Rasheed to the Celtics a done deal? (Update: just a prediction)

[Rob123]

From Inside hoops forum

"Just heard on CSN I haven't seen the video, but apparently Gary Tanguay just reported on CSN the following:

It looks like he'll be a member of the Celtics... I'll leave it at that

Take with a grain of salt because as we all know, the teams and players can't negotiate contracts until July 1.

Update: It appears that Tanguay was just telling us what his "gut" was telling him. My eyes hurt from rolling so much. What a joke.

Via his twitter account:

Good news Celtics fans...bench help on the way....Rasheed Wallace in green. That is my prediction.

Via his own blog post

As we told you last week on Sports Tonight the Celtics would love to get Rasheed Wallace to come off the bench this year. As we grow closer to the post July 1st NBA free agent signing period the chances of Rasheed wearing green this coming season are very good.

He is good friends with Keving Garnett and he has a great interest in coming here.

My gut tells me Rasheed Wallace will be come a Celtic soon."


Looks like he edited it to update.

[coyotes_geek]

Twitter is absolutely the worst thing to happen to sports "journalism".

[BlackBellamy]

Twitter is absolutely the worst thing to happen to "journalism".
Fixed.

[coyotes_geek]

^^^ good fix.

[Ace9]

...I hope not. For me there's a big difference between getting Rasheed and getting McDyess or Gortat...

[SenorSpur]

Why would Sheed go there and come off the bench, when he could come to SA and start? Unless it's the $$$.

[timvp]

I just don't see Sheed wanting to come off the bench.

[BlackBellamy]

How can something be a done deal and just a prediction? Hmmm?

[DBMethos]

Sheed would start if he came here. Boston, probably not.

[rayray2k8]

How is it a done deal if they can pursue any FA till tomorrow?? And if they can't sign until the 8th?
Even if it were true, would Sheed really want to come off the bench?
I need to ask Piston fans where they would like to see him go..

[ace3g]

exactly the only team without a starting Center is the Spurs, the Cavs have Z and Shaq; the Magic how Dwight, the Celtics have KG/Perkins

The Spurs are the only team without a legit starting center, if Rasheed wants to start, he will get starting minutes with the Spurs

[4RINGS]

Sheed is the big fish in this market. If he goes elsewhere, I am sure Pop and RC have a plan B. And Plan B may not be a bad option for us.

[timvp]

exactly the only team without a starting Center is the Spurs, the Cavs have Z and Shaq; the Magic how Dwight, the Celtics have KG/Perkins

The Spurs are the only team without a legit starting center, if Rasheed wants to start, he will get starting minutes with the Spurs
He'd start in Orlando.

C Howard
PF Wallace
SF Lewis
SG Carter
PG Nelson

[BlackBellamy]

He'd start in Orlando.

C Howard
PF Wallace
SF Lewis
SG Carter
PG Nelson

*Shiver*, That's just sick.

[Muser]

He'd start in Orlando.

C Howard
PF Wallace
SF Lewis
SG Carter
PG Nelson


That's a nice lineup, but the bench would suck.

[bigdog]

*Shiver*, That's just sick.

What's sicker is this:

Wallace
Duncan
Jefferson
Ginobili
Parker

:hat:flag:

[4RINGS]

What's sicker is this:

Wallace
Duncan
Jefferson
Ginobili
Parker

:hat:flag:

:lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2:

[BlackBellamy]

What's sicker is this:

Wallace
Duncan
Jefferson
Ginobili
Parker

:hat:flag:

:tu

[BillMc]

What's sicker is this:

Wallace
Duncan
Jefferson
Ginobili
Parker

:hat:flag:

It would be GREAT now. (But three years ago it would have been unstoppable!)

[Brazil]

He'd start in Orlando.

C Howard
PF Wallace
SF Lewis
SG Carter
PG Nelson

and Hedo didn't accept the 35/4, magic will be high on sheed or dice

[Killakobe81]

I think Rasheed fits a bigger "need" in SA ... If he goes to Orlando Gortat is gone ...which would hurt if and when Dwight gets in to foul trouble ...
Should be interesting but my guess is Rasheed will get AT LEAST FULL MLE ...he is the most coveted big man in the FA class MCdyess would not be a bad 2nd option for the Spurs or Verajao but my guess is Pop will not keep Bonner as the starter opposite Tim ...

