i think you and shumpert are having a baby together or something
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Must have worked, because according to si.com asik agreed to a 3 yr, 24 million dollar contract with the rockets. The deal is heavily back loaded, with the 3rd year being worth over 15 million. Put that in perspective, LBJ made 14 and change last year....
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Must have worked, because according to si.com asik agreed to a 3 yr, 24 million dollar contract with the rockets. The deal is heavily back loaded, with the 3rd year being worth over 15 million. Put that in perspective, LBJ made 14 and change last year....
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Must have worked, because according to si.com asik agreed to a 3 yr, 24 million dollar contract with the rockets. The deal is heavily back loaded, with the 3rd year being worth over 15 million. Put that in perspective, LBJ made 14 and change last year....
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honestly this frantic frenzy of poor decisions that the Nets are making/trying to make is helping our case here in Dallas
I like our chances more now than I have in months
I like our chances more now than I have in months
I kind of wanted the Mavs to go after Miller if we flopped with Dwill man
Miller always kills us, he is just a baller
And if you too little he taking you to the post
Nigga put 50 on us couple years back
Miller always kills us, he is just a baller
And if you too little he taking you to the post
Nigga put 50 on us couple years back
DRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He's been living here forever anyway. No need to go anywhere else.
Sources: Return to Knicks uncertain
Updated: July 1, 2012, 11:52 PM ET
By Chris Broussard | ESPN The Magazine
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It has been a foregone conclusion for months that Jeremy Lin will re-sign with the New York Knicks, but sources close to the situation say the return of the free agent point guard is not as certain as it once seemed.
While both Lin and the Knicks are hoping for a reunion, sources say that if any clubs offer Lin, a restricted free agent, a backloaded contract that pays him an eight-figure salary in the third and fourth years, the Knicks could be given pause about matching the offer.
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With the new collective bargaining agreement employing a more punitive luxury tax, beginning in the 2013-14 season, the Knicks are extremely concerned about the financial ramifications of such a deal.
Toronto is perhaps the only team that might consider offering Lin a backloaded contract, known as a "poison pill" deal. The Raptors are currently going all-out to sign Steve Nash. Toronto has offered Nash a three-year deal worth $36 million, sources told ESPN.com's Marc Stein.
But if Nash, who is also considering Phoenix, New York, Dallas and Brooklyn, rejects Toronto's offer, the Raptors may turn their attention toward Lin.
The Knicks can offer Lin a four-year deal worth $24.5 million. But an opposing team can offer Lin a poison pill that could go as high as $40 million over four years. Such a contract would pay Lin $5 million in each of the first two years and then go as high as $15 million in each of the last two years.
Matching such a contract would give the Knicks four players -- Lin, Carmelo Anthony, Amare Stoudemire and Tyson Chandler -- making more than $14 million in the 2014-2015 season. Those four players alone would have a combined salary of $72 million, nearly $2 million above the luxury tax.
While it may be doubtful that a club goes as high as $15 million in a season for Lin, even if one offered Lin roughly $10 million in the third and fourth years of a contract, the Knicks would be cautious about matching, according to a source.
Toronto, Dallas and Brooklyn have all expressed interest in Lin, according to sources, though he is a backup plan for each of the clubs.
The Knicks have said they plan to let the market dictate Lin's value, so they have not offered him a contract yet. With the ability to match any offer he receives, they plan to wait and see what Lin commands as a free agent. They just hope he doesn't command too much.
Updated: July 1, 2012, 11:52 PM ET
By Chris Broussard | ESPN The Magazine
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It has been a foregone conclusion for months that Jeremy Lin will re-sign with the New York Knicks, but sources close to the situation say the return of the free agent point guard is not as certain as it once seemed.
While both Lin and the Knicks are hoping for a reunion, sources say that if any clubs offer Lin, a restricted free agent, a backloaded contract that pays him an eight-figure salary in the third and fourth years, the Knicks could be given pause about matching the offer.
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With the new collective bargaining agreement employing a more punitive luxury tax, beginning in the 2013-14 season, the Knicks are extremely concerned about the financial ramifications of such a deal.
Toronto is perhaps the only team that might consider offering Lin a backloaded contract, known as a "poison pill" deal. The Raptors are currently going all-out to sign Steve Nash. Toronto has offered Nash a three-year deal worth $36 million, sources told ESPN.com's Marc Stein.
But if Nash, who is also considering Phoenix, New York, Dallas and Brooklyn, rejects Toronto's offer, the Raptors may turn their attention toward Lin.
The Knicks can offer Lin a four-year deal worth $24.5 million. But an opposing team can offer Lin a poison pill that could go as high as $40 million over four years. Such a contract would pay Lin $5 million in each of the first two years and then go as high as $15 million in each of the last two years.
Matching such a contract would give the Knicks four players -- Lin, Carmelo Anthony, Amare Stoudemire and Tyson Chandler -- making more than $14 million in the 2014-2015 season. Those four players alone would have a combined salary of $72 million, nearly $2 million above the luxury tax.
While it may be doubtful that a club goes as high as $15 million in a season for Lin, even if one offered Lin roughly $10 million in the third and fourth years of a contract, the Knicks would be cautious about matching, according to a source.
Toronto, Dallas and Brooklyn have all expressed interest in Lin, according to sources, though he is a backup plan for each of the clubs.
The Knicks have said they plan to let the market dictate Lin's value, so they have not offered him a contract yet. With the ability to match any offer he receives, they plan to wait and see what Lin commands as a free agent. They just hope he doesn't command too much.
aint mad at him.....shit why low ball yourself
Jrue Holiday Seeking Max Contract From 76ers, According To Report
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Jrue Holiday is a member of the 2009 NBA Draft class, therefore he can sign a contract extension that would kick in starting with the 2013-14 season. It looks like Holiday is shooting high on the kind of contract he'd like to get, as Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports is reporting that Holiday is seeking "a max contract extension" from the 76ers.
