Memphis allows OJ Mayo to become an Unrestricted Free Agent

[CelticBaller]

I agree. I think he will surprise people with what team he ends up with. Now that he is a UFA he will receive something over $6 million per year starting. He could be a 20ppg scorer for Phoenix right away.

If we're talking about ideal fit, I'd have to pick one of the following teams:
-Brooklyn
-Dallas
-Indiana
-LA Clippers
-LA Lakers
-Minnesota
-Philadelphia
-Phoenix

in the Celtics he and Paul Pierce will be the main scoring options(If Allen leaves)

[AMISTILLILL]

Because the Lakers have the cap space to sign OJ Mayo and all... right?



Dude goes to Phoenix or Boston. It's a no brainer. Two teams with deep pockets looking to add impact players to replace veterans who left for greener pastures. Brooklyn already has Brooks, who should be starting.

[LosBulls]

*Prays for Chicago*
Got Teague, so Watson's contract can go, same with Brewer since we got Butler.

Heard Rumors they plan on dropping korver too, hope thats not the case tho.

We need Brewer, Brewer is a beast.

[LosBulls]

Tell me about it, Mayo would definitely help this team greatly. Apparently, Brewer, Watson and Korver are about to hit the door, so that's 15 million a year to work with, but then we got to remember those contract upgrades Gibson and Asik are getting....

We can also amnesty Boozer too so shouldnt that give us money to sign a max-type player or take on a huge contract?

[nightprowler10]

We need Brewer, Brewer is a beast.

Yeah no ****. Give up Korver and CJ for all I care, but we need Brewer.

[YAWN]

he's gonna go to wherever he can get the most money and start. Minnesota should go after him.

[AMISTILLILL]

We can also amnesty Boozer too so shouldnt that give us money to sign a max-type player or take on a huge contract?

Chicago isn't going to pay Boozer $47+ million off the books for the next 3 seasons while he's still at least capable of contributing. They would trade him before ever entertaining the amnesty option on him. It's not like he's Gilbert Arenas or something... his contract isn't even bad for what he brings to the team.

People expecting any sort of roster shake-up from the Bulls are more than likely going to be extremely let down. You don't tinker with a winning formula, even if it means taking your foot off the gas for a season while your star player recoups.

[R.I.P-Chick]

Because the Lakers have the cap space to sign OJ Mayo and all... right?



Dude goes to Phoenix or Boston. It's a no brainer. Two teams with deep pockets looking to add impact players to replace veterans who left for greener pastures. Brooklyn already has Brooks, who should be starting.

Clearly you don't know that the Lakers have a 9M TPE which Memphis will gladly S&T him for (whatever he fetches)

[CelticBaller]

Clearly you don't know that the Lakers have a 9M TPE which Memphis will gladly S&T him for (whatever he fetches)

you think he'll take less money to go to the lakers? to do what? pass the ball to kobe?

[AMISTILLILL]

Clearly you don't know that the Lakers have a 9M TPE which Memphis will gladly S&T him for (whatever he fetches)

Who doesn't know that the Lakers have that TPE? A use for it is only suggested on this message board or in the media every 15 minutes.

The point is they don't have the cap space to a) keep him long term because he CAN and WILL get paid and b) outbid teams in a much more flexible position to pay him handsomely. More importantly, do you actually think Mayo is in a rush to leave one team where he doesn't start to go to another? Please.

[nightprowler10]

Chicago isn't going to pay Boozer $47+ million off the books for the next 3 seasons while he's still at least capable of contributing. They would trade him before ever entertaining the amnesty option on him. It's not like he's Gilbert Arenas or something... his contract isn't even bad for what he brings to the team.

People expecting any sort of roster shake-up from the Bulls are more than likely going to be extremely let down. You don't tinker with a winning formula, even if it means taking your foot off the gas for a season while your star player recoups.

This.

It's all fun and games blaming Boozer when he doesn't step up, but he is a very good rebounder and not deserving of an amnesty. We need to keep adding players to help us succeed in the playoffs, not break up our core and start over.

[Rowe]

he said that???? recently or like 5 years ago?

Lakers need to jump on that asap. Dude checked CP3 pretty well in the playoffs. He's not a pg but who gives a shit at this point.

Lakers got their TPE, would be pretty awesome

G-Train has been posting lies all week for attention.

He's made a few threads saying the Lakers were getting certain players without posting a link.

[R.I.P-Chick]

you think he'll take less money to go to the lakers? to do what? pass the ball to kobe?

Not so sure he would even fetch all 9M of that TPE....so taking less money isn't the issue? That 9M TPE would be what he can earn upto yearly. Someone correct me if I'm wrong though

[TMT]

He'd be a solid replacement for Ray in Boston. Maybe Brooklyn if Deron stays and Dwight goes.

[Rowe]

Clearly you don't know that the Lakers have a 9M TPE which Memphis will gladly S&T him for (whatever he fetches)

So the Lakers are going to pay him $7-9 Million per year despite the fact that they're well over the Luxury Tax and Jim Buss has mentioned how they don't want to be too far into the Luxury Tax when it goes into effect in 2013?

Gotta be more realistic on this stuff now.

The whole purpose of the new CBA is to keep teams like LA, Dallas, & even New York from spending without regard of the Luxury Tax unless they're willing to pay steeper penalties.