07-14-2022, 06:22 PM
(07-14-2022, 04:29 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: I don't think so. You could find a similar priced player I believe. Or maybe two who add up to THJ.
I think if they were looking to move him for space though, they would probably need to throw something in. Especially coming off injury.
I believe the Knicks were trying to find takers for Fournier after the draft. And considering he is still there, makes me think they could not get off of him and his salary without surrendering something.
I tried to look around and find someone who might be able to start Fournier (2 years left) or THJ (3 years left). It isn't easy. Well, if no one would want to start them, are they positive values at their numbers? And, if that is true, then a longer version of that (THJ) is probably less valuable than the shorter version of that. I can see Utah taking Rose, but struggle to see them wanting either Fournier or THJ.
Interesting piece of info. As I was looking at Orlando as a landing spot for someone (Fournier or THJ), I noticed the Gary Harris extension is only guaranteed for one year at $13mm (almost an exact match for Fournier). Guess who his agent is? CAA...just like Mitchell and Brunson. I wonder if Utah would rather have Harris for a year with a second NG year or Fournier?
Given past relationships, I wonder if the deal might be THJ to Orlando and Fournier/McBride to Dallas with Dallas giving up protection on 2023?