01 July, 2017
Jeff Teague agreed to a deal with Minnesota, which had traded away another possible target, Ricky Rubio shortly before Teague agreed. Pairing Griffin with a strong PG like Rajon Rondo or Kemba Walker in Charlotte will be a great move for the explosive player.
Reports surfaced Wednesday that the Sixers could be among the teams in the mix for Andre Iguodala if the 2015 NBA Finals MVP and two-time NBA champion winds up hitting free agency.
Redick continues to be one of the most underrated shooting guards in the league, and several teams will be clamoring to offer the Clippers sharpshooter a sizable contract to add him to their roster.
It is far too early to make projections on a team-by-team basis for next summer, but it could be dramatic if the Bulls, 76ers, Kings, Nets or Knicks take on salary for future seasons either by signing free agents or acquiring undesirable contracts in exchange for assets. It's 99.99% sure that George won't play in IN long term and there is all sorts possibilities. And that's where unrestricted free agents come into play. That has made things hard with the Celtics, who have other priorities, like the pursuit of Gordon Hayward and potentially a trade for Paul George.
The bottom line is George wants to win a ring & wants to win a ring now. However, Griffin has continued to be plagued by injuries that have hurt the team's chances of being a real championship contender at the most important times. PG, Al Horford, & Thomas are great but not great enough to beat Cavs with Kyrie, LeBron, & Love. This summer will be the first in a series of summers reflecting a new economic reality, and the front offices that most quickly adjust to that new paradigm will reap those rewards. Instead of leaving the Clippers with nothing, Paul chose to opt into his deal with the Clippers and be traded to the Rockets. Will the Clippers be interested in bringing Rose in to play with Blake Griffin and keep Lob City going?
It's hard to imagine as the Knicks talk about getting younger and building for the future that Rose would be back, but the economics of the National Basketball Association make it possible. The good news for Miami is it usually is in the running for top free agents thanks to its location, and that's certainly the case this year with Hayward reportedly scheduled to meet with them. The Celtics are in dire need of a rebounder and Millsap fits that bill perfectly. But, the late hours of Friday night included some pre-Fourth of July fireworks, as the Oklahoma City Thunder acquired sought after star Paul George from the Indiana Pacers. People are anxious that Russ might not want to play with a superstar but if it makes them a better team, Russ will adjust. That all depends on who you're talking to.
His name may not be as famous as George or Griffin but Gordon Hayward will be up there when it comes to attraction from teams. No way Utah would have gone to the playoffs without him.
Players like Danilo Gallinari (Denver), Zach Randolph (Memphis) or even Rudy Gay (Sacramento) could provide some complementary pieces.
