While enthusiasts celebrate (or curse) the effects of the 2020 NBA draft, head offices don’t have time to waste. The loose company is expected to start on Thursday night.
And some well-known actors are starting to get attention.
Although the Milwaukee Bucks appear to have acquired Bogdan Bogdanovic, the limited agent may also move to the open market. Danilo Gallinari and Rajon Rondo will also be free agents, although their fates would possibly already be known.
We’ll highlight those stories, like the latest news in a key piece of rotation for the Miami Heat.
Within a few hours of Monday night, the Bucks gave the impression that they had acquired Jrue Holiday and Bogdan Bogdanovic. However, the latter exchange is collapsing.
Athletic’s Sam Amick revealed that Bogdanovic, a limited loose agent, had never agreed to sign for Milwaukee. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that Bogdanovic would be looking for an offer sheet or other signature and exchange scenario.
So he’s headed for the loose will.
Bogdanovic buried 37. 2% of his three problems with an average of 15. 4 problems and 3. 4 attendances for the Sacramento Kings last year. Although few groups have a limited area this low season, Bogdanovic, 28, is the price.
Unfortunately for Milwaukee, their agreement is not officially established. It’s a shame, as Bogdanovic would have been a fair pick alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Bucks are now forced to seek reinforcements when Bogdanovic identifies his next NBA home.
After spending the 2019–2020 season at the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers, respectively, Danilo Gallinari and Rajon Rondo can team up with the Atlanta Hawks.
Marc Stein of the New York Times noted that there is a “growing belief” that Atlanta has positioned to recruit any of the players.
As a 4th leg, Gallinari would provide a much-needed perimeter option for an offensive that ended last with a percentage of three points last season. Rondo would be the bank and give the Hawks a reliable ball manager to help Trae Young.
Of course, it’s not over yet. Frank Isola of ESPN reported that Rondo “remains focused” on joining the Los Angeles Clippers.
But the Hawks have a limit in the area to make a valid career in Gallinari and Rondo and, more importantly, or fulfill a wish on the Atlanta list.
While this is the completely expected result, Kelly Olynyk exercised the option in the last year of her contract. The veteran ahead will remain in Miami, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Olynyk is not a star.
In three seasons with the Heat, he has essentially been a 20-minute contributor with an average of about 10 points. His role slowly decayed, it is no coincidence, given the progression of Bam Adebayo.
Still, Olynyk is a valuable insurance policy for Adebayo and the Heat in general. Olynyk recorded more than 30 minutes in two NBA Finals games while Adebayo was unable to play. And if Meyers Leonard is going to be free, the Heat can just connect Olynyk.
Olynyk will make $13. 6 million next season, for HoopsHype.