http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3822911

Quote:If Miles plays in two more games this season, Portland will be on the hook for $18 million -- the amount remaining on Miles' contract, which would count against Portland's salary cap and could force the team to pay luxury tax.

Hours before Miles cleared waivers Friday, Portland team president Larry Miller sent an e-mail to the other 29 NBA teams warning of legal action if a team takes Miles simply to adversely impact Portland's salary cap.

Ok legal eagles, any merit to Portland's (possible) case? Could you sue another team if you believed they signed a player just to keep him away from you?

(01-10-2009 08:51 PM)jh Wrote:  http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3822911

Quote:If Miles plays in two more games this season, Portland will be on the hook for $18 million -- the amount remaining on Miles' contract, which would count against Portland's salary cap and could force the team to pay luxury tax.

Hours before Miles cleared waivers Friday, Portland team president Larry Miller sent an e-mail to the other 29 NBA teams warning of legal action if a team takes Miles simply to adversely impact Portland's salary cap.

Ok legal eagles, any merit to Portland's (possible) case? Could you sue another team if you believed they signed a player just to keep him away from you?

I think Miles could sue Portland for Tortuous Interference with Business Opportunity if he doesn't get signed by another NBA Team.

Players Association could also have a collusion case.

PA had already threatened to intervene in this situation, given the letter. The woeful Grizzlies, who had actually had him on the roster earlier this season for a few games, have re-signed him. I don't see how Portland can win in this situation, as the Grizzlies are probably better with him on the team. It's gonna be tough to prove it's only for salary cap implications.

Just goes to show you should never sign such a mediocre talent for that much money.