If Holiday receives a maximum deal from Philadelphia, it would likely be a four-year deal, with the first year starting at just under $13 million and rising from there. Teams are allowed to designate one player to receive a five-year maximum deal, and the 76ers could choose to do that with Holiday. However, given Holiday's production, the 76ers will likely balk at the possibility of paying Holiday that much money.
The 22-year-old Holiday averaged 13.5 points and 4.5 assists on 43.2 percent shooting last season. All of those averages were slightly worse than his breakout season in 2010-11, though Holiday did cut down on his turnovers. If Holiday and the 76ers cannot agree on an early extension, he would become a restricted free agent following the 2013 season.
Jrue Holiday Seeking Max Contract From 76ers, According To Report
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Jrue Holiday is a member of the 2009 NBA Draft class, therefore he can sign a contract extension that would kick in starting with the 2013-14 season. It looks like Holiday is shooting high on the kind of contract he'd like to get, as Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports is reporting that Holiday is seeking "a max contract extension" from the 76ers.
If Holiday receives a maximum deal from Philadelphia, it would likely be a four-year deal, with the first year starting at just under $13 million and rising from there. Teams are allowed to designate one player to receive a five-year maximum deal, and the 76ers could choose to do that with Holiday. However, given Holiday's production, the 76ers will likely balk at the possibility of paying Holiday that much money.
The 22-year-old Holiday averaged 13.5 points and 4.5 assists on 43.2 percent shooting last season. All of those averages were slightly worse than his breakout season in 2010-11, though Holiday did cut down on his turnovers. If Holiday and the 76ers cannot agree on an early extension, he would become a restricted free agent following the 2013 season.
George Hill Agrees To Five-Year Contract With Indiana Pacers
George Hill signed a five-year contract with the Indiana Pacers on Monday, the Indianapolis Star reports. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Hill will be able to sign his new contract once the NBA's moratorium period ends on July 11.
The Pacers acquired the rights to Hill from the San Antonio Spurs on the night of the 2011 NBA Draft. Hill came off the bench for both guard positions, and started at point guard when Darren Collison went down with a groin injury. He had 9.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists averaging 25.5 minutes per game last season.
Hill remained the starter even after Collison was healthy enough to return to the court, and should compete for the job once again to start the 2012-13 season.
Roy Hibbert is now the Pacers' last unresolved restricted free agent. The Portland Trail Blazers gave him a five-year, $58 million offer sheet over the weekend. Hibbert is expected to sign on July 11, giving the Pacers three days to match the offer in order to retain his rights.
George Hill signed a five-year contract with the Indiana Pacers on Monday, the Indianapolis Star reports. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Hill will be able to sign his new contract once the NBA's moratorium period ends on July 11.
The Pacers acquired the rights to Hill from the San Antonio Spurs on the night of the 2011 NBA Draft. Hill came off the bench for both guard positions, and started at point guard when Darren Collison went down with a groin injury. He had 9.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists averaging 25.5 minutes per game last season.
Hill remained the starter even after Collison was healthy enough to return to the court, and should compete for the job once again to start the 2012-13 season.
Roy Hibbert is now the Pacers' last unresolved restricted free agent. The Portland Trail Blazers gave him a five-year, $58 million offer sheet over the weekend. Hibbert is expected to sign on July 11, giving the Pacers three days to match the offer in order to retain his rights.
Celtics Want Jeff Green Back, Danny Ainge Says
The Boston Celtics are nearing completion on a deal to bring back forward Jeff Green, according to general manager Danny Ainge. Green was ruled out for the 2011-12 season after doctors discovered an aortic aneurysm in the 25-year-old. He should be ready to play for the start of the 2012-13 season, however.
Green has been motivated throughout his rehab, according to Ainge. He was acquired at the 2011 trade deadline in a deal with that sent Kendrick Perkins and Nate Robinson to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Green averaged 9.8 points and 3.3 rebounds per game in his 26 appearances with the Celtics.
The Boston Celtics are nearing completion on a deal to bring back forward Jeff Green, according to general manager Danny Ainge. Green was ruled out for the 2011-12 season after doctors discovered an aortic aneurysm in the 25-year-old. He should be ready to play for the start of the 2012-13 season, however.
Green has been motivated throughout his rehab, according to Ainge. He was acquired at the 2011 trade deadline in a deal with that sent Kendrick Perkins and Nate Robinson to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Green averaged 9.8 points and 3.3 rebounds per game in his 26 appearances with the Celtics.
this is crazy I'm not even mad at Jrue holiday. He looked at some of the deals being offered and said... I Want MAX these GM's are crazy and the owners then want to complain.
these GM's are crazy and the owners then want to complain.
Pat Riley riffs on Mike Miller, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, other vets
June 29th, 2012 by Ethan J. Skolnick
After discussing his draft night decisions, Pat Riley answered questions about the Heat’s veterans.
On Mike Miller: Riley said that the Heat veteran would let his back “calm down” for a couple of weeks before Miller and his doctors decide whether to have surgery. As for the other question, “We’re not looking at amnestying anybody.” Not this offseason, anyway. That shouldn’t be a great surprise. The real tax advantages come after next offseason. Riley has until July 19th to change his mind. “If Mike Miller, and I don’t want him to go through the same thing next year, could guarantee me a 7th game in the Finals, I would let him sit out all year.” Riley compared to Miller to Dan Majerle, who once went through an entire season as a starter without practicing once due to a back problem.
On Dwyane Wade: Riley said he spoke with the guard about Wade’s knee, and whether to skip the Olympics. Riley said it was in Wade’s “best interests,” and that “this is a big year for Dwyane. He’s played with a style over the years that may not be conducive to longevity. He’s always on the floor, he’s always above the rim. We want to make sure, and he does too, that whatever’s been ailing him will be corrected this summer…. Yeah, I think he made a wise choice.”