[BlackBellamy]

If the SPurs don't land a player like Sheed then this offseason was meaningless because the frontcourt is still in shambles
Not tryin' to be a dick, but that's pretty Chicken Little of you.

[ffadicted]

MLE + Starting Forward Minutes > MLE + Bench

[4RINGS]

If the SPurs don't land a player like Sheed then this offseason was meaningless because the frontcourt is still in shambles

SHEED or BUST!!! :corn:

[Killakobe81]

If the SPurs don't land a player like Sheed then this offseason was meaningless because the frontcourt is still in shambles

Silly talk SPurs are not THAT far behind Lakers if Spurs get either Sheed, Antonio, or Verajao it may be enough to get them to at least the wCF ...if Manu is healthy ...

[Sobe_Kucks]

But how can that be????

Someone's friend on this board spotted Sheed at the airport on Sunday!
Let's see how this plays out. Our FO hasn't dissapointed yet. Grab a seat and watch as it unfolds... :corn:

[4RINGS]

as good as our backcourt maybe, we will have NO chance against teams like the Lakers/Cavs with Duncan trying to do everything by himself like last season

Our frontcourt is weak, Duncan needs help. :flag:

[Muser]

So if we do get Sheed, what happens to www.need4sheed.com (http://www.need4sheed.com)? Would that get a big makeover and have all Spurs cartoon heads on the side? that'd be sweet.

[BlackBellamy]

as good as our backcourt maybe, we will have NO chance against teams like the Lakers/Cavs with Duncan trying to do everything by himself like last season
My point was that there are other serviceable bigs that could fill the c position for what the Spurs are lacking. It would be nice to be able to space the floor with Sheed on the offensive end, I just think that age might limit him against the young bigs in this league. I wouldn't be upset by any means if we land Wallace, I just think that there are other equally viable options just with different resulting styles of play at our 5. Y'know?

[bdictjames]

But Sheed hates Garnett

[HarlemHeat37]

I pointed this out last night..it's meaningless at this point though..his source is "his gut"..

[BlackBellamy]

I see what you saying, if we can't get sheed then hopefully someone like Dyse, but the pickings are slim
Z'actly, so let's act quick.

[waly.mg]

And what about Pop and Sheed´s Technical Fouls

Pop hate Technicals fouls

[anjlbitz]

Scary thing is.. this could be true.

He just "retracted" because he remembered that it was illegal.

[ulosturedge]

Why would Sheed want to come off the bench? They must be offering more money as well if there is any truth to this...

[Kindergarten Cop]

Why would Sheed want to come off the bench? They must be offering more money as well if there is any truth to this...

They can't offer any more that what we could offer since they are well over the cap.

[Kindergarten Cop]

http://twitter.com/RicBucher

Ric Bucher: KG pleas have worked - Bos is on Sheed's list w/Dal, Orl, SA. Don't count out Lakers, either.

Over 4 hours ago.

[EricB]

Scary thing is.. this could be true.

He just "retracted" because he remembered that it was illegal.

yeah with Ric Bucher letting it out that KG's pleas have "worked" that IMO means he's going to Boston.

[HarlemHeat37]

That's completely meaningless..

Bucher is an idiot, first of all..second of all, he's only saying this because earlier on, Bucher said that there was NO chance of Wallace ending up in Boston..he's covering up his tracks..

He can end up on any of these 3 teams..

[montgod]

I am with the other poster... why would Sheed want to come off the bench when he can start in SA? Makes no sense. We will see.

[Spur|n|Austin]

And what about Pop and Sheed´s Technical Fouls

Pop hate Technicals fouls

I think every coach obviously hates technical fouls, but I wouldn't think it'd be a deciding factor; hell we've even seen Pop go out there and get one himself in support of his team.

[anjlbitz]

yeah with Ric Bucher letting it out that KG's pleas have "worked" that IMO means he's going to Boston.

Here's to hoping that we're both wrong

[HarlemHeat37]

The rumor is that he is really close to KG..that's the ONLY thing these people are going off of..we'll have to see..

[Spursmania]

Dammit...

[Brazil]

The rumor is that he is really close to KG..that's the ONLY thing these people are going off of..we'll have to see..

:bang

[smrattler]

Can't wait for the morning to put us all back to reality.

[HarlemHeat37]

so..

possible friendship with Duncan + starting spot + Gregg Popovich having a relationship/being similar to the only coach Wallace has been close with in the NBA vs. possible very close friendship with KG..

I guess it's going to depend on how close Wallace and Garnett really are..

[picnroll]

How can anybody have any respect for that flaming asshole Garnett? Sheed I'm ashamed of you. I thought you were cooler than that.

[lefty]

I think I'm going to bed now, that way when I wake up, it will be July 1st

I can't wait anymore

[HarlemHeat37]

I wish I could do that..

I remember last year, I checked my phone every 15 minutes..I remember the exact moment where I heard about the Maggette news, along with everything else..

this will be the same..

I expect disappointment though, since that's what usually comes with being a Spurs fan when it comes to "hyped" moves..we're always used to elevate other players..

[Spursfan092120]

I'm going to stay up. I don't have to work tomorrow...I'm definitely going to be awake for a while.

[Spursmania]

Do you really think a lot of these decisions will be made by the am? Seems pretty quick if teams aren't able to contact them until July 1st?

[Spursfan092120]

I wish I could do that..

I remember last year, I checked my phone every 15 minutes..I remember the exact moment where I heard about the Maggette news, along with everything else..

this will be the same..

I expect disappointment though, since that's what usually comes with being a Spurs fan when it comes to "hyped" moves..we're always used to elevate other players..
yes..but at the same time, we already made a big move that none of us thought the FO would make, and I thought I saw somewhere that Holt told the guys to spend money, and do what it took to make this team a winner...

[Spursmania]

I wish somebody would let the cat out of the bag.
The anticipation is killing me.:lol

[Spursfan092120]

Do you really think a lot of these decisions will be made by the am? Seems pretty quick if teams aren't able to contact them until July 1st?
These things have been in the works for a while now, my friend...it just isn't legal until tomorrow. And the Spurs want Rasheed....bad....they'll get on it immediately, I'm sure. Just like Cuban saying "I want to be the first person to talk to Kidd." He's already talked to Kidd, you can bet on it...

[Kindergarten Cop]

Do you really think a lot of these decisions will be made by the am? Seems pretty quick if teams aren't able to contact them until July 1st?

I think that many of the decisions are already made (we'd be naive to think that there are no discussions taking place), but cannot be formally discussed until 11:00 pm CST this evening. You will see some players sign offer sheets right away and some will verbally commit, but we'll just have to wait to see if Rasheed is one of those that commit early.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Kinda sad as a Spurs fan that the most hyped FA signing was Finley, and now we are begging for him to leave the team! :lol

Hopefully Sheed comes here, but if not, maybe the Spurs can quickly move towards Gortat.

[HarlemHeat37]

Tanguay, the Celtics writer that "reported" this, supposedly will have some "new" news regarding the situation on his show right now..

[HarlemHeat37]

The guy is back tracking a bit, as expected..

They're saying that Wallace is expected to visit Boston, and assume that he would be visiting the other cities that are looking for his services..so this might not be resolved as quickly as we want..

These guys could just be talking though, journalists are wrong and lie all the time..

[JamStone]

I just don't see Sheed wanting to come off the bench.

In my opinion, Sheed wouldn't have a problem coming off the bench. But, Boston still doesn't make sense to me because Sheed as one of those underdog type of guys that like to see Stern's "favorites" go down. He'd be one of "them" if he joined the Celtics. But, with Sheed, who knows how he thinks?

[HarlemHeat37]

How was Sheed and KG's on-court relationship during games JamStone?..joking and laughing around? anything?..

[JamStone]

But Sheed hates Garnett

Nope. In fact, last summer in the conference finals, Sheed let Garnett skeet all over him in the paint, he was so gay for KG. In seriousness, I'm pretty sure the two of them genuinely like each other.

