Bowen heard he might be getting traded.

[MB3//]

"Word on the street is that I'm about to be traded. Anyone know anything about it?" -Twitter
http://twitter.com/Bowen12

Anybody know what he's talking about?

[2Cleva]

That's kinda sad.

[timvp]

His contract becomes guaranteed at the end of the month. The Bucks have been shopping it around to a team looking to dump salary. It wouldn't be a surprise at all to see his contract get traded again.

Whoever ends up with him will waive Bowen by Aug. 1.

[Knoxxx]

There is nothing sad about the situation of someone that has made millions playing the game of basketball, just because they might have to work somewhere not of their choosing. Many of us do that every day, at far less desirable jobs for a fraction of the pay.

[Agloco]

His contract becomes guaranteed at the end of the month. The Bucks have been shopping it around to a team looking to dump salary. It wouldn't be a surprise at all to see his contract get traded again.

Whoever ends up with him will waive Bowen by Aug. 1.

Will we see..........

http://www.ringsgeek.net/images/The%20Return%20of%20the%20King.jpg

[ploto]

Whoever ends up with him will waive Bowen by Aug. 1.

I had heard of a team that actually might want to keep Bowen. I think that is what he is afraid of.

[ducks]

I had heard of a team that actually might want to keep Bowen. I think that is what he is afraid of.

what team smarty pants
and he could also say he would retire

[duncan228]

From PeterBurns recap.


Bowen talking about he's hearing that he might get traded because of his contract.

If waived, he doesn't feel a overwhelming need to play basketball just to play basketball.

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131822

[PeterBurns]

Yeah, I haven't talked to him since he put the update on, but he said it's standby situation, as it could happen at anytime.

After the last few days it appears that he would be put in a tough spot if Bucks traded him to Western Conf team. Yikes. I suggested he pull a Benedict Arnold and learn all the plays and text them back to Timmy.

[ducks]

so the rumors he is ticked at pop are not true and would like to play for spurs again

[admiralsnackbar]

so the rumors he is ticked at pop are not true and would like to play for spurs again

Of course they're not true. Adrian Wojnaworski is to insider info what Anthony Michael Hall in Sixteen Candles is to panties.

[ploto]

After the last few days it appears that he would be put in a tough spot if Bucks traded him to Western Conf team. Yikes. I suggested he pull a Benedict Arnold and learn all the plays and text them back to Timmy.
In other words, he thinks the team might want to keep him- right?

[Mr. Body]

Of course they're not true. Adrian Wojnaworski is to insider info what Anthony Michael Hall in Sixteen Candles is to panties.

Uh, that's Farmer Ted to you. And he gets the panties.

[lotr1trekkie]

The Lakers would suck but the worst would be the Geldings. Cuban is more than enough of a little prick to do that just to prevent Bruce from coming back here! $$$ isn't an object to him. The Little Cube knows we are now the team to beat in the SW. He just wants to torture Bruce. His flesh will burn if he puts on that ugly jersey!!!

[ducks]

The Lakers would suck but the worst would be the Geldings. Cuban is more than enough of a little prick to do that just to prevent Bruce from coming back here! $$$ isn't an object to him. The Little Cube knows we are now the team to beat in the SW. He just wants to torture Bruce. His flesh will burn if he puts on that ugly jersey!!!

he would retire before he would play for the mavs

[EricB]

The Lakers would suck but the worst would be the Geldings. Cuban is more than enough of a little prick to do that just to prevent Bruce from coming back here! $$$ isn't an object to him. The Little Cube knows we are now the team to beat in the SW. He just wants to torture Bruce. His flesh will burn if he puts on that ugly jersey!!!

I've heard through channels he would retire before playing for the Mavericks.

[admiralsnackbar]

Uh, that's Farmer Ted to you. And he gets the panties.

He makes up a story about his acquisition of panties is the point. And it's The Geek, if you wanna get all according to Hoyle.

[ploto]

he would retire before he would play for the mavs

Which would keep him from joining the Spurs.

[bishopospurs]

Maybe he is being talked about in a sign and trade to bring sessions to NY. This is purely a hypothesis.

[Rogue]

The Lakers would suck but the worst would be the Geldings. Cuban is more than enough of a little prick to do that just to prevent Bruce from coming back here! $$$ isn't an object to him. The Little Cube knows we are now the team to beat in the SW. He just wants to torture Bruce. His flesh will burn if he puts on that ugly jersey!!!
That ugly Jersey isn't as disgusting as the black/white one which is exactly designed for funerals. Bowen won't turn anything more useful than Greg Buckner, and we have already got Greg as a garbage filler through the Marion trade. No way should we lose any talent for an extra garbage player unless it means getting rid of Matt Caroll's outrageous contract, but I don't think Bucks will trade an expiring garbage contract for a longer one.

