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Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
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Chicago's interest in restricted free agent Lonzo Ball continues to be hotly discussed in league circles 26-ish hours away from free agency (officially) starting. Question to consider: If New Orleans isn't getting Kyle Lowry, why not keep Lonzo? More: marcstein.substack.com
TBH, Miami is the better spot for him. Jimmy Butler is hungry and in his prime, and when adding Bam to the picture, thats a nice nucleus. Im at peace with Lowry not joining, especially with the costs that it would take.
I don't think a 3yr/$105m deal would be notably bad.
As Shamit pointed out earlier, if Lowry were to be wrapped into the Memphis deal (as he should be) then there's no difference between $30m a year (which would be $90/3yrs) and $36m a year (3yrs/$102m) when it comes to our options. The higher yearly amount doesn't actually limit what we can do any more than the lower amount does. So the only difference, practically speaking, is how much it costs the people paying and I don't care about that at all.
Edit: particularly if, of course, you can get that third year only partially guaranteed.
Last edited by Pelicanidae; 08-01-2021 at 02:53 PM.
Or at least, not bad.
As long as we don't trade away any really good stuff for bad stuff, or take on tons of bad money (bloated, lengthy contracts for mediocre players, etc) then I don't really mind. Either make the team better or stay the course. Please no massive mess ups.
I am worried we should be preparing ourselves for Griff to overpay Dinwiddie as our starting PG next year. Just feels like something he would do.
So, what is everyone?s opinion on plan B if the Pelicans miss out on Lowry? I also agree that a large Dinwiddie contract would be a terrible idea. Although, that could be something that Langdon may push for as he is very familiar with Dinwiddie through the Nets.
Last edited by Darkhorse985; 08-01-2021 at 04:22 PM.
Charlotte is allowing G Malik Monk to become an unrestricted free agent, and extends qualifying offer to make G Devonte Graham a restricted free agent, per team.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 1, 2021
So... What are all of our attainable options even if we don't care for it?
1. Sign and Trade for Lowry
2. Trade for Dragic
3. Trade for Brogdon
4. Tim Hardaway Jr
5. Extend Lonzo
6. Dennis Schroder
7. Trade for Ricky Rubio
8. Sign Dinwiddie
9. Sign a bottom of the barrel guy - Peyton, Derrick Rose, Reggie Jackson
Am I missing anyone else?
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is expected to decline his $36 million player option to become an unrestricted free agent, league sources tell @YahooSports.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) August 1, 2021
Not a surprise, even if he stays in LA (which I think he probably will) he was going to turn this down and try and get more money/years. But there it is.
Phoenix Suns’ Chris Paul is declining his $44.2 million player option for the 2021-22 season and becoming an unrestricted free agent, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 1, 2021
Again, no surprises, but the pennies are dropping.
The Memphis Grizzlies have declined Justise Winslow's $13 million team option for next season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 1, 2021
Not quite the superstar name of Kawhi or CP3, but there's another
A couple noteworthy Pelicans-related comments from @JakeLFischer in Twitter spaces just now. He said that the Pelicans will offer Lowry the most money (not a shock) and that they may make a strong offer for Spencer Dinwiddie if they lose out on Lowry and let Lonzo go elsewhere.
— Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) August 1, 2021
Prepared for the ultimate disappointment of us paying Dinwiddie $25m a year. Crushing my soul.
Missed this, but another name to watch for the Pels:https://t.co/coffBv6yDr
— Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) August 1, 2021
Norm Powell is someone I'd be alright with. I'm not in love with him but he's solid enough, for the right money he'd be cool.
Would expect Smart to be re-routed if we got him, but another case where I'd be happy to have him if not.
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