Shams: Smart & Celtics will not agree to deal by deadline tonight (luxury tax)

[CelticsElite]

https://twitter.com/adamhimmelsbach/status/919976135353688064
According to a league source, barring a sudden change, Marcus Smart & the Celtics will not agree to an extension prior to tonight's deadline



Shams: For Boston, hurdle in closing gap with Smart extension talks was luxury tax implication, league sources said. Now risk losing Smart in July’s RFA.

[droopdog7]

The team probably wants a discount against what Marcus MIGHT become while Marcus probably wants to paid what he thinks he MIGHT become.  So makes sense to wait I suppose.

I'm fine with it.  Let's see the proof Marcus.

[CelticsElite]

I wonder if the next big free agency class is something danny is eying. Maybe he thinks at worst he lets him walk to make room for a star next free agency.  A free agent like dare I say avery Bradley is available lol

[Ilikesports17]

I wonder if the next big free agency class is something danny is eying. Maybe he thinks at worst he lets him walk to make room for a star next free agency.  A free agent like dare I say avery Bradley is available lol

That's not it. Smart or no Smart we won't have cap room next year.

[Tr1boy]

I dont think smart will be a celtic after this season

Danny will need to the same thing he did to replace Crowder with Semi

And find another younger cheaper smart.

[ChillyWilly]

I wonder if offers have been made and they just far apart and if so how far apart.

Curious to see what each side thinks the value is there.

[footey]

If Smart has a decent season, there will be at least one team out there (BKLN, Mavs, PHIL?) that will pay him more than we will be willing to match. We have to pay Kyrie max deal a year later, so there just won't be enough bread to pay Smart what at least one team will offer him. Too bad.

[Tr1boy]

I wonder if offers have been made and they just far apart and if so how far apart.

Curious to see what each side thinks the value is there.

Its all Denvers fault

I bet Miami trades Dragic by the trade deadline and signs Smart next offseason =(

[Dino Pitino]

If Smart has a decent season, there will be at least one team out there (BKLN, Mavs, PHIL?) that will pay him more than we will be willing to match. We have to pay Kyrie max deal a year later, so there just won't be enough bread to pay Smart what at least one team will offer him. Too bad.

I'm afraid of this too. Someone convince me we would pay Marcus anyway, please!

[jpotter33]

I wonder how far off they are.

While I would love to lock up Smart long-term right now, it'll be pretty nice to have contract year Smart all year long. If a deal doesn't get done, I expect a major chip on Smart's shoulder all year long, which should translate to a stellar year.

I do question how smart it is for him, though, especially given his aggressive style of play that could force an injury and cost him millions.

[Roy H.]

This isn't really a big deal. The Celts probably offered a team-friendly contract, while Smart probably asked for market value for the player he projects to be.

Outside of max contracts, the majority of guys don't sign extensions.

[Rondo9]

This isn't really a big deal. The Celts probably offered a team-friendly contract, while Smart probably asked for market value for the player he projects to be.

Outside of max contracts, the majority of guys don't sign extensions.

Yeah, I think they'll negotiate in the offseason.

[nickagneta]

This isn't really a big deal. The Celts probably offered a team-friendly contract, while Smart probably asked for market value for the player he projects to be.

Outside of max contracts, the majority of guys don't sign extensions.

I agree. No big deal. Its better to let Smart and the market determine his value. If he is still shooting poorly this year, you wouldn't want to overpay him now for what he thinks he might become just because he got himself in shape.

[coffee425]

If Smart has a decent season, there will be at least one team out there (BKLN, Mavs, PHIL?) that will pay him more than we will be willing to match. We have to pay Kyrie max deal a year later, so there just won't be enough bread to pay Smart what at least one team will offer him. Too bad.

Brooklyn will definitely not have cap space for like the next 3 years. If anything, look for them to take another big contract for a young player/draft asset like they did with DeAngelo Russell.
Dallas would probably not want to pursue Marcus, considering their bargain guards (curry and dennis smith). Likely to pursue a wing or big (nerlens noel).
Philly would rather save their money for Robert Covington.

[fairweatherfan]

This is probably not terrible news for us, Marcus will be extra-motivated this season and the league-wide cap situation is shaping up to be a major buyers' market this offseason.