Grizzlies waive Darius?!

[MadeFromDust]

http://www.thememphisedge.com/2009/01/06/grizzlies-waive-miles/

The Grizzlies waived Darius Miles soon after their 94-87 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 6-9 forward was told of the team’s decision before the players and coaches boarded a plane for New Jersey where the Griz play tonight.

A decision whether to guarantee Miles for the rest of the season had to be reached by 5 p.m. today.

Griz general manager Chris Wallace said cutting Miles, who signed a nonguaranteed deal on Dec. 12, had more to do with the injury to center Darko Milicic than Miles’ ability.
Milicic will miss 4-6 weeks with a broken hand.

Miles, meanwhile, had a respectable showing in limited action on the court. He appeared to be in good condition and was active on both ends of the floor. Despite missing his two shot attempts and going scoreless, Miles blocked two shots and grabbed a couple of rebounds.

Miles can still sign a 10-day contract with the Griz or another NBA team. He said Wallace gave him no indication if the Griz planned to bring him back.

With the Griz, Miles was able to serve his 10-game suspension for violating the league’s drug policy. He appeared in two games. If he plays in eight more this season Miles’ $9 million salary goes back on Portland’s payroll for this season and 2009-10.

Portland waived Miles after they determined he hadn’t recovered from microfracture surgery on his right knee in November 2006. He hadn’t played an NBA regular-season game since April 15, 2006.

 

[Chuck Taylor]

nice!

 

[noknobs]

Happy day.

 

[julius]

This could mean several things. Portland called their bluff (if they had one), Darius is done and Memphis realized it, David Stern called the Grizz and scared the shit out of them, or Darius just sucks shit now.

Could be other things too.

 

[BatumKaboom]

Cool as fuck! I hope he gets in a car accident and breaks his leg.

 

[Nikolokolus]

This could mean several things. Portland called their bluff (if they had one), Darius is done and Memphis realized it, David Stern called the Grizz and scared the shit out of them, or Darius just sucks shit now.

Could be other things too.

This isn't over with, I almost guarantee it.

 

[tim]

Wow, this warrants some explanation.


Why the hate for Miles?

 

[Darkwebs]

Sweet! What fantastic news!

 

[Ed O]

Wow, this warrants some explanation.


Why the hate for Miles?

If he plays in 10 games this year Portland loses cap space this summer...

Ed O.

 

[illmatic99]

Griz general manager Chris Wallace said cutting Miles, who signed a nonguaranteed deal on Dec. 12, had more to do with the injury to center Darko Milicic than Miles’ ability. Milicic will miss 4-6 weeks with a broken hand.

I fail to see the connection between Milicic missing time and Darius being waived. WTF is Wallace referring to here?

 

[number 10]

Wow, this warrants some explanation.


Why the hate for Miles?

If he plays in eight more this season Miles’ $9 million salary goes back on Portland’s payroll for this season and 2009-10.

.....

 

[Nikolokolus]

Wow, this warrants some explanation.


Why the hate for Miles?

He was generally disliked before the cap space implications of him coming back from a medical retirement; it's pretty well accepted that Darius mailed it in after signing a fat contract after his first season in Portland, he wasn't necessarily loathed by his teammates, but he definitely got a bad rap before he went down injured a couple of years ago.

 

[THE HCP]

I am so confused!

 

[Nikolokolus]

I fail to see the connection between Milicic missing time and Darius being waived. WTF is Wallace referring to here?

They may feel they need to go out and get a backup big man instead of using their fifteenth spot on a backup 3

 

[julius]

I am so confused!

I don't think anyone is surprised with that declaration.

 

[Darkwebs]

I fail to see the connection between Milicic missing time and Darius being waived. WTF is Wallace referring to here?

Perhaps he wants a roster spot open to potentially sign a center since Milicic is out. That's the only thing I could think of. Or Wallace is a dumbass.

 

[illmatic99]

They may feel they need to go out and get a backup big man instead of using their fifteenth spot on a backup 3

They already have Arthur, Gasol, Warrick, and the Iranian dude. I assumed that four big men would have sufficed. Guess not.

 

[Nikolokolus]

They already have Arthur, Gasol, Warrick, and the Iranian dude. I assumed that four big men would have sufficed. Guess not.

Point taken ... I don't know why they would mention Darko then. Trade coming?

 

[Natebishop3]

This isn't over with, I almost guarantee it.

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[MARIS61]

If he plays in 10 games this year Portland loses cap space this summer...

Ed O.

Cap space they don't deserve it would seem.

Miles can obviously still play, and it was silly for the Blazers to claim otherwise.

PatterNash made a big booboo when they gave Miles the extension, and the Blazers should pony up.

