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Orlando and... maybe Houston(?) could make sense as Klay destinations. Also, perhaps Minny.
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Orlando and... maybe Houston(?) could make sense as Klay destinations. Also, perhaps Minny.
Bobby Marks, ESPNJun 16, 2024, 06:47 AM ET
NBA free agency 2024: Salary cap, spending for all 30 teams
The 2024 NBA offseason is officially here and teams can turn toward reshaping their rosters.
Starting on the first day after the NBA Finals conclude, teams are allowed to negotiate with their own free agents and players become eligible to sign an extension. Starting June 30 at 6 p.m. ET, teams will be allowed to negotiate with free agents who are not on their rosters.
A trend to monitor is whether rebuilding teams such as Detroit, Utah, or the San Antonio Spurs rent cap space out in trades. Last offseason, the Pistons acquired Joe Harris and Monte Morris and the Jazz brought in John Collins to help those players' previous teams get cap relief.
TIER 2: Salary cap space teams
The Charlotte Hornets, Spurs and Toronto Raptors could join the above group of six cap space teams -- but at a cost.
For the Hornets to create $31 million in room, they would need to let free agent Miles Bridges walk and also waive Davis Bertans and Seth Curry.
The Raptors have a decision on what they prioritize more: the $23 million expiring contract of Bruce Brown Jr., or the ability to create up to $29 million in space to sign free agents.
The likely scenario is that Charlotte and Toronto enter the offseason with the $12.9 million nontax midlevel exception available to use.
The Spurs would need to waive guard Devonte' Graham for them to have $20 million in space.
San Antonio Spurs
Below the cap: $7 million
Improvements to the roster likely will occur internally or with a trade. The offseason priorities remain finding stability at point guard and shooters to complement NBA Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama.
The Spurs started Jeremy Sochan at point guard before switching back to Tre Jones. San Antonio was outscored by 19.2 points per 100 possessions in the games Sochan started at point guard. The Spurs ranked 20th in 3-point percentage among reserves.
Free agents who fit: Tyus Jones, D'Angelo Russell, Malik Monk, Aaron Holiday, Vit Krejci, Dalano Banton, Malik Beasley, Garrison Mathews, Lester Quinones, De'Anthony Melton, Jaxson Hayes, Saddiq Bey, Cole Swider, Nicolas Batum, Joe Ingles, Matt Ryan, Sam Hauser, Lonnie Walker, Simone Fontecchio, Cam Reddish, Yuta Watanabe and Obi Toppin
Who returns/joins: Victor Wembanyama, Keldon Johnson, Devin Vassell, Zach Collins, Tre Jones, Jeremy Sochan, Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley, Sidy Cissoko, Julian Champagnie (contract guaranteed), Devonte' Graham (contract guaranteed), Charles Bassey (non-guaranteed), first-rounder (own) and first-rounder (via TOR)
Who might be gone: Cedi Osman and Sandro Mamukelashvili
NBA free agency 2024: Salary cap, spending for all 30 teams - ESPN
Didn’t the Spurs have a crush on Dalano Banton for a hot second?
Batum makes a lot of sense at wing until the spurs find better SF talent via these upcoming drafts. Also a ZR fall back plan.
Is Bey a reclamation project? Don’t know enough about him.
The FA pool is really pretty trash. Batum intrigues, but he played well in the POs for the Sixers and think a playoff team will grab him.
This summer should have a lot of players on the move as fringe and declining teams look to save themselves, plus the big ticket teams struggling with their financial futures. The play may be to look for players with existing contracts rather than strict FAs.
Saddiq Bey tore his ACL so he'd have to be brought along slowly with little expectations next year.
Nico will finish bb career during OG Paris 2024
Most excited about this offseason since 2015 when Aldridge signed here.
timvp - we going to get a bigger off season primer that includes both draft and how that coincides with possible free agency plans/trades shaping up what we expect to see heading into next season in terms of overall change?
