Do we still have to wait until Monday before Matthews is official?

[Rastapopoulos]

I'm wondering why there hasn't been (a) an official announcement of the signing, followed by (b) a massive trade to bring in an All-NBA point guard yet.

 

[tlongII]

Yes we have to wait. There's still a small chance that Raja Bell could fail his physical and the Jazz would then match. Not likely, but still a chance nonetheless.

 

[RR7]

Just waiting on Bell passing his physical. Could happen today, could happen tomorrow. I'm guessing we'll know before Monday, and then have the Tony Parker press conference on Tuesday!

 

[maxiep]

The Jazz actually have until COB Tuesday to decide about Matthews. Evidentally we delivered the offer by Pony Express.

 

[inconceivable]

Just waiting on Bell passing his physical. Could happen today, could happen tomorrow. I'm guessing we'll know before Monday, and then have the Tony Parker press conference on Tuesday!

LoL

 

[Minstrel]

I'm wondering why there hasn't been (a) an official announcement of the signing, followed by (b) a massive trade to bring in an All-NBA point guard yet.

Not official for a week after the actual signing or the Raja Bell signing becomes official, which is why the Chris Paul trade hasn't happened yet.

 

[THE HCP]

I thought we were having to wait til Tuesday.

 

[Minstrel]

I thought we were having to wait til Tuesday.

I think if Utah officially signs Bell, they automatically forfeit matching rights to Matthews since they'll be unable to match.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I think if Utah officially signs Bell, they automatically forfeit matching rights to Matthews since they'll be unable to match.

I think technically they can make a trade to get under the cap enough to sign Matthews also. (Not that I think they will though)

 

[B-Roy]

I think technically they can make a trade to get under the cap enough to sign Matthews also. (Not that I think they will though)

Wouldn't they need to get 9 Million under the cap?

 

[Nikolokolus]

Wouldn't they need to get 9 Million under the cap?

Yeah, something like that, and they are now officially not only over the cap, but over the luxury tax line.

 

[Wheels]

so is this official yet?

 

[THE HCP]

Not 'til tomorrow fams!

 

[Wheels]

stupid thread saying monday!!!

 

[Mediocre Man]

Close of business today. That's when it becomes official

 

[B-Roy]

They have till 5 PM Tuesday I think.

 

[THE HCP]

^correct

 

[Mediocre Man]

Borne said today at 5 also

 

[Natebishop3]

The suspense is killing me!

 

[Wizard Mentor]

He's planning on flying here on Wednesday. (don't remember the link)

 

[Mediocre Man]

He's planning on flying here on Wednesday. (don't remember the link)

Wheels just said that on his show too.

I will say that Borne didn't sound absolute about the date though. He said something like "we believe it is close of business today."

 

[ironcrotch]

Jazz are announcing Raja Bell right now.

http://www.nba.com/jazz/

http://player.streamtheworld.com/_players/citadel/?sid=2976

 

[The_Lillard_King]

SALT LAKE CITY (AP)—Raja Bell(notes) signed a contract with the Utah Jazz on Monday, saying he’s happy to return to Salt Lake City.

“For me, it’s a no-brainer,” the 33-year-old shooting guard said. “I was chomping at the bit to come back here and play. It doesn’t hurt that I got a good deal.”

Bell signed a three-year deal Monday worth about $10 million.


I think this means he passed his physical.