Darius Played Again ... Then Got Waived [updated]
by Ben Golliver on Jan 6, 2009 6:05 PM PST
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PrintAt the risk of snapping our "consecutive posts with 100+ comments" streak, a quick note to say that Darius Miles played in the first half of tonight's game between Memphis and Minnesota.
So that's two down and eight to go. Memphis does play tomorrow so there's a chance he can get 3 games in prior to the team's decision to guarantee or not guarantee his deal for the rest of the year. Whether he sticks with the Grizzlies should be known tomorrow , as originally reported.
Blogfather had a short piece about players getting cut, clearing waivers, etc. prior to the January 10th deadline that you should check out if you haven't already.
Also, no surprise here, but Chad Ford mentioned the usual trade suspects in his chat today...
Blazers have a ton of assets they'll most likely try to move by the trade deadline including guys like Channing Frye, Sergio Rodriguez, Ike Diogu and possibly Travis Outlaw.
Unrelated to anything but have you seen Lowposts.com? Definitely worth a read. PG13.
UPDATE (11:14PM): Darius Miles was waived tonight. Story courtesy, as always, of Ronald Tillery.
Darius Miles logged seven minutes Tuesday night, the last time he'll see in a Memphis uniform.
At least for the foreseeable future.
The Grizzlies waived Miles soon after their 94-87 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 6-9 forward was told of the team's decision before the players and coaches boarded a plane for New Jersey, where the Griz play tonight.
-- Ben (benjamin.golliver@gmail.com)
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DMiles blocked two shots in 7:23 of 1st half pt
One on Al Jefferson and one on Randy Foye. I think he would rank 4th on the Blazers in blocks for the season :)
He also missed a 20 footer, had his shot blocked by Kevin Love and grabbed 2 boards (one after being blocked by Love).
Boomshakalaka
If he's getting blocked by Kevin Love he doesn't have a lot going for him.
"I'd rather be thin than famous."
Kevin Love sucks.
i really hope he never comes to portland.
the whole time he was at LO he was a giant douche.
i would know as I went to WL, right next door to him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj8DgWnbVng&feature=bz303
MVP *** MVP *** MVP
I've never scored more than 38 ..... not even in Little League.
I went to school with his high school counter part McLaughlin
He was not the nicest guy. definitely fit the over confident basketball player as he transferred from Hillsboro High School to LO just to play with a better team…
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein
by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Jan 6, 2009 10:55 PM PST up reply actions
Shavlik Randolph Day of Reckoning Tomorrow
I believe he doesn’t have a guaranteed contract either. It’s tempting to cut him to free up a roster spot for the possibility of trades or bringing in someone on a 10-day to see if they could give you a boost while Roy and Webster are out.
Shav's not going
PA can afford to pay a Francis $20 million to stay away, then he can afford to pay $0.8 million for Shav to stay and cheer.
I dont know if you drop shav
at least not just yet. injuries can strike at any moment… as we have already witnessed this season. He deserves time just like the other newbies/rookies.
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein
by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Jan 6, 2009 10:58 PM PST up reply actions
if someone goes down, you can always sign someone to a 10-day
I expect Shav to be waived, just for flexibility purposes.
Boomshakalaka
I'll be surprised
We can cut him later and have the roster spot, it just means we have to pay him if we do.
SPAM. Shavlik probably stays.
If you can't convince them, confuse them -- Harry Truman, U.S. President
Wellll...
Is Darius a guarenteed contract?
If not, then he could – COULD – be cut by Wednesday. Perhaps they are testing his worth by playing him a little.
--
by CaptainSexyJacob on Jan 6, 2009 6:16 PM PST reply actions
as was said, miles got waived last night!
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein
by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Jan 7, 2009 11:45 AM PST up reply actions
Thanks for recapping
I couldn’t bring myself to torture both my wife and myself with a Memphis-Minnesota game.
Unless TMac pulls a TMac, Houston will lose to Philly
The Rockets aren’t running away from anybody. They fall back into a 7th place tie with Portland for the moment.
Boomshakalaka
The dude is a baller
Seriously.
Very good pickup for the Sixers.
im drinking the FreeDarko kool aid
i want Anthony Randolph
Everyone imposes his own system as far as his army can reach.
-Joe Stalin-
according to espn.com
Miles has played less than one minute, with 4:00 left in 4Q. If they really play him less than a minute each time then the Blazers should litigate.
There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)
My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that.
