Terence Davis will decline the Sacramento Kings Qualifying Offer and enter restricted free agency, according to a report from the Sacramento Bee’s Jason Anderson. This isn’t surprising or unexpected, but rather a formality on the path to Davis becoming a Restricted Free Agent.
What’s notable in Anderson’s report is that Davis is reportedly seeking $9 million per year in free agency.
Davis plans to turn down a $1.9 million qualifying offer from the Kings in order to become a restricted free agent, a league source told The Sacramento Bee. The 24-year-old guard will be seeking a new contract worth about $9 million per year, which would be slightly higher than the four-year, $34.6 million deal De’Anthony Melton signed with the Memphis Grizzlies in November.
Now, of course, just because a player is seeking that amount doesn’t mean there will be a market for him at that amount. With RFA rights, there’s no pressure on the Kings to offer Davis a contract right away. They can sit back and see what kind of an offer sheet Davis actually gets. RFA rights also mean the Kings can match any offer, even if they exceed the cap to do so.
Teams are sometimes hesitant to offer deals to restricted free agents as it ties up cap space while the other team decides whether or not to match. Davis’ camp could also attempt to negotiate a sign-and-trade deal if a team was interested but worried about the Kings matching.
NBA free agency begins on August 2nd. The Kings can offer the QO to Davis at any time between now and August 1st. It’s a formality for them to do so, and they’ll have the option to rescind it at any point if they need to get the cap hold off the books.
To me, $9 million a year seems high for Davis. Davis played well after arriving in Sacramento, but is still largely unproven. However, it only takes one team to believe in Davis enough to make that kind of offer. If Davis actually gets a team to offer $9 million, I’d personally prefer the Kings seek a sign and trade before the offer sheet it signed.
The wait-and-see approach is definitely prudent to see how the market shakes out. I think that Davis has an absolute ton of potential, and could be an important piece of the young core going forward.
I agree that $9 mil seems a bit high, but it wouldn’t shock me to find that a contract in that neighborhood could begin to look like a tremendous value sooner rather than later. I really hope that the Kings can retain him for a deal in the $5-6 million dollar range for three or four years. Davis has a glide to his game that is just beautiful to watch.
Agreed that 9m seems high, though if his Agents were able to get a deal in that range it would be interesting to see what that brought back in a sign-and-trade. I like his confidence and he plays a physical game, which I think the Kings need much more of.
I’m pretty much here. 6/7 a year would be ideal but if they stretched and signed him for 8/9 I wouldn’t complain. I’m not cap savvy enough to know what complications that causes it terms of going over the cap, luxury tax and which level exemptions are available as a result etc.
If you think he can be a 25 min player going forward and offer versatility between the 2/3 (especially if Buddy is moved), then I think he is worth it. I think there is upside that could make it a value contract. But if not, assuming he doesn’t totally regress, it doesn’t seem like it would become an immovable contract. Sometimes those middle type contracts are important when facilitating/creating deals for bigger salaried players.
As it stands now, the Kings are over the cap. That means they have their TPEs (click this link and what TPEs are are salary credits for traded players which in this case is Nemanja Bjelica and Cory Joseph) plus the Mid Level Exception and Bi Annual exception.
Here are what goes into a team actually having cap room.
Theoretically the Kings could sign Davis to that 9 million number as things stand now. But that could change if the Kings get under the cap. And doing so means renouncing (otherwise known as losing) all exceptions.
There’s much that could happen between today and a month from now. This stuff isn’t as set in stone as it is sometimes believed.
Didn’t think about this Wiz but one possibility is the Kings agree to a price with Davis but resign him using his Early Bird rights.
Assuming the Kings have his EBRs, the 9 million number could be reached using the average salary that is going to be somewhere around 10 to 10.5 million.
So it’s possible Davis can be resigned at that number. It’s also possible to do a S&T but that can get tricky, too.
Much appreciated Guru! I knew someone would get on here and give the straight details. Links are great. Seems like there’s a lot of moving parts and really hard to pin down exactly how it plays out until free agency begins.
You’re welcome Wiz. I didn’t delve into the Arenas provision, but that’s a slight (and something I wouldn’t agree with the Kings matching to do) possibility as well. Essentially this would be something like a 4 year 60 million dollar deal or something like that. Do not see Davis getting anything remotely close, but make of that what you will.
Assuming your head isn’t spinning already.