[sonic21]

lol @ asking the internet about himself being traded.

[exstatic]

He makes up a story about his acquisition of panties is the point. And it's The Geek, if you wanna get all according to Hoyle.

Uh, no, he actually GOT the panties. Not only that, he made bank by charging the entire freshman class $1 each to see them.

Bad analogy. Farmer Ted both got the panties AND got laid by the prom queen. OK, she was drunk.

[50 cent]

I think before he went to the Mavs, he would retire.

And if that happened, the Spurs should just offer him $1.5M or so for a year as an assistant coach to teach D or something just so he could get his money.

[Spurs Brazil]

Marc J. Spears

Bucks source said chances "slim" Bowen plays there. Bucks entertaining trade offers and probably decline his option Aug. 1 if trade not made
about 2 hours ago from web

http://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo

[Danny.Zhu]

From PeterBurns recap.


http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131822


It's just sad. Hope Spurs can find a place for him.

[DynastyBuilder]

He's not coming back here to play. He played less than 19 mpg last year, he's not the defender he was, time has come to move on.

[spursfan1000]

Hopefully he wont get traded to a contender.

[DMX7]

His offense is going to get even more exposed next season.

[Hornets1]

Will we see..........

http://www.ringsgeek.net/images/The%20Return%20of%20the%20King.jpg

It won't be the spurs, so you should be happy. Wouldn't doubt it if he came back to S.A. for the league minimum or similiar. This news should be exciting for spurs fans who want bowen back

[SequSpur]

100 year old forum

[rayray2k8]

Alright, I finally caved in.
I want Bruce back as a spur.. Hope that last roster spot is reserved for him.

[Buddy Holly]

He's not coming back! Repeat, he's not coming back.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

He's not coming back here to play. He played less than 19 mpg last year, he's not the defender he was, time has come to move on.

Funny.Did you watch him play last season at all or you just read this in the internets and assumed to be your opinion? Name the Spurs players who played better than Bowen last season, especially in the playoffs.

[hsxvvd]

So Bowen is not a free agent? He is still under contract if it's a possibility he'll be traded. Therefore he hasn't been waived and he couldn't return unless he was traded, if they were going to waive him, surely it would have happened already (like Oberto).

A trade though, might be more likely he get's waived... more chance of a return. I think any trade with Bruce is going to be likely a salary dump than for whats left of his game.

[timtonymanu]

not likely coming now that Ratliff is here unless we trade Bonner + Finley.

[Spurs Brazil]

The Bucks, meanwhile, continue to explore their trade options with Bruce Bowen, who must be paid $2 million and waived by Aug. 1, or his $4 million salary for next season will become fully guaranteed.

No deal involving Bowen was close as of late Wednesday, but Milwaukee will continue to make Bowen available until it has to release him to save the extra $2 million.

I'm likewise told that there have not been any trade discussions between the Bucks and Boston that would put Bowen back in Celtics green, even though the 38-year-old seemingly would appeal to the Celts to plug into the role -- perimeter defensive specialist who can drain 3s, guard certain power forwards and provide some championship know-how -- that they never filled last season after James Posey left.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&page=Chatter-090723

[45 bank shot]

The Bucks, meanwhile, continue to explore their trade options with Bruce Bowen, who must be paid $2 million and waived by Aug. 1, or his $4 million salary for next season will become fully guaranteed.

No deal involving Bowen was close as of late Wednesday, but Milwaukee will continue to make Bowen available until it has to release him to save the extra $2 million.

I'm likewise told that there have not been any trade discussions between the Bucks and Boston that would put Bowen back in Celtics green, even though the 38-year-old seemingly would appeal to the Celts to plug into the role -- perimeter defensive specialist who can drain 3s, guard certain power forwards and provide some championship know-how -- that they never filled last season after James Posey left.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&page=Chatter-090723

oh no, not the C's

[Bruno]

http://www.celticsblog.com/2009/7/26/963474/rumor-bowen-may-end-up-in-boston

Rumor: Bowen May End Up In Boston

by Jeff Clark on Jul 26, 2009 2:56 PM EDT

A source (preferring to remain unnamed) has indicated a serious flirtation between Bruce Bowen and the Boston Celtics. This may have something to do with the Marquis Daniels delay but it wouldn't be an either/or thing. Boston would like to get both of them.

