2009 Free-Agency Thread

[elcheato]

Shaq was recruiting Ariza and Artest on sportscenter lol

 

[NjNets15]

Allen Iverson has made it known through his representatives that he is interested in signing with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to multiple sources.

The Grizzlies front office is said to be internally weighing the pros and cons of possibly adding Iverson to the team's youth movement.

from realgm

 

[VC15]

Oh my bad...

Anyways, does anyone think Toronto is overpaying Hedo is they do offer 60 mill for 5 years?

Yes. He gives you guys a good inside-outside presence, but you guys have very little defense and 12 million a year for another scorer may be a bit too much. Pugz covered the rest.

 

[Pugz]

AI on the Grizzlies? LOL, he would take away from OJ's, Mike's, and Rudy's development, while he would be partying and leaving a bad impression with ZBO.

 

[dez]

Any team that signs Hedo is overpaying, he isnt worth any more then 7mil.

But AI going to Memphis is a bad idea, its already been said, it will be one pass and shoot, they will be entertaining though. And OJ could learn from him but Id rather him come to Charlotte and have a better chance at the playoffs.

 

[Pugz]

OJ will only learn different ways to score and how to ball hog. Right now AI being there would only hurt Memphis' youth..

 

[dez]

If Toronto signs Hedo, I wonder what will happen with Marion..

 

[sheed]

AI on the Grizzlies? LOL, he would take away from OJ's, Mike's, and Rudy's development, while he would be partying and leaving a bad impression with ZBO.

Exactly what I was thinking, they are a young team that needs to develop. Why ruin it by adding AI?

 

[RipCity32]

To put fans in the seats. I would watch that team if I could.

 

[dez]

Allen Iverson and Ron Artest have been contacted by Pat Riley in the opening days of free-agency negotiations, league sources said Thursday.

Riley entered the start of the free agency negotiating period Wednesday saying he would be reluctant to spend the $5.5 million mid-level exception because the Heat already was past the league's anticipated dollar-for-dollar luxury tax on excessive payrolls.

AI and DWade woont work at all lol

Marcin Gortat was scheduled to fly to Dallas on Thursday after giving the Mavericks a verbal commitment to sign an offer sheet with them next week, according to NBA front-office sources.

The Mavs will offer the full mid-level exception, which could translate to a five-year deal starting at roughly $5.6 million, in hopes of convincing the Orlando Magic not to match the offer.

 

[Mexi]

WTF!?

MLE for Gortat!?

no wonder Ariza is pissed lol

didn't Dallas learn with Diop last year?
SMH

 

[Pugz]

The full five year MLE is funny..

 

[dez]

Yeah he was going to get the MLE from someone, but 5 years is a stretch, I dont really see whats so special about him, I didnt see what everyone else was saying about him.

 

[Mexi]

I agree 100% dez.

I'd take Zaza over him

 

[GameOver]

Form MapleLeaf via text message
omfg the polish hammer <33333. tbh hawt signing

 

[sheed]

I agree 100% dez.

I'd take Zaza over him

Hey now, Zaza Pachulia is the man.

 

[Mexi]

i know he's the man, thats why i'd take him

 

[Mexi]

Robinson is being pursued by at least five teams, including the two defending conference champions, the Lakers and Magic.

NY Times

<3

 

[RipCity32]

Why does it say Artest is the missing piece on your sig?
Winning the title means you had no missing pieces lol.

 

[Mexi]

sig is like 3 years old lol

old grungy style