The Spurs have become the latest team to tender a qualifying offer to a pending restricted free agent, according to Jabari Young of The San Antonio Express-News, who reports that swingman Jonathon Simmons has received a QO from the club. The move will ensure that the Spurs have the right of first refusal on any offer sheet Simmons signs in July.
Simmons, 27, continued to play a rotational role for the Spurs in 2016/17, averaging 17.8 minutes per contest in 78 games. However, he saw his shooting percentages dip drastically. After posting a solid shooting line of .504/.383/.750 in his rookie season, Simmons shot just .420/.294/.750 in year two, though his play on the defensive side of the ball was strong.
While the Spurs appear to be exploring ways to create cap room this summer, they may not have to renounce Simmons’ cap hold right away, even if they don’t expect to hang onto him. His qualifying offer and cap hold are both worth a modest $1,671,382.
Didn’t even mention that Simmons was spectacular in the playoffs. Will be wanted, hope the Spurs keep him.
He’a a great
This might end up like the James Harden situation. Simmons can go to Brooklyn and be a starting 3 for them alongside Russell, they got cash to spend and if they offer Simmons 4 years 80 mil HE’s GONE.
He could get way more money elsewhere, if he wants to win def take the Spurs offer but if a team like Brooklyn comes knocking offering him a big role and good money? Why not take it, Russell is a building block in Brooklyn.
He would look real nice next to Fultz/Ben Simmons/Embiid in Philly.