Suns News: Season Resumes
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Yeah, those family intro videos were really sweet. Great job by the team to get that arranged.
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Good article on Payne but confused by the last paragraph regarding his TO and testing the market. He's ours assuming we exercise the option right?
https://hoopshype.com/2020/08/12/phoeni ... ce=twitterPayne is owed $196,288 for his services in the bubble, a prorated minimum deal for his late addition.
The team has a built-in $2 million option to pick up his contract for the 2020-21 season. But according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, that figure is guaranteed at $25K.
Rather than play on what is essentially a non-guaranteed deal, it seems more likely that Payne tests the open market and finds a new home whether it is in the NBA or otherwise. But teams looking for a hungry scorer are going to be able to find one in Payne.
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I'm not sure what that article is talking about. If we have a team option, how is he going to go out and look for other opportunities?ShelC wrote: ↑Wed Aug 12, 2020 3:06 pmGood article on Payne but confused by the last paragraph regarding his TO and testing the market. He's ours assuming we exercise the option right?
https://hoopshype.com/2020/08/12/phoeni ... ce=twitterPayne is owed $196,288 for his services in the bubble, a prorated minimum deal for his late addition.
The team has a built-in $2 million option to pick up his contract for the 2020-21 season. But according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, that figure is guaranteed at $25K.
Rather than play on what is essentially a non-guaranteed deal, it seems more likely that Payne tests the open market and finds a new home whether it is in the NBA or otherwise. But teams looking for a hungry scorer are going to be able to find one in Payne.
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It's amazing how much this bubble has shifted opinion here on like half our team.
Oubre: essential, fan favorite to replaceable
Ayton: immense potential and great growth in year one to GTFO
Carter: Fringe NBA guy to someone who may command more than a minimum deal
Payne: "why did we sign another crappy backup PG?" to "what a great move by James Jones"/"did we just solve our backup problem?"
Booker: Star to Superstar
Cam: Good potential rotation piece to long-term starter?
Dario: not a good fit for us to key bench staple at the 4/5
Oubre: essential, fan favorite to replaceable
Ayton: immense potential and great growth in year one to GTFO
Carter: Fringe NBA guy to someone who may command more than a minimum deal
Payne: "why did we sign another crappy backup PG?" to "what a great move by James Jones"/"did we just solve our backup problem?"
Booker: Star to Superstar
Cam: Good potential rotation piece to long-term starter?
Dario: not a good fit for us to key bench staple at the 4/5
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I am wondering if he can opt out for a guaranteed deal. Like if we can cut him after game 1 and not pay him any more, then why would he want that if there is a team willing to give him the minimum for a year or 2?Shabazz wrote: ↑Wed Aug 12, 2020 4:32 pmI'm not sure what that article is talking about. If we have a team option, how is he going to go out and look for other opportunities?ShelC wrote: ↑Wed Aug 12, 2020 3:06 pmGood article on Payne but confused by the last paragraph regarding his TO and testing the market. He's ours assuming we exercise the option right?
https://hoopshype.com/2020/08/12/phoeni ... ce=twitterPayne is owed $196,288 for his services in the bubble, a prorated minimum deal for his late addition.
The team has a built-in $2 million option to pick up his contract for the 2020-21 season. But according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, that figure is guaranteed at $25K.
Rather than play on what is essentially a non-guaranteed deal, it seems more likely that Payne tests the open market and finds a new home whether it is in the NBA or otherwise. But teams looking for a hungry scorer are going to be able to find one in Payne.
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Shabazz wrote: ↑Wed Aug 12, 2020 4:38 pmIt's amazing how much this bubble has shifted opinion here on like half our team.
Oubre: essential, fan favorite to replaceable
Ayton: immense potential and great growth in year one to GTFO
Carter: Fringe NBA guy to someone who may command more than a minimum deal
Payne: "why did we sign another crappy backup PG?" to "what a great move by James Jones"/"did we just solve our backup problem?"
Booker: Star to Superstar
Cam: Good potential rotation piece to long-term starter?
Dario: not a good fit for us to key bench staple at the 4/5
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Tomorrow holds so much weight for this team (and my mental health).
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I’d guarantee that Payne deal now if we can keep him at 2 million.
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I just don’t want to see Doncic get 15 FTAs from bullshit calls in a classic Doncic/Harden way and destroy us.
If we win and still miss out on the play-in, then I’ll be at peace.
I truly do not enjoy watching Luka play, the same way I can’t handle Harden. I’m glad he’s not on the Suns, but that doesn’t mean I’m happy we picked who we picked. I’m extremely frustrated with The Big P.
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For your mental health's benefit, assume we won't make it even if we win. Unfortunately, we don't control our destiny at this point.
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I’d pick up Luka full court the whole game with Mikal and Carter. Make him work and maybe Carlisle will sit him early.
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This is how I am approaching tomorrow. It’s been a great run, and I will feel really satisfied at 7-1, so everything is just bonus at this point.
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How about 66% of a great staff, Monty?“That’s where those conversations started. And they finished with, ‘I need a great staff.’
Trendon Watford. Please and thank you.
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McD talking about the Bridges trade. Think he’s probably alluding to SGA here as well.
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Truly a day 52 years in the making.