Either because they simply want to change, because their franchises are fed up with them or they do not trust his physical condition – or other reasons -, his continuity in his current teams with his contracts coming to an end is in doubt to a greater or lesser degree. And, as they move forward, they will revolutionize the NBA. These are some of the possible non-renewals that could shake up the best league in the world in fact soon in some cases.
1
He asks the Bucks for a commitment for the ring
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been eligible since September 22 to sign a contract extension. 3 years and 173 million with the Milwaukee Bucks. But, neither leaks, nor rumors nor bagpipes, the Greek is on his way and has already made it clear that he will not sign anything at least until next summer, when he sees if his team is really on the same wavelength as him and gives him the possibility of putting on your second ring. He doble MVP His contract ends in 2025 and he has a player option for the 2025-2026 campaign.
And the 2021 ring is far away in an NBA in which memories are even more ephemeral and in which the Bucks are really far from the trophy Larry O’Brien in the last two years with eliminations in the Conference Semifinals and that one that hurt so much last year in the first round against the Heatwith the best team of the regular season falling against the worst team in the East.
“Next summer it would make more sense for both parties (to renew). Even then, I don’t know. I want another ring,” warned Giannis last week, who has already warned Milwaukee twice. To his 28 years, Hellene knows that it is in full prime and does not want to waste even one more season. The fact that in recent days he has been working with Hakeem Olajuwon to continue improving his game says everything about his ambition. Knicks, Raptors or Lakers, on the prowl.
2
The Clippers want to get rid of a burden
Kawhi Leonard y Paul George
It is already known that they are going un ‘pack’, with so much talent and so little consistency due to his recurring, familiar injuries that the Clippers have had to endure whose patience is already running out. Both Leonard (32 years old) and George (33) end their contract in 2024 with a player option for one more year and the Los Angeles franchise is not expected to renew them.
Although the talks are broken, the James Harden case could accelerate the departure of one of the two already this season. The Sixers want a star in return and, if the Clippers want to get something in return, it would make perfect sense to carry out a short-term deal, with Harden also taking up less cap space with his 35.6 million than the 45 that are both going to charge this course.
It could be the case that they activate their player option-in exchange for 48.7 million both -, but still the fact that they had a flexible contract with only one year left would facilitate their transfer in another scenario for the Clippers to obtain something in return. Both are eligible this course for an extension of 4 years and 224 million, something that right now is absolutely out of reality.
3
The earth throws him
Donovan Mitchell
Too much silence around a Donovan Mitchell who seems to be moving away from Cleveland. In the final stretch of his contract – until 2025 and with a player option for the following season in exchange for 37 million – specialist Brian Windhorst does not believe that ‘Spida’ will sign an extension with the Cavaliers.
The point guard, who faces his second season with the Ohio team, allows himself to be loved by some New York Knicks In fact, they already considered adding him to their roster in the summer of last year. As they say, the earth pulls a lot as in the case of Donovan Mitchell, who was born and raised in NY soaking up the passion and mystique of Madison Square Garden.
Mitchell, who had a poor performance in the playoffs precisely against the Knicks, is the type of second star to accompany Jalen Brunson what the Knicks are looking for. A return to Jazz in full reconstruction would seem more unlikely.
4
The best shooter is looking for new equipment now
Buddy Hield
A renovation that will have an impact in the short term. The best shooter of the last five years, even above Stephen Curry by number of triples scored has not reached an agreement with the Indiana Pacers to extend his contract – it ends in 2024 – and is open to being transferred to any team.
With a very flexible contract as he enters his last year of contract and for 19 million, and in full maturity -30 years old-, Buddy Hield is a candy for any candidate for the ring. Among those interested, Mavericks, Sixers and Bucks.
5
The Lakers don’t trust
Anthony Davis
One of the most intriguing cases, with the Lakers center ending his contract in 2025 and therefore getting closer to discussing a renewal with one of the pillars of the 2020 ring and still with 30 years.
La ‘Ceja’ is who she is, but the owner of the Los Angeles franchise, Jeanie Buss, He has been somewhat very blunt about it this week in his interview with The Athletic. The executive left the interior through the roof, ensuring that he was the best player in the NBA when he is healthy.
But that nuance of the injuries, plus the lack of mention of anything about a renewal, made it clear that the Lakers are cautious and want to first see if Davis is a star who doesn’t miss so many days in the office, just 56 games played due to injuries last season. Although it is a very distant scenario, the center, for whom the Los Angeles team almost mortgaged itself in his transfer, would find himself at the end of the season in the perfect point to recover as much as possible of what was invested, with a current contract and a manageable contract of only one year left.
It is not acceptable to have a level comparable to that of Jokic, Anteto o Embiid but at the same time being faced with that job uncertainty, but inside he lives enslaved by his physique.
6
He can give the Hawks what they are missing
Pascal I’m sorry
His contract ends in 2024 and the direction taken by the disconcerting Raptors depends almost exclusively on him, as they struggle between being a solid contender for the ring again – interest has been reported for Damian Lillard in recent days -, or rebuild from scratch, something that will definitely happen if the All-Star is traded.
In his ‘prime’ to his 29 years and with the experience of having already been a champion, moving the Cameroonian would mean obtaining a significant number of draft picks, which the Canadian team should do now if that is what they want.
Los Atlanta Hawks They have been after him for some time, the Georgia franchise aware that, despite having one of the best duos in the NBA with Trae Young y Dejounte Murray, He needs to enhance the paint with a ‘5’ as versatile as Siakam compared to the limitations of Clint Capela.
7
Particular and very uncertain situation
LeBron James
For several reasons, LeBron James’ situation has been particular for a long time but we must not overlook that ‘The King’ ends his contract in 2024, with a player option for one more year in exchange for 51 million. The all-time leading scorer has already said that he wants to at least compete a couple more years.
Everything depends almost exclusively on Bronny, with the ’23’ with the ambition of playing alongside his eldest son as his last dream before retiring. In the desirable event that he can wear shorts after his cardiac arrest and continue with his promising career – projected in the top-20 of the next draft – we will have to see how everything evolves.
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A necessary piece in any contender for the ring
AND Anunoby
He doesn’t have as much fame as others nor does he play for the most famous franchise – the Toronto Raptors – but OG Anunoby is one of those players who puts together all the pieces to turn a mediocre contender into a serious contender or increase the chances of a solid candidate.
With a contract that ends in 2024 and a player option for 20 million, The forward is one of those valuable all-rounders, capable of bordering on excellence in every defensive challenge that is posed to him, regardless of the star he is, of assuming the necessary role in attack, also that of scorer. And part of the 2019 ring of the Canadian team and a phenomenal age at their 26 years.
Erik Koreen already pointed out in The Athletic that the Briton does not plan to activate his player option in search of a more succulent multi-year contract. In that case, the Raptors could be inclined to use him as a bargaining chip for some big deal if they decide to take a step further. In fact, Anunoby’s name has already come up in a potential three-way deal for Damian Lillard.
9
His star status at stake
Ben Simmons
Ben Simmons is busy enough with trying to be himself again to think about renewing his contract, a request for which he is not even legitimized right now with his history of poor performance and injuries.
But, with the contract ending in 2025, the point guard is going to play this season for the next contract he is going to sign, which will say if he continues to be a star – he still is according to his current salary with almost 38 million to collect this campaign – or he has to permanently lower his status.
If he comes close to what he was, the Nets could think about re-signing him. If not, in trying to get rid of the Australian and his high salary, with up to 40 million to be received in the 2024-2025 season. Wherever it went, it would be a bomb move.
2023-09-24 05:11:49
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