FGump wrote:I agree that the Hornets would have exclusive rights this summer only if they didn't sign him before then. Once he is signed, the standard rules governing expiring contracts apply.
My belief that the Bird clock restarts is based on the fact that the prior contract was completely terminated (like a waiver) not completed. In addition, the exclusive rights aspect is very similar to a team's rights for a draft pick. On that basis, I think the rules are designed to give the team similar advantages in a drug suspension, thus there are NOT Bird rights at the outset. It's a brand new start. The 8% raise limit (rather than the 10.5 on a Bird situation) conveys the same concept.
It remains to be seen what CA will be worth this summer if applicable. You never know, either way.
That makes sense to me....perhaps the title of this thread should be changed to "Chris Andersen reinstated". Talk about hi-jacking a thread, after the first few posts about Sam-I-Am, this has been all Chris Andersen.
