Peja close to buyout; Mavs or Lakers next?

[Mel_13]

By Marc Stein

The Toronto Raptors and Peja Stojakovic are close to completing a buyout that will put the former All-Star sharpshooter on the open market, according to sources close to the situation.

The deal is expected to be completed later Thursday, sources said.

The Raptors publicly acknowledged almost immediately after acquiring Stojakovic from New Orleans that a buyout would considered if no follow-up trade could be swung. But the Raptors, reluctant take on long-term salary, were unlikely to find a workable trade, with Stojakovic earning $15 million in the final season of an original five-year deal he signed with the Hornets in the summer of 2006.

Sources close to the situation told ESPN.com that Stojakovic is determined to return to the Western Conference and join a playoff contender once he clear waivers and becomes a free agent, with three teams at the top of his list: Dallas, New Orleans and the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Mavericks, sources say, are considered the favorite to land Stojakovic. They have minutes to offer at small forward and a well-chronicled need for perimeter shooting. And joining the Mavericks would enable Stojakovic to live within short flying distance of his wife and children, who remained in New Orleans after he was dealt to the Raptors.

Both the Mavericks and the Lakers have a need on the wing thanks to injuries, with Dallas losing Caron Butler to a season-ending knee tear and the Lakers losing newcomer Matt Barnes for two months to a knee injury.

Stojakovic made three All-Star appearances as a member of the Sacramento Kings and sports a career success rate of 40.1 percent from 3-point range. He's been plagued by knee trouble this season and has only appeared in two games for the Raptors, but he did leave an impression on the Mavericks by scoring 17 points in 19 minutes in Dallas on Nov. 15, just days before New Orleans sent the 33-year-old and Jerryd Bayless to Toronto for Jarrett Jack, Marcus Banks and David Andersen.

Stojakovic forfeited roughly $440,000 from a trade bonus in his contract to make the salary-cap math work in the deal that sent him to Toronto.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=6041580

[jjktkk]

Possible Lakers defensive stopper?

[redzero]

Hello, he's coming back to the Hornets.

[JamStone]

Possible Lakers defensive stopper?

as in he'll help the Lakers to stop playing defense?

[Phillip]

ill take him definitely. dude can shoot his ass off, and the spacing he would provide for the starting unit would be amazingly useful

[redzero]

ill take him definitely. dude can shoot his ass off, and the spacing he would provide for the starting unit would be amazingly useful

Precisely.

Although fuck you, I don't want the Mavs taking another former Hornet.

[NRHector]

send him to the Lakers, they need all the help they can get right now, they have a sad bench

[ChrisHansen]

ill take him definitely. dude can shoot his ass off, and the spacing he would provide for the starting unit would be amazingly useful

what does Peja bring that Pavlovic doesnt?

[rjv]

maybe he can resurrect his career somewhere but he just seems like finley was in his last season at this point. in other words, not worth much at all.

[Phillip]

what does Peja bring that Pavlovic doesnt?

size. better shooting. maturity.

[jjktkk]

as in he'll help the Lakers to stop playing defense?

Lol, yea Peja can be a player/coach off the bench. :lol

[ChrisHansen]

size. better shooting. maturity.

I think those are all pretty close

I wouldn't really say Peja uses his "size" or "maturity" very well.

I was under the impression that the Mavs needed a second option who was tough, could play defense, and deliver in the playoffs. pretty much the anti-Peja

[hater]

5 years ago this would have been a good signing

[history2b]

I think those are all pretty close

I wouldn't really say Peja uses his "size" or "maturity" very well.

I was under the impression that the Mavs needed a second option who was tough, could play defense, and deliver in the playoffs. pretty much the anti-Peja


Hey Chris Hansen, remember that time you busted midnightpulp for soliciting under aged teens on your series "To Catch a Predator?"

Well he's out again... keep an eye on this psycho.

[jjktkk]

TBH, at this stage in Peja's career, he isn't an upgrade over Pavolic. Guy can't even move anymore, not that he was a speed demon to begin with.

[baseline bum]

Stojakovic in the purple & gold would make sense, seeing that he was a major contributor to LA's 2002 title.

[Banzai]

I think Peja goes to Dallas.

