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Post by jmei on Aug 4, 2021 6:19:01 GMT -5
I can understand wanting flexibility, not saying I agree, yet it makes sense. Yet reports saying the 5.7 million exception is basically not an option makes zero sense. Can you use the MLE every year or is it an every other one? I get confused You get it every year. I appreciate not wanting to tie up salary for next year, but they should still be willing to spend it on a one-year deal. Maybe they’re waiting for the right player who is willing to take a one-year deal.
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Post by cdj on Aug 4, 2021 6:53:49 GMT -5
George Hill vet min would be my call
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Post by alexcorahomevideo on Aug 4, 2021 7:00:38 GMT -5
George Hill vet min would be my call Signing with the Bucks. Can't really blame him. Celtics aren't close.
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Post by rjp313jr on Aug 4, 2021 7:57:55 GMT -5
Can you use the MLE every year or is it an every other one? I get confused You get it every year. I appreciate not wanting to tie up salary for next year, but they should still be willing to spend it on a one-year deal. Maybe they’re waiting for the right player who is willing to take a one-year deal. Agreed - i think they will… i don’t buy the report they won’t use it. Either that is wrong or the reports they tried to sign guys like Mills are wrong but both can’t be true.
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Aug 4, 2021 9:01:26 GMT -5
Well someone better tell Brad Stevens that basketball free agency isn't like other sports. It's not about waiting out the market, it's about being aggressive. Day two had nice targets taking veteran minimum deals.
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Post by rjp313jr on Aug 4, 2021 9:07:41 GMT -5
Well someone better tell Brad Stevens that basketball free agency isn't like other sports. It's not about waiting out the market, it's about being aggressive. Day two had nice targets taking veteran minimum deals. Taking minimum deals for teams they wanted to play for… several of them turned down more money and years elsewhere.
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Post by texs31 on Aug 4, 2021 9:13:27 GMT -5
Kemba and OKC working on a buyout. Will sign with the Knicks
Shams/Woj/Etc.
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Post by texs31 on Aug 4, 2021 9:14:11 GMT -5
Well someone better tell Brad Stevens that basketball free agency isn't like other sports. It's not about waiting out the market, it's about being aggressive. Day two had nice targets taking veteran minimum deals. Mostly to play with real title contenders though, right?
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Post by texs31 on Aug 4, 2021 9:24:24 GMT -5
www.dangerc.art/bos-cap-maker-2022Fun little tool to see how Boston could clean up the books for next offseason. Some assumptions not in there though (Madar signing to a deal that extends to next yr?)
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Post by jmei on Aug 4, 2021 9:26:32 GMT -5
Kemba and OKC working on a buyout. Will sign with the Knicks Shams/Woj/Etc. At least he won’t net more assets for the Thunder. I do wish Kemba well. He’s a Bronx native and fits in well with that Knicks roster.
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Aug 4, 2021 9:28:10 GMT -5
Well someone better tell Brad Stevens that basketball free agency isn't like other sports. It's not about waiting out the market, it's about being aggressive. Day two had nice targets taking veteran minimum deals. Mostly to play with real title contenders though, right? Define real title contender, teams that got bounced in the first round last year? Teams that didn't make the playoffs?
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Post by texs31 on Aug 4, 2021 9:38:32 GMT -5
Mostly to play with real title contenders though, right? Define real title contender, teams that got bounced in the first round last year? Teams that didn't make the playoffs? Teams that have a legit chance to compete for a title. What happened to them last year is only part of the equation no? (LAL and MIA were both bounced but have legit shots at extended playoff runs, no?) EDIT - So we don't go back and forth on who is and who isn't, the larger point is that player have a say in where they sign. It's probably not completely accurate to put the lack of activity all on Brad.
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Aug 4, 2021 9:51:11 GMT -5
Define real title contender, teams that got bounced in the first round last year? Teams that didn't make the playoffs? Teams that have a legit chance to compete for a title. What happened to them last year is only part of the equation no? (LAL and MIA were both bounced but have legit shots at extended playoff runs, no?) EDIT - So we don't go back and forth on who is and who isn't, the larger point is that player have a say in where they sign. It's probably not completely accurate to put the lack of activity all on Brad. If you want to overlook a bad season, with bad luck, how aren't the Celtics in the same boat? Nba free agency is about being aggressive, showing the players you want them. I'm not seeing any reports how the Celtics offered guys contracts and they turned them down. I am seeing reports saying we likely won't use the mid-level exception.
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Post by artfuldodger on Aug 4, 2021 9:55:45 GMT -5
Does the fact that Kemba is already being bought out a sign that Stevens made the right move when he had a chance? If Kemba does sign with the Knicks does that leave the opening for Boston to sign Dennis Schroder or Reggie Jackson?
