Question about the Amnesty Clause

Sejope · Post #1 » by **Sejope** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:54 pm

I'm just curious. Is the Amnesty Clause a one time deal, or do you get another one after a certain number of years? If it's just a one time thing, don't you think we should save it for 5,10,15,etc. years down the line until we have an EXTREMELY bad contract.

I can't help but think that using the clause on Miller this season would be a huge waste. Although we would save millions in luxury tax over the next few years, imagine in 10 years when we have a guy with a terrible contract that we are stuck with for the long term. The type of contract that can run your franchise into the ground for the better part of a decade. I think teams were waaaay too quick to use it if it's a one time thing.

What do you think?

indiegrind · Post #2 » by **indiegrind** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 4:45 pm

Its one time use and can only be used on contracts existing when the cba was signed. Only players on our team that can be amnestied are lebron wade bosh haslem miller and anthony.

Sejope · Post #3 » by **Sejope** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 7:12 pm

Ah, got it. That makes a lot of sense. Thanks!