Rumor: Paul Pierce to Cavs

[Kyrieville]

that's good to know. Did any of those players have a player option that could have derailed the trade?

He's not going to exercise that option, guaranteed. Very slim chance he does. Even if he's worth $80 million, to add 10% to that is a huge number. This is the earning period of his life, this is his last big pay day. He won't opt out.

Especially considering a large portion of his assets are not liquid and are tied up in investments and real estate.

 

[KI4MVP]

Do you think Donald Trump would turn his back on an 8 million difference in a contract? He's pretty well set, but I'm sure he wouldn't give up that kind of money.

again, are you willing to take a guy who can't play here on a trade that won't happen if Marion decides to opt out. League minimum isn't his only option. He could sign a multi-year MLE or mini-mle contract somewhere and still make his money. It's not like he's washed up, he had a PER of 18.0 last year. Dallas is trading him to free cap space, not because he doesn't still have talent.

 

[Kyrieville]

I clearly said on court earnings. You are reaching to assume he's blown through most of his money.

I'm not reaching what so ever, and I never said he blew through all of his money. But to throw out $125 million and pretend that is what he actually took home is absurd.

 

[KI4MVP]

I'm not reaching what so ever, and I never said he blew through all of his money. But to throw out $125 million and pretend that is what he actually took home is absurd.

After agents and taxes he cleared around $70 million.

Using the same math, the difference between his option year and league minimum is about $4.5 million, not $8 million.

According to this, his net worth was $80 million as of 2 years ago.

http://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/shawn-marion-net-worth/

And, again, do you really want to risk taking a player who can't play here next year for a trade that could fall apart if Marion opts out. Are you that sure at this point in his career he thinks another $4.5 million playing for the 3rd worst team in the league last year is worth more than a championship? The difference is quite a bit less if he signs a multi-year mini-mle or full-mle deal somewhere.

 

[CodyL1121]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Despite rumors and &quot;reports,&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Cavs&amp;src=hash">#Cavs</a> not in play for Paul Pierce. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23draft&amp;src=hash">#draft</a></p>&mdash; Tom Withers (@twithersAP) <a href="https://twitter.com/twithersAP/statuses/349696420988723201">June 26, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[MirORich]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Boston has scheduled a few last-minute workouts with second-round players, causing some to wonder if they're moving Paul Pierce for picks.</p>&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/statuses/349765849944555520">June 26, 2013</a></blockquote>

Just a little late night nugget.....of course Boston could just as well be trading someone like Bass or Terry for a 2nd rounder.
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[Tornicade]

Paul Pierce could take his 5 million buyout and goto LA. he may not be able to recoup a portion of the 15 but he would be playing where he wants.

 

[Jack Brickman]

Paul Pierce could take his 5 million buyout and goto LA. he may not be able to recoup a portion of the 15 but he would be playing where he wants.

The team he's playing for is the one who makes that decision.