Sources also say that Philadelphia maintains an affinity for Paul Reed — revered as Bball Paul during his four-season stint with the 76ers — but the current expectation is that the Sixers would not pursue a reunion with Reed until after the Feb. 6 trade deadline.Source: marcstein.substack.com
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
The Pistons, by waiving Paul Reed Jr., are under the “floor” or the minimum team salaries. This is an under-covered area of the 2023 CBA that encourages team spending, punishing low spenders – 8:04 PM
The Pistons, by waiving Paul Reed Jr., are under the “floor” or the minimum team salaries. This is an under-covered area of the 2023 CBA that encourages team spending, punishing low spenders – 8:04 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Pistons reportedly waiving Paul Reed sportando.basketball/en/pistons-rep… – 4:59 PM
Pistons reportedly waiving Paul Reed sportando.basketball/en/pistons-rep… – 4:59 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Oklahoma City is a team I have had marked down as a Paul Reed suitor for a very long time. Could see that being a match – 3:14 PM
Oklahoma City is a team I have had marked down as a Paul Reed suitor for a very long time. Could see that being a match – 3:14 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
The Detroit Pistons are waiving center Paul Reed, sources tell ESPN. In 12 games, Reed has averaged 4.8 points and 2.3 rebounds in 10 minutes. The move was made to give Detroit roster and salary flexibility with the NBA trade deadline less than two months away. pic.x.com/93AOdymJXP – 3:00 PM
The Detroit Pistons are waiving center Paul Reed, sources tell ESPN. In 12 games, Reed has averaged 4.8 points and 2.3 rebounds in 10 minutes. The move was made to give Detroit roster and salary flexibility with the NBA trade deadline less than two months away. pic.x.com/93AOdymJXP – 3:00 PM
More on this storyline
Eric Pincus: The Pistons, by waiving Paul Reed Jr., are under the “floor” or the minimum team salaries. This is an under-covered area of the 2023 CBA that encourages team spending, punishing low spenders -via x.com / December 14, 2024
Eric Pincus: Teams must get to the floor before the start of the regular season, lest they lose their share of the luxury tax distribution (currently about $19m). DET got there by claiming Reed before the season. Letting him go now gives them a day to get back up to the floor -via x.com / December 14, 2024
Bobby Marks: Roster/Financial ramifications on the Paul Reed waiver in Detroit 💰Cap hit: $2.48M 💰Cap space: $15.5M 💰Below the minimum floor: $1,418,136 🏀Open roster spots: 2 -via Twitter @BobbyMarks42 / December 14, 2024
