BillsCarnage
08-12-2005, 12:02 PM
http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/0812suns0812.html
The Suns, who have no salary-cap space even with Johnson's departure, could offer Grant as much as the $1.67 million, biannual exception. Grant has several suitors, but Phoenix may be mainly battling Miami, the same team expected to scoop up Michael Finley if he is also an amnesty waiver at Monday's deadline.
"We're talking to the Suns, and Brian (Grant) had a good impression of everyone there," said Mark Bartelstein, Grant's agent. "We had good talks and a good feeling for Phoenix."
Injuries limited Grant, 33, to career lows in starts (eight) and numbers (3.8 points and 3.7 rebounds per game) last season, but his respected work ethic and character remain as positives. With Steven Hunter signing with Philadelphia, Grant could provide a defensive, rebounding option in the post behind Kurt Thomas and Amaré Stoudemire.
If Zo takes a hike, Miami would probably go after grant. They still have their MLE and could sign both Finley($3mil) and Grant($2mil). They'd be stacked!
The Suns, who have no salary-cap space even with Johnson's departure, could offer Grant as much as the $1.67 million, biannual exception. Grant has several suitors, but Phoenix may be mainly battling Miami, the same team expected to scoop up Michael Finley if he is also an amnesty waiver at Monday's deadline.
"We're talking to the Suns, and Brian (Grant) had a good impression of everyone there," said Mark Bartelstein, Grant's agent. "We had good talks and a good feeling for Phoenix."
Injuries limited Grant, 33, to career lows in starts (eight) and numbers (3.8 points and 3.7 rebounds per game) last season, but his respected work ethic and character remain as positives. With Steven Hunter signing with Philadelphia, Grant could provide a defensive, rebounding option in the post behind Kurt Thomas and Amaré Stoudemire.
If Zo takes a hike, Miami would probably go after grant. They still have their MLE and could sign both Finley($3mil) and Grant($2mil). They'd be stacked!