we were granted DPE 8.4 mil

[liam]

How about picking up Luol Deng if the Lakers buy him out? Which they are talking about doing. He seems like a BS guy.

I don't know, he has some African in him, whatever that means.

What?

Repeating an ethnic slur once used by a former GM or owner. It's a real jack ass move by that poster.

Yeah, that's some ugly stuff there....

[CelticsElite]

How about picking up Luol Deng if the Lakers buy him out? Which they are talking about doing. He seems like a BS guy.

I don't know, he has some African in him, whatever that means.

What?

Repeating an ethnic slur once used by a former GM or owner. It's a real jack ass move by that poster.

Yeah, that's some ugly stuff there....

it's just a joke and a clever one. He's mocking the discussion that the Hawks GM had about deng

[Big333223]

If anyone knows: I've read the DPE can only be used for a player on an expiring contract, how does that relate to a contract that includes a player option or a team option after this season?

For instance, Kosta Koufos has a player option after this season could he be traded for? If not, would he theoretically be able to renounce that player option to make it work? Just using him as an example.

[KGs Knee]

If anyone knows: I've read the DPE can only be used for a player on an expiring contract, how does that relate to a contract that includes a player option or a team option after this season?

For instance, Kosta Koufos has a player option after this season could he be traded for? If not, would he theoretically be able to renounce that player option to make it work? Just using him as an example.

Player/team options are not allowed. The player or team is allowed to decline said option prior to the Celtics trading for said player, though.

[vjcsmoke]

How about picking up Luol Deng if the Lakers buy him out? Which they are talking about doing. He seems like a BS guy.

I don't know, he has some African in him, whatever that means.

That's not cool at all man.

[Big333223]

If anyone knows: I've read the DPE can only be used for a player on an expiring contract, how does that relate to a contract that includes a player option or a team option after this season?

For instance, Kosta Koufos has a player option after this season could he be traded for? If not, would he theoretically be able to renounce that player option to make it work? Just using him as an example.

Player/team options are not allowed. The player or team is allowed to decline said option prior to the Celtics trading for said player, though.

TP. Thanks.

[wayupnorth]

How about picking up Luol Deng if the Lakers buy him out? Which they are talking about doing. He seems like a BS guy.

I don't know, he has some African in him, whatever that means.

That's not cool at all man.

While it certainly is a crude statement, I do believe he is mocking the ATL GM that originally made the comment.

I do not believe the poster is saying that about Loul

[More Banners]

How about picking up Luol Deng if the Lakers buy him out? Which they are talking about doing. He seems like a BS guy.

I don't know, he has some African in him, whatever that means.

That's not cool at all man.

While it certainly is a crude statement, I do believe he is mocking the ATL GM that originally made the comment.

I do not believe the poster is saying that about Loul

Not acceptable.

[gouki88]

How about picking up Luol Deng if the Lakers buy him out? Which they are talking about doing. He seems like a BS guy.

I don't know, he has some African in him, whatever that means.

That's not cool at all man.

While it certainly is a crude statement, I do believe he is mocking the ATL GM that originally made the comment.

I do not believe the poster is saying that about Loul

Not acceptable.

Why isn't he allowed to mock what the ATL GM said?

[CelticsElite]

How about picking up Luol Deng if the Lakers buy him out? Which they are talking about doing. He seems like a BS guy.

I don't know, he has some African in him, whatever that means.

That's not cool at all man.

While it certainly is a crude statement, I do believe he is mocking the ATL GM that originally made the comment.

I do not believe the poster is saying that about Loul

Not acceptable.

yes it is. It’s not that serious. It’s a joke about GM, not Luol

[Big333223]

How about picking up Luol Deng if the Lakers buy him out? Which they are talking about doing. He seems like a BS guy.

I don't know, he has some African in him, whatever that means.

That's not cool at all man.

While it certainly is a crude statement, I do believe he is mocking the ATL GM that originally made the comment.

I do not believe the poster is saying that about Loul

Not acceptable.

yes it is. It’s not that serious. It’s a joke about GM, not Luol

This is what he's referencing:

https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2014/9/11/6138147/danny-ferry-luol-deng-audio-atlanta-hawks-scandal

[More Banners]

How about picking up Luol Deng if the Lakers buy him out? Which they are talking about doing. He seems like a BS guy.

I don't know, he has some African in him, whatever that means.

That's not cool at all man.

While it certainly is a crude statement, I do believe he is mocking the ATL GM that originally made the comment.

I do not believe the poster is saying that about Loul

Not acceptable.

Why isn't he allowed to mock what the ATL GM said?

repeating a slur ver batim is not mocking. If he had been called a n--er, and that was repeated, nobody would put up with that. Let's not make excuses.

[TheTruth34]

Nikola Mirotic becomes available in another week.  Having a nice season off the bench for Chicago - 18 pts and 7 boards in 25 mins, including 46% from 3 pt range. 

One trade off -> losing him hurts Chicago and potentially the Lakers pick. Then again, they are likely dealing him one way or another.

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/248517/Bulls-Could-Time-Nikola-Mirotic-Trade-With-Zach-LaVines-Return

[saltlover]

Nikola Mirotic becomes available in another week.  Having a nice season off the bench for Chicago - 18 pts and 7 boards in 25 mins, including 46% from 3 pt range. 

One trade off -> losing him hurts Chicago and potentially the Lakers pick. Then again, they are likely dealing him one way or another.

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/248517/Bulls-Could-Time-Nikola-Mirotic-Trade-With-Zach-LaVines-Return

Mirotic makes $12.5 million.  It would be next to impossible to acquire him with the DPE.  (Not saying impossible, but it would require at least two additional trades and the NBA looking the other way.)

Also it would put the C’s into the luxury tax.

[Rida]

Nikola Mirotic becomes available in another week.  Having a nice season off the bench for Chicago - 18 pts and 7 boards in 25 mins, including 46% from 3 pt range. 

One trade off -> losing him hurts Chicago and potentially the Lakers pick. Then again, they are likely dealing him one way or another.

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/248517/Bulls-Could-Time-Nikola-Mirotic-Trade-With-Zach-LaVines-Return

Mirotic makes $12.5 million.  It would be next to impossible to acquire him with the DPE.  (Not saying impossible, but it would require at least two additional trades and the NBA looking the other way.)

Chicago is still likely on the hook for the 12.5 m annual salary depending what is negotiated in the buyout. The 8.5 DPE is in addition on a prorated basis.

Other names to watch: Greg Monroe & Lou Williams if bought out

Also it would put the C’s into the luxury tax.