The OKC Thunder and Davis Bertans revised their contract, removing a clause triggering a $16 million guarantee if Bertans played 75% of games. His salary guarantee for next season increased from $5 million to $5.25 million. The Portland Trail Blazers were granted a $5.8 million Disabled Players Exception due to Robert Williams III's season-ending injury. This exception is rarely awarded, with only 71 being granted since 2000, and 21% of them being used.
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From a pure historical perspective, 71 Disabled Player Exceptions (DPE) have been awarded since 2000. 15 (21%) have been used with the last by OKC in 2022 (acquired Maurice Harkless).
The Portland Trail Blazers have been awarded a $5.8 million Disabled Players Exception in wake of Robert Williams III’s season-ending injury, sources tell ESPN.
The Portland Trail Blazers have awarded a $5.8 million Disabled Players Exception in wake of Robert Williams III’s season-ending injury, sources tell ESPN.
Sources: The OKC Thunder and Davis Bertans agreed to a contract revision. A clause was removed that if Bertans played 75% of games this season, it would trigger a $16 million guarantee next season. His salary guarantee has increased from $5 million to $5.25 million next season.