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KC Johnson confirms: Rose IS at the UC at the meeting.

Whoa. Man I wish I had the summer off.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 07:40 PM) I believe they have to offer 90% of slot for compensation. Even with a failed physical? Are teams allowed to perform physicals prior to draft? That seems ridiculous.

In this case, does team get compensation?

KC showing up hard. Let me know if there are soldier field pics soon: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BretU0ACQAAbbnQ.jpg

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 07:16 PM) Rumor: Miami Heat Chris Bosh will sign 5 year deal starting at $11m/yr. Dwyane Wade 4 year deal starting at $12m/yr. (Source: John Canzano) If so, kudos to Bosh, who is actually valuable, to take that significant of a pay cut to make it happen. That will give Heat enough money to bring in Lowry +. Bosh is legitimately leaving about 28 million on the table easily. He's taking Tim Duncan end of career money.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 06:44 PM) And the court determined that the statutory requirements were not constitutional so... Oh yeah. Liberal mantra: the opinion doesn't fit with my beliefs so, worst possible decision ever, end of world. Yes, that is the liberal mantra. Also, conservatives have never disagreed with a court decision.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 07:41 PM) Worthless when you want quick updates though. I think part of it is that he checks with the org to make sure they are okay with him going out of stuff. Just my theory but he is ultra conservative. Agree, that's why that Deng thing threw him for a loop I think.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 06:42 PM) Just cause the media comes out with something doesn't mean much anything. They could be talking to a freaking janitor within the Bulls org for all you know who talked to so and so. This is nothing. I'm sure part of this too is downplaying fan expectations. Normally I'd agree with you but the Bulls front office is unusually disciplined.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 06:37 PM) Apparently if he is moving to a new city, his family is coming with him. And regarding the report, who really cares? Do you think there is a chance Melo won't sign because some website is reporting some unnamed member of the Bulls front office isn't optimistic? No, but I do think the Bulls Front Office has a propensity to make plans for free agency that they can't deliver on and continue to be a first/second round exit team. If they don't feel confident they can land melo, they should not have modeled their last 3 years around "2014 plan".

Right so Bolland makes 1 million less than Toews/Kane?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 05:30 PM) Is anyone really optimistic about the Bulls signing him? He has to uproot his family and play for less money, and spend his winters in Chicago. I'm glad this isn't supposed to drag on. I'm not optimistic, but I also don't work for the bulls front office and feel the need to open my mouth about it THE DAY HE ARRIVES. As per the rest, he doesn't have to uproot his family. Boozer's family has lived in Miami the last 4 years, and he really won't be taking in that much less money after taxes. Oh, and he doesn't have to play with Bargnani.

This is SOOO bulls front office: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bulls/post/_/id/19663/ This is the reason they get so much s***.

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)