Both Cam Thomas and Quentin Grimes were forced to bet on themselves and take qualifying offers in free agency this offseason, a fate that could await Jaden Ivey, but it’s in his control.
This will probably concern Ivey's agent more than him, as they have to be surveying the league and wondering about the future market for shooting guards.
Thomas was the first to give in, as he and the Nets were miles apart on a contract number. The same can be said for Grimes, who also signed a qualifying offer for over $8 million next season, quite a compromise when he was seeking upwards of $25 million per season.