[NewJerSpur]

Hope Spur representatives are standing by in Orlando.

[Spursfan092120]

My mom (she's as big if not bigger of a Spurs fan than me) said she heard tonight that the Spurs top two FAs they were after were Rasheed and McDyess.

[JamStone]

How was Sheed and KG's on-court relationship during games JamStone?..joking and laughing around? anything?..

They were boyfriends in last year's conference finals.

[DPG21920]

Here is a Chris Broussard video about free agents, mentions Sheed and the Spurs:

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4298267&categoryid=2459788

[Spursfan092120]

Here is a Chris Broussard video about free agents, mentions Sheed and the Spurs:

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4298267&categoryid=2459788
Man...I like Broussard too..he's usually pretty spot on. I hope he's right.

[Spursmania]

Man...I like Broussard too..he's usually pretty spot on. I hope he's right.
:corn:

[SPURSGOAT]

I sure hope that this does not turn in to another Maggette kinda deal.... where we had to wait around for a loooong time before Maggette finally made his decision...:ihit

[Kindergarten Cop]

Here is a Chris Broussard video about free agents, mentions Sheed and the Spurs:

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4298267&categoryid=2459788

Nice find.

[Leftyventricle]

first page clip. tangay seems pretty sure wallace is going to boston.
http://newengland.comcastsportsnet.com/

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

lol comcast

[Spursfan092120]

first page clip. tangay seems pretty sure wallace is going to boston.
http://newengland.comcastsportsnet.com/
Yeah...but that was this morning....the Broussard clip is from tonight...I'm going to trust Broussard more than Tanguay...no offense.

[robert1886]

Bucher was on ESPN right now and said that the celtics are wanting wallace pretty badly and they would be the one to make a offer tonight...he also mentioned that kevin has been contacting rasheed to play for them.....it will be interesting!

[DPG21920]

I sure hope that this does not turn in to another Maggette kinda deal.... where we had to wait around for a loooong time before Maggette finally made his decision...:ihit

Different deal. Spurs were competing with teams that had much more money to offer. That is not the case now. Unless Portland gets nostalgic.

[Spursmania]

Different deal. Spurs were competing with teams that had much more money to offer. That is not the case now. Unless Portland gets nostalgic.

Can we compete with the Celtics moneywise? I don't know what the Celtics can offer.

[CGD]

If they pick of Sheed, what impact might that have on them re-signing Big Baby and/or Leon Powe?

[Spursfan092120]

Can we compete with the Celtics moneywise? I don't know what the Celtics can offer.
No one that's interested in Sheed can offer any more than we can, as far as I know.

[DPG21920]

Can we compete with the Celtics moneywise? I don't know what the Celtics can offer.

Since the Celtics are over the cap, along with the Spurs, they can both only offer the Mid-Level Exception (~5.5M)

[Spursfan092120]

Bucher on ESPN right now.

[Spursfan092120]

Gay...he only talked about Kidd.

[robert1886]

Gay...he only talked about Kidd.
read my update about what bucher said awhile ago

[bigdog]

Bucher is a douche.

[Spursfan092120]

It seems like this will be a close race between Boston and the Spurs. I hope sheed comes play for us. He'll fill a need for us and I hope we go all out for the MLE. I just have trouble seeing the Celtics offering the same amount of money because they likely want to re-sign one of, if not both of their big men (Powe and Davis). And did Eddie House opt out? Plus will they want to re-sign Marbury? Likely not, but still the Celtics have more players to ink if they want to keep them than the Spurs.
Actually, they already said they want Marbury back, and Marbury said he wants to come back.

[Blackjack]

Bucher was on ESPN right now and said that the celtics are wanting wallace pretty badly and they would be the one to make a offer tonight...he also mentioned that kevin has been contacting rasheed to play for them.....it will be interesting!

Yeah, I saw that on ESPNEWS.

He was asked what answer the Celtics would have for Cleveland and Orlando's addition of Shaq and Vince, and seemed rather convinced that despite 'Sheed's preference to get back to some warmer weather, Garnett's been successful getting into his ear.:td


Bucher is a douche.

