Five Key Offseason Questions: Oklahoma City Thunder
2018/06/five-key-offseason-questions-oklahoma-city-thunder-2018.htmlAnd if the Thunder want to re-sign George after he declines his player option, they'll have to keep a massive cap hold on their books to retain his Bird rights. … While the Thunder currently have less than $89MM in guaranteed salary on their books, Anthony's early termination option essentially eliminates the opportunity for cap room.
Five Key Offseason Questions: Minnesota Timberwolves
2018/06/five-key-offseason-questions-minnesota-timberwolves-2018.htmlNemanja Bjelica ($4,937,499 qualifying offer / $7,504,998 cap hold): Bird rights… Marcus Georges-Hunt ($1,699,698 qualifying offer / $1,699,698 cap hold): Non-Bird rights
Five Key Offseason Questions: San Antonio Spurs
2018/06/five-key-offseason-questions-san-antonio-spurs-2018.htmlIt's probably early too say whether both players will return, but I'd lean in that direction.
Five Key Offseason Questions: Milwaukee Bucks
2018/06/five-key-offseason-questions-milwaukee-bucks-2018.htmlJabari Parker ($4,333,931 qualifying offer / $20,347,176 cap hold): Bird rights…
Myers: Warriors Will Give Durant ‘Whatever He Wants’ On New Deal
2018/06/myers-warriors-will-give-durant-whatever-he-wants-on-new-deal.htmlIf the Warriors re-sign the star forward using his Early Bird rights, the contract would have to be for at least two years (with no options) and couldn't exceed four years. … Durant could still sign a one-year pact with an eye toward hitting free agency again in 2019, when he'll have full Bird rights and could sign a five-year contract.
Five Key Offseason Questions: Miami Heat
2018/06/five-key-offseason-questions-miami-heat-2018.htmlThe Heat have Ellington's Early Bird rights, which will allow the team to offer a starting salary up to $10.97MM for the veteran marksman. … Because the future Hall-of-Famer was on a one-year, minimum-salary contract last year, the Heat don't hold his Bird rights.
Five Key Stories: 6/2/18 – 6/9/18
2018/06/five-key-stories-6218-6918.htmlDurant, who previously indicated he would opt out of his contract in the summer, has Early Bird rights with Golden State, meaning the Warriors can pay him the maximum annual salary in the first year of his new contract next season. … With the 2018 NBA Draft nearly upon us, more and more prospects are working out for NBA teams.
Durant: “I’m Planning On Staying With The Warriors”
2018/06/durant-im-planning-on-staying-with-the-warriors.htmlWith Durant's Early Bird rights in hand, Golden State will be able to offer up to four years, not to mention a sizable raise.
Five Key Offseason Questions: Detroit Pistons
2018/06/five-key-offseason-questions-detroit-pistons-2018.htmlAnthony Tolliver ($3,948,000): Non-Bird rights… With eight guaranteed contracts accounting for nearly $112MM on next year's cap, the Pistons may even be hard-pressed to use the entire mid-level exception before bumping up against the luxury tax line.
Five Key Offseason Questions: Charlotte Hornets
2018/06/five-key-offseason-questions-charlotte-hornets-2018.htmlMichael Carter-Williams ($3,240,000): Non-Bird rights…
Five Key Offseason Questions: Los Angeles Lakers
2018/06/five-key-offseason-questions-los-angeles-lakers-2018.htmlJulius Randle ($5,564,134 qualifying offer / $12,447,726 cap hold): Bird rights… Travis Wear ($1,699,698 qualifying offer / $1,699,698 cap hold): Non-Bird rights
Five Key Offseason Questions: New York Knicks
2018/06/five-key-offseason-questions-new-york-knicks-2018.htmlMichael Beasley ($1,499,698): Non-Bird rights… Jarrett Jack ($1,499,698): Non-Bird rights
2018 NBA Offseason Salary Cap Digest: Golden State Warriors
2018/06/2018-nba-offseason-salary-cap-digest-golden-state-warriors.htmlLooney's Bird rights are limited because the Warriors declined the fourth-year option on his rookie scale contract.
