07-17-2025, 11:44 AM
(07-17-2025, 10:07 AM)omahen Wrote: From Stein piece that was just published:
- BKN not interested in restricted free agents but rather in selling their 24 mil of remaining cap space. They even didn't have substantial conversations with their own restricted free agent Cam Thomas
- Sacramento is known to have interest in Kuminga, who sort of hopes to go to Chicago. Phoenix has expressed interest in SnT, but GSW not entusiastic about what they have to offfer. Kuminga is looking for at least 25 mil deal, even if short term. GSW not enthusiastic about this and is also looking for draft compensation in SnT
- Giddey and Chicago still far apart (Giddey looking for 30 per, Chicago more in the 20 per range and it seems to be a similar situation between Philly and Grimes
- market for restricted guys is tough, as no one has cap space (other than BKN, who is not interested)
Ugh the Nets. What a mess. The Terrance Mann trade is not getting enough attention. I liked Mann. Tough kid and was a nice rotation player with the Clippers. He never made a jump now and makes 15 and 16 the next two years. They traded for Mann and got a late first (and kept all 5 firsts). Add that to the MPJ contract and those are two contracts that won't be easy to get off of...if they plan this. Selling cap room is probably smart. Not sure there is a strong market right now. Maybe for cap next year??
GSW is in a tough spot. They didn't play Kuminga when the Warriors played their best ball. GSW may be up for a sneaky bad season. While Kumiga has potential, I am always leary of players from GSW. Much more so when they don't fit into that system. Should be a system that really helps you out.
Grimes is in a tough spot. Played great in Philly. Maybe with the Paul George injury he has a more defined role. With VJ, Maxey and McCain at guards the minutes could get tight. I am sure Grimes what to capitatlize on a contract now rather than wait another year. Plus, there were rumors some teams had questions about his knees.