The Bucks are trying to trade Bowen before his $4 million contract becomes fully guaranteed (only $2 million is locked in). Ultimately it may be in Boston's best interest to lure Bowen after he becomes a free agent although the Celtics run a slight risk that he's traded to another team before August 1st (and kept at his full salary).

[timvp]

:vomit:

[Bruno]

Bruce's contract becomes guaranteed next Saturday. I would be quite surprised if he isn't waived. $4M ($8M with the luxury tax) is a lot of money for a 38 years old Bruce.

If he is waived, Spurs should be his first option. Now the question is: do Spurs want him back?

[mytespurs]

:vomit:

And wouldn't it be a coincidence if Bruce becomes a Celctic and the Spurs and Celtics end up meeting in the NBA finals. :lol:lol:lol

If he doesn't become a Spur again, I would prefer he end up with an eastern power than with one of our rivals. :king

[scottspurs]

I hope Bruce comes back to San Antonio. The offseason would be complete if we bring him back.

[superbigtime]

I hope Bruce ends up with a contender and gets sufficient PT.

[HarlemHeat37]

I wanted him back before, but not with Finley around, too old on the wings..

I hope he retires, and sticks around here..

[DPG21920]

We are keeping our options open on 3 for 1/4 for 1 trades, but at the moment Bruce is unlikely to be signed by the Spurs if released.

Still when and if these trade possibilities happen I think the Spurs would like to have Bowen back. Bruce is one of those guys who knows how the system is run (unlike half our current roster) and if he comes back he won't care about PT it will be about winning. Bruce will help out every player on where he needs to be, what he needs to do and how he needs to do it, even if it costs him his 10 minutes per game. Why? Because Bruce is someone who will do what ever it takes to win, even by giving younger players tips on how to beat him inthe rotation.

Is this just speculation on your part or something that you have heard? If you have heard this, is it just a generic thing or a few specific deals?

[Bruno]

We are keeping our options open on 3 for 1/4 for 1 trades, but at the moment Bruce is unlikely to be signed by the Spurs if released.


It sucks.
Bruce complements way better a Manu, RJ and Mason rotation than Finley.

If Spurs can't do a 3 for 1 trade, they should dump Finley and re-sign Bowen. Even if there isn't a team with a TE that likes him, Spurs should trade him + $3M in cash for a TE and re-sign Bruce. It woudl still be a cheaper option than keeping Finley and not re-signing Bruce.

[SpurCharger]

I am The Biggest Bruce Bowen Fan And I love EVerything about him...... But The time Has come, that he has gotten Old and His defense went from a A+ Defender to a B- Defender..... He Can still defend but nowhere near like he could...... I wish Him the best!

[HarlemHeat37]

I'd definitely take him back if Finley goes, that's for sure..

[Interrohater]

I am The Biggest Bruce Bowen Fan And I love EVerything about him...... But The time Has come, that he has gotten Old and His defense went from a A+ Defender to a B- Defender..... He Can still defend but nowhere near like he could...... I wish Him the best!
Even if that's true, which it's not, a B - defender is still pretty good. You can't get A + players at every position, that's the entire reason for the salary cap, for more parity in the league. Otherwise, a small market team like SA would never have reached the heights that it has so far.

Also, one thing we should consider is what Bruce wants. Does he want to go to a new team at 38 years old, where he has to learn a new system, move his family (or at least himself), try to gel with a whole new set of teammates AND a new head coach? We'll see, but I highly doubt it

[Kori Ellis]

I'm still not sure Bowen will play anywhere if it's not in San Antonio. He might just retire and spend more time with his little boys.

[SpurCharger]

Even if that's true, which it's not, a B - defender is still pretty good. You can't get A + players at every position, that's the entire reason for the salary cap, for more parity in the league. Otherwise, a small market team like SA would never have reached the heights that it has so far.

Also, one thing we should consider is what Bruce wants. Does he want to go to a new team at 38 years old, where he has to learn a new system, move his family (or at least himself), try to gel with a whole new set of teammates AND a new head coach? We'll see, but I highly doubt it

I agree With You, About the Cap, And Parity in the League..... But At 38 years old, he decreased so much from year to the next...... He Is A Liability to a certain extent now..... His 3 pt % Was way down last year, and his defense got worse...... those are the 2 things that Bruce Could always hang his hat on.... Now that he Has declined in those 2 areas, I Think its time to Move on...... Im not a Huge Finley Fan, but Finely Had A good shooting year last year..... Plus Richard jefferson Is A B- defender..... So Im cool with him and Manu swapping Duties on the best defenders....