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Post by texs31 on Aug 4, 2021 9:58:34 GMT -5
Teams that have a legit chance to compete for a title. What happened to them last year is only part of the equation no? (LAL and MIA were both bounced but have legit shots at extended playoff runs, no?) EDIT - So we don't go back and forth on who is and who isn't, the larger point is that player have a say in where they sign. It's probably not completely accurate to put the lack of activity all on Brad. If you want to overlook a bad season, with bad luck, how aren't the Celtics in the same boat? Nba free agency is about being aggressive, showing the players you want them. I'm not seeing any reports how the Celtics offered guys contracts and they turned them down. I am seeing reports saying we likely won't use the mid-level exception. Okay. C's can be contenders and Brad is failing.
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Post by texs31 on Aug 4, 2021 10:55:32 GMT -5
Kanter coming back per Shams
Different guys in charge but . . . not a great sequence of transactions.
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Post by cdj on Aug 4, 2021 11:20:35 GMT -5
They’re in a very different situation than they were in and I bet it’s pretty cheap. The optics aren’t great but that’s why you have to include context, which not everybody will do
Good pick up for 3C
Like that it’s one year. I think they’re only gonna sign guys to one year deals
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Post by rjp313jr on Aug 4, 2021 11:57:08 GMT -5
Teams that have a legit chance to compete for a title. What happened to them last year is only part of the equation no? (LAL and MIA were both bounced but have legit shots at extended playoff runs, no?) EDIT - So we don't go back and forth on who is and who isn't, the larger point is that player have a say in where they sign. It's probably not completely accurate to put the lack of activity all on Brad. If you want to overlook a bad season, with bad luck, how aren't the Celtics in the same boat? Nba free agency is about being aggressive, showing the players you want them. I'm not seeing any reports how the Celtics offered guys contracts and they turned them down. I am seeing reports saying we likely won't use the mid-level exception. You don’t see reports in the Celtics having interest in players? Or do you dismiss that because there isn’t a report on a “contract offer”? Teams know what the Celts have / it’s mid level or minimum. If they are only offering 1 year they won’t even get to the point if an offer with most players. That’s still being turned down. Any team with LeBron and AD is a potential contender in any NBA players mind. With then making it clear they want to clear the books for next year; they are ensuring they get the scraps of what is left over. I’m not even saying I’m mad about it, but they better play Nesmith, Pritchard and Langford big minutes
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Post by cdj on Aug 4, 2021 11:59:04 GMT -5
Looks like vet min for Kanter
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Post by jmei on Aug 4, 2021 12:08:16 GMT -5
Looks like vet min for Kanter Great deal.
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Aug 4, 2021 12:30:13 GMT -5
If you want to overlook a bad season, with bad luck, how aren't the Celtics in the same boat? Nba free agency is about being aggressive, showing the players you want them. I'm not seeing any reports how the Celtics offered guys contracts and they turned them down. I am seeing reports saying we likely won't use the mid-level exception. You don’t see reports in the Celtics having interest in players? Or do you dismiss that because there isn’t a report on a “contract offer”? Teams know what the Celts have / it’s mid level or minimum. If they are only offering 1 year they won’t even get to the point if an offer with most players. That’s still being turned down. Any team with LeBron and AD is a potential contender in any NBA players mind. With then making it clear they want to clear the books for next year; they are ensuring they get the scraps of what is left over. I’m not even saying I’m mad about it, but they better play Nesmith, Pritchard and Langford big minutes Having interest isn't they offered a contract and the player turned down more money. Example you have no clue if Monk takes the mid-level, Lakers rushed in and he was gone. It's about quick strikes in NBA free agency.
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Aug 4, 2021 12:32:48 GMT -5
Cross off third center.
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Post by cdj on Aug 4, 2021 12:56:18 GMT -5
One year ✔️
Vet min ✔️
Knows role ✔️
Loves city ✔️
Ideal one year bridge player
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Aug 4, 2021 13:47:06 GMT -5
Tyreke Evans two year suspension is up.
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Post by voiceofreason on Aug 4, 2021 15:32:37 GMT -5
At the moment it seems like nobody even wants to play for the C's!!!
I guess we get to see if someone out of PP, RL, RW or AN uses the opportunity to establish themselves as a legit NBA player. Maybe the C's get a lottery pick this year. Maybe they don't break 500. Been a great few years for us fans watching every single move end up in failure. The hapless Knicks will be kicking our ass, the Bulls also.
My guess is the C's will be in the lottery.
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