Pounding the Rock: Free Agency Primer, By Jesus Gomez

[DPG21920]

Yes. If Aldridge makes less than that it will be because he takes less, maybe to fit the cap space the Spurs can generate.

As I mentioned, there's only one max number for each player, but extensions allow them to get paid more than their max. Every max player is guaranteed a five-percent increase over their previous salary when they become a free agent, whether they re-sign or sign with a different team. But Bird extensions allow a player to get a 7.5-percent raise. So a couple of years ago, Howard's max first-year salary on a new contract was the same whether he re-signed with LA or had gone with Houston. But had he extended with the Lakers, he would have made a bit more.

Appreciate it. I don't know why I thought LMA could make more money doing a S&T vs signing in FA outright.

[Nathan89]

Parker's contract ruining the team's depth. POS.

[tholdren]

God, PtR is freaking horrible. The max for Aldridge isn't $20.1 Million -- it's $18.9 Million. I wouldn't be a huge stickler about them not knowing that the BRI for a max contract is 94 percent of the cap's BRI, but this is a site where people get paid to know this stuff, and it should only take one off-season for someone who gets paid to cover the NBA to know that.

Anyway, the solution they propose is stupid. You don't lose Green for less than a million bucks of difference. If LMA is seriously like, "Nope, I want that extra million even if it costs you a rotation player," you kindly give him the middle finger and move on.

Yes! finally. I usually get shat on when having an oft different opinion than chinook. Glad to see he can finally come around and post some intelligence = PTR = sucks my balls

[Uriel]

If our dream scenario comes into fruition, our depth chart would look something like this:

C - Duncan
PF - Aldridge, Diaw
SF - Leonard, Anderson
SG - Green, Ginobili
PG - Parker, Mills

How likely is it that we can bring back Joseph, Baynes, Bonner, and Ayres on minimum contracts to fill out the rest of the roster?

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

If LMA comes to the Spurs via sign-and-trade, does he get the full 5-year max or the 4-year max?

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

If our dream scenario comes into fruition, our depth chart would look something like this:

C - Duncan
PF - Aldridge, Diaw
SF - Leonard, Anderson
SG - Green, Ginobili
PG - Parker, Mills

How likely is it that we can bring back Joseph, Baynes, Bonner, and Ayres on minimum contracts to fill out the rest of the roster?

Bonner yeah, Ayres, and Cory and Baynes probably make a bit above the minimum from a different team. I wouldn't mind fielding that roster plus a couple prospects, like Hanga, LJC or Cady. Is Reggie Williams still on the roster?

[Uriel]

Bonner yeah, Ayres, and Cory and Baynes probably make a bit above the minimum from a different team. I wouldn't mind fielding that roster plus a couple prospects, like Hanga, LJC or Cady. Is Reggie Williams still on the roster?

Reggie Williams has a fully non guaranteed contract for next season. I highly doubt the Spurs will choose to guarantee it, though.

How are we so sure that Baynes and CoJo will command attention in the open market? And if we're trying to establish continuity and maintain depth, wouldn't it be best to bring back as much of the supporting cast from last season's squad as we possibly can? Better than filling out of the rest of the roster with warm bodies.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Reggie Williams has a fully non guaranteed contract for next season. I highly doubt the Spurs will choose to guarantee it, though.

How are we so sure that Baynes and CoJo will command attention in the open market? And if we're trying to establish continuity and maintain depth, wouldn't it be best to bring back as much of the supporting cast from last season's squad as we possibly can? Better than filling out of the rest of the roster with warm bodies.

Maybe Baynes will come back on a minimum deal, but I think Cory showed enough in his limited time the past couple seasons to prove to other teams that all he needs is a chance for more playing time. I'd jump all over a return for the minimum, but I think other teams noticed his potential as a quality backup or even capable starter.

[snickles]

Appreciate it. I don't know why I thought LMA could make more money doing a S&T vs signing in FA outright.

i thought this was correct as well, unless it was one of the rules changed in the last CBA.

i'm pretty sure in the old CBA you could sign and trade to get the extra year / higher raises.


EDIT:

yep it was changed in the last CBA

Sign and trade contracts are reduced to a maximum of 4 years, with 4.5% percent raises. These are the years and raises used for non-bird players. In the past CBA, you could give the player maximum raises for maximum years if you had their bird rights, which would be 7.5% raises over 5 years in the current CBA.



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