Of epic proportion.:tu

[mystargtr34]

So can someone in the US fill me on when the FA Period begins exactly. Its 11.28 AM Wednesday the 1st in Australia.

Washington DC time now would be..... 11.29 PM???

Are we going by Washington time? Im not too familiar.

[Spursfan092120]

Yeah, I saw that on ESPNEWS.

He was asked what answer the Celtics would have for Cleveland and Orlando's addition of Shaq and Vince, and seemed rather convinced that despite 'Sheed's preference to get back to some warmer weather, Garnett's been successful getting into his ear.:td

I knew this 100 degree bullshit might come in handy eventually.

[Spursmania]

It seems like this will be a close race between Boston and the Spurs. I hope sheed comes play for us. He'll fill a need for us and I hope we go all out for the MLE. I just have trouble seeing the Celtics offering the same amount of money because they likely want to re-sign one of, if not both of their big men (Powe and Davis). And did Eddie House opt out? Plus will they want to re-sign Marbury? Likely not, but still the Celtics have more players to ink if they want to keep them than the Spurs.

Eddie House did not opt out. He is coming back as well, came out about 3 hours ago.

[Spursmania]

I knew this 100 degree bullshit might come in handy eventually.

:lol

[Bartleby]

So can someone in the US fill me on when the FA Period begins exactly. Its 11.28 AM Wednesday the 1st in Australia.

Washington DC time now would be..... 11.29 PM???

Are we going by Washington time? Im not too familiar.

Pretty sure it begins midnight EST (less than 30 min. from now).

[HarlemHeat37]

If we don't get 'Sheed, I blame Finley..I don't know why, but I just will..

[Spursfan092120]

So can someone in the US fill me on when the FA Period begins exactly. Its 11.28 AM Wednesday the 1st in Australia.

Washington DC time now would be..... 11.29 PM???

Are we going by Washington time? Im not too familiar.
FA period begins at exactly 12:01 AM, which will be in 28 minutes.

[AFBlue]

So can someone in the US fill me on when the FA Period begins exactly. Its 11.28 AM Wednesday the 1st in Australia.

Washington DC time now would be..... 11.29 PM???

Are we going by Washington time? Im not too familiar.

Yes, there is a little less than half an hour before free agency officially begins.

[Spursfan092120]

If we don't get 'Sheed, I blame Finley..I don't know why, but I just will..
:lmao We should do a FA chat tonight...like 5 minutes before midnight.

[kbrury]

Its sad waiting for free agency to open when most of the stuff that comes out in the beginning will probably be stuff we already know or Agents saying that San Antonio is interested when they are not. But I have nothing else to do...

[AFBlue]

Having said that, I'm not sure anything big is going to happen in 30 minutes...but I'll be up anyways because I'm on the west coast and it'll only be 9 here.

[Blackjack]

It seems like this will be a close race between Boston and the Spurs. I hope sheed comes play for us. He'll fill a need for us and I hope we go all out for the MLE. I just have trouble seeing the Celtics offering the same amount of money because they likely want to re-sign one of, if not both of their big men (Powe and Davis). And did Eddie House opt out? Plus will they want to re-sign Marbury? Likely not, but still the Celtics have more players to ink if they want to keep them than the Spurs.

I just don't understand why he'd want to go tho the Celtics if the money is equal. The Spurs is just a much better fit overall.

He'd no question start, the role he'd play (Horry-type) is a proven winner, he's got a good repore with Pop and Duncan, and it's a better climate for those older legs.

But this is 'Sheed, so I guess conventional wisdom kinda' goes out the window...

[Bartleby]

:lmao We should do a FA chat tonight...like 5 minutes before midnight.

Looks like this thread has become a de facto FA chat already.

[Spursfan092120]

Its sad waiting for free agency to open when most of the stuff that comes out in the beginning will probably be stuff we already know or Agents saying that San Antonio is interested when they are not. But I have nothing else to do...
I don't know about that..The Spurs have made it very obvious who they're after this period...and I have a feeling some good offers will be made right off the bat to prevent overpaying.

[Spursfan092120]

Looks like this thread has become a de facto FA chat already.
lol...I was thinking the same thing..that's why I said it..

[mystargtr34]

Thanks for the responses.

