Five Key Offseason Questions: Orlando Magic
2019/06/five-key-offseason-questions-orlando-magic-2.htmlOrlando holds the 28-year-old's Bird rights and shouldn't face luxury tax concerns if he's re-signed. … He looked like the team's most dangerous offensive threat in five first-round games against Toronto, averaging a club-high 15.2 PPG and nearly leading the team in assists as well (3.6 APG).
Designated Veteran Extension History, Eligible Players
2019/05/designated-veteran-extension-history-eligible-players.htmlThe extra year and the slightly larger raises that teams can give to their own Bird Rights free agents already gave the home team a slight advantage over outside suitors. … "Part of the goal in 'early-ing' up the discussion was that those players then wouldn't reach the end of their contracts and, frankly, surprise teams by then announcing they were leaving," Silver said last month.
Five Key Offseason Questions: Memphis Grizzlies
2019/05/five-key-offseason-questions-memphis-grizzlies-2.htmlIf Memphis thinks he can give the team that sort of production again, guaranteeing his '19/20 salary looks like the right call -- especially since re-signing him after waiving him would be tricky, due to the loss of his Bird rights. … But early reports suggest they're "locked in" on Morant, so we'll assume that's the case.
2019 NBA Offseason Salary Cap Digest: Philadelphia 76ers
2019/05/2019-nba-offseason-salary-cap-digest-philadelphia-76ers.htmlThis projection assumes that the Sixers retain both Butler and Harris, whose cap holds total nearly $53MM combined.
2019 NBA Offseason Salary Cap Digest: Houston Rockets
2019/05/2019-nba-offseason-salary-cap-digest-houston-rockets.htmlDanuel House ($1,876,700 qualifying offer / $1,876,700 cap hold): Non-Bird rights… After an early-season slump that was widely attributed to the loss of key role players during the 2018 offseason, the Rockets bounced back in a big way, adding new contributors to the rotation and roaring into the postseason with a ton of momentum.
2019 NBA Offseason Salary Cap Digest: Boston Celtics
2019/05/2019-nba-offseason-salary-cap-digest-boston-celtics.htmlA look at the Boston Celtics' salary cap situation heading into the 2019 offseason.
2019 NBA Offseason Salary Cap Digest: Utah Jazz
2019/05/2019-nba-offseason-salary-cap-digest-utah-jazz.htmlIf Favors is retained, for example, his cap hit would reduce Utah's cap space by nearly $17MM.
2019 NBA Offseason Salary Cap Digest: Indiana Pacers
2019/05/2019-nba-offseason-salary-cap-digest-indiana-pacers.htmlThe Pacers proved in the early going this season that their 2017/18 success was no fluke, then proved they were capable of winning games without their star player after Victor Oladipo went down with a season-ending quad injury.
2019 NBA Offseason Salary Cap Digest: Oklahoma City Thunder
2019/05/2019-nba-offseason-salary-cap-digest-oklahoma-city-thunder.htmlJawun Evans (two-way qualifying offer / $1,443,842 cap hold): Non-Bird rights 3…
2019 NBA Offseason Salary Cap Digest: San Antonio Spurs
2019/05/2019-nba-offseason-salary-cap-digest-san-antonio-spurs.htmlDante Cunningham ($2,984,400): Non-Bird rights…
2019 NBA Offseason Salary Cap Digest: Orlando Magic
2019/05/2019-nba-offseason-salary-cap-digest-orlando-magic.htmlJerian Grant ($3,763,662 qualifying offer / $7,917,942 cap hold): Bird rights…
Warriors Notes: Looney, Durant, Iguodala, Curry
2019/05/warriors-notes-looney-durant-iguodala-curry.htmlLooney has expressed a desire to play in the Chase Center when it opens next season, and there won't be any cap-related roadblocks because the team owns his Bird Rights. … Curry has gotten into early foul trouble in the first two games, finishing with five each time, which affects Kerr's planned rotations.
2019 NBA Offseason Salary Cap Digest: Los Angeles Clippers
2019/05/2019-nba-offseason-salary-cap-digest-los-angeles-clippers.htmlRodney McGruder ($3,021,354 qualifying offer / $3,021,354 cap hold): Bird rights…
2019 NBA Offseason Salary Cap Digest: Los Angeles Lakers
2019/05/2019-nba-offseason-salary-cap-digest-los-angeles-lakers.htmlEarly returns were positive, as the team held a top-four seed in the West through Christmas, but things took a sharp downturn from there.
2019 NBA Offseason Salary Cap Digest: New Orleans Pelicans
2019/05/2019-nba-offseason-salary-cap-digest-new-orleans-pelicans.htmlA look at the New Orleans Pelicans' salary cap situation heading into the 2019 offseason.
Popovich Expected To Continue Coaching Spurs
2019/04/popovich-expected-to-continue-coaching-spurs.htmlThe Spurs will have Early Bird rights on Gay, Young notes, meaning they can offer up to a 75% raise on his $10MM contract. … It's not too early to start thinking about DeMar DeRozan's free agency, writes Bobby Marks of ESPN.
2019 NBA Offseason Salary Cap Digest: Washington Wizards
2019/04/2019-nba-offseason-salary-cap-digest-washington-wizards.htmlA look at the Washington Wizards' salary cap situation heading into the 2019 offseason.
2019 NBA Offseason Salary Cap Digest: Minnesota Timberwolves
2019/04/2019-nba-offseason-salary-cap-digest-minnesota-timberwolves.htmlA look at the Minnesota Timberwolves' salary cap situation heading into the 2019 offseason.
2019 NBA Offseason Salary Cap Digest: New York Knicks
2019/04/2019-nba-offseason-salary-cap-digest-new-york-knicks.htmlA look at the New York Knicks' salary cap situation heading into the 2019 offseason.
2019 NBA Offseason Salary Cap Digest: Memphis Grizzlies
2019/04/2019-nba-offseason-salary-cap-digest-memphis-grizzlies.htmlA look at the Memphis Grizzlies' salary cap situation heading into the 2019 offseason.
2019 NBA Offseason Salary Cap Digest: Chicago Bulls
2019/04/2019-nba-offseason-salary-cap-digest-chicago-bulls.htmlWayne Selden ($1,931,189 qualifying offer / $1,931,189 cap hold): Bird rights…
2019 NBA Offseason Salary Cap Digest: Atlanta Hawks
2019/04/2019-nba-offseason-salary-cap-digest-atlanta-hawks.htmlJustin Anderson ($3,625,625 qualifying offer / $7,548,144 cap hold): Bird rights…
2019 NBA Offseason Salary Cap Digest: Dallas Mavericks
2019/04/2019-nba-offseason-salary-cap-digest-dallas-mavericks.htmlA look at the Dallas Mavericks' salary cap situation heading into the 2019 offseason.
Southeast Notes: Riley, Heat Outlook, Bryant, Hornets
2019/04/southeast-notes-riley-heat-outlook-bryant-hornets.htmlThe Wizards hold his Early Bird rights but salary-cap concerns would grow if Bryant signs a back-loaded contract.
Free Agent Stock Watch 2019: Pacific Division
2019/04/free-agent-stock-watch-2019-pacific-division-4.htmlThe Clippers gained control of his Early Bird rights and can make him a restricted free agent by extending a $3MM qualifying offer.