Source: Wallace Deal Not Happening

[barfo]

Ha, yes, of course. Duh. Remove the "I believe" and "I think" from my post.

Well, I'd think that in Raef's case, the acquiring team would want a physical to make sure that he is injured. Would be bad to have him show up after the trade wanting to play.

barfo

 

[Minstrel]

Well, I'd think that in Raef's case, the acquiring team would want a physical to make sure that he is injured. Would be bad to have him show up after the trade wanting to play.

Why? When RLEC is your trade centerpiece, you're going to want to show the fans something as a return for the player that's gone. Granted, a dancing dollar sign would be more appropriate, but I'm pretty sure league rules prevent costumes different from the team uniforms from being worn on the court during games.

Though, some teams might want to adopt dancing dollar sign costumes as their team unis...

 

[Nikolokolus]

Why? When RLEC is your trade centerpiece, you're going to want to show the fans something as a return for the player that's gone. Granted, a dancing dollar sign would be more appropriate, but I'm pretty sure league rules prevent costumes different from the team uniforms from being worn on the court during games.

Though, some teams might want to adopt dancing dollar sign costumes as their team unis...

That's a helluva idea for a mascot ... might pep people up to see some money actually doing something besides evaporating into thin air.

 

[WWBRoyD]

Do you mean like Raef LaFrentz?

Nobody cares about Raef LaFrenz - the player. It's the expiring contract and insurance policy accompanying that contract that pays 80% of his wages that's driving the interest.

That's why you see people not even bothering to use Raef's name anymore... just calling it the RLEC.

 

[maxiep]

Nobody cares about Raef LaFrenz - the player. It's the expiring contract and insurance policy accompanying that contract that pays 80% of his wages that's driving the interest.

That's why you see people not even bothering to use Raef's name anymore... just calling it the RLEC.

Um, yeah. But my point remains--injured players are traded all the time.

 

[barfo]

Why? When RLEC is your trade centerpiece, you're going to want to show the fans something as a return for the player that's gone.

Why? Because the insurance payments are part of the glory that is RLEC. If he suddenly becomes uninjured, you have to pay his salary.

barfo

 

[Minstrel]

Why? Because the insurance payments are part of the glory that is RLEC. If he suddenly becomes uninjured, you have to pay his salary.

Ah fine. Smack down my banter with cold, hard finance. What happened to the romance?

 

[WWBRoyD]

Um, yeah. But my point remains--injured players are traded all the time.

Physicals can be waived in trades. Trades with waived physicals must be announced as such, and there's a whole boatload more medical testing that's got to be done on players traded with physical issues. The insurance companies require it.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Nobody cares about Raef LaFrenz - the player. It's the expiring contract and insurance policy accompanying that contract that pays 80% of his wages that's driving the interest.

That's why you see people not even bothering to use Raef's name anymore... just calling it the RLEC.

You're wrong buddy. WRONG! I CARE!! Oh how you'll miss the turgid whiteness that is Raef of Kansas when he's gone, witness how his pasty lumbering body sends shockwaves of fear into the hearts of his enemies and causes the ladies to swoon as he jumps nearly 10 inches off the ground to secure a rebound.

Why are people being so insensitive to Raef? He's a legend! A LEGEND I tell you!!

 

[B-Roy]

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For three!

 

[barfo]

Ah fine. Smack down my banter with cold, hard finance. What happened to the romance?

barfo

 

[VivaRipCity]

barfo

Can I get a headband? lol don't miss those days

 

[MIXUM]

wow if we get nothing from this deadline..... absolute complete failure from pritchard. And we cant trade NIC FUCKING BATUM TO GET A STUD SF?????????????????? ARE YOU KIDDING ME????????? The guy is a decent defender who cant shoot to save his life.

its over.... Im telling ya suns are making a push.....pushing us the fuck out while pritchard admires his "young OVERATED talent"

 

[MickZagger]

If anybodys holding up a trade for Wallace its probably Larry Brown. He's been given the reigns to play GM this year and of anybody on that roster Wallace and Okafor are probably most suited to play the style of ball that Larry Brown is looking for. I don't see Wallace going anywhere as long as Larry Browns the coach.

 

[maxiep]

wow if we get nothing from this deadline..... absolute complete failure from pritchard. And we cant trade NIC FUCKING BATUM TO GET A STUD SF?????????????????? ARE YOU KIDDING ME????????? The guy is a decent defender who cant shoot to save his life.

its over.... Im telling ya suns are making a push.....pushing us the fuck out while pritchard admires his "young OVERATED talent"

Thank you for your reasoned analysis.

 

[alex42083]

Why the bashing of Batum? The guy was considered a D-league player at best, and has been playing in over his head for a 19-year-old.