Whats the hold up on Simmons??

[buttsR4rebounding]

You probably wont hear anything from JSIMS till the very end of Free Agency memorandum. Its just what I have heard from local reports & outsourced reporting.

What is a free agency "memorandum"? and when does it end?

[DaBears]

July 13 — Last day for teams to unilaterally withdraw qualifying offers to restricted free agents.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Agreed. I think he and his agent were expecting a much bigger market for him, and now that it's obvious that isn't happening, they're holding out for what they can get.

He is losing suitors by the day, though. Lakers just threw their money at KCP. Atlanta paid Dedmon and doesn't seem to be in the market for another SG. That really only leaves Phoenix and Brooklyn as viable options unless something weird happens...so I hope Simms is ready to start losing a lot of games to get paid. That Sean Marks connection in BKY scares me though.

I agree. I was hoping Brooklyn would go after KCP. Phoenix has at least 8 wings under contract so I doubt that they go after him. Brooklyn is the only team left that could put together something that the Spurs wouldn't match. Marks is 0 for 4 on restricted free agents so far, so hopefully he focuses on the unrestricted ones like Aflallo. Although I understand now that Houston and New York are trying to use Brooklyn's cap space to facilitate a trade for Melo to Houston.

[DaBears]

Curiosity of Hoopsrumors.com

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2017/04/...son-dates.html

[buttsR4rebounding]

July 13 — Last day for teams to unilaterally withdraw qualifying offers to restricted free agents.

What would be the advantage to the Spurs to do that?

[Truth4sale$]

Simmons is looking at his first ever and possibly his only big payday. He should take all the time he can. His decision will impact his life on so many levels, professionally ,financially, and personal. He can chase the money, but will he play as well outside of the confines of the Spurs coaches, will he like the city, (will his family?) Will he win games. It's a tough call. Simmons is getting paid off what he showed in the playoffs, when everyone else collapsed, especially Lma, who us getting paid from what he did 3 years ago in portland.

[I. Hustle]

Simmons is looking at his first ever and possibly his only big payday. He should take all the time he can. His decision will impact his life on so many levels, professionally ,financially, and personal. He can chase the money, but will he play as well outside of the confines of the Spurs coaches, will he like the city, (will his family?) Will he win games. It's a tough call. Simmons is getting paid off what he showed in the playoffs, when everyone else collapsed, especially Lma, who us getting paid from what he did 3 years ago in portland.

Bravo, GNSF. Bravo

[raybies]

bump. read le. How long is this dude gonna drag it out.... Now teams are interested in Shabazz over him...

[kaji157]

I don't see anything strange in this process. Other than patty the spurs always let the players test their own market, and based on what the player gets, make an offer.
It seems Simmons is not having great offers, and I feel he might be getting the money per year, but not the length he is looking for.
It's really not so strange as his NBA career has been short and inconsistent.
I don't think many teams will offer him over 7 millions, and does who do, won't offer over 2 years.
If you ask me now, I think he will have to settle for a 3 years 22 million contract with a third year being a player option.
That way he ensures some money, probably less than he expects, but with the option of testing the market in two years if he feels his value has increased.

[jermaine]

Like seriously, how many more options do this nicca have?? It seems teams an money is drying up. He has to be waiting on melo to be traded an Knicks to free up money.

[raybies]

Any deal that would be a wise gamble for other teams, is probably in the Spurs ballpark. I think teams know they won't get a deal with him and would have to overpay. And as much as I defend Simmons and believe in him, for another team it's high risk.

[Seventyniner]

Many teams tell their RFAs to go test the market, but how often do they get no deal whatsoever? I wonder what the Spurs will offer if Simmons doesn't get any offer sheet from another team.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Many teams tell their RFAs to go test the market, but how often do they get no deal whatsoever? I wonder what the Spurs will offer if Simmons doesn't get any offer sheet from another team.

I believe they have $1,650,000 on the table right now. But I would guess 3 years for 15 to 18 million with a team option for year 3.

[210baller]

front office just renounced simmons, hes unrestricted now.

[Big Empty]

He just hasn't proven enough for 9m. I agree with this.

[spursmvp]

He just hasn't proven enough for 9m. I agree with this.

What has patty proven to get 12m?

[Ice009]

What has patty proven to get 12m?

Even less. Simmons was a much better playoff performer this season than Patty. Patty has a career playoff average of around 6ppg.

[PublicOption]

MANU did this.