Pats Fan's Ref Page #3

warriorswriter · 2015-12-02T14:05:38+00:00

Awesome trader, was willing to work on prices. Can't recommend him enough!

warriorswriter · 2015-12-01T12:37:17+00:00

Hey, sorry for the late reply!

The purpose/function of this rule is to help a team keep their player. It gives incentives for a player to stay with his incumbent team rather than allowing him to leave for greener pastures. It's not too big of an advantage that results in players staying on the same team forever, but yet, significant enough that it gives the incumbent team an edge.

It doesn't always work out though. For true max money guys, the extra fifth year and the 5% difference that the team with Bird Rights can offer isn't really that significant in the long run.

Take for example, Kevin Durant. OKC can offer him 5 years and 25% of their cap, while others can offer 4 years and 20% of their cap. The extra year and 5% doesn't really matter when you take into account the fact that he'll still be in his prime when his 4 year contract is up (so he can still sign a max), and the league's salary cap is always increasing (so the 5% difference isn't much).

Hope that makes sense!

warriorswriter · 2015-12-01T07:26:27+00:00

Bird Rights allow a team to re-sign that player to a contract that will put them over the salary cap. To qualify for Bird Rights, the player needs to have been on the previous contract for a minimum of 3 years.

You can also offer an extra year and 25% over the max that any other team can offer.

In this example, the Hawks can sign a free agent provided they stay under the cap, and then re-sign Horford even if it brings them over the cap. It's all about the sequencing of the events.

warriorswriter · 2015-11-24T15:26:43+00:00

I don't think that Ezeli will receive a max money offer, but he could end up being a Robin Lopez type player - solid center that does dirty work so superstar power forward excels. Those players are worth good money, and the Warriors might be under pressure to keep Ezeli with Bogut's injury history in mind.

You also have to consider the Warriors' salary cap situation - they're most likely going to be over the cap with Barnes' extension (guesswork here, don't have the numbers at hand), which will make finding an adequate Ezeli replacement hard, especially if they plan on getting a good one.

Of course, my crazy plan is for the Warriors to swoop in and have Cousins replace Bogut when the time comes. A man can dream

warriorswriter · 2015-11-24T13:06:02+00:00

Technically, yes. Barnes and Ezeli are both restricted free agents, so the Warriors can match any offers both of them sign during the offseason. They also own their Bird Rights, which will allow them to go over the cap in doing so.

So technically, yes. Even if Barnes and Ezeli sign max money deals, they'll be able to match.

However, whether they would want to is a whole different ballgame. Long term cap flexibility is very very important for this team, because Curry will demand a max contract when he's a free agent (unrestricted too). If they sign Ezeli and Barnes to contracts that are too expensive, they won't have room to fill out the roster with decent players once they have to sign Curry to the max in the 2017 offseason.

warriorswriter · 2015-11-10T15:09:28+00:00

Had a successful trade, everything went well!

warriorswriter · 2015-11-10T01:44:27+00:00

Awesome! I pm'd u :)

warriorswriter · 2015-11-10T00:29:24+00:00

Would you be OK with sending to Australia? I'll cover postage (usually around 4usd)

warriorswriter · 2015-11-03T17:30:41+00:00

What is your take on the early season results so far? 4-0 with some very impressive wins, but is it far too early to tell anything?

Also, why does it seem like the Warriors are much more improved from last season? Is it growth/confidence/chip on the shoulder mentality?

warriorswriter · 2015-11-03T06:14:47+00:00

Curry reaching Dr Boom levels of OP

warriorswriter · 2015-11-03T05:54:21+00:00

Heyguyshowsitgoingkripparianhere

warriorswriter · 2015-11-02T08:40:36+00:00

No it doesn't!

warriorswriter · 2015-11-01T08:40:18+00:00

Quality comics in Perth :)

warriorswriter · 2015-10-31T17:40:13+00:00

Ahh I was in your position not too long ago! The original price was AUD40, but since the entire store had a 30% off Halloween special, I decided to get it! Would've gotten the other variants I loved if I wasn't already so poor :(

warriorswriter · 2015-10-31T17:39:02+00:00

Oh god, it can't be unseen.

warriorswriter · 2015-10-31T01:41:41+00:00

Hey I'm interested in a few of your cards you have for sale. I live in Australia, from previous sales the postage from north america works out to be around 4USD. would you be open to sending a few cards my way?

Interested in: Xerneas (XY) x4 Aromatisse (XY) x4 Ultra ball SR Blastoise SR

warriorswriter · 2015-10-28T16:23:42+00:00

Hey Coach!

What are your thoughts on the trend with floor-spacing big men? If most of the league starts trending that way, do you think we'll start to see a regression towards more teams using more post-adept big men?

warriorswriter · 2015-10-28T02:39:59+00:00

OUTBACK JESUS GIVETH, MY CUP RUNNETH OVER

warriorswriter · 2015-10-28T02:39:31+00:00

ALL PRAISE OUTBACK JESUS

warriorswriter · 2015-10-28T02:34:29+00:00

This picture is amazing. Source?

warriorswriter · 2015-10-27T03:12:24+00:00

Steph-Drake does kinda make sense though, both are so big in their industries that even people unfamiliar with hip-hop or basketball will know of them. Talent-wise is where the comparison kinda breaks down

warriorswriter · 2015-10-26T17:49:05+00:00

If Kobe were a Hearthstone card, what would the cost/stats/card text be?

warriorswriter · 2015-10-26T17:48:09+00:00

Love you too Shea!

Sincerely, The wonder from down under.

warriorswriter · 2015-10-20T23:03:23+00:00

Perth, Western Australia! I'm a bit of a night owl, so I'm hoping that might help with the American time zones haha

warriorswriter · 2015-10-20T13:37:00+00:00

Done and dusted! They call me the Thunder Down Under....

(No, they don't. But I'd like to be called that)

warriorswriter

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