[Spursfan092120]

Maybe an official FA chat thread?

[Spursfan092120]

Thanks for the responses.
no problem.

[Spursfan092120]

Bucher on again...talking about Sheed.

[AFBlue]

Sheed seems like a guy that likes to have fun, and the Spurs as an organization have a very business-like approach...two differing personalities. I don't know if Sheed thinks he fits, but I guess we'll see.

[AFBlue]

Bucher on again...talking about Sheed.

recap?

[Spursfan092120]

Bucher saying Boston is "upping the ante." They can only offer so much..and it's not any more than SA...and Boston isn't making a midnight call...GET ON THE PHONE, POP!!

[Spursfan092120]

recap?
said that Sheed was looking at Boston, SA, Dallas, and Orlando....Boston is making the biggest push (if you believe him)..but he says they're upping the ante..not sure how they can do that, when they only have the MLE...

[Spursmania]

Bucher saying Boston is "upping the ante." They can only offer so much..and it's not any more than SA...and Boston isn't making a midnight call...GET ON THE PHONE, POP!!

I just called Pop-it's busy. So, that's a good sign.

[Spursfan092120]

Sheed seems like a guy that likes to have fun, and the Spurs as an organization have a very business-like approach...two differing personalities. I don't know if Sheed thinks he fits, but I guess we'll see.
Nah....SA likes to have a lot of fun..have you seen these guys personalities together?

[kbrury]

Bucher saying Boston is "upping the ante." They can only offer so much..and it's not any more than SA...and Boston isn't making a midnight call...GET ON THE PHONE, POP!!

Why when sheed is in his living room....I hope :downspin:

[Spursfan092120]

I just called Pop-it's busy. So, that's a good sign.
:lmao

[bigdog]

Sheed seems like a guy that likes to have fun, and the Spurs as an organization have a very business-like approach...two differing personalities. I don't know if Sheed thinks he fits, but I guess we'll see.

True, but it seems like Rasheed has a ton of respect and gets along with Pop very well, and is rumored to have a pretty good friendship with Duncan. In fact, it seems like Rasheed has more respect for Pop than he has had for any of his coaches, aside from Larry Brown.

[Spursfan092120]

Why when sheed is in his living room....I hope :downspin:
Yeah...Bucher's been saying Boston is ahead, while Broussard is saying SA is likely to sign him. I'd normally believe Broussard over Bucher.

[HarlemHeat37]

"Upping the ante" means Stern is making the extortion call..

[lefty]

Bucher saying Boston is "upping the ante." They can only offer so much..and it's not any more than SA...and Boston isn't making a midnight call...GET ON THE PHONE, POP!!

Pop: " don't worry; we still have Finley anyway; and RJ will be a fine backup Center; and we should get SPlitter and Gist in 3-4 years, after Tim retires; add to that the fact that Mason will have matured as a backup PG and that Hill will be playing overseas to develop to a decent player, and we're talking dinasty here "

[Spursfan092120]

Pop: " don't worry; we still have Finley anyway; and RJ will be a fine backup Center; and we should get SPlitter and Gist in 3-4 years, after Tim retires; add to that the fact that Mason will have matured as a backup PG and that Hill will be playing overseas to develop to a decent player, and we're talking dinasty here "
:depressed

[DPG21920]

It will come down to money and years. He makes Orlando, Cavs, Celts and the Spurs all equally scary good.

[Spursfan092120]

10 minutes till FA period...

[bigdog]

It will come down to money and years. He makes Orlando, Cavs, Celts and the Spurs all equally scary good.

I don't see why it would come down to money and years, when all of the teams that he would likely sign with all have the same amount of money to spend on him, and none would likely give him longer than a 3 year contract.

[rayray2k8]

Why do you idiots keep bumping this??

[DPG21920]

Well if a team is not willing to spend the full MLE and others are that would make a difference. If all teams are offering him MLE then the team willing to give him an extra year could get his services.

[Spursfan092120]

Time...going by....so slowly....

:bang:bang

[Spursfan092120]

Why do you idiots keep bumping this??
Thread changed subjects dude..it's about FA period now...we're talking about what the Spurs are going to do...