[ElNono]

size. better shooting. maturity.

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[redzero]

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/11/2009/10/500x_tweet.jpg

It's immature to have sex with porn stars?

[Phillip]

I think those are all pretty close

I wouldn't really say Peja uses his "size" or "maturity" very well.

I was under the impression that the Mavs needed a second option who was tough, could play defense, and deliver in the playoffs. pretty much the anti-Peja

no one is saying Peja would be the second option, dumbass.

[Fpoonsie]

It's immature to have sex with porn stars?

Of course.

Sex is only allowed with wives...be it your own, or someone else's...

[Phillip]

peja is a guy who would bring a needed tool to the mavericks, which is shooting and scoring ability. he wouldn't be relied upon for a whole lot more than that, much like the Bulls didnt rely on Steve Kerr for much more than shooting, or Dennis Rodman for much more than hustle and defense. he is simply upgrading one need on the team, not being asked to be Dirks #2.

[Killakobe81]

If yall get Peja I would gladly take Pavlovic Lakers cant win a title without a "sasha"

[DJ Mbenga]

anyone know where sienna west lives?

[ChrisRichards]

Sign with the Heat.

Mike Miller and Peja should give Joel Anthony, Juwan Howard & Dampier, all the space they need down low.

[ALVAREZ6]

lol I hope he goes to the Mavs...he would fit in that team perfectly.

[ElNono]

It's immature to have sex with porn stars?

Have you seen his wife?

[mindcrime]

Stojakovic in the purple & gold would make sense, seeing that he was a major contributor to LA's 2002 title.

:rollin

So true. Final seconds, Peja for 3!!!!!!!!!!!!... AIRBALL. He was the polar opposite of Mike Bibby. Anti-clutch.

[z0sa]

Wgaf?

[j.dizzle]

LOL all the Mavs need is another 3 point chucker, i dont think they have enough of those.

[dbestpro]

As a Spurs fan I think he would be an absolute wonderful replacement for Butler with the Mavs.

[redzero]

Have you seen his wife?

Yes, but if being unfaithful to one's wife--hot or not--is a sign of immaturity, a whole lot of men are immature.

[HeatChamps]

He would be the perfect fit for the choking mavs.

[ElNono]

Yes, but if being unfaithful to one's wife--hot or not--is a sign of immaturity, a whole lot of men are immature.

Maybe they are. I mean, why even marry the trophy wife if you're gonna be swinging your dick into every skanky hoe that walks your way?

His wife could have filed for divorce and siphoned half his money + alimony.

[#41 Shoot Em Up]

He did what anyone of us would have done, banged a fine azz pornstar.

He'll probably come to the Mavs, more minutes available obviously

[history2b]

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/11/2009/10/500x_tweet.jpg


Lol, look at the little moralist. What a faggot.

[BRHornet45]

LOL sons at all these Mav fans drooling and pre-cumming over Hornets former players.

[dirk4mvp]

LOL sons at all these Mav fans drooling and pre-cumming over Hornets former players.

I wonder if Tyson likes playing in Dallas or that bootleg city in Louisiana more.

[ElNono]

Lol, look at the little moralist. What a faggot.

lol moralist :lol

[crc21209]

:lol He's used goods. Nothing to see here...

[ace3g]

STEIN_LINE_HQ Marc Stein
Mavs have secured verbal commitment from Peja Stojakovic that he's signing with Dallas once he clears waivers. Updated ESPN.com link on way

[ace3g]

STEIN_LINE_HQ Marc Stein
Sources say Mavs also close to separate trade w/TOR to send reserve center Alexis Ajinca to Raps for draft itemsf. All explained in story

[Hooks]

STEIN_LINE_HQ Marc Stein
Sources say Mavs also close to separate trade w/TOR to send reserve center Alexis Ajinca to Raps for draft itemsf. All explained in story



Mavs just got worse :rollin!

Peja fucken sucks, absolutely NO defense, and he can't shoot for shit anymore, dude can't even knock down wide open shots.

