Mock Off-Season: Free Agency Day 1

[jredsaz]

Spurs are interested in signing Chris Paul to a max 4 year offer sheet. We are currently over the cap but have secured a trade agreement that will allow us to move forward with this offer sheet. If Paul has significant interest we can execute the move and discuss how this Spurs team will be his best possible opportunity for a Championship ring.

Is this the hold-up on the Gasol deal being finalized? Because we would like to make a free agent offer if we're not making this trade.

Can take on Ish as well for a 2018 2nd? Have you considered the full Hinkie? Lol

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[DocRI]

If teams are looking to dump contracts along with future assets, the Kings can consider taking them on until 4:30 PM PST (7:30 PM EST) today. If a deal has not been agreed upon before then, we will go after our FA targets.

Don't want to keep you from going after your guys 'cuz the Pelicans and I are waiting on the Mavs for a potential three way (boy, that sounded dirty!). But if your plans fall through, I may need to find a new home for Boban. I know we've discussed him before, but if we both get left at the altar can we revisit it? Thanks and good luck with your pitches tonight!

[BullyKing]

Is this the hold-up on the Gasol deal being finalized? Because we would like to make a free agent offer if we're not making this trade.

Can take on Ish as well for a 2018 2nd? Have you considered the full Hinkie? Lol

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The Sixers are not interested in taking on Ish.

I also represent Miami, however, and they would be interested in taking on Ish if you would include Murray.

[aramada]

Niko Mirotic: 4 years, $50MM - Starting at 12.5M, with a drop by 7.5% in Year 2, then raises of 7.5% per year for the following 2 years

The Chicago Bulls would like to bring Niko Mirotic back to the team. Despite a challenging past season, we believe Niko can establish himself as a quality starting PF, and complement the rest of the roster. The addition of Brad Beal will provide more spacing to the lineup and help Niko become the real inside/outside threat he has flashed multiple times so far as a Bull.
In terms of valuation, we placed him between Meyers Leonard (4/41) and Marvin Williams (4/54.5 but way more efficient) in 2016

We would also like to register interest in Darren Collison and Jared Sullinger, for which we might be able to offer more than what has already been offered later. We would encourage them to wait a bit.

[sportscrazy]

Spurs are interested in signing Chris Paul to a max 4 year offer sheet. We are currently over the cap but have secured a trade agreement that will allow us to move forward with this offer sheet. If Paul has significant interest we can execute the move and discuss how this Spurs team will be his best possible opportunity for a Championship ring.

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Chris Paul would need to see a championship caliber team after the trades to create cap space and still be able to receive a MAX offer to consider San Antonio.

[sportscrazy]

The Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Clippers have come to an agreement on a double S&T for their star free agents, Otto Porter & Blake Griffin. Both individuals will receive their respective max offers and the Wizards will send Jason Smith to the Clippers along with Porter to make up for the difference in salaries.

Joining the Wizards gives Blake the opportunity to compete in a weaker conference making the Wizards the 2nd best team. Griffin will be the defacto leader of the team given his experience in Los Angeles and we'll look to him to be the face of the franchise along with Wall now that we've moved Bradley Beal. We've added Dwayne Wade's experience and are looking to dethrone the Cavaliers so Blake can have an opportunity to beat his most hated rival - Draymond Green - in the NBA Finals.

With that said, the Wizards are completely fine keeping Porter but we'd love to speak to him and see if he would agree to a S&T to the Clippers. The Clippers have sought an upgrade on the wings for half a decade and Porter would be a massive one for them, so big that they're willing to give up a star of Blake's caliber.



We'd also like to try to retain Mr.Bogdanovic. We like what he brings to our team and he's fit well around our players thus far - plus he will get an increased role with Wade being on a minutes restriction as he gets older. We will offer Bogdanovic the full MLE for 3 years with the 3rd year being a player option.

