Upcoming Contract Guarantee Decisions
2013/12/contract-guarantee-decisions.htmlHe's shown glimpses of his former All-Star form, but as his 0-for-11 performance against the Pistons this week demonstrates, he hasn't necessarily played like someone worth his full $12.25MM salary. … The leaguewide guarantee date is January 10th, but those players would have to be released no later than January 7th to clear waivers in time.
13 Teams Have New Most Highly Paid Player
2013/10/teams-highly-player.htmlPistons: 2012/13, Jose Calderon ($11,046,591) — 2013/14, Josh Smith ($13.5MM)… If the Magic don't find any takers, they'll likely waive him before his $12MM contract, which is only $6MM guaranteed, becomes fully guaranteed on January 10th.
Teams Using Cap Space On Former Players
2012/10/teams-using-cap-space-on-former-players.htmlPistons Richard Hamilton ($6.07MM) — Agreed to a buyout in 2011. … In the past week, the Cavaliers and Celtics waived players with partially or fully guaranteed contracts, and now that those guys have cleared waivers, the teams are obligated to pay them even though they won't be playing in Cleveland and Boston, respectively.
Players On Non-Guaranteed Contracts
2013/01/players-on-non-guar.htmlAll contracts are worth the minimum salary unless otherwise indicated: 76ers: Maalik WaynsBobcats: Jeff AdrienBucks: NoneBulls: NoneCavaliers: Daniel Gibson ($4.79MM…… To avoid being on the hook for a full-season salary for players on non-guaranteed deals, a team must waive the player on or before January 7th, in order to ensure the players clears waivers before the 10th.
Grizzlies, Raptors, Pistons Finalize Rudy Gay Deal
2013/01/grizzlies-raptors-pistons-agree-on-rudy-gay-deal.html8:20pm: Keith Langlois of Pistons.com tweets that Detroit's side of the deal is official, and that Calderon will join the team in time for Friday's game. … 5:33pm: The Raptors will likely waive and buy out the rest of Haddadi's two-year contract, reports Ken Berger of CBSSports.com (Twitter link).
Wolves Rumors: Rubio, Love, Pekovic, Amundson
2013/02/wolves-rumors-rubio-love-pekovic-amundson.htmlOn Wednesday, when the Raptors and Grizzlies were on their way to finalizing the Rudy Gay deal, the Pistons, Celtics, and Mavericks were all mentioned as the potential third team involved, with Detroit eventually helping to facilitate the trade. … This is my speculation, but I'd imagine both teams would be more inclined to wait for the Wolves to waive him, rather than giving up any real assets in a trade.
Week In Review: 2/11/13 – 2/17/13
2013/02/week-in-review-21113-21713.htmlThe Spurs offered DeJuan Blair to the Pistons and discussed a deal involving him with the Raptors, but nothing has come of those talks yet. … KG might not be willing to waive his no-trade clause.
Eastern Notes: Garnett, Cavaliers, Nets, Hawks
2013/06/eastern-notes-cavaliers-nets-sixers-hawks.htmlThe Bucks and Pistons are two teams reportedly interested in free agent shooting guard J.R. … The Nets are inquiring about Kevin Garnett's interest to waive his no-trade clause and play in Brooklyn, according to New York Daily News reporter Stefan Bondy.