On Dexter Pittman: Riley said the Heat would allow the young center’s contract to guarantee on Saturday, meaning that Pittman will be with the Heat in summer league and in training camp. “Big guys, especially when you draft them late, it’s a two or three year project,” Riley said.
On Eddy Curry: Riley didn’t commit to a return, but said he would talk to the center about the future.
On Chris Bosh: Riley disputed the notion that the Heat plays small ball with Bosh at center, and said that will continue some. “We have a legitimate power forward, and that’s LeBron James, who’s not a power forward but he’s 6-8, 260, and he gets 15 rebounds a game when he plays the four spot.” Riley also reiterated that Bosh had a “significant abdominal injury” that would have kept the latter out longer if it hadn’t been the playoffs, and sounded like he wouldn’t mind if Bosh skipped the Olympics as well.
On free agency: “We’re encouraged that we can talk to some players that may be interested in taking a little bit less. There’s a lot of room out there this year, but there aren’t many teams that have a chance really to win a title. And I think a lot of veteran guys might be interested in something like that. So we have five or six guys earmarked, and we’ll see where it goes.” Riley said there isn’t just one type of player who can help the Heat. He’s simply looking for players who complement the Big 3′s versatility, and can help Miami “find as much space for LeBron and Dwyane and Chris to operate.”
June 29th, 2012 by Ethan J. Skolnick
After discussing his draft night decisions, Pat Riley answered questions about the Heat’s veterans.
On Mike Miller: Riley said that the Heat veteran would let his back “calm down” for a couple of weeks before Miller and his doctors decide whether to have surgery. As for the other question, “We’re not looking at amnestying anybody.” Not this offseason, anyway. That shouldn’t be a great surprise. The real tax advantages come after next offseason. Riley has until July 19th to change his mind. “If Mike Miller, and I don’t want him to go through the same thing next year, could guarantee me a 7th game in the Finals, I would let him sit out all year.” Riley compared to Miller to Dan Majerle, who once went through an entire season as a starter without practicing once due to a back problem.
On Dwyane Wade: Riley said he spoke with the guard about Wade’s knee, and whether to skip the Olympics. Riley said it was in Wade’s “best interests,” and that “this is a big year for Dwyane. He’s played with a style over the years that may not be conducive to longevity. He’s always on the floor, he’s always above the rim. We want to make sure, and he does too, that whatever’s been ailing him will be corrected this summer…. Yeah, I think he made a wise choice.”
On Dexter Pittman: Riley said the Heat would allow the young center’s contract to guarantee on Saturday, meaning that Pittman will be with the Heat in summer league and in training camp. “Big guys, especially when you draft them late, it’s a two or three year project,” Riley said.
On Eddy Curry: Riley didn’t commit to a return, but said he would talk to the center about the future.
On Chris Bosh: Riley disputed the notion that the Heat plays small ball with Bosh at center, and said that will continue some. “We have a legitimate power forward, and that’s LeBron James, who’s not a power forward but he’s 6-8, 260, and he gets 15 rebounds a game when he plays the four spot.” Riley also reiterated that Bosh had a “significant abdominal injury” that would have kept the latter out longer if it hadn’t been the playoffs, and sounded like he wouldn’t mind if Bosh skipped the Olympics as well.
On free agency: “We’re encouraged that we can talk to some players that may be interested in taking a little bit less. There’s a lot of room out there this year, but there aren’t many teams that have a chance really to win a title. And I think a lot of veteran guys might be interested in something like that. So we have five or six guys earmarked, and we’ll see where it goes.” Riley said there isn’t just one type of player who can help the Heat. He’s simply looking for players who complement the Big 3′s versatility, and can help Miami “find as much space for LeBron and Dwyane and Chris to operate.”
this is crazy I'm not even mad at Jrue holiday. He looked at some of the deals being offered and said... I Want MAX
still trying to understand what the lockout was for.....
Omer Asik Agrees With Houston
Chicago Bulls restricted free-agent center Omer Asik has agreed to a three-year, $25 million deal with the Houston Rockets, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal.
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Goran Dragic To Meet With Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets have many balls in the air right now, but one of their major priorities in free agency is deciding what to do with free-agent starting point guard Goran Dragic. The Rockets would like to re-sign keep Dragic after he emerged in the second half of the season. That process will begin Monday, as general manager Daryl Morey is meeting with Dragic, according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.
The Rockets have already signed restricted free-agent center Omer Asik to an offer sheet, and they also met with New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon on Sunday. Dragic, however, remains a priority, even with all the other players the Rockets are considering.
Dragic averaged 11.7 points and 5.3 assists per game overall last season, but flourished as a starter, averaging 18 points and 8.4 assists while shooting 49 percent from the field. The Rockets still have Lowry, their starting point guard until a late-season illness gave Dragic his opportunity, under contract, but have been trying to trade him since he said he couldn't coexist with coach Kevin McHale.
The Houston Rockets have many balls in the air right now, but one of their major priorities in free agency is deciding what to do with free-agent starting point guard Goran Dragic. The Rockets would like to re-sign keep Dragic after he emerged in the second half of the season. That process will begin Monday, as general manager Daryl Morey is meeting with Dragic, according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.
The Rockets have already signed restricted free-agent center Omer Asik to an offer sheet, and they also met with New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon on Sunday. Dragic, however, remains a priority, even with all the other players the Rockets are considering.
Dragic averaged 11.7 points and 5.3 assists per game overall last season, but flourished as a starter, averaging 18 points and 8.4 assists while shooting 49 percent from the field. The Rockets still have Lowry, their starting point guard until a late-season illness gave Dragic his opportunity, under contract, but have been trying to trade him since he said he couldn't coexist with coach Kevin McHale.
Michael Beasley Drawing Interest From Suns, Pistons
There was a time not long ago that Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley were thought to be on the same rung. That time has passed, however, and the latter is now looking for work.
