With Klay Thompson about to enter the final month of his current contract with the Warriors, there has been “no notable movement from either side” toward a resolution, writes Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Most teams have to wait until after the NBA Finals to discuss new contracts with their pending free agents, but the Warriors and Thompson are allowed to talk now because the … [Read more...] about Warriors Rumors: Thompson, Ham, Ingram, Butler, Paul, Ighodaro
Heat Notes: J. Butler, C. Butler, Quinn, Allen, Martin
The Sixers aren’t the only team that would be willing to give Jimmy Butler a maximum-salary extension if they could acquire him from the Heat. League sources tell Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald that two other clubs have “made it known in league circles” that they’d also be open to trading for the star forward and then signing him to a max deal. Butler remains under contract … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: J. Butler, C. Butler, Quinn, Allen, Martin
Sixers Willing To Extend Butler If Heat Star Becomes Available In Trade
Jimmy Butler may not be the Sixers’ top target this offseason but they’re apparently willing to give him more financial security than the Heat. Paul George is widely considered the Sixers’ primary focus if the Clippers forward declines his $48.8MM option in order to enter free agency. A reunion with Butler could be a viable alternative and Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia … [Read more...] about Sixers Willing To Extend Butler If Heat Star Becomes Available In Trade
Highsmith Has Earned Major Raise
Haywood Highsmith would like to stay with the Heat but that may not be feasible due to salary cap restrictions, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald notes. Highsmith will undoubtedly get a significant raise from his $1.9MM salary this season but if the Heat try to meet his market value, estimated in the $8-10MM annual range, they’ll be pushed up against the punitive second tax … [Read more...] about Highsmith Has Earned Major Raise
Heat Notes: Highsmith, Jovic, Bam, Mailbag, Offseason
3-and-D wing Haywood Highsmith will be one of the Heat‘s key unrestricted free agents this summer after averaging 6.1 PPG and 3.2 RPG while shooting 39.6% from deep in 66 regular season games (20.7 MPG), Speaking to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the 27-year-old said in an ideal world, he’d like to re-sign with the Heat. That outcome is far from certain though, as Miami projects … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Highsmith, Jovic, Bam, Mailbag, Offseason