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Post by Sacramento Kings on Feb 24, 2010 20:47:52 GMT -5
only 9 votes...WTF? C'mon ladies vote for pete's sake!
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Post by Boston Celtics on Feb 24, 2010 20:49:22 GMT -5
It could very well mean, players who don't agree to extensions will become a free agent. It doesn't say that only 1 team gets to negotiate with a player does it. It doesn't say after a rejected extension, a player can not further negotiations with another team does it. As to your 1st sentence, that's exactly what it says. Your 2nd sentence is honestly just kinda weird. Only one team ever can technically do the negotiating on an EXTENSION. An Extension implies you are extending the previous contract. The player has only ever been on one team at the end of the season, so only that one team can extend him. So your 3rd sentence you're just not thinking clearly either...yes, after a rejected extension, a player CAN negotiate with another team. Problem for you is, that's called Free Agency. I have made my point enough. You either get it or you don't. The rule or guideline people keep talking about doesn't take a 2nd team into consideration. In other words a possible sign and trade team. Negotiations aren't a 1 team and done process. It's not that simple. Other teams can come into the picture via sign and trades. The rule/guidleine that has been discussed at great length doesn't take that into consideration.
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Post by Golden State Warriors on Feb 24, 2010 20:51:59 GMT -5
If as you all say my negotiations with Rashard Lewis had come to an end and could no longer be done, why is the topic one of two left unlocked when it is one of the oldest ones?
Also, the first deal offered, was a feel out deal to get an idea of what Rashard had in mind for a contract.
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Post by Cleveland Cavaliers on Feb 24, 2010 20:56:03 GMT -5
If as you all say my negotiations with Rashard Lewis had come to an end and could no longer be done, why is the topic one of two left unlocked when it is one of the oldest ones? Also, the first deal offered, was a feel out deal to get an idea of what Rashard had in mind for a contract. Well obviously you felt out a little discontent with the offer you gave him lol... With starting low you always have that risk of rejection. I would have rejected your offer as well, so it's not at all on Charlotte. The only thing in "question" here is whether or not we are going to nullify/add to the law already in place. But i would be surprised on anything other than what the rule already states, which is that after a player declines his contract extension offer and refuses to sign with a team, that player becomes a free agent. Charlotte is only defending the rule in place.
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Post by Charlotte Bobcats on Feb 24, 2010 21:02:49 GMT -5
I stepped down as the PA the first time, but I feel like I should be the PA this time (if we defy the rule) since it's technically my call and as GS and Boston said this has NOTHING to do with the first time.
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Post by Golden State Warriors on Feb 24, 2010 21:03:11 GMT -5
No. LAC is speaking of it trying to get answers, but Charlotte is letting his interest in the player be known. He mentioned in the chatbox if he had known that I was trying to snt him he would have offered. He didn't be the PA the first time because he said he wanted to sign him. When Boston said above about who wouldnt want to play on a team with Amare anfd Durant, he posted that his team would be the better fit for Shard.
He is obviously wanting to sign Shard. Hence, why he is flipping out like he is. If this trade were with him, he would be doing everything he could to make sure it went through.
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Post by Charlotte Bobcats on Feb 24, 2010 21:04:48 GMT -5
I do want to sign Shard, this isn't rock science buddy.
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Post by Chicago Bulls on Feb 24, 2010 23:39:00 GMT -5
And, that is what the rules technically say... "if a player rejects a contract extension, he becomes a FA". Of course if he rejects an offer he becomes a free agenct ONCE FREE AGENCY STARTS. UNTIL IT STARTS GS HAS HIS RIGHTS. GS TRADED ME HIS RIGHTS, WHICH ALLOWS ME THE OPPURTUNITY TO COME TO TERMS ON A DEAL IS A SIGN AND TRADE. No this isn't the NHL the only rights you can trade in the NBA are the rights to unsigned rookies not players that have DECLINED player options
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Post by Boston Celtics on Feb 24, 2010 23:55:54 GMT -5
Of course if he rejects an offer he becomes a free agenct ONCE FREE AGENCY STARTS. UNTIL IT STARTS GS HAS HIS RIGHTS. GS TRADED ME HIS RIGHTS, WHICH ALLOWS ME THE OPPURTUNITY TO COME TO TERMS ON A DEAL IS A SIGN AND TRADE. No this isn't the NHL the only rights you can trade in the NBA are the rights to unsigned rookies not players that have DECLINED player options Then why was he told after the declined option he still had the rights to Lewis.
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Post by Charlotte Bobcats on Feb 25, 2010 12:01:49 GMT -5
I can't wait for OKC to get on!
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Post by Los Angeles Clippers on Feb 25, 2010 12:28:14 GMT -5
Looks like he was on last night/early morning but must have been busy. I wouldn't wanna deal with this either though lol.
I think he probably just sticks to his rules. It's not a bad thing to have ONE good player hit FA haha, and I don't even have cap to do anything.
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Post by Golden State Warriors on Feb 25, 2010 16:07:03 GMT -5
wow, this is your only motivation? To have one "good" player hit free agency?
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Post by Boston Celtics on Feb 25, 2010 16:09:21 GMT -5
BINGO. It's not about a rule. That is why nobody mentioned this rule when you were shopping him. The league doesn't want to lose the face of this free agency group to a sign and trade. If you really think it's about a "rule" your kidding yourself.
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Post by Houston Rockets on Feb 25, 2010 17:52:23 GMT -5
dude its the rule.... get over it. Why would the league as a whole care if Rashard is a free agent or not, really? In the grand scheme of things, this deal really means peanuts. The rule states it pretty simply, so there is nothing more to be said. OKC will rule and that will be it... until then get a hobby or something other to do then sit here and bitch about this.
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Post by Houston Rockets on Feb 25, 2010 17:58:40 GMT -5
whats also disheartening is that you and gsw think that this league is run more on the self interest of others than actual rules. How would this league stay afloat for so long if rules were not enforced equally to everyone.
Especially as a mod, you should know that this league does not run on the interests of a few. Its run fairly for the good of all to enjoy.
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Post by Boston Celtics on Feb 25, 2010 18:11:00 GMT -5
dude its the rule.... get over it. Why would the league as a whole care if Rashard is a free agent or not, really? In the grand scheme of things, this deal really means peanuts. The rule states it pretty simply, so there is nothing more to be said. OKC will rule and that will be it... until then get a hobby or something other to do then sit here and bitch about this. There is no point in responding to this anymore. You guys might not know the whole picture to this like I or GSW do. One other thing. I never said this was being done for the self interest of anyone. IMO it is being done for the interest of the league and making free agency better. I will leave it at that.
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Post by Charlotte Bobcats on Feb 25, 2010 21:23:30 GMT -5
Golden State should be kicked out.
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Post by Milwaukee Bucks on Feb 25, 2010 21:34:09 GMT -5
Im so confused....................... Im very confused.
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Post by Golden State Warriors on Feb 25, 2010 22:25:51 GMT -5
Golden State should be kicked out. Kicked out for what? Pointing out that you should not be a PA? I quit arguing the rule, I left that up for OKC to decide. Charlotte continues to try to keep this little argument going by insulting me and trying to get me to apologize for implying that he is a cheater.
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Post by Charlotte Bobcats on Feb 25, 2010 22:36:29 GMT -5
You heard it from the man himself.
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