[Mr. Body]

Ya'll better pace yourselves. We might not know anything for a week or more.

[EricB]

Time...going by....so slowly....

:bang:bang

Dude, :lol

Your gonna have to play a crossword or somethin, your gonna be waitin a long time.

[Spursfan092120]

Ya'll better pace yourselves. We might not know anything for a week or more.
:bang:nope:bang

[Spursfan092120]

Dude, :lol

Your gonna have to play a crossword or somethin, your gonna be waitin a long time.
:depressed I know. I'm gonna pull out the old NES...I feel like some Mike Tyson's Punchout.

[hater]

This thread is living proof that Celtics have no chance to get Sheed

[Spursfan092120]

Bucher thinks Gordon to Detroit will be the first move.

[EricB]

:depressed I know. I'm gonna pull out the old NES...I feel like some Mike Tyson's Punchout.

Better yet, get a Wii and play the new one.

[Spursfan092120]

Yeah, I'm likely to stop speculating on Sheed until he verbally agrees to sign with us. Then when he actually signs with us that will be great.
I love your Positive Mental Attitude. :tu

[DPG21920]

God, could Bucher and CB be further from each other. Seriously, this has to be by design. Keep everyone interested.

[EricB]

Bucher thinks Gordon to Detroit will be the first move.


Yeah gonna sign him and then shop around Rip Hamilton.

[Spursfan092120]

Yeah gonna sign him and then shop around Rip Hamilton.
yeah..I figured as much on that one. Wonder where he'll end up.

[Spursfan092120]

FA period is on...Twitter is on refresh..lol

[EricB]

yeah..I figured as much on that one. Wonder where he'll end up.


Good question, I haven't really thought who would want him.

honestly if I were the Clippers I'd try to get something done for him.

[bigdog]

It's official. Free Agency has started! Now, time to wait it out and see what happens.

[montgod]

Bucher thinks Gordon to Detroit will be the first move.

Not the smartest move imo... w/Hamilton signed w/his own big contract, but pickins are slim.

[Spursfan092120]

Celtics are making a QO to Big Baby.

[Spursmania]

Good question, I haven't really thought who would want him.

honestly if I were the Clippers I'd try to get something done for him.

Clippers need to make some moves that's for sure.

[Spursfan092120]

Good question, I haven't really thought who would want him.

honestly if I were the Clippers I'd try to get something done for him.
that'd be a good addition after the pickup of Griffin...

[DPG21920]

Celtics are making a QO to Big Baby.

Cue the "maybe this means they think they cannot get Sheed" talk...

[Dex]

omgnothinghashappenedyetlikewoah!!!

:downspin:

:smchode:

:rollin

[EricB]

Cue the "maybe this means they think they cannot get Sheed" talk...

IMO its standard procedure.

[Spursmania]

Boozer and Okur will stay with Jazz.

[Blackjack]

It really does come down to who he thinks he will A) have a more important role with and B) who he has a better chance of winning a title with.

The Spurs made a ton of moves to make them a better team on paper and Sheed would only make them even better in the video games and such. But when you look at the West you have strong teams upon strong teams to go through, while the East has 3 maybe 4 teams to play against.

I think Sheed would almost make us a lock to be on top of the pre-season power rankings but he has the option to sign with us or not.

I see the Spurs as making significant, good, moves to put them back into the title picture but 'Sheed being that final hole to be filled in order to actually win it. 'Sheed could essentially be the difference-maker for the Spurs, so I'm not sure how much more significant of a role any contender out there could give him.

With Garnett and Perkins, it's not even a given he'd be best starting.

As for the West v. East, I disagree.

Other than the Lakers, I don't see a championship-winning squad. There's a very good team in Denver, an up-and-coming team in Portland, and then some former western-powers in decline or transition. With the Spurs' moves, they seem to be the only credible challenge in the short-term.

The East's perpetual also-rans like Atlanta, Charlotte, and Philly are all on the rise and the strength of the conference, Cleveland, Boston, and Orlando, gives the East one more legit title-contender than the West.(L.A. and S.A.)

