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NBA Free Agency: Is Glenn Robinson III a low risk, high reward signing for the Bucks?

By Jordan Treske

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 07: Glenn Robinson III #40 of the Indiana Pacers is seen during the game against the Utah Jazz at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 7, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 07: Glenn Robinson III #40 of the Indiana Pacers is seen during the game against the Utah Jazz at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 7, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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Salary

As he heads into unrestricted free agency this coming weekend, Robinson will soon have completed a three-year deal worth roughly $3.5 million.

Considering the circumstances surrounding his career at the point of his signing and the Pacers’ timeline to win now with then-star Paul George, it has become a shrewd signing by then-president of basketball operations Larry Bird.

But as his deal is about to officially expire, it appears the team’s newly established timeline and Robinson’s development may not be aligned as was once envisioned not that long ago.

After all, the Pacers stand as one of the more intriguing teams around the league during this year’s free agency due to potentially being one of the rare few teams that could have a significant amount of cap space.

They’ve already made moves to further boost their flexibility this summer as seen in their decision to decline Lance Stephenson‘s team option Monday afternoon as Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports first reported.

While a number of decisions are still yet to be decided to make them even bigger players in free agency, ESPN’s Chris Haynes reported Monday afternoon that both Tyreke Evans and Will Barton stand as the team’s prime free agent targets.

Seeing that they’re both wings approaching or firmly in the prime of their respective careers, that may be a strong indication that the door for Robinson’s return may be close to shutting completely.

Of course, there’s been nothing to explicitly suggest that at this time, but that could very well be enough for Robinson to look out for what’s best for him once the free agency period officially opens.

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