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Leon Powe will sign a two-year contract for the league minimum with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday on the condition of doctors being satisfied with the progress of his injured left knee, a league source said.Powe tore his anterior cruciate ligament and cartilage in his knee during Game 2 of the Boston Celtics first-round series against the Chicago Bulls. Powe hopes to be back on the court by this seasons All-Star break, and the Cavaliers are willing to take a low-risk gamble on him pending the results of his physical.The Cavaliers will hold the option for the contracts second season.
The deal for Powe would be for the minimum salary, with Cavs holding option for 2010-'11. Powe is expected to return by All-Star break.
Call me crazy, but I wouldn't be surprised if he failed the test that the doctors administer.
Quote from: jdpapa3 on August 11, 2009, 09:08:08 AMCall me crazy, but I wouldn't be surprised if he failed the test that the doctors administer. At least that's what you're hoping right? Lol. Leon is good but he's not scary good. He's efficient and yes I would have resigned him, but those knees are nothing to play with and he's had too many issues with them. I would be wincing every time he hit the floor, sorta like I do now every time Tony goes up and lands. Leon's knees are fragile and I would rather have someone that can bang without the extra worries.
Whats the most a player can be paid in a non guaranteed contract?I would have offered him a pay raise to 2.5 mil over 3 years, with the first year non guaranteed and the next year a team option. That even possible?