Suns Extend Qualifying Offer to Brooks - Delay the Excising of Vince Cancer... er Carter

by Eutychus on Jun 23, 2011 10:43 AM MST

So really.. this isn't much news - but the Suns officially started tying up some of the loose ends on their 'to do' list this off-season.

First, they tendered a $2.9 Million qualifying offer to mid-season acquisition point guard Aaron Brooks officially making him a restricted free-agent.

Seth breaks this down from Twitter.

The Suns also renegotiated the contract time-frame for Vince Carter. Originally the team had agreed to make a decision (Either pay him his due $18 Million and keep him for next season - or waive his contract and pay him his guaranteed $4 Million) on Carter's contract by June 30th, now the team has until the beginning of 2011-12 Free-Agency to do that... whenever that is. Here's more again from Seth and the mothership,

While the move certainly gives the Suns more flexibility in trade discussions -- having a slashable $18 million contract is always a good bargaining chip in today's cap-conscious NBA -- it is somewhat puzzling that Carter would agree to go down this route. It would seem that he incurs no benefits for this decision, as it only muddles and delays the eight-time All-Star's future plans. Though, who knows, this may just be a case of Carter being a good Samaritan and taking one for the team.

So will Vince's contract be traded for valuable assets? Are we just delaying the inevitable for reasons stated, to "avoid paying a big chunk of money" right now?? Does that make sense? Maybe it just means the Suns want to explore more options...

But what do we make of the offer to Aaron Brooks, is it a sign of things to come? Is it business as usual? Will the draft tonight reveal more about Aaron Brooks' future here in PHX, or will it tell more about that of Zabian Dowdell?

So many questions, but at least the Suns are starting to take care of business. Now about that draft... and what about that one guy Grant Hill...

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GO SUNS!

by Migonads on Jun 23, 2011 10:45 AM MST via mobile reply actions

"Does Carter actually have a heart!?"

Should have been another question

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by Eutychus on Jun 23, 2011 10:47 AM MST reply actions

my best guess

is Banker Bob bribed him to delay getting his $4m so that Bob could have more cash on hand during lock out

The extension give no additional time to trade him. They already had until June 30…So now on July 1 the lock out starts and everything is on hold. Then once lock out ends, his new deadline to waive him is start of free agency (aka the new July 1).

So the extended period can’t be used to make a deal anyway and the way it’s written, they have to either buy him out BEFORE free agency or he gets paid his full $18m.

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by Seth Pollack on Jun 23, 2011 10:54 AM MST up reply actions

Carter felt guilty for taking so much of Sarver's money for sucking last year.

Making him feel like he owes Sarver this. This will help VC sleep better at night, and he still has piles and piles of cash to use as pillows.

by East Bay Ray on Jun 23, 2011 11:00 AM MST up reply actions

Nah, his jammies are made of cash.

Don't trade Dudley!

by Beavis 25 on Jun 23, 2011 11:01 AM MST up reply actions

No. He already gts enough sleep during games. It is called sleepgaming

by Suns Fan For Life on Jun 23, 2011 11:09 AM MST up reply actions 3 recs

haha

They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...
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by Eutychus on Jun 23, 2011 11:27 AM MST up reply actions

But a trade could still happen today, right?

It’s only the 23rd and if we could find a team willing to take on his semi-expiring asset in the draft to obtain either an additional pick or player, that is still an option, correct?

by 7footer on Jun 23, 2011 11:02 AM MST up reply actions

Til the start of free agency

the reason it give no extra time is that there will be a lockout during that time.

Bismack Biyombo or Bust!!!

by jc79 on Jun 23, 2011 11:03 AM MST up reply actions

Right...

I was just making sure the additional time didn’t change our option to trade him before the lockout. Although a trade for Carter’s contract appears very unlikely at this point, it’s still good to have the ability to do so if the opportunity should present itself.

by 7footer on Jun 23, 2011 11:07 AM MST up reply actions

I was under the impression it bought the Suns additional time, so my theory was that they want more time to try and move him, but I guess not. Confused like Shaggy and Scooby before commercial break…

by Toon Army Sun on Jun 23, 2011 12:23 PM MST up reply actions

I like it...

