Okafor Extension in the works

[spectre]

I think it's going to be around 6 years, $55-million, to be honest. The Bobcats are in a bit of a pickle because there are some teams with a lot of cap space and will probably have to overpay to keep Okafor around. At the same time, he's going to have to be reasonable with his injury history.

The good news is that as of now, the Bobcats have something like $20-million under the cap. I'm not sure of the exact numbers, but they can more than easily keep him around. The deal for Carroll was a little excessive, IMO, but things should work out just fine with you guys keeping him around.

Meant to tell you Pree, thanks for the great articles you do for the 'Cats. Much appreciated...esp. during this media blackout we seem to be experiencing.

If we get Mek for 6 yrs 55 million then I'll be ecstatic as I'd consider that a flat out steal! What did Nene' get; wasn't it like 10 average over 6? Mek is better than him and Chandler.

Seriously...Crash AND Mek locked in at those kinds of contracts AND getting JRich (for an 8th pick!!!!) would make this one stellar offseason for us!

[Mustachio]

6 years, 55 million is basically free...or am i just rating Oak too highly?

[timang]

6 years, 55 million is basically free...or am i just rating Oak too highly?

you're still rating him low IMO. hahaha

just can't get enough of his swats....


pay him up! we'll get him reasonably, but we should do it fast! before a nicer offer comes up, hehehe

[qchoops]

Agreed Mustachio: If we kept Mek at 6 years, $55 mil, we'd be criming him.

[dvdbumpus]

Agreed Mustachio: If we kept Mek at 6 years, $55 mil, we'd be criming him.

If he accepted it, it would be one of the biggest steals in the history of the NBA.

[davcbow]

I think Oak is as much part of the heart and soul of the team as Wallace is, he was our first pick in the draft and he has played his heart out and done a fine job for 3 seasons, so we really need to extend his contract for another 6 years because he should be part of its future and playoff runs.

[tamburello]

Recently, Sacramento Kings have signed SG Kevin Martin to a 5 year 55 million contract extension. I guess that amount is giving all of us some general but concrete idea about what an extension for Okafor would cost us. I strongly believe that after that news, we'll be all aware of that keeping Oak for further years is not as easy as we predict. Keep in mind that Martin is a guard while Okafor is a franchise big man.

Still insisting that 13 mil/year to Okafor is bargain for Bobcats.

[Mustachio]

Recently, Sacramento Kings have signed SG Kevin Martin to a 5 year 55 million contract extension. I guess that amount is giving all of us some general but concrete idea about what an extension for Okafor would cost us. I strongly believe that after that news, we'll be all aware of that keeping Oak for further years is not as easy as we predict. Keep in mind that Martin is a guard while Okafor is a franchise big man.

Still insisting that 13 mil/year to Okafor is bargain for Bobcats.

damn tamb... thats not great news. However the bobcats have shown a shrewd negotiating style. Lewis got signed for twice what Crash was signed for.

What i mean is, just because the Kings are stupid... doenst mean the bobcats will be. and thank god for that... cause we could end up like orlando.

I do agree though that IF Meks agent is listening and watching the market (as im sure he is) .. then we wont get Oak at 6 years 55 million.

[tamburello]

What i mean is, just because the Kings are stupid... doenst mean the bobcats will be. and thank god for that... cause we could end up like orlando.

We did a great job on Gerald's negotiations, that's true. However, that never means we'll sign each player under his market value(see Matt Carroll). Kings have trusted Martin, and gave the lucrative contract. After seeing his performance, we'll call him either a tanker or bargain. I believe it's too early to call Kings as stupid. First of all, we need to see the result of negortiations with Okafor.

[davcbow]

Myself if I were Oka I would want to stay with my team Ive been on for 3 years, Id know that the Cats are just a step away this season and next year could be sweet for us pending a backup big, Id want to help my team get better by agreeing to a smaller contract so maybe they can bring in better bench players to help the team go far in the future playoff runs.
I just hope he thinks the way I do.