2024 NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference Finals: #1 Boston Celtics vs #6 Indiana Pacers (BOS WINS 4-0)

[RB34]

Nesmith getting that call is wild

[IMF]

Honestly Nembhard will be expensive. How good is this kid? Can do it all. Can the Pacers go over the cap to keep him?

Spurs should aim to get him

He still has two more years under contract. He's not a free agent until the summer of 2026.

Since he was a second rounder (right?) we can’t lock him into the usual rookie extension. He’ll hit unrestricted free agency. Or is there any possibility of offering him a large extension or are we restricted by the usual rules regarding raises?

We might get put in a position of choosing between him and Mathurin, but Mathurin is a higher ceiling guy and more of a sure bet to keep on a second contract extension, which makes the choice look pretty probable that we choose Mathurin barring a huge trade.

[Chuck Everett]

Nembhard may contractually be the best value in the NBA

Just another reminder for people who think second round picks have no value.

[AussieCeltic]

lol at Turner bro.

[RB34]

Go make some Lego Turner

[___Rand___]

I'm glad Turner is playing physical and pissed. About time someone from Pacers is.

[Papi_swav]

If you're a point guard, there are definitely two coaches you want to play for. Carlisle and Thibs. Those guys get a lot out of their PG's.

D'Antoni

[Zeno]

Nembhard gives me Dallas Brunson vibes. He can make a series of moves inside the arc. He likes to shoot mid range jumpers and is not afraid of the moment. Hali got injured just like how Luka got injured 2 seasons ago in the playoffs. Both Brunson and Nembhard took advantage of it and really shined.

Well. At least I don't think the Pacers are gonna let him get away.

It might get dicey to afford him with the Pasal max and Hali supermax plus Turner extension. Every team is going to have to make tough choices.

[meatball sub]

turner is a fake tough guy. this dude plays with legos. he dont want any real smoke

[SerialChiller]

Brown a lil B**ch lol

[Chuck Everett]

Honestly Nembhard will be expensive. How good is this kid? Can do it all. Can the Pacers go over the cap to keep him?

Spurs should aim to get him

He still has two more years under contract. He's not a free agent until the summer of 2026.

Since he was a second rounder (right?) we can’t lock him into the usual rookie extension. He’ll hit unrestricted free agency. Or is there any possibility of offering him a large extension or are we restricted by the usual rules regarding raises?

We might get put in a position of choosing between him and Mathurin, but Mathurin is a higher ceiling guy and more of a sure bet to keep on a second contract extension, which makes the choice look pretty probable that we choose Mathurin barring a huge trade.

If the Pacers elect to make him a free agent after his third season, then he would be a RFA. Thunder signed Lu Dort to a 4 year deal. They elected to make him a RFA after his third year. Pelicans did the same with Herb Jones. This doesn't mean they will feel they can afford him, but they don't have to lose him.

[Loaded_Hollows]

Turner playing football

[LaLover11]

Nembhard gives me Dallas Brunson vibes. He can make a series of moves inside the arc. He likes to shoot mid range jumpers and is not afraid of the moment. Hali got injured just like how Luka got injured 2 seasons ago in the playoffs. Both Brunson and Nembhard took advantage of it and really shined.

Well. At least I don't think the Pacers are gonna let him get away.

It might get dicey to afford him with the Pasal max and Hali supermax plus Turner extension. Every team is going to have to make tough choices.

Hali is not worth the Supermax

[AussieCeltic]

Should’ve been a second tech on Turner. Tatum has received techs for way less than that. Be consistent

[Kalela]

Celtics offense is ugly.

[BrianInPhilly]

As someone rooting for Indy, get Turner out of there. Those were correct calls, he's just having dumb play after dumb play. 3 straight TO's

[Chuck Everett]

Nice find to Jackson.

[Loaded_Hollows]

Did Breen just say he hopes they back off?!?! wtf?!?? Why does he deserve preferential treatment? This is what’s wrong with the nba. That’s a tech!!!! He’s out!!!! WTF

[IMF]

He still has two more years under contract. He's not a free agent until the summer of 2026.

Since he was a second rounder (right?) we can’t lock him into the usual rookie extension. He’ll hit unrestricted free agency. Or is there any possibility of offering him a large extension or are we restricted by the usual rules regarding raises?

We might get put in a position of choosing between him and Mathurin, but Mathurin is a higher ceiling guy and more of a sure bet to keep on a second contract extension, which makes the choice look pretty probable that we choose Mathurin barring a huge trade.

If the Pacers elect to make him a free agent after his third season, then he would be a RFA. Thunder signed Lu Dort to a 4 year deal. They elected to make him a RFA after his third year. Pelicans did the same with Herb Jones. This doesn't mean they will feel they can afford him, but they don't have to lose him.

Good to know! I think I remember reading that now that you can still get RFA on a second rounder with a 4 year deal. Used to be they always hit UFA if I’m not mistaken.

[RB34]

Nesmith getting all the calls and getting called for nothing on the other end.