<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Breaking: Dario Saric has agreed in principle to a three year deal with Anadolu Efes a source close to Saric told <a href="http://t.co/KQ6fwudeVT">http://t.co/KQ6fwudeVT</a>.</p>— Chad Ford (@chadfordinsider) <a href="https://twitter.com/chadfordinsider/statuses/481077471220346880">June 23, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The deal will essentially prohibit Saric from playing in the NBA for a minimum of two years the source told ESPN.</p>— Chad Ford (@chadfordinsider) <a href="https://twitter.com/chadfordinsider/statuses/481077604880252928">June 23, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Saric's draft stock will likely take a small hit. He was projected at No. 12 in last mock. Will fall to 17 to Celtics in our newest one.</p>— Chad Ford (@chadfordinsider) <a href="https://twitter.com/chadfordinsider/statuses/481077909210542081">June 23, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Sacramento getting a lot of calls for No. 8. Kings considering a few. Draft night has the chance to see a lot of moving picks.</p>— Andy Katz (@ESPNAndyKatz) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNAndyKatz/statuses/481136750727688192">June 23, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Sacramento may be interested in Jeremy Lin, Utah may be interested in Omer Asik. Asik+8th Kings pick to Jazz Lin+TJones+25th and future 1st rounder by Rockets to Kings 4th+35th Jazz picks to Rockets I'm IN
"Sources close to the Cavs told ESPN.com this weekend that the team is now leaning toward taking Parker with the No. 1 pick. However, it's far from a lock. Parker came in to work out on Friday in front of the Cavs' front office and ownership. Parker wasn't great. He was a bit heavy (he weighed in at 255 pounds), didn't shoot the ball well and got winded at times. Furthermore, two different sources told ESPN.com that Parker seemed a bit indifferent. One source said he thought Parker "tanked" the workout. Why? A source says he strongly prefers to play in Milwaukee. The Cavs appear to be aware of this. "Jabari wasn't himself," one source said. "It was clear we weren't his first option."". People have mentioned that it's possible Parker is thinking about his family and wanting to be closer to them. http://m.espn.go.com/nba/mockdraft?source=chad-ford-mock-draft&version=10&src=desktop&rand=ref%7E%7B%22ref%22%3A%22http%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FootinKl3ZL%22%7D&ex_cid=InsiderTwitter_fordtworoundmock
If somehow the Rockets end up with Saric at #25, would this restriction mean he does not count against our cap space this year?
He wouldn't count against the cap if it was clear he wasn't playing in the NBA that year. Here's a comment by BimaThug from a couple years ago about a similar situation:
Thanks Clutch. Man, I think the Rockets should very much consider trading the #25 and #42 to move up in the draft if this guy is still available in the mid-teens on. Would get us a steal of a pick without adding to our cap space! (albeit, a gamble if the kid wasn't interested in coming over.) Is this the guy who said he only wanted to play for the Celtics or Lakers?
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jazz are offering up Derrick Favors, Alec Burks and No. 5 pick to Cavs for the No. 1 selection and Jarrett Jack, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/1280Spence">@1280Spence</a>.</p>— Jody Genessy (@DJJazzyJody) <a href="https://twitter.com/DJJazzyJody/statuses/481221928393273344">June 23, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Per <a href="https://twitter.com/1280Spence">@1280Spence</a>, Jazz initially offered Favors/5 for No. 1. Cavs wanted unprotected first-rounder. Utah reportedly countered with No. 23.</p>— Jody Genessy (@DJJazzyJody) <a href="https://twitter.com/DJJazzyJody/statuses/481222316810985472">June 23, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jazz front office is reportedly split about including Alec Burks in that trade offer to Cleveland, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/1280Spence">@1280Spence</a>.</p>— Jody Genessy (@DJJazzyJody) <a href="https://twitter.com/DJJazzyJody/statuses/481222660244795393">June 23, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/1280Spence">@1280Spence</a> clarified that Favors and #5 are on the table. Alec Burks, #23 and/or an unprotected first-rounder are potential sweeteners.</p>— Jody Genessy (@DJJazzyJody) <a href="https://twitter.com/DJJazzyJody/statuses/481224317137481728">June 23, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
You're missing the point. When we draft someone this year....ANYONE....that is a cap hold of $958,000. That is UNLESS we pick up someone who is "stashed" in Europe...(i.e. Saric) Saric would be a "win/win". We get a young potential talent (i.e. Asset) who doesn't clog up our cap space right when we are making offers to potential free agents (win now) while at the same time make a smart pick who could either be left in Europe to eventually come to Houston OR flipped later in a trade as an asset (retain flexibility).
Utah being willing to offer Favors up for #1 leads me to believe that the Jazz and Dennis Lindsay just may be the team that is willing to swallow up Asik and Lin. Or at least swallow up Asik and whatever we get from a Lin trade.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>CLE received at least 7 solid trade offers for No.1 pick after Embiid injury news, says <a href="https://twitter.com/1280Spence">@1280Spence</a>'s source. CLE has denied 5 of 7 teams.</p>— Austin Horton (@austinhorton) <a href="https://twitter.com/austinhorton/statuses/481219818855493632">June 23, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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