Anjica>>Peja

GJ Cuban :lmao

[ElNono]

Predictable GNSF reaction, tbh :lol

[redzero]

STEIN_LINE_HQ Marc Stein
Mavs have secured verbal commitment from Peja Stojakovic that he's signing with Dallas once he clears waivers. Updated ESPN.com link on way

Great.

[Lukor]

3 time allstar headed to Dallas. We staaaaaaacked

[FkLA]

i pray that he ends up in dallas, theyll secure yet another washed up over the hill scrub...this wouldve been a sick line up in 2005 tbh:

jkidd-peja-marion-dirk-chandler

terry

[Mel_13]

Peja joins fellow 2003 All-Stars Kidd, Dirk, and Marion on the Mavs.

[monosylab1k]

Keep this faggot away from my team

lol mono

[ElNono]

Reeeeeessssttttttaaaacccccckkkkkeeeeddddd...

[#41 Shoot Em Up]

Solid pick up, see what he has to offer.
Alexis wasn't effective at all, atleast get a pick out of it

[monosylab1k]

Predictable GNSF reaction, tbh :lol

true.

As soon as i read the thread title, I guessed at least 3 "LoL mavs just got another choker!!!!!!!!!!" and a bunch of "Mavs best lineup ever! If it was 5 years ago :lmao!"

[Pelicans78]

Even 5 years ago it would be a bad signing. Hornets signed him to a 5 year contract and only one of those seasons did he earn close to what he got. He was grossly overpaid for what his role was on the team. Horrible contract.

[monosylab1k]

Our D just got even worse, as did our FG%, but our dicksuck:jumpshot ratio just went through the roof!

If someone is out there chucking 3's, would you rather it be Peja or Alexis Fucking Ajinca?

Anybody who thinks this is some breakthrough move for Dallas is stupid. Best case scenario he's a useful 15 minute a night player. He'll probably be a starter just because Marion plays so much better off the bench.

He'll be somewhat useful if he's healthy, but I'm sure there's no way Mark/Donnie/Rick think he's the answer to replacing Butler.

[FkLA]

tyson is normally a moron

but he has a point this time, with ime udoka out of the nba predrag is most likely now the slowest wing player in the nba...even his once sexy shot is average now.

[Fpoonsie]

Peja's gonna win a couple games for DAL this year, causing Ghazi's "a" "c" and "k" keys to get stuck again, and GNSF to gulp nervously while trying to look calm and collected w/ many a "too bad he can't hit like that in the postseason :lmao :lmao :lmao" post.

[Roddy Beaubois]

Tyson, Peja, next step.................. CP3

staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaacccccccccccc cccccccccccccccccccccccckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk kkkkkkkkkkkkkkeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeed

[Roddy Beaubois]

but tbh, I could see Carlisle becoming in love with Peja and play him too many minutes. His defense is turrible. I don't know what to think of this signing. It could be a decent one if we use him right.

[DPG21920]

:lol He was determined to go to a contender and the Hornets were on his list? Mavs and LA I can see, but NO? He couldn't have been serious with that sons.

[monosylab1k]

but tbh, I could see Carlisle becoming in love with Peja and play him too many minutes.

If Peja wants that, he better hit a tanning booth, but an I Heart Puerto Rico t-shirt and tell Rick that Peja is a nickname for Pedro.

[redzero]

Roddy for cp3!

I was thinking more on the lines of Jannero Pargo or James Posey.

Hey, maybe Bonzi Wells is bored of dropping 50 every game in China, so the Mavs should look into that.

[monosylab1k]

no thanks we need a real 2nd option not a collection of washed up scrubs. pavlovic + stojakovic + wells + pargo + any other scrubs wont have the impact of a true 2nd option.

mono with the goods.

[monosylab1k]

Shout out to my Bonton niggas, I learned that dance from my Bonton niggas

i have no clue what that means picklebreath

[HeatChamps]

lol Dallas Hornets

[redzero]

So, will the Mavericks use Peja heads every time he hits a three? Somebody must keep the trend alive.

[#41 Shoot Em Up]

So, will the Mavericks use Peja heads every time he hits a three? Somebody must keep the trend alive.

:lol

[#41 Shoot Em Up]

check the sig u south dallas picklebreath

Keep up the good work my nigga

[BlairForceDejuan]

Awesome addition to the Mavericks. This puts them over the top.

