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Ridiculous that the rockets structured it so the Knicks would take a huge cap hit if they tried to match it? Sounds like the rockets just know how to get what they want.

The Union allows teams to structure contracts this way to give RFAs some leverage. I think its good that Lin agreed to it and used some of what limited power he has. The Knicks see it as a betrayal and will play it up that way.

It's funny to see Anthony say something, especially about contract negotiations when he the one (the first one) to force his team to trade him. In my book, he loses the ability to ever comment on someone elses contracts or their choice of teams.

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Posted by ATLTiger

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Posted on 7/15/12 at 5:06 pm to brmark70816

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The Knicks see it as a betrayal and will play it up that way.

well if this is true...

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Writes Berman, “The Knicks were bitter because they told Lin immediately the club would match the original offer and Lin apparently shared the information with the Rockets. Lin and Houston then plotted to redo it. Lin secretly flew into Las Vegas without informing the Knicks to renegotiate the contract and sign it.”

... it does seem like a bit of a betrayal. unless I'm misunderstanding, the re-done deal was the same money only moved around for the poison pill. so why do that to the Knicks unless he wanted to leave? seems like he was saying his heart was in Houston.

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Posted by TigerStripes06

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Posted on 7/15/12 at 5:09 pm to brmark70816

Exactly. The Knicks can bitch all they want. They are the ones that dropped the ball.

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