IT's next Team and Contract

[green_bballers13]

Here's an opportunity to predict where IT will land and for how much.

My prediction: DET, ORL, NYK, BKN

Contract: 3 years, $60m

[hpantazo]

Brooklyn has D'angelo Russell, and Lin will be back too. I don't see them going for IT

IT is a Knicks type of player, I can see that happening.

[RJ87]

One of the LA teams on a 2 year deal between $20m-25m, with a partial guarantee on the 2nd year so they can be players in the 2019 FA market.

[hodgy03038]

I can see DET, NYK or MIA. 2 years /30 mill. 2nd year a team option.

[cman88]

Thomas might have to play 1 year on a prove it deal unless he lights it up with the lakers.

I feel pretty bad for IT actually. a year ago today he was averaging 28ppg, leading the #1 seed in the east, was an MVP cantidate, on his way to earning a max contract

Now hes been traded by the Celtics to the cavs. The cavs then during the trade process killed his value by trashing him to squeeze a 2nd round pick out of danny. Then he struggles with the cavs for 15 games and they ship him off to the lakers.

I really hope for IT he regains his value on the lakers.

[tarheelsxxiii]

Lou Williams' contract (3 yr/24 mil), while not awful for him, has set a low market value for guys like IT.  Unfortunately, he may make much less than expected.  That said, it only takes 1 team that believes in him to extend a much larger offer.

Side note: If Lou is making 8 mil, what does that mean for Smart?

[Who]

Here's an opportunity to predict where IT will land and for how much.

My prediction: DET, ORL, NYK, BKN

Contract: 3 years, $60m

Orlando is a good one. Desperate for a go-to scorer and in need of a new PG.

[green_bballers13]

Lou Williams' contract (3 yr/24 mil), while not awful for him, has set a low market value for guys like IT.  Unfortunately, he may make much less than expected.  That said, it only takes 1 team that believes in him to extend a much larger offer.

Side note: If Lou is making 8 mil, what does that mean for Smart?

I still think Marcus gets 4x10. He's younger and can help change a defense's culture.

I find it hard to have sympathy for guys that will get paid millions to play a kids game. I feel bad for guys like Ryan Shazier who get really hurt playing a game.

I wonder if Pop would kick the tires on IT in SA. He would be their main playmaker, besides Kawhi.

[footey]

Proven healthy IT will get a 20mm per year multi-year contract. Unhealthy IT lucky to get league min.

[Gomesfan]

Any chance Isaiah gets bought out?
My dream is “IT” gets bought out as the LAL have compassion and let him sign with a real contender and we all know the love he has for the Celtics! I know that’s a lot of guards, but if anyone can make it work Stevens can!

[RodyTur10]

I think that Philadelphia lands LeBron and that the Lakers fail to sign the top free agents and wait out another year and offer Thomas a one-year-contract of around 15-18 million. Maybe the Knicks offer Thomas a multi-year deal, but I think even the Knicks don't want to take the gamble anymore after the catastrophe with Noah.

[Neurotic Guy]

I think that Philadelphia lands LeBron and that the Lakers fail to sign the top free agents and wait out another year and offer Thomas a one-year-contract of around 15-18 million. Maybe the Knicks offer Thomas a multi-year deal, but I think even the Knicks don't want to take the gamble anymore after the catastrophe with Noah.

Hope you are correct that LeBron sign with Philly.

[rondofan1255]

Found this interesting:

A brief poll of some NBA front-office executives on Thomas’s value this summer revealed that a long-term, rich contract is likely out of the question. Their responses settled around the mid-level exception (roughly $8.5 million) with one saying, “something under $10 million” and another adding, “someone will give him a one-year deal.”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2018/02/10/isaiah-thomas-earned-a-long-overdue-raise-he-just-fell-short-of-getting-it/?utm_term=.dfe5c4e25e51

[SHAQATTACK]

If LA bombs on Bron .....I d give IT 50 % chance taking a decn offer.  He is liked in LA fan base .  If LA bombs out on Bron and PG .....I think IT is lock for a nce contract with Lakers l. He is entertaining and fits well with younger dudes. 

If Lakers get two Max players .....IT is probably gone ..... I like the Orlando fit the best , maybe Knicks .

[jambr380]

Lou Williams' contract (3 yr/24 mil), while not awful for him, has set a low market value for guys like IT.  Unfortunately, he may make much less than expected.  That said, it only takes 1 team that believes in him to extend a much larger offer.

Side note: If Lou is making 8 mil, what does that mean for Smart?

Lou Williams set his own market value by not waiting until FA to field offers from other teams. But, in general, I agree - as teams just won't have as much money to spend this offseason.

At the very least, I see IT getting a JJ Redick type contract to bring excitement to a place like NYK or ORL. If the Lakers strike out, he may very well fit in there, too. Lonzo is a taller PG and IT can play on or off the ball.