D. Lee and Free Agency

Boozer decided to stay with the Jazz rather than opt out in the FA market. That means Millsap is to be had unless UTA is willing to go over the luxury tax (which they aren’t). So now, Lee has some competition for his services. Millsap and Lee will be bidding against each other in this terrible economic situation. Looks like the chances of Lee signing the qualifying have increased slightly.

As for J-Kidd, I don’t trust him. I think he’s just trying to get more money by using the NYK as a bargaining tool. All we can offer is the MLE for one year and the promise of a bright future (a future that he can’t possibly be a part of due to his age and declining skills). Outside of that, why wouldn’t he sign the mid-level and play for a championship contender like BOS, LA or CLE?

Furthermore, I feel that it would be awfully altruistic of him to come and play for less. This team could use his leadership and the insight he has on a winning culture. I also think it would be nice for his kids to be able to see their father more often. However, I just don’t believe in his interest in playing for the NYK.

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