06-30-2025, 06:37 AM
(06-30-2025, 05:48 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: Stein is reporting DLO will sign a two year contract. I assume this will include a player option. It would be great if it was a team option or just a two year contract, but I assume it will be a player option.
He is also reporting, Mavs will look to move off Omax to sign Exum. Can the Mavs get a bidding war for Omax where they get a second round pick back? It will show Nico's negotiating. Still young player with not much left on his contract. Will someone want to take a small gamble they can turn him into a rotation player.
I assume Lakers are the clear lead for Ayton, but I expect many others to register interest. IMO, he needs to play on a team with a player he sees as a clear alpha. The PHX thing was tricky. He was the #1 pick, saw himself as core building blocks, than there was some ego stuff with him with Paul and the coach. He just wasn't ready to accept the role he should have been in. I am surprised he did not play better in Portland. That is sort of a flag, but you could explain that as well if you were looking for reasons. He clearly has not brought it every night and there is legitimate concern if he will ever bring it. I do think he would be a great signing for LAL and a few others though. He needs to change what he thinks he is though and accept what he should be.
I think this buyout thing is not a coincidence and I think Ayton already has his next team. I expect it will be Lakers, but it is of course also possible he has a deal with someone else.
The big question now is, will he sign for full MLE or the little one.