Season Tix: Section 315, with my sons
Agree
In their own dumb way the Grizz might be doing us a favor.
by southern oregon on Jan 6, 2009 7:20 PM PST up reply actions
i think their minutes for him are jacked up — yahoo has the same mistake. he played more than that.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playbyplay?gameId=290106029&period=2
the play by play has him in there for quite a bit longer
He played
7:23 minutes, etc. I thought that stat looked bad.
There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)
My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that.
Season Tix: Section 315, with my sons
19 seconds left in the 4th
ESPN.com box scores have Darius playing 0 mins, grabbing 2 rebounds, blocking 2 shots and going 0-2 from the field……
Thanks to Dave talking everyone down from the ledge with his post, I no longer feel threatened by this...
But for the record, Chris Wallace is still a moron.
"I'd rather be thin than famous."
Its not the Blazers fault
The grizzlies traded Pau Gasol for 2 players that are no longer with the team and his little (big) brother. Which in trade made them the worst team in the west, other then the I-5 rival. I mean the OC Thunder. So now, not evan Ha Sue Jin would be cut from this “team”. I am scared that they will not cut D Miles.
ALLLL Rudy Then!!!!!
GRIZZLIES WAIVE DARIUS MILES
Merry Belated Christmas Blazer’s fans. Darius Miles has been waived by the Grizzlies.
http://www.thememphisedge.com/2009/01/06/grizzlies-waive-miles/
HUZZAH
I do feel for the guy though, I hope that somehow he can come back from that injury in a way that doesn’t screw us.
When would his contract expire with us? or does it not matter?
don't you mean that you feel for the guy
like you feel for any millionaire that seems like a db?
to be fair, i don’t know he’s a butt. but i’m also not convinced his rich butt deserves my pity.
"I never scored more than 38, even in Little League." ~ Roy, 52 pts
WOOT WOOT!
Now we just have to hope that there aren’t 4 or 5 teams plotting against us by each taking Darius on for 10 days and then waiving him until he hits 10 games….
RUDY > MJ
I am not 100% on this, but I believe once the deadline is hit
if you sign a guy to a 10 -day contract (I believe it is days, not games) you can only do so twice, before his contract get’s guarenteed for the remainder of the season.
It is still within the realm of possibility that Miles gets in 10 games this season. But is also within the realm of possibility that I’m holding the winning Powerball ticket. The odds of either happening are not too far apart. (And as Dave has pointed out – so what if he does. It is not that big a deal.)
hakkaa päälle !
The odds have gone way up
now that Memphis cleared his suspension for him. Kind of nice of them to pay him for all those games, only to have him play 2.
Somebody with injuries at the 3 could pick him up as cover and he could grab 2-3 games that way. Once he gets within five games, a single 10 day contract could do it.
I don’t expect it, but I don’t think it’s that far-fetched any more.
If you can't convince them, confuse them -- Harry Truman, U.S. President
I think we just need to expect him to play in 10 games and be done with this story
it’s a buzzkill, and there’s nothing to discuss. we just wring our hands about it. the guy is a prick, and is in our past. Let’s move on.
Bring back the Uncle Cliffy!
Wow
I hadn’t thought of that. I agree. Lets just get it over with. There’s probably some undercover payoff scheme to screw the Blazers anyway. Ha.
"Rudy’s flashy passes had the place whispering to each other like we were in junior high" ~BlazermaniacAndy
by courtsideerrandboy on Jan 6, 2009 9:53 PM PST up reply actions
"I never scored more than 38, even in Little League." ~ Roy, 52 pts
by shralpster on Jan 6, 2009 11:38 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
and it is funny
because as dave pointed out it doesnt screw us, it just fills a little cap, but we are prepared for it. he is not like the straw that breaks the camels back, or the home that we tried to buy and cant afford, but got a loan anyway. he is just a nuisance.
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein
by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Jan 7, 2009 11:51 AM PST up reply actions
nice to see David West torch another team tonight
he’s killing the Lakers with 30 so far, 7 mins left
Bring back the Uncle Cliffy!
Just proves
how bad LMA is that West could go off on him. He doesn’t do it to good teams, right?
If you can't convince them, confuse them -- Harry Truman, U.S. President
hehe
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein
by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Jan 7, 2009 11:52 AM PST up reply actions
The Bobcats beat the Celtics
our win over them is losing its luster a bit
Bring back the Uncle Cliffy!
