Celtics open contract talks with Tyler Zeller, Jared Sullinger

[#1P4P]

I understand the frustration with Jared Sullinger, but negotiating contracts in the NBA is a calculated risk.

Would you rather pay Sullinger 4-$48M before he has a potential breakout season, where his asking price can rise considerably (say... $12-20M over the life of the contract) or risk losing, a player you have already invested considerable resources in for the past 4 years, for nothing?

The Bulls lack of vision cost them over $30M with Jimmy Butler; a decision that is going to hurt there ability to re-sign Noah and Gibson after this season. Regardless of your opinion of Jared's work ethic/discipline/injury history, Jared is 23 years old, has shown the potential of a very good player, and, if there's a chance he will reach that potential, they should lock him up.

[Csfan1984]

I don't mind Zeller extension but Sully is a no. I just don't care the stats Sully has had. I see the attitude plus conditioning issues and know that is a bad investment.

[Forza Juventus]

I would extend Zeller and I want to extend Sullinger but it might benefit both sides to wait until the offseason with Sullinger. If he has a very good year we would have to pay a little more but I think it's worth it to pay more for a surer thing after seeing him play another year. But I would still be happy if we resigned him now.