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Kilo wrote:Indiana makes sense and has the money to outbid anybody. I can't see Beasley going overseas as I think that would limit his earnings to come back in a years time.
Kilo wrote:What about Holland taking #5??? If a spot was really held for Beas wouldn't TL have told Holland to hold off on any number change?
Ron thought Beas was guilty and finished in Detroit.
VicVinegar wrote:Beasley very well could go elsewhere for more money, but I doubt it's because of his debts. He has $60M in career earnings. I'd be very surprised if he's broke/bankrupt. He's likely just a headcase who just doesn't care and thinks he can get away with everything (reminds me a lot of Antonio Brown). He probably surrounds himself with bad influences (yes men) and doesn't have a money manager who says, "just pay the s**t, dude", or at the least, doesn't listen to them. He probably has millions in cars, jewelry, etc. Obviously I could be wrong, but I just don't see how going to another team for $3M more makes much of a difference if he's already flushed $60M down the drain. The problem is his habits and not the salary.
Also, I'm fairly surprised how quickly this case was closed. I believe the federal investigation of Rozier is still ongoing (although he has been cleared by the NBA).
If he wants to come back at a discount, great, if not, whatever. I've already moved past it. As great of a player he is, it's very obvious he's not a good human being/needs mental help.
bstein14 wrote:VicVinegar wrote:Beasley very well could go elsewhere for more money, but I doubt it's because of his debts. He has $60M in career earnings. I'd be very surprised if he's broke/bankrupt. He's likely just a headcase who just doesn't care and thinks he can get away with everything (reminds me a lot of Antonio Brown). He probably surrounds himself with bad influences (yes men) and doesn't have a money manager who says, "just pay the s**t, dude", or at the least, doesn't listen to them. He probably has millions in cars, jewelry, etc. Obviously I could be wrong, but I just don't see how going to another team for $3M more makes much of a difference if he's already flushed $60M down the drain. The problem is his habits and not the salary.
Also, I'm fairly surprised how quickly this case was closed. I believe the federal investigation of Rozier is still ongoing (although he has been cleared by the NBA).
If he wants to come back at a discount, great, if not, whatever. I've already moved past it. As great of a player he is, it's very obvious he's not a good human being/needs mental help.
The Beasley case was ongoing for a long time, the NBA knew about it but only decided to make it public just before FA started likely because they felt obligated to tell teams who may possibly be choosing to spend their MLE $ on him. Could be back breaking for a team to sign someone like that and then have them kicked out of the league shortly after, depending on what the investigation uncovered.
DETROIT VS EVERYBODY 
Cowology wrote:I guess I'll be the bad guy. It feels like they *knew* he did something but couldn't actually prove it without Beasley himself opening his mouth. Pressure was applied and he held the line.
Legally you are innocent until proven guilty but the court of public & private opinion has always been held apart. I'm still not sure I would want this guy in my locker room.
That said, I don't personally know the guy and it's impossible for me to accurately read him or the situation. I'd hope smarter people than me are in the room. He could be 100% clear of any and all wrong doing, but it took some sort of extraordinary circumstances for us to get here and that is still concerning.
VicVinegar wrote:Beasley very well could go elsewhere for more money, but I doubt it's because of his debts. He has $60M in career earnings. I'd be very surprised if he's broke/bankrupt.
Rip32 wrote:Honestly, if he did come back, could it be a distraction?
whitehops wrote:honestly the thought of beasley and duncan on the floor with cade, ausar and duren is exciting. you have cade running high pick and roll with duren and ausar cutting/chilling in the dunker spot as a permanent lob threat and two of the best movement shooters spreading the floor. defensively you have ausar as the POA defender and you can put cade as the low man to help duren guard the paint.
i guess one of the advantages we have is that we've likely had constant communication with his agent whereas teams might not have. i'm guessing we'll offer what we can offer him and then it's up to him to make a decision.
Mr Peanut wrote:My prediction is he returns to us on a 2 year 15 million deal (7.2 in the first year, with the second year being a player option). That way if he outperforms the contract he can re-enter FA next year, but if he has a down year/deals with injuries he can pick up the PO for some more guaranteed money.
Mr Peanut wrote:My prediction is he returns to us on a 2 year 15 million deal (7.2 in the first year, with the second year being a player option). That way if he outperforms the contract he can re-enter FA next year, but if he has a down year/deals with injuries he can pick up the PO for some more guaranteed money.