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QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 04:23 PM) The Heat did this and nothing happened to them. But we are all angry about it and claim it was unfair.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 05:18 PM) Viagra doesn't really stop pregnancies so... But at some point you guys are right, it becomes a judgment call by the court as to what is a legit religious belief and what is not. But so what? They've made those decisions numerous times in the past. People have tried to get around drug laws by doing the same thing and it hasn't really worked. I just love how you guys are all "slippery slope, slippery slope!" when the decision is not what you want, but with an issue that you support (gun restrictions) the slippery slope argument is a terrible one. So which is it? I'm not arguing slippery slope, I don't understand how they can make the claim that contraception is something of an elevated status compared to blood transfusions and the like. Birth control is a part of women's health, beyond contraception, for many many women. I think it's entirely reasonable that if we are going to regulate insurance (which is a worthwhile goal) that certain regulations should apply. This continues to raise the point that pushing people off of employer-based insurance is a good thing. These issues are entirely made by this unique system.

Meanwhile we are all cheering on Noah to collude.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 05:13 PM) As a person running the business though, you are running the company based on how you think the company should be run. I think it's perfectly logical to extend that to any personal beliefs you have. As Alito pointed out, there are other circumstances where the "corporation" does things that "corporations" shouldn't be doing, like donating to charity. That has nothing to do with business operations or making a profit. It has to do with some belief by the management/ownership of the company to do something nice. We provide that company with tax benefits. Should we not because corporations are not people and should only be considered a legal entity performing "corporate" activities? That example doesn't really affect employees.

I understand the religious rights argument, but I still think there is a more compelling public health argument and employee rights argument. I realize there is a moral component, but I don't think this is any more legally out of line than creating a mandatory minimum wage in an employment contract, or other establishment of rights.

Marc Spears just tweeted out that Warriors still have not budged on Thompson. So I guess that whole "deal already agreed to now it's just the little pieces" was full of crap.

give them the Joe Smith treatment.

I'd love to see it, but it really does seem like it messes up some players.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 03:41 PM) I was factoring in Haslem resigning at a similar or slightly lower rate. I have no idea how cap holds are calculated. If you are under the cap you have to include the minimum to fill out the rest of the roster. I don't think Haslem will make more than 1 million next year.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 03:30 PM) James - $20.7 (max) Wade - $11 (significant pay cut) Bosh - $13 (significant pay cut) Haslem - $4 Existing Contracts: $2.8 That would put them at $51.5m. I believe the cap is $63m. That would leave $11.5m in cap space. But, that's assuming Wade and Bosh take HUGE cuts. Haslem opted out. You also aren't including cap holds.

Wait, isn't the max for lebron 5 for 125? (guess not, max will be $22.2 million, so 5 for 112)

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 01:25 AM) Something close to like $4.5 million I believe. Does this roll over?

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 03:14 PM) Heat might end up doing something incredible but I would be hardpressed for them to find space for both Lowry & Deng. Lebron would be taking less then the max and Bosh / Wade would be taking significantly less then the max. Right now Heat are approximately $55M under the cap. 55 under the cap but likely: 25 to lebron 35 under cap $25 to Bosh/Wade 10 under the cap 5.5 mill then in roster holds 4.5 under cap Obviously sign and trade is what would matter plus getting rid of Cole would help out even more. Wildcard obviously is Lebron, but I think in his angling to be players rep, he'll need to take max.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 01:52 PM) Justice Alito's opinion seems like it tries to limit itself to the evil that is abortion but you're right, the logic should follow to any other type of health care. It's just sort of a given that it won't get applied to men. They've clearly got no issue covering Viagra. Someone said there is a quote that says that this only applies to contraceptives and you "can't follow this ruling to its logical conclusion". Great help for lower courts. When deciding how the USSC will decide, just put yourselves in the shoes of 5 cranky old men who are terrified of clouds and women.

I think 5 for 90 would sign melo. Unfortunately I don't know the road we have to get there.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 02:25 PM) You don't explore that option by telling Carmelo he needs to take a paycut. And they still have Mirotic. You lay out the scenarios for him. He can take 15 and have a much better chance of a championship, or we'll pay him 22 and have more holes in the roster. We have no idea what Mirotic is, but a stretch 4 who had 4 rebounds in 4 games in the finals doesn't scream much more than Luis Scola ceiling to me.

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 02:15 PM) I personally think Taj is underrated. He never received consistent minutes with Boozer here, but when Boozer was out and Taj started, he was nearly a 20/10 guy (granted he played a ton of minutes those games). Add that output to his elite defensive abilities and if starting, he is definitely a very valuable player. If I am the Bulls, I am trying everything in my power to add Melo while keeping Taj. If you add Melo, Taj's defensive versatility can really help compensate Melo's lack of defense. Agreed, you at least explore the option. Let's all realize that the starting PF would be atrocious next year with Taj gone.

G.D. Belgians, think they can just buy all of our breweries and sell the swill back to us.

Kyrie Irving - 5 for 90 Steph Curry - 4 for 44 Steph curry is getting half as much as Kyrie. The NBA's max salary is such a bizarre phenomenon. Most of the best players in the league are getting paid less than max, and the next 10-15 are getting paaaiiiidddd

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 30, 2014 -> 09:33 PM) Until they cut Boozer, trade away a piece, and then come up empty. It seems pretty clear that part of being on the same page is the bulls prioritizing Taj for Thibs. That piece is someone he can live without now, but Taj is clearly going to be a bull for better or worse.

A pitcher with bad knees...what.

I still think Brazil is going to put together a game soon. They had about 15 more quality chances vs. Chile, but they have been bad at finishing. Argentina will go far just because their route their looks really pretty.

I know this is off-topic, but I don't get how Hawks could be 20 million in red last year but Bulls 61 mill in black. Salary cap is about the same, attendance and prices about the same. I know their tv deals ain't $80million apart.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jun 30, 2014 -> 08:17 PM) i dont trust Pau to stay on the court It would depend on deal, obviously.

QUOTE (knightni @ Jun 30, 2014 -> 07:16 PM) Mauer is not really much of a fantasy option except BA, and he loses his catching position in fantasy next year. Rendon has potential, Jaso is a decent waiver wire catcher. If it's a keeper league, and you are out of it, it's not a horrible deal. Rendon could be a top 10 2B in a few years if he stays there. It is a keeper league, and I am out of it.