When they traded for him, McNair said they were looking for value. So far, they’ve got it, and with the ability to match any offer, I think it’s probable they will resign him on a value deal. I’m not exactly sure what range it would be, but 9 is too much, and it might be less than the 5-6 per year you suggested.
Agree – once you get beyond that 5-6 million per, there should be other options that are better value.
Like the guy showed promise. But in the same way Skal and even Giles did. Late season showing out vs tanking teams doesn’t make a career. Except in sac.
Well it’s good that he showed about the same as a rookie on a playoff team last year then. Plus had a couple decent playoff games. Quite unlike Skal and Giles.
Mixed feelings, I’m just not confortable about him playing for an organization that I support. I’m not trying to organize a boycott or saying that I will stop watching the Kings if he signs.
He surely will find a team to play for, dude is not going unemployed. Good player, hope he deeply regrets his past actions, but I’m just not excited to see him wearing our colours.
Also this¦
Well aren’t you just a bastion of moral superiority.
So assaulting someone is now morally acceptable?
That’s not at all what he’s saying. But when we don’t know the facts, and charges have been dropped, and the case is closed, and he has already had to go through a lot of ordeals over whatever happened, some cultures allow forgiveness of past mistakes.
Basically. Specifically in regards to not knowing the facts, or context of the situation. Domestic situations can get out of control quickly with both parties building the thing up til it explodes and everyone can look shitty depending on the perspective. I’m not about to judge people on some of the worst days of their lives. Video can always change that. Some super violent egregious action like Ray Rice can wipe all that away.
There are facts available, if you can get beyond the “he said, she said” mentality of domestic abuse analysis.
Have you ever known a domestic abuser? They tend to have many “worst days of their lives” based on your criteria.
Without audio/video the whole thing is he said/she said. I’m not sure I’ve known a classical abuser with many worst days. I have seen a lot of cool people, family, friends get into toxic relationships, and do some weird and dumb shit. The Females were the violent ones in many of these cases. Love can be one hell of a drug, and the trips aren’t always fun. I’m willing to give him the benefit of the doubt here with zero tolerance moving forward.
But not at 9 Mil.
One of the reasons domestic violence is such a problem in this country is that there are few consequences for the offenders – unless their acts are caught on film. The fact that the charges were dropped means very little.
In the grand scheme of things, Terrance Davis not getting to play basketball for the Sacramento Kings would be a pretty insignificant penance, compared to what he could have received in a society/justice system that took domestic violence seriously.
Not religious by any means but there’s some great anecdotes : Judge not lest ye be judged.
Given your misuse of phrase you did not need to tell us that you are not religious. That’s quite clear.
God told me that he hates you, Bill.
Or, in a situation where nobody can know the full facts, perhaps some would rather not be in the situation of rooting for someone who might abuse women and children? He could be innocent. But some aren’t comfortable with the idea that he might not be innocent and they’d be rooting for him.
Better to judge first. I always say.
Again, a very low percentage of women file false police reports.
From what I understand, two of his charges weren’t dismissed completely, Davis had to complete a period of “good behavior” time. Additionally, I believe the victim still has/had a protective order against Davis after the charges were dismissed.
Apparently, there were enough “facts” to allow those things to be the case.
I didn’t see anyone expressing moral superiority or telling anyone else how to feel:
Perfect. Sign and trade and then draft a SG/wing at 9 to replace him for much cheaper.
Davis could certainly end up being worth $9 mil/yr, but based off the depth at the guard position I see a likely sign and trade opportunity for maybe a second rounder or something. Wouldn’t be too upset either way.
Jersey 9 for $9M, Jersey 35 for $?M?
4-6 mil for those off court issues and only playing consistently for a couple months
Trade Jack: Heard the guys on KHTK discussing Hield to Pels for #10 and Steven Adams. I dont think the Pels offer the 10 as well for Hield, and I’m fine with that, I would do Buddy for Adams straight up.
The #1 thing this soft team needs is an enforcer and if nothing else, Adams gives us that while simultaneously dumping Buddy and all the crap that he comes with.
They really said that?!? Apparently anybody can have a radio show. If Monte got that first deal, he should get GM of the year. Preposterous fake trade.
Haha, they were probably told by the Kings to bump up Hield’s stock by making outlandish and stupid trades. Why would the Pels take on more money AND give up a pick?
