If Chris Samuels does retire..?

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

There's no injury relief, we have to take the hit.

Well, the money guaranteed to him has to hit the cap sometime. But I don't think it will accelerate. Deion didn't play here in 2001 or 2002, but they didn't accelerate his cap hit until December of 2002.

I'd imagine you could do something with Samuels that's similar.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Well, the money guaranteed to him has to hit the cap sometime. But I don't think it will accelerate. Deion didn't play here in 2001 or 2002, but they didn't accelerate his cap hit until December of 2002.

I'd imagine you could do something with Samuels that's similar.

I am almost 100% certain that if you trade or cut a player, any remaining signing bonus is accelerated into the current year. You would have to manipulate the release date in some fashion.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

I am almost 100% certain that if you trade or cut a player, any remaining signing bonus is accelerated into the current year. You would have to manipulate the release date in some fashion.

Well, that's exactly it. He's not being released.

If I'm wrong, someone who is more well-versed in the CBA should correct me.