Mercato NBA: Chris Paul e Kawhi Leonard sul mercato, ma Suns e Clippers restano favoriti

A meno di 24 ore dall’inizio della free agency, due grandi nomi rifiutano le loro (ricchissime) player option per affrontare da free agent il mercato estivo. Di seguito tutte le situazioni in bilico per quanto riguarda le qualifying offer di un anno da offrire ai giocatori per renderli restricted free agent e le opzioni (sia a favore dei giocatori che delle squadre) si sta delineando

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CHRIS PAUL | PLAYER OPTION DA 44.2 MILIONI DI DOLLARI NON ESERCITATA | sarà FREE AGENT

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 14: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers looks on during Round 2, Game 4 of 2021 NBA Playoffs on June 14, 2021 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

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KAWHI LEONARD | PLAYER OPTION DA 36 MILIONI NON ESERCITATA | sarà FREE AGENT

MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 29: Andre Iguodala #28 of the Miami Heat reacts to a play during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on February 29, 2020 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

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ANDRE IGUODALA | TEAM OPTION DA 15 MILIONI DI DOLLARI NON ESERCITATA | sarà FREE AGENT

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GORAN DRAGIC | TEAM OPTION DA 19.4 MILIONI DI DOLLARI ESERCITATA | RIMANE NEL CONTRATTO CON I MIAMI HEAT

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JUSTISE WINSLOW | TEAM OPTION DA 13 MILIONI DI DOLLARI NON ESERCITATA DAI MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES | sarà FREE AGENT

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 11: Willie Cauley-Stein #33 of the Dallas Mavericks smiles during the game against the Denver Nuggets on March 11, 2020 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

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WILLIE CAULEY-STEIN | TEAM OPTION DA 4.1 MILIONI DI DOLLARI ESERCITATA | RESTA SOTTO CONTRATTO CON I DALLAS MAVERICKS

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JANUARY 08: Frank Ntilikina #11 of the New York Knicks in action during a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on January 8, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

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FRANK NTILIKINA | QUALIFYING OFFER NON ESTESA DAI NEW YORK KNICKS | sarà FREE AGENT

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CHRIS CHIOZZA | QUALIFYING OFFER NON ESTESA DAI BROOKLYN NETS | sarà FREE AGENT

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MIKE JAMES | QUALIFYING OFFER NON ESTESA DAI BROOKLYN NETS | sarà FREE AGENT

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 22: Malik Monk #1 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts after a play against the Brooklyn Nets] during their game at Spectrum Center on February 22, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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MALIK MONK | QUALIFYING OFFER NON ESTESA DAGLI CHARLOTTE HORNETS | sarà FREE AGENT

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DEVONTE' GRAHAM | QUALIFYING OFFER ESTESA DAGLI CHARLOTTE HORNETS | sarà RESTRICTED FREE AGENT

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 04: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets reacts on the court after being fouled by Zach Collins #33 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at The Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 04, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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ZACH COLLINS | QUALIFYING OFFER NON ESTESA DAI PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS | sarà FREE AGENT

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MATT THOMAS | TAGLIATO DAGLI UTAH JAZZ | sarà FREE AGENT

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JAVONTE GREEN | QUALIFYING OFFERT ESTESA | RESTA SOTTO CONTRATTO CON I CHICAGO BULLS

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ALAN SMAILAGIC | TAGLIATO DAI GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS | sarà FREE AGENT

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NICO MANNION | QUALIFYING OFFER ESTESA DAI GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS | Sarà RESTRICTED FREE AGENT | Spiegazione: Mannion ha a disposizione un contratto di un anno con Golden State (la qualifying offer), ma se riceverà un’offerta migliore sul mercato dei free agent potrà firmarla (la cosiddetta "offer sheet"). Golden State, avendo esteso la qualifying offer, avrà il diritto di pareggiare quell’offerta e tenersi il giocatore oppure di lasciarlo andare alla squadra con cui ha firmato l’offer sheet

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 22: Serge Ibaka #9 of the LA Clippers shoots the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 22, 2020 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

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SERVE IBAKA | PLAYER OPTION DA 9.7 MILIONI: ESERCITATA | Rimarrà nel contratto con gli L.A. CLIPPERS

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AVERY BRADLEY | TEAM OPTION DA 5.9 MILIONI NON ESERCITATA DAGLI HOUSTON ROCKETS | Sarà FREE AGENT

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BOBBY PORTIS | PLAYER OPTION DA 3.8 MILIONI NON ESERCITATA | Sarà FREE AGENT

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LAURI MARKKANEN | QUALIFYING OFFER ESTESA DAI CHICAGO BULLS | Sarà RESTRICTED FREE AGENT

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LONZO BALL | QUALIFYING OFFER ESTESA DAI NEW ORLEANS PELICANS | Sarà RESTRICTED FREE AGENT

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 26: Josh Hart #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts against the Boston Celtics during a game at the Smoothie King Center on January 26, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

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JOSH HART | QUALIFYING OFFER ESTESA DAI NEW ORLEANS PELICANS | Sarà RESTRICTED FREE AGENT

MIAMI, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 20: Duncan Robinson #55 of the Miami Heat reacts after making a three-pointer against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at American Airlines Arena on November 20, 2019 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

