06-15-2024, 04:31 PM
(06-15-2024, 03:56 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: Wait. We are going to talk about someone who might actually be available. I was hoping we might go another 5-6 pages of Simons stuff.Given that Sexton makes 19.2M in his last year, I´m curious what you and Forrest think he´ll earn on that next extension. Since you are clearly of the opinion that Simons is an overpaid one way player at 25M.
IF you could guarantee the 1 + 1 for DJJ, I think this is worth discussing. I think you've probably nailed the price (Hardy plus 2025). It makes sense from an agent standpoint (Klutch represents both Hardy and Sexton). Hardy needs PT (which he would get in Utah) to get the contract he's going to want a year from now. Sexton is extension eligible this summer.
An undersized O-Only guard isn't ideal, but he's a ton better than what we get from THJ. I do think we need a bit more bench offense. If we were a middle of the pack team, I might wait for Hardy. But, we aren't a middle of the pack team. We need every inch we can get (in a game of inches).
He makes too much money to be a sixth man. We have to start thinking of what payroll looks like when Luka's 35% kicks in (and Lively gets paid). Would he extend at the same price as he's making now or same price, but declining? Who is going to pay him more (he doesn't start every game in Utah). Also, a good sixth man will make $17mm-$18mm in the not too distant future. I think I'd rather someone with a little more size who won't be hunted so easily. But for what we are giving up (and what we get to keep), I could live with this.
You think Klutch will accept that Sexton´s next contract will stay flat or decrease with the largest media deal in NBA history looming?
Oh wait I get it Sexton is a better defensive player than Simons therefore he is worth the $25M?
Career defensive on/off -18.2 for Sexton and -4.5 for Simons without their rookie seasons.
Also what makes Sexton more available and cheaper than Simons anyway? Is it Danny Ainge´s soft reputation that led you to this conclusion or the incredible depth Utah has at the PG position?
