gmenroc Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 That's what I thought, thanks. So even tax-wise these guys aren't giving up a dime. Not in the general sense, no. As suggested above though, it's possible that some teams ask a player to give up a portion overall, in order to guarantee a larger percentage. So, if originally a 5 year deal for $20 million with a $5 million signing bonus...often quoted as 5 year deal with $5 million guaranteed...potentially worth $25 million total. This deal could be restructured at a cost to the player for say $2 million to up the signing bonus to $12 million. Therefore, the deal becomes 5 year deal for $18 million with a $12 million signing bonus. In some cases, a player would be willing to do this to guarantee their receipt of the $$ regardless of whether or not they're cut/traded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeMesiS Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Did he restrutured because of his awful play last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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