Evan Sidery]: The Pelicans are not expected to re-sign Jonas Valanciunas, per @MikeAScotto. New Orleans will be prioritizing floor-spacing around Zion Williamson this offseason. Valanciunas becomes one of the best available bigs in unrestricted free agency.
The Pelicans are not expected to re-sign Jonas Valanciunas, per @MikeAScotto (https://t.co/BevDMpGj6a).
New Orleans will be prioritizing floor-spacing around Zion Williamson this offseason.
Valanciunas becomes one of the best available bigs in unrestricted free agency. pic.twitter.com/8WiCheMDZc
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) May 10, 2024
by rand-san
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This would be such a clutch backup big at the right price
Dude fuck Paul George…this would be massive if we could have him back in up Joel. I’d rather have a bunch of role players and a competent backup to keep Embiids minutes lower during the regular season
I would love this but there’s no way he comes here to be a backup when he will have plenty of starting opportunities.
JV would be pretty ideal. He’s a fringe starter at his age and may be cool with the idea that he would start 15-20 games but otherwise do backup minutes. Awesome rebounder, decent shooting touch.
He’s probably getting offered around 60mm/3yr
Probably a bit too rich to be a backup only, unfortunately.
Shit man maybe we sign him as a starter like Minnesota did with Kat/Gobert. Joel has proven he can adjust to others being in the paint. Stagger their minutes after the 1st and profit
This would be a great sign. Fuck anyone new wanting a max.
why do you buffoons want a repeat of Al Horford? No backup big will be able to match Joel’s playstyle and ability. The team is far better served just getting effective two way players, not unneeded expensive centers.
If we’re spending more than a minimum on anybody, they need to be able to play with Joel or they will see less than 12 minutes a playoff game.
He’s not old or bad enough to start accepting a role as a back up. Someone will give him either money, or the opportunity to start.
The Pelicans have seen absolutely nothing to build around Zion for but I guess you’ve got to start somewhere lol.
Jonas would be a big time backup upgrade I don’t know if anyone with cap needs a starting center though maybe the Spurs?