Today there are a couple stories in the NBA that are drawing headlines. For basketball fans eagerly waiting for the new season to begin any news is exciting. So without further ado here is the news.
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Last nigh Tristan Thompson said he is open to signing a 3 year deal worth $53 million. This is a lower than his original demand for 5 years worth $94 million. Realistically this new negotiation will pay the same per year as the previously demanded 5 year $94 million deal. The Cavs were looking to lock Thompson up on a 5 year $80 million deal, but they will have to find common ground with Thompson before training camp starts next week. I think Thompson is still looking for too much money. I expect the Cavs to give him a counter offer within the next couple of days. From there Thompson will either accept the Cavs deal or sign the one year qualifying offer. If he signs a one year qualifying offer he will be a unrestricted free agent next season. Either way expect Thompson to be with the Cavs next season, unless some team gives him the max contract he is looking for. If another team offers him a max contract, it will be up to the Cavaliers to match his offer sheet or let him walk.
In other contract negotiations Metta World Peace has been in the news. Metta World Peace has decided to rejoin the Lakers next season. World Peace played with the Lakers from 2009 to 2013. He signed a one year, non guaranteed, deal with the Lakers last night. I don't think this helps improve the Lakers chances at making the playoffs, but it does add depth to the small forward position and adds another veteran to the team.
Finally, today is the 15 year anniversary of Vince Carter's famous Sydney Olympic dunk. On September 25, 2000 Vince Carter would do the impossible and throw it down over the 7'2" Frederic Weis. Did I mention it was during a game!? It was something that will probably never happen again. Here is a link to my article talking about the dunk in more detail.
http://macfromireland.blogspot.com/2014/10/is-this-greatest-dunk-of-all-time.html
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