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Amare Stoudemire signs with Knicks, 5yr/$100 million
Should know about the rest of the free agents before long. Not sure if this takes the Knicks out of the running for Lebron, which could be a clue he is staying in Cleveland - or if this is a move to help them get him (and improve their team as well).
So far this crazy free agent class hasn't lived up to it's billing, hopefully it will start getting more interesting.
I meant to ask pvfan the other day if he was going to be a big Lakers fan now. Blake is heading to the Lakers apparently.
I'll pull for the Lakers and the Grizzlies. If they play each other I'll just hope Blake and Vasquez play well.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1inStripes
Blake could fit in well in LA next year. The PG position doesn't require you to work the ball around as much as it is key to stretch the defense. If Blake can keep popping the 3's he should make a great contribution.
And bosh and wade are to sign with Miami, uh-oh.
As long as the Lakers re-sign Fisher, Blake can step into Jordan Farmar's role and be an upgrade.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1inStripes
Fisher isn't big on the pay cut the Lakers are offering, but I think in the end he will re-sign.
Yeah. I think his excursion to Utah showed him that as a PG, he's best in the Triangle, and the only way he's running that is by sticking with Phil.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1inStripes
That's my trepidation about Blake if Fisher doesn't re-sign--Blake's good, but can he mold himself to be the starting PG in the Triangle? Not dogging him, just saying it's a system he hasn't run before...it would be a transition for any PG, not just him.
Boozer to the Bulls. 5 years 80 million dollars.
There were some early rumors that Blake could possibly go to Orlando to back up Jameer Nelson. That would put him as the back up making assists to the one and only JJ Red-ick.
That would have defintely increases his yearly assists numbers. :D
Then DD would have been a Magic fan with me :lol:
Blake will be fine in the triangle as long as he keeps firing outside shots like he has the last couple of years. The key for a PG in the triangle is to keep the stretched out and keep the D honest. Blake can do that. His assists will probably go down, but as long as he hits some jumpers and plays D he will be fine.
And the King joins Bosh and Wade in Miami! Holy ****.
this is insane
Lee is headed to Golden State in other news.
No idea how they don't just completely dominate everything. They have two of the top three or four players in the league, and three of the top ten on their team.
I know their team isn't even completely assembled, but **** whoever they guys are gonna be on the floor w/ them are going to have it made, no attention directed at them.
Who thought Rondo, Perkins, or Big Baby would be good in Boston when Garnett and Allen arrived?
Their problem will be if one of the big 3 gets hurt then they will have to have a rookie or 2nd/3rd level player really step up.
They could lose any of the big 3 and the other 2 can easily make up for it. Look what James and Wade did alone with the teams they had the past few yearsQuote:
Originally Posted by 1inStripes
What get beat in the first or second round of the playoffs? Thats real impressive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Milk3
I'm hoping they'll sign Raja Bell, it'll be easy picking up some decent free-agents, players will be eager. They traded Beasley to the Wolves for a 2nd round pick, which I know they needed the cap room, but I would have liked to see him stay somehow..that'd be that guy to step up easily. They'll get some decent vets in there now.
But what a ***** the Cavs owner is, he's insane too.
CLEVELAND -- Angered and betrayed by LeBron James' decision to leave for Miami, Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert accused the NBA's MVP of quitting during the playoffs.
Gilbert, who posted a letter to Cavs fans on the team's website shortly after James announced his plans to sign with the Heat, told The Associated Press late Thursday night that it's "accountability time" for James.
"He has gotten a free pass," Gilbert said in a phone interview with The AP. "People have covered up for [James] for way too long. Tonight we saw who he really is."
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Gilbert It's not about him leaving. It's the disrespect. It's time for people to hold these athletes accountable for their actions. Is this the way you raise your children? I've been holding this all in for a long time.
? -- Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert
Gilbert said James quit on the Cavs during their second-round series against the Boston Celtics, who rallied from a 2-1 deficit to eliminate Cleveland.
"He quit," Gilbert said. "Not just in Game 5, but in Games 2, 4 and 6. Watch the tape. The Boston series was unlike anything in the history of sports for a superstar."
The Cavaliers were beaten by 32 points in Game 5. During the game, James appeared distracted and uninterested, often glaring at Cleveland's coaches as the Cavs tried to foul to get back into the game in the second half. James also made some puzzling postgame comments, saying he had "spoiled" people with his play over seven seasons.
Gilbert also said he believes James quit on the Cavs in Game 6 of their series in 2009 against Orlando.
"Go back and look at the tape," he said. "How many shots did he take?"
Gilbert, who has owned the Cavs for five years, said he was most disappointed by James' behavior in the months leading up to the superstar's announcement that he is going to Miami to play with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Gilbert said James never returned a single phone message or text since the end of the season and that the Cavs were not informed of James' decision until he went on the air.
Gilbert said Rich Paul, one of James' business partners, called the Cavs moments before the announcement.
"LeBron James needs to go to another team with two superstars already so he can win a championship," Gilbert said. "We will win a championship before [the Heat] do."
Cavs reaction
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert gave his reaction to LeBron James leaving in an open letter to fans on the Cavs' website. Letter
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Gilbert said he now wishes he had done some things differently with James, who spent seven seasons with the Cavs.
