Isn't it true we can't trade Bibby until July 1st?
- Thread starter Vlade4GM
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http://members.cox.net/lmcoon/salarycap.htm#88
Trades are prohibited until the day after the team's season ends. So, techinically, we have been able to trade since last month. The trade moratorium kicks in for ALL teams on July 1, 2007 and lasts until July 10.
Trades are prohibited until the day after the team's season ends. So, techinically, we have been able to trade since last month. The trade moratorium kicks in for ALL teams on July 1, 2007 and lasts until July 10.
But isn't it true that since he can opt out we cant trade him because he is not officially on the roster for next year yet. He won't declare officially what he is doing until July 1st.
Vlade4GM
All-Star
No I meant since he has an opt out. I should've mentioned that.
He has an opt-out clause, so he's on the roster unless he chooses to activate the option. Of course, with that option hanging over him, any team that might be interested in a trade deal would probably just as soon wait until after the trade moratorium because at that point the player option for this season will have expired.
And, after the season he just had, I don't think he's gonna want to opt out of his contract with the Kings.
And, after the season he just had, I don't think he's gonna want to opt out of his contract with the Kings.
uolj
Starter
Does the second bullet item here apply:
http://members.cox.net/lmcoon/salarycap.htm#85
In which case the Kings would have to wait until Bibby chooses not to opt out (which he has to do by July 1st).
Is that right?
http://members.cox.net/lmcoon/salarycap.htm#85
In which case the Kings would have to wait until Bibby chooses not to opt out (which he has to do by July 1st).
Is that right?
Vlade4GM
All-Star
Yea, that pretty much clears it up. Bibby can't be traded till july 1st.
ParniValjak
All-Star
Well technically I think he can't be traded until later on in july because from July 1st until about the 10th or 12th, I am not sure that teams can do trades during that period.
Am I wrong?
You are right. No team can make a trade during the moratorium.
kennadog
Dog On It!
Yes, if he waives the option before July 1st, he could be traded, now to teams already out of the playoffs and other teams as they finish the playoffs. I seriously doubt Bibby will do that, even if he's already sure he won't exercise the opt-out. It just removes a choice for him, so why do it sooner than later?
Because it removes a choice he's not interested in. Even if Petrie walked up to Bibby and said "the moment we can, we're trading you, and we don't care where," he'd still be declining the option to leave $28 million guaranteed on the table, knowing that it would probably take him six years to make what he's owed in two.
Generally, players, or their agents, to put pressure on the team, do wait until the last possible moment to declare their intentions. (I believe it cost someone a few million dollars a couple of years ago.) Either way, we all know what he's going to do, so, if we have a taker, the worst case scenario is that we can't move him until July 10. I don't think there will be many free agents available that will drastically alter anyone's plans at PG (Mike Bibby >>> Smush Parker), so we'll still be able to do business mid-July.
By the way, if there are any teams out there basing their opinion of a player off of the way hoopshype.com describes Bibby's game, we should be able to get a hell of a player for him in a trade.
Why are we trading him again?
Why are we trading him again?
kennadog
Dog On It!
I agree he's not interested and don't think there is minimal chance he'll exercise his option. I just don't see any compelling reason for him to pro-actively waive it either, unless he wants to oblige the team for some reason. He never has to say anything. He just lets the deadline go by.
GoGoGadget
All-Star
A bit over enthusiastic, perhaps, but not THAT far off base. The last two points are the only ones that stand out to me as being flat out wrong. And, considering how many other guards in the league share his deficiencies, the wrongness of the last statement is entirely dependent on how big a group you're looking at (top 5, top 10, top 25?).
He had a crappy season, folks, but I sincerely doubt that he magically turned into 100% suck overnight.
LPKingsFan
All-Star
Read hoopshype's profiles for everyone. They would make Todd Fuller look like an all star.
No, he's still a good player on the right team. I just wish that profile was 100% accurate. We'd have no problem moving him if that were the case.
