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Rasheed would be visiting other clubs today but wanted to spend time with his family. He will travel next week. Other teams in play are Orlando, San Antonio and Dallas. It is not just about the money. The team has to have a realistic chance at a championship. The Lakers were in the hunt until they signed Ron Artest. He did visit Dallas last week but it was not regarding a basketball matter.
The Bucks, Ramon Sessions' agent, Jimmy "Chubby" Wells, said Thursday that 10 to 12 NBA teams have inquired about the 23-year-old point guard. But Wells said no contract offers had been made yet to the restricted free agent. "We've not talked numbers yet with anybody," Wells said. "The unrestricted guys will go first, and then it will get to the restricted (free agents). Once we get to that point, it will happen fast." Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
I saw this kid play Fresno State when he played his collegiate career @ Nevada. And he's a baller
I saw this kid play Fresno State when he played his collegiate career @ Nevada. And he's a baller
rumors are AI to chicago (so ben gordon + him switch places)?
The Bulls and Pistons could be working on a sign-and-trade deal that would keep Ben Gordon in Detroit, but send Allen Iverson to Chicago.
This may just be the thoughts of CBS' Ken Berger, and not an actual plan the teams are discussing, but it's probably worth noting that a deal could be worked out that would send Iverson to the Bulls. The Grizzlies, Bobcats and Heat are also said to be interested in signing Iverson.
The Bulls and Pistons could be working on a sign-and-trade deal that would keep Ben Gordon in Detroit, but send Allen Iverson to Chicago.
This may just be the thoughts of CBS' Ken Berger, and not an actual plan the teams are discussing, but it's probably worth noting that a deal could be worked out that would send Iverson to the Bulls. The Grizzlies, Bobcats and Heat are also said to be interested in signing Iverson.
There's so much out there with the Jazz right now that it's hard to know what to believe. They're talking to teams about Andrei Kirilenko, according to some people, and they're talking to teams about Carlos Boozer, according to others. Either way, with the Jazz's payroll at $73 million and climbing, they're going to explore any and all options. Kirilenko's preference is to stay in Utah while Boozer has yet to be heard from publicly since his decision Tuesday to opt against free agency and play out the final year of his contract. Salt Lake Tribune
The Jazz, it's been learned and confirmed, engaged in recent trade talk with the Houston Rockets about a possible deal that would have brought seven-time NBA All-Star swingman Tracy McGrady to Utah for small forward Andrei Kirilenko. The Jazz, however, have no current desire to make the trade — for reasons including, but not necessarily limited to, McGrady's health situation and contract status.
The Jazz, it's been learned and confirmed, engaged in recent trade talk with the Houston Rockets about a possible deal that would have brought seven-time NBA All-Star swingman Tracy McGrady to Utah for small forward Andrei Kirilenko. The Jazz, however, have no current desire to make the trade — for reasons including, but not necessarily limited to, McGrady's health situation and contract status.
ESPN.com's John Hollinger reported Saturday that "my sources informed me that Oklahoma City — the team with the biggest stack of chips remaining — is highly unlikely to splurge this summer" and that "given that the best available young players (Millsap, New York's David Lee and Milwaukee's Ramon Sessions, all restricted free agents) are poor fits on the Thunder's roster, OKC plans to continue with its patient approach rather than overpaying for parts that don't fit especially well."
Doc Rivers may get a second chance to coach Grant Hill. The last time it didn't turn out so well. Rivers, now coach of the Boston Celtics, and Hill, an unrestricted free agent who played last season for the Phoenix Suns, will meet Sunday in Orlando to discuss the possibility of working together again.
The Boston Globe is reporting that free agent Rasheed Wallace has committed to sign a contract with the Celtics.
The deal is expected to be two years at the mid-level exception (approximately $5.8 million), as the Celtics' enthusiastic recruiting paid off in a big way. Rasheed was reportedly impressed by Danny Ainge's promise that his arrival wouldn't prohibit the Celtics from adding more talent to the roster. It remains to be seen whether this affects Boston's stance toward restricted FA Glen Davis.
The deal is expected to be two years at the mid-level exception (approximately $5.8 million), as the Celtics' enthusiastic recruiting paid off in a big way. Rasheed was reportedly impressed by Danny Ainge's promise that his arrival wouldn't prohibit the Celtics from adding more talent to the roster. It remains to be seen whether this affects Boston's stance toward restricted FA Glen Davis.
grant hill would be a nice fit to come off the bench for the celts...
im glad they got rasheed, now there right back up at the top... there starting 5 is crazy now
C - Rasheed/KG
PF - KG/Rasheed
SF - Paul Pierce
SG - Ray Allen
PG - Rajon Rondo
damn all they need is another off the bench guard, or hill and its a wrap cuzz they got davis and perkins and marbury off the bench... they do need to resign powe, but they will have to for minimum if he wants to take it other wise he can get more money with another team, but not that much more...
im glad they got rasheed, now there right back up at the top... there starting 5 is crazy now
C - Rasheed/KG
PF - KG/Rasheed
SF - Paul Pierce
SG - Ray Allen
PG - Rajon Rondo
damn all they need is another off the bench guard, or hill and its a wrap cuzz they got davis and perkins and marbury off the bench... they do need to resign powe, but they will have to for minimum if he wants to take it other wise he can get more money with another team, but not that much more...