I’m not saying giving George a 4 year max is a good idea but what the hell are the Clippers going to do to stay competitive without him? They barely have any tradeable assets and the roster just isn’t that good right now. Is it really worth LAC opening up their new arena with a team that will be in the play-in mix?
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about Philly landing PG. Maybe just pressuring LAC but I expect him to land in Philly at this point.
I’m not saying giving George a 4 year max is a good idea but what the hell are the Clippers going to do to stay competitive without him? They barely have any tradeable assets and the roster just isn’t that good right now. Is it really worth LAC opening up their new arena with a team that will be in the play-in mix?
It’s definitely weird. Barring major injury I think 3 of the 4 years of that deal will be productive enough to justify it
It’s definitely weird. Barring major injury I think 3 of the 4 years of that deal will be productive enough to justify it
The Clips letting him walk over a year would be madness. However, he missed a ton of time two years ago and missed the end of the season last year. The Sixers and Warriors were desperate, but I’m glad the Knicks went the way they ultimately did.
@Krisplashed
The second apron was projected to be $189.5 million. The actual apron is coming in at $188.9M.
The Knicks will likely be hard-capped at the second apron this season. They now have ~$600k less in space to play with to build out a roster.
Reminds me of the year Zion was in the draft, and the Knicks had the worst record in the league, but of course it coincides with when the league smooths out the lottery odds and we end up getting dropping to third.
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It wouldn’t surprise me to see OKC get Hartenstein on a 3 year deal with a team option at the end
2 years also makes a lot of sense
20-25 million annually would be the ball park for Hartenstein
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All the Knicks are getting paid.
Very happy for Obi.
Me too, I’ve mentioned here before one of my best college buddies is Obi’s cousin. As a Knicks fan, I can see he wasn’t a great fit for Thibs, but I’ve heard stories of his excellent work ethic and will always root for him. Except for when he plays us
@ShamsCharania
With cap space teams Orlando focused on wing free agents and Utah focused on current roster decisions, and Knicks working to un-hardcap — sources say the OKC Thunder are in Eugene, Oregon, set to meet with Isaiah Hartenstein.
Generations from now, people will look @ Harden's stats & say, 'Wow. All time great.'
A complete zero in the spring.
I think he ends up with Dallas.
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Does the contract include money for the fork sticking out of his back too?
I think he ends up with Dallas.
Keep an eye on him to the Lakers too
@ShamsCharania
Free agent center Andre Drummond plans to sign a two-year, $10-plus million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Generations from now, people will look @ Harden's stats & say, 'Wow. All time great.'
A complete zero in the spring.
Even moreso for Westbrook, in my opinion. But the criticism of Harden is also fair.
Klay is no longer a two way player or 2nd option. He’s “washed” in terms of being that guy. But he’s still as good a volume 3pt shooter as any in the league besides Curry and his size means he won’t be a cone on defense like smaller older guys. I could see him being a good rotation piece on Dallas/LA where he just needs to score 15 or so off-ball and shoot at his usual levels.
Embiid/PG feels like a duo where we all kind of know what will happen. Maybe Maxey levels up again but the odds of all 3 of those guys being healthy for a playoff run feels like 25% chance and even that might be pushing it.
I've never been a fan of either.
@JeffZillgitt
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope leaving the Denver Nuggets and headed to the Orlando Magic on a three-year deal, I’m told.
Orlando looking solid. It all depends on how good Paolo becomes.
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All the Knicks are getting paid.
Very happy for Obi.
Me too, I’ve mentioned here before one of my best college buddies is Obi’s cousin. As a Knicks fan, I can see he wasn’t a great fit for Thibs, but I’ve heard stories of his excellent work ethic and will always root for him. Except for when he plays us
I've always thought that Obi was a cool dude. Good to hear it. Wish him nothing but the best, except against the Knicks.
KCP seems like a bit of a misfire for Orlando. dont hate it but dont see it moving the needle.