He played for the Indiana Pacers and Dallas Mavericks’ summer league teams 2013, followed by the Detroit Pistons and Golden State Warriors last summer.
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Officially, West and Hibbert have until late tonight (Monday) to make their decisions, but as far as I’m concerned, the deed is done, even though Bird and other members of the organization have said publicly and privately they haven’t heard a word.
Also chosen to participate are Jarell Eddie (Austin Spurs, NBADL), Mantas Kalnietis (Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar, Russia), Trent Lockett (Löwen Braunschweig, Germany), James Nunnally (Maccabi Ashdod, Israel), Jon Octeus (Purdue), Arinze Onuaku (Minnesota Timberwolves), Romero Osby (Indios de Mayaguez, Puerto Rico), Matt Stainbrook (Xavier) and Christian Watford (Reno Bighorns, NBADL).
“8 Points 9 Seconds: “While the 6’2″ has a size of what would be considered a point guard, Bird sees enough knows that Young is more of a scorer than a playmakers, but likes his versatility to player in either guard slot”. GM Neil Oshey was the guy who forced Indiana to max-out Hibbert three years ago, and with Lopez, LaMarcus Aldridge, and Wesley Matthews all becoming free agents, they would have the cap space to simply absorb Hibbert’s contract if they lose or renounce the rights to at least a pair of that trio.
Sheehey, a 2014 IU graduate, will play for the New Orleans Pelicans’ Summer League team, according to a tweet from his agent.
If the Indiana Pacers can’t manage to trade Roy Hibbert, he will most likely remain as their starting center for one more season. Miles, Rodney Stuckey and Paul George? “Both players would fit the Pacers” new up-tempo offense.
For weeks, Myles Turner prepared himself for the 2015 NBA Draft. I’d expect closer to the high side than the low side. It’s the final year of his contract, so teams might not have as hard a time paying the man as much as finding the salaries to match and bring him over in a deal.
What’s all that mean?
In addition to being a better defender, Hibbert would also give the Nets a $15.5 million expiring contract next offseason.
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A day after the NBA Draft, the Indiana Pacers introducedMyles Turner to the media for the first time as a Pacer after being selected 11th overall.
