Big Baby's contract

[johnnyrondo]

If I recall correctly the C's had an easier time coming to terms with Pruitt. My question is was the problem with BBD's negotiations that he wanted more money for a 3 yr deal and Danny wasn't willing to meet his terms or did he specifically want a 2 yr contract? I would think that if the C's had kicked in some more dinero they could of had a 3 yr deal. Anyone recall or even better have links? BBD's going to make some nice coin this offseason whether with us or as a FA.

[Rondo_is_better]

... is going to get A LOT bigger.

[BudweiserCeltic]

In order to get a three-year deal, the team needs to use the Mid-Level. The Mid-Level was already used up between Posey, House, and Pruitt.

[Brickowski]

That's misleading.  The Celtics wanted the team option for the 3rd year and were willing to use the MLE.  It was BBD's agent who insisted on the shorter deal, because he thought BBD would do well and command more money after year two.

And his agent was right.

[BudweiserCeltic]

That's misleading.  The Celtics wanted the team option for the 3rd year and were willing to use the MLE.  It was BBD's agent who insisted on the shorter deal, because he thought BBD would do well and command more money after year two.

And his agent was right.

It's not misleading, there was NOTHING left of the MLE to use on Baby. The MLE for the 2007-2008 season, was 5.356 million, add up the salaries of the three players mentioned above.

[guava_wrench]

They could have signed BBD to the MLE instead of Pruitt.

I remember it being public knowledge at the time that BBD wasn't interesting in a 3rd year.

[xmuscularghandix]

Big Baby will get resigned becuase he is just as much as important to the 09 Celtics as Posey to the 08.

[johnnyrondo]

Big Baby will get resigned becuase he is just as much as important to the 09 Celtics as Posey to the 08.

That's a bad omen to put out there.

[Tnerb02]

Big Baby will get resigned becuase he is just as much as important to the 09 Celtics as Posey to the 08.

Since the Celts do not have bird rights on BBD, he will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the year and the C's would have to sign him with the MLE if they want him back. Similar to what happened with Carlos Boozer and Gilbert Arenas except BBD won't command that much money.

[xmuscularghandix]

Big Baby will get resigned becuase he is just as much as important to the 09 Celtics as Posey to the 08.

That's a bad omen to put out there.

BBD is 23, Posey was 31...

[Galiza Ceive]

Big Baby will get resigned becuase he is just as much as important to the 09 Celtics as Posey to the 08.

Since the Celts do not have bird rights on BBD, he will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the year and the C's would have to sign him with the MLE if they want him back. Similar to what happened with Carlos Boozer and Gilbert Arenas except BBD won't command that much money.

I read in previous treads that he cannot ask for more than the MLE, and that Celtics can match any offer. Is that right?

[thebirdman]

This link explains how much Davis can get...

http://members.cox.net/lmcoon/salarycap.htm#Q37

[Bankshot]

Big Baby will get resigned becuase he is just as much as important to the 09 Celtics as Posey to the 08.

That's a bad omen to put out there.

BBD is 23, Posey was 31...

Exactly.  BBD is still really young.  We must re-sign him, because he is someone who will allow KG to play less minutes throughout the season to reserve his body and extend his career.

Anyone hear Tommy on the broadcast last night say that the Celtics must not lose BBD?

[Tnerb02]

Big Baby will get resigned becuase he is just as much as important to the 09 Celtics as Posey to the 08.

Since the Celts do not have bird rights on BBD, he will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the year and the C's would have to sign him with the MLE if they want him back. Similar to what happened with Carlos Boozer and Gilbert Arenas except BBD won't command that much money.

Ok, I did some more research. It looks like BBD is a restricted free agent. If another team wants to sign BBD, the Celts can match but they would have to use a portion of their MLE to do so. Also another team can not offer BBD more than the MLE for the 1st year of the contract.

[bucknersrevenge]

They could have signed BBD to the MLE instead of Pruitt.

I remember it being public knowledge at the time that BBD wasn't interesting in a 3rd year.

I 3rd this as well behind Brick and guava. This is how I remember it as well. Baby's agent was not interested in signing him for 3 years. He'll get a raise for sure but I don't see anyone breaking the bank to get their hands on this kid though. Nor do I see him really wanting to leave if he doesn't have to. I think 2-3mil should keep him here.