i agree, and i think they need to hang onto him with the understanding that his expiring contract might be valuable at the trade deadline. the kings are woefully short of useful assets now that they've made and decided to keep their 2014 draft pick, given that they still owe a future first-rounder to chicago...
they've got an unproven ben mclemore who's stock has never been lower in the wake of the nik stauskas selection, a serviceable big in jason thompson who could potentially draw some interest from playoff teams looking for additional size, and an expiring contract in jason terry that could be helpful to teams attempting to clear cap space in advance of the 2015 free agent class (especially those teams that whiff on 2014 free agents and scramble to sign lesser talents, a la carl landry)...
speaking of carl landry, i just pray that he's able to improve his trade value considerably in the coming season. and i suppose the kings might also have a trade chip in rudy gay's massive expiring if he and the team are unable or unwilling to agree to an extension this offseason. regardless, i'm seeing limited flexibility for the kings in the trade market; jason terry may very well represent a useful component of a future trade package, but we're likely still many months away from his contract being a truly movable piece...
they've got an unproven ben mclemore who's stock has never been lower in the wake of the nik stauskas selection, a serviceable big in jason thompson who could potentially draw some interest from playoff teams looking for additional size, and an expiring contract in jason terry that could be helpful to teams attempting to clear cap space in advance of the 2015 free agent class (especially those teams that whiff on 2014 free agents and scramble to sign lesser talents, a la carl landry)...
speaking of carl landry, i just pray that he's able to improve his trade value considerably in the coming season. and i suppose the kings might also have a trade chip in rudy gay's massive expiring if he and the team are unable or unwilling to agree to an extension this offseason. regardless, i'm seeing limited flexibility for the kings in the trade market; jason terry may very well represent a useful component of a future trade package, but we're likely still many months away from his contract being a truly movable piece...
Jason Terry was talking to some media in Dallas (should be able to find interview on espn Dallas) saying he's ready to play but, as all suspect, wants to play on a contender. Called Cuz an elite talent but a shaky attitude. Said Rudy was not a proven winner but a guy you can build around. Said Sac wasn't rebuilding but building.
He also mentioned that his agent and Sac will be talking and may work on a buyout.....and finally said he bleeds blue and he is a Maverick at heart.
Looking at the Mavs, it doesn't look like there is anything that can come back that fits...
If the Terry and the Kings negotiate a buyout, how does that affect the cap? All 5.8 or the negotiated buyout?
He also mentioned that his agent and Sac will be talking and may work on a buyout.....and finally said he bleeds blue and he is a Maverick at heart.
Looking at the Mavs, it doesn't look like there is anything that can come back that fits...
If the Terry and the Kings negotiate a buyout, how does that affect the cap? All 5.8 or the negotiated buyout?
I wish we would not buy him out, if only out of spite for saying that crap. Let him sweep the freaking locker room floor for his salary and sit by the bench in street clothes all year if he wants to. It is so disappointing to hear that from a veteran who could really be contributing some positive presence in the locker room if he was a decent person.
Please Vivek don't pay this guy to go away.
Please Vivek don't pay this guy to go away.
While I understand your POV, if that's how he feels I do not want him within 20 miles of our locker room and all our young players. He is the stereotypical example of self-absorved veteran with a bad attitude who can't keep his mouth shut. He's the exact kind of cancer we do not want anything to do with. Let him go back to Dallas.
http://www.sacbee.com/2014/07/15/6559198/kings-guard-jason-terry-longs.html
I hope he isn't traded and that Cousins makes him as uncomfortable as humanly possible!
I hope he isn't traded and that Cousins makes him as uncomfortable as humanly possible!
Like I said above, we do not want his attitude anywhere around the young team we're trying to put together. Somebody like Jason Terry spewing crap in the locker room could and most likely would cause all kinds of problems. Pay him off, drive him to the airport and fumigate everything after he's gone.
My comments were mostly directed at those who wanted to see him have to deal with Cousins, etc. To me that meant he would be around the team. And that will not work. I've seen the effect unhappy players can have on a team; so have you. Locker room cancers can do more damage than even the Maloofs ever thought of.
alright, that about does it for me with Terry. Talking like he's still a commodity = living in the past.
So went and ran a quick search, we can't take back more salary because we are at the LT limit. But if we were to swap Terry's contract ($5.85mil ender) directly out for a slightly lesser one, what are the two worst/longest term contracts in that range?
Martell Webster (3yrs $16.8mil) -- starts at $5.38
Tony Allen (3yrs $15.5) -- starts at $4.83
Both BTW players with skills/positions we could use. Obviously I doubt Memphis wants to dump Grindfather, but it would be worth asking. And Washington might easily be wiling to dump Webster's money with Porter showing signs of life in SL.
So went and ran a quick search, we can't take back more salary because we are at the LT limit. But if we were to swap Terry's contract ($5.85mil ender) directly out for a slightly lesser one, what are the two worst/longest term contracts in that range?
Martell Webster (3yrs $16.8mil) -- starts at $5.38
Tony Allen (3yrs $15.5) -- starts at $4.83
Both BTW players with skills/positions we could use. Obviously I doubt Memphis wants to dump Grindfather, but it would be worth asking. And Washington might easily be wiling to dump Webster's money with Porter showing signs of life in SL.
So I went ahead and checked and its only a couple of weeks old but he is expected to miss 3-5 months after surgery to repair herniated disk in lower back
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...ster-back-injury-surgery-washington/11513407/
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...ster-back-injury-surgery-washington/11513407/
What I don't get is why situations like this aren't resolved more by buying out the player for his salary - vet minimum. It's not right that guys like Terry want a full buyout and then go make an extra 1.4M on top of it the same year. You want your freedom...fine, but don't double dip because you won't just play where you were traded. Then we have the option to replace his contract with somebody we want without adding salary. That seems much more fair.
Jason Terry and Carl Landry for Larry Sanders.
Don't know if Milwaukee is game but I certainly would be. Cuts over $4 million in payroll for the Bucks for each of the next three years and gives them a steady veteran who delivers post scoring, something they currently lack. Also removes Sanders as a potential headache and bad influence on Parker and Antetokounmpo.
For the Kings it's the type of gamble I think they need to make.
Unfortunately Jason Kidd seems to be a Sanders fan and is hoping he returns to form.
Don't know if Milwaukee is game but I certainly would be. Cuts over $4 million in payroll for the Bucks for each of the next three years and gives them a steady veteran who delivers post scoring, something they currently lack. Also removes Sanders as a potential headache and bad influence on Parker and Antetokounmpo.
For the Kings it's the type of gamble I think they need to make.
Unfortunately Jason Kidd seems to be a Sanders fan and is hoping he returns to form.
