magicbalala245 Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 The agent for Rashard Lewis(notes) said the Washington Wizards told him they don’t plan to use the league’s amnesty clause on the forward. Lewis is the NBA’s second highest-paid player, trailing only Kobe Bryant(notes) with a $21.1 million salary this season and $22.7 million in 2012-13. The proposed amnesty rule in the new labor agreement would allow the Wizards to waive Lewis and remove the money owed him from the team salary for cap and tax purposes. Lewis averaged 11.7 points and 5.1 rebounds for Washington and Orlando last season. “It’s not going to happen,” Dutt said. “I spoke to them [Wednesday] afternoon. They see him as a big part of what they hope to do going forward, not only as a player but a leader.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted December 1, 2011 Owner Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 BLATCHE IS GONE! Just kidding. Maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AboveLegit Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Not surprised, we're not going to sign any big FA's this year and let Lewis' contract expire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Built Ford Tough Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Yeah, it doesn't make much sense to waste it on him if you don't plan on signing any big free agents this summer. Keep him around as a mentor to Vesely. Should the opportunity arise next summer where they need to free up some cash to sign a free agent, then use it on him next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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