Trail Blazers 20 Greatest Moments: Post Jail Blazers

13.) The Amnesty Clause

Jan 8, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers president Chris McGowan (left), owner Paul Allen (center) and general manager Neil Olshey (right) watch the game against the Miami Heat during the second quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

The 2010 NBA CBA (collective bargaining agreement) allowed each team to shed one disastrous contract. It was around this time that the Trail Blazers had realized that Brandon Roy‘s best days were behind him. On 12/15/11 the Blazers used this clause on the former All-Star.