Hield is the better fit for Zion and B.I rather than Adams. But you’re right, if the trade happens it would probably be a straight up trade and no picks will be involved. It would be cool though if Monte can somehow get the 10th pick, that just means Griffin is a lot of pressure to build a win now team with Zion. I doubt it would happen though.
Maybe there is a S&T route there with Ball as opposed to or including Adams? Buddy and Barnes for Ball and Adams?
Could be. But I’d rather just have it straight up Hield for Adams. If Monte can extract a Hield for Adams and the 10th it would be robbery IMO.
As for Barnes, I think Indiana is willing to part ways with their 13th pick for a vet that can contribute right away. Barnes fits that mold and already has a connection with Carlisle in their time in Dallas.
Having possibly three top 15 picks could give Monte a lot of options. Either trade it for a star (Simmons?), or trade up in the top 5 or he could just use those picks and draft the best available players.
I love the idea of Steven Adams on the Kings, but not at that price at his current age, 2-3yrs ago maybe.
Think they would have any interest in trading NAW? I like his style
Ballin’ Adams is what they used to call Dan Haggerty from his days at wildlife preserves.
There are rumblings that the Pels are trying to find takers for Adam’s salary, I’ve seen several trade rumor articles that say the Pels could be looking to offload Adams (which could require they include a pick). Here’s the most recent one:
I only bring it up because KHTK is not the first to throw out the idea that the Pels are looking to move on from Adams.
I’m not rejecting the idea of Adams moving on or Adams for Buddy type swap…maybe. Seems unlikely if they are trying to unload Adams salary, but then take back Buddy’s. Possible…
The pick as referred to in your post would be compensation for the purpose of clearing all of Adams 17 mill (or close to it) off the Pels books. A team with cap space. BTW, a lottery pick in a pretty deep draft is a big price to clear medium cap space…ask Vlade.
My issue with the KHTK talking heads was referencing Adams AND the 10th pick for Buddy at slightly higher salary and an extra year is just nonsense. Pure nonsense. If you put that out there including the 10th pick as part of the deal, then said person doesn’t understand NBA value and the most likely reason why a pick would be packaged with Adams in the first place.
I love the idea of this trade in some form or another. The Pelicans would save 5M in an Adams for Buddy swap, and more in reduction of luxury tax penalities. Adams salary is set to be a whoppng 29.6M then de-escalates preciptously
Adams > 29.6/17/18 = 65M over 3 years
Buddy > 25/23/21/19 = 88M over 4 years
Buddy’s contract de-escalates too with an extra year so actually the Pels would be adding money over the life of the deals and only save money on Year 1.
We would be saving 23M and be saying bye to Holmes in the process. I think there is a great opportunity for us here to exploit a team that needs to keep their “superstar” happy and asking for the 10th pick is certainly fair game.
We would rather have Holmes than Adams. While we would love Adams for his toughness and boards, he does not have the ability of Holmes to score on push shots or defend on the perimeter, at least these are the points that you want to raise in the trade negotiation.
Also Buddy would potentially thrive and be revived returning to Pelicans, aside Ball, Ingram and Zion. Buddy has to be willing to be a super 6th man and he has to play at the leaned down physique he displayed at the end of the season, also rejuvenated under a new coach.
Again these are the selling points for us to be able to acquire the 10th pick too and maybe we chip in a couple of future 2nds to them, throw in Justin James or Woodward (artificial sweetners) to seal the deal.
Then we draft Isaiah Jackson (#9) and Ziaiare Williams (#10) and Glory Days are back!
And we still have Bagley to peddle away to fill more holes.
Oops, I was looking at the wrong column. I guess Adams received his 29.6M last season. NBA trade machine did not update their numbers or what??
So Adams is due 35M over the two seasons while Buddy is due 63M over the next two seasons.
So the Pels are not saving cap space, they are adding next season. That does not help them and there goes my #10 pick pipe dream. /sadface
But Adams for Buddy is still something we should thoroughly explore, particularly if we cannot re-up on Holmes, the first priority.
Buddy to the Pels for 10 and Adams would be awesome. If the Pels wanted Barnes instead, I’d do that too.
The more I look into this draft the more I believe the top 20 is stacked with potential gems. So, I’d love two top 20 picks. I think that should be Monte’s goal, figuring out a way to land another pick in the teens. Coming away with something like Jalen Johnson and Moody would be awesome.
Adams for Barnes? No way. Not with his whopping 29.6M due next season and the Pels facing a huge tax bill. From a fit perspective, Buddy is more appealing than Barnes to them anyway.
