Injury Exception for Hood

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  1. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    I wouldn't have put money on Melo being in shape, but I was way wrong on that.

    As for Smith, I have absolutely no idea. I'd certainly be curious to find out.
     
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    Melo posts weekly videos on his website and to me he looked in great shape all summer and up to the point we signed him. I suspect it's pretty rare for cases like Melo where they are in game shape immediately after being out an extended time.
     
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    Those last two options are pretty limited in their availability since the player has to be in the last year of his contract and has to meet salary restrictions.
     
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    I posted a huge list.
     
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    looking at guys that fit that teams would probably give away for minimal returns, Tyson Chandler. Harry Giles is intriguing but that’s more of a summer move. We need someone that can step in immediately.

    Best plan though would be to wait for the buyout market, as the DPE is worth more than what other teams can offer.

    I still have doubts that Portland is willing to add a 15th player though.
     
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    the vet minimum for a 10-year vet is a shade under 2.6M. This injury exception is only 300K above the minimum. If the Blazers had any real interest in any of these guys, they probably would have been signed to the vet minimum already, especially considering that Portland would only have to pay 1.6M and that's the amount that would be taxed

    seems like the exception could be saved to see who is waived around and after the trade deadline. Or, Portland could just use the exception in a trade

    but if the Blazers maxed out the exception, it could cost them as much as 10M in salary and tax. I'm not sure any player would be worth that
     
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    The list I posted were players on other teams for trades, not free agents.
     
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    Most buyout guys sign for the minimum because when they're bought out there is usually language in the agreement that offsets if they sign for more than the minimum elsewhere. So players wouldn't typically see any extra money even if they signed for more than the minimum.
     
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    As predicted.
     
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    I like Dillion Brooks as a 3&D/2 wing. He would be able to step in and take Hoods slot. He's is a solid defender too.
     
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    The other thing about Brooks I like (no not because he's a duck) he plays with fire and enthusiasm which we need.
     
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    Melo earned a bunch of respect being that ready to play. He really has made an impression.
     
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    He would be great.
     
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    That is who is standing out in that list that i see also. Energy guy that can contribute right away.
     
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    I’d love Dillon Brooks. Not sure he’d be available, though.
     
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    Grizzlies aren't trading Brooks. They're trading Iggy. I wouldn't mind Vince Carter.
     
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