http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/54127/20080823/miles_10_games_away_from_putting_$18m_back_on_portlands_books/ That would suck Anyone who is good with the Blazers and their cap situation and whatnot can tell me what changes Portland would then have to make or whatever.
I'm pretty sure Ainge would be blackaballed by some of the other gm's in the league for doing such a stunt. Even if he does sign on and play (which I find doubtful because his knee is completely shot), I always thought the Blazers would use Raef's expiring contract midseason instead of actually using the cap space.