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Jason Richardson might take pay cut to sign with contender


Orlando Magic — posted by zach mccann on July, 14 2011 2:10 PM
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Jason Richardson is arguably the best shooting guard available in free agency. (Gary W. Green, Orlando Sentinel)

Jason Richardson has never played in the NBA Finals, and now on the South side of 30, he realizes the team that signs him in free agency could be the last team he ever plays for.

That’s why he recently said playing for a championship contender is his biggest priority. Not money. Not role. Not market

“I’ve been blessed by God to play in the NBA for a lot of money,â€

 

[japanair21]

Wait a minute...

Houston and Golden State can only offer what room they have under the salary cap, right?

But they're both at around 47-49 million right now, with the projected cap to be at 58 million, right?

So then the max that Houston can offer is 11 million, yes?

And Golden State being 9 million?

New Jersey in essence could sign him for upwards of 20, but that seems off to me.

Am I missing something? How can Houston and Golden State get involved in the bidding war of Tyson Chandler if the max they can offer him is 11 million a year (year one). I have no doubt in my mind Cuban would pay that.

 

[pmatic]

 

[lbj23navo]

Commercial got me crackin up when I saw it.. 

Is Shaq on TNT now? If so.. 

 

[|A-Man|]

He is

@ him moving so spry and the sweat on his brow.

 

[pmatic]

Tyson Chandler at the Rams-49ers game.

Edit:

Originally Posted by DubA169

So when can deals be made

Teams can meet with players tomorrow. I'm guessing we'll hear unofficial agreements until Friday, when contracts can officially be signed.

 

[duba169]

So when can deals be made

 

[japanair21]

Originally Posted by PMatic

Tyson Chandler at the Rams-49ers game.

He's from Hanford, could be why, but probably also meeting with GS soon.

 

[bhzmafia14]

Warriors overpaying to get a big man? Sounds about right.
My question is, who will get the amnestied Biedrins? 

 

[japanair21]

They are saying they might not.

If they do, it will be if Chandler decides to play there, seems like.

 

[airjordan jb23]

NBA on TNT is gonna be great this year

Nets are looking for a big to play alongside Lopez... So even if we sign Nene or Chandler, Brook will still be on the team.

I just hope we don't overpay Chandler... His asking price is STEEP.

 

[pmatic]

Nothing surprising...

Sources: Suns to waive Vince Carter

Vince Carter isn't a free agent yet, but sources close to the situation say the eight-time All-Star will be thrust onto the open market shortly after the end of the lockout.

Based on an amendment in his contract obtained by ESPN.com, Carter must be waived by the Phoenix Suns within 72 hours of the official start of free agency or his $18 million salary for the 2011-12 season becomes fully guaranteed.

The Suns, sources said, have already decided to waive Carter within that window.

The Suns and Carter amended the contract in June to delay the guaranteed-salary date in Carter's final contract year until after the lockout ended. Waiving Carter inside the first 72 hours after the league's schedule start of free agency Friday means that Phoenix would only have to pay $4 million to Carter and likely ensure that the Suns avoid luxury-tax territory this season even after trying to complete the re-signing of Grant Hill and moves with other potential free agents.

The Suns' plan, sources said, is to bring back Hill if possible and make a playoff run this season, then proceed to the summer of 2012 armed with salary-cap space to make major upgrades to the roster.

Sources said the Suns have yet to receive any indication from star guard Steve Nash that he wants to be dealt to a contender, which is why management clings to the hope that the two-time MVP -- who is also headed for free agency in July 2012 -- will retire a Sun.

Carter landed in Phoenix in December 2010 when his hometown Orlando Magic dealt him to the Suns with Marcin Gortat, Mickael Pietrus, $3 million and a 2011 first-round draft pick in exchange for Hedo Turkoglu, Jason Richardson and Earl Clark. A month later, Carter became the 37th player in league history to reach the 20,000-point plateau, but it has long been assumed around the league that Phoenix wanted him in the deal purely for the payroll relief Carter's contract affords.

