McDyess A Free Agent?

by Jeff Clark on Nov 3, 2008 9:49 PM EST in News/Links Comment 10 comments

For those salivating over the idea of signing Antonio McDyess if/when he is cut by the Nuggets, consider this blurb from NBA.com.

Because of McDyess's objection, the Nuggets may waive the mandatory physical each player in a trade must take in order for the league to approve any deal. McDyess may be seeking a buyout of the remainder of his contract (two years, $13.6 million).

A source with knowledge of the trade discussions says that the Nuggets would be willing to discuss a buyout with McDyess, but only if he agrees to a "significant" amount less than the $13.6 million he's due through the end of the 2009-10 season.

According to the source, McDyess would have to give up about 50 percent of his salary, meaning he'd have to agree to take about $6.8 million of the $13.6 million he's due in any potential buyout if he wants to play elsewhere. Otherwise, the Nuggets will keep him on their roster regardless of whether he decides to report or not.

So, it could happen if he is willing to take a big pay cut, which he may not be able to make up on the open market.

Update: Seems like it isn't going to happen. From the Rocky Mountain news - via Detroit Bad Boys (who have been all over this from dawn to dusk and beyond today)

There was talk the Nuggets might buy out the remainder of McDyess’ contract and he could eventually return to the Pistons, but Rex Chapman, Denver’s vice president of player personnel, said McDyess would stay with the team. It would mark McDyess’ third tenure with the Nuggets.

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One other media note on this...

As I noted in the comments of one of the fanposts as well, ESPN’s news story on the trade had a rather unfortnate note about Dice:

The Nuggets are expected to waive the 34-year-old McDyess, ESPN.com’s Chad Ford reports. McDyess has no interest in playing for any team other than the Pistons, meaning he could choose to retire or negotiate a contract buyout with Denver.

If I recall the NBA’s rules on this correctly, a return to Detroit would have to involve sitting out 30 days, a la Brent Barry with the Sprus last year (or did they change this again on us? I know there has been plenty of talk about this sort of thing since the Pistons did it with Lindsey Hunter in the ’Sheed trade in ’04 and the Celts did it with GP in the ’Toine deal in ’05).

I’d love to have Dice in green, and while the quoted material above isn’t the be-all, end-all, it is a bit of a downer that does seem worth noting before we get too excited.

-sw

Manuel Aristides Ramirez is the greatest hitter I've ever seen.

by Steve Weinman on Nov 3, 2008 10:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Ah, just saw your update, Jeff

Perhaps any buyout talk will simply be for naught.

Back to PJ patrol we go – come the season’s second half.

-sw

Manuel Aristides Ramirez is the greatest hitter I've ever seen.

by Steve Weinman on Nov 3, 2008 10:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I think that the whole thing that went on with Barry and similar things should be illegal. Why should teams be allowed to do this? Seems to me if you get traded you should be traded and at least have to wait a year to allow a player back to its original team.

by NoraG1 on Nov 3, 2008 11:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

the Gary Payton trade

where Ainge got Gary back prompted the creation of that 30 day rule if I recall

by Jeff Clark on Nov 4, 2008 7:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It just seems like Mcdyess and Detroit have struck a deal ‘under the table’ so that he could return. That is what it felt like with the Barry deal awhile ago as well.

by NoraG1 on Nov 3, 2008 11:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yes, I think McDyess will be waived, wait the mandatory 30 days and return to the Pistons.

Ainge will make his pitch— he tried to get McDyess to sign in Boston once before— but I doubt if it will work.

by Brickowski on Nov 4, 2008 9:16 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

"Nuggets’ plan, a source close to the team said, is to buy out the remainder of McDyess’ two-year, $14.6 million contract and waive him, which would save them money"

http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_10891072

by greenwise on Nov 4, 2008 9:27 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

have faith in danny….mcdyess might be the new pj brown! fingers crossed………

by radiohead on Nov 4, 2008 10:31 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

What a diliema for McDyess

If he’s thinking of going back to the Pistons or he’s stuck in Denver.

Who would you rather have as a teammate if you’re a solid citizen? An overrated, selfish team and coach killing thug who hasn’t played defense in nearly a decade? Or a selfish, overrated snitchmeister who has never played defense with two more idiots for teammates on the roster?

Hopefully McDyess figures out that a different team altogether is his best move. It would be great if the team color is green.

by Finkelskyhook on Nov 4, 2008 10:42 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I’m not sure who you’re referring to… was that a shot at AI/Billups?

Anyways it’s obvious that Mcdyess was included only to make the money work. The question is if Ainge can convince Mcdyess to switch allegiance while he is on waivers. He would make a solid addition to the team if he is willing to come aboard Team Green.

by vjcsmoke on Nov 5, 2008 4:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs