Buyout/Free Agent Thread, 2023-24

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Most we can offer now on a standard contract is two years minimum (incl. remainder of this year). So he'll be UFA end of next season. As opposed to just waiting for the season to end when he'll be RFA. Offer a two-year contract then. Seems like a waste to sign him just to sit on the bench next of couple of months.

What did the Cavs do to get four years with Craig Porter Jr, that was using the MLE? Celtics are out of the running for that exception moving forward, is that right?

Seems like getting guys in the 2nd round (and having four year cheap contracts) will be more preferable moving forward than the UDFA route they’ve gone with lately (eg Hauser’s longer deal).

If that’s the case wouldn’t surprise if they start drafting some older second round guys they can have for deep depth for multiple years.

Yep, Cavs had the NT-MLE, IINM. Cs only have the veteran's minimum exception to work with.

That's a fair assumption.

Craig Porter Jr is also just a rookie who went undrafted in 2023. So perhaps Cleveland is able to sign him to a longer term deal (a standard 4 year contract that most rookies get these days), similar to how GG Jackson was on a 2-way (went in the 2nd round of the 2023 draft) but just got signed to a 4 year standard contract with the Grizzlies... whereas Queta is in a different situation since he's not a rookie - he's a 3rd year NBA player who was drafted way back in 2021.

[Dogen]

Memphis is in free fall. They have a ton of players on the roster, and will probably get a high lotto pick in the draft.

Odds of Konchar being bought out? Celtics were interested. He'd be a nice pick up. Complimentary piece to Tillman and Springer as bench pieces with AH, PP and SH.

[Celts17Pride]

Memphis is in free fall. They have a ton of players on the roster, and will probably get a high lotto pick in the draft.

Odds of Konchar being bought out? Celtics were interested. He'd be a nice pick up. Complimentary piece to Tillman and Springer as bench pieces with AH, PP and SH.

Konchar is not getting bought out, he has 3 years and $18 million left on his contract after this year. By the way, Konchar is horrible. If the Celtics wanted Konchar all they have to do is play Svi Mykhailiuk who is actually an upgrade to Konchar.

[Curmudgeon]

Suppose the 2-way player rejects the QO and opts for unrestricted free agency in a year?

[Hal14]

Memphis is in free fall. They have a ton of players on the roster, and will probably get a high lotto pick in the draft.

Odds of Konchar being bought out? Celtics were interested. He'd be a nice pick up. Complimentary piece to Tillman and Springer as bench pieces with AH, PP and SH.

Konchar is not getting bought out, he has 3 years and $18 million left on his contract after this year. By the way, Konchar is horrible. If the Celtics wanted Konchar all they have to do is play Svi Mykhailiuk who is actually an upgrade to Konchar.

I doubt Konchar gets bought out but let's not act like it's a certainty that it won't happen. Blake Griffin still had $75 mil on his contract when he was bought out by the Pistons so $18 mil for Konchar is much less than that..

And Konchar is better than Svi, imo. Much better defender, much better rebounder, stronger physically. Consistent rotation player for the Grizzlies for 4 years now (most of that time the Grizz were one of the top teams in the west) whereas Svi has bounced around the league, playing for Toronto, Knicks, Hornets and Celtics over the past few years and the only 1 of those 4 teams where Svi got playing time was a 10 or so game sample size at the end of the season for a tanking Hornets team.

[Dogen]

Memphis is in free fall. They have a ton of players on the roster, and will probably get a high lotto pick in the draft.

Odds of Konchar being bought out? Celtics were interested. He'd be a nice pick up. Complimentary piece to Tillman and Springer as bench pieces with AH, PP and SH.

Konchar is not getting bought out, he has 3 years and $18 million left on his contract after this year. By the way, Konchar is horrible. If the Celtics wanted Konchar all they have to do is play Svi Mykhailiuk who is actually an upgrade to Konchar.

LOLOL at Svi being an upgrade. Better shooter, but not even close as a defender, rebounder, ball handler. Konchar is a different type of player. Konchar fits more of a need here, whereas Svi has Hauser in front of him and has not made any impact (I'm saying this as someone who liked the SVI signing).

Contract-wise, yeah, that's what I mean, they have a lot of players, a high draft pick, and will likely be in the trade market. If Konchar has value to them as a contract, then you have a good point.

[BK_2020]

Memphis is in free fall. They have a ton of players on the roster, and will probably get a high lotto pick in the draft.

Odds of Konchar being bought out? Celtics were interested. He'd be a nice pick up. Complimentary piece to Tillman and Springer as bench pieces with AH, PP and SH.

