2012 NBA Free Agency thread

[RipCity32]

As @tribjazz reports, Raja Bell finalizing buyout w/ Jazz. Bell has interest in returning to his hometown to play for Heat, source tells Y!

Guess he is the backup plan if Lewis doesn't sign there.

 

[bosoxlover12]

LOL

 

[Pugz]

raja and shard both need miami more than miami needs them. they arent better than anyone on the roster at their positions. miami needs to go after camby and forget them.

 

[RipCity32]

Theoretically couldn't they just sign Lewis, Raja, and Brand all to the minimum? lol.

 

[Pugz]

yea lol but theyd need to cut some dudes and thatd probably cost more money. i could only see raja really since hes the worst out of the three. brand can still play so id assume hed fetch more than the min.

 

[RipCity32]

At this point in his career, I don't think Brand cares about money lol.

 

[bosoxlover12]

The Bucks and Ersan Ilyasova have officially agreed on a five-year, $45 million contract, with the fifth year as a team option.

Nothing can become official until July 11 and it's uncertain whether part of the quoted salary includes performance-based incentives. Ilyasova didn't come cheap but by retaining him the Bucks have some momentum toward a playoff berth in 2012-13, with the hopes that Ersan builds on last season as he enters his prime. In 41 starts last year, he averaged 14.2 points, 1.0 threes, 8.9 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 0.7 blocks in just 29 minutes per game. He also shot terrific percentages (51.9 FGs/47.1 threes/78.6 FTs) and is poised to be a fantasy monster.

 

[RipCity32]

My dude Ersan getting paid.

 

[Pugz]

i would have liked to see him leave so henson could start but i knew he wouldnt leave once brooklyn got JJ.

brand may not care about money but he can still play. was he officially waived?

 

[RipCity32]

i would have liked to see him leave so henson could start but i knew he wouldnt leave once brooklyn got JJ.

brand may not care about money but he can still play. was he officially waived?

Can't be official until the 11th.

 

[Pugz]

i didnt know there was an official date for being amnestied. lol

 

[RipCity32]

I think they just can't amnesty the contracts until FAcy signings begin.

 

[Rios15]

I guess Courtney Lee is essentially the replacement for losing Ray Allen?

 

[Pugz]

i think bradly/lee is better than bradly/allen

 

[Elite]

JET is the replacement for Ray

I like Raja, brings some toughness, would definitely rather have him than Shard but I'd want Brand over all of them, even though he's the most unlikely

 

[Pugz]

jet is a +, i should have added that. lol

 

[elcheato]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA

Dallas and Cleveland are among teams with cap space that would interest Bynum in 2013 as a free agent, sources tell Y!

 

[Pugz]

i assume you would like that?

 

[elcheato]

That and I'm shocked that a marquee free agent would list the Cavs as a preferential destination.

 

[.infamous]

cavs gonna be a squad if they get bynum.