Can the Cs claim Al Thornton off waivers?

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I dunno if the Cs would even be interested, but I noticed that Al Thornton needs to clear waivers before he can sign with GSW.

Interesting cap question: can a team over the cap claim a guy like AT (making 2.8mil) if they have a roster spot?

[greenpride32]

No we can't because we don't have the cap space.

Just look about this example; if MIA really wanted Troy Murphy wouldn't they just claim him off the waiver wire?  No they can't because they don't have the cap space to do it.

[Fafnir]

You need cap space or a lareg enough trade exception to claim a player.

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You need cap space or a lareg enough trade exception to claim a player.

Too bad the Marquis exception is a little too small. If Brewer goes elsewhere, could have been a good option.

Can trade exceptions be combined (we have Quis, Semih, Gody)?

[minijericho29]

Al Thorton was good in college.

I have nothing else to say because that is the end of the story....he has done NOTHING in the pros.

[ssspence]

Looks like the answer is 'no':

http://members.cox.net/lmcoon/salarycap.htm#Q75

Roy -- see you checking the thread -- you agree?

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Another guy the Cs just miss out on for picking up on waivers with the size of Quis' exception (though you wonder if the figures are perfectly accurate): Rasual Butler.

[Roy H.]

Looks like the answer is 'no':

http://members.cox.net/lmcoon/salarycap.htm#Q75

Roy -- see you checking the thread -- you agree?

About combining exceptions?  Yeah, you can't do it.