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Wild-ling#1 wrote: View PostI'm going to go out on a limb and say he signs for two years. Maybe with a mutual third-year option.
Which would be irrational, as you suggest, Dan (in a way). But I can see Toronto wanting to make it clear that we are "banking" on a future for AB here. And AB wanting to enter in to the same kind of understanding with his "homies". Hey, LeBron ain't the only 1st overall that can go home, right?
So: $950K - 2015 / $1.8M (+/-) 2016.
Beyond that ... maybe a mutual option for ... $5M? Or just hope to renegotiate ... hopefully for some pretty big dollars.
And they could have signed a 1-yr deal pretty quickly, if that's all they're after, right?
Basically, I think they're going to go off somewhere and work out some understandings ... and then "make-out".
First, signing using the minimum salary exception (which is all the Raptors have) only allows for one or two year deals. Can't offer a third year.
Second, signing a player to a minimum deal means that every year of the deal is the minimum salary - no second year doubling of his salary, and definitely no jump to 5M the year after (if such a year were even possible, which as I said it is not). That would be blatantly breaking the rules for maximum raises.
Even with an agreement in place, there's no guarantee they could have had the document signed for end of business (no contract is official until the league office, which operates 9-5 Monday to Friday, approves it). So, no rush. He'll come to the office probably on media day (before the team goes to Vancouver) and sign then.
The only negotiation will be "one year or two?" That's all they can negotiate (beyond unguaranteed salary and such but I imagine that would be a non-starter).
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DanH wrote: View PostYour idea is nice, but it's just that, a nice idea. Completely infeasible.
First, signing using the minimum salary exception (which is all the Raptors have) only allows for one or two year deals. Can't offer a third year.
Second, signing a player to a minimum deal means that every year of the deal is the minimum salary - no second year doubling of his salary, and definitely no jump to 5M the year after (if such a year were even possible, which as I said it is not). That would be blatantly breaking the rules for maximum raises.
Even with an agreement in place, there's no guarantee they could have had the document signed for end of business (no contract is official until the league office, which operates 9-5 Monday to Friday, approves it). So, no rush. He'll come to the office probably on media day (before the team goes to Vancouver) and sign then.
The only negotiation will be "one year or two?" That's all they can negotiate (beyond unguaranteed salary and such but I imagine that would be a non-starter).
Can't see him signing two years at the minimum. But if he does ... I'll be impressed. Overall a powerful "reset-button" hit. Perhaps very wise if he really thinks this is the place ...
He gets a thorough trashing in this SI piece, though, if anyone's interested. A historical bust, who should be wearing a paper bag over his head ...
http://www.si.com/cauldron/2015/09/2...rwolves-future
(Fuck 'em. )
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Depending on cost, this is a good move. Feel bad for Roberts though. Hypothetically, say Roberts makes the team and bennet signs for between 1-2 million, 1.5, does that effect the luxury tax?
I would like bennet to be starting with the 905 all year and not warming the bench.
I feel sorry for Roberts if this move handcuffs the team into bennet as the 15th before camp begins.
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SkywalkerAC wrote: View PostAmen. I'm surprised there isn't more buzz here (I blame Twitter, reddit maybe?), but to me, this really puts the ultimate stamp on such a beautiful offseason for Masai. There IS something going on here - so many assets, and a window that is only just starting to open.
As Raptor fans, we've never seen anything like this. We have never been close to fully stocked
with players and prospect. Now we are, and more to the point it feels like a good mix. That all falls apart (oh noes another lottery pick) if DeMar and Lowry are shells of their former selves.
Hell, even if they did it feels like we've got MORE than enough to compensate. How fucked is that?
I can't wait to see how it turns out, for Bennett and this organization. This could be a very special time for all of us.I relish negativity and disappointment. It is not healthy. Somebody buy me a pony.
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GLF wrote: View PostI feel the same way. I'm pretty excited for this season. Casey is literally the only thing that's standing in my way of happiness lol. I KNOW he is going to find a way to fuck this all up. He's just that dumb.
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GLF wrote: View PostI feel the same way. I'm pretty excited for this season. Casey is literally the only thing that's standing in my way of happiness lol. I KNOW he is going to find a way to fuck this all up. He's just that dumb.
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I think its already reported that he'll be signed for min, could be wrong though. Its a low risk move. Bennett has been a complete disappointment, but he still has some upside. If he improves and plays well then good for us, if not, then he'll be gone next season anyways.
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Dr Hannibal Lecter wrote: View PostNot sure why ppl are so against this..
Good signing. Off the bench play with corey joseph,chemistry..
I can c him play good 15 minutes,maybe even more,the kid has talent.
Plus this is a move....down the road 2 get Wiggins,doesn't hurt...right
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