Konchar is not getting bought out, he has 3 years and $18 million left on his contract after this year. By the way, Konchar is horrible. If the Celtics wanted Konchar all they have to do is play Svi Mykhailiuk who is actually an upgrade to Konchar.

I doubt Konchar gets bought out but let's not act like it's a certainty that it won't happen. Blake Griffin still had $75 mil on his contract when he was bought out by the Pistons so $18 mil for Konchar is much less than that..

And Konchar is better than Svi, imo. Much better defender, much better rebounder, stronger physically. Consistent rotation player for the Grizzlies for 4 years now (most of that time the Grizz were one of the top teams in the west) whereas Svi has bounced around the league, playing for Toronto, Knicks, Hornets and Celtics over the past few years and the only 1 of those 4 teams where Svi got playing time was a 10 or so game sample size at the end of the season for a tanking Hornets team.

Blake Griffin gave up $13 mil. for the buyout, a big chunk of his salary. He could afford to do that since he knew he was getting signed somewhere anyway, and he had already made a ton of money. I don't think Konchar can do the same. It's an open question whether he gets another NBA contract, let alone for the next 3 years.

[Dogen]

Konchar is not getting bought out, he has 3 years and $18 million left on his contract after this year. By the way, Konchar is horrible. If the Celtics wanted Konchar all they have to do is play Svi Mykhailiuk who is actually an upgrade to Konchar.

I doubt Konchar gets bought out but let's not act like it's a certainty that it won't happen. Blake Griffin still had $75 mil on his contract when he was bought out by the Pistons so $18 mil for Konchar is much less than that..

And Konchar is better than Svi, imo. Much better defender, much better rebounder, stronger physically. Consistent rotation player for the Grizzlies for 4 years now (most of that time the Grizz were one of the top teams in the west) whereas Svi has bounced around the league, playing for Toronto, Knicks, Hornets and Celtics over the past few years and the only 1 of those 4 teams where Svi got playing time was a 10 or so game sample size at the end of the season for a tanking Hornets team.

Blake Griffin gave up $13 mil. for the buyout, a big chunk of his salary. He could afford to do that since he knew he was getting signed somewhere anyway, and he had already made a ton of money. I don't think Konchar can do the same. It's an open question whether he gets another NBA contract, let alone for the next 3 years.

There were reports that the Celtics were interested in Konchar. That is what I based my reasoning on. If the Celtics like him and think he can be our poor man's Derrick White and may keep him for a couple years on team friendly deal, then that's a consideration.

I have no idea what the rules are about team's discussing such tings are, or how Konchar thinks. If being a part of a team with realistic championship goals this season is important to him, and if he has the confidence in himself that he can find another gig, then getting the buy out now might worok for him.

Bunch of "ifs". It's speculative. I'm just putting it out there. And a change of scenery/chemistry might do him well. Brad seems to see something in him (allegedly), and Brad is pretty good at this.

[shackles10]

Everyone saw this coming from 10 miles away. Hometown. Reunites with the coach that helped him to a title. Open spot for a starting PG. Eat-All-You-Can Cheesesteaks.

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Makes sense. That's why Sixers were fine with trading Springer. They knew they were gonna get Lowry

But did they know it's 2024?

[JaMarco]

Disappointed in the GOAT GM Stevens not making the obvious move signing Gallo yet.

[Dogen]

Who was high on replacing Al "Sweet Plantain" Horford with a steaming pile of Beef Stew?

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/274705/Isaiah-Stewart-Punches-Drew-Eubanks-In-Face-Before-Pistons-Suns-Game

[GoCeltics123]

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[playa-hater]

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makes sense. Both teams would have more PT than us plus he can still plot his revenge against us. You know that's what he wants.

[playa-hater]

Disappointed in the GOAT GM Stevens not making the obvious move signing Gallo yet.

Actually think he would be a good fit with Jokic in Denver.

[Shak_Celts]

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He’ll choose Bucks for sure! Can’t wait for the matchup!

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Pat Bev pod lol.

First that guy breaks the news of him being traded to the bucks and now this.

That guy is a character.

[fallguy]

Gallinari would really help the Bucks' point-of-attack defense.

[Celts17Pride]

My top two choices are apparently off the board, Gallo and Thad Young. Just bring back IT

[Larry_Russell]

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He’ll choose Bucks for sure! Can’t wait for the matchup!

Yeah brissett versus gallo for 6 minutes.

[fishdoctor]

Victor Oladipo please . . .