OKC’s Fiscal Cliff; What Should RFAs Get; Draft and MVP WATFOs

Nate and Danny dive deep into the Oklahoma City Thunder’s evolving cap situation following extensions for Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, analyzing the trade-offs and future implications. They then break down recent NBA news including Herb Jones’ extension in New Orleans, the mechanics behind Jaren Jackson Jr.’s renegotiation in Memphis. The duo also surveys the restricted free agent market for players like Jonathan Kuminga and Josh Giddey, and closes with a round of WATFOs for the coming season.

Timestamps:

Thunder lock in Jalen Williams on a max rookie extension. 0:40

Holmgren’s max and whether OKC could’ve negotiated harder. 2:58

Comparing Holmgren’s résumé to other rookie max recipients. 4:42

Evaluating OKC’s future cap crunch and team-building constraints. 7:17

Potential trade candidates to relieve Thunder luxury pressure. 10:07

Caruso’s extension and long-term value. 11:09

Strategic tradeoffs for the Thunder to stay under the second apron. 12:58

Jaren Jackson Jr.’s renegotiation via Cole Anthony buyout. 15:50

Memphis waives and stretches Anthony; he lands in Milwaukee. 17:18

Cole Anthony’s fit with the Bucks. 18:51

Herb Jones’ extension: Value and future tradability. 19:53

Dom Barlow and Philly’s two-way depth. 21:58

Isaiah Jackson gets 3 years, $21M from Indiana. 22:57

Isiah Jackson’s injury history and contract structure. 23:59

Comparing Jackson’s deal to past backup center contracts. 26:22

Fred VanVleet named NBPA president. 27:01

Players are not getting squeezed by the new CBA. 27:48

What’s left in free agency? Top RFAs and Horford watch. 29:17

Jonathan Kuminga’s market and Warriors cap math. 30:32

Quentin Grimes’ with Philadelphia. 33:10

Cam Thomas’ likely value and deal structure. 34:33

Josh Giddey’s extension outlook with Chicago. 35:04

WAFTOs: 37:46

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