Raptors Salary 2011-2012 = 50 Million

[RaptorDan]

I think a "party pooper" is called a Cleveland steamer.

[JoePanini]

If there is a lock-out, it will be mega-ganja-stripper fest for the players. They might still go to Europe even if they don't play - to Amsterdam that is.

I don't want to be the "party pooper" but I think that would violate the contract terms

[RaptorDan]

If there is a lock-out, it will be mega-ganja-stripper fest for the players. They might still go to Europe even if they don't play - to Amsterdam that is.

[JoePanini]

Are you sure about that? Where did you hear that?

On ESPN rumors.

Brandon Jennings played in Italy during the 2008-09 season before he entered the 2009 NBA draft. Jennings may be willing to go back if there is a lockout next season, but apparently that is not an option for him, or any other player who is under contract for the 2011-12 season with an NBA team.

"If they're under contract, they can't do anything," Larry Coon told HOOPSWORLD. "Let's say a player is under contract and he wants to go to Europe. They need to get a FIBA letter of clearance in order to sign and they won't be able to if they're signed to the NBA. Anyone who is under contract basically has to just sit there."

-- Nick Borges

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[Tim W.]

An NBA player who has an NBA contract during the lock-out will not be allowed to go Europe.

Are you sure about that? Where did you hear that?

[Tim W.]

Maybe but given the new CBA and chance of Lock out and his age and his health, I actually see him stay put and cash out on that 7.6 million and then see what the market is like.

He was in a VERY similar position to Jefferson. And considering his age and health, I think it's smarter to try and get a long term contract this summer rather than next summer. Of course it all depends on whether he has a good year and doesn't get surgery at the end of it. If he decides to get surgery after the end of the season, it's doubtful he'd opt out.

[JoePanini]

I think a player under contract can still play in Europe during a lockout. I remember some talk about some players thinking about playing in Europe during the last lockout, but no one did. The problem is that a European team is putting a pretty big investment in a foreign player if they sign him, because they're only allowed two (I believe). Who is going to sign an NBA player when they have no idea how long they'll be with the team. It could be a month or all season. I think some subpar teams might want to sign and NBA player, but the good teams probably would rather not.

An NBA player who has an NBA contract during the lock-out will not be allowed to go Europe.

[Raptor4Ever]

EVeryone was surprised when Richard Jefferson opted out of his contract. He is making quite a bit less this season, but he's more secure over the long term. It wasn't even about changing teams, as he obviously stayed. Barbosa will turn 29 next season and he knows as well as anyone that you can't bank on being healthy all the time. If he has a decent season, I think he'll strike while the iron is hot. It simply make good, long term sense.

Maybe but given the new CBA and chance of Lock out and his age and his health, I actually see him stay put and cash out on that 7.6 million and then see what the market is like.

[Tim W.]

Opting out will give him an option for Europe next year as well, in case of a NBA lockout

I think a player under contract can still play in Europe during a lockout. I remember some talk about some players thinking about playing in Europe during the last lockout, but no one did. The problem is that a European team is putting a pretty big investment in a foreign player if they sign him, because they're only allowed two (I believe). Who is going to sign an NBA player when they have no idea how long they'll be with the team. It could be a month or all season. I think some subpar teams might want to sign and NBA player, but the good teams probably would rather not.

[JoePanini]

Opting out will give him an option for Europe next year as well, in case of a NBA lockout

That's true, didn't think of that.

[jbml]

Opting out will give him an option for Europe next year as well, in case of a NBA lockout

[Tim W.]

Why would he opt out of 7.6 million contract ??

EVeryone was surprised when Richard Jefferson opted out of his contract. He is making quite a bit less this season, but he's more secure over the long term. It wasn't even about changing teams, as he obviously stayed. Barbosa will turn 29 next season and he knows as well as anyone that you can't bank on being healthy all the time. If he has a decent season, I think he'll strike while the iron is hot. It simply make good, long term sense.

[JoePanini]

Why would he opt out of 7.6 million contract ??

To get a longer deal with a play-off team.

[WJF]

Barbosa may opt out to secure a longer term deal at less money per year. Would you take 7 mil for one year or 5 mil per year for 3 years.

[Raptor4Ever]

LOL @ I don't know how to count. Dude, we'll have under $40M in salaries if Barbosa opts out, and he most likely will unless he gets traded before the dead-line.

Why would he opt out of 7.6 million contract ??