Tim MacMahon: Sources: The Jazz have been granted a $2.924 million disabled player exception due to…

Utah Jazz granted $2.924 million disabled player exception

The Utah Jazz have been granted a $2.924 million disabled player exception by the NBA, according to ESPN's Tim MacMahon. The exception was granted due to the season-ending injury to forward Rudy Gay, who suffered a torn left ACL in January. The disabled player exception allows teams to exceed the salary cap in order to sign a replacement player for an injured player who is expected to miss at least half of the season. The Jazz are expected to use the exception to sign a veteran free agent, such as LaMarcus Aldridge or Blake Griffin.

What is a disabled player exception?

A disabled player exception is a roster exception that allows NBA teams to exceed the salary cap in order to sign a replacement player for an injured player who is expected to miss at least half of the season. The exception is granted by the NBA and is based on the salary of the injured player. The Jazz were granted a $2.924 million disabled player exception due to the season-ending injury to forward Rudy Gay, who suffered a torn left ACL in January.

How much is the Jazz's disabled player exception?

The Jazz's disabled player exception is $2.924 million. The amount of the exception is based on the salary of the injured player. In this case, Rudy Gay was earning $12.2 million this season, so the Jazz were granted a disabled player exception of $2.924 million, which is 25% of Gay's salary.

Who can the Jazz sign with their disabled player exception?

The Jazz can sign any free agent with their disabled player exception. However, the player must meet certain criteria, such as having at least three years of NBA experience. The Jazz are expected to use the exception to sign a veteran free agent, such as LaMarcus Aldridge or Blake Griffin.

What impact will the disabled player exception have on the Jazz?

The disabled player exception will allow the Jazz to add a veteran player to their roster without having to trade any of their current players. This will give the Jazz a boost in their quest for a playoff berth. The Jazz are currently 23-26 and in ninth place in the Western Conference.