After not agreeing to an extension with the Pelicans in the offseason, Lonzo Ball’s strong play this year in New Orleans has put the franchise, and Ball, in an interesting position.
Ball’s value has skyrocketed nearly as quickly as his 3-point percentage this season, putting the Pelicans in a bind.
On one hand, Ball has proven to be a terrific complement to Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, the building blocks of the franchise.
On the other hand, restricted free agency could set the Pelicans up with the choice of matching a hefty offer sheet or letting Ball walk for free.
The Knicks are positioned to be one of the teams to submit an offer sheet to Ball .
ESPN’s cap guru Bobby Marks told The Post he doubts the Pelicans would match an offer sheet that starts higher than $18 million. The max starting number is $28 million, New York Post’s Marc Berman.
The Post has learned the Knicks, with plenty of cap room, would be heavily on Ball’s radar as a restricted free agent, New York Post’s Marc Berman
Report: New York Knicks expected to pursue Lonzo Ball in free agency
After not agreeing to an extension with the Pelicans in the offseason, Lonzo Ball’s strong play this year in New Orleans has put the franchise, and Ball, in an interesting position.
Ball’s value has skyrocketed nearly as quickly as his 3-point percentage this season, putting the Pelicans in a bind.
On one hand, Ball has proven to be a terrific complement to Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, the building blocks of the franchise.
On the other hand, restricted free agency could set the Pelicans up with the choice of matching a hefty offer sheet or letting Ball walk for free.
The Knicks are positioned to be one of the teams to submit an offer sheet to Ball .
ESPN’s cap guru Bobby Marks told The Post he doubts the Pelicans would match an offer sheet that starts higher than $18 million. The max starting number is $28 million, New York Post’s Marc Berman.
The Post has learned the Knicks, with plenty of cap room, would be heavily on Ball’s radar as a restricted free agent, New York Post’s Marc Berman