Al and Nic's Impending Free Agency.

[Braggins]

My bet is that both would be gone, plus Lin.

Lets say batum has a poor season, will you still overpay?

Depends on how poor and the circumstances behind it, but probably.

[therebirth]

Will you pay $20m if he average 12 4 4 on 42% shooting and 33% from 3?

[BlackOutBuzz]

My bet is that both would be gone, plus Lin.

I have that feeling too. Cho was on the radio talking about waiting to hear from batum's agent after resigning gilchrist. I think they tried to extend him and they didn't agree on a contract. Batum's agent is known to be tough and cho and his little assistant jobs may depend on it. Lets say batum has a poor season, will you still overpay?

Interesting note. Since we're over the cap we can't re-negotiate his deal, but we could do an extension. Problem is we could only offer raises at a max rate of 7.5% of his current deal. Basically he'd be giving up a lot of money if he agreed to an extension vs. waiting for free agency.

[HornetJail]

Will you pay $20m if he average 12 4 4 on 42% shooting and 33% from 3?

He would have to be playing MKG level defense to command that kind of money. He could command $20M with 12/6/6 on 45/35 and above average but not elite D though

[Liver_Pooty]

A majority of the stuff Batum does doesn't translate to the box score. He's going to get paid by someone

[kent335]

Might as well wait until the season is over before making any decision.