OT:Shaq
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I wonder if Chicago aiming for expiring contracts for Nocioni (and Marcus Williams) has to do with them wanting to trade those expiring contracts, Marcus Williams, and Ben Wallace in a deal for Shaq.
Shaq's old and injury prone, but Chicago could land him for Ben Wallace, Nocioni, and Sefolosha it would make sense for them
Shaq's old and injury prone, but Chicago could land him for Ben Wallace, Nocioni, and Sefolosha it would make sense for them
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Shaq might be bought out but not until the end of the season.
If, if, if Shaq were bought out and he considered playing for a cold weather city and the asking price was the within our range for one year I don't see how we could say no this summer. Again lot's of ifs.
With our team even if he only played half the season and avg. 24minutes a game when he was active he would be worth it. Danny would be foolish to not go after this.
With all that said we don't need Shaq, but for the minimum I'll take Shaq at 12% strength over most big men in the league.
If, if, if Shaq were bought out and he considered playing for a cold weather city and the asking price was the within our range for one year I don't see how we could say no this summer. Again lot's of ifs.
With our team even if he only played half the season and avg. 24minutes a game when he was active he would be worth it. Danny would be foolish to not go after this.
With all that said we don't need Shaq, but for the minimum I'll take Shaq at 12% strength over most big men in the league.
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reggielewis wrote:he's not getting bought out, and even if he does he wouldnt come here. he has stated a number of times how much he DESPISES the cold..
I'd take Shaq in a minute. He would only be here for the 2nd half of the season, just as winter is ending. So if he came he would be here through spring and the start of summer. Should be warm enough for him.
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I watched the Heat game the other night and Shaq looked injured....and I read somewhere he has trouble with his hip and leg....
He'still out of shape and any inactivity will just make that worse...not better...
I dont think the C's would or should have any interest...its a shame to watch a once great player hobble around...Heard (dont know if it is true or not?) that he is going thru a divorce too!...bad situation for a former great... probably best to just let him retire quietly on Miami's payroll...
He'still out of shape and any inactivity will just make that worse...not better...
I dont think the C's would or should have any interest...its a shame to watch a once great player hobble around...Heard (dont know if it is true or not?) that he is going thru a divorce too!...bad situation for a former great... probably best to just let him retire quietly on Miami's payroll...

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hiphop1 wrote:In a buyout doesnt the player usually take less than he is owed?
Yes. However, I believe the CBA requires that the buyout amount not be less than half the amount owed.
I also think that it counts against the cap. A capologist would know better than me.
I was thinking it would make sense for the Heat to trade Haslem and Blount to Minn. for Theo Ratliff. But Blount can't return to Minn. until this summer. Perhaps a third team could get involved.
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theman wrote:-= original quote snipped =-
Yes. However, I believe the CBA requires that the buyout amount not be less than half the amount owed.
I also think that it counts against the cap. A capologist would know better than me.
I was thinking it would make sense for the Heat to trade Haslem and Blount to Minn. for Theo Ratliff. But Blount can't return to Minn. until this summer. Perhaps a third team could get involved.
That doesn't make sense for Minny. Haslem is a role player PF, Minny already has Al, Gomes and Smith at the four. Even worse they have to take on that miserable turd, Mark Blount and they have to take on Blount and Haslem's contracts which puts them over the lux tax next year I believe.