The Minnesota Timberwolves were able to acquire the former second overall pick for essentially nothing not long ago, and now after two years of that failed experiment, Beasley is looking for a fresh start. The paychecks likely won't be as nice as they once were, but Sports Illustrated's Sam Amick reports Beasley still has suitors.
A source said Phoenix and Detroit are among those pursuing small forward Michael Beasley. Minnesota declined to extend the former No. 2 pick a qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent.
It's not especially odd that the Detroit Pistons and Phoenix Suns would be interested in acquiring Beasley's services, but I'm curious to see what sort of contract he's given during free agency. There's no doubt he has talent, but he's yet to show the ability to realize how to maximize his skills.
There was a time not long ago that Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley were thought to be on the same rung. That time has passed, however, and the latter is now looking for work.
The Minnesota Timberwolves were able to acquire the former second overall pick for essentially nothing not long ago, and now after two years of that failed experiment, Beasley is looking for a fresh start. The paychecks likely won't be as nice as they once were, but Sports Illustrated's Sam Amick reports Beasley still has suitors.
A source said Phoenix and Detroit are among those pursuing small forward Michael Beasley. Minnesota declined to extend the former No. 2 pick a qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent.
It's not especially odd that the Detroit Pistons and Phoenix Suns would be interested in acquiring Beasley's services, but I'm curious to see what sort of contract he's given during free agency. There's no doubt he has talent, but he's yet to show the ability to realize how to maximize his skills.
saw this on another site,
What does Hibbert's max contract mean for other FA centers?
With Hibbert getting a max contract offer, does this set the pace for the following centers to get overpaid?
Roy Hibbert, Indiana Pacers – $2.6 million – Restricted ($3.7 million Qualifying Offer)
Brook Lopez, Brooklyn Nets – $3.1 million – Restricted ($4.2 million Qualifying Offer)
Chris Kaman, New Orleans Hornets – $12.7 million – Unrestricted
JaVale McGee, Denver Nuggets – $2.5 million – Restricted ($3.5 million Qualifying Offer)
Marcus Camby, Houston Rockets – $12.9 million – Unrestricted
Spencer Hawes, Philadelphia 76ers – $4.1 million – Unrestricted
Kwame Brown, Milwaukee Bucks – $6.8 million – Unrestricted
Robin Lopez, Phoenix Suns – $2.8 million – Restricted ($4.0 million Qualifying Offer)
Omer Asik, Chicago Bulls – $1.9 million – Unrestricted*
which some replied this
another
What does Hibbert's max contract mean for other FA centers?
With Hibbert getting a max contract offer, does this set the pace for the following centers to get overpaid?
Roy Hibbert, Indiana Pacers – $2.6 million – Restricted ($3.7 million Qualifying Offer)
Brook Lopez, Brooklyn Nets – $3.1 million – Restricted ($4.2 million Qualifying Offer)
Chris Kaman, New Orleans Hornets – $12.7 million – Unrestricted
JaVale McGee, Denver Nuggets – $2.5 million – Restricted ($3.5 million Qualifying Offer)
Marcus Camby, Houston Rockets – $12.9 million – Unrestricted
Spencer Hawes, Philadelphia 76ers – $4.1 million – Unrestricted
Kwame Brown, Milwaukee Bucks – $6.8 million – Unrestricted
Robin Lopez, Phoenix Suns – $2.8 million – Restricted ($4.0 million Qualifying Offer)
Omer Asik, Chicago Bulls – $1.9 million – Unrestricted*
which some replied this
another
Hibbert leaning toward Portland; Bulls likely to match Rockets offer sheet to Asik..
Asik
http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2012/07/01/rockets-make-offer-to-asik-bulls-likely-to-match/
Hibbert
http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2012/07/01/hibbert-leaning-toward-portland-after-max-offer/
Asik
http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2012/07/01/rockets-make-offer-to-asik-bulls-likely-to-match/
Hibbert
http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2012/07/01/hibbert-leaning-toward-portland-after-max-offer/
Clipers putting in work...
Working On Extension for 1 year with Chauncey Billups
Clippers also have talked to Jamal Crawford's agent
While the Clippers continued putting the final details on a contract extension for Blake Griffin, they spent Sunday on the phone talking to the representatives of their own and other free agents.
The Clippers offered Griffin a five-year, $95-million extension when the free-agency period began Saturday night. Though the team has been given every indication that Griffin will agree to the deal, the Clippers and the All-Star power forward's agent are working on finalizing things.
Griffin, who will make $7.2 million next season, can negotiate a five-year deal with an opt-out clause after the fourth season or he can get a four-year deal and get the opt-out clause after three seasons. There also could be a signing bonus.
Either way, Griffin could be with the Clippers through the 2017-18 season.
Griffin, like all free agents, can't sign the extension until the 10-day moratorium is lifted on July 11.
The Clippers got the backup scoring big man they were looking for by acquiring Lamar Odom from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for sending Mo Williams to the Utah Jazz.
The Clippers have now turned their attention to getting a shooting guard.
Chauncey Billups, who played in 20 of the 66 games before suffering a season-ending left Achilles' tendon injury, remains the Clippers' top target. Billups' agent and the Clippers are working on a one-year deal.
Billups, a 14-year veteran who turns 36 in September, has said he plans on being back playing no later than December.
The Clippers also have talked to Jamal Crawford's agent. Crawford, who opted out of his $5.2-million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, probably will seek the mid-level exception that starts at $5 million for the first two years of a four-year deal.
The length of the contract with Crawford is something the Clippers have to sort out.
The Clippers also have interest in bringing back free-agent guards Randy Foye and Nick Young. The Lakers also have an interest in Young.
The Clippers are also interested in shooting guards Ray Allen and Jason Terry.
The Clippers currently have a payroll of $59 million.
Their preference is not to exceed the luxury-tax threshold, which is $70.307 million for the upcoming season.
If the Clippers get close to the tax or go over it, they may be forced to use the amnesty provision on a player, and that player probably would be forward Ryan Gomes and his $4-million salary.