Their recent history (Paul's "bankruptcy" and reputation for not paying his bills or honoring his word) suggests they will keep trying to dodge financial responsibility, while at the same time attempting to teach their players to be more honorable.

 

[MARIS61]

...it's pretty well accepted that Darius mailed it in after signing a fat contract after his first season in Portland...

Not supportable by fact or stats.

IMO he played admirably on an injury the team brought him back too soon from.

Deja Vu.

 

[Денг Гордон]

I don't understand the NBA rule. Miles played in 2 games without his leg imploding. Isn't that enough proof that it wasn't a career ending injury?

 

[Natebishop3]

Cap space they don't deserve it would seem.

Miles can obviously still play, and it was silly for the Blazers to claim otherwise.

PatterNash made a big booboo when they gave Miles the extension, and the Blazers should pony up.

Their recent history (Paul's "bankruptcy" and reputation for not paying his bills or honoring his word) suggests they will keep trying to dodge financial responsibility, while at the same time attempting to teach their players to be more honorable.

That's why an objective third party ruled his injury to be "career ending"?

Sorry, but anyone who thinks signing Miles to an extension was a mistake, doesn't remember the season he had for us after we traded for him. It was a different Darius that year. He attacked the rim. He played defense. He rebounded. He scored the ball. Everyone wanted him back the next season, and his contract wasn't THAT pricey.

 

[AgentDrazenPetrovic]

Yup. It wasn't even the injury...its just his lazy attitude when he came back. boo'ed rightfully by the fans for WALKING on offense. Darius was one of my favorite blazers until I saw his sorry lazy ass on the court where he didn't want to play.

 

[Natebishop3]

I don't understand the NBA rule. Miles played in 2 games without his leg imploding. Isn't that enough proof that it wasn't a career ending injury?

It wouldn't take 2 games necessarily. It could be a full season or more. The guy could be doing irreparable damage to his knee as we speak. I never read the report on him, so I'm not going to pretend to understand exactly why his injury was deemed "career ending".

 

[Entity]

A sigh of relief for Blazer fans until the next team picks him up. I'm actually finding some sick fascination over this whole Miles affair when it comes to fan reaction. Maybe it's coupled with all the bridge-jumping over the present team that has peeked my curiosity. It's like watching leaves get blown in every direction.

I'm glad Portland's cap space is one step closer to being much bigger, but if Darius can play there's nothing that can be done about it. No sense wasting emotion over something that doesn't qualify as being cheated.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Not supportable by fact or stats.

IMO he played admirably on an injury the team brought him back too soon from.

Deja Vu.

I get it, you don't much care for me and I don't much care for you, but you're turning into kind of a gimmick poster.

Darius mailed it in before the injury, but right after he got the big extension. Them's the facts (and I'm not referring to statistical production, I'm talking about the way he played).

 

[Pinwheel1]

Cap space they don't deserve it would seem.

Miles can obviously still play, and it was silly for the Blazers to claim otherwise.

PatterNash made a big booboo when they gave Miles the extension, and the Blazers should pony up.

Their recent history (Paul's "bankruptcy" and reputation for not paying his bills or honoring his word) suggests they will keep trying to dodge financial responsibility, while at the same time attempting to teach their players to be more honorable.

I see no reason to hate Miles. But ..... "It was silly for the Blazers to claim otherwise" Really? So you are saying there was a conspiracy between the Blazers and the league appointed doctor who examined him? Now that's seems silly. And bringing Paul's bankrupcy into it???? His salary will go back on the Blazer's books for Salary Cap purposes, but correct me if i am wrong, the insurance company will still pay the bill. Either way I think it was wise what the Blazers did. Miles gets his money either way. And he can play if he is able. What am i missing here.

 

[Natebishop3]

I get it, you don't much care for me and I don't much care for you, but you're turning into kind of a gimmick poster.

Darius mailed it in before the injury, but right after he got the big extension. Them's the facts.

Maris doesn't much like anyone. I think he's trying to take on the persona of his namesake. Go watch 61 and you'll get the picture.

 

[barfo]

Cap space they don't deserve it would seem.

Miles can obviously still play, and it was silly for the Blazers to claim otherwise.

PatterNash made a big booboo when they gave Miles the extension, and the Blazers should pony up.

Their recent history (Paul's "bankruptcy" and reputation for not paying his bills or honoring his word) suggests they will keep trying to dodge financial responsibility, while at the same time attempting to teach their players to be more honorable.

Um... this has nothing to do with money at all. The Blazers are paying Miles' contract, and will continue to do so no matter what happens. This is about cap space, which, while denominated in dollars, is not actually money.

barfo