Today is the start of the third day of free agency and there
are still some big name players out there looking for a deal. We still have LaMarcus Aldridge looking for a
team to showcase his skills. He is
currently 29 years old so he is looking for a team that is capable of getting
to the NBA Finals.
Yesterday on Thursday there were some bug names that landed
on different teams for the next season.
Some of those names are Monta Ellis who played with the Dallas
Mavericks. Ellis had a fantastic season
yet declined more money from the Mavericks to sign with his new team, the
Pacers for $44 million for 4 years. Greg
Monroe who played for the Pistons last season is now with the Milwaukee Bucks
for a 3-year, $50 million contract.
On Wednesday, more big time players were signed on to their
teams. First off, Jimmy Butler who gave
Chicago a scare, agreed to a five-year, more than $90 million contract. This sign on I was happy about because Butler
was a star last season for Chicago and they really needed him back to be a
contender for the Finals. Now lets talk
about Anthony Davis. Davis for the
Pelicans is a very good young player that will dominate this league for many
years to come. He and the Pelicans
agreed to a 5-year, $145 million contract.
This is $29 million a year. That
is absurd and I’m not sure if that much money is worth it. With that kind of money it weakens the cap
space for the Pelicans and doesn’t allow for other big time players to come on
and help out Davis. All in all though,
good for Davis and the Pelicans have an All-Star that will get better and
better for years to come.
Here are some other free agent pick-ups for teams.
Kawhi Leonard: 5-year max extension with Spurs
Kevin Love: 5-year, $110 million with Cavs
Draymond Green: 5-year, $85 million with Warriors
Goran Dragic: 5-year, $90 million with Heat
Danny Green: 4-year, $45 million with Spurs
Tyson Chandler: 4-year, $52 million with Suns
