Who should we target for backup PG?

[MasterIchiro]

I don't understand why a team like Memphis hasn't already offered Smart the MLE. I guess Smart's agent is still hoping that the Celtics will pay him more? If so I think they will be waiting in vain, Ainge isn't going to pay any more than he has to. It's likely the MLE or the QO for Smart, I'd take the latter if I was him.

The qualifying offer is less. Why would you take that over full MLE?

Because more teams will have cap space next summer and they won't have to deal with the RFA waiting period because he'll be unrestricted. There are more teams with max cap space than there are players that are worth it, several players are going to get overpaid because of that - Smart is a prime candidate to be one of them.

What if Smart takes MLE but only on a 1 year deal? He makes more this year than the QO plus he sets himself up for an irrational market next year.

[LofJ]

The qualifying offer is less. Why would you take that over full MLE?

Because more teams will have cap space next summer and they won't have to deal with the RFA waiting period because he'll be unrestricted. There are more teams with max cap space than there are players that are worth it, several players are going to get overpaid because of that - Smart is a prime candidate to be one of them.

What if Smart takes MLE but only on a 1 year deal? He makes more this year than the QO plus he sets himself up for an irrational market next year.

I'm pretty sure you have to offer at least 3 years if you're an opposing team trying to sign a RFA. Maybe BlackOut or Vandy can correct me if I'm wrong?

[MasterIchiro]

Because more teams will have cap space next summer and they won't have to deal with the RFA waiting period because he'll be unrestricted. There are more teams with max cap space than there are players that are worth it, several players are going to get overpaid because of that - Smart is a prime candidate to be one of them.

What if Smart takes MLE but only on a 1 year deal? He makes more this year than the QO plus he sets himself up for an irrational market next year.

I'm pretty sure you have to offer at least 3 years if you're an opposing team trying to sign a RFA. Maybe BlackOut or Vandy can correct me if I'm wrong?

I see. That would make sense. 3 years on the MLE would be devastating to Smart and Ainge knows it. Smart is prickly though, but I doubt too proud to violate the advice of his agency. I'm gonna go ahead and scratch Smart off the list.

[chabber]

What if Smart takes MLE but only on a 1 year deal? He makes more this year than the QO plus he sets himself up for an irrational market next year.

I'm pretty sure you have to offer at least 3 years if you're an opposing team trying to sign a RFA. Maybe BlackOut or Vandy can correct me if I'm wrong?

I see. That would make sense. 3 years on the MLE would be devastating to Smart and Ainge knows it. Smart is prickly though, but I doubt too proud to violate the advice of his agency. I'm gonna go ahead and scratch Smart off the list.

I think the Mid-level, (above cap version) actually has a max length of 3 years. I'm almost positive that the Pelicans just signed Randle to a 1+1 PO MLE deal.

[BlackOutBuzz]

Non-Tax MLE: 1-4 years
Tax MLE: 1-3 years
Room MLE: 1-2 years

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[LofJ]

I'm pretty sure you have to offer at least 3 years if you're an opposing team trying to sign a RFA. Maybe BlackOut or Vandy can correct me if I'm wrong?

I see. That would make sense. 3 years on the MLE would be devastating to Smart and Ainge knows it. Smart is prickly though, but I doubt too proud to violate the advice of his agency. I'm gonna go ahead and scratch Smart off the list.

I think the Mid-level, (above cap version) actually has a max length of 3 years. I'm almost positive that the Pelicans just signed Randle to a 1+1 PO MLE deal.

The Pelicans were able to offer Randle a 1+1 deal with a PO on the 2nd year because the Lakers renounced their rights to him and made him an unrestricted free agent.

[fatlever]

Celtics would match any deal for smart that was under his market value. And the mid-level seems to be under his market value. Smart would be a waste of time. As well as it would allow the Celtics to get him on the bargain deal. Don't mess around with stealing restricted free agents unless you're willing to go over their market value and put their current team in a bad situation.

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[NCHeels2008]

Also correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think you can offer restricted FAs one year deals? I think it has to be 2+1 at minimum

[BlackOutBuzz]

I see. That would make sense. 3 years on the MLE would be devastating to Smart and Ainge knows it. Smart is prickly though, but I doubt too proud to violate the advice of his agency. I'm gonna go ahead and scratch Smart off the list.

I think the Mid-level, (above cap version) actually has a max length of 3 years. I'm almost positive that the Pelicans just signed Randle to a 1+1 PO MLE deal.

The Pelicans were able to offer Randle a 1+1 deal with a PO on the 2nd year because the Lakers renounced their rights to him and made him an unrestricted free agent.

I see what you're saying now, and honestly it kinda slipped my mind, but yeah offer sheets have to be for two years at minimum. MLE in general can be for 1 year but not via offer sheet.

Also correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think you can offer restricted FAs one year deals? I think it has to be 2+1 at minimum

The absolute minimum is two years without any options, adding a player/team option after that is fine but not a requirement.

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[Chapelchilla]

I hope we are busy trading MKG for Beverly right now......

[MasterIchiro]

Kupchak mentioned the TPE is in play now but I have to assume he has negotiated prior to it becoming offical. And no bites. I have anxiety about backup PG.

[MasterIchiro]

I hope we are busy trading MKG for Beverly right now......

Clippers need to move 2 players. Maybe TPE or TPE plus a pick. If Kupchak has been working hard this should be close! I need closure!

[TheKingofSting]

Kupchak mentioned the TPE is in play now but I have to assume he has negotiated prior to it becoming offical. And no bites. I have anxiety about backup PG.

IT is right there for the taking, he probably has called us like Cousins called the Warriors to ask for a job.


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[yosemiteben]

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[TheKingofSting]

To all the Beverly supporters, is he even going to be healthy to start the season?


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[amcoolio]

Well, thats settled. He can't be that bad as a backup, 15 min a night role. Brings culture to the locker room too

[LofJ]

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Everyone is calling this a Nico bomb, haha.

[Vanderbilt_Grad]

I'm down with the culture change aspect of getting Parker ... but he was not good last year.

[TheKingofSting]

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Well if this trash signing is true then the best part of it is that Graham will beat this washed up dude out for our backup PG job by about the midway point of the season!


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[MasterIchiro]

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Well if this trash signing is true then the best part of it is that Graham will beat this washed up dude out for our backup PG job by about the midway point of the season!


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Hints at.them really loving Graham. Also hints at the limited minutes available there because SG is all Lamb + Monk.