Free Agency 2023

[Pelicanidae]

RFA Rui Hachimura has agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal to return to the Lakers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2023

Lakers retain

[Pelicanidae]

Yikes if that?s the case is bye bye Trey

Good luck getting literally anyone else on his level for anything less.

This is the state of the NBA cap right now. Elite roleplayers get $30m a year. Stars get $40m a year. Megastars get $50m a year. That's how it is now.

We'll retain Trey for $30m a year and we'll be practically forced to because we're already over the cap and there's no other avenues to adding major talent. Why do you think people were so worried about the new CBA?

[Pelicanidae]

Free agent Cam Reddish has agreed to a two-year deal with the Lakers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2023

The confluence of Cam Reddish fans who are still sure he's gonna be a star and Lakers fans is going to be a toxic cocktail.

[Pelicanidae]

Good luck getting literally anyone else on his level for anything less.

This is the state of the NBA cap right now. Elite roleplayers get $30m a year. Stars get $40m a year. Megastars get $50m a year. That's how it is now.

We'll retain Trey for $30m a year and we'll be practically forced to because we're already over the cap and there's no other avenues to adding major talent. Why do you think people were so worried about the new CBA?

To emphasise my point:

Free agent G Fred VanVleet has agreed on a three-year, $130 million contract with the Houston Rockets, @KlutchSports CEO Rich Paul and agent Erika Ruiz tell ESPN. Rockets land ex-Raptors All-Star in his prime at 29 years old. pic.twitter.com/B6WwPmLYq1

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023

[As I See It]

Yikes if that?s the case is bye bye Trey

First let's see who plays this year and for how many games. History has been a thorn in the team's side

"All together now; everyone hold your breath!!"

[Pelicanidae]

Still technically available, according to Spotrac

- dwight Powell
- dillon Brooks
- Brook Lopez
- d'Angelo Russell
- Seth Curry
- dylan Windler
- PJ Washington (RFA)
- Matisse Thybulle (RFA)
- Jaxson Hayes
- Jaylen Nowell
- Christian Wood
- Jae Crowder
- Paul Reed (RFA)
- Mason Plumlee
- Jalen Mcdaniels
- Torrey Craig
- Jeff Green


et cetera

[AUSSIE_PELICAN]

Good luck getting literally anyone else on his level for anything less.

This is the state of the NBA cap right now. Elite roleplayers get $30m a year. Stars get $40m a year. Megastars get $50m a year. That's how it is now.

We'll retain Trey for $30m a year and we'll be practically forced to because we're already over the cap and there's no other avenues to adding major talent. Why do you think people were so worried about the new CBA?

CJ will be gone by then.
Trey, Zion and BI will all be making 30-35M in 2 years.

[Pelifan]

Yikes if that?s the case is bye bye Trey

Don't really have to think about Trey for 2 more years. A lot can change in that time.

[As I See It]

CJ will be gone by then.
Trey, Zion and BI will all be making 30-35M in 2 years.

I think you are right. In fact, if we fall out of serious contention this year, CJ may be on the move this year at the trade deadline.

[Pelicanidae]

CJ will be gone by then.
Trey, Zion and BI will all be making 30-35M in 2 years.

When BI gets extended, he's going to be making $40m+ a year, that's pretty much a given. He's making $36m a year by the end of this contract and when he gets extended he'll be eligible for the larger max.

You're right that CJ should be gone by then, but also, I'm not the one worried about it - I'm happy to pay Trey $30m. I'm just very aware that if you're paying $36m a year to Zion, $30m a year to Trey, $40m a year to Ingram, $13m a year to Herb, that's basically your salary cap gone on 4 guys and you have no flexibility, to be real.

And that's with Herb on this relatively team friendly deal.

So you better believe that those 4 + Jordan Hawkins and minimum contracts is a championship team, because if you don't, that's all we got.

Still a bit of time in the next 18 months or so to make moves, but will Griff? I have zero reason to think he will.

[Pelicanidae]

Full MLE for Schroder to replace FVV. Raps going out sad https://t.co/Bjhrq1WCPD

— Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) July 1, 2023

[Pelicanidae]

Free agent guard Seth Curry has agreed on a two-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks, co-head of @CAA_Basketball Austin Brown tells ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023

[Pelicanidae]

Free agent Derrick Rose intends to sign a multi-year agreement with the Memphis Grizzlies, per SNY sources.

— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) July 1, 2023

[Pelifan]

When BI gets extended, he's going to be making $40m+ a year, that's pretty much a given. He's making $36m a year by the end of this contract and when he gets extended he'll be eligible for the larger max.

