All articles tagged with #restricted free agency
The Warriors are struggling to agree with Jonathan Kuminga on a contract due to the benchmark set by Immanuel Quickley's recent contract with the Raptors, which has skewed market expectations for restricted free agents, complicating Kuminga's negotiations and the Warriors' offseason plans.
The Phoenix Suns have made a highly lucrative offer to Jonathan Kuminga, a restricted free agent of the Golden State Warriors, with negotiations involving sign-and-trade options and proposals up to $90 million. The Warriors have declined to match these offers, citing trade interest and contract terms, while Kuminga prefers the stability and role offered by the Suns or Kings. The situation is complicated by trade restrictions and the Warriors' reluctance to include a first-round pick in negotiations.
Jonathan Kuminga remains in a holding pattern as his restricted free agency drags on, with the Sacramento Kings showing the most interest and no traction on a new deal due to limited cap space and lack of offer sheet pressure.
Jonathan Kuminga's restricted free agency remains unresolved after four days, with the Golden State Warriors seeking a promising young player and a first-round pick in a potential sign-and-trade. Multiple teams, including the Wizards, Kings, Heat, Bulls, Bucks, and Nets, have shown interest, but market conditions and Kuminga's desire for a prominent role are complicating negotiations. A resolution may take longer, with possible meetings in Las Vegas and discussions about a return to the Warriors.
Jonathan Kuminga, a young player for the Golden State Warriors, is seeking a contract exceeding $30 million per year to become the third-highest-paid Warrior, which could lead to his departure if a team like the Nets offers him such a deal, despite his limited starting experience and the Warriors' desire to maintain financial flexibility.
The ongoing contract negotiations between P.J. Washington and the Charlotte Hornets reflect the franchise's unsettled standing, as they face the challenge of retaining valuable rotation players while transitioning to new ownership. With Miles Bridges already planning to reach unrestricted free agency next summer, the Hornets cannot afford to lose both players. Washington's contract situation highlights the importance of nailing the values of homegrown contributors for a rebuilding team. The Hornets may prefer a sign-and-trade scenario rather than Washington accepting the qualifying offer, but the lack of competition for his services limits his options. The unresolved contract adds to the uncertainty surrounding the franchise's future management.
The Dallas Mavericks are expected to offer a restricted free agency offer sheet to Matisse Thybulle, with the clock for matching starting after the July Moratorium ends. The Mavericks can offer up to the Full MLE of $12,405,000 with five percent raises for four years, and the offer sheet must be a minimum of two years without any player or team option. If Portland matches, Thybulle will have veto power over trades for the entire 2023-24 season. The Mavericks' last successful restricted free agent acquisition was Chandler Parsons in 2014.
The Boston Celtics are facing a crowded backcourt and a potential logjam as they head into the NBA Draft. With restricted free agent Grant Williams potentially pricing himself out of Boston's market, the team may need to make a trade to reshape their frontcourt. While the organization wants to re-sign Williams and keep Malcolm Brogdon, the looming second apron (super tax) and the team's current construction make it hard to justify paying over 10% of the salary cap to a player who isn't a lock in the rotation. The Celtics may need to consider a roster shakeup to change the identity of the team and align with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's primes.
Jesper Bratt has signed an eight-year, $63 million contract extension with the New Jersey Devils, making him the third-highest paid player on the team. The deal eliminates a potential headache for the Devils in the offseason as Bratt was due to become a restricted free agent. The 24-year-old winger has 276 points in 389 NHL games over six seasons and is considered a foundational player for the Devils' rebuild. The next big order of business for New Jersey is pending restricted free agent winger Timo Meier.
The New York Rangers have signed center Filip Chytil to a four-year contract extension worth an annual average of $4.4375 million, taking him through the 2026-27 season. Chytil has had a breakout season, recording 22 goals and 20 assists for 42 points in 66 games. The contract represents great value for the Rangers, who are facing a salary cap crunch this summer, and it's encouraging to see that they recognize the importance of keeping Chytil in the fold long-term.