Free Agency Thoughts

Interesting name. I agree his 3 point shooting is a strength. He doesn’t go inside near as much as he used to though..

He is still under contract at the moment with the Suns. They will probably pay him out for $4 million when the CBA gets signed but then he could sign with anyone including the Suns I believe. I’d think someone will offer him more than the veteran’s minimum but he will be able to select where he wants to go and he may not make money his top criteria. He probably will make getting minutes and playing for a championship the top criteria but I am not sure in which order.

It would seem unlikely he would agree to back up Thabo and Harden. He played 27 minutes per game last season and will probably want 20+ minutes next season if he can get it. They’d probably have to have him take most or over of Thabo’s minutes. I kinda doubt Presti would do that to Thabo, especially for a soon be 35 year scorer. Presti knows he has to improve the defense to win a title. More likely in my mind Carter goes to Chicago or Atlanta or back to Orlando or maybe Dallas or Denver.

I agree a veteran wing could be an attractive target. I’d prefer a taller SF or a SF/PF with a 3 point shot. Probably won’t get it though. Harden will probably be Durant’s main backup at SF based on his good performance there last season.