Brandon Clarke Rumors
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Position: F
Born: 09/19/96
Height: 6-8 / 2.03
Weight:215 lbs. / 97.5 kg.
Salary: $4,343,919
Born: 09/19/96
Height: 6-8 / 2.03
Weight:215 lbs. / 97.5 kg.
Salary: $4,343,919
“The next evolution for Ja is he’s got to make players around him better,” Charles Barkley said. “I don’t think he’s added that to his game yet.” Barkley’s comments were noticed by Morant’s teammates, who defended their point guard after practice on Thursday. Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins called Barkley’s comments “nonsense.” “I’m one of the dudes who feel like I’m directly a much better player playing with Ja,” Brandon Clarke said. “I can for sure vouch it’s a lot easier playing with him.” Morant responded Tuesday night to Barkley’s comments by tweeting, “kneepads.”
Steven Adams is often called the strongest player in the NBA. If you don’t believe it, then take Brandon Clarke’s word for it. He’s the one who often has to matchup against Adams in practice. “He makes me feel like I shouldn’t be out here,” Clarke said. “It’s like I’m trying to get the board and he’s not moving. He’s the strongest person I’ve ever played against.”
Fred Katz: Source: $50M of the $52M in Brandon Clarke’s new four-year extension with the Grizzlies is guaranteed. Clarke has a $500K bonus in each year of the contract. No options in the deal. I’ll be deviating from the Knicks in the morning, when I’ll have a feature on Clarke.
Keith Smith: I think Brandon Clarke’s deal is a really great value for Memphis, especially where the cap is going. $13M AAV is basically MLE money in a couple of years. It also sets a floor for Grant Williams, who I think is a bit more valuable than Clarke is. Deadline is <24 hours away.
Bobby Marks: There is a balancing act in Memphis of rewarding their own players but keeping an eye toward the future (Desmond Bane extension eligible next offseason). Here are the top 5 players as it relates to the 23-24 cap: Morant- 25% JJJ- 20.2% Jones- 10.5% Adams- 9.4% Clarke- 8.6%
Damichael Cole: Ja Morant: extended John Konchar: extended Steven Adams: extended Jaren Jackson Jr.: extended BC: extended Tyus Jones: re-signed Danny Green: TBD Of the rotation players, all eyes are now on what the Grizzlies will do with Dillon Brooks. He’s in the last year of his deal.
