2021 Free Agency Mega Thread

[joemama]

Imagine everyone doing this stupid stuff and the Kings sneak away with Holmes at 40 (now a steal despite my qualms with his game) and Oubre at the MLE.

With Holmes we wait (for offer) and match.

 

[chief bromden]

How McDermott and Zach Collins' contracts may look with 5% raises:

McDermott
Y1: $13.5 mil
Y2: $14.2 mil
Y3: $14.8 mil

Collins
Y1: $7 mil
Y2: $7.4 mil
Y3: $7.7 mil

— Paul Garcia (@PaulGarciaNBA) August 3, 2021

Man... We could be the Spurs. How do they just not max John Collins? And force ATL into that decision? Why screw around with paying a ton of money to 2 dudes who likely don't move the needle?

Spurs trying to make up for not overpaying Bertans

 

[The_Jamal]

Evan Fournier, Duncan Robinson, Tim Hardaway Jr, Norm Powell, Gary Trent Jr all signing for $18m/yr ("a bledsoe") is price fixing

— Fastbreak Breakfast (@fastbreakbreak) August 3, 2021

It'll be fun to see the "Buddy Hield" effect on all these guys in a few years.

 

[macadocious]

With Holmes we wait (for offer) and match.

no we don’t, he’s an UFA

 

[chief bromden]

Would rather have Porter than Oubre.

A healthy Porter, sure. He hasn't been healthy in a long time

 

[joemama]

no we don’t, he’s an UFA

Ah crap

 

[sactowndog]

With Holmes we wait (for offer) and match.

he is unrestricted. No match

 

[dude12]

Not a fan of Oubre….take a flyer on new Papa instead

 

[pdxKingsFan]

Holmes has our offer and is hoping someone comes along and offers more.
Which is an interesting bet because once all those teams play out we don't have to give him the full early bird.

One thing with all the signings today with a handful of S&T deals they are mostly guys re-signing their guys to a huge raise, all using the normal salary provisions. Not seeing a lot of guys change hands on MLE or what have you. Whoever said the league is being sunk by GMs who were former agents and "cap wizards" is right. Not sure what kind of analytics Monte uses to go all defense but at least he is playing some kind of moneychess.

 

[sactowndog]

Holmes has our offer and is hoping someone comes along and offers more.
Which is an interesting bet because once all those teams play out we don't have to give him the full early bird.

One thing with all the signings today with a handful of S&T deals they are mostly guys re-signing their guys to a huge raise, all using the normal salary provisions. Not seeing a lot of guys change hands on MLE or what have you. Whoever said the league is being sunk by GMs who were former agents and "cap wizards" is right. Not sure what kind of analytics Monte uses to go all defense but at least he is playing some kind of moneychess.

I’m not certain we even offered Holmes the full early bird.

 

[KingsFanSince85]

I'm told Kent Bazemore was offered more money from the Warriors than the Lakers. But Bazemore agreed to join the Lakers on a one-year deal because he views them as a title contender and is told he'll have a major role https://t.co/D5brxLKsbk

— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) August 3, 2021

Baze buying into the name game I see.

Poor decision by Baze IMO. He’s definitely placing too much stock in overrated names.

The Warriors have names too. And if they are all healthy, they are better than the LAL.

Guess he forgot that GSW made 5 consecutive Finals appearances before major injury and covid struck. Yes, KD joined them for the final 3 appearances, but the core of Steph, Dray and Klay forged the 1st two and the historic 73 win campaign.

With the right role players and good health, GSW >>> LAL. That core has proved a helluva lot more over a much longer time period and also during full 82 game seasons.

 

[sactowndog]

Poor decision by Baze IMO. He’s definitely placing too much stock in overrated names.

The Warriors have names too. And if they are all healthy, they are better than the LAL.

Guess he forgot that GSW made 5 consecutive Finals appearances before major injury and covid struck. Yes, KD joined them for the final 3 appearances, but the core of Steph, Dray and Klay forged the 1st two and the historic 73 win campaign.