I could easily argue that the playoff gauntlet to a title in the East is just as dicey a proposition.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

The Spurs made a ton of moves to make them a better team on paper and Sheed would only make them even better in the video games and such. But when you look at the West you have strong teams upon strong teams to go through, while the East has 3 maybe 4 teams to play against.


What in the world are you talking about?

In the West there is LA, maaaybe Denver.

In the east right now you have to go through Boston, Cleveland, and Orlando.

The calculus is pretty simple there.

[lefty]

Whatever happens, Sheed will have this to say about Spurs and Celtics:


" Both teams played hard "

[robert1886]

bucher just said that supposely rasheed does not wanna talk to anyone till tom.

[kbrury]

bucher just said that supposely rasheed does not wanna talk to anyone till tom.

Ok im off to bed.

[coachmac87]

where did the the whole thing where sheed said he wanted to come to sa? I didnt hear anything about boston etc..

Its a win-win situation for both parties (sa/sheed). If he goes to "BOSTON" his role would kinda be uncertain. And im sorry people are saying sheed has a close relationship with KG...but if anybody knows a lil thing about Duncan and has respect for him its Sheed...

[lefty]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/scubastza/Blog%20Stuff/rasheedWilt_01.jpg

http://lowposts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/sheedbongrip.png

[Spursmania]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/scubastza/Blog%20Stuff/rasheedWilt_01.jpg

http://lowposts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/sheedbongrip.png

LMAO...:lmao:lmao:lmao

[Thompson]

What in the world are you talking about?

In the West there is LA, maaaybe Denver.

In the east right now you have to go through Boston, Cleveland, and Orlando.

The calculus is pretty simple there.

Most contending teams in the West apart from those are collapsing. The Suns are toast, the Hornets are trying to trade away Chandler, Yao and McGrady are both out for the Rockets, and the Jazz haven't done much of anything for the past couple of years. Dallas is going to spend big money on Kidd and Bass just so they can maintain the status quo- which doesn't work in their favor. The only other potential challenge I can see (in addition to the Lakers and Nuggets) is if the Blazers make a big free agent acquisition. The West is not nearly as deep as it used to be.

[EricB]

DAMN!

Look at sheed with the high fade!!!

[lefty]

DAMN!

Look at sheed with the high fade!!!
Reminds me of Jerome Kersey from 90-92 :lol

[crc21209]

What in the world are you talking about?

In the West there is LA, maaaybe Denver.

In the east right now you have to go through Boston, Cleveland, and Orlando.

The calculus is pretty simple there.

You are exactly right and I also said it last night.

In the West you have the Lakers, Spurs, and maaaybe the Nuggets.

In the East you have a Shaq/LeBron Cavs team, Bostons "big 3", and Orlando's team as well. I think the East may be harder to get out of than the West.

[HarlemHeat37]

The West is going to have 4 significant teams this year..LA, San Antonio, Portland, and Denver..LA is currently on their own level though, unless we sign an impact big man..the other 2 teams will be fighting it out, trying to reach that level..they'll both have to have a few things happen for them to reach it..

the East has 3 legitimate heavyweights that are on the top level in the NBA with the Lakers..

[Tully365]

The West is going to have 4 significant teams this year..LA, San Antonio, Portland, and Denver..LA is currently on their own level though, unless we sign an impact big man..the other 2 teams will be fighting it out, trying to reach that level..they'll both have to have a few things happen for them to reach it..

the East has 3 legitimate heavyweights that are on the top level in the NBA with the Lakers..

I agree. Portland's entire team is young, and if only Oden and Batum improve significantly next season that would be more then enough to put them over the top. If Webster, Bayless, and Rudy Fernandez also continue to grow, and they land a significant free agent, that could be big trouble for other western teams. On top of this they have many more tradable assets than most teams, and a smart aggresive GM.

[Leftyventricle]

Sources say Boston Celtics GM Danny Ainge and assistant director of basketball operations Leo Papile showed up on Rasheed Wallace’s(notes) doorstep just after midnight Wednesday to make their recruiting push.

“I know he is definitely considering playing for them,” one league source said.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AmFU6hyuvU7VtLOb0C.XsUy8vLYF?slug=aw-gordonvillanueva070109&prov=yhoo&type=lgns