05-20-2021, 09:08 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-20-2021, 09:35 AM by HanspardsShowerVoice.)
(05-20-2021, 04:35 AM)omahen Wrote: From Bobby Marks piece on Charlotte
According to ProFitX, Monk's starting salary in 2021-22 projects to be $8.4 million, a salary comparable to Philadelphia 76ers guard Seth Curry. If Monk comes in at that number, the Hornets could have the best of both worlds: their sixth man on a contract that is comparable to the midlevel exception and more than $13 million in cap space (plus their $4.9 million room midlevel exception) to use to sign a free agent like Sacramento Kings big man Richaun Holmes.
https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_...solid-base
I get the feeling that Monk will get a bigger number than $8.3. A 23 year old former lottery pick who's career path is on the upswing will draw more interest on the market than Seth did, imho. I could see the Knicks go overpay because of the Kentucky connections and a ton of cap space to spend (and he fills a huge need). They were reportedly trying to nab him at the trade deadline.