Day’Ron Sharpe is headed to free agency this summer. The Nets can make the backup big man a restricted free agent by extending him a $5.98MM qualifying offer. Sharpe told Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype he’s looking forward to what the summer may bring for his career.
“I’m looking forward to the experience because I don’t know too much about free agency. This is my first year experiencing it. I’m looking forward to learning from it and how to move later on in my career,” he said.
Sharpe believes he can enhance any team’s second unit.
“I think I’m one of the best (backup bigs),” he said. “I’m a humble person, so I don’t like really talking or comparing myself to other people. But when it comes to backup bigs, I think I’m one of the best. I’m trying to continue to prove myself and work hard.”
We have more from the Atlantic Division:
- Should the Nets target Duke’s Kon Knueppel with their No. 8 overall pick? Lucas Kaplan of NetsDaily.com believes Knueppel can make up for his limitations by his competitive nature as well as his shotmaking and playmaking abilities.
- There’s a general sense that Al Horford will continue his long career next season but where he’ll wind up in free agency is another matter. High-level playoff contenders are monitoring Horford to see if he’d leave Boston, according to Scotto. Another Celtics big man and free agent, Luke Kornet, is expected to have a robust market this summer after his career year. Teams with the non-taxpayer mid-level exception available are expected to pursue him.
- The Sixers moved up to the No. 3 spot in the draft lottery but their success next season will be predicated on how well Joel Embiid bounces back from his latest knee surgery, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer opines. The team has yet to offer an update on Embiid’s progress since he underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on April 9.
I wouldn’t be mad if Al went ring chasing. Deserves to go out how he wants. Be awesome anywhere for younger guys and any coach really. Go team up with Udoka in Houston. Thank you and good luck.
Al could come and play with his DR homey in NY.
I don’t see Celtics keeping both Horford and Kornet. Kornet should get decent offers. He would have been cheaper than Adams in Houston. Warriors should be looking at him.
Celtics have two solid picks. They can find a center there. Still have Queta there. Will be interesting to see where Holiday winds up.
Sixers season depends on health of their stars. Had all year to heal. Have a great pick coming at draft. They should be ready to compete. With Celtics and their troubles. Sixers could be a favorite.
Nets don’t need Duke’s Kon Knueppel. There are players with bigger upside. Maluach has to be their pick. Then go for Kuminga. Start Kuminga at them 2 and don’t look back. You offer him 35 mill first yr. Three year contract worth 85 mill. Warriors will have to do a sign n trade. Nets can load up around Kuminga and Maluach. Can even try for another lottery pick and take Jakucionis.
If that’s where Horford wants to go, fine by me. I’m not high on Knueppel personally. Am high on that Lithuanian kid though