Nugs, Kleiza Close to Extension
by JLucas4092 on Oct 29, 2008 10:55 AM MDT
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I'm hardly the biggest LK fan, but for $6 mil a year you get a top level bench player. If he can cut down on thinking he's a superstar and play within a system (provided we have one), he can be a great attribute. Gets him a little financial stability and gives the Nugs a cheap(-ish) bench player. Also, if need be, that $6 mil price tag isn't high so he can be moved in a trade.
Now we just need to see if we're picking up Balkman's option before Friday. I hope we do, especially at $2.1 mil, but it wouldn't surprise me for the front office to let it go to keep our potential flexibility in check.
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Not a bad deal
It is almost exactly in line with a midlevel deal and only a tad more than what J.R. would be making if his contract had a fourth year on it. As you pointed out, it is a trade-able contract. Being an extension it has no impact on this season, which is good for luxury tax purposes.
I hope the Nuggets pick up Balkman’s option. If he is given the playing time his production would far exceed that price tag.
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by Jeremy on Oct 29, 2008 12:07 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Balkman...
I have a feeling that Balkman is going to be my favorite player and my least favorite player* on the team at the same time. He’s batshit crazy, in a good way, but he can’t shoot to save his life.
- = exception for Chris Andersen who will ALWAYS be my least favorite player on the team.
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by JLucas4092 on Oct 29, 2008 1:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want to see Klieza and Balkman in powder blue for years to come
The price tag on LK is reasonable
by joshhopp on Oct 29, 2008 3:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
After last night
I’m ready to see Blakman in a Nugs jersey for the rest of my life.
I’m also ready for LK to be traded.
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by JLucas4092 on Oct 30, 2008 7:53 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa.
Big call for one off night there JLucas. I think LK is the kind of guy you miss when you trade him.
by joshhopp on Oct 30, 2008 2:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not one off night
I’ve had problems with LK for years now. He doesn’t work on defense. He tends to be a ball-stopper. I get the feeling he thinks he’s better than he is. It all adds up and annoys me.
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by JLucas4092 on Oct 30, 2008 3:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I read on ESPN
that Denver isnt going to offer him any extension. Is this a good idea. He will be restricted, correct? If thats the case Denver can match. So in theory they could get him even cheaper in the offseason?
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by broncfanstuckinsd on Nov 1, 2008 11:23 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
He will be restricted
They can play the same waiting game as they did with J.R.
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by Jeremy on Nov 1, 2008 11:58 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
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