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Re: JR Smith
« Reply #30 on: January 13, 2012, 11:24:11 AM »

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Aren't those guys stuck in China?
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Re: JR Smith
« Reply #31 on: January 13, 2012, 11:26:52 AM »

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Stuck in China until March I believe. So really I'm asking if there is any way we can sign him to a long-term contract before our cap space opens up this summer. Having him him for end of season/playoffs.
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Re: JR Smith
« Reply #32 on: January 13, 2012, 11:54:29 AM »

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Im excited to see what Pietrus can do first.
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Re: JR Smith
« Reply #33 on: January 13, 2012, 11:58:34 AM »

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Just yesterday, Chris posited a quite reasonable S&T scenario that would bring Smith to Boston.

http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=52256.0

The attraction would be Smith's chance to play a meaningful role on a playoff team this year, and be a key player for the Celtics going forward.
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Re: JR Smith
« Reply #34 on: January 13, 2012, 12:06:36 PM »

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Quote from: Rondoholic on January 13, 2012, 11:21:03 AM
but is it possible to offer a multi-year contract that is structured as a veteran minimum contract in first year (this year) with a huge escalation in value (5-6M) beyond this year (making use of the cap space).

No.  There is a limit on how big of a raise a player can get from year to year within a contract.  It used to be 10.5%, now I think it's around 7-8% with the new CBA.
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Re: JR Smith
« Reply #35 on: January 13, 2012, 12:43:43 PM »

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Thanks for the info, guys. I figured there had to be some escalation restriction. Would be thrilled if they could pull off a S&T similar to that one proposed.

Quote from: pearljammer10 on January 13, 2012, 11:54:29 AM
Im excited to see what Pietrus can do first.

Pietrus is nowhere near the offensive player that Smith is, and that is our biggest need right now I think. Both are good 3 point shooters, but does Pietrus have the handle and athleticism to do this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdmsNA6yhXY
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