Hoops Rumors Glossary: Buyouts
2020/02/hoops-rumors-glossary-buyouts-2.htmlIf a team doesn't have the cap room available to fit a waived player's salary, that team needs a trade exception or disabled player exception big enough to accommodate that player's salary. … No NBA teams currently have that much cap room or that big a disabled player exception.
Five Key Stories: 1/19/20 – 1/25/20
2020/01/five-key-stories-11920-12520.htmlThe Pistons were granted a $9.258MM disabled player exception after Blake Griffin's injury. … Nets coach Kenny Atkinson said Durant is "progressing" after Achilles surgery, but there are still no plans for him to play this season.
Magic Granted Disabled Player Excpetion
2020/01/magic-granted-disabled-player-excpetion.htmlThe Magic have received a disabled player exception for Al-Farouq Aminu, tweets Josh Robbins of The Athletic, citing reporting from Shams Charania. … It can only be used to sign a player for the rest of the season or to trade or make a waiver claim for a player with an expiring contract.
Five Key Stories: 1/12/20 – 1/18/20
2020/01/five-key-stories-11220-11820.htmlThe Cavaliers applied for a Disabled Player Exception after learning that Dylan Windler's leg injury will sideline him for his entire rookie season. … Kent Bazemore and Trevor Ariza headlined a five-player trade between the Kings and Trail Blazers.
Cavs Apply For Disabled Player Exception For Windler
2020/01/cavs-apply-for-disabled-player-exception-for-windler.htmlThe Cavaliers have applied for a disabled player exception in response to Dylan Windler's season-ending leg injury, sources tell Kelsey Russo of The Athletic (Twitter link). … As we outline in our glossary entry on the disabled player exception, a team can apply for a DPE to replace a seriously injured player.
The Importance Of January 15 For NBA Teams
2020/01/the-importance-of-january-15-for-nba-teams-2.htmlJanuary 15 is also the last day for teams to apply for a disabled player exception for the 2019/20 season. … The Pistons recently applied for a disabled player exception after Blake Griffin underwent knee surgery.
Five Key Stories: 1/5/20 – 1/11/20
2020/01/five-key-stories-1520-11120.htmlDetroit has applied for a Disabled Player Exception worth $9.26MM. … The Magic applied for two Disabled Player Exceptions after injuries to Aminu and Jonathan Isaac.
2019/20 Mid-Level, Bi-Annual Exceptions Begin To Prorate
2020/01/201920-mid-level-bi-annual-exceptions-begin-to-prorate.htmlIt's also the day when several cap exceptions begin to prorate downward for the rest of the season. … Trade exceptions and disabled player exceptions will be unaffected.
Magic Apply For Two Disabled Player Exceptions
2020/01/magic-apply-for-two-disabled-player-exceptions.htmlThe Magic have applied for a pair of disabled player exceptions, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, who reports (via Twitter) that the team has requested DPEs for both Al-Farouq Aminu and Jonathan Isaac. … As we outline in our glossary entry on the disabled player exception, a team can apply for a DPE to replace a seriously injured player.
Nets Waive David Nwaba, Will Sign Justin Anderson
2020/01/nets-to-waive-david-nwaba-sign-justin-anderson.htmlThe team still has an $839,000 disabled player exception even after waiving Nwaba. … [RELATED: 2019/20 NBA Disabled Player Exceptions]
NBA Dates, Deadlines To Watch In January
2019/12/nba-dates-deadlines-to-watch-in-january-2.htmlOn January 10, mid-level and room exceptions – along with other cap exceptions like the bi-annual exception – will start to prorate for the year, meaning a team with its full room exception available would no longer be able to offer the full $4.767MM amount to a free agent. … January 15 is the last day that teams can apply for a disabled player exception to replace an injured player who is deemed unlikely to return this season.
Nets Receive Disabled Player Exception
2019/12/nets-apply-for-disabled-player-exception.htmlDECEMBER 20: With David Nwaba expected to miss the rest of the season due to a torn right Achilles, the Nets have applied for a disabled player exception, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). … As we outline in our glossary entry on the disabled player exception, the NBA can grant a team a DPE to replace an injured player if the player is "substantially more likely than not" to be sidelined through at least June 15 of that league year.
Nets’ David Nwaba Suffers Torn Achilles
2019/12/nets-david-nwaba-suffers-torn-achilles.htmlThe Nets are now eligible to apply for a disabled player exception (and have done so), but since Nwaba was on a minimum-salary deal, the value of such an exception would be limited to just $839K. … There's also no guarantee he'll be ready to go by opening night next fall, given how long it usually takes players to recover from Achilles tears.
