Bucks unnecessarily guarantee Kendall Marshall’s contract early
Oct 28, 2014, 9:33 PM EDT
Milwaukee Bucks v New York Knicks Kendall Marshall, whom the Bucks acquired off waivers from the Lakers, had a fully unguaranteed minimum-salary contract with no guarantee date this season.
That means Marshall would make $13,075 per day he remained on the team. If he were still on the roster Jan. 10, the rest of his $915,243 season salary would become become fully guaranteed.
But Milwaukee is guaranteeing Marshall all that money now.
Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports:
Despite holding the flexibility to wait until January for a decision, the Milwaukee Bucks have guaranteed the contract of point guard Kendall Marshall for the 2014-15 season, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
In technical terms, there’s little reason to guarantee Marshall’s contract now.
This probably isn’t a big deal, though. Marshall, Milwaukee’s backup point guard, is a great value. The Bucks almost certainly weren’t going to waive him anyway.
But what if Marshall gets hurt? What if his contract is necessary to facilitate a trade that wants to waive Marshall?
There are other factors, though. This gives Marshall peace of mind, which could help him play better. It might also endear the Bucks to Marshall, who becomes a free agent next summer.
Perhaps most importantly: It appeases Marshall’s agent, Alex Saratsis who also represents Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Taking a slight chance on having to eat a relative small amount of money, the Bucks gained a little good will.
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- neutronjimmy123 - Oct 28, 2014 at 9:54 PM
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You know something.. Maybe he will play better now having something hanging over his head in regards to money.
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- kelmcc - Oct 28, 2014 at 10:10 PM
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How crazy is it that management wants to do right by an employee… I’m absolutely shocked as well. Especially knowing how that reflects on Milwaukee as a destination and for potential free agents. I mean seriously… who wants to play for a management team that wants to keep players in the fold and happy??!?! Especially with all the positives of playing in Wisconsin in the winter on a team with absolutely no cache or brand appeal.
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- teedraper - Oct 28, 2014 at 11:24 PM
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How about just doing the right thing for a player in your organization you worthless fluffer disguised as a writer. Gawd I hate you people.
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- campcouch - Oct 29, 2014 at 12:31 AM
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The new owners might be trying to establish something positive.
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- adoombray - Oct 29, 2014 at 2:12 AM
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This kid has never had a fair shot. He is totally screwed now that he’s playing for Kidd, who has demonstrated no leadership or teaching qualities or anything that makes us believe his skills on the court translated to coaching. Still. I’m glad for him. I still think he can be an NBA quality guard with his passing.
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- klinickal - Oct 29, 2014 at 6:55 AM
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He is their best point guard.
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- nickjackalson - Oct 29, 2014 at 11:21 AM
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beg to differ
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- nickjackalson - Oct 29, 2014 at 11:22 AM
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like you must be joking or something?