Thanks to Vince for being a team layer with this issue. It shows he is trying to help the organization even though he realizes he will no longer be a part of it. He was always a nice guy on and off the court, and this gesture of good will should earn him some extra brownie points with the fans even if they disliked him on the floor.

Also, the Aaron Brooks offer was timely and fair. I’m sure he will receive other offers for more money once the CBA is agreed to, but we will still have the right to match them.

Good moves so far by Babby and Co…Let’s see if we can keep the ball rolling all the way through the draft!

by 7footer on Jun 23, 2011 10:51 AM MST reply actions

Another thing...

The reasonable yet low qualifying offer for Brooks gives us a great deal of flexibility with our PG position going forward. If we can snag a promising young point guard in the draft or even free agency we can simply let Brooks walk once he receives a better offer. However, if we can’t get another PG either through the draft or in the beginning of free agency we can match any offer he receives and hold onto Brooks for another season; guaranteeing that we have adequate depth at that position no matter what. This was a very good move and a smart offer to allow for both scenarios.

by 7footer on Jun 23, 2011 10:58 AM MST up reply actions

It was a no-brainer

even I would have done this

Bismack Biyombo or Bust!!!

by jc79 on Jun 23, 2011 11:01 AM MST up reply actions

Yeah, but we're talking about the same FO than nearly failied to capitalize on the TPE for Amare...

So, yeah…I’m still happy we got it done, and did it the the right way.

by 7footer on Jun 23, 2011 11:04 AM MST up reply actions

That was just Bob

now he’s got a lawyer running things. You know the lawyer won’t let the money get away.

Bismack Biyombo or Bust!!!

by jc79 on Jun 23, 2011 11:05 AM MST up reply actions

Agreed. Good moves. They are doing solid right now, much better than when they overpaid Chilly and Hedo. They are making smart decisions now.

by BringBackBarkley17 on Jun 23, 2011 8:41 PM MST up reply actions

The Carter carcuss really didnt have anything to gain from this...

somehow the Suns always end up with the good samaritans. I guess we are the Mother Teresa of the NBA.

Slumdog Millionaire without the million.

by atkammoh on Jun 23, 2011 10:54 AM MST reply actions

Haha!

I guess we are the Mother Teresa of the NBA.

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by Eutychus on Jun 23, 2011 11:30 AM MST up reply actions

We need to get meaner

We should trade for a total dick

Bismack Biyombo or Bust!!!

by jc79 on Jun 23, 2011 11:31 AM MST up reply actions

Beasely could be our mean guy...

Or we could trade for Sasha… wait never mind.

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by Eutychus on Jun 23, 2011 11:34 AM MST up reply actions

I dont know that Beasely is that mean.

I don’t recall him even reacting after taking a hard, flagrant foul from Bynum this past season, but then again I only saw highlights so maybe I missed that part.

by Chris_Coffel on Jun 23, 2011 12:50 PM MST up reply actions

I know if he did,

but I’ve seen him ‘look’ mean? Does that count?

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by Eutychus on Jun 23, 2011 1:34 PM MST up reply actions

I *Don't know if he did

They say "don't swim with the sharks", but I'm faster than sharks so it's not a big deal...
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by Eutychus on Jun 23, 2011 1:34 PM MST up reply actions

oh he reacted alright

idk if u saw the full highlight

but there was A LOT of jawing from Beasley afterwards.

by rainmann on Jun 23, 2011 1:34 PM MST up reply actions

THEY'RE GOING TO TRADE CARTER FOR JOSH SMITH!

Except they’re not :(

Steve Nash, the league's MVP, is a longhaired Canadian who spoke out against the war in Iraq and reads The Communist Manifesto. Quentin Richardson declared after a game-winning shot that it "was like Hamlet. It was a suspense thriller, and I killed them at the end." Amare Stoudemire, when asked to comment on a 22-point third quarter against the Kings, said, "I've got a tendency to jump over some guys' heads and throw it down."

by rsavaj on Jun 23, 2011 11:01 AM MST reply actions