The big thing that it does to Dallas too is they wouldn't have signed Wes Matthews if they didn't have Jordan (at least I don't think). I agree on Jordan's part, an agreement is an agreement, that said, I don't see how the verbal commitment is binding (given the type of contract being discussed). Reality is it is a risk that exists if the league is going to have this non-sense of you can verbally agree, but not sign. I think its all junk and you should be able to recruit and sign people at the same time. I know it in theory allows everyone to get their ducks in a row but if people are going to agree they are going to agree anyway.

 

Yeah I think teams will start making sure players sign the contract ASAP after they verbally agree after this whole debacle.

Yeah I think teams will start making sure players sign the contract ASAP after they verbally agree after this whole debacle.

 

The problem is there is a week or so between the open for FA, and when they can actually sign a deal.

Yeah I think teams will start making sure players sign the contract ASAP after they verbally agree after this whole debacle.

That is the problem, you aren't allowed to sign the contract until 12:01 AM Thursday. Right now you can only verbally agree. I presume this was done so you could meet w/multiple people without offers being made but I say forget it, let people go crazy and not know what is going to happen.

That is the problem, you aren't allowed to sign the contract until 12:01 AM Thursday. Right now you can only verbally agree. I presume this was done so you could meet w/multiple people without offers being made but I say forget it, let people go crazy and not know what is going to happen.

 

Perhaps the NBA should make verbal agreements binding. It really screws with teams.

Perhaps the NBA should make verbal agreements binding. It really screws with teams.

I don't believe you can. I'm not a lawyer but from what I recall from my business law class, certain agreements can be verbal and binding in a court of law and I remember something about a dollar threshold and year threshold (also things like real estate, IIRC, had to no matter what be in writing). I thought no verbal agreement in excess of 1 year can be binding. I also presume that the offered contract far exceeds any threshold on $'s. So bottom line, even if Mark wanted to say it was a verbal agreement, the actual agreement would be completely illegal and unenforceable.

 

Note: I'll let one of our attorney's blow my argument up but I think generally speaking I'm correct.

I don't believe you can. I'm not a lawyer but from what I recall from my business law class, certain agreements can be verbal and binding in a court of law, while others can't be binding. I remember something about a dollar threshold and year threshold (also things like real estate, IIRC, had to no matter what be in writing). I thought no verbal agreement in excess of 1 year can be binding. I also presume that the offered contract far exceeds any threshold on $'s. So bottom line, even if Mark wanted to say it was a verbal agreement, the actual agreement would be completely illegal and unenforceable.

 

Note: I'll let one of our attorney's blow my argument up but I think generally speaking I'm correct.

 

I remember MYLEGS from Bar/Bri. No contracts for:

 

M - marriage

Y - year length

L - land

E - executor (of estates)

G - goods (over $500 I think?)

S - surety

Lol, MJ just tweeted 6 trophies and a goat.

 

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Lmao, this story has so many layers

 

http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/25179...paign=editorial

 

Michael Eaves of ESPN reported Jordan reached out to Clippers head coach Doc Rivers saying he had made a mistake, triggering the team's attempt to bring him back to Los Angeles. Eaves also reported prior to the agreement with Dallas, Jordan's agent Dan Fegan posed an ultimatum to the Clippers, stating they would have to trade Chris Paul to retain Jordan.

Lol, MJ just tweeted 6 trophies and a goat.

 

edit: I can't figure out how to copy/paste it. #n00b

 

July 8th, 2015: The day NBA players figure out how to use emoji

 

July 8th, 2015: The day NBA players figure out how to use emoji

 

Well, other than Paul Pierce.

Lmao, this story has so many layers

 

http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/25179...paign=editorial

 

Isnt Paul one of the players trying to recruit him back? WTF

The way to fix this is to actually let players sign contracts right away. Either delay free agency a week, or move up the date you can sign.

Isnt Paul one of the players trying to recruit him back? WTF

 

I'm sure someone said "hey dumbass, he is our only rim protector"

This DeAndre fiasco keeps on giving.

 

Also, Bulls need to get Chandler Parsons. He's better than World Wide Wes was supposed to be at recruiting.

Ramona Shelburne ✔@ramonashelburne

Clippers believe DJ is returning to LA but I'm told they are staying at his house until he can sign at midnight.

Adrian Wojnarowski ✔@WojYahooNBA

So far, Clippers able to keep everyone else out of house, including Cuban, agents. Everyone. They're in four-corners until midnight Eastern.

 

LA is the only place he's valuable with CP. nobody gonna throw lobs to him in Dallas. Already overpaid no matter where he goes.

So he's basically a hostage in his own his house right now.

So he's basically a hostage in his own his house right now.

 

This is one of the most amazingly absurd things ever.

It's like The Purge without the murder.

I don't believe you can. I'm not a lawyer but from what I recall from my business law class, certain agreements can be verbal and binding in a court of law and I remember something about a dollar threshold and year threshold (also things like real estate, IIRC, had to no matter what be in writing). I thought no verbal agreement in excess of 1 year can be binding. I also presume that the offered contract far exceeds any threshold on $'s. So bottom line, even if Mark wanted to say it was a verbal agreement, the actual agreement would be completely illegal and unenforceable.

 

Note: I'll let one of our attorney's blow my argument up but I think generally speaking I'm correct.

The problem is that regardless of contract law, the NBA and its collective-bargaining agreement supersedes contract law on the given point by inserting language that oral contracts are not binding.

 

Regardless, you cannot obtain specific performance (force a player to perform a certain act, i.e. DJ sign with Dallas) on a personal service contract.

I now hope the Clippers lose every game next year. Jesus f***ing Christ.

 

They've somehow topped The Decision and "Not 5, not 6, not 7" in terms of douchebaggery.

So why couldn't we score these 4 runs last night when we had a good pitcher out there?

So why couldn't we score these 4 runs last night when we had a good pitcher out there?

 

Blake Griffin can't hit a hanging curveball