NomarFachix Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 (edited) Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBAOklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka has reached agreement on a four-year contract extension, league sources tell Y! Sports. Oklahoma City forward Serge Ibaka has reached agreement on a four-year, $40-million plus contract extension, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Ibaka, 22, could’ve been a restricted free agent next summer, and his deal now locks into place three of the Thunder’s core young stars --- Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and Ibaka. This deal leaves the future uncertain for guard James Harden, who could command a maximum contract on the league market as a restricted free agent next summer. Along with the remainder of Kendrick Perkins three years and $27 million, the small-market Thunder will be hard-pressed to invest so much money into his payroll. http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--serge-ibaka-reaches-agreement-on-four-year-extension-with-oklahoma-city.html Edited August 18, 2012 by iMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sħãlïq™ Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 (edited) That was expected. Still, I'm happy for Iblocka! Edited August 18, 2012 by Sħãlïq̵' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Now only Harden is left. Hopefully that happens soon also. Really don't want to see this team split. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazed49 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Now only Harden is left. Hopefully that happens soon also. Really don't want to see this team split.I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moeroadkill Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 how much is the key...im still confident that the team stays in tact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted August 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Oklahoma City forward Serge Ibaka has reached agreement on a four-year, $40-million plus contract extension, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Ibaka, 22, could’ve been a restricted free agent next summer, and his deal now locks into place three of the Thunder’s core young stars --- Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and Ibaka. This deal leaves the future uncertain for guard James Harden, who could command a maximum contract on the league market as a restricted free agent next summer. Along with the remainder of Kendrick Perkins three years and $27 million, the small-market Thunder will be hard-pressed to invest so much money into his payroll. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 (edited) So the plan is to ship Perkins to make cap space for Harden? Edited August 18, 2012 by ChosenOne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunkinDerozan Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Its going to be tough to keep Harden now. I could see him taking a very significant pay cut though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Regime Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 It's a shame because he could have got a max contract elsewhere. Good for the Thunder though, team seems poised to keep their big four in tact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted August 18, 2012 Owner Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Harden will sign an extension...OKC shouldn't be worried about that. I wonder if they will actually explore trade options with Perkins, or just slap him with the amnesty after this upcoming season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 (edited) That's pretty close to 'best player on a team' money, and if he is your best player, then you have problems (hey he'd be the best Raptor ). Definitely overpaid, but that's just market value I guess. Actually probably below market value. After this contract I don't see what the holdup is on Harden. For OKC to potentially suggest Ibaka should get more is hilarious, and they must know he is going to get the full max in FA anyways. No sense in dragging this out and potentially hurting feelings. Get it done OKC. Edited August 19, 2012 by Check my Stats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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