If NY amnestied Billups - do we want him??

[Deleted member 848]

Negative Rep? Are you kidding me?

Well I can expect that actually from someone who supports these players' immature complaining, whining, ME FIRST attitude.

Hey - here's a thought - instead of negative rep me for actually putting my argument forward - why don't you come up with your own argument for/against what I outlined in my post? Lay out your argument HERE in public instead of behind everyone's back.

I could understand it if you'd just kept quiet for not agreeing. Or agree to disagree.

But to Negative Rep me for putting forward my opinions? Wow.. that's really rich..

seeing hotttnickkk getting so work up over internet rep conjures this image to my mind:

 

[freakazoid]

also, this makes me wonder just which side is driving the longer terms - is it strictly the players, or would a team prefer a 3-4 year contract over a 1-2 year deal? It gives the team more options when the contract is a bit longer, doesn't it?

No doubt there are benefits on both sides. I'm just sick of some of these players who want the security of a longer deal, but then bitch about the obligation that comes with it. The owners have to make the same kind of compromises. By locking a player in on a long term deal, they risk having to pay an injured player to sit in a suit, or having a player that is overpaid by the end of the contract. Both sides know what they're getting into when they agree to a contract. It just seems that some of the players feel they should be entitled to the benefits of their contract, but at the same time shouldn't have to honor it.

It's not enough to have guaranteed money, but I guess Chauncy's contract should have guaranteed him a starting spot on a winning team as well.

Pretty sure you can't do this. I could be wrong, but I thought a team who acquires an amnesty player cant trade him till July 1.

I found this today, and it appears you may be right. Still haven't found anything official.
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-nba-amnesty-s121111,0,270375.story

However, a league source clarified Sunday that a player claimed under the process cannot then be traded to another team until July 1.

Also, I'm starting to get the feeling the owners might make me eat crow as to some of my comments in this thread. We'll know by 6:00 pm tomorrow. If they do let Billups clear waivers and run to Miami, I will be rooting for the Heat to make them regret it. That would suck.

 

[toccoto]

Claimed by the clippers.

 

[NCJazz]

Claimed by the clippers.

Apparently Mo Williams was amnestied. No doubt some team will bid on him as well.

 

[NCJazz]

Apparently Mo Williams was amnestied. No doubt some team will bid on him as well.

Nevermind Clips did not have to amnesty anyone. Did not have to count Jordan's 10 million contract.