Thanks alot Darius
Not only are you jacking up our salary, your screwin with our 100+ post streak. I wish you were a snowman.
"Rudy’s flashy passes had the place whispering to each other like we were in junior high" ~BlazermaniacAndy
by courtsideerrandboy on Jan 6, 2009 9:49 PM PST reply actions
DARIUS JUST GOT CUT
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!! Right before getting on the team plane!!
“Here Darius, here’s a bus ticket home!”
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!
http://www.thememphisedge.com/2009/01/06/grizzlies-waive-miles/
What team would pick him up?
He’s been cut from one of the best teams in the league and now one of the worst teams in the league.
isnt darius pretty quick?
he could go to NYKnicks play under d antoni.. or the nets don’t really have a stand out sf, so maybe he competes there
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein
by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Jan 7, 2009 11:57 AM PST up reply actions
I doubt Walsh and D'Antoni are in the mood to deal with another knucklehead
I also have a feeling that more than one GM is not willing to take on a guy who was told by a NBA approved doctor that he should no longer play basketball. Some GM’s have a conscience.
i'm not sure anyone would pick him up in this economy...
wouldn’t he get $500k guaranteed? that’s a lot for the owners of a crappy team and for a has been cancer. i can see Boston, Cleveland, and other legit teams take a 10 day chance since they have the money and the locker room to stand him but other than that, i don’t see any takers.
"Step up to my mic!!!" Joel's right and left fist
cancer? by all beat reporter accounts he sounds like an inspiration. AN INSPIRATION!!!!!!!!1
"I never scored more than 38, even in Little League." ~ Roy, 52 pts
I dont think we should think about trading sergio
I hate the thought of trading anyone, but can bear with letting Trout, Ike, or Shav go. I really like Channing, he fits in pdx sooooo well, but just not on the roster all that well. It would be sweet to have him around in case our bigs LA Oden Pryz get in foul trouble as they did against LA. He is a viable threat/ sub for LA, and I think should be the guy getting time over travis outlaw. He does not impress me especially lately.
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein
by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Jan 6, 2009 11:02 PM PST reply actions
I posted this in the Fanshot, but thought it was relevant and Norsktroll's reply
On NBATV
David Aldridge reported that if Miles contract goes back on Portland’s books, Portland would then be a luxury tax payer. Portland would pay into the pot that is distributed to the non-luxury tax teams at the end of the year.
So if you are a potential non-luxury tax team, taking on a couple of his very small 10-day contracts could be very beneficial to you and any other team in that situation. (I’m sure making you very popular with some ownerships.)
If this is true, I am 100% convinced now that Darius will play 10 games. Storyteller…please tell me I’m wrong.
Parkinglotj
Yup, it was a TrueHoop article with a salary expert I linked in my post on the Darius situation
Still, teams seem not too openly focused on screwing Portland just for the heck of it. Otherwise Memphis could have signed, played, and waived Miles far early to give him the ten games. But we shouldn’t feel all safe either, now that he served his suspension he becomes more attractive again.
by Norsktroll
If I heard right
A team would actually make money by playing Darius 8 more games. Lose a very little now and gain it back and more in the summer. Seems like a no-brainer to me, no matter how much I want to yak as I type this.
Parkinglotj
However,
I think the NBA and the Blazers could potentially have a problem with this, and look into it. From what I have read here, which may or may not be the best source in the world, that sort of behavior would not be looked kindly upon by the NBA at all. Also, it would not fly well in the exclusive NBA Upper Management Club. If it really was that much of a no-brainer for teams to do it fiscally, one of those owners that loves trying to operate and NBA at the lowest cost possible would have done exactly that already. I don’t think that will happen.
by usdblazerfan on Jan 7, 2009 12:57 AM PST up reply actions
Now that the latest Darius saga has drawn to a close
Does anyone else feel a little bad for the guy? I know I do.
And yes, I am aware you can’t have it both ways.
torn..
tominhawaii told me to say “Everybody dance now!”
Roy To The World
by Outlaw is Rejector on Jan 7, 2009 1:19 AM PST reply actions
also
I decided all questionable comments I make from here on out, I blame on Tom.
Roy To The World
by Outlaw is Rejector on Jan 7, 2009 1:19 AM PST up reply actions
however,
original comment was all Tom via Timbo
Roy To The World
by Outlaw is Rejector on Jan 7, 2009 1:20 AM PST up reply actions
which team signs him next?
after he plays a few more games for that team and gets waived the Jazz will sign him to get him to the his 10th game.
put a body on 'em
If I
Change my name to Darius, will I feel as important on Blazers Edge?