Under the new collective bargaining agreement, a team can waive one player and have his entire salary removed from the team's salary cap and for tax purposes.
The player will get his entire salary.
Working On Extension for 1 year with Chauncey Billups
Clippers also have talked to Jamal Crawford's agent
While the Clippers continued putting the final details on a contract extension for Blake Griffin, they spent Sunday on the phone talking to the representatives of their own and other free agents.
The Clippers offered Griffin a five-year, $95-million extension when the free-agency period began Saturday night. Though the team has been given every indication that Griffin will agree to the deal, the Clippers and the All-Star power forward's agent are working on finalizing things.
Griffin, who will make $7.2 million next season, can negotiate a five-year deal with an opt-out clause after the fourth season or he can get a four-year deal and get the opt-out clause after three seasons. There also could be a signing bonus.
Either way, Griffin could be with the Clippers through the 2017-18 season.
Griffin, like all free agents, can't sign the extension until the 10-day moratorium is lifted on July 11.
The Clippers got the backup scoring big man they were looking for by acquiring Lamar Odom from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for sending Mo Williams to the Utah Jazz.
The Clippers have now turned their attention to getting a shooting guard.
Chauncey Billups, who played in 20 of the 66 games before suffering a season-ending left Achilles' tendon injury, remains the Clippers' top target. Billups' agent and the Clippers are working on a one-year deal.
Billups, a 14-year veteran who turns 36 in September, has said he plans on being back playing no later than December.
The Clippers also have talked to Jamal Crawford's agent. Crawford, who opted out of his $5.2-million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, probably will seek the mid-level exception that starts at $5 million for the first two years of a four-year deal.
The length of the contract with Crawford is something the Clippers have to sort out.
The Clippers also have interest in bringing back free-agent guards Randy Foye and Nick Young. The Lakers also have an interest in Young.
The Clippers are also interested in shooting guards Ray Allen and Jason Terry.
The Clippers currently have a payroll of $59 million.
Their preference is not to exceed the luxury-tax threshold, which is $70.307 million for the upcoming season.
If the Clippers get close to the tax or go over it, they may be forced to use the amnesty provision on a player, and that player probably would be forward Ryan Gomes and his $4-million salary.
Under the new collective bargaining agreement, a team can waive one player and have his entire salary removed from the team's salary cap and for tax purposes.
The player will get his entire salary.
Chris Kaman Meeting With Indiana Pacers
As they mull whether to match a large offer sheet for incumbent center Roy Hibbert, the Indiana Pacers are meeting with New Orleans Hornets free-agent center Chris Kaman, according to John Reid of the New Orleans Times-Picayune. The meeting comes after Hibbert verbally agreed to a four-year, $58 million offer sheet with the Portland Trail Blazers. The idea is that Kaman could be a cheaper replacement if the Pacers choose not to keep Hibbert.
Kaman, a one-time all-star when he played for the Los Angeles Clippers, struggled with injuries in his only year in New Orleans, averaging 13.1 points and 7.7 rebounds per game in 47 contests. His return to New Orleans is up in the air after the Hornets used the No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft on Anthony Davis.
Assuming Hibbert officially signs the offer sheet with the Blazers on July 11, which is the first day he is eligible to do so, the Pacers would have two days to decide whether to match. If not, they could very well sign Kaman. Indiana has the cap space to keep Hibbert, even after inking guard George Hill to a five-year contract, but must decide if he is worth the contract he was offered by the Blazers.
As they mull whether to match a large offer sheet for incumbent center Roy Hibbert, the Indiana Pacers are meeting with New Orleans Hornets free-agent center Chris Kaman, according to John Reid of the New Orleans Times-Picayune. The meeting comes after Hibbert verbally agreed to a four-year, $58 million offer sheet with the Portland Trail Blazers. The idea is that Kaman could be a cheaper replacement if the Pacers choose not to keep Hibbert.
Kaman, a one-time all-star when he played for the Los Angeles Clippers, struggled with injuries in his only year in New Orleans, averaging 13.1 points and 7.7 rebounds per game in 47 contests. His return to New Orleans is up in the air after the Hornets used the No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft on Anthony Davis.
Assuming Hibbert officially signs the offer sheet with the Blazers on July 11, which is the first day he is eligible to do so, the Pacers would have two days to decide whether to match. If not, they could very well sign Kaman. Indiana has the cap space to keep Hibbert, even after inking guard George Hill to a five-year contract, but must decide if he is worth the contract he was offered by the Blazers.
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Center play is so shitty in the NBA right now. Hibbert would be a starter during the golden age of centers (1988-2002) but certainly not an allstar. Now he's commanding Dwight Howard type money?
What happened to the days when an "elite" center would be a 20-15 guy and not a 12-8 guy like Hibbert? The Rockets really fucking up the game right now by throwing all that money Asik's way.
What happened to the days when an "elite" center would be a 20-15 guy and not a 12-8 guy like Hibbert? The Rockets really fucking up the game right now by throwing all that money Asik's way.
NBA Free Agent Rumors: Marcus Camby Draws Interest From Rockets, Heat, Knicks
Marcus Camby is drawing plenty of attention in NBA free agency, notably from the Houston Rockets, New York Knicks and Miami Heat. According to FOX Sports writer Chris Tomasson, Camby's first choice is to return to Houston where he finished the 2011-12 season. If not, the 38-year-old could play for New York under the team's $3.09 million mid-level exception, according to ESPN.com.
Tomasson reports that Camby would like to start, but may be willing to split time even if the Rockets bring on Omer Asik from the Chicago Bulls. Camby believes he can be a starter, however, and sees himself playing another three more years in the NBA.
The draw to New York is strong as well. While Camby has little chance of starting over Tyson Chandler, he does live in New York during the offseason. He also played for the Knicks from 1998-2002. New York is looking to bring in a veteran point guard, however, and may not be able to give Camby the exception. Camby earned roughly $11.2 million last season between the Portland Trail Blazers and Houston.
