Spurs are interested in Matt Carroll

http://www.charlotte.com/456/story/182665.html


Bobcats' Carroll drawing interest

Posted on Mon, Jul. 02, 200
RICK BONNELL

The San Antonio Spurs, Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers have all expressed interest in Charlotte Bobcats shooting guard Matt Carroll.

Carroll confirmed those names in a brief interview Monday with the Observer. He said the Bobcats also called to express interest, and he was waiting for the team to make a formal proposal to his agent, Dan Fegan.

Carroll became an unrestricted free agent Sunday. Bobcats managing partner Michael Jordan said last week that re-signing Carroll is high on the team's priority list, despite the trade for shooting guard Jason Richardson.

Carroll said the Toronto Raptors expressed immediate interest in him when free agency began Sunday, but the Raptors filled that need by coming to terms with ex-Bobcat Jason Kapono. Kapono, who played for Miami last season, will reportedly receive a head-turning four-year, $20 million contract.

Bobcats executive vice president Bernie Bickerstaff said he had more dialogue with representatives for Carroll and Gerald Wallace, but no agreements have been reached.

"Bottom line,'' Bickerstaff said, "we want them to be here and they want to be here.''

*cough* Fegan *cough*

Don't even fucking play.

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/insid...ris&id=2916419

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25. Matt Carroll, Bobcats
After a vagabond career that included a stop in the D-League, Carroll is seeking some long-term security. No, he cannot defend, but he is a tough competitor and an above-average shooter.

In the long run, he's worth more than the guys he edged out for No. 25, Morris Peterson, Corliss Williamson, James Posey and Jamaal Magloire.

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spurs quest to find "shooters" continue

the inquiry was "are you still a free agent" "you are? good, goodluck"

The only reason they'd look at Carroll is if they are close to having barry shipped out.

I actually like Carroll. He's a tough player who doesn't back down and he can shoot it. Carroll is the type of guy with the fearlessness that would allow him to develop into a clutch player.

His defense is pretty bad but he's tough enough to develop in the Spurs system. The last time the Spurs had him, I thought it was a good signing. But he was too green and he got overwhelmed. Now he should be experienced enough to fit in.

All that said, I don't know where he fits. If Barry were to be traded, I think he'd be a fantastic Barry replacement. I also don't know about going with him over James White, since I think James White is the most capable of becoming a Bowen-esque defender. And if Carroll was signed instead of Bonner, the Spurs would be too overloaded at the wing position.

Basically, if the Spurs do a trade where they ship out Barry, Beno, Butler and Scola for Nocioni or something like that, Carroll would be a good addition for part of the MLE.

damn Butler? :(

Id rather keep Butler than have Carroll.

Hell get rid of Elson if you want to get rid of someone

Carroll would be an good signing for less than $3M per year. He isn't that talented but he plays with a lot of heart and can be a great scoring punch from the bench.
However, there are two problems.
First, Carroll could get more than $3M per year when you see that Kapono has got $6M per year.
Second, Spurs don't have a roster spot for him.

If Spurs do some trades and if Carroll is quite cheap, why not.

Should have held onto him the first time...

...yeah, who knows, with Carroll the Spurs could of won the 05' and 07' championships!

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Originally Posted by ploto

Should have held onto him the first time...

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Well, that was predictable.

WHat about Matt Barnes? Scrappy and could D up.

Carroll is Barry Lite....not a bad option if Barry is being shopped, but it does make me wonder about the future of White and Williams on this team.

Right now, it looks like only one of them will survive the Summer League and training camp....

wth has matt carroll done but show potential ? he's a 10 minute per game journeyman.

I think it's pretty obvious that if Carroll comes to the Spurs it will be after a trade sending out more players than we get back.

If Carroll gets signed, this will be important info to know.

From ESPN.com...

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James White (no salary protection if waived before 8/1/07, thereafter $100,000 and will increase to $200,000 if not waived before 10/1/07 and to $300,000 if on opening day roster)

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http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2654216

The last time he was with the Spurs he didn't do too good, but has improved a lot with the Bobcats, but then again, I am sure its a different world over there.

We should get Marcus Williams to play in Europe for a year before we bring him over. I think both of them have some reasonable potential and I'd rather not lose them.

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Originally Posted by tmtcsc

wth has matt carroll done but show potential ? he's a 10 minute per game journeyman.

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Well, unless we work out a S&T for Noc (or a similar player), if we are going to add through FA this offseason, it would likely be an older player looking for a ring (i.e. hill), or a player who is longer on potential, but hasn't proved anything yet, thus keeping his cost relatively lower (i.e. carroll).

Carroll shot 41.6% on 267 3pt attempts last season...for Charlotte. Hence the interest. Obviously the Spurs are thinking trade as he would replace Barry or Finley (likely Barry). For a cheap price, sure. For Kapono's, nope.

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Originally Posted by tmtcsc

wth has matt carroll done but show potential ? he's a 10 minute per game journeyman.

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Umm, no he's not. He started 47 games and averaged 26 mpg for the Bobcats last season. His P/40 scoring average was 18.5 ppg, and he shot nearly 42% from 3, and over 90% from the line.

With who we have now at that position, Matt wouldn't see more than 10 mpg. I'd like to see us get a player that can take the ball to the basket. Right now we have Manu and Tony and that's it.

He's getting a six-year deal with the Bobcats.

http://www.charlotte.com/bobcats/story/184513.html

Carroll agrees to long-term deal with Bobcats
Sources: 6-year deal worth $27 million

well Charlotte did say they are gonna spend all the money they can to sign guys this year. he's a really good shooter, and I think hes developed into a solid 2 guard. overpaid but i would want to keep him too

Timvp's thoughts on giving Matt a six-year deal...

6 years seems rather extreme.

Related note, I think he lead the league in 4pt plays. I think it may have even been a single season NBA record for 4pt plays :)

Probably at least 2 option years (years 5 and 6).

So much for that rumor...

Bobcats Keeping Carroll With Six-Year Contract
July 4, 2007 - 10:45 am
Sports Illustrated -
Guard Matt Carroll and the Charlotte Bobcats have come to terms on a six-year contract, a person close to the negotiations said Wednesday.

The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because of league rules preventing contract announcements before July 11, said Carroll is expected to sign the deal when he returns from a trip to China.

Carroll, signed by Charlotte out of the NBA's developmental league midway through the 2004-05 season, quickly became a key contributor. A 3-point specialist, he averaged nine points in 25 games to close that season, then 7.6 points the following year.

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_ar...year_contract/