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Kira Lewis update, lopez
Posted on 10/5/22 at 8:06 am
Posted on 10/5/22 at 8:06 am
quote:reminder that the deadline to pick up his 3rd year scale option is 10/31. If they don’t pick it up he will be an unrestricted free agent after this season
Kira has cleared an important step in his recovery process as he’s been cleared for 3-on-3 work. Willie Green says he’s getting better and better. From watching some of the 3-on-3 last night, Kira definitely has his speed back.
seems unlikely that they would decline the option if they think he can contribute, however backcourt minutes are tight already. May be more likely that they try and move him somewhere where he can get a chance to play. Hopefully he has a longer than usual rehab stint with Birmingham so they can see what he’s capable of one way or another but that will come after the option decision
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Posted on 10/5/22 at 8:12 am to cgrand
he would have to take a massive leap to earn solid minutes in the rotation.
Posted on 10/5/22 at 8:18 am to saintsfan92612
I look forward to the day we package him, Naji and Temple for a playable NBA player.
Posted on 10/5/22 at 8:32 am to cgrand
There is no reason to decline the option.
Given his pay slot, you pick it up just to keep him as an asset.
It isn’t like he is a Hasheem Thabeet or Anthony Bennett who sucks on the court yet has a huge cap number due to draft position.
Given his pay slot, you pick it up just to keep him as an asset.
It isn’t like he is a Hasheem Thabeet or Anthony Bennett who sucks on the court yet has a huge cap number due to draft position.
Posted on 10/5/22 at 9:14 am to cgrand
It would be nice if he could get cleared for 5 on 5 and play in at least 1 preseason game, but I don't think that timeline matches up.
I think he is going to play in the GLeague a decent amount this year to attempt to get him some minutes.
I think he is going to play in the GLeague a decent amount this year to attempt to get him some minutes.
Posted on 10/5/22 at 9:25 am to teke184
quote:its 5.7MM. Maybe he just takes temple’s salary slot?
Given his pay slot, you pick it up just to keep him as an asset.
Posted on 10/5/22 at 9:26 am to saints5021
It would be unnecessarily silly to trade Naji. What he brings as a swiss-army backup with solid defense is well worth his $1.7mil salary.
This post was edited on 10/5/22 at 9:33 am
Posted on 10/5/22 at 9:56 am to puttfan56
Main reason to trade Naji is if we need the roster spot for someone else.
He makes so little that it shouldn’t be make or break for being under the tax line.
He makes so little that it shouldn’t be make or break for being under the tax line.
Posted on 10/5/22 at 9:57 am to puttfan56
the pels also have all kinds of flexibilty with naji
Contract Notes:
2022-23: non-guaranteed, fully guaranteed on 1/10/23
2023-24: Club Option (deadline 6/29/23)
the option for 2023 is 1.9MM
Contract Notes:
2022-23: non-guaranteed, fully guaranteed on 1/10/23
2023-24: Club Option (deadline 6/29/23)
the option for 2023 is 1.9MM
Posted on 10/5/22 at 10:25 am to teke184
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Given his pay slot, you pick it up just to keep him as an asset.
I don't think Kira has any value as an "asset". He would have to get healthy, find some minutes somehow and produce.
Posted on 10/5/22 at 10:31 am to Mulkey Man
I disagree. He was a projected first round pick that we took 13th. He is still only 21. Several teams would give something for him. Obviously not a first tho.
If Kira is serviceable or shows flashes then we have a chance to sign him to a cheaper contract with potential. At that point I think you try and trade Graham/ Temple/ Naji and roll with Jose/ DD 2nd string with Kira as the 5th option.
Re-sign Jax, trade Graham/ Naji/ Temple, pocket the 17 mil for future contracts, add Liddell and 2 other young players to develop.
If Kira is serviceable or shows flashes then we have a chance to sign him to a cheaper contract with potential. At that point I think you try and trade Graham/ Temple/ Naji and roll with Jose/ DD 2nd string with Kira as the 5th option.
Re-sign Jax, trade Graham/ Naji/ Temple, pocket the 17 mil for future contracts, add Liddell and 2 other young players to develop.
