And-Ones: LeBron, Thunder, Fisher
2015/01/lebron-thunder-fisher.htmlBrandon Jennings has emerged as a leader since the Pistons released Josh Smith, Brendan Savage of MLive.com writes. … The league has approved the franchise's request for a disabled player exception, but with the league maximum 15 players already on their roster the Cavs would need to waive or deal a player to be able to utilize it.
Poll: NBA’s Biggest Non-LeBron Story Of 2014
2014/12/biggest-lebron-story.htmlPistons waive Josh Smith: A late entry to the conversation, the Pistons pulled a stunner last week when they released Josh Smith rather than accept trade offers that weren't to their liking or continue to allow him to take up space on the roster. … Detroit coach/executive Stan Van Gundy used the stretch provision to take the $13.5MM that Smith was set to receive in each of the next two seasons and spread it over the next five years instead, and set-off rights will likely allow the Pistons further financial cushion.
Central Notes: Blatt, Jerebko, Hansbrough
2014/12/central-jerebko-hansbrough.html4 signifies a much different fate for the Pistons, who are in line for the fourth-best chance at the No. … Jonas Jerebko, a free agent at season's end, is so far the most direct beneficiary of the Pistons' decision to waive Josh Smith, seizing the opportunity for more playing time with strong performances, MLive's David Mayo observes.
Week In Review: 12/22/14 – 12/28/14
2014/12/review-122214-122814.htmlThis isn't quite how the Pistons envisioned things working out when they signed Josh Smith to a four-year, $54MM deal. … In a shocker, the Pistons opted to waive Smith on Monday using the stretch provision.
2015/16 Salary Rankings: Small Forwards
2015/01/201516-rankings-forwards.htmlJosh Smith $5.4MM [Waived by Pistons via the stretch provision]… Caron Butler (Pistons) $4.5MM
Rockets Waive Tarik Black, Sign Smith
2014/12/rockets-black-smith.htmlSmith, who was waived Monday by the Pistons, announced his intention to join the Rockets even before clearing waivers on Wednesday. … 10:49am: Unable to find an acceptable deal to open a roster spot for Josh Smith, the Rockets waived center Tarik Black today, as Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports writes in a full story.
Pistons, Suns Swap Tolliver, Mitchell
2014/12/pistons-tolliver-mitchell.htmlThe Pistons have acquired Anthony Tolliver from the Suns in exchange for Tony Mitchell, the teams announced via press release. … The Suns are expected to waive Mitchell, reports Paul Coro of the Arizona Republic (Twitter link).
Josh Smith Rumors: Tuesday
2014/12/smith-rumors-tuesday.htmlThe sudden popularity of Josh Smith around the league in the wake of the shocking decision the Pistons made Monday to waive their highest-paid player is indicative of just how much a player's contract defines his value. … Smith won't come off waivers until Wednesday, but there should be no shortage of updates today about where he'll be playing soon.
Pistons Waive Josh Smith
2014/12/pistons-waive-smith.htmlThe Pistons have waived Josh Smith, the team announced via press release. … The stretch provision will spread Smith's $13.5MM salaries for 2015/16 and 2016/17 in equal $5.4MM amounts each season through 2019/20, but his full $13.5MM for this season is stuck on the payroll, assuming he clears waivers and assuming Smith and the team didn't agree to a buyout.
2014/15 Salary Rankings: Centers
2014/12/salary-rankings-centers.htmlJoel Anthony (Pistons) $3.8MM… Andre Drummond (Pistons) $2,568,360
2014/15 Salary Rankings: Power Forwards
2014/12/201415-salary-rankings-forwards.htmlGreg Monroe (Pistons) $5,479,935… Jonas Jerebko (Pistons) $4.5MM
2014/15 Salary Rankings: Small Forwards
2014/12/201415-rankings-forwards.htmlJosh Smith (Waived by Pistons) $13.5MM… Caron Butler (Pistons) $4.5MM
2015/16 Salary Rankings: Shooting Guards
2014/12/salary-rankings-shooting-guards.htmlJodie Meeks (Pistons) $6,270,000… Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Pistons) $2,891,760
2015/16 Salary Rankings: Point Guards
2014/12/201516-salary-rankings.htmlBrandon Jennings (Pistons) $8,344,479… Augustin (Pistons) $3MM
2014/15 Salary Rankings: Shooting Guards
2014/12/rankings-shooting-guards.htmlJodie Meeks (Pistons) $6MM… Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Pistons) $2,772,480
2014/15 Salary Rankings: Point Guards
2014/12/201415-salary-rankings.htmlBrandon Jennings (Pistons) $8MM… Augustin (Pistons) $3MM
2015/16 Projected Cap Flexibility By Team
2014/11/201516-projected-flexibility.htmlPistons… While these non-guaranteed deals can easily be removed from each team's cap figure, a roster move to waive these players would still be required.
Largest Player Options For 2015/16
2014/11/largest-player-options.htmlCartier Martin, Pistons: $1.271MM… Teams interested in trading for Corey Brewer earlier this month reportedly sought to have him waive his $4.905MM player option for 2015/16, and Brewer doesn't even possess a particularly expensive option.
Highest Paid Player On Each Team For 2014/15
2014/11/highest-player-201415.htmlPistons: Josh Smith ($13.5MM)… While franchises will still waive and sign players throughout the season, unless there is a blockbuster trade involving upper-tier talent, the top slot on each team's payroll ledger isn't likely to change until next summer.
Week In Review: 10/20/14 – 10/26/14
2014/10/review-102014-102614.htmlThe Pistons have picked up their 2015/16 team options on Andre Drummond and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. … The Nets traded Marquis Teague and a 2019 second-round pick to the Sixers for Casper Ware, who they waived soon after.
Dates That Teams Can Trade Offseason Signees
2014/10/trade-offseason-signees.htmlPistons… Another notable circumstance that restricts when a player can be traded is if a player is claimed off waivers.
Week In Review: 7/14/14 – 7/20/14
2014/07/review-71414-72014.htmlThe Pistons and Kings talked Josh Smith. … The Lakers claimed Carlos Boozer off waivers after he was amnestied by the Bulls.
Week In Review: 6/23/14-6/29/14
2014/06/review-62314-62914.htmlJonas Jerebko opted in to remain with the Pistons. … The Clippers intend to waive Willie Green.
Offseason Outlook: Los Angeles Lakers
2014/06/offseason-outlook-angeles.htmlLeague executives reportedly believe the Lakers are among the teams most likely to throw a max offer at Greg Monroe, but he, too, is a restricted free agent, and Pistons boss Stan Van Gundy has been speaking highly of him. … The Lakers have little need to use the stretch provision to waive Nash and reduce his cap hit unless the team's options in free agency improve drastically, and indeed the team plans on keeping the 40-year-old under contract.
Trade Candidate: Ben Gordon
2014/01/trade-candidate-gordon.htmlThat was also the case back in 2012, when the Bobcats first acquired Gordon from the Pistons for Corey Maggette. … There are issues with my proposal, of course, such as whether the Bobcats would part with a first-rounder for Pau, or whether the Lakers would want to waive anyone to make it work.