The Importance Of January 15 For NBA Teams
2019/01/the-importance-of-january-15-for-nba-teams.htmlJanuary 15 is also the last day for teams to apply for a disabled player exception for the 2018/19 season. … The Wizards recently applied for a disabled player exception after John Wall went down, and the Mavericks did the same following J.J.
NBA Waiver Order Now Based On 2018/19 Records
2018/12/nba-waiver-order-now-based-on-201819-records.htmlIf a waived player can't be claimed using the minimum salary exception, a team must use a trade exception, a disabled player exception, or cap room to absorb his salary. … Waiver claims are fairly rare in the NBA, but it’s still worth noting which teams will have the first crack at intriguing players who may be cut over the next few weeks or months.
Dwight Howard Undergoes Surgery, Out 2-3 Months
2018/11/dwight-howard-likely-to-undergo-surgery.htmlThe Wizards could also potentially apply for a disabled player exception if Howard is ruled out for the rest of 2018/19, but there's no indication that this procedure would be a season-ending one. … Howard, who will turn 33 in December, signed a two-year, $10.94MM deal (second-year player option) with Washington during the offseason after being bought out by the Nets.
Unused Disabled Player Exceptions Expire
2018/03/unused-disabled-player-exceptions-expire.htmlFour outstanding disabled player exceptions expired on Monday night when they went unused by a March 12 deadline. … As we outlined last week, the Heat, Clippers, Jazz, and Pelicans still had disabled player exceptions available, but were unlikely to use them since the trade deadline had passed and the free agent market lacked impact players.
Deadline Looming For Disabled Player Exceptions
2018/03/deadline-looming-for-disabled-player-exceptions.htmlTeams that still have disabled player exceptions at their disposal for the 2017/18 season have less than a week to make use of those exceptions. … Typically, disabled player exceptions must be used by March 10 of a given league year, but since that date falls on a Saturday this year, the deadline is extended until Monday, March 12.
What NBA Teams Can Offer FAs This Season
2018/02/what-nba-teams-can-offer-fas-this-season.htmlStill, there are exceptions to that rule. … Disabled player exception ($2.76MM)
Key Dates, Deadlines For Rest Of NBA Season
2018/02/key-dates-deadlines-for-rest-of-nba-season.htmlLast day to use a disabled player exception. … The deadline for teams to use disabled player exceptions generally falls on March 10, but since that's a Saturday this year, the deadline will be pushed back to Monday, the next business day.
Hoops Rumors Glossary: Buyouts
2018/02/hoops-rumors-glossary-buyouts.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. … While the term "buyout" is often applied colloquially when any veteran is waived after the trade deadline, it applies specifically to a player who gives up a portion of his salary to accommodate his release.
Traded Player Exceptions Created In Deadline Deals
2018/02/traded-player-exceptions-created-in-deadline-deals.htmlBefore NBA teams started reaching trade agreements on Thursday, we published the latest entry in our Hoops Rumors Glossary, focusing on the traded player exception. … Not many teams took advantage of their outstanding trade exceptions on Thursday, but at least a couple teams appear to have completed trades with previously existing trade exceptions, or with disabled player exceptions.
Several Teams Shifting Focus To Buyout Market?
2018/02/several-teams-shifting-focus-to-buyout-market.htmlTeams with disabled player exceptions also may prefer to sign a free agent rather than trying to find a trade candidate who meets the required criteria. … Outside of the Celtics, who will use their disabled player exception to add Greg Monroe, the Nets, Heat, Pistons, Clippers, Jazz, and Pelicans all have DPEs.
Central Notes: Pistons, S. Johnson, Dunn, Bucks
2018/02/central-notes-pistons-s-johnson-dunn-bucks.htmlThe Disabled Player Exception the Pistons received doesn't make them more likely to complete another deal before tomorrow's trade deadline, writes Ansar Khan of MLive. … Johnson is among the team's best defensive players and has increased his offensive production over the past five games, averaging 15 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists.
Pistons Awarded Disabled Player Exception
2018/02/pistons-awarded-disabled-player-exception.htmlThe NBA has awarded the Pistons a disabled player exception in the wake of Jon Leuer's season-ending ankle injury, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link). … The disabled player exception granted to the Pistons won't give the team an extra roster spot or any additional compensation.
2017/18 NBA Disabled Player Exceptions
2018/01/201718-nba-disabled-player-exceptions.htmlLast month, we published an updated glossary entry outlining how the NBA's disabled player exception functions. … As we explain in that article, the disabled player exception can be granted when a team has a player go down with an injury deemed to be season-ending.
