kingsboi
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the hitch is very concerning. Just look at how inconsistent Huerter has been because of that same issue. Just can't rely on that type of shooting for a full season/parts of a playoff series
[NBA] 2024 Free Agency mega-thread
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the hitch is very concerning. Just look at how inconsistent Huerter has been because of that same issue. Just can't rely on that type of shooting for a full season/parts of a playoff series
iowamcnabb
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Can you explain hard capped? I assumed it meant you can’t spend anymore money but OKC is “hard capped” because of Caruso trade according to Marks and they have 30 mil in cap space.
sactowndog
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He has not done much and still gets 18M a year. Which are the advantages of his physical tools. Just so damn hard to find if you have them you go early.
Padrino
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Ya gotta respect the pettiness level if Ballmer is willing to let PG walk rather than trade him to the Warriors and allowing them to extend their Western Conference contention. I've gotta give him credit for standing on principle in that event. Hilarious.
Tetsujin
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I’m also not sure how ‘competitive’ the Warriors trade package was since both teams are technically over the second tax apron (Warriors could get under it by renouncing Klay’s caphold and like one other salary dump move and it’s not like the win now Clippers are going to be particularly interested in the Warriors 2029 first round pick or whatever
Kingz19
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Can’t imagine the offer was anything to write home about. “Steph Curry and Draymond Green being 100% on board” is of low value to the Clippers
Can’t imagine the offer was anything to write home about. “Steph Curry and Draymond Green being 100% on board” is of low value to the Clippers
iowamcnabb
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Yeh I kinda figured that would happen. Still, what’s the plan for Jarace Walker? I’m a bit surprised Obi is ok backing up Siakam long term.
LPKingsFan
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Wonder if it’s just a short term arrangement, where he gets a guarantee higher than the MLE (which was probably what he was looking at elsewhere), and the pacers retain an asset, but they have the option to move him to a different team down the line.
ockingsfan
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This likely means Jalen Smith will not be re-signed by Indiana. He could be an upside swing the Kings can go after with part of the MLE.
White_Chocolate
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Dang I was really hoping we would take a swing
coolhandluke
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"Hard capped" doesn't mean that a team can't spend more money. "Hard capped" means that a team has a hard line above which their team salary may not go, and that line lasts for the entire year (July-June). The hard line exists at either the first apron or the second apron, and is triggered by several possible transactions. OKC had to use the "expanded traded player exception" to get Caruso, despite the relatively small difference between the salaries of Caruso and Giddey, so OKC cannot go above the first apron.
ockingsfan
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Obi seems like a player that flourishes with a point guard like Hali that can set him up for easy lobs and baskets. Seeing that the Kings don't have that type of point guard, I think Obi wouldn't be as effective in Sacramento, plus his defense is not good.
I'm more interested in Indiana's other FA bigman Jalen Smith, since he can offer some rim protection too.
LPKingsFan
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Yeah, I used to enjoy digging into the intricacies of the CBA, but I’ve lost patience with the new one and the various aprons.
I get the concept, though. If you take advantage of certain rules that apply if you are below a specific threshold, you can’t later add salary to go above that threshold.
I get the concept, though. If you take advantage of certain rules that apply if you are below a specific threshold, you can’t later add salary to go above that threshold.
This is actually pretty useful.
iowamcnabb
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thanks!
iowamcnabb
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thanks!
SacTownKid
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It would still be a bit of a squash with Lyles here already. If Barnes goes out in a deal, that might open time up but if not at best Smith and Lyles would be platooning minutes or sitting some nights and playing others. The Kings have to get out of that pattern unless they are stocking up on defenders/rebounders. You can do that with those types, offensively skilled players need rhythm to not look like absolute trash.
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