Bigs
Enes Kanter
Enes Kanter isn’t loved by Utah Jazz fans. The big man has been on multiple different teams since being traded from Utah, most recently the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Blazers are interested in re-signing Kanter, per reports. They’ll have competition, as the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls reportedly also have interest in the Turkish center.
I think the Celtics have a decent chance at landing Kanter, if he’s who they want at center. However, Kanter is a loyal guy and the Blazers will need some depth at center with Jusuf Nurkic likely to be sidelined for most of next season. For that reason, I think Kanter will…
Prediction: Stay with the Portland Trail Blazers
Paul Millsap
Paul Millsap has a monstrous $30 million team-option on his contract for next season. Whether or not the Denver Nuggets pick it up remains to be seen. However, Nuggets President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly said that he fully expects Millsap to return in May.
Even if they decline the team option, the Nuggets will likely try to re-negotiate a new deal with Millsap. For that reason, I’m pretty certain Millsap will…
Prediction: Stay with the Denver Nuggets