After previously insisting on contracts with performance incentives, the Memphis Grizzlies have relented and allowed Xavier Henry and Greivis Vasquez to sign more traditional rookie deals.
Grizzlies Finally Relent, Sign Xavier Henry To Full Rookie-Scale Contract
Last night, the whole thing finally got resolved, and it was the Grizzlies who ended up folding. Via Michael Tillery of the Memphis Commercial Appeal:
NBA teams are allowed to offer first-round draft picks anywhere between 80 and 120 percent of the mandated rookie scale slot for their draft positions. Teams traditionally offer the full 120, or at least attach reasonable incentives like Summer League participation and mandatory attendance at community functions. However, Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley insisted the Grizzlies only guarantee the players 100 percent of the scale and make the additional 20 percent contingent on the players either making the All-Rookie team, participating in NBA All-Star weekend or playing in at least 15 minutes a game in 70 games.
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