OT: Mo Williams Retires

[e_blazer]

I didn't know he was thinking about it. Apparently, neither did the Cavs.

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...nnounces-retire-jr-smith-absent-training-camp

Crap! I followed the ESPN headline and misspelled Mo's first name. A little mod help to fix it, please.

 

[Orion Bailey]

I didn't know he was thinking about it. Apparently, neither did the Cavs.

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...nnounces-retire-jr-smith-absent-training-camp

He got his ring. Leave while on top. Dont pull a Steve Blake(Mad respect for ya SB!).

 

[oldfisherman]

Mo’s retirement plan is to buy a Krispy Kreme franchise.

 

[Orion Bailey]

Mo’s retirement plan is to buy a Krispy Kreme franchise.

I think your mixing him up with Raymond Feltaton...ofdognuts in his stomach...

 

[oldfisherman]

I think your mixing him up with Raymond Feltaton...ofdognuts in his stomach...

Your right, my memory cells are not working today. How could I forget fatty Felton.

Let this be a lesson for all you daily pot smokers, and what you have to look forward to when you get old.

Thanks for the friendly tune-up.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Damn, I just acquired his blazers jersey

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

I didn't know he was thinking about it. Apparently, neither did the Cavs.

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...nnounces-retire-jr-smith-absent-training-camp

Crap! I followed the ESPN headline and misspelled Mo's first name. A little mod help to fix it, please.

JJ Abrams?

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

and who could forget his mind games with Troy Daniels.

 

[riverman]

I always liked Mo ..played with a lot of heart

 

[riverman]

He'll get an assistant coaching gig

 

[Chris Craig]

He'll get an assistant coaching gig

Maybe with the Blazers

 

[Chris Craig]

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

he runs his basketball academy in Dallas. I think he'll just probably continue to do that and chill.

 

[ripcityboy]

Always liked Mo. I knew he was still up in the air about his future. But it's kind of sad he won't be in the league any more.

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

and who could forget his mind games with Troy Daniels.

I was present for his best blazer moment!

 

[Boob-No-More]

Or not...

Cavs actively shopping Mo Williams after reaching impasse

Terrible lack of communication in CLE. Right now, Mo Williams is under contract, has not filed retirement paperwork with the league and had knee surgery on Oct. 12. He can't play and they need a back up PG.

Williams is owed $2.2 million for this season and he did not report to training camp. The Cavs, who were caught off guard by the decision, have not had meaningful discussions with Williams on a buyout agreement, sources said.

Williams has not filed retirement paperwork with the league.

Needing both a roster spot and a backup point guard, the Cavs are in a squeeze as the regular season opener looms...

If the Cavs waive Williams now to create a roster spot, Williams would receive his full salary and the Cavs would have to pay the full tax amount. Currently, the Cavs are projected to have a $32 million tax bill.

Aug. 31 was the deadline to waive Williams and stretch his deal over three years. The Cavs did not, believing Williams was considering playing out the deal. Had they waived him, the team would've been able to save $4.5 million in luxury tax.

BNM

 

[riverman]

Sheed claimed retirement long before he signed the actual papers..I read Mo planned to retire...must be a money issue..they are balking at buying him out maybe and he's leaving the option to ride the pine for a season

 

[Boob-No-More]

I wonder if Olshey can figure out a way to get another draft pick out of CLE out of this. CLE can't waive him and use the stretch prevision to spread out his contract over 5 years (they missed the deadline), but POR can. As it is CLE is set to pay $32 million in luxury tax. They seem pissed at Mo and Mo seems pissed at them.

The Cavs have the option of suspending Williams and not paying him; his first paycheck is not due until Nov. 15. Team suspensions do not affect the salary cap and they would still be taxed on the full salary. There also could be a lengthy legal process that would follow. Meanwhile, Williams would use a roster spot.

Williams vacillated on retirement during the summer, sending mixed signals. On Sept. 22 he told ESPN's Dave McMenamin he planned to play this season.

The Cavs attempted to get medical updates from Williams but were unable to do so.

Williams had surgery on his left knee on Oct. 12 and appeared to criticize the team for not looking out for his health in a social media post.

BNM

 

[BonesJones]

Would y'all trade Napier for Williams and a 2022 1st Round Pick?

 

[MickZagger]

and who could forget his mind games with Troy Daniels.

Houston announcers are a bunch of whiny bitches.

 

[jlprk]

Would y'all trade Napier for Williams and a 2022 1st Round Pick?

I'll take that and a Quarter, Man.

I wonder if Olshey can figure out a way to get another draft pick out of CLE out of this. CLE can't waive him and use the stretch prevision to spread out his contract over 5 years (they missed the deadline), but POR can. As it is CLE is set to pay $32 million in luxury tax. They seem pissed at Mo and Mo seems pissed at them.

You must be hoping to repeat these 2 favors we did them, but we're not in the same comfortable salary situation as then.

7/27/15
got Brendan Haywood, Mike Miller, 2019 2nd round pick, 2020 2nd round pick
gave 2 trade exceptions, cash

2/18/16
got Anderson Varejao, 2018 1st round pick
gave 2020 2nd round pick