Players That MAY Become Available This Offseason

bobheckler wrote:https://www.yahoo.com/sports/cleveland-cavaliers-may-look-trade-153043643.html



Cleveland Cavaliers may look to trade Collin Sexton by next season



AJ Spurr

Sun, May 30, 2021, 8:30 AM



Former Alabama guard Collin Sexton has been performing well in the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team that drafted him in 2018 at No. 8 overall, and has been steadily improving every season.

With his rookie contract set to expire in 2022, the Cavs will have to make a decision: sign Sexton to a large extension, or trade him away over the offseason.

Terry Pluto of The Cleveland Plain Dealer writes, “Two NBA people I respect suggest the Cavs trade Sexton. One likes him a lot, one is lukewarm. But their point is the team should only sign Allen (a restricted free agent) to a $100 million deal. Because of the Love contract, the Cavs can’t pay Allen and Sexton tons of cash without crushing the salary cap.”

Money is an issue for Cleveland, so is a lack of winning. The team’s financial struggles and lack of competitiveness began when LeBron James left, and Sexton entered in 2018.


There’s no telling exactly what the Cavaliers could potentially get for the young point guard, as opinions on Sexton vary across the league.


Bob


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worcester wrote:We lost the draft pick which became Colin Sexton to the Cavs in the trade for Kyrie. If only we had him instead of Kemba.

jrleftfoot wrote:I am not anxious to add another undersized point guard. I'd go with Pritchard and Smart . Kemba is unlikely to be traded  because of his salary, age , and balky knee. Maybe the Israeli kid is our future point guard. Finding an athletic big who can stay on the court is a much bigger issue, to me.

worcester wrote:6'1"  190#...you are right. We need a taller pg. And a big

jrleftfoot wrote:I am not anxious to add another undersized point guard. I'd go with Pritchard and Smart . Kemba is unlikely to be traded  because of his salary, age , and balky knee. Maybe the Israeli kid is our future point guard. Finding an athletic big who can stay on the court is a much bigger issue, to me.

jrleftfoot wrote:I am not anxious to add another undersized point guard. I'd go with Pritchard and Smart . Kemba is unlikely to be traded  because of his salary, age , and balky knee. Maybe the Israeli kid is our future point guard. Finding an athletic big who can stay on the court is a much bigger issue, to me.

jrleftfoot wrote:Madar is averaging 18.6 points and 5.7 assists in 33+ minutes  per game. He is shooting 47%, 40 from 3, and 83 from the line. I don't know how good the Israeli league is, but I like those #s for a 21 year old. Has anybody seen him play?

bobheckler wrote:https://www.yahoo.com/sports/report-chris-paul-intends-decline-152917397.html


Report: Chris Paul intends to decline $44,211,146 player option with Suns


Dan Feldman
Thu, June 3, 2021, 8:29 AM


Suns point guard Chris Paul – with a $44,211,146 player option – could be the third-highest-paid player in the NBA next season (behind Stephen Curry and John Wall and tied with Russell Westbrook).

Or the 36-year-old Paul could decline his player option, accept a 2021-22 salary reduction and secure more total compensation.

Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report:

Paul has a $44.4 million player option, which according to several sources, he intends to decline with hopes of inking a new multiyear deal (perhaps in the $100 million range over three seasons). It’s unclear if his recent shoulder injury changes his plans.

Paul has looked healthier since hurting his shoulder. If he already decided to decline the option this far in advance, it seems unlikely the injury is significant enough to change his mind.

A quality leader and ace point guard, Paul is one of the NBA’s most valuable players. His effect in Phoenix has been immense. This summer would be a great time to capitalize on his high stock.

In fact, $100 million over three years might be low.

If he opts out, Paul would be eligible for a three-year, $140,702,685 deal with the Suns or a three-year, $136,794,277 deal with another team. (A longer contract would trigger the over-38 rule.)

Paul wants to play at least four more seasons, and this could position him to draw a high salary while doing so.

If Paul opts out, Phoenix would project to have about $27 million in cap space. Kyle Lowry, Mike Conley, Dennis Schroder, Derrick Rose and Devonte' Graham will be unrestricted free agents. Spencer Dinwiddie (player option) and Goran Dragic (team option) could hit the market. Lonzo Ball (restricted) might be attainable.

Given his age, Paul is not a simple fit with the Suns’ young core (Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton, Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson). At some point, Phoenix will need another point guard with that group.

But, for now, retaining Paul would be preferable. The Suns are so good with him. They can figure out the future later.

Of course, cost also factors. Booker is already on a max contract, and Ayton and Bridges will be eligible for big extensions this offseason. Paul’s new deal could send Phoenix into the luxury tax for years. Suns owner Robert Sarver has paid the tax, though not in over a decade.

In the playoffs for the first time in 11 years and up 3-2 on the Lakers, Phoenix has a good thing going. But a new challenge looms: Maintaining success.

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Bob
MY NOTE:  Would you be in favor of Brad trading Kemba for Chris Paul if Paul signed a 3-year $100M contract?  The sign-and-trade would be a requirement because if he picks up his $44M player option the $ won't work.  At $33M/year, yeah.  That's one year longer than Kemba's contract will run, and CP3 is older, but he's CP3.  We won't have to worry about floor generalship and we won't have to worry about the Js being ballhogs neither.  CP3 won't stand for that BS, certainly not from a couple of whippersnappers.  He'll demand the ball and then tell them where to go to get it back.


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bobheckler wrote:

jrleftfoot wrote:Madar is averaging 18.6 points and 5.7 assists in 33+ minutes  per game. He is shooting 47%, 40 from 3, and 83 from the line. I don't know how good the Israeli league is, but I like those #s for a 21 year old. Has anybody seen him play?

Jr,

Just his highlights, just like the rest of us.  

Positives:  

1.  He is an Avery Bradley/Patrick Beverly type of full court defender.  A "stick-to-him-like-glue" guy.
2.  He has improved his 3pt shooting, which had been his glaring weakness, to 40.9%.


Negatives:  

1.  He's only 180# or so.  That's 15# lighter than Pritchard despite being 1" taller at 6'3".
2.  He's 6'3", 6'5" wingspan.  PP has the same wingspan and that's not that great.
3.  Medium athleticism.
4.  However good the Israeli league is the competition isn't anywhere near as good as the NBA.


Bob. Thanks, Bob. Sounds like he can help, but obviously not a game changer. Didn't expect him to be, but, on the other hand, his rights belong to the Celtics, and he's better than at least a couple of our current options. If he's Avery or Beverly, I am perfectly happy. Also, despite the identical wingspan with PP, 2 inches can make a difference at the rim. Wingspan is a horizontal measurement, but, as far as getting vertical, 2 is 2 inches. My guess is, Madar can add weight. Just looking at feasible alternatives, as opposed to wishing for Paul or Bradley B, neither of which is likely , in my opinion, to happen.


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