Is it just me or does it appear we have no plan to fix this team…we trade a nice 2nd round pick(Memphis 2021) for a Davis who at the time is damaged goods with all his legal troubles…which is a good idea IF YOU EXTEND HIM AT A LOW RATE WHICH IS ALL HE WAS WORTH THEN which is what we did with Metu and Jones! Do we do that?? No of course not…we showcase the kid to the league and show he is a good team player and good in the locker room with a big upside so all the other teams will now see his true value. What do we now have…the right to make a qualifying offer to match the very highest the league is willing to pay him after we created his value! So we traded a good pick for the right to match the highest league offer for a player we made 4 times more valuable by playing him big minutes! What did we gain?? Nothing!! We get to pay market value for a player that is now worth many times more after we traded a 2nd rounder for him for just a 2 month rental to try to make the playin!!! This is a terrible waste of assets and makes me think Monte has no plan as usual for the Kangz!
well, doesn’t the player have to sign the extension if it was offered? Maybe he didn’t want the low rate and was looking for a larger pay day? Takes both sides to agree on a contract signing.
Yeah, he was opting for RFA even before the Kings traded for him. He was underpaid as an undrafted prospect. Why sign any kind of extension when you can wait and see what the market dictates. No surprises there.
No they don’t have to sign anything…I am sure if he was offered team option at 3 or 3.5 million guaranteed or 8 million for 2 years with the 1million guaranteed if was waived he would have signed for sure….thats called future value created
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Davis didn’t have to sign an extension right away. Was your plan to trade a middle second rounder (generally not worth anything) and then sit him the rest of the year?
Then you think you are going to sign him to a two year min deal or something?
You know the rest of the league watched him play well with Toronto last year too. I’m pretty sure they have League pass outside Sacramento.
Yeah if Monte wants to keep TD he will since he can match any offer. And I just don’t see TD getting $9 million¦$6-7 million max, which seems fair.
I like Davis, hope he stays.
3/$15M is about where I would stand pat, would still be happy if they go a little higher if they need to.
Davis was always going to opt out of the QO. In my opinion Monte traded for him because he plans to re-sign him this summer. We will know if there is a plan in the coming months.
Now, if Monte lets Davis walk for nothing, much like Bogi, then I begin to question is intelligence as a GM. You don’t trade for a player you control the rights to then let him walk just a few months later. At the very least you do a sign and trade, like he should have done with Bogi. I still can’t believe he turned down an expiring Snell and two future 2nd rounders.
In all fairness, he had a sign and trade for Bogi in place that seemed like at least a decent return. That was torpedoed by some weird drama.
Because the whole reason that you trade for a player is your sincere hope that he sucks once he gets here? Then you re-sign him to a long-term deal at a discount rate? You know, because he sucked?
Anyway, Vlade, say hi to Peja for me.
Fingers crossed for a sign and trade.
I wanna screw Becky G. It doesn’t mean I will get the opportunity. Terence Davis can asks whatever he wants. But teams, even with their cap room, may not see him as a good investment.
I think I’d probably offer a 3 year 12-15 million dollar deal at absolute most. And if he walks, so be it. Terence Davis is replaceable, and if he’s notr you shouldn’t be running Basketball Ops to begin with.
Precisely this. He hasn’t shown himself to be more than an interesting prospective pickup, and guys like that shouldn’t get 9-10 million per year.
So much this. We’re a little too excited by a competent rotation player with personal issues.
Well this will show what kind of brains the new “brain trust” has. Traditionally, the Kings would go ahead and sign him for 9 mil without waiting to see what the market is, because…reasons.
The previous handful of Kings brain trusts in a nutshell:
Save that 9 mill for someone who will be expected to contribute more. Crazy but maybe Melo. Could Anthony be our Paul? He can play SF!!!
The chasm between Carmelo and Chris Paul is…vast
True they are not the same player. But we don’t need a guy exactly like Paul who’ll give you 15 and 10 dishes every night. We just need a grandpa type that everyone will listen to (think a more respected Iman). In the last 2 minutes when we’re up or down by 4, we need a guy who tell the youngins to stfu and just set good screens and get a damn rebound.
Let Davis go. Trade the 9 for Sexton.
(Fire Walton)
Profit.
Why sign Davis for $9 million per year when you can not employ a domestic abuser for free?
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