Roy To The World
by Outlaw is Rejector on Jan 7, 2009 1:25 AM PST reply actions
Either that
Or start translating foreign stuff that has to do with the Blazers. Then you’ll be important AND beloved.
Also, you wont keep appearing in trade rumors.
Link?
"...we have so many experts who think that you have to play defense, you have to rebound, you have to be a possession coach, you have to execute. I just laugh. Explosive offense is not as intimidating as dominant defense. But it is scary when you don't know how to stop someone." - George Karl, Nuggets coach
Griz or any other team
“I don’t think you’ve seen the last of him in the NBA,” Wallace said. “He showed he can come back and play in this league.”
As much as I am glad to see he got cut....
As a Blazers fan, this is good news for the cap situation, but the post earlier this week by Dave provided a bit more information on the topic.
The Blazers have planned for the future with the expectation of having Miles $9 million per season on the books, so if his salary gets put back on, there is no need to panic, but if it stays off we will find the team in a great situation.
The expiring contract of Raef LaFrentz should be another factor in the off season plans for the Blazers, his $10 million (i think) will come off the books which will be a big help should Miles go back on the books.
As a fan of the GAME itself, it’s a shame to see him get cut and possibly end his chance at a comeback, it would be pretty bad for this to prove to be the end of his career as he has shown he has the ability to contribute to a team which will give him the opportunity.
But I am sure we will hear more about this in the not too distant future, but I have been left with one question around the whole ‘10 games and the salary is back’ situation:
All posts and articles mention him playing the 10 games this season, if he did NOT play in 10 games this season, but manages to get a contract NEXT season, what happens with his salary?
Well this was a long post, but I am interested to see any outcomes from this news, and any opinions on my thoughts…..
Next year doesn't hurt us
This is the summer that matters, so if Darius’ salary goes back on our books next year because he plays ten games NEXT season, it would matter for luxury tax reasons, and for salary cap status for in-season trades next season, but it can’t retroactively affect whatever the team is going to do THIS season, or this summer, even though technically his salary would be on the books for both seasons. They can’t make us UNSIGN a player we’ve already signed, after all.
I already pulled all my hair out re: Darius
I have no more. I’m John Canzano.
Anway back to real news…I have this unshakable feeling Outlaw is being shopped more than is being admitted. Frye and Ike have no value. Sergio probably only has value to a few teams.
Blazer Fan
KP doesn't strike me as that kind of GM
I think he’s the type that targets a player and asks what it will take to get that player. I doubt he calls around and says, “what will you give me for this guy?”
yay!
Now I can pretend to feel bad for Miles again!
Jaws were hitting the floor as Greg repeatedly attempted to tear the rim off the backboard...
hahahaha
+1
Jaws were hitting the floor as Greg repeatedly attempted to tear the rim off the backboard...
I don’t feel bad for him. I was at Buffalo Wild Wings at Tanasbourne last year on a Sunday watching NFL. The Blazers were playing…I think it was at Toronto…anyway, D(bag)Miles used to be in there with his crew every Sunday and they were annoying as hell. During that game, I think BRoy nailed a 3 to win it at the end and everyone in BWW was high-fiving and Miles just sat there with his arms folded trying to look like he didn’t care. I used to feel semi-sorry for him, but after I saw that display I just said, “screw that guy”.
We used to see him in there almost every Sunday. We asked the waitress about them one time and she said they were super annoying and asked for all kinds of ridiculous things and demanded some kind of star treatment. She said the worst part is that they were the worst tippers in the whole place. So after tying up like 3 tables in the bar for hours on end and raising hell and acting like idiots, the poor waitresses got shafted. Classy.
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 7, 2009 12:28 PM PST reply actions
What's new?
I am in the restaurant business in downtown Portland on and off since the mid-eighties. I could tell you almost all NBA players (Blazers or not) that I encountered were terrible tippers.
Boomshakalaka!
Hey Darius!………Late.
hahah
"Rudy’s flashy passes had the place whispering to each other like we were in junior high" ~BlazermaniacAndy
by courtsideerrandboy on Jan 7, 2009 2:30 PM PST reply actions
Well, that would just be cheesy if someone did a reply JUST to hit 100…right? OOPS
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 7, 2009 3:36 PM PST up reply actions
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