If Klay commits to a veteran leadership role for a reasonable salary, is he a viable free agent for the Spurs?
While I am personally not a huge fan of Klay and think he is kind of washed, I could definitely see the Spurs being interested in him, even to the point of offering him more than he probably deserves at this point. I didn't mention in (and am hesitant to even write this reply) because I don't want to manifest it into existence.
I'm probably being too harsh on Klay, he still averaged 18pts last year on 39% from 3 in 77 games... but going 0-10 in the play in game leaves a bad taste. In reality, yeah Klay probably is a really good fit here on a 2/35 type deal. I am just personally not too interested.
I'd be okay if they brought Klay in as a shooting coach. If GSW don't want to sign him after all he's done for them and where they are as a franchise, then that's a red flag.
Last report I saw mentioned that Klay was wanting a 3 year deal, and for whatever reason I don’t think he views himself as the type who should be accepting a lesser contract due to him being past his prime. Guessing he’ll want something like 3 years/$75MM and I’m a hard pass on that.
Klay is a fake nice guy.
He also lost most of his speed and is a negative defender. Would work only if he could play SF.
I doubt he'd sign a short deal unless it's a big overpay.
Guess will see if we sign mamu soon,If not i can see us for drafting a big most likey salaun.
Agree. The only chance for it to be attractive is if he wants to cement his legacy as a champion or as a leader of a dynasty. (To silence his critics)
I just don't think a Klay signing would be in the plan for the FO as well as Klay. He'd still want to start and would take minutes away from any developmental plan for the younger players. I also think Orl and GS will probably pay more than SA would and he'd fit better w/their timeline to win now vs later.
Agreed with both of these. Klay definitely still is feeling himself regardless of his performance last year.
Might be worthy of its own thread, but are there any vets with playoff experience who might be available to help steer this young squad in the right direction?
The pb isn't only the shooting, he looks burnt, no juice or willigness on defense, doesn't have the personality of a lockeroom leader and is clearly looking for the biggest contact... at 34 yo!!
PATFO can't be that stupid
Batum would be great
Not bc he is french (doesn't hurt) but he's the perfect plug and play vet that'll be an efficient 3&D and loads of experience to share. Great dude, humble and great work ethic
I'm afraid his efficiency during the last PO might make him tough to get tho
Not many.
Here's my list of realistic free agents that could be interesting.
Quickley, OG and Siakam not included, they were obviously wouldn't have been traded without extension agreement.
Players that don't fit no matter what happens also not included, Valanciunas for example.
Guards:
D'Lo
Tyus Jones
Monte Morris
Hield
Gary Harris
Monk
Melton
Okoro
Forwards:
Batum
O'Neale
Pat Williams
Jones Jr
Oubre
SlowMo
Obi Toppin
Taurean Prince
Achiuwa
Highsmith
Centers:
Theis
Plumlee
Drummond
Bitadze
Biyombo
It all depends on the draft. I guess Spurs go for one or two FAs to fill the roster.
If we don't get Sheppard, Dillingham or dont' trade for a point guard, I think Monk is a no brainer.
Would be perfect if we draft Castle.
Castle/Devin/Monk as guard rotation with Malaki getting whatever's left. Three of them would be interchangeable.
Give him a front loaded deal, 80/4 or so.
Batum would be a good veteran if Wemby can convince him to play one more year.
Idk if PATFO values Pat Williams or Toppin. Could see them being targets depending on the draft.
Highsmith would be a cheap solution for the bench.
My priority #1 this offseason is to get rid of Collins, no matter what.
If Bassey's knees are done and Barlow can't play C, then get one of the veterans for cheap o Bitadze who could try to get back on track.
It's a solid list. I don't think D'Lo gets enough mention here as a possible PG. If we don't draft a PG or trade for a Garland type he makes alot of sense here. Monk fits well as we all recognize. The forward list is pretty deep if you're looking for nominal starting caliber and/or depth. I do like PWill though as a starting caliber guy if we go for guards in the draft.
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