Hours after acquiring swigman Hassan Adams and cash considerations from the Toronto Raptors for a future conditional second round draft pick, the Clippers waive Adams.
More to come.
UPDATE: Henry Abbott explains the transactions this way:
Toronto wanted to do this because it got them under the luxury tax threshold, which is worth more than $3 million. But what, exactly, was in it for the Clippers? My best guess: The cash.
And, one other thing. That second-round pick could be very conditional. Teams will occasionally protect a pick for something like picks 31-55, which means they only give it up if they’re one of the best teams in the NBA.
If that’s what the Clippers did, then of course they didn’t give up anything. So it’s some paper shuffling for some money. It’s all pretty harmless stuff. Unless … you’re Hassan Adams.
Meanwhile, the Clippers still desperately need some perimeter help.
10 Responses
This is funny. They acquired Hassan Adams and the same day the clippers let him go. Could somebody explain what was the purpose for this move?
Posted on January 7th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
It was as a favor to the Raptors. This move helps Toronto stay under the luxury tax.
Posted on January 7th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
The Clippers remain my favorite dramatic soap opera…
Posted on January 7th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Wish I could get some “cash considerations” for this horrendous season.
Posted on January 7th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Can’t we get Livingston back for pennies? Surely he’ll be better at point than Collins.
Posted on January 7th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Livingston just went to Memphis.
Posted on January 7th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
I heard Livy was also waived
Posted on January 7th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
the clippers are a joke…
Posted on January 7th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
fred jones is coming back
Posted on January 7th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
I hope Fred Jones does not come back.
Posted on January 8th, 2009 at 12:20 am
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