Very odd. The fact that he was pulled from the D-fenders game and it was reported that he was flying to SA tells me they had a deal. Either something turned up over his physical, which would be bad, or he's looking to try to work a better deal. The latter would indicate a renaging of a deal, which shows bad character. Just seems eerily odd.
I think you worry about nothing. It isn't a call up when the team needs the player as quickly as possible because of injuries so Spurs/Thomas aren't in rush mode. It's even possible that Thomas is still currently in LA. If he isn't signed for the Pacers game on Saturday, it will be time to wonder if there isn't something up.
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Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Spurs have finalized deal to bring back Malcolm Thomas. Will join team after it returns from Mexico City.
Deal been released yet?
I guess Spurs figured they would wait till after Wolves game so he would have Thur, Fri, and Sat shootaround to practice with the team. Wouldn't have much time to practice during this last 3 game stretch.
Last edited by ace3g; 12-03-2013 at 09:06 PM.
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[RELEASE] Spurs sign Malcolm Thomas: on.nba.com/19fS281
Does not appear to be just a 10 day contract but something longer term.
Thomas may not have had the do ents to travel with the team to Mexico. In that case, it makes sense to allow him a little more time to close out his affairs in California.
There are no 10 day contracts until January. Likely a minimum contract with no guaranteed money. Essentially a day-to-day contract. It would be interesting to know if it is for two years, which would give the Spurs a minimum salaried player for next season if Thomas manages to stick this time.
I wouldn't be surprised if it had some guaranteed money in it like the first contract he signed with the Spurs did. If he really is a hot commodity right now, I don't see why he'd sign with the team without baome guarantee. This isn't really a great situation for him.
too bad practice was canceled today, Thomas could use the time to get reacquainted with the system
He needs all the practice time he can get
I agree. It would be weird for him to sign a contract without guaranteed money when several teams seem to be willing to sign him...
By the way, what's the mininum salary in the NBA these days? How much would that be per day, if he's on a day to day basis?
10 seconds after he makes his first shot in garbage time.How long until he develops a cult following on SpursTalk like the many end of bench players before him, tbh?..
I like Malcolm Thomas, I wanted us to keep him when we first had him.
Some guaranteed money is entirely possible, especially given the team's salary cap situation. Even more so if they view him as a long term project. Guaranteeing the salary up to Jan 10th on a two-year minimum deal would have advantages for both sides. If that's the case, then assignment to Austin after the upcoming stretch of 7 games in 10 days is likely.
As a 3rd year player, the minimum salary is 884K. Daily salary is around 5K.
To calculate the exact amount:
The minimum salary begins to pro-rate on the first day of the regular season. The minimum salary on a rest-of-season contract is based on the fraction of the season remaining when the contract is signed. For example, if there are 170 days in the season, then a minimum salary contract signed on the 60th day of the season is worth 110/170 of the full minimum salary amount. If a player signs a multi-year minimum salary contract partway through the first season, then the first season is pro-rated and the salary in subsequent seasons is the full minimum salary.
http://www.cbafaq.com/salarycap.htm#Q28
Last edited by Mel_13; 12-05-2013 at 02:36 PM.
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Daaaaamn. I know it's D-league, but still.
I would also say there is a good chance that Thomas contract has guaranteed money in it.
Malcolm Thomas had a good Vegas summer league averaging 11 ppg and 15 rpg with Chicago. Bulls cut him later in July mostly because he would have cost them a lot of money with the luxury tax. After that, he didn't signed a training camp contract with another team and started his season in D-League. One could guess he turned down training camp invites because he wanted guaranteed money. I don't see him changing that stance after 2 stellar D-League games.
Realgm has him with a multiyear contract:
http://basketball.realgm.com/player/...s/Summary/2560
My guess for his contract is:Free Agent: UFA-2015
2013-2014: $702,233 (fully guaranteed)
2014-2015: $948,163 (fully unguaranteed with some guaranteed deadline(s) over the 2014 summer)
So, a good chance that the Spurs view Thomas as a longer term project, not part of a revolving door for the 15th spot.
Really like this signing. Thomas has a decent post game and really worked hard to develop that 3pt shot (six 3s against the Warrior's affiliate!). The latter is most impressive to me bc it speaks to his character and willingness to improve.
Except for his wingspan which is one inch shorter than Leonard's 7'3", per draftexpress his physical profile is nearly identical which I found interesting.
So basically guaranteed money until Jan 10 would net him over $180k, which I assume is quite nice compared to a D-League player salary. And a fully guaranteed minimum salary for the remainder of the season probably means "getting paid" in D-League terms.
Sounds like working at a car wash would be 'getting paid' in d league terms, since the average wage is 33k or something like that!
Thomas with 3-point shooting is a very interesting player, especially for SAS system.
I am quite excited about this signing, especially considering his friendship with Leonard.
I live in San Diego, and got A opportunity to watch a lot of The SDSU Aztecs games with Leonard, and Thomas on the team. Thomas Is A good defender, who is athletic enough to guard some 3's, definitely 4's and 5's. He is a above average shot blocker, and can protect the rim.
His down side has always been his offense, I hope his offense has improved enough to where he is not A Liabilty on that end.
Go Aztecs!! My hometown College Reppin my favorite NBA Team.... Love it..
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