Extension Candidate: Paul George
2013/08/extension-candidate-paul-george.htmlIt seems reasonable to expect that some team would float a max offer George's way in that scenario, barring a major regression this coming season, leaving the Pacers to either match and reduce their flexibility with other players, or watch their young superstar walk away. … It's clear that George wants to remain with the Pacers, and Bird would obviously like to see him in Indiana long-term, saying last month on radio that the team is prepared to make Paul a "major offer." A "major offer" doesn't necessarily add up to the max, and George indicated in June that he thought of himself as a max player, so perhaps there is a financial gulf between the Pacers and Aaron Mintz, George's agent.
How Agencies Fared In Free Agency (Part 2)
2013/09/how-agencies-fared-in-free-agency-part-2.htmlBut Splitter preferred to stay in San Antonio, and ultimately signed outright with the club rather than forcing the Spurs to match a rival offer sheet. … That list includes Iguodala, who reportedly had offers worth $50MM+, and a pair of new Lakers, Chris Kaman and Wesley Johnson.
Extension Candidate: Avery Bradley
2013/09/extension-candidate-avery-bradley-1.htmlTheir cap room could disappear quickly next summer if they have to match another team's bloated offer for Bradley. … If Bradley signs an offer sheet on the first day after the July Moratorium, and Danny Ainge and company want to match it, the team would have three days to use its cap room to sign other players before matching the offer sheet via Bird rights.
Paul George Plans To Sign Extension With Pacers
2013/09/paul-george-plans-to-sign-extension-with-pacers.html"We’ve got a way set up where we definitely think we can get something done, but it’s going to have to work for both parties." Because the Pacers would have the ability to match any rival offer sheet George signed in the summer of 2014, there has never been any real concern that the rising star would leave Indianapolis anytime soon. … As Chuck Myron of Hoops Rumors wrote when he examined George's extension candidacy earlier this summer, the 23-year-old would certainly receive a four-year maximum salary offer in free agency.
Poll: Will Paul George Sign A Max Extension?
2013/09/poll-will-paul-george-sign-a-max-extension.htmlEven if he were to hit the open market next summer, George would be a restricted free agent, meaning the Pacers could match any offer sheet he signs. … And with Danny Granger's big contract set to come off the books in 2014, there's no reason why Indiana wouldn't have matched any offer for George.