The Heat are also in the running, but they may run into similar financial problems as the Knicks. If the Heat bring in Ray Allen from Boston, there may not be enough resources left to give Camby what he wants. If Allen goes elsewhere, Camby becomes a more viable option.
Marcus Camby is drawing plenty of attention in NBA free agency, notably from the Houston Rockets, New York Knicks and Miami Heat. According to FOX Sports writer Chris Tomasson, Camby's first choice is to return to Houston where he finished the 2011-12 season. If not, the 38-year-old could play for New York under the team's $3.09 million mid-level exception, according to ESPN.com.
Tomasson reports that Camby would like to start, but may be willing to split time even if the Rockets bring on Omer Asik from the Chicago Bulls. Camby believes he can be a starter, however, and sees himself playing another three more years in the NBA.
The draw to New York is strong as well. While Camby has little chance of starting over Tyson Chandler, he does live in New York during the offseason. He also played for the Knicks from 1998-2002. New York is looking to bring in a veteran point guard, however, and may not be able to give Camby the exception. Camby earned roughly $11.2 million last season between the Portland Trail Blazers and Houston.
The Heat are also in the running, but they may run into similar financial problems as the Knicks. If the Heat bring in Ray Allen from Boston, there may not be enough resources left to give Camby what he wants. If Allen goes elsewhere, Camby becomes a more viable option.
They just threw the Knicks and the Heat in this story to name drop. Neither NY or Miami will start him. The Knicks are going to use their mid-level for a PG and that's been well known for a while. Miami needs a big but there's no reason for Camby to sign with them unless he's chasing a ring. Miami wants Ray Allen more than they'd want/need Camby. He's not going anywhere.
Nets can get Joe Johnson and Dwight Howard while keeping Deron Williams and Gerald Wallace
http://www.netsdaily.com/2012/7/2/3...ing-joe-johnson-dwight-howard-while-retaining
With NI confirming reports that the Nets are interested in getting BOTH Dwight and JJ, a lot of us have been curious to find out if it could be even possible to get the two of them together. Here it is. I will detail how we can get Joe Johnson AND Dwight Howard AND still use our MLE, and BAE exceptions, all the while retaining Deron Williams AND Gerald Wallace!
Cap holds are shown in yellow. The salary cap and cap space are shown after each transaction, as is the depth chart. The parenthesis around the cap space indicates a negative number, i.e. above the cap. The Nets need to remain above the cap (at least $58,044,000) while remaining below the luxury tax (at least $70,307,000) to retain the use of the MLE and BAE. Once these exceptions are used, the Nets have a HARD cap of $4 million over the luxury tax ($74,307,000).
Note: I may have an optimistic outlook on the players and salaries for the MLE and BAE. You can substitute the players with others (Novak for Teletovic for instance). The main point is that they can be used at all while getting Dwight and Johnson and retaining Deron and Wallace. Also, I'm not paid at all to know this, so if I can, I'm sure the Killer B's can too.
Cap situation before at the very start of the season.
In this scenario, the Nets renounce the rights to Kris Humphries, Damion James, Shelden Williams, Sundiata Gaines, and Armon Johnson. They also renounce the two trade exceptions from the Gerald Wallace trade. The only players under contract are Jordan Farmar, Anthony Morrow, Johan Petro, MarShon Brooks and Jordan Williams. All the figures for salary and cap holds are from Shamsports.com
The order of next six transactions does not matter.
Re-sign Deron Williams to a max deal.
This does not affect our cap situation so it's best to handle it first. The first year of the deal starts at $17,177,795 with 7.5% raises each year.
Re-Sign Gerald Wallace to a $40 million deal over 4 years.
This is the reported agreement reached with Gerald Wallace. Assuming 7.5% increases each year, the first year salary would be about $8,950,000.
Sign and Trade Brook Lopez, along with MarShon Brooks, Jordan Williams, the rights to Bojan Bogdanovic, the Nets 2013 first round draft pick, and the Rockets 2013 protected first round draft pick for Dwight Howard.
Dwight Howard's salary for this season is $19,536,360. According to Larry Coon, (http://www.cbafaq.com/salarycap.htm#Q81) that means we have to send out at least $5 million less than the incoming salary, i.e. $14,536,360. MarShon Brooks makes $1,160,040 and Jordan Willams makes $762,195. Combined, they make $1,922,235. Brook Lopez's starting salary would have to be $12,614,125 ($14,536,360 minus $1,922,235). This is less than the max salary he can get so it would work under the CBA. The contract would likely be front loaded. Finally, since we'd possibly have less than 12 players, we'd be charged a cap hold equal to the minimum salary of $473,604.
Re-sign Gerald Green to a $12.8 million deal over 4 years using part of the Mid-Level Exception (MLE)
Using the MLE, the Nets would be limited to 4 years and 4.5% annual raises. The first year salary is $3 million dollars.
Sign Mirza Teletovic to an $8.5 million deal over 4 years using the remainder of the MLE
The MLE can be split to use amongst several players, but the total combined salary of those players can not exceed $5 million dollars. The contract would also be limited to 4 years and 4.5% annual raises. The first year salary is $2 million dollars.
Sign Kenyon Martin to a $3 million deal over 2 years using the Bi-Annual Exception (BAE)
Once a team uses the MLE or BAE they have a hard cap of $4 million above the luxury tax (called the luxury tax apron) (http://www.cbafaq.com/salarycap.htm#Q25). The BAE can be for up to $1.957 million. To make sure we are under the luxury tax apron after the next transaction, the starting salary must be less than that. The remainder of the BAE ($457,000) is renounced so it does not count against the cap.
