Steve Clifford, who is now embarking on a second stint with the Hornets, signed a three-year contract with a team option in the final year, sources tell Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. Clifford will earn $4MM in each of the next two seasons, Boone adds.
In case you missed it, you can find our full story on Clifford’s hiring right here.
Here’s more from the Southeast:
- Hiring Clifford for a second time is just wild enough to work, argues Scott Fowler of The Charlotte Observer. The Hornets made the playoffs twice in Clifford’s first five-year stint with the team, and in 10 years prior and four years since, the team has only made the postseason one time, says Fowler, who notes that Clifford’s work ethic, professionalism and honesty are all admirable traits. According to Fowler, Clifford “always had a good relationship” with owner Michael Jordan, and he didn’t burn any bridges when he was fired in 2018, leading to the unexpected possibility of bringing him back.
- Johnny Davis, the 10th pick of the draft by the Wizards, hopes to make a lasting impact in the NBA, writes Austen Tealer of WashingtonWizards.com. “I want to leave a legacy of being a great teammate and a winner, that’s the main goal,” Davis said. “I want to win an NBA championship whenever I can.” For his short-term goals, Davis hopes to become a regular part of the rotation and help the club make the playoffs, per Tealer.
- Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald considers possible fallback options if the Heat can’t re-sign forward P.J. Tucker. Taurean Prince, Thaddeus Young and T.J. Warren are a few free agents on Jackson’s list, among others. Tucker is declining his $7.35MM player option to be come an unrestricted free agent, and he’s said to have several suitors outside of Miami.
76ers are in the tax land.
Tax line $149 million
76ers team salary $151 million (Melton including)
at this moment, 76ers are not able to offer $10 million to Tucker
They can make Korkmax salary dump trade but they still reach tax apron.
Chicago will take Korkmaz or Thybulle with our exception. They’ll be below the tax line easily
So I have a different list depending on if they only lose Caleb Martin, and obviously replace Markieff Morris, and also if they lose PJ tucker, caleb Martin, oladipo, dedmon, and obviously Morris…that list would also obviously be different if they trade Herro, Lowry, and especially even Duncan Robinson. This is also before summer league reveals other potential options.
Gettable FAs if Heat only lose Caleb Martin and still need to replace Markieef Morris
PAUL MILLSAP, PAUL MILLSAP, PAUL MILLSAP…PAUL MILL SAP!!! Taurean Prince, Josh jackson, juan Toscano-Anderson, James Johnson, Thaddeus Young, Semi Ojeleye, Wesley Matthews, trevor ariza, Derrick Jones jr, Mamadi Diakite, Robert Woodard II, Davon Reed, Justin Champagnie, Kz Okpala, Rodney Mcgruder, tony snell, deandre bembry, DJ Stewart jr, Josh Okogie, Abdel Nader, isaac bonga, lance stephenson, Justin Anderson, louis king, David Duke, Kent Bazemore, Ismail Wainright, kevin Knox, quinndary weatherspoon
Gettable FAs if Heat lose PJ Tucker, Caleb Martin, Victor Oladipo, Dwayne Dedmon, and obviously replace Markieff Morris
PAUL MILLSAP, PAUL MILLSAP, PAUL MILLSAP…PAUL MILL SAP!!! Otto Porter, Nic Batum, Kyle Anderson, Chris Boucher, Taurean Prince, Josh jackson, Delon Wright, Serge Ibaka, juan Toscano-Anderson, James Johnson, Thaddeus Young, Semi Ojeleye, Wesley Matthews, Jalen Smith, Mo Bamba, Jeremy Lamb, trevor ariza, Derrick Jones jr, Mamadi Diakite, Robert Woodard II, Davon Reed, Justin Champagnie, Kz Okpala, Rodney Mcgruder, tony snell, Javon Carter, MCW, deandre bembry, DJ Stewart jr, Kris Dunn, Marcus Garrett, Dejean Jerreau, Josh Okogie, Abdel Nader, isaac bonga, lance stephenson, Justin Anderson, louis king, David Duke, Kent Bazemore, Ismail Wainright, kevin Knox, quinndary weatherspoon
Reflection: If I were on a Cavs GM staff in 2006, I would be like that too… Millsap,Millsap,Millsap… picked #47, physical, could handle. Ideal complement to Gooden & Ilgauskas. A fullsize, sane Waiters, a less scheming Boozer. Spurs handled.
I’ve just been shouting it for a few years at this point, so hoping It manifests itself lol