2025 Free Agency

[shrink]

If Chris Paul gets bought out, do we take a run at him?

I was just coming to post. Since he’s under the MLE, we could sign him.

I’m not a fan of Chris Paul, the person, but I have lots of respect for Chris Paul, the basketball player. With Conley’s slow start and Dillingham not ready, Paul could walk onto a contender and be the starter. Also, aside from Mike Conley, there is probably no better player on the league than CP to feed Gobert on lobs, or run pick-and-rolls. I’d go get him.

[Klomp]

If Chris Paul gets bought out, do we take a run at him?

I was just coming to post. Since he’s under the MLE, we could sign him.

I’m not a fan of Chris Paul, the person, but I have lots of respect for Chris Paul, the basketball player. With Conley’s slow start and Dillingham not ready, Paul could walk onto a contender and be the starter. Also, aside from Mike Conley, there is probably no better player on the league than CP to feed Gobert on lobs, or run pick-and-rolls. I’d go get him.

Remember too, that's another incredible mentorship opportunity where a positive relationship has already been formed between veteran and young player.

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[FrenchMinnyFan]

If Chris Paul gets bought out, do we take a run at him?

I was just coming to post. Since he’s under the MLE, we could sign him.

I’m not a fan of Chris Paul, the person, but I have lots of respect for Chris Paul, the basketball player. With Conley’s slow start and Dillingham not ready, Paul could walk onto a contender and be the starter. Also, aside from Mike Conley, there is probably no better player on the league than CP to feed Gobert on lobs, or run pick-and-rolls. I’d go get him.

I agree. CP will be a huge addition at the minimum. Him and Mike does not have to play 30 min per game which let space to Rob to grow.

[Domejandro]

I think Chris Paul has better options which could offer a higher chance at a championship (and more playing time).

[winforlose]

I think Chris Paul has better options which could offer a higher chance at a championship (and more playing time).

I am not sure about latter, and I think he would improve our chances at the former. His play is still quite useful this season. I could see him getting 25 a night and having as good a chance with us any other fringe team. Maybe better when he fills a key weakness.

[minimus]

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It looks like Day'Ron Sharpe price will be close to full MLE.

[shrink]

I appreciate the update, but we’ll see about Sharpe’s next deal. Mediocre players can sometimes have big nights on tanking teams. For instance, he only scored 7 points in the previous game, and he managed to commit 4 PF’s in 12 minutes the game before.

Last night was great, and maybe revealed his potential, but these were by far his career highs on point, rebounds and minutes.

[Klomp]

I appreciate the update, but we’ll see about Sharpe’s next deal. Mediocre players can sometimes have big nights on tanking teams. For instance, he only scored 7 points in the previous game, and he managed to commit 4 PF’s in 12 minutes the game before.

Last night was great, and maybe revealed his potential, but these were by far his career highs on point, rebounds and minutes.

I tend to agree. I think it's one contract too early, somewhat like it was for NAW's current deal. Especially for a team currently 11th in the East. In his favor though, he's a big man and he's only 23.

[minimus]

Yeah. I am looking for Isaiah Hartenstein before someone pays him

[coolcono]

I was thinking about priorities and couldn't find the threat, but I thought this would adequately cover the question of who do the T'Wolves keep between Reid and NWA. I was considering how well the draft picks have been developing, and thought that should tilt the needle towards keeping Naz.

[minimus]

The whole FA discussion (or guys on other teams that I would like to target in a trade) is a dynamic one as well. Day'Ron Sharpe had a pretty meh game today, Jalen Smith was mediocre, Lonzo Ball is dealing with injuries. Tyus Jones is an interesting example as well: in 2025 he has 8PPG, 38%FG and lost his spot in the starting five (was the reason he signed with PHO), and PHo are below play-in zone. Maybe it's time to come home?

P.S. Monte Morris has been playing consistently bad. Not sure what happened to him.

[minimus]

Day'Ron Sharpe is back to the Earth in last games. Still one of my favorite targets when MIN want to re-inforce froncourt by adding backup bigman, if he accepts a multiyear deal around 8-10 mil per year.

