Anthony Davis' Injury As I’m writing this, I have the T.V. on and
just saw back to back commercials featuring Anthony Davis. So it’s official…Davis
is a superstar. It’s a good thing he is making money for his acting because his
pockets might be about to take a huge hit.
Davis has been officially shut down for the rest of the season and will require surgery on both his torn labrum and for an undisclosed injury to his left knee. Not only will Davis miss the remainder of the season, but he will also be unavailable for the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Davis was figured to be a huge piece for the U.S. and his presence will certainly be missed.
This brings us to the financial implications of Davis’ injury. Due to the Derick Rose Clause, Davis could lose around $24 million over the length of his contract. In layman’s terms, if Davis doesn’t make one of the three All-NBA teams this season than he won’t see that $24MM. With LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, and Draymond Green all seemingly locks to make All-NBA teams, this leaves two open forward spots. Davis has an argument for this spot (24.3 PPG, 10.3 RPG), but he has played just 61 games this season and plays on a team that is a lackluster 26-44. Players on winning teams such as Paul Millsap, Paul George, and LaMarcus Aldridge could cause Davis to miss out on his lucrative bonus.
Davis has been officially shut down for the rest of the season and will require surgery on both his torn labrum and for an undisclosed injury to his left knee. Not only will Davis miss the remainder of the season, but he will also be unavailable for the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Davis was figured to be a huge piece for the U.S. and his presence will certainly be missed.
This brings us to the financial implications of Davis’ injury. Due to the Derick Rose Clause, Davis could lose around $24 million over the length of his contract. In layman’s terms, if Davis doesn’t make one of the three All-NBA teams this season than he won’t see that $24MM. With LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, and Draymond Green all seemingly locks to make All-NBA teams, this leaves two open forward spots. Davis has an argument for this spot (24.3 PPG, 10.3 RPG), but he has played just 61 games this season and plays on a team that is a lackluster 26-44. Players on winning teams such as Paul Millsap, Paul George, and LaMarcus Aldridge could cause Davis to miss out on his lucrative bonus.
Chandler Parsons The
27 year-old Mavericks swingman will be shut down for the rest of the season.
According to ESPN staff writer Tim MacMahon, Parsons will require surgery on a torn
meniscus in his right knee. This is the 2nd consecutive yeah Parsons’
season has ended prematurely. It comes at the worst time for the 35-35
Mavericks, as they fight for a playoff spot. Parsons has been playing great
basketball over the span of the last 2 months and will be missed down the
stretch.
This injury could affect Parsons’ contract situation this off-season. It has been widely believed that Parson will opt out of the final year of his contract. If Parsons turns down the $16 million owed to him, he will become an unrestricted free agent. With the rise in cap Parsons could be looking at a huge raise if offered a max contract. Parsons’ health could be a concern, but he is expected to be ready to go for off-season workouts.
This injury could affect Parsons’ contract situation this off-season. It has been widely believed that Parson will opt out of the final year of his contract. If Parsons turns down the $16 million owed to him, he will become an unrestricted free agent. With the rise in cap Parsons could be looking at a huge raise if offered a max contract. Parsons’ health could be a concern, but he is expected to be ready to go for off-season workouts.
Race for the Playoffs (West) It looks like the race to make
the playoffs will go down to the wire this year. In both conferences you have
teams clawing for a spot in the playoffs. In the West there are four teams
fighting for three playoffs spots. Portland, Dallas, Houston, and Utah are all separated
by 1.5 games with 11 games remaining. Utah is currently on the outside looking
in, but they are only a half-game behind the Rockets. On Wednesday night Utah
travels to Houston and Dallas will be in Portland. Hopefully you have League
Pass, because these are pivotal games that will impact the playoff race.
Race for the Playoffs (East) In the Eastern Conference there are four teams fighting for two remaining playoff spots. The Pacers, Bulls, Pistons, and Wizards are all separated by just 2 games. These teams are fighting hard to make the playoffs and have been playing some great basketball this past week. The Bulls and Pistons are on three game winning streaks, while the Wizards have won five straight. It will be worth monitoring these squads down the stretch. Keep an eye on the Bulls as they attempt to reintegrate Jimmy Butler into their offense following his return from injury.
Grayson Gold-Garvey
Race for the Playoffs (East) In the Eastern Conference there are four teams fighting for two remaining playoff spots. The Pacers, Bulls, Pistons, and Wizards are all separated by just 2 games. These teams are fighting hard to make the playoffs and have been playing some great basketball this past week. The Bulls and Pistons are on three game winning streaks, while the Wizards have won five straight. It will be worth monitoring these squads down the stretch. Keep an eye on the Bulls as they attempt to reintegrate Jimmy Butler into their offense following his return from injury.
Grayson Gold-Garvey
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