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He could be a free agent in 2026... should we be targeting him?

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Absolutely

He'd be a restricted free agent? Don't see the point in maneuvering for a RFA.

After all these years of free agents ducking us, we will finally have an advantage with so many Canadians in the nba. Not only them but international players are also very fond of Toronto as we've had Porzingis put us on his short list of destinations when he demanded out from Dallas.

In regards to Nembhard, it's very rare for any rookie to not take the first big extension he gets offered. I doubt he'll make it to unrestricted free agency. He'll either re-sign or be traded prior to then imo.

TheAlchemist23 wrote:He'd be a restricted free agent? Don't see the point in maneuvering for a RFA.

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If Nembhard declines the extension, the Pacers could decline their team option on him in 2025 and extend the qualifying offer for him to become a restricted free agent. If the Pacers exercise the affordable $2 million option for 25-26, Nembhard would then become an unrestricted free agent in 2026."

marc stein talked on this today

I wrote in Sunday's notes compilation about the Pacers' desire to sign Andrew Nembhard to a contract extension this offseason in addition to the lucrative new deal that Indiana is expected to comfortably hash out with Pascal Siakam.

Nembhard's case, it must be noted, is far trickier.

After his outstanding performance in the playoffs, Nembhard is increasingly considered by some rival teams as a lead guard, meaning that he also might project as a player capable of generating a richer offer in down-the-road free agency than the Pacers can offer in an extension this summer.

The Canadian emerged as a sturdy postseason complement to All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton. Yet with a scheduled salary of just $2 million next season in the final year of his current contract, Nembhard will be restricted to tacking on four years in the estimated ballpark of $75 million this offseason due to CBA limits on raises.

Nembhard's eligibility window for a contract extension opens July 22. The Pacers will naturally be hoping that Nembhard, selected No. 31 overall in the 2022 draft, opts for the first semblance of long-term security that can be put on the table this summer rather than trying to play out the longer road to free agency.

If no extension materializes this summer, Indiana would have the option of making Nembhard a restricted free agent in the 2025 offseason — with matching rights on any external offer he gets — by declining its team option for 2025-26 and then issuing him a qualifying offer.

WuTang_OG wrote:marc stein talked on this today

I wrote in Sunday's notes compilation about the Pacers' desire to sign Andrew Nembhard to a contract extension this offseason in addition to the lucrative new deal that Indiana is expected to comfortably hash out with Pascal Siakam.

Nembhard's case, it must be noted, is far trickier.

After his outstanding performance in the playoffs, Nembhard is increasingly considered by some rival teams as a lead guard, meaning that he also might project as a player capable of generating a richer offer in down-the-road free agency than the Pacers can offer in an extension this summer.

The Canadian emerged as a sturdy postseason complement to All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton. Yet with a scheduled salary of just $2 million next season in the final year of his current contract, Nembhard will be restricted to tacking on four years in the estimated ballpark of $75 million this offseason due to CBA limits on raises.

Nembhard's eligibility window for a contract extension opens July 22. The Pacers will naturally be hoping that Nembhard, selected No. 31 overall in the 2022 draft, opts for the first semblance of long-term security that can be put on the table this summer rather than trying to play out the longer road to free agency.

If no extension materializes this summer, Indiana would have the option of making Nembhard a restricted free agent in the 2025 offseason — with matching rights on any external offer he gets — by declining its team option for 2025-26 and then issuing him a qualifying offer.

It's the same scenario Jalen Brunson just went through with the Mavs. Let's see if Indy can handle it better than how the Mavs did.

I think he can potentially be pretty good and he’s a big guard that defends and shoots. So yes.

Surpassed my expectations for sure. The scoring he showed off in the playoffs was unexpected.

Tor_Raps wrote:After all these years of free agents ducking us, we will finally have an advantage with so many Canadians in the nba. Not only them but international players are also very fond of Toronto as we've had Porzingis put us on his short list of destinations when he demanded out from Dallas.

In regards to Nembhard, it's very rare for any rookie to not take the first big extension he gets offered. I doubt he'll make it to unrestricted free agency. He'll either re-sign or be traded prior to then imo.

I doubt it. I think almost all Canadian NBA players are like Tristan Thompson - they identify as US (and acquire US citizenship).

I think European FA are more likely to sign here for that reason.

He's not better than IQ & I have no interest in him as a starting SG. Good player tho

Tor_Raps wrote:

WuTang_OG wrote:marc stein talked on this today

I wrote in Sunday's notes compilation about the Pacers' desire to sign Andrew Nembhard to a contract extension this offseason in addition to the lucrative new deal that Indiana is expected to comfortably hash out with Pascal Siakam.

Nembhard's case, it must be noted, is far trickier.

After his outstanding performance in the playoffs, Nembhard is increasingly considered by some rival teams as a lead guard, meaning that he also might project as a player capable of generating a richer offer in down-the-road free agency than the Pacers can offer in an extension this summer.

