![]() ![]() Bridges fits any team as a young, 6’6” shot creator who averaged an efficient 20 points per game last season. ![]() Trades sending Bridges to Atlanta (for John Collins and a young player), Memphis (for Dillon Brooks and Ziaire Williams ), Miami (for Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson ), or Sacramento (for the fourth pick and Harrison Barnes ) could make sense if Charlotte finds any of those returns appealing. The new team would ensure their contract offer won’t be matched by agreeing to a sign-and-trade. Phoenix and Charlotte would push for a sign-and-trade to recoup assets if they decide not to retain Ayton and Bridges, respectively. Detroit, San Antonio and Indiana are teams with the money to offer large contracts and players at similar ages. The Suns have had well-documented frustrations with DeAndre Ayton in the wake of their second-round playoff exit, and there are rumors that Charlotte is hesitant to give Miles Bridges a max offer sheet. The previous team just has to offer a contract with the same terms as the new team’s offer. These players’ previous teams can keep them even if they sign an offer with a new team. Restricted free agents are young players whose rookie contracts are ending. That will be an option for these players, especially Beal (who has a limited injury history) and LaVine (who just turned 27 in March). He re-signed with Oklahoma City in the summer of 2018, then requested (and received) a trade to the Clippers the very next year when Kawhi Leonard went to LA. If they’re unhappy, they could look to follow the Paul George model. It’s impossible to predict what Irving will want, but expect the others to re-sign with their teams. Still, these All-Star caliber performers have proven enough that all should get deals at or near their maximum annual salary. ![]() LaVine re-injured his left knee late this season after tearing the ACL in that knee in 2017. Irving has played in 45% of Brooklyn’s regular-season games the past three seasons. Beal just posted a career-low in three-point shooting. Harden scored just 21 points per game, his lowest average since coming off the bench in Oklahoma City. All four are spectacular scoring guards with question marks. The superstar-caliber players who could be free agents include James Harden (PO), Bradley Beal (PO), Kyrie Irving (PO), and Zach LaVine. ![]()
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