Buyout Options?

[ElNono]

It was difficult to trade him, because the Pistons were not going to take back anymore salaries till their ownership muddle was resolved. They could have tried an expirings for expirings trade for Prince, but I think that Dumars needed more value.

The player boycott though must force his hand now. After coming out with a statement in favour of Kuester today, there is no way Dumars can go back to the "Support Vets" line.

Dumars turned this down for Tay a few days ago:

The Pistons also turned down an offer from the Dallas Mavericks that would have sent forward Tayshaun Prince to Dallas for the injured Caron Butler and a first-round draft pick, Yahoo! Sports reported, citing an unnamed source.

There's no way he's just gonna let him go now for nothing. He's also on the record saying he wants to extend Tay in the offseason.

[EricB]

Gadzuric would be a solid get by the Knicks.

Brewer or bust, Let Hill, Quinn and Ginobili handle the PG duties.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Dumars turned this down for Tay a few days ago:

There's no way he's just gonna let him go now for nothing. He's also on the record saying he wants to extend Tay in the offseason.

Before the player boycott....Is all I am saying..

Let's see though. The odds are against a buyout... but it could happen.

[angelbelow]

Just read about Brewer being bought out. Thought ST would be having several discussions about him. He would be a fantastic pick up at a low cost.

[timtonymanu]

Brewer! Brewer! Brewer!

[Shifty]

CoreyBrewer22 Corey Brewer

Can't sleep so much going thru my head its tough right now. Thanks to all the people following me for all the support

[jiggy_55]

There's some confusing posts made on twitter about the deadline and signing players. McDonald also writes: "Players must be on rosters by Tuesday in order to be playoff eligible".

I am pretty sure that is false, but can someone please give a definitive statement. As far as I understand, the deadline to be waived by a team and be playoff eligible is today. However, is there also a deadline to sign with a team and be playoff eligible too?

Thanks for any clarifications.

[Shifty]

STEIN_LINE_HQ Marc Stein
Player can sign w/new team as late as final day of regular season and still play in playoffs. Just gotta be waived by 11:59 PM on March 1

[jiggy_55]

Thanks Shifty!

[benefactor]

Knicks will sign Derrick Brown per DX twitter.

[lefty]

basketballtalk Kurt Helin



Troy Murphy now torn between Heat, Celtics; Bibby Miami bound http://dlvr.it/Hy6bS #PBT #NBA

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[Bruno]

OT: Perkins has a signed a $35M/4 years extension with Thunder.

[benefactor]

OT: Perkins has a signed a $35M/4 years extension with Thunder.

Still a decent deal for a solid big man. He asked for 5 million less than that to stay with Boston.

lol Ainge

[lefty]

WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski





OKC increased Perkins' 2010-'11 salary $2.3M to $6.70M and did extension off new number. Creative work by GM Sam Presti and agent Bob Myers.



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[SenorSpur]

OT: Perkins has a signed a $35M/4 years extension with Thunder.

Good work on the Thunder's part to get Perk signed to an extension quickly.

[Shifty]

Stein via Twitter:

Just filed to ESPN.com: Troy Murphy chooses Boston over Miami. Link on the way

[lefty]

Stein via Twitter:

But...

SpearsNBAYahoo Marc J. Spears
Free agent forward-center Troy Murphy has agreed to sign with the Heat, sources tell Y! Sports. Murphy also turned down Celtics.
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[Shifty]

But...

SpearsNBAYahoo Marc J. Spears
Free agent forward-center Troy Murphy has agreed to sign with the Heat, sources tell Y! Sports. Murphy also turned down Celtics.
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Saw that after I posted it. Stein has "replied"

Troy Murphy HIMSELF confirms to ESPN.com that he is going to Boston. B-O-S-T-O-N

[lefty]

WTF

[benefactor]

lol Spears. He needs to let Wojo do the tweeting.

[Hooks]

So if Murphy goes to the Celtics, and Bibby to the Heat, that leaves Butler and Brewer FA's. Since they're going to sign those players does that mean neither of those teams would be able to sign Butler or Brewer?

[Shifty]

So if Murphy goes to the Celtics, and Bibby to the Heat, that leaves Butler and Brewer FA's. Since they're going to sign those players does that mean neither of those teams would be able to sign Butler or Brewer?

I believe there were reports that Butler was to sign with the Bulls. Has that been confirmed?

[ajballer4]

Carlos Arroyo is available now. He was released to make room for Bibby. Hes worth a look if we wanna bring someone in to help while TP is out

[Mixability]

Still a decent deal for a solid big man. He asked for 5 million less than that to stay with Boston.

lol Ainge

But Shaq steps up when it's important!

[EricB]

Carlos Arroyo is available now. He was released to make room for Bibby. Hes worth a look if we wanna bring someone in to help while TP is out

No, no he's not.