Ezeli's contract has $1 mil guaranteed fully if not waived on or before 6/30/17. Since the Blazers could waive him and not have any salary hit for next year, I think he can't be traded.
Ok well then there's our answer. He's not even with the team anymore. Easy decision, if we're actually looking to bring someone else in. Another question; would Alexander be playoff eligible
As far as signing a player goes, the Blazers are only a little over $400K short of the luxury tax threshold. Even a one-year vet minimum would put the team into Luxury territory. I doubt that NO would want to that when even the best scenario is probably a one and done playoff appearance.
I actually think that's incorrect, because it's not an ETO; it's a partial guarantee. Even if he's cut, he's still being paid a million next year, which means he actually is tradeable once the season ends. That fact, I believe is one of the reasons that I think he's unlikely to be waived if Neil wants to bring someone in, because that partial guarantee might be attractive to a team looking to dump salary (as though we really need to be taking more salary on...)
Hmm. It says the the one million is only guaranteed if he's not waived before the end of June. How is that a partial guarantee?
I think if you claim a player off waivers the date was March 1. But I think we can add a D league players until April 14th.
I think you're misreading the contract details. http://www.spotrac.com/nba/portland-trail-blazers/festus-ezeli-10855/ 2017 $1 million guaranteed, fully if not waived on or before 6/30/17 The $1M is guaranteed regardless; the remainder of the contract is guaranteed if not waived before the end of June.
Even if Cliff was added the chances of him playing are small. It would only be if Noah or Nurk got hurt or both got into foul trouble. We need the depth
Well, Keith Benson sounds ok, great wingspan, said to be a little wimpy but at 10.7 rebounds and 2.7 blocks, he can't be too wimpy.
Probably the only reason we haven't added anyone. We should've added depth after Davis went down, nevermind now.
You're right. I did misread that and that changes things 180 degrees. The Blazers could be able to trade him in the period between the end of this season and July 1.
“I can’t really explode to get rebounds, really,’’ Leonard said. “I’m just trying to hide it, trying my best not to let it show.’’ So, has he had this for 5 seasons? I hope he recovers and can play basketball again to his full potential in Angola's National 3rd Tier Social League, he truly deserves his shot at a permanent starting position, somewhere.
"So I decided the best way to hide it was to tell it to you Jason, cause I know it'll stay between us" -Meyers Lenoard probably
After really thinking about it, this whole thing seems pretty fishy. Like a grab for sympathy/excuses on Leonard's part, and easy clicks for Quick. Like the crap he used to write. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I just wouldn't expect that type of article to come out of CSNNW. Has anyone asked the team if he's gonna retire now?.... Lol
Hope he gets better quickly. It's good to know that this has contributed to his total ineffectiveness, unfortunately now all his opponents know it as well.
When he's at his best, he's not horrible.... he's not currently at his best. He shouldn't play. Dump Quarterman, sign Cliff, play Cliff, stay under the luxury tax. Cliff knows our system... probably better than Nurk. Pray that Nurk doesn't get injured. Make playoffs, then we get back to our offseason routine (GM prognostication).