Five Key Stories: 12/8/19 – 12/14/19
2019/12/five-key-stories-12819-121419.htmlThe Trail Blazers applied to the league for a disabled player exception after a season-ending Achilles injury to Rodney Hood. … The Nets waived Iman Shumpert, even though the veteran swingman had played well since joining the team last month.
2019/20 NBA Disabled Player Exceptions
2019/10/201920-nba-disabled-player-exceptions.htmlA disabled player exception can be granted when an NBA team has a player go down with an injury deemed to be season-ending. … We go into more detail on who qualifies for disabled player exceptions and how exactly they work in our glossary entry on the subject.
Marks’ Latest: Sabonis, Rockets, Grizzlies, Nets
2019/10/marks-latest-sabonis-rockets-grizzlies-nets.htmlMarks suggests that the Rockets will likely apply for a disabled player exception for Gerald Green, who is expected to miss the entire season with a broken foot. … Expect the Nets to be "at the front of the line" if Alfonzo McKinnie goes unclaimed on waivers, according to Marks, who points out that the forward would be a good fit for Brooklyn's open two-way contract slot or to replace Wilson Chandler when the veteran goes on the suspended list.
2019 Offseason In Review: Washington Wizards
2019/10/2019-offseason-in-review-washington-wizards.htmlSigned using mid-level exception. … Applied for disabled player exception for John Wall (not yet approved).
Five Key Stories: 9/21/19 – 9/28/19
2019/09/five-key-stories-92119-92819.htmlThe Pelicans were awarded a Disabled Player Exception in the wake of Darius Miller's torn Achilles. … Nets GM Sean Marks quashed speculation that Kevin Durant may try to return before the end of the season.
Marks: Nets Planning For Durant To Miss Entire Season
2019/09/marks-nets-planning-for-durant-to-miss-entire-season.htmlEven if Durant and the Nets both ultimately agree that he won't return until the 2020/21 season, the club won't be able to apply for a disabled player exception to gain extra cap flexibility. … The Nets are entering the 2019/20 campaign planning as if they won't have Kevin Durant available for the entire season, general manager Sean Marks said today to reporters, including Ian Begley of SNY.tv and Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic (Twitter links).
Five Key Stories: 9/14/19 – 9/21/19
2019/09/five-key-stories-91419-92119.htmlThe Pelicans applied for a disabled player exception, while the Lakers' DPE request was granted. … The NBA and players' union ruled that Nene's new contract with the Rockets will have a value of $2.6MM - rather than $10MM - for matching purposes in a trade.
Pelicans Notes: Ingram, Ball, Redick, G League
2019/09/pelicans-notes-ingram-ball-redick-g-league.htmlWe passed along a few more notes on the Pelicans on Tuesday, including a report on the team applying for a disabled player exception. … The fact that both players are participating in workouts without restrictions is great news for the Pelicans, who acquired the duo - plus Josh Hart and a handful of draft picks - in the summer's blockbuster Anthony Davis trade.
Five Key Stories: 9/7/19 – 9/14/19
2019/09/five-key-stories-9719-91419.htmlThe Lakers petitioned the league for a disabled player exception to replace injured center DeMarcus Cousins. … Jerry Colangelo, managing director of USA Basketball, vowed to remember which players reneged on World Cup commitments when the Olympic team is formed next year.
2019/20 NBA Waiver Claims
2019/08/201920-nba-waiver-claims.htmlIn order to claim a player off waivers, a team generally must be able to fit the player's entire salary into cap room, a traded player exception, or a disabled player exception. … While there are a few teams with sizable trade exceptions available, disabled player exceptions can only be granted during the season, and the Hawks are the only team with any cap room left.
Five Key Offseason Questions: Golden State Warriors
2019/06/five-key-offseason-questions-golden-state-warriors-2.htmlThe taxpayer mid-level exception (worth $5.72MM, plus exponentially more in tax penalties) and minimum-salary deals are options. … The team could also potentially get a disabled player exception worth $9.26MM if Durant is deemed likely to be sidelined through next June 15.
Five Key Stories: 1/12/19 – 1/19/19
2019/01/five-key-stories-11219-11919.htmlDallas applied for and obtained a disabled player exception as a result. … Last night, it was reported that veteran big man Kenneth Faried will sign with the Rockets as a stopgap for Capela after reaching a buyout agreement with the Nets.