07-03-2025, 02:05 PM
(07-03-2025, 12:53 PM)Kidnova Wrote: There a greater than 0 chance that Luka doesn't even reup with them. Yes, they can pay him more than any other team, but not by much since the supermax is off the table. If he sees a better opportunity in Brooklyn (random example, and I don't know why anyone would do this) or wants to team up somewhere with Giannis he could theoretically decline his PO next season and just walk.
I have wondered if Luka will choose to head to UFA Land in 2026 (ie not extend in 2025), which means he picks his choice of teams.
For max money to him, his next deal is only a 2-year deal (2+1 of course) at 30%, which will take him to supermax year with full Bird rights -- so diff in pay is in yr 2 (only) and minor. From there, all is the same.
IMO, for Luka, he can make 2026 his crossroads, where he chooses his team to finish out his career. (No, before anyone asks, imo a return to DAL would have no possibility. Everyone has moved on.)