Suns waive Jim Jackson

[SenorSpur]

Looks like the Suns are perhaps making room for Tim Thomas. If the Spurs do miss out on him, should the Spurs pursue this guy?


Suns Release Jim Jackson
1st March, 2006 - 12:56 pm
Suns Press Release - The Phoenix Suns announced today that they have waived swingman Jim Jackson.

The 6-6, 220-pound guard/forward averaged 3.7 points and 2.4 rebounds in 15.6 minutes in 27 games (one start) with the Suns in 2005-06. Jackson, who is in his 14th NBA season, has not played in the team’s last 24 games, dating back to Jan. 4 vs. Philadelphia.

“Jimmy has made great contributions to our team and has been a consummate professional. We wish him well,” said Suns Head Coach Mike D’Antoni. [READ]

[Peter]

He's wanted to be a Spur in the past. He hasn't exactly been tearing it up this year, but he's at least played this season and historically when he gets on a roll he can knock them down.

[MoSpur]

I have always liked Jim Jackson, but is fishy they waived him. Looks like they are making room for Tim Thomas.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

It does look like Phoenix is clearing a roster spot for a reason.

[ChumpDumper]

Denver should be all over this one.

[baseline bum]

No way. Jim Jackson is a bitch in clutch situations.

[FromWayDowntown]

Since he was waived and not bought out, doesn't that mean that any team that picks him up has to have capspace to do so? His contract still exists, and Phoenix still has to pay him (I think) for as long as nobody else claims his contract and the right to his services. Phoenix might need a roster spot to acquire Tim Thomas, but doesn't need capspace (since Thomas will be a minimum signing). The Spurs, however, would need capspace, I think, to acquire Jim Jackson.

[Taco]

Jim Jackson is a Jinx

[BigVee]

Can he guard Dirk, Howard, Chauncy, Rip or Tayshaun?

[ChumpDumper]

Since he was waived and not bought out, doesn't that mean that any team that picks him up has to have capspace to do so? His contract still exists, and Phoenix still has to pay him (I think) for as long as nobody else claims his contract and the right to his services. Phoenix might need a roster spot to acquire Tim Thomas, but doesn't need capspace (since Thomas will be a minimum signing). The Spurs, however, would need capspace, I think, to acquire Jim Jackson.He'll be on waivers for 48 hours. The only teams that have cap space have no need for JJ, so he'll likely clear waivers and be available for the minimum just like Thomas (who will be on waivers just the same as JJ even though there is a buyout, but no team has the cap space to absorb his contract).

[Amuseddaysleeper]

do we wanna pick him up or no need?

[Peter]

http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35729

[Kori Ellis]

I combined them.

[mavsfan1000]

Tim Thomas would be a better option to guard Dirk than anyone on the spurs roster now. San Antonio better pick him up or it is over.

[50 cent]

Tim Thomas would be a better option to guard Dirk than anyone on the spurs roster now. San Antonio better pick him up or it is over.

It's already over. The Mavs will be enjoying their annual scheduled late-May fishing trip. It's as reliable as Dirk's nuts shriveling up in mid-May in the 2nd round.

[mavsfan1000]

If San Antonio did that they could have a lineup of
C Duncan
PF Tim Thomas
SF Bowen
SG Ginobili
PG Parker. This lineup would be much more effective than Rasho at Center.

[ChumpDumper]

:lol @ mavfan.

Have you learned nothing from Avery?

Or who our starting center is?

[mavsfan1000]

I'm saying that Rasho would not be effective against Dirk but Tim Thomas has a chance. Dirk will torch Rasho.

[SequSpur]

I'm saying that Rasho would not be effective against Dirk but Tim Thomas has a chance. Dirk will torch Rasho.

you're a tool.

Rasho is not guarding Nowitski.

Nowitski is a shooting guard....

Quit wasting my fuckin bandwidth.

[MI21]

Bruce Bowen would defend your "big man" better than anyone else, and he is 6'7.

[mavsfan1000]

Now that is funny. A 6'6 player guarding Dirk? Dirk has been owning guards all year this year. I think Avery finally developed Dirk's post game. Bowen will get owned if he is the one guarding Dirk.

[Leetonidas]

Now that is funny. A 6'6 player guarding Dirk? Dirk has been owning guards all year this year. I think Avery finally developed Dirk's post game. Bowen will get owned if he is the one guarding Dirk.

Did you forget the ownage on Chris Bosh?

[mavsfan1000]

Did you forget the ownage on Chris Bosh?
Chris Bosh isn't Dirk Nowitzki. I'm sorry but that is a lame comparison.

[yourtehclay]

Chris Bosh isn't Dirk Nowitzki. I'm sorry but that is a lame comparison.

They're both tall and soft :smokin

[kskonn]

personally I think Horry would log heavy minutes with tim and others getting some spot minutes.

maybe not tomorrow but in the playoffs when his is 100%.

[krinkx]

bosh may be better than nowitzki in the future... but definitely not now

[CubanMustGo]

OK .. the Suns waived Jackson in order to sign ... Andre Barrett, a 5-foot-9 point guard who has been with Florida's NBA Development League team ???

No joke, see http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/0301suns.html

[RobinsontoDuncan]

Im not worried about Dirk he always choaks in the playoffs, besides Bruce Bowen isnt any normal gaurd, he shut down the matrix last year all on his own.

[MI21]

Chris Bosh is a harder matchup for Bowen than Dirk Nowitzki.

[T Park]

I guess Maverick fan forgot that game in early December where Bowen did shut down Irk slightly.

[T-Pain]

Jim jackson is a freakin dinosaur. i remember he was one of the two players playing for the dallas mavericks with derek harper on the first NBA JAM video game for super nintendo.

[Supergirl]

Jim Jackson sucks. Tim Thomas sucks. Dirk will remain the most overrated player in the game until he proves he can actually win in the playoffs. Which he won't until Tim Duncan is out of the league, and maybe not even then, because by then he'll be up against Amare, who will own him just like Duncan owns him.

[Peter]

Kerr was washed up in May of '03 too.

[ChumpDumper]

OK .. the Suns waived Jackson in order to sign ... Andre Barrett, a 5-foot-9 point guard who has been with Florida's NBA Development League team ???

No joke, see http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/0301suns.htmlSize aside, Barrett is the best all-around point guard in the D-League. It's a fair bet that D'Asani sees the need for another true point on his team, now and for the future. Nash is playing career high minutes at age 32, and playing even less than that much has led to burnout problems in past playoffs.

[SirChaz]

Size aside, Barrett is the best all-around point guard in the D-League. It's a fair bet that D'Asani sees the need for another true point on his team, now and for the future. Nash is playing career high minutes at age 32, and playing even less than that much has led to burnout problems in past playoffs.


Nash has a sore hammy and the Suns needed another practice player so they can scrimmage with Amare.

[texasqb2]

I have always loved Jim Jackson. I always think these players don't forget how to shoot even though they have gotten older. I don't see a problem bringing in a veteran with a good shot.

[Peter]

I like Spree better because his game would fit better, IMO. Though Jackson has actually played this season. Then again, GRobinson was able to contribute without prior court time.

[ChumpDumper]

Nash has a sore hammy and the Suns needed another practice player so they can scrimmage with Amare.As I said, he's about as good as you can get this time of year. Bound to get sore after that many minutes.