Gohawks 10,483 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 11 minutes ago, claptondecheeks said: I’m not sure bc basketball contracts are so different than football contracts, but last year the Raiders were able to cut Antonio Brown without owing him the guaranteed portion of the contract because they cited conduct detrimental to the team. I think they even recouped the signing bonus. Do NBA teams have that type of recourse when dealing with a guy like Kyrie? Can teams even fine players, or just the commish? Not sure but once Silver became commish the NBPA really cornered the league into giving them whatever the hell they want. It's insane. I just don't understand how you can let this dude get away with this for this long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dwu17 34 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 https://www.si.com/nba/2021/01/14/nets-sean-marks-kyrie-irving-return-to-the-floor Hes excited to come back Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnnyapplebot 1,544 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 16 minutes ago, claptondecheeks said: I’m not sure bc basketball contracts are so different than football contracts, but last year the Raiders were able to cut Antonio Brown without owing him the guaranteed portion of the contract because they cited conduct detrimental to the team. I think they even recouped the signing bonus. Do NBA teams have that type of recourse when dealing with a guy like Kyrie? Can teams even fine players, or just the commish? I was watching ESPN First Take this morning and Stephen A Smith did mention that the Nets can basically cut Irving and void the contract since hes pretty much breaching it by deciding not to play. He did say however that the chances of the Nets doing that are slim to none because they want him back and they want him to play. However if Irving does decide to say screw it im sitting out the rest of the season, it would make sense for the Nets to cut bait because why would they want him? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ez2do4now 294 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Wondering if he steamed he wasn't consulted on the Harden trade Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gohawks 10,483 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 4 minutes ago, ez2do4now said: Wondering if he steamed he wasn't consulted on the Harden trade Kyrie the kind of dude to retire and then get mad when the Nets don’t consult him. So probably. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rando 465 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Kyrie clearly needs some sort of ground-breaking hormone therapy. What a basket case. Was bummed I skipped him in round one then he reminded us who he really is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thornton1986 104 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 What would you guys accept for Kyrie? Ben Simmons or Hayward? Those were the best offers I’ve gotten, I’m trying to shop him Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mtx 165 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 12 minutes ago, thornton1986 said: What would you guys accept for Kyrie? Ben Simmons or Hayward? Those were the best offers I’ve gotten, I’m trying to shop him So far it's a no on 1-1 swaps for Ayton, Collins, Donovan Mitch, Jamal Murray, Ja Morant. Also a no for Dejounte Murray/Marcus Smart 2 for 1. Also a no for Irving/Brooks for Ingram. I'm out of options. I will trade him for a discount but im not gonna give him away for someone worse....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ez2do4now 294 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 1 hour ago, mtx said: So far it's a no on 1-1 swaps for Ayton, Collins, Donovan Mitch, Jamal Murray, Ja Morant. Also a no for Dejounte Murray/Marcus Smart 2 for 1. Also a no for Irving/Brooks for Ingram. I'm out of options. I will trade him for a discount but im not gonna give him away for someone worse....... Try to be patient and wait it out. Definitely don't give him away. Recent reports says Kyrie is excited to get back and meet his new teammate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pumbaa 124 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 we do not know for sure what is going on... and news guys are not to be 101% trusted either. but Nets GM's recent statement is somewhat encouraging for us owners. all above not make Kai less of a$$... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wisegeeks 314 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 if I offer D-Lo for your Kyrie, will you guys take it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mbroo5880i 915 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 3 hours ago, ez2do4now said: Try to be patient and wait it out. Definitely don't give him away. Recent reports says Kyrie is excited to get back and meet his new teammate. This is sage advice. When he plays, he is stellar. Headache to own. Hopefully, those who invested weighed the risk-reward. I believe he will come back and play. Of course, he may retire and join the French Foreign Legion. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DamoESP 223 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 I suppose the one saving grace in all of this, is that Yahoo gave him the INJ tag although he isn't injured......at least we can plonk him on IL and cover his spot in the meantime. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simsanityy179 402 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Just traded Gordon Hayward for this loser , I’m on board fellas #EarthisFlat 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wise guy 27 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 I draft this guy every year and I hate him every year. Next year I will draft him again 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Abhi 89 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 He might play tomorrow!! He will be cleared at least. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Apollo_87 476 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 13 hours ago, DamoESP said: I suppose the one saving grace in all of this, is that Yahoo gave him the INJ tag although he isn't injured......at least we can plonk him on IL and cover his spot in the meantime. So I think Yahoo's just giving any player who misses 3 games the IL tag this year instead of the lingering O (assuming this change was because they expected the whole COVID protocol situation where players were out for contact tracing even when they didn't have COVID themselves). Man, I wish they'd done that last year when I had to hold John Collins. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Apollo_87 476 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 3 minutes ago, Abhi said: He might play tomorrow!! He will be cleared at least. I doubt he plays tomorrow to be honest. But Monday is realistic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnnyapplebot 1,544 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 He might return tomorrow! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ez2do4now 294 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 22 minutes ago, DezedandConfused said: Two games checks .... that is like $900k+ less and it means nothing for him. I cannot fathom seeing $900k coming my way let alone being nonchalant about losing it. Contemplate that thought for a moment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pumbaa 124 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 he and Harden played everyone... 😂 think about it for a moment, how fast was trade done after Irvings' 'holiday' and Harden's presser. 😅 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedDogNamedClippers 2,375 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 14 minutes ago, ez2do4now said: Two games checks .... that is like $900k+ less and it means nothing for him. I cannot fathom seeing $900k coming my way let alone being nonchalant about losing it. Contemplate that thought for a moment. When you make 34 million a year and make 400k a game, he wakes up and says “I can make that up in two games plus his endorsements”. He’ll be fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob0403 1,247 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 4 minutes ago, Pumbaa said: he and Harden played everyone... 😂 think about it for a moment, how fast was trade done after Irvings' 'holiday' and Harden's presser. 😅 LOL could be true. We are all pawns. Then again if he suddenly tested positive for Covid to just to get out of playing Saturday, I would be unsurprised. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lacit1707 509 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 silver making a mockery of the league.... $50k fine, F outta here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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