[minimus]

How about Steven Adams as backup С? He is FA this summer

[winforlose]

How about Steven Adams as backup С? He is FA this summer

Depends on money. If we move Randle and give Naz and NAW 25, then we would need Adams to take the tax payer MLE. I think the market will be good enough for backup Cs that we cannot afford him. Would be nice though.

[BlacJacMac]

How about Steven Adams as backup С? He is FA this summer

I'm kind of shocked he's only 31 years old.

I wonder if him missing last year and playing only 13 MPG this year will really depress his value?

[minimus]

I wonder what type of contract gets Tyus Jones this offseason. I know he is limited, but at least he can take care of the ball

[life_saver]

Lets say both NAW & Naz leave but Wolves sign Randle to a 3 yr $120M contract (after he opts out of $31M player option)...assuming Wolves draft 2 players with both the picks they have this year, that would leave them at around $190-192M payroll for next season...now what would be the maximum Wolves would be able to spend in Free Agency in this situation ?

[shrink]

Lets say both NAW & Naz leave but Wolves sign Randle to a 3 yr $120M contract (after he opts out of $31M player option)...assuming Wolves draft 2 players with both the picks they have this year, that would leave them at around $190-192M payroll for next season...now what would be the maximum Wolves would be able to spend in Free Agency in this situation ?

The NBA projects the second apron for the 2025-26 season to be $207.8 million, a significant increase from the $188.9 million in the 2024-25 season. This jump is part of a 10% increase in the salary cap, which is projected to be $154.6 million, and the luxury tax is projected to be $187.9 million. The first apron is also projected to be $195.9 million

If under the second apron, we can use the Tax-payer MLE of $5,685,000 if it doesn’t put us over. [EDIT] If we are over the second apron, we can only sign free agents to vet min deals.

Luxury threshold is up to $188, if you think ownership will go cheap, even after playoff success.

[life_saver]

Lets say both NAW & Naz leave but Wolves sign Randle to a 3 yr $120M contract (after he opts out of $31M player option)...assuming Wolves draft 2 players with both the picks they have this year, that would leave them at around $190-192M payroll for next season...now what would be the maximum Wolves would be able to spend in Free Agency in this situation ?

The NBA projects the second apron for the 2025-26 season to be $207.8 million, a significant increase from the $188.9 million in the 2024-25 season. This jump is part of a 10% increase in the salary cap, which is projected to be $154.6 million, and the luxury tax is projected to be $187.9 million. The first apron is also projected to be $195.9 million

If under the second apron, we can use the Tax-payer MLE of $5,685,000 if it doesn’t put us over. If we are over it, we can NYK sign free agents to MLE deals.

Luxury threshold is up to $188, if you think ownership will go cheap, even after playoff success.

sorry...what do you mean by 'we can NYK sign free agents' ? do you mean by not sign free agents ?

[shrink]

Lets say both NAW & Naz leave but Wolves sign Randle to a 3 yr $120M contract (after he opts out of $31M player option)...assuming Wolves draft 2 players with both the picks they have this year, that would leave them at around $190-192M payroll for next season...now what would be the maximum Wolves would be able to spend in Free Agency in this situation ?

The NBA projects the second apron for the 2025-26 season to be $207.8 million, a significant increase from the $188.9 million in the 2024-25 season. This jump is part of a 10% increase in the salary cap, which is projected to be $154.6 million, and the luxury tax is projected to be $187.9 million. The first apron is also projected to be $195.9 million

If under the second apron, we can use the Tax-payer MLE of $5,685,000 if it doesn’t put us over. If we are over it, we can NYK sign free agents to MLE deals.

Luxury threshold is up to $188, if you think ownership will go cheap, even after playoff success.

sorry...what do you mean by 'we can NYK sign free agents' ? do you mean by not sign free agents ?

Ackkk! A reminder for myself to not post when I am starting to fall asleep!

If we are over the second apron, we can only sign free agents to vet min deals.