‘Agent Zero’ to bring five of his best clones into contract
‘Free Agent’ signing? He’s far from free.
The ‘Agent Zero’ himself, Gilbert Arenas wants six zeroes, to be exact. Added bonus: he might actually leave room the Wizards to sign other players by ’settling’ for $100 million. Maybe.
That’s what six figures looks like. Although Arenas has also said “he doesn’t want to hamstring the team’s ability to sign other players.” A new report from ESPN.com says the Wizards and Warriors — now with cap room from a free Baron Davis — have offered max contracts, $120 million, to Arenas.
Davis surprisingly opted out of his deal at Golden State, and has now verbally agreed to a five-year deal with the Clippers, worth an estimated $65 million, according to ESPN. Looks like newly drafted PG Eric Gordon will get a mentor at the 1.