The Wizards would also like to make the following offers to the following players:


1) Jonathan Simmons - Full MLE ($8,406,000 per year) for 4 years.
- The Wizards have loved Simmons for a while now and would like to secure his services early on in the free agency. We've moved on from Beal and replaced him with Dwayne Wade who's known to have injury concerns - Simmons will get a lot of opportunities in Washington and is guaranteed to see 20+ minutes a game with the occasional opportunity to start in the short term. He's likely to be our full-time starter next year when Wade looks to cut down on his minutes. Simmons will get to play with stars such as Wall and Wade in the back court and compete against the King in the East.


2) Ben McLeMore - Full Bi-Annual Exception for 2 years, 2nd year Player Option ($3,290,000)
- The Wizards would like to bring in McLeMore and give him an opportunity to prove himself behind Wade as a backup guard. We have faith in his talents and would like to turn him into a rotational player at the earliest opportunity. He will get a chance to prove himself and we're allowing him to have a player option on the 2nd year so that he can pursue better opportunities once he proves his worth which we are certain he will be able to do as a Wizard.

3) Vince Carter - 1 year veterans minimum
- The Wizards would like Carter's experience and leadership and would limit his playing time. We value what he brings to the table and would like him to mentor our young players so that they can be productive for a long time like himself - namely Oubre who has the raw talent and athleticism but lacks the mentality required to be a successful longterm NBA player.

4) Tiago Splitter - Full Bi-Annual Exception for 2 years ($3,290,000 per year)

Blake Griffin doesn't seem too interested in the sign and trade mentioned.

OKC would like to discuss the possibility of a sign and trade bringing him home. Just guaging his interest currently.

Blake is very interested in OKC if they could find a way to give him a MAX deal. His preference would be to stay in LAC for the most money possible, though.

[sportscrazy]

The Kings are signing De'Aaron Fox, Justin Jackson, and Jordan Bell each to 100% of the rookie scale. All will be normal 2+2 1st round draft pick scales.

Draft picks usually sign for 120% of the rookie scale, you have a hard time convincing agent sportscrazy that the clients sign 20% less on their first deal.

We will see what sportscrazy says. I didn't know about players signing 120% of their rookie scales.

Due to the lower amounts of a rookie scale, they need to max out what they can get.

[kalenclayton]

Due to the lower amounts of a rookie scale, they need to max out what they can get.

Sounds great. I will wait to sign my rookies until signing everyone else. Signing Bogdan Bogdanovic is just like signing someone having bird rights, right? Am I allowed to spend cap space elsewhere before signing him (if he's interested)?

[kalenclayton]

The Kings would like to offer Darren Collison a 1+1PO valued at $24,000,000 ($12/yr; 2nd year player option).

We appreciate what Darren has brought to our organization in the last 3 years (outside of his DV incident). He has been a consummate pro and we would like to bring him back. We would like for him to come back with a bit of a raise and the starting PG spot. We want Darren to help mentor both Fox and Clarkson at the PG spot. We want to also give him the opportunity to "prove it" again and get paid next summer. If he doesn't feel comfortable opting out next summer, then he has $12 million to fall back on.

[kalenclayton]

The Kings would also like to offer Bogdan Bogdanovic a 4-year $30 million deal. We are extremely excited to invite Bogdan over the the states and are ready to give him an opportunity to fight for a starting role.

Edit: if both Darren Collison and Bogdan Bogdanovic accept, the Kings will waive Langston Galloway.

[jredsaz]

Can take on Ish as well for a 2018 2nd? Have you considered the full Hinkie? Lol

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The Sixers are not interested in taking on Ish.

I also represent Miami, however, and they would be interested in taking on Ish if you would include Murray.

As far as Miami goes, do you still have Dragic?

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[jredsaz]

Spurs are interested in signing Chris Paul to a max 4 year offer sheet. We are currently over the cap but have secured a trade agreement that will allow us to move forward with this offer sheet. If Paul has significant interest we can execute the move and discuss how this Spurs team will be his best possible opportunity for a Championship ring.

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Chris Paul would need to see a championship caliber team after the trades to create cap space and still be able to receive a MAX offer to consider San Antonio.

We believe the trade for Harris was an upgrade. It will proved Paul with a more stretchable offense. An offense that will better maximize his drive and kick game than he has in LA. Added on to that, Leonard will be the best player he has ever player with. Paul with be the key to our offense, our primary facilitator. With that we feel like we can compete with anyone.

