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NBA Free Agency: Options for Paul Millsap after Atlanta Hawks’ comments

By Maxwell Ogden

Apr 24, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) signs autographs before a game against the Washington Wizards in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 24, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) signs autographs before a game against the Washington Wizards in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 24, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA: Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton talks with Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) during the second half of a NBA game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA: Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton talks with Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) during the second half of a NBA game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Los Angeles Lakers

This would be the ultimate leap of faith from a veteran player. The Los Angeles Lakers have roughly $69.6 million in guaranteed salaries, and will add $5,883,600 to that figure via the contracts handed to the prospects selected at No. 2 and No. 28 in the 2017 NBA Draft.

If the Lakers waive Tarik Black and his non-guaranteed $6,655,325 salary, however, Magic Johnson could make Millsap the first big-name free agent he acquires.

For Millsap, signing with the Lakers would be contingent upon Johnson committing to making a move for another veteran. Los Angeles has a deep and promising core of young players, but it also lacks an identity and is known for its trade savvy.

If the Lakers were to make good on the Jimmy Butler or Paul George rumors, then Millsap would be joining a promising situation that would only be getting better.

Fortunately for Millsap, a potential move for Butler, George, or any other All-Star would likely be made on the night of the 2017 NBA Draft. Thus, if the Lakers retain the cap space to sign the four-time All-Star, a significant splash could be made.

This is a long shot and nothing short of it, which is why it’s ranked so low on the list—no matter how intriguing a move it could be.

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