Raptors big man Serge Ibaka might be the most popular free agent on this year’s market. As many as 10 teams are pursuing him, Michael Grange of Rogers SportsNet tweets, and he’s receiving offers above the mid-level exception.
The Raptors are trying to hold onto Ibaka but contenders in both conferences are chasing him, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link). Toronto is likely to give Ibaka a sizable one-year offer, while most contenders are likely offering their MLEs, Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports tweets. He could also join a younger team and get a bigger, multi-year deal.
The 31-year-old 7-footer picked a good time to enter the market, as he averaged a career-high 15.4 PPG and 8.2 RPG last season while knocking down 38.5% of his 3-point attempts. He also excelled in the postseason, averaging 14.8 PPG and 7.7 RPG while making 51.1% of his 3s.
I think more than even FVV, if the Raps lose Serge, it may be time to tear it down.
Teardown what? They don’t have any contracts beyond next year except Siakam. Powell is player option.
I’m hoping he goes to Brooklyn
Lakers please. I think lakers would be okay with thompson, Ibaka or wood honestly. Hoping they pass on kcp last price point, dude gets cooked nightly.
Doesnt sound like they can afford him…
Yep it was a bit of a pipe dream to begin with…Ibaka was always worth more than any MLE money.
For sure. i will be surprised if he gets less than 20m. He’s a champion and a stretch 5. can shoot anywhere and have a good defense. MLE definitely is a shameful offer.
It has been two months I predict that
He is top 5 hottest Commodity
He will be ring changer this season if he signs 5.7m contract
I’m sorry, Ibaka is not a 7-footer. That’s from prior to the corrections of NBA player measurements from the last year or two
Incorrect. It was the old measurements that listed him at around 6-9 and it’s the newer corrections that now have him at 7-feet.
Ibaka has beautiful hands. He should show them off more, but I think he’s shy.
I just threw up in my mouth a little after reading that post.
My guess
1) Brooklyn
2) Miami
3) Lakers
4) Clippers
5) Dallas
Needs at least 12 a year
He’s going to get MLE for 2-3 years. I bet he signs with Dallas or Brooklyn. Could also see Clips now that Harrell signed with LAL.
Ibaka is staying.
23 mil for a year with the raps would be nice. Ibaka stay. Have a good year again then get longer term next year.