[#41 Shoot Em Up]

Awesome addition to the Mavericks. This puts them over the top.

You deserve to be bolded tbh

[Darth_Pelican]

Nice addition Dallas. I have attached an illustration of Peja's usual defense on a given play for your convenience. For every three pointer Peja delivers for you, the man he is guarding usually has about 3 of these. Godspeed.

http://lakers.topbuzz.com/gallery/d/273497-2/Shannon+Brown+uses+Stojakovic+and+goes+for+for+a+m onster+dunk.JPG

[#41 Shoot Em Up]

Nice addition Dallas. I have attached an illustration of Peja's usual defense on a given play for your convenience. For every three pointer Peja delivers for you, the man he is guarding usually has about 3 of these. Godspeed.

http://lakers.topbuzz.com/gallery/d/273497-2/Shannon+Brown+uses+Stojakovic+and+goes+for+for+a+m onster+dunk.JPG

Cool name bro

[Darth_Pelican]

Cool name bro

Thank you Shoot Em Up

[TheMACHINE]

Peja should go to Dallas...based on his playoff experience, he fits right in.

[Killakobe81]

I say they should cust sasha and Lakers pick him up ...he is just O.K. but anythinh to limit walton's mins. until Barnes returns ...

[jjktkk]

Kinda sad actually, Mav fans are reduced to this.

[ElNono]

seriously peja would look nice backing up stephen jackson and marion, as an 8th-10th man

dirk4mvp with the goods, tbh

[dirk4mvp]

Peja should go to Dallas...based on his playoff experience, he fits right in.

:lmao :rollin :lmao

[dirk4mvp]

dirk4mvp with the goods, tbh

glad someone agrees with me.

[BlairForceDejuan]

If I were Butler, I'd be worried. Mavs just plugged some holes and then some.

[ElNono]

glad someone agrees with me.

Good job scrah :tu

[oh crap]

i didn't even know this bum was still in the league

[BUMP]

wtf?

Can Peja even play anymore? Seems weird that we're keeping both him and Pavlovic. I guess it doesn't really matter since we don't have to deal with that horrendous contract. Curious to see who the better 'ovic' is, imho

And Ajinca is not that good. Just because he's 7 feet tall and shoot threes, doesn't mean he's the next Rasheed Wallace. More like a DJ Mbenga with a terrible shot selection, tbh

[clambake]

what? we couldn't get stackhouse?

[Koolaid_Man]

Tbh my only memories of Peja was I think WCF 2002 game 5, 6 or 7 not sure...he was playing great all game...crunch time though...time winding down and he shoots a corner 3 airball with the game on the line...I must have fucking laughed for days on end...I remember laughing so hard at the fucker till I had to be restrained...that is the only and lasting memory I have of him...as soon as I find the video I will share it...ahhhh the memories...

[ElNono]

Coming to the American Airlines Center soon.... PEJA ON A STICK!

http://www.interbasket.net/news/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/stojakovic-on-a-stick1.jpg

[Koolaid_Man]

If I were Butler, I'd be worried. Mavs just plugged some holes and then some.


I will fucking laugh my ass off if Peja pulls a Prokhorov...can you imagine Mav fan going fucking postal cuz Peja turned them down...man I would love to see that shit for shits and giggles if nothing else...:lmao

[clambake]

I will fucking laugh my ass off if Peja pulls a Prokhorov...can you imagine Mav fan going fucking postal cuz Peja turned them down...man I would love to see that shit for shits and giggles if nothing else...:lmao

i hope he does. just another donnie dipshit move.

[Koolaid_Man]

tyson is normally a moron

but he has a point this time, with ime udoka out of the nba predrag is most likely now the slowest wing player in the nba...even his once sexy shot is average now.

why is it that Spur fan is shitting in "they" pants over a Peja signing...Spur fan better be worried Peja could mean the difference in losing and getting swept...:lol

As for LA fan....just remember Sacramento...Lakers colors is Kryptonite to Peja...that's a fact...:lol

[sribb43]

:lol at you faggots thinking he is playing heavy minutes. He is a fuckin' role player thats not getting paid shit

[ElNono]

tbh, I'm wondering how long until Lakerfan is wishing Peja to get injured... Only way for their suck ass team to catch up in the standings these days :lol

[Koolaid_Man]

i hope he does. just another donnie dipshit move.