With the right role players and good health, GSW >>> LAL. That core has proved a helluva lot more over a much longer time period and also during full 82 game seasons.

He wants a role. Didn’t really have one on GS and is less likely now as GS will want to develop their kids. Less chance of being thrown in a mid year trade to close salary.

think it’s a good choice

 

[Tetsujin]

Free agent center Richaun Holmes has agreed to a four-year deal worth as much as $55 million to return to the Sacramento Kings, his agency Par-Lay Sports & Entertainment (@parlay_se) tells @TheAthletic @Stadium. Deal includes player option and trade kicker.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 3, 2021

holmes back

 

[The_Jamal]

Free agent center Richaun Holmes has agreed to a four-year deal worth as much as $55 million to return to the Sacramento Kings, his agency Par-Lay Sports & Entertainment (@parlay_se) tells @TheAthletic @Stadium. Deal includes player option and trade kicker.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 3, 2021

holmes back

THAT'S WHAT IM FREAKING SAYYYYYYYYYYIIIIIINNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGG

 

[Entity]

Free agent center Richaun Holmes has agreed to a four-year deal worth as much as $55 million to return to the Sacramento Kings, his agency Par-Lay Sports & Entertainment (@parlay_se) tells @TheAthletic @Stadium. Deal includes player option and trade kicker.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 3, 2021

holmes back

As much as. Sounds like incentives aka buddy style.

 

[sactowndog]

Do the Clippers still have their Mid level exception of around 7M or so? If they do, they could be a suiter for Richaun. He would be a good fit there as they could switch 1-5 and he would set good picks and hit his push shot.

 

[Section 101]

Do the Clippers still have their Mid level exception of around 7M or so? If they do, they could be a suiter for Richaun. He would be a good fit there as they could switch 1-5 and he would set good picks and hit his push shot.

This aged poorly.

 

[sactowndog]

Free agent center Richaun Holmes has agreed to a four-year deal worth as much as $55 million to return to the Sacramento Kings, his agency Par-Lay Sports & Entertainment (@parlay_se) tells @TheAthletic @Stadium. Deal includes player option and trade kicker.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 3, 2021

holmes back

Good for us and him

 

[Tetsujin]

Do the Clippers still have their Mid level exception of around 7M or so? If they do, they could be a suiter for Richaun. He would be a good fit there as they could switch 1-5 and he would set good picks and hit his push shot.

Get with the times, my dude

 

[Entity]

So for now

fox/Mitchell
Hield/Hali/Ramsey
Barnes/harkless/Woodard
Bagley/metu
Holmes/Len/Thompson/Jones/qeuta

 

[ESP47]

Finally some good news.

 

[sactowndog]

This aged poorly.

Yep I’m glad it did

 

[Iced Espresso]

Now let's hope no TT & we pick up a decent SF or at least a somewhat promising "prospect" at the SF

 

[Volblorx8634]

So freakin excited. Love Holmes and can't wait to keep cheering him on in a Kings uniform

 

[iowamcnabb]

To do list:

untrade Wright for Kardy-T
Trade Buddy to a contenda
Use the MLE to improve wing depth
Get in the gym!

 

[dude12]

Yeah, I don’t think there is a need for Thompson. Trade Wright for a SF or pick and then sign a SF.

 

[ESP47]

I can't keep up with all these acronyms.

How much money do they have left to spend?

 

[Tetsujin]

Kings current depth chart:
Holmes/Len/Queta/TT
Bagley/Metu
Barnes/Harkless/Woodard
Hield/Tyrese/Ramsey
Fox/Mitchell

 

[Iced Espresso]

Hey Lauri is still available? Just wondering if the salary is decent maybe we can offer Bagley and some seconds or something.

 

[Tetsujin]

I can't keep up with all these acronyms.

How much money do they have left to spend?

Still have our 9.7 million dollar MLE and that's pretty much it.