This post was edited on 10/5/22 at 10:32 am
Posted on 11/10/22 at 4:35 pm to cgrand
quote:
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel 17m
Watching Kira Lewis in a 5-on-5 scrimmage before tonight’s game right now and looks as fast as ever. Even got around Dyson Daniels off the dribble rather easily — super afterburners — a few times and was able to get all the way to the rim at least on a half a dozen possessions.
Kira Lewis finished off 2nd scrimmage by connecting on his last four 3-point attempts — one banker that drew jeers — and had few more blow-bys.
Side note: cool to see Herb Jones and Trey Murphy taking it all in from the bench — another example of how much they breathe basketball
Posted on 11/10/22 at 4:39 pm to TigerinATL
That's a nice blurb from Oleh, but let's be real here... Kira could've been in a wheelchair on the court and the reports would still be that he looks "fast as ever".
Posted on 11/10/22 at 4:40 pm to Broski
I mean... Players and coach have said he looks real fast. So it's not just the media here.
He's really quick and fast so it's not really news.
He's really quick and fast so it's not really news.
Posted on 11/10/22 at 4:42 pm to Broski
ACL repair/rehab has come a long way, so it is expected, but it's also good to hear because it wasn't guaranteed.
I've said for a while I don't see where Kira fits the roster anymore. But if he can start showing some of what made him the 13th pick, he at least becomes a trade asset, even if he can't beat out Jose for a rotation spot.
I've said for a while I don't see where Kira fits the roster anymore. But if he can start showing some of what made him the 13th pick, he at least becomes a trade asset, even if he can't beat out Jose for a rotation spot.
This post was edited on 11/10/22 at 4:43 pm
Posted on 11/10/22 at 5:03 pm to TigerinATL
Good news IMO.
Kira was the 13th pick because he has elite mobility and as an 18 year old 2nd year player in college he averaged nearly 20/5/5 on 50/36/80 shooting splits with nearly 2 steals a game.
He hasn't played much like that in the league yet, but as everyone knows, he is still just 21. It won't shock me in the least if he surprises people when he returns and looks much better.
Kira was the 13th pick because he has elite mobility and as an 18 year old 2nd year player in college he averaged nearly 20/5/5 on 50/36/80 shooting splits with nearly 2 steals a game.
He hasn't played much like that in the league yet, but as everyone knows, he is still just 21. It won't shock me in the least if he surprises people when he returns and looks much better.
Posted on 11/10/22 at 5:05 pm to saints5021
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look forward to the day we package him, Naji and Temple for a playable NBA player.
It’s like some of you don’t even watch the games. Naji, at a bare minimum, has been a solid contributor so far. And arguably very valuable. Just such a terrible take.
Posted on 11/10/22 at 5:07 pm to TigerinATL
quote:
he at least becomes a trade asset, even if he can't beat out Jose for a rotation spot.
Agreed on the trade asset, but I’m starting to think we will keep Kira around for longer than expected. I think he’s competing for Graham’s spot, not Jose’s. If he shoots and defends well enough to be a reliable 4th guard, it gives us a cheap Graham replacement and allows us to retool his salary for either another big or savings to pay Herb/Trey.
Posted on 11/10/22 at 5:30 pm to LSUgrad88
I will admit Naji has played beyond what I’ve ever expected from him and has been a solid contributor to this team. “Arguably very valuable” might be a stretch tho.
I know people keep talking about Kira as a trade piece and I see where they are coming from but he can bring major contributions to this team. Anyone who says “he doesn’t fit” while watching our lack of PG skills/abilities and ignoring his speed doesn’t know basketball.
I know people keep talking about Kira as a trade piece and I see where they are coming from but he can bring major contributions to this team. Anyone who says “he doesn’t fit” while watching our lack of PG skills/abilities and ignoring his speed doesn’t know basketball.
This post was edited on 11/10/22 at 5:32 pm
Posted on 11/10/22 at 5:44 pm to LSUgrad88
quote:taht post you are objecting to was made 1.5 months ago brah. naji has improved greatly in the early season. i'm team naji all the way and i was completely wrong about his rotation spot this season. i did not think he would play at all
Just such a terrible take.
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