Five Key Offseason Questions: Brooklyn Nets
2018/05/five-key-offseason-questions-brooklyn-nets-2018.htmlWe preview the Nets' 2018 offseason, taking a look at possible free agent signings, extensions, and more.
2018 NBA Offseason Salary Cap Digest: Cleveland Cavaliers
2018/05/2018-nba-offseason-salary-cap-digest-cleveland-cavaliers.htmlRodney Hood ($3,472,887 qualifying offer / $7,160,592 cap hold): Bird rights…
Five Key Offseason Questions: Chicago Bulls
2018/05/five-key-offseason-questions-chicago-bulls-2018.htmlDavid Nwaba ($1,699,698 qualifying offer / $1,699,698 cap hold): Early Bird rights… Having those players in the fold - along with various forms of Bird rights - will create some extra opportunities for the Lakers this coming offseason if they fall short in pursuit of their top targets.
Five Key Offseason Questions: Orlando Magic
2018/05/five-key-offseason-questions-orlando-magic-2018.htmlAaron Gordon ($7,260,330 qualifying offer / $16,513,260 cap hold): Bird rights… Mario Hezonja ($5,167,231): Bird rights
Hawks, Suns Interested In Michael Beasley?
2018/05/hawks-suns-have-interest-in-michael-beasley.htmlNew York isn't expected to pursue top free agents this summer, and re-signing Beasley to a one-year deal would allow him to gain Early Bird rights for the summer of 2019. … However, New York only has Non-Bird rights on the former second overall pick, limiting the team's ability to offer him a raise -- the Knicks would likely have to use their mid-level exception to sign Beasley.
Five Key Offseason Questions: Dallas Mavericks
2018/05/five-key-offseason-questions-dallas-mavericks-2018.htmlHeading into the 2018 offseason, it's crucial that the team maintains that approach, avoiding the temptation to skip steps in the rebuilding process as they look to improve upon their worst record (24-58) in nearly two decades.
2018 NBA Offseason Salary Cap Digest: Toronto Raptors
2018/05/2018-nba-offseason-salary-cap-digest-toronto-raptors.htmlLucas Nogueira ($4,140,964 qualifying offer / $8,841,915 cap hold): Bird rights…
Five Key Offseason Questions: Atlanta Hawks
2018/05/five-key-offseason-questions-atlanta-hawks-2018.htmlDamion Lee ($1,537,872 qualifying offer / $1,537,872 cap hold): Non-Bird rights… That's nearly enough to accommodate any maximum-salary free agent, though Atlanta is unlikely to be in the market for any players of that caliber.
Five Key Offseason Questions: Sacramento Kings
2018/05/five-key-offseason-questions-sacramento-kings-2018.htmlBruno Caboclo ($3,512,605 qualifying offer / $7,353,675 cap hold): Bird rights… Vince Carter ($9,600,000): Non-Bird rights
Five Key Offseason Questions: Phoenix Suns
2018/05/five-key-offseason-questions-phoenix-suns-2018.html4, then trade a bevy of assets - including the rights to Bogdan Bogdanovic - to Sacramento in order to nab Chriss at No. … Ayton appears to be the early frontrunner, but Suns GM Ryan McDonough has said the team will take its time to make a decision.
2018 NBA Offseason Salary Cap Digest: New Orleans Pelicans
2018/05/2018-nba-offseason-salary-cap-digest-new-orleans-pelicans.htmlDeMarcus Cousins ($27,095,775): Bird rights…
2018 NBA Offseason Salary Cap Digest: Oklahoma City Thunder
2018/05/2018-nba-offseason-salary-cap-digest-oklahoma-city-thunder.htmlAnd if the Thunder want to re-sign George after he declines his player option, they'll have to keep a massive cap hold on their books to retain his Bird rights. … While the Thunder currently have less than $89MM in guaranteed salary on their books, Anthony's early termination option essentially eliminates the opportunity for cap room.