Sam Cassell might be traded before deadline

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Originally Posted by freemeat

I got to sit directly behind the Clippers' bench on Sunday (row b) and got to hear just about everything their team was saying...and it was very interesting to see Cassell's leadership even when he wasn't playing.

He would yell at his teammates with advice on where screens were coming from and how to play certain Spurs players on defense. I was truly impressed with his knowledge of the game. It seems like he's also sort of taken Maggette and some of the other younger players under his "wing" a bit.

While Kaman was standing at the free throw line, he was looking over at Dunleavy. Because he was distracted, he didn't see the official bounce the ball to him (which seemed to be pre-mature anyway, since the other players were still getting set). The ball hit Kaman in the thigh. He picked it up and was about to go into his free-throw routine, when Cassell stood off the bench and yelled at Kaman to throw it back to the official. He was concerned that Kaman would be thrown off any sort of rhythm and