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[SD2042]

The Clippers will offer both Chris Paul and Blake Griffin the max deals they earned for their respective services during their tenure with the Clippers. We hope to continue to build around these guys to help better the team for the future.

Also the Clippers will look to offer Ben McLemore the room exception. Worth over 3.8 million for the next three years with an opportunity to start at the SG position. Perhaps with a new environment and a better situation, we feel that Ben will thrive and benefit from this opportunity. The confidence to improve his game should be a great asset to the Clippers. Plus he doesn't have to move out the state of California as he gets to continue to enjoy what California has to offer.


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[BullyKing]

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The Sixers are not interested in taking on Ish.

I also represent Miami, however, and they would be interested in taking on Ish if you would include Murray.

As far as Miami goes, do you still have Dragic?

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Yes

[sportscrazy]

Day 1 Results:
Paul Millsap re-signs with Hawks
Gordon Hayward re-signs with Jazz
Bogdan Bogdanovic re-signs with Kings
Darren Collison re-signs with Kings
Zach Randolph re-signs with Grizzlies
K.J. McDaniels sign with Grizzlies
Bojan Bogdanovic re-signs with Wizards
Jeff Teague re-signs with Pacers
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope re-signs with Pistons
Ben McLemore signs with Knicks (Note: Kings can match in Day 2)
Tony Snell re-signs with Bucks
Milos Teodosic signs with Nets
Thomas Bryant signs with 76ers
Nigel Hayes signs with Bulls
Marcus Keane signs with Nets
Sterling Brown signs with Jazz
Isaiah Cousins signs with Kings
V.J. Beachem signs with Bucks
Andrew Jones signs with 76ers
Peter Jok signs with Bucks

The other offers are still being considered, but those free agents want to see what's out there as some teams bigger targets re-sign.

[spree8]

Magic up the offer for Ron Baker to 2 years, 1.5 mil per (w/ PO 2nd year) .... didn't see the minimum for 1 year of service being 1.3 mil.

[jredsaz]

The Sixers are not interested in taking on Ish.

I also represent Miami, however, and they would be interested in taking on Ish if you would include Murray.

As far as Miami goes, do you still have Dragic?

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Yes

How far does Murray and next year's cap space get me?

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Day 1 Results:
Paul Millsap re-signs with Hawks
Gordon Hayward re-signs with Jazz
Bogdan Bogdanovic re-signs with Kings
Darren Collison re-signs with Kings
Zach Randolph re-signs with Grizzlies
K.J. McDaniels sign with Grizzlies
Bojan Bogdanovic re-signs with Wizards
Jeff Teague re-signs with Pacers
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope re-signs with Pistons
Ben McLemore signs with Knicks (Note: Kings can match in Day 2)
Tony Snell re-signs with Bucks
Milos Teodosic signs with Nets
Thomas Bryant signs with 76ers
Nigel Hayes signs with Bulls
Marcus Keane signs with Nets
Sterling Brown signs with Jazz
Isaiah Cousins signs with Kings
V.J. Beachem signs with Bucks
Andrew Jones signs with 76ers
Peter Jok signs with Bucks

The other offers are still being considered, but those free agents want to see what's out there as some teams bigger targets re-sign.

The Jazz are extremely happy to welcome Gordon Hayward back. Is Gordon willing to give us time to do our other business before he formally signs his contract so we will be able to have some extra flexibility in pursuing other players and assembling the best team possible?

[Warriorfan]

Warriors offer

Kevin Durant 1 and 1 Deal 31.2 million in order to keep some of our other free agents.
Steph Curry 5 yr deal starting 34 million max raises.

We are asking Curry the face of the franchise for a little discount in order to keep this team together and have the full MLE in order to add talent.

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Warriors offer

Kevin Durant 1 and 1 Deal 31.2 million in order to keep some of our other free agents.
Steph Curry 5 yr deal starting 34 million max raises.

We are asking Curry the face of the franchise for a little discount.

Are the Warriors willing to explore Klay Thompson trade?