[DPG21920]

Bowen shot over 40% from 3 IIRC. That is very good, especially when you think about how difficult it is to shoot when your playing time is inconsistent.

[DPG21920]

I've heard what I said "they are keeping their [trade] options open." but it is likely they make a multi player trade giving up more than they get player wise. Giving the team more flexability. Nothing is "in the works" but it is a possibility.

Got ya, thanks. That is what I thought.

[exstatic]

so we can get older and watch him get torched again this year?

FYI: if Bruce were to return, he'd still be the best perimeter defender on the team. While he wasn't up to past Bowen standards, he wasn't "getting torched", either.

[Danny.Zhu]

Didn't see it posted. Damn it.

A source (preferring to remain unnamed) has indicated a serious flirtation between Bruce Bowen and the Boston Celtics. This may have something to do with the Marquis Daniels delay but it wouldn't be an either/or thing. Boston would like to get both of them.

The Bucks are trying to trade Bowen before his $4 million contract becomes fully guaranteed (only $2 million is locked in). Ultimately it may be in Boston's best interest to lure Bowen after he becomes a free agent although the Celtics run a slight risk that he's traded to another team before August 1st (and kept at his full salary).

http://www.celticsblog.com/2009/7/26/963474/rumor-bowen-may-end-up-in-boston

[Danny.Zhu]

OK. Lock it please.

[loveforthegame]

http://www.celticsblog.com/2009/7/26/963474/rumor-bowen-may-end-up-in-boston

Ultimately it may be in Boston's best interest to lure Bowen after he becomes a free agent although the Celtics run a slight risk that he's traded to another team before August 1st (and kept at his full salary).

I wonder which team would keep him at his full salary? It would certainly have to be one of the other playoff contenders. Orlando?


Phila_Chamberlain:

We are keeping our options open on 3 for 1/4 for 1 trades, but at the moment Bruce is unlikely to be signed by the Spurs if released.

Which teams have the room to take on 2 or 3 players? I figure Williams would be involved and waived if such a trade happens before his contract becomes fully guaranteed.

[duncan228]

Nice words about Bowen from NESN.com.

Bowen Would Be a Boon to Celtics -- At the Right Price (http://www.nesn.com/2009/07/bowen-would-be-a-boon-to-celtics-at-the-right-price.html)
by Evans Clinchy

According to rumors currently circulating around the blogosphere (http://www.celticsblog.com/2009/7/26/963474/rumor-bowen-may-end-up-in-boston), the Celtics have shown interest in acquiring Bruce Bowen, an eight-time NBA All-Defensive Team selection and a three-time NBA champ.

Nice resume, right? Where do we sign?

Reeling in Bowen, who has a reputation as a superb defensive swingman, would certainly have its merits. Bowen gave the Celtics two seasons back in the early years of his career, shortly after sneaking into the NBA as an undrafted free agent, but he skipped town in 1999. In the decade since, he's won three rings as a San Antonio Spur. Bringing him back now would be a big boost to the Celtics' bench.

Ever since losing James Posey after their championship season in 2008, the Celtics have been lusting after a great swingman to come off the bench, play defense and hit open jumpers. Bowen could be that guy.

Bowen spent eight years in San Antonio, but that era came to an end last month -- the Spurs shipped him to Milwaukee as part of the three-team trade that brought in Richard Jefferson (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4281291).

The problem is that Bowen is a terrible fit in Milwaukee. He turned 38 this summer, his knees are getting weaker and he's not the defensive force he once was. He's a bench role player. The Bucks, whose best hope for a winning future might be to rebuild around Brandon Jennings and Joe Alexander, have no use for a 38-year-old with an expiring contract. Bowen is a trading chip to the Bucks, nothing more.

The Bucks are going to explore their options for dealing Bowen away, but the clock is ticking. Under his current deal, management is obligated either to pay him $2 million and waive him by August 1 (that would be Saturday) or extend him for a full season at $4 million.

Neither one is a desirable option. So the Bucks have to make a move.

But paying Bowen $4 million isn't a good option for the Celtics either. Everyone is risk-averse in this modern NBA climate, and throwing that much cash at an old man just doesn't make sense. That's especially true in Boston, where the Celtics are way over the cap -- one $4 million deal now means another $4 million to the luxury tax later.

No thank you.

Bowen would be a great player in Boston. He'd be a perfect fit, even at his age, because he's a physical one-on-one defender who could stop opposing small forwards -- and in the Eastern Conference, there are plenty of good ones. Think LeBron James and Vince Carter. In a pinch, Bowen could even take on a slashing two-guard like Dwyane Wade or Joe Johnson.