Seven Atlantic Trade Candidates To Watch
2018/01/seven-atlantic-trade-candidates-to-watch.htmlThe Celtics' $8.4MM disabled player exception: It's almost certainly cheating to include the Celtics' DPE here in place of a player, but the fact is that if Boston makes a deal, it seems more likely to involve this exception than any one player. … Only three Celtics players - Kyrie Irving, Al Horford, and Gordon Hayward - are earning more than the $8.4MM this disabled player exception is worth, and those three players are extremely unlikely to be moved at the deadline.
Five Key Stories: 1/13/18 – 1/20/18
2018/01/five-key-stories-11318-12018.htmlThe deadline to apply for a disabled player exception passed on Monday. … The deadline for teams to sign players to two-way contracts has now passed.
Nets Granted Disabled Player Exception
2018/01/nets-granted-disabled-player-exception.htmlThe league has granted the Nets a $6MM disabled player exception for the loss of Jeremy Lin, Shams Charania of The Vertical reports (Twitter link). … Organizations which receive a disabled player exception can use it to sign a player, but it must be a one-year pact.
Heat Apply For Disabled Player Exception
2018/01/heat-apply-for-disabled-player-exception-2.htmlThe Heat have applied for a disabled player exception to gain extra cap flexibility in the wake of Dion Waiters' ankle injury, writes Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel. … Today was the last day for teams to apply for disabled player exceptions for the 2017/18 season.
Last Day For Teams To Sign Two-Way Deals, Apply For DPEs
2018/01/last-day-for-teams-to-sign-two-way-deals-apply-for-dpes.htmlAs our glossary entry on the disabled player exception explains, the DPE is a tool that can be granted to teams by the NBA. … The Celtics applied for and received a disabled player exception back in the fall after Gordon Hayward went down, but the Nets didn't file for a DPE after Jeremy Lin's season-ending injury that same week.
New York Notes: Beasley, Hardaway, Burke, LeVert
2018/01/new-york-notes-beasley-hardaway-burke-levert-acy-lin.htmlThe Nets will file with the NBA to receive a disabled player exception for Jeremy Lin before tomorrow's deadline, tweets Brian Lewis of the New York Post. … “Every one of (our bench players) lends us something and it could be situational,” head coach Jeff Hornacek said.
Five Key Stories: 12/2/17 – 12/9/17
2017/12/five-key-stories-12217-12917.htmlThe Clippers were granted a disabled player exception worth $2.75MM as a result of Patrick Beverley being lost for the season after knee surgery. … The Sixers and Nets completed a trade that sent Jahlil Okafor, Nik Stauskas, and the Knicks' 2019 second-round pick to Brooklyn in exchange for Trevor Booker.
Atlantic Notes: Beasley, Nets, Celtics, DPE, Raptors
2017/12/atlantic-notes-beasley-nets-celtics-dpe-raptors.htmlSherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston writes that the Celtics may end up using their Disabled Player Exception -- which they acquired after Gordon Hayward's season-ending ankle injury -- closer to the trade deadline -- if they use it at all. … While there's no telling how long Beasley will continue to start and make an impact, head coach Jeff Hornacek acknowledged the importance of role players stepping up.
Waiver Order Now Determined By 2017/18 Record
2017/12/waiver-order-now-determined-by-201718-record.htmlFor instance, even though the Hawks currently have the second-highest waiver priority, they don't currently have the cap room, trade exception, or disabled player exception necessary to claim a player earning more than the minimum salary. … Waiver claims are fairly rare in the NBA, but it's still worth noting which teams will have the first crack at intriguing players who may be cut over the next few weeks or months.
December Dates To Watch On NBA Calendar
2017/11/december-dates-to-watch-on-nba-calendar.htmlWaiver claims are pretty rare in the NBA, since teams must have cap room, a trade exception, or a disabled player exception to claim any player earning more than the minimum salary. … While many NBA players can be traded now, a huge chunk can't be dealt until December 15, which is the default date for offseason signees to become trade-eligible.
Atlantic Notes: Wright, Russell, Baynes
2017/11/atlantic-notes-wright-russell-baynes.htmlExpect the team to apply for a disabled player exception. … Among the numerous players stepping up for the Celtics this season is offseason free agent addition Aron Baynes, Nick Metallinos of ESPN writes.
Current NBA Waiver Order
2017/11/current-nba-waiver-order.htmlNote: Mavericks would need to renounce their exceptions to use cap room. … During the 2016/17 league year, for instance, only six players were claimed off waivers.