Sign and Trade DeShawn Stevenson, along with Jordan Farmar, Anthony Morrow, and Johan Petro for Joe Johnson
This trade has to happen after the Nets use their exceptions because it takes them over the luxury tax. Since the Nets would be over the luxury tax after the trade and because Joe Johnson makes more than $19.6 million, the maximum incoming salary would be 125% + $100,000 of the outgoing salary. That means the Nets need to come up with $15,722,116 in salary to make this trade work. The combined salaries of Jordan Farmar ($4.25M) , Anthony Morrow ($4M) and Johan Petro ($3.5M) is $11.75 million. That means DeShawn Stevenson's starting (and likely only) year salary would have to be at least $3,972,116 ($15,722,116 minus $11,750,000).
Fill out the rest of the roster with scrubs With the hard cap of $74,307,000, the Nets would have to fill the rest of the roster with players with 0 years of experience. Hopefully, the D-leaugue scouting comes in handy.
http://www.netsdaily.com/2012/7/2/3...ing-joe-johnson-dwight-howard-while-retaining
With NI confirming reports that the Nets are interested in getting BOTH Dwight and JJ, a lot of us have been curious to find out if it could be even possible to get the two of them together. Here it is. I will detail how we can get Joe Johnson AND Dwight Howard AND still use our MLE, and BAE exceptions, all the while retaining Deron Williams AND Gerald Wallace!
Cap holds are shown in yellow. The salary cap and cap space are shown after each transaction, as is the depth chart. The parenthesis around the cap space indicates a negative number, i.e. above the cap. The Nets need to remain above the cap (at least $58,044,000) while remaining below the luxury tax (at least $70,307,000) to retain the use of the MLE and BAE. Once these exceptions are used, the Nets have a HARD cap of $4 million over the luxury tax ($74,307,000).
Note: I may have an optimistic outlook on the players and salaries for the MLE and BAE. You can substitute the players with others (Novak for Teletovic for instance). The main point is that they can be used at all while getting Dwight and Johnson and retaining Deron and Wallace. Also, I'm not paid at all to know this, so if I can, I'm sure the Killer B's can too.
Cap situation before at the very start of the season.
In this scenario, the Nets renounce the rights to Kris Humphries, Damion James, Shelden Williams, Sundiata Gaines, and Armon Johnson. They also renounce the two trade exceptions from the Gerald Wallace trade. The only players under contract are Jordan Farmar, Anthony Morrow, Johan Petro, MarShon Brooks and Jordan Williams. All the figures for salary and cap holds are from Shamsports.com
The order of next six transactions does not matter.
Re-sign Deron Williams to a max deal.
This does not affect our cap situation so it's best to handle it first. The first year of the deal starts at $17,177,795 with 7.5% raises each year.
Re-Sign Gerald Wallace to a $40 million deal over 4 years.
This is the reported agreement reached with Gerald Wallace. Assuming 7.5% increases each year, the first year salary would be about $8,950,000.
Sign and Trade Brook Lopez, along with MarShon Brooks, Jordan Williams, the rights to Bojan Bogdanovic, the Nets 2013 first round draft pick, and the Rockets 2013 protected first round draft pick for Dwight Howard.
Dwight Howard's salary for this season is $19,536,360. According to Larry Coon, (http://www.cbafaq.com/salarycap.htm#Q81) that means we have to send out at least $5 million less than the incoming salary, i.e. $14,536,360. MarShon Brooks makes $1,160,040 and Jordan Willams makes $762,195. Combined, they make $1,922,235. Brook Lopez's starting salary would have to be $12,614,125 ($14,536,360 minus $1,922,235). This is less than the max salary he can get so it would work under the CBA. The contract would likely be front loaded. Finally, since we'd possibly have less than 12 players, we'd be charged a cap hold equal to the minimum salary of $473,604.
Re-sign Gerald Green to a $12.8 million deal over 4 years using part of the Mid-Level Exception (MLE)
Using the MLE, the Nets would be limited to 4 years and 4.5% annual raises. The first year salary is $3 million dollars.
Sign Mirza Teletovic to an $8.5 million deal over 4 years using the remainder of the MLE
The MLE can be split to use amongst several players, but the total combined salary of those players can not exceed $5 million dollars. The contract would also be limited to 4 years and 4.5% annual raises. The first year salary is $2 million dollars.
Sign Kenyon Martin to a $3 million deal over 2 years using the Bi-Annual Exception (BAE)
Once a team uses the MLE or BAE they have a hard cap of $4 million above the luxury tax (called the luxury tax apron) (http://www.cbafaq.com/salarycap.htm#Q25). The BAE can be for up to $1.957 million. To make sure we are under the luxury tax apron after the next transaction, the starting salary must be less than that. The remainder of the BAE ($457,000) is renounced so it does not count against the cap.
Sign and Trade DeShawn Stevenson, along with Jordan Farmar, Anthony Morrow, and Johan Petro for Joe Johnson
This trade has to happen after the Nets use their exceptions because it takes them over the luxury tax. Since the Nets would be over the luxury tax after the trade and because Joe Johnson makes more than $19.6 million, the maximum incoming salary would be 125% + $100,000 of the outgoing salary. That means the Nets need to come up with $15,722,116 in salary to make this trade work. The combined salaries of Jordan Farmar ($4.25M) , Anthony Morrow ($4M) and Johan Petro ($3.5M) is $11.75 million. That means DeShawn Stevenson's starting (and likely only) year salary would have to be at least $3,972,116 ($15,722,116 minus $11,750,000).
Fill out the rest of the roster with scrubs With the hard cap of $74,307,000, the Nets would have to fill the rest of the roster with players with 0 years of experience. Hopefully, the D-leaugue scouting comes in handy.
Joe Johnson Trade To Brooklyn Nets Completed
The Hawks and Nets have agreed on a five-player trade that will send Joe Johnson to Brooklyn, according to a report.
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Jul 2, 2012 - The Brooklyn Nets have acquired Joe Johnson from the Atlanta Hawks for Jordan Farmar, Anthony Morrow, Johan Petro, Jordan Williams and a 2013 protected first-round draft pick originally owned by the Houston Rockets, SB Nation's Nets blog Nets Daily reports. The Nets did not have to surrender promising youngster MarShon Brooks or free-agent guard Gerald Green in the trade.
Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski confirms the deal's parameters and adds that the Nets will not have to send their own first-round pick in 2013 in the trade.
Johnson is an all-star caliber player that is coming off yet another strong season, but he has four years and nearly $89 million left on a maximum contract he originally signed in 2010. Nevertheless, the Nets are looking to demonstrate to free-agent point guard Deron Williams that they are committed to winning, and they are apparently willing to move on from their ongoing Dwight Howard pursuit to make it happen.
Earlier, Howard made it clear that he wants a trade from the Magic and the Nets are the only team on his wish list. However, by trading for Johnson, the Nets will make it more difficult to assemble a strong trade package to acquire the Magic center.
The Hawks and Nets have agreed on a five-player trade that will send Joe Johnson to Brooklyn, according to a report.
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Jul 2, 2012 - The Brooklyn Nets have acquired Joe Johnson from the Atlanta Hawks for Jordan Farmar, Anthony Morrow, Johan Petro, Jordan Williams and a 2013 protected first-round draft pick originally owned by the Houston Rockets, SB Nation's Nets blog Nets Daily reports. The Nets did not have to surrender promising youngster MarShon Brooks or free-agent guard Gerald Green in the trade.
Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski confirms the deal's parameters and adds that the Nets will not have to send their own first-round pick in 2013 in the trade.
Johnson is an all-star caliber player that is coming off yet another strong season, but he has four years and nearly $89 million left on a maximum contract he originally signed in 2010. Nevertheless, the Nets are looking to demonstrate to free-agent point guard Deron Williams that they are committed to winning, and they are apparently willing to move on from their ongoing Dwight Howard pursuit to make it happen.
Earlier, Howard made it clear that he wants a trade from the Magic and the Nets are the only team on his wish list. However, by trading for Johnson, the Nets will make it more difficult to assemble a strong trade package to acquire the Magic center.
Message To D-Will: We're Pushing!
Marc J. Spears tweets about what Deron Williams will hear from the Nets later Monday: "Nets DWILL message today: he's face of franchise, team working to be contender by re-sign Wallace, Lopez pursuing Joe Johnson, DH; new arena." Sekou Smith of NBA.com reports a similar list, adding that $25 million disparity between what the Nets and Mavericks can offer him.
In addition, David Aldridge reports that the Nets, contrary to reports, have not reached out to either Jeremy Lin or Goran Dragic, that if Williams bolts, Plan B is Steve Nash, period.
Aldridge also notes that Gerald Wallace agreed to take less money in the first year of his four-year, $40 million deal to help the Nets with other moves.
The meeting is one of two Williams scheduled for Monday. The first is with the Mavericks. Neither owner will attend the meetings and the Nets remain confident they are in the post position and continue working the phones to assure Williams he won't be alone on the court in the fall when Barclays Center opens in Brooklyn.
Late Sunday, Spears tweeted on progress in the Joe Johnson trade, "Nets still trying to get trade done for Hawks guard Joe Johnson and hoping to get resolved by mid-week, sources tell Yahoo! Sports
Marc J. Spears tweets about what Deron Williams will hear from the Nets later Monday: "Nets DWILL message today: he's face of franchise, team working to be contender by re-sign Wallace, Lopez pursuing Joe Johnson, DH; new arena." Sekou Smith of NBA.com reports a similar list, adding that $25 million disparity between what the Nets and Mavericks can offer him.
In addition, David Aldridge reports that the Nets, contrary to reports, have not reached out to either Jeremy Lin or Goran Dragic, that if Williams bolts, Plan B is Steve Nash, period.
Aldridge also notes that Gerald Wallace agreed to take less money in the first year of his four-year, $40 million deal to help the Nets with other moves.
The meeting is one of two Williams scheduled for Monday. The first is with the Mavericks. Neither owner will attend the meetings and the Nets remain confident they are in the post position and continue working the phones to assure Williams he won't be alone on the court in the fall when Barclays Center opens in Brooklyn.
Late Sunday, Spears tweeted on progress in the Joe Johnson trade, "Nets still trying to get trade done for Hawks guard Joe Johnson and hoping to get resolved by mid-week, sources tell Yahoo! Sports
Yes yes yes! Thank you so much Billy King. No way you get Howard now and y'all can continue to be the stepchildren of NY
man its still possible
Sign and Trade Brook Lopez, along with MarShon Brooks, Jordan Williams, the rights to Bojan Bogdanovic, the Nets 2013 first round draft pick, and the Rockets 2013 protected first round draft pick for Dwight Howard.
Dwight Howard's salary for this season is $19,536,360. According to Larry Coon, (http://www.cbafaq.com/salarycap.htm#Q81) that means we have to send out at least $5 million less than the incoming salary, i.e. $14,536,360. MarShon Brooks makes $1,160,040 and Jordan Willams makes $762,195. Combined, they make $1,922,235. Brook Lopez's starting salary would have to be $12,614,125 ($14,536,360 minus $1,922,235). This is less than the max salary he can get so it would work under the CBA. The contract would likely be front loaded. Finally, since we'd possibly have less than 12 players, we'd be charged a cap hold equal to the minimum salary of $473,604.
I wonder what McGee is asking for right now.
dont say his market value
Nuggets Extend Qualifying Off To JaVale McGee; Pass on Rudy Fernandez
The Denver Nuggets did what many expected them to do on Sunday, they extended JaVale McGee the qualifying offer but passed on Rudy Fernandez – making Fernandez an unrestricted free agent.
The Nuggets top priority this off-season is locking up McGee, who still has a lot of room to grow. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Nuggets general manager Masai Ujiri will meet with McGee’s representatives in Los Angeles on Monday.
There seems like there isn’t a lot of interest in McGee, which should be to the Nuggets advantage to re-sign him at a reasonable amount. However, that could change when big man like Roy Hibbert and Brook Lopez are off the market.
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