Cuban is the lining of a horses ass...I mean is there a player cut that he won't sign...this is not how you win titles...I mean he really could learn a lesson from Prokhorov...Push away from the table after you're done eating..


Cuban is becoming the Pookie of NBA owners...:lmao like he on crack and just gotta have every player he sees...oohhh you don't know who Pookie is:

bQEnzrRyo3c

[Koolaid_Man]

tbh, I'm wondering how long until Lakerfan is wishing Peja to get injured... Only way for their suck ass team to catch up in the standings these days :lol

I wish him well...I just want Stern to issue the Edict to conspire against the Spurs...SAVE THE GAMES INTEGRITY BY keeping those faggots away from the big stage...

By any means necessary... X :lol

[ElNono]

After the Gasol collusion and "The Decision", the game's integrity is the last thing on Stern's list, tbh :lol

[Koolaid_Man]

After the Gasol collusion and "The Decision", the game's integrity is the last thing on Stern's list, tbh :lol


I'd rather collude than TANK any day....btw Elhomo how do you think we ensure the Spurs get swept in the first round....bring Joey Crawford back...I'd like your input my gay friend...:lol it's ok...

[ElNono]

I'd rather collude than TANK any day....btw Elhomo how do you think we ensure the Spurs get swept in the first round....bring Joey Crawford back...I'd like your input my gay friend...:lol it's ok...

Of course you rather collude... some teams don't have that option though.
What's sad is not tanking, and still missing the playoffs :lmao

The Spurs will be fine, with or without Joey. This Lakeshow team still has to prove they can win a series without HCA...

And I'm not your friend. You can keep the details of your gay posse to yourself. :lol

[Koolaid_Man]

Of course you rather collude... some teams don't have that option though.
What's sad is not tanking, and still missing the playoffs :lmao

The Spurs will be fine, with or without Joey. This Lakeshow team still has to prove they can win a series without HCA...

And I'm not your friend. You can keep the details of your gay posse to yourself. :lol

didn't the Spurs have HCA when Suns brought the brooms out...ohh well it doesn't matter...

[#41 Shoot Em Up]

didn't the Spurs have HCA when Suns brought the brooms out...ohh well it doesn't matter...

:lol

[ElNono]

didn't the Spurs have HCA when Suns brought the brooms out...ohh well it doesn't matter...

We beat the Mavs without HCA...
It's not like we went 6 years without winning a series without HCA or something... :lol

[Mel_13]

Of course you rather collude... some teams don't have that option though.
What's sad is not tanking, and still missing the playoffs :lmao

The Spurs will be fine, with or without Joey. This Lakeshow team still has to prove they can win a series without HCA...

And I'm not your friend. You can keep the details of your gay posse to yourself. :lol

They did tank. That Laker team was 32-29 before finishing the season 2-19. Kobe played in 19 of those 21 games. Now you tell me; how does a team with a 26 year old Kobe Bryant finish the season 2-19 unless they were tanking? Bynum was the reward for that tank job.

[ElNono]

lol tankjob AND collusion :lmao

[BUMP]

:lol at you faggots thinking he is playing heavy minutes. He is a fuckin' role player thats not getting paid shit

The only thing I worry about is Peja getting Barea'ed and getting way too many minutes based on his past, taking away time from Marion, Stevenson. I still don't see how we keep both him and Pavlovic and expect to be an elite defensive team

[sribb43]

The only thing I worry about is Peja getting Barea'ed and getting way too many minutes based on his past, taking away time from Marion, Stevenson. I still don't see how we keep both him and Pavlovic and expect to be an elite defensive team

Fact is if the mavs don't trade for a scoring wing, there screwed....Peja/Sasha are 10th men and if they are starting done the road means the mavs are a 1st rd exit. I think Sasha is gone after this 10 day is up, guy is trash. There is a reason why it's Jan and he was a FA

[rickross]

peja 2 miami would be fun. I bet he can play betta D than arroyo

[024]

collusion!!