You're right that CJ should be gone by then, but also, I'm not the one worried about it - I'm happy to pay Trey $30m. I'm just very aware that if you're paying $36m a year to Zion, $30m a year to Trey, $40m a year to Ingram, $13m a year to Herb, that's basically your salary cap gone on 4 guys and you have no flexibility, to be real.

And that's with Herb on this relatively team friendly deal.

So you better believe that those 4 + Jordan Hawkins and minimum contracts is a championship team, because if you don't, that's all we got.

Still a bit of time in the next 18 months or so to make moves, but will Griff? I have zero reason to think he will.

out on Dyson already huh?

Griff has made plenty of moves up to this point for better or worse, i don't see why that would stop unless the pelicans actually start winning. The front office's hands are a bit tied this FA, but it would not shock me to see moves coming over the course of the next season.

[Pelicanidae]

out on Dyson already huh?

Griff has made plenty of moves up to this point for better or worse, i don't see why that would stop unless the pelicans actually start winning. The front office's hands are a bit tied this FA, but it would not shock me to see moves coming over the course of the next season.

I think dyson is still in that zone where he could or could-not work out. He has promise but I'm not pinning anything to him yet, it will really be make-or-break for him whether he can put together a little scoring package.

I only mentioned Hawkins because at least he has a bankable NBA skill and his rookie deal will still be active by the time all these big contracts crush in.

[As I See It]

I think dyson is still in that zone where he could or could-not work out. He has promise but I'm not pinning anything to him yet, it will really be make-or-break for him whether he can put together a little scoring package.

I only mentioned Hawkins because at least he has a bankable NBA skill and his rookie deal will still be active by the time all these big contracts crush in.

If I remember correctly, dae, you weren't high on Hawkins at all. If I'm mistaken, accept my apologies.

Here I found it....

I like Jose a lot, but if the right deal exists it's hard to frame him as untouchable, and then they might be interested in a backup guard which would make something like the Podziemski pick more likely - or someone I dislike like Hawkins

[Pelicanidae]

BREAKING: All-Star G Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers are agreed on a five-year, designated maximum contract extension that could be worth up to $260 million, his agents Dave Spahn and Aaron Mintz of @CAASports tell ESPN. Haliburton is fully the franchise cornerstone now. pic.twitter.com/je59CkPNOj

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023

[Pelicanidae]

If I remember correctly, dae, you weren't high on Hawkins at all. If I'm mistaken, accept my apologies.

Here I found it....

Except for his shooting, which I said was probably the best in class - my concern is all his other skills. Which is the bankable skill to which I refer: shooting.

Honestly, if you're going to continue being a petty troll the least you could do is update your pedantry from time to time.

[Pelicanidae]

BREAKING: Memphis Grizzlies G Desmond Bane has agreed on a five-year, $207M max contract extension, his agents Jim Tanner, Max Wiepking and Terrence Felder of @_Tandemse tell ESPN. Grizzlies’ cornerstone players — Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Bane — are secured long-term. pic.twitter.com/tFeXZedcst

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023

[As I See It]

Except for his shooting, which I said was probably the best in class - my concern is all his other skills. Which is the bankable skill to which I refer: shooting.

Honestly, if you're going to continue being a petty troll the least you could do is update your pedantry from time to time.

dae, I'm not trolling...just setting the record straight.

Like it or not, I have been consistent in all my posts. You?

[Creative]

ESPN Reporting with @_andrew_lopez: Free agent F Herb Jones has agreed on a new four-year, $54M deal to stay with the New Orleans Pelicans, his agents Mark Bartelstein and Kieran Piller of @PrioritySports tell ESPN. Jones declined his option to sign a long-term deal with Pels. pic.twitter.com/7r0r212hWZ

? Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023

Hey! Just as predicted!

4 more years of Herb!

Great contract with No player option. Nice one Griff! I’m happy to see Herb in Pelicans uniform in next 4 years !!

[RobertM320]

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1675135498879217664

Free agent center Jaxson Hayes has agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023

[Pelifan]

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1675135498879217664

Free agent center Jaxson Hayes has agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023

Time to sign Bamba.

[As I See It]

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1675135498879217664

Free agent center Jaxson Hayes has agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023

This one really hurts; really thought we had a special player in JAX.

[bradael]

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1675135498879217664

Free agent center Jaxson Hayes has agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN.

? Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023

Lakers with Cam Reddish, Rui, and Jaxson Hayes from the 2019 draft. It's as if they're trying to collect all the top 10 picks from that year. Also goes to show that top 10 picks aren't generally as valuable as people think. They often turn out like these 3. 6 and 7 that year were Jarrett Culver and Colby White also.