April 2011 Basketball Wiretap

Wizards Won't Use Amnesty Clause On Lewis

Nov 30, 2011 11:16 PM

The Wizards will not use their amnesty clause on Rashard Lewis, according to his agent Tony Dutt.

Lewis is due a prorated portion of $21.1 million in 11-12 and $22.6 million in 12-13.

Because the Wizards are under the cap and therefore the luxury tax, there is no financial incentive for the club to use their amnesty clause on Lewis at this time. However, the Wizards could create substantial cap room by using their amnesty on Lewis at a future date.

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Tags: Rashard Lewis, Washington Wizards, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Raptors Likely To Wait On Amnesty Clause

Nov 29, 2011 2:35 PM

The Raptors are expected to wait at least a year before using the amnesty clause.

The amnesty clause can be used at any time in next six years on anyone on the roster July 1, 2011.

Linas Kleiza and Jose Calderon are the most likely amnesty candidates.

Doug Smith/Toronto Star

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Blazers Expected To Use Amnesty On Roy

Nov 29, 2011 12:50 AM

The Blazers are expected to use their amnesty clause on Brandon Roy immediately.

"Brandon's out," a league executive said on Monday. "Don't know the exact details, but everyone around the league knows it's way, way done. Paul and Bert (Kolde) are calling the shots on this one." 

Roy frequently played hurt and came back from injury too soon on multiple occasions in way that put his career in jeopardy.

John Canzano/Oregonian

Tags: Brandon Roy, Portland Trail Blazers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Biedrins Not An Amnesty Candidate

Nov 28, 2011 11:23 AM

The Warriors are not interested in using their amnesty provision on Andris Biedrins.

The team, instead, wants to make a push to acquire a big man such as Tyson Chandler, Samuel Dalembert, Marc Gasol, DeAndre Jordan or Nene.

Rusty Simmons/San Francisco Chronicle

Tags: Andris Biedrins, Golden State Warriors, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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