"It's not about him leaving," Gilbert said. "It's the disrespect. It's time for people to hold these athletes accountable for their actions. Is this the way you raise your children? I've been holding this all in for a long time."
In Miami, Wade said he was stunned by Gilbert's comments.
"I think I'm happy that I have the owner that I have here in Miami," Wade told The Associated Press late Thursday night. "I'm happy Micky Arison is my owner. I couldn't believe it. I'm speechless. It's very unfortunate and I think it makes LeBron that much better about his decision.
"We knew 'Bron would take some backlash," Wade added in his interview with AP. "I told him he's a strong man for it."
In the letter posted on the Cavaliers' website Gilbert called the process on James' free agency "narcissistic, self-promotional build-up culminating with a national TV special of his 'decision' unlike anything ever 'witnessed' in the history of sports and probably the history of entertainment."
Gilbert told Cavs fans: "You simply don't deserve this kind of cowardly betrayal.
"I PERSONALLY GUARANTEE THAT THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS WILL WIN AN NBA CHAMPIONSHIP BEFORE THE SELF-TITLED FORMER 'KING' WINS ONE"
Gilbert promised that "curse" on Cleveland sports would follow James to Miami.
"The self-declared former 'King' will be taking the 'curse' with him down south," Gilbert wrote. "And until he does 'right' by Cleveland and Ohio, James [and the town where he plays] will unfortunately own this dreaded spell and bad karma."
Gilbert finished the letter by promising to put his focus on bringing a championship to Cleveland with the Cavaliers.
"I PROMISE you that our energy, focus, capital, knowledge and experience will be directed at one thing and one thing only:
"DELIVERING YOU the championship you have long deserved and is long overdue...."
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert says LeBron James quit during playoffs - ESPN@@AMEPARAM@@http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5365647@@AMEPARAM@@5365647
I wonder what Byron Scott is thinking right now?
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Originally Posted by 7teen
probably regretting his decision
Thank God Tom Izzo didn't go to Cleveland.
Looks like Fisher might be joining the big 3, made him a good offer.
Looks like Hedo and the Hawks Josh Childress is heading to PHX!
Hawks Josh Childress, or Olympiacos Josh Childress?
Yes he's playing for Greece's team, but it was a sign and trade deal with the Hawks. Solid player, along with a solid Hakim Warrick, plus Hedo...I'm not feeling as bad about losing Amare. Losing one of my favorite Suns in Barbosa, but I'll deal, esp with Dragic's potential.
Farmar is headed to the Nets, Tony Allen headed to Memphis.
Raja Bell is meeting with Kobe and possibly joining the Lakers.
A lot of smaller trades/signs I've missed until I just looked, only heard of a few of these really.
Tyson Chandler a Mav.
Kyle Korver a Bull.
Raymond Felton a Knick.
Kirk Hinrich a Wizard.
Big Z follows Lebron to Miami, Mike Miller too and Haslem resigned.
Eric Dampier a Bobcat.
Johan Petro a Nugget.
Corey Maggette/Anthony Randolph/Drew Gooden a Buck.
Travis Outlaw a Net.
Jermaine O'Neal a Celtic.
Daequen Cook a Thunder.
Al Jefferson a Jazz.
Chris Duhon a Magic.
From what I've heard, the Childress deal went through with the Suns, but Hedo's hasn't yet...since MJ and the Bobcats backed out of the 3 team deal.
The Hedo deal went through, he's a Sun. And Bell doesn't even give Kobe a chance, he's agreed to terms with Utah for a 3 year deal.
I am sure a lot of you don't give a crap but the Chicago Bulls offered JJ Red=ick a 3 year deal worth 20 million dollars. Magic have until friday to match the deal.
He'd be insane not to take that, he won't see that much money ever. He isn't worth that much, I don't see Orlando matching.
I agree, he has already signed it now just waiting on Orlando to make a move which I don't see them doing after just adding Chris Duhon and Quentin Richardson.Quote:
Originally Posted by R13
Bulls also added Korver but on their website they say that they want both where Korver can play a 3 as well to have some outside shooting.
Looks as if the Magic have matched Chicago's offer.
GM Otis Smith says and I quote ?It came down to me (thinking about) pedigree, DNA and things that most people don?t think about, guys who are winners,? Smith explained on Friday at RDV Sportsplex. ?You want to keep as many of those guys around in your program as you possibly can. It was less about the money for me and more about keeping a guy we?ve had around our organization for the past four years.?
I would link the article but due to filter it won't allow
I just now seen that on espn.com, wow is all I'll say.
Pardon my ignorance but what has he ever won?Quote:
Originally Posted by UTVols2
You don't have to win championships to be considered a winner, it's mainly in your preparation and attitude. That is what Otis is talking about. From year one to year four his play has improved drastically.Quote:
Originally Posted by pvfan
Say what? So, if you play for the New Jersey Nets you really could be a winner? What if you play for the Lakers, could you be a loser?Quote:
You don't have to win championships to be considered a winner
Was Ron Artest a winner in Sacramento? Was Gasol a winner in Memphis? How about Fisher in Utah? They were the same players they were then.Quote:
Originally Posted by pvfan
That is a matter of opinion. I for one think Artest has cleaned his act up a ton which has made him a better player. You could also make arguments that Fisher and Gasol have improved due to playing with Kobe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich_Kotite