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DUNCAN ROBINSON | QUALIFYING OFFER ESTESA DAI MIAMI HEAT | Sarà RESTRICTED FREE AGENT

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 27: Kendrick Nunn #25 of the Miami Heat dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter of the home opener at Target Center on October 27, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

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KENDRICK NUNN | QUALIFYING OFFER ESTESA DAI MIAMI HEAT | Sarà RESTRICTED FREE AGENT

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 23: Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks dunks the ball against the San Antonio Spurs on November 23, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

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MITCHELL ROBINSON | TEAM OPTION ESERCITATA DA NEW YORK | Rimarrà ai KNICKS

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CORY JOSEPH | TAGLIATO DAI DETROIT PISTONS | Sarà FREE AGENT

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JARRED VANDERBILT | QUALIFYING OFFER ESTESA DAI MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES | Sarà RESTRICTED FREE AGENT

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JORDAN MCLAUGHLIN | QUALIFYING OFFER ESTESA DAI MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES | Sarà RESTRICTED FREE AGENT

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 02: Isaac Bonga #17 of the Washington Wizards defends Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Capital One Arena on November 2, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

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ISAAC BONGA | QUALIFYING OFFER NON ESTESA DAGLI WASHINGTON WIZARDS | Sarà FREE AGENT

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MAY 14: Saben Lee #38 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball against the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter of the NBA game at Little Caesars Arena on May 14, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

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SABEN LEE | QUALIFYING OFFER ESTESA DAI DETROIT PISTONS | Sarà RESTRICTED FREE AGENT

DENVER, CO - MAY 22: Markus Howard #00 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers during Round 1, Game 1 of the 2021 NBA playoffs on May 22, 2021 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)

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MARKUS HOWARD | QUALIFYING OFFER ESTESA DAI DENVER NUGGETS | Sarà RESTRICTED FREE AGENT

CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 1: Devon Dotson #3 of the Chicago Bulls dribbles the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on January 1, 2021 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

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DEVON DOTSON | QUALIFYING OFFER ESTESA DAI CHICAGO BULLS | Sarà RESTRICTED FREE AGENT

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 22: Keita Bates-Diop #31 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on April 22, 2021 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photos by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images)

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KEITA BATES-DIOP | QUALIFYING OFFER ESTESA DAI SAN ANTONIO SPURS | Sarà RESTRICTED FREE AGENT

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 14: Brodric Thomas #33 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks the ball during the game against the Washington Wizards on May 14, 2021 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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BRODRIC THOMAS | QUALIFYING OFFER ESTESA DAI CLEVELAND CAVALIERS | Sarà RESTRICTED FREE AGENT

MEMPHIS, TN - MAY 14: Killian Tillie #35 of the Memphis Grizzlies celebrates during the game against the Sacramento Kings on May 14, 2021 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

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KILLIAN TILLIE | QUALIFYING OFFER ESTESA DAI MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES | Sarà RESTRICTED FREE AGENT

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 12: Armoni Brooks #7 of the Houston Rockets passes during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on May 12, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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ARMONI BROOKS | QUALIFYING OFFER ESTESA DAGLI HOUSTON ROCKETS | Sarà RESTRICTED FREE AGENT

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 5: Anthony Lamb #33 of the Houston Rockets drives to the basket during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on May 5, 2021 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Troy Fields/NBAE via Getty Images)

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ANTHONY LAMB | QUALIFYING OFFER ESTESA DAGLI HOUSTON ROCKETS | Sarà RESTRICTED FREE AGENT

SACRAMENTO, CA - MAY 16: Trent Forrest #3 of the Utah Jazz brings the ball up the court against the Sacramento Kings on May 16, 2021 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

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TRENT FORREST | QUALIFYING OFFER ESTESA DAGLI UTAH JAZZ | Sarà RESTRICTED FREE AGENT

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 28: Jarrell Brantley #5 of the Utah Jazz celebrates shooting a three during the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on April 28, 2021 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

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JARRELL BRANTLEY | QUALIFYING OFFER ESTESA DAGLI UTAH JAZZ | Sarà RESTRICTED FREE AGENT

WASHINGTON, DC -Â DECEMBER 30: Garrison Mathews #24 of the Washington Wizards reacts to a play against the Miami Heat on December 30, 2019 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)

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GARRISON MATTHEWS | QUALIFYING OFFER ESTESA DAGLI WASHINGTON WIZARDS | Sarà RESTRICTED FREE AGENT

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 19: Cassius Winston #5 of the Washington Wizards reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Capital One Arena on April 19, 2021 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

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CASSIUS WINSTON | QUALIFYING OFFER ESTESA DAGLI WASHINGTON WIZARDS | Sarà RESTRICTED FREE AGENT

DENVER, CO - APRIL 14: Gabe Vincent #2 of the Miami Heat drives to the basket during the game against the Denver Nuggets on April 14, 2021 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

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GABE VINCENT | QUALIFYING OFFER ESTESA DAI MIAMI HEAT | Sarà RESTRICTED FREE AGENT

HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 11: Max Strus #31 of the Miami Heat smiles as he walks to the bench during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on February 11, 2021 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

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MAX STRUS | QUALIFYING OFFER ESTESA DAI MIAMI HEAT | Sarà RESTRICTED FREE AGENT

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