Chicago, Miami and San Antonio are expected to be among the teams interested in signing Carter, 34, once he clears waivers and becomes an unrestricted free agent.
Link

VC in Miami next to LeBron.

 

[thatpersianguy]

Originally Posted by PMatic

Nothing surprising...

Sources: Suns to waive Vince Carter

Vince Carter isn't a free agent yet, but sources close to the situation say the eight-time All-Star will be thrust onto the open market shortly after the end of the lockout.

Based on an amendment in his contract obtained by ESPN.com, Carter must be waived by the Phoenix Suns within 72 hours of the official start of free agency or his $18 million salary for the 2011-12 season becomes fully guaranteed.

The Suns, sources said, have already decided to waive Carter within that window.

The Suns and Carter amended the contract in June to delay the guaranteed-salary date in Carter's final contract year until after the lockout ended. Waiving Carter inside the first 72 hours after the league's schedule start of free agency Friday means that Phoenix would only have to pay $4 million to Carter and likely ensure that the Suns avoid luxury-tax territory this season even after trying to complete the re-signing of Grant Hill and moves with other potential free agents.

The Suns' plan, sources said, is to bring back Hill if possible and make a playoff run this season, then proceed to the summer of 2012 armed with salary-cap space to make major upgrades to the roster.

Sources said the Suns have yet to receive any indication from star guard Steve Nash that he wants to be dealt to a contender, which is why management clings to the hope that the two-time MVP -- who is also headed for free agency in July 2012 -- will retire a Sun.

Carter landed in Phoenix in December 2010 when his hometown Orlando Magic dealt him to the Suns with Marcin Gortat, Mickael Pietrus, $3 million and a 2011 first-round draft pick in exchange for Hedo Turkoglu, Jason Richardson and Earl Clark. A month later, Carter became the 37th player in league history to reach the 20,000-point plateau, but it has long been assumed around the league that Phoenix wanted him in the deal purely for the payroll relief Carter's contract affords.

Chicago, Miami and San Antonio are expected to be among the teams interested in signing Carter, 34, once he clears waivers and becomes an unrestricted free agent.

Link

VC in Miami next to LeBron.

Would be a nice weapon for Chicago. He could start ahead of Bogans or could play a sixth man type of role behind Bogans or Deng.

 

[pmatic]

@SpearsNBAYahoo Center Greg Oden "strongly leaning" on re-signing with POR to a 1yr, $8.8 mill qualifying offer and would become FA in '12, sources tell Y!

 

[caerus]

I can see Vince being very good in Chi or LA

 

[big j 33]

Shaq is sweating as bad as Patrick Ewing in that commercial

 

[airjordan jb23]

I'd like to see VC in Miami with a shot at a ring. He can still produce for a team off the bench.

 

[diew its james]

Originally Posted by PMatic

@SpearsNBAYahoo Center Greg Oden "strongly leaning" on re-signing with POR to a 1yr, $8.8 mill qualifying offer and would become FA in '12, sources tell Y!

am i the only one that found this funny

 

[japanair21]

Am I the only one who doesn't think Vince will produce, regardless of where he goes?

 

[abovelegit1]

Originally Posted by JapanAir21

Am I the only one who doesn't think Vince will produce, regardless of where he goes?

He may produce, but it'll be inefficient production. When I saw him last year he wasn't even getting consistent lift on his jumper. 
Nowadays, he's a middling bench option at best; has-been 34 year old volume scorers don't tend to be good signings, regardless of contract or projected role.  

 

[thatpersianguy]

Originally Posted by JapanAir21

Am I the only one who doesn't think Vince will produce, regardless of where he goes?

I can see him putting up 12-15 a night, just depends on his role really...and where he plays.

 

[kenji714]

VC Kobe Dwight Odom CP3

 

[0cks]

Vince is Stackhouse status right now... He still has the bounce though which is weird, I think he could still win the dunk contest in 2012

 

[jpzx]

Vince has only decent bounce now, stop it.

 

[Deleted member 38182]

Originally Posted by JPZx

Vince has only decent bounce for his age now, stop it. lets be cereal.