Possible buyout candidates that Rockets could use MLE on later

Absurd. Thats my comment. The only one with a remote chance to get bought out is jj and lebron is after him.

 

Amir and Italian Stallion aren't getting bought out. It's like saying Ariza gets bought out. They can find a trade partner for Italian Stallion. The guy who had two 40 point games last season and multiple 20 point games.

 

where's our point gawd?

 

I wouldn't mind Johnson but we have Thornton now and we need a point guard.

 

I know. The first post is just crazy. I know bballholic makes some far fetched scenarios but these don't have any logic. Or else please explain bballholic.

 

All indications from BKN reporters are that the Nets achieved their goal with the DWill buyout. Now they can remain competitive without worrying about the enormous tax bill.

In other words, Iso Joe will stay put

 

Johnson is a good player, too. Just extremely over paid. You don't have draft picks. Win games, continue to make the playoffs and try to be a respectable team. Johnson expires and re-sign him to a decent deal using bird rights or let him walk.

But to be fair, this is outside looking in view. I'm not sure how Nets fans feel. They may want to go with a youth approach. Either way, I think paying Johnson for the rest of the season is what they should do.

Good thread, but bad options I think. I don't think anyone of that caliber is going to bought out. Remember, when Morey heard that Smith was stretched he didn't believe it.


Can't think of many rotation players getting stretched or bought out to be honest

 

Really? They are buying him out??? They just signed him.. this is absurd.

 

The players you listed make no sense whatsoever OP.

Amir Johnson: He just signed his new contract. The second year is NOT guaranteed, which allows the Celtics to remain flexible as is. Given that his contract is NOT guaranteed next year, he should be easy enough to trade, if the Celtics choose to do so (although I doubt it). No way he gets bought out!!! Also Ainge is not an idiot!!

JJ: Yeah the Nets were looking to trade him, buy him out, etc...but with Williams gone, they have done enough to limit their tax hit somewhat. If they still choose to get rid of JJ, I'm pretty sure he is going to CLE anyway (LeBron needs a super supporting cast - otherwise he won't win another ring), so he is not going to be someone we can use our MLE on.

 

oh yeah .Just saw that now Brooklyn is under the tax and plan to trim it more to get 2 mil under. So take out JJ from that list too.

 

Another terrible one star _holic thread. I shouldn't even be here. I'm out.

 

that's a nice thread.
We will have to see what happens but I think the no.1 should be Rondo.
Also Tyson Chandler and Wesley Matthews, but not now, in a few years. But the way has been paved for them to become huge albatross.

Depending on what happens with Marcus Morris him too.
Varejao and Pekovic should/will be bought out, but not neccesarilly next season.

 

I'd could see Joe Johnson or Galinari. Definitely not Amir.

David Lee is a possibility if Boston's season heads south.

Pekovic's minutes will continue to dwindle and it will be difficult to move him, even in the higher cap world we live in today. I could see Minnesota and him agree to a mutually beneficial buyout.

 

I can't comprehend why would Boston buy out amir johnson even with your explanation. His contract is a perfect trade chip and doesn't need buying out.

 

why would Gallo be bought out? He is EXPIRING. He is healthy again and he is beeing shoped. There is exactly 0% reason for the Nuggets to buy him out and give him away for free.