Jonathan Feigen posted his thoughts on the following topics in his blog yesterday: - Chuck's signing - team salary - Dikembe Mutombo - Rafer Alston <div class="quote_poster">Quoting Jonathan Feigen:</div><div class="quote_post"> ... Finally, back where we began - with Chuck. The contract is four years, with the last at the team's option. It begins with a base salary of $1.5 million, with another $200,000 in incentives considered likely to be met. There are other incentives, too, that would be less likely. For some reason, many seem to have forgotten what Hayes brings, focusing on what he does not. The Rockets still are counting on Luis Scola, but Hayes does things that are always useful. Drawing charges, getting loose balls, rebounding at a high rate, defending well. We know that in others ways, he is limited. But when he started, the Rockets' starting five had the best plus-minus in the NBA, and a very strong record. I don't think he'll be starting again, but he's a good signing. ... </div> link