There's no doubt that Bowen has value to the Celtics. But the front office needs to be able to put a dollar sign in front of that value, and $8 million (with the luxury tax included) is a bit much.

So what do the C's do? In all likelihood, they take their chances. If no one else in the NBA bites at trading for Bowen and his $4 million deal, then he'll be cut loose this weekend, and the Celtics can renegotiate with him then. A low-level exception contract (worth a little under $2 million) would look a lot better to the Celtics than Bowen's current deal.

The risk is that Bowen hits free agency and decides to go elsewhere. The obvious choice would be the Spurs -- he was happy there, he won three titles there and he might return there for less money. But if Celtics GM Danny Ainge can lure Bowen away with the chance to play with a different group of championship-winning veterans, then that could make fiscal sense. He should give it a shot.

Of course, they could easily lose their chance at Bowen if the free agency route doesn't work out. That's a gamble. But the bigger gamble would be dropping $8 million on a bench player.

Bruce Bowen would be a good player in Boston. At the right price, the Celtics would love to have him. But if it doesn't work out, they'll move on. Bowen knows how to defend small forwards; Ainge knows how to defend small budgets.

[Spursone]

There is nothing sad about the situation of someone that has made millions playing the game of basketball, just because they might have to work somewhere not of their choosing. Many of us do that every day, at far less desirable jobs for a fraction of the pay.

Exactly,

Sometimes I'll here someone talking about how sad an athelete must feel about losing, or getting traded, or such. Please - these guys make so much more than us, are playing for a living, travel around the world as they please, and have supermodels in each arm. We should be feeling sorry for ourselves, working our asses off, living paycheck to paycheck and trying to rush home so we can see them play on TV.

I wish I had those problems.

GO SPURS GO!:lobt:

[SA210]

:pop::pctoss

[G-Nob]

The C's aren't Mavs, they won't overpay for bench player.

:stirpot:

[anonoftheinternets]

hmm bowen was quite good on pierce last year, i hope this doesnt happen ...

[jag]

Seeing Bowen in that green jersey would make me sick to my stomach.

[waly.mg]

Ray Allen went to the East because Bowen was in the West

Probably Ray Allen want him more than other Celtic

Finally he can stop to Cry

[DPG21920]

Seeing Bowen in that green jersey would make me sick to my stomach.

I agree. Bowen with KG+Ray = :depressed

But to be honest, I hope he plays again and proves he can still play. He can be a great piece to a contending team that thinks he has something left.

[phxspurfan]

Bowen can still play all-world defense in stretches. It would be sickening to see him do it against Tony or Manu.

[MoSpur]

I would hate to see this happen, but he has to think about his family.

[DBMethos]

Bruce isn't going to play alongside that crybaby Allen. I'd be ridiculously shocked if that happened.

[Da Spurs]

The Bucks took him in the trade so they can cut him and save a lot of money. He will not be traded.

I hope the Spurs pick him up. He can still play and we need help at the 3.:flag::flag::flag:

[hater]

yeah how is this sad? dude is a millionare and has 4 rings

[cool cat]

yeah how is this sad? dude is a millionare and has 4 rings

When did Bowen get 4 rings?

[td4mvp3]

yeah how is this sad? dude is a millionare and has 4 rings

because we aren't watching athletes to see millionaire's play a pick up game. the whole point of professional sports is at least hoping the athletes are doing this out of more than just a need for a paycheck, we'd like to think b-ball means as much to them as it has come to mean to us, and so if a guy has to call it a career without his heart being into the ending, it makes you feel bad. not that i feel bad.

[Dr Cox]

bring him back, nuthing of what he used to be, but still could help in clutch situations needs to retire a spur

and hung from the rafters

[angelbelow]

hmm bruce to the celtics would be bad..

[Da Spurs]

When did Bowen get 4 rings?

3 championships and a marriage. Where did you think?

[Bruno]

Today is the day.

[nkdlunch]

he might go to Nuggets

[G-Nob]

No one is gonna trade for him because they don't want to pay 8 mill for him. Teams will wait till he's a FA.

[EricB]

No one is gonna trade for him because they don't want to pay 8 mill for him. Teams will wait till he's a FA.

and he will go where he wants.

If I were a guessing man,he might be of the mindset Spurs or retirement.

[ohmwrecker]

I just read about a sign and trade deal between the Bucks and the Knicks swapping Ramon Sessions for David Lee that may include Bruce.

[G-Nob]

I just read about a sign and trade deal between the Bucks and the Knicks swapping Ramon Sessions for David Lee that may include Bruce.

I just can't picture Bruce in a D'Antoni offense.