((HT: Ian Thomsen at si.com))Okay, so Darius Miles ((pictured, thanks/Joe Murphy-Getty Images)) , formerly of the Memphis Grizzlies was supposed to be hanging them up for good two seasons ago when he was a Portland Trail Blazer. He underwent microfracture surgery to repair his right knee. The injury was considered to be "career-ending" by a medical examiner appointed by the NBA.
But wait... there's more...
He's played in eight games this year with two teams during the exhibition and regular season
- including Memphis who waived him last week so they wouldn't have to pay him for the full season.
If Miles plays in two more games, his old contract numbers roll back to the Portland salary table, they get charged a boatload of money since they would surpass the luxury tax threshold, and they would be out of play when it came to signing free agents next year...
What to do...???
If you're Trailblazer President Larry Miller, you fire off a lengthy e-mail to your counterparts warning them that, as you shake your index finger at them electronically, they better not sign Miles...
To wit... the final paragraph...
"Please be aware that if a team engages in such conduct, the Portland Trail Blazers will take all necessary steps to safeguard its rights, including, without limitation, litigation.''
Don't be surprised if Miles tries to gain employ in a right-to-work state...
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