Wink,wink.

[JBMetzEA@aol.com]

>>>I figured it was something like that.  How stupid is that, anyway?  What
good did it do either side to put the agreement in writing?  If the 'Wolves
had reneged on their promise, did Smith expect to take it to the league and
say, "look at this illegal deal they aren't living up to"!  So, the league
has effectively told the teams, if you're going to make secret deals, don't
be stupid like the Timberwolves, do it like everyone else and make it a
handshake deal.  Really, I don't see how this is any less risky for the
player, since the written deal isn't worth the paper it's printed on.

Jim<<<
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    Tell that to a judge. The league may not want to hear about it, but a 
contract is a contract.
JB