The Canadian emerged as a sturdy postseason complement to All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton. Yet with a scheduled salary of just $2 million next season in the final year of his current contract, Nembhard will be restricted to tacking on four years in the estimated ballpark of $75 million this offseason due to CBA limits on raises.

Nembhard's eligibility window for a contract extension opens July 22. The Pacers will naturally be hoping that Nembhard, selected No. 31 overall in the 2022 draft, opts for the first semblance of long-term security that can be put on the table this summer rather than trying to play out the longer road to free agency.

If no extension materializes this summer, Indiana would have the option of making Nembhard a restricted free agent in the 2025 offseason — with matching rights on any external offer he gets — by declining its team option for 2025-26 and then issuing him a qualifying offer.

It's the same scenario Jalen Brunson just went through with the Mavs. Let's see if Indy can handle it better than how the Mavs did.

I was going to flippantly post, just hire his dad. Decided to google his dad first, and found:

https://basketball.on.ca/building-future-ontario-basketball-names-claude-nembhard-chief-executive-officer/#:~:text=The%20Board%20of%20Directors%2C%20on,as%20a%20coach%20and%20administrator.

Claude Nembhard was a youth coach and now an executive with Basketball Ontario. Maybe not an assistant coach like Rick Brunson but it wouldn't be a stretch for the Raptors to hire him in some community relations role, to get a leg up on attracting Andrew.

WaltFrazier wrote:

Tor_Raps wrote:

WuTang_OG wrote:marc stein talked on this today

It's the same scenario Jalen Brunson just went through with the Mavs. Let's see if Indy can handle it better than how the Mavs did.

I was going to flippantly post, just hire his dad. Decided to google his dad first, and found:

https://basketball.on.ca/building-future-ontario-basketball-names-claude-nembhard-chief-executive-officer/#:~:text=The%20Board%20of%20Directors%2C%20on,as%20a%20coach%20and%20administrator.

Claude Nembhard was a youth coach and now an executive with Basketball Ontario. Maybe not an assistant coach like Rick Brunson but it wouldn't be a stretch for the Raptors to hire him in some community relations role, to get a leg up on attracting Andrew.

Or his uncle

WaltFrazier wrote:

Tor_Raps wrote:

WuTang_OG wrote:marc stein talked on this today

It's the same scenario Jalen Brunson just went through with the Mavs. Let's see if Indy can handle it better than how the Mavs did.

I was going to flippantly post, just hire his dad. Decided to google his dad first, and found:

https://basketball.on.ca/building-future-ontario-basketball-names-claude-nembhard-chief-executive-officer/#:~:text=The%20Board%20of%20Directors%2C%20on,as%20a%20coach%20and%20administrator.

Claude Nembhard was a youth coach and now an executive with Basketball Ontario. Maybe not an assistant coach like Rick Brunson but it wouldn't be a stretch for the Raptors to hire him in some community relations role, to get a leg up on attracting Andrew.

I can get on board with this level of tampering.

TheAlchemist23 wrote:He'd be a restricted free agent? Don't see the point in maneuvering for a RFA.

Pacers will be close to luxury tax in two years why not grab him?

Been a huge fan since last season and I really thought he was gonna be part of the siakam deal. I’m sure Masai asked but pacers probably said no.
I knew he was a starter when he destroyed the warriors in their building and he was cooking every single player.

This playoffs has opened everyone’s eyes to him and the pacers will pay him for sure.

Nembhard would be great to beef up our guard rotation.

He’s going to take the extension if offered because he hasn’t really been paid yet and the will be ripping up a team option for way less and giving him a huge raise. Maybe it is a three year extension with a player option but you don’t risk it in my opinion on your first pay day.

DelAbbot wrote:

Tor_Raps wrote:After all these years of free agents ducking us, we will finally have an advantage with so many Canadians in the nba. Not only them but international players are also very fond of Toronto as we've had Porzingis put us on his short list of destinations when he demanded out from Dallas.

In regards to Nembhard, it's very rare for any rookie to not take the first big extension he gets offered. I doubt he'll make it to unrestricted free agency. He'll either re-sign or be traded prior to then imo.

I doubt it. I think almost all Canadian NBA players are like Tristan Thompson - they identify as US (and acquire US citizenship).

If that was true why would so many be happy to play for Team Canada?

lobosloboslobos wrote:

DelAbbot wrote:

Tor_Raps wrote:After all these years of free agents ducking us, we will finally have an advantage with so many Canadians in the nba. Not only them but international players are also very fond of Toronto as we've had Porzingis put us on his short list of destinations when he demanded out from Dallas.

In regards to Nembhard, it's very rare for any rookie to not take the first big extension he gets offered. I doubt he'll make it to unrestricted free agency. He'll either re-sign or be traded prior to then imo.

I doubt it. I think almost all Canadian NBA players are like Tristan Thompson - they identify as US (and acquire US citizenship).

I think European FA are more likely to sign here for that reason.

If that was true why would so many be happy to play for Team Canada?

and why would Euro's that have zero ties to Canada at all have more reason to sign here than Canadians that at least have some?

New breed of Canadian players. They are not embarrassed to be Canadian - they embrace it.