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Comment on NBA May Eliminate Mid-Level Exception by Wendell

Wendell — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:47:49 +0000

The NBA is not going to eliminate the exceptions. Look at the the salary growths prior to the exceptions. The exceptions help teams because they can put a cap on what a free agent can get. Since most teams operate at or near the salary cap, every year there are usually just 3-4 teams with cap space. Everyone else just has the mid level, and veteran exceptions. Players can not demand more. In business, cost stability is better than rapidly fluctuating cost which is what the NBA had before the exceptions. Look at the crazy contracts players got before the exceptions. Any bench warmer used to get $10m a year. Now really good players have to take $5.5m.
Look at the money Boozer is getting from the Jazz. This was a non exception contract he signed a few years about. If he would have opted out their were 0 teams that would have him $12m per year he is making. There are on about 4 teams that have that much room under the cap. The rest of the market if “capped” at the mid-level exception of 5.5m. The exceptions act like a second salary cap.
Stability in pricing. That is what business want. Teams know exactly what there labor cost will be so they know actually where to price tickets, hotdogs, shirts, etc.
He’s the kicker. Teams do not have to spend the the exception money. And in a down economy most will not. Even in a robust economy only about half the NBA teams use their mid-level or veteran exception. Most teams use the bi-annual exception which is capped at $1m.

Comment on (9) Toronto Raptors Draft… DeMar DeRozan by JM

JM — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:48:04 +0000

your ripped lol

Comment on Knicks Inquire about Tracy McGrady by juan baez

juan baez — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:00:04 +0000

t-mac is what they need to free salary next season for lebron….

Comment on Nate Robinson Trade Rumors by juan baez

juan baez — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:48:24 +0000

nate is great and fun to watch ….. i love nate but i think the knicks are gonna do the right thing and trade him to a better spot for him ….he will not play as much if they get kidd…

Comment on Ben Wallace for Tyson Chandler? by Suns Rumors: Should the Suns keep Amar'e?| Valley of the Suns

Suns Rumors: Should the Suns keep Amar'e?| Valley of the Suns — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:25:25 +0000

[...] The Hornets NEED to shed salary and they have chosen to cut bait with the oft-injured Tyson Chandler to do just that. The Suns are one of the only teams who can offer the Hornets that salary relief coming in the form of Ben Wallace’s contract. [...]

Comment on Ricky Rubio Trade Rumors by The Ricky Rubio Extravaganza Continues | PROTECT THE PAINT

The Ricky Rubio Extravaganza Continues | PROTECT THE PAINT — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:23:54 +0000

[...] continue circulating about Rubio going to the Knicks in a sign and trade deal that would bring David Lee to Minneapolis. This would be nothing less than [...]

Comment on Heat Not Offering Michael Beasley by Rdub

Rdub — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:55:00 +0000

The Miami Heat not offering Micheal Beasley to Toronto in a trade that would land them Chris Bosh is STUPID, unless a person is a compulsive loser, it should be clear that nothing for everything is rediculous period Please we need real rumours this is wack.

Comment on Pacers Waiting on Eddie Jones by mark

mark — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:40:04 +0000

Hmmmmm eddie jones is mah favorate player in 90’s games. i love the way he play….he is the best player i ever seen in nba a good shooters,great deffender
and also a flyer…..

Y? edie jones left in lakers……..and y? eddie jones not play in indiana pacers i think hes gonna old right now..

Comment on Rajon Rondo for Rudy Gay? by Breaking News: Celtics have reportedly dealt Rondo - Page 2 - BBWForums.net - NBA, NFL, MLB Sports Forum

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:41:51 +0000

[...] Rajon Rondo for Rudy Gay? | NBA Rumors __________________ [...]

Comment on Dalembert to Charlotte in the Works by Raptors Fan

Raptors Fan — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:11:02 +0000

I thin that the Raptors shoud sign Marion and Bosh to extensions and then trade them for the 1st round pick in the 2010 draft, Dalembert, and Iquodala. We would also settle for a 2nd round pick next year because this year is not deep..

Starting Line Up Net Year

C- Samual Dalembert
PF-Andrea Bargnani
SF-Demar Derozan (when we draft him)
SG-Andre Iguodala
PG-Jose Calderon

Comment on Clippers Offer Camby for Miller by protect the paint

protect the paint — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:54:47 +0000

that would be such a lopsided trade for the Bulls. HEy wait, I like the bulls. DO IT!

Comment on 50% Chance Memphis Will Deal Pick by protect the paint

protect the paint — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:03:55 +0000

Interesting. I would also consider selecting Rubio, and dealing Mike Conley to Portland for Travis Outlaw and Sergio Rodrigez

Comment on Bob Johnson Seeks Buyer for Bobcats by Mat

Mat — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:03:21 +0000

Just sell the team to MJ and he will make them a WINNER!

Comment on Bucks Leaving Milwaukee? by Mat

Mat — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:52:51 +0000

I don’t know where the Bucks would go, Pittsburgh Bucks? Does not sound too bad

Comment on Nets Offer Devin Harris For 2nd Pick by Darjan Milojkovic

Darjan Milojkovic — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:58:39 +0000

I agree. Most likely, they would trade for Ricky Rubio as the 2nd overall pick but the question is whether the rookie is an improvement over Harris or not?

Comment on Nets Offer Devin Harris For 2nd Pick by emmanuel akins

emmanuel akins — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:31:07 +0000

im a long time nets fan basically my whole life and all i have to say to the team is wtf. why trade dharris i say we hold on to him because i could see devin being one of the top ten players in the nba in a couple of years.

Comment on Parker: Ginobili is Not Going Anywhere by Rey

Rey — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:27:04 +0000

I think Spurs fans are universal, Darjan. We all love the Spurs in one way or another. I do agree with Brooklyn about Manu being an integral part of the Spurs and without him the Spurs would not be the dynasty that they are. Even Kobe respects him for the way he makes the game both fun (for Spurs fans) and difficult (for the opposing team). And getting that much respect from a legitimate MVP like Kobe is not something that you can see in a given day. I want to see the three of them retire as Spurs and then see the team retire their numbers sometime in the future. I think Manu should be given the respect that he deserves given how much he’s given to the team.

Comment on Parker: Ginobili is Not Going Anywhere by Darjan Milojkovic

Darjan Milojkovic — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:08:39 +0000

And this comes from somebody residing in Brooklyn?!?! What happened with showing some fan support to the Knicks? :)

Comment on Don Nelson Confirms Request To Crawford by Darjan Milojkovic

Darjan Milojkovic — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:07:29 +0000

I would love to see him on the Spurs

Comment on Parker: Ginobili is Not Going Anywhere by Brooklyn

Brooklyn — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:21:17 +0000

Well tony put my mind to ease Slightly. It will be a sad day if my beloved spurs were to ever trade Manu or release him. Everybody knows a healthy Ginobili is irreplacable. Ginobili is probably the second best SG after kobe in the league. I have always felt that Timmy, Tony and Manu would all retire in San Antonio. The 3 championships surely wouldn’t have be won without Manu. So im confident our spurs wont trade our fan favorite Emanuel Ginobili.