2009 Free-Agency Thread

[Pugz]

I see all that, but I don't see them giving DLee Boozer type money.

 

[Pugz]

Raymond Felton's agent Kevin Bradbury left a meeting with Charlotte general manager Rod Higgins disappointed and far apart in negotiations.

"We're definitely not close as far as what we're discussing and what we think fair market (value) is for Raymond," Bradbury said Wednesday, a day after the meeting.

While Bradbury declined to discuss numbers, he indicated there was a surprisingly significant difference in the deals he and Higgins proposed for the restricted free agent point guard.

Bradbury said both sides remain interested in a lengthy contract.

"At this point I'm not as encouraged as I was a day ago or even a week ago, but that doesn't mean that it can't get done," Bradbury said. "We just have to keep talking."

Via Canadian Press

 

[dez]

Argentinian Walter Herrmann, who played in the NBA with the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Bobcats, has signed a two year contract with Euroleague powerhouse Tau Ceramica, according to a report by euroleague.net.

 

[Pugz]

The Oklahoma City Thunder waived guard Earl Watson it was announced today by Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti.

The 8-year NBA veteran appeared in 68 games (18 starts) with Oklahoma City this past season and averaged 6.6 points, 5.8 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 26.1 minutes per contest.

Watson, a 6-1 guard out of UCLA, holds career averages of 7.3 points, 4.6 assists, 2.2 rebounds in 597 career games (156 starts) with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Denver Nuggets, the Memphis Grizzlies and the Seattle Supersonics.

Via RealGM Staff Report

Won't happen but I'd love for him to come to Detroit to be our backup PG.

 

[The Young One]

SMH now Hermann isnt in the league anymore.

 

[MapleLeaf]

Reports on twitter are that Marquis Daniels is likely headed to Boston

 

[Pugz]

SMH now Hermann isnt in the league anymore.

We didn't resign him cause he asked if we would let him go back overseas. He misses it.

 

[MapleLeaf]

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...id=987&sn=t

 

[Pugz]

Good pickup, he can play PG/SG/SF

 

[MapleLeaf]

OKC Beat Writer is saying Watson is likely to end up with the Pacers

 

[Pugz]

I was dreaming, but he would be a great backup for us.

 

[MapleLeaf]

Earl Watson agrees to one-year deal with Pacers once he clears waivers, sources tell Indy Star.3 minutes ago from web

 

[Pugz]

That was hella fast lol.

 

[MapleLeaf]

The Magic are reportedly very close to signing free agent guard CJ Watson to a contract that will bring in the guard to backup Jameer Nelsonless than 10 seconds ago from web

I've always liked Watson, good backup PG

 

[dez]

Knicks president Donnie Walsh believes that negotiations with restricted free-agent forward David Lee will come to a head early next week.

The New York Post is reporting that Lee will either sign an offer sheet with the Trail Blazers or settle for a five-year offer from the Knicks.

Agent Mark Bartelstein believes that New York's five-year deal is still below his market value.

If Portland doesn't extend an offer and Lee fails to accept New York's proposal, Walsh could pull the offer off the table next week.

"It probably will be next week, the way Mark talks," Walsh told The Post. "My feeling is one way or another. He's looking to get an offer sheet that reflects David's value. I hope he doesn't so I can get him at the value I think he's at. There's a disparity."

The Blazers got back $10 million in cap space when the Jazz matched their four-year, $32 million offer to Paul Millsap.

Bartelstein is reportedly trying to get Portland to offer Lee a five-year, $50 million deal.

The Blazers are desperate, so I wouldnt be surprised if they offered Lee a 10mil deal. But If he resigns with us for the 5yr deal we gave him then thats great. Hopefully we'll know whats what by nest week.

Gery Woelfel reports that the Knicks covet point guard Ramon Sessions and want to pursue a sign-and-trade for the Bucks' restricted free-agent. Failing that, the Knicks will look to sign Sessions to an offer sheet at the mid-level exception.

I think the Bucks would be more open to a S&T if anything. Im sure they would match the MLE offer. But I would rather Sessions then Duhon at point, he seems to have the potential to become a very solid PG.

Lamar Odom called Lakers owner Jerry Buss on Thursday night in an attempt to rekindle contract negotiations, according to a broadcast report.

The report came from Los Angeles television anchor Jim Hill on Friday night.

It was reported on Thursday that the Lakers pulled an offer for Odom off the table. The offer was a three-year, $27 million deal.

Odom hasn't lost hope that he could return to the Lakers, although they are believed to have moved on

Lol, should have taken that offer Lamar, it was only 1mil less then what you were asking lol

 

[Pugz]

If the Pacers and the Celtics work out a sign-and-trade involving Marquis Daniels, Indiana could end up landing Tony Allen and Brian Scalabrine.

The Boston Herald reported on Saturday that the Celtics could offer the Pacers a number of expiring contracts in a sign-and-trade, including those of Allen and Scalabrine.

Via Boston Herald

 

[The Young One]

Its looking like it will be a S&T dez. I hope they move ramon so BJ3 can get more time at the point.

 

[Donkey]

Celtics better get Daniels.... he will help greatly

 

[MapleLeaf]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?i...er_espn_4339432

 

[elcheato]

<Censored>, I don't want that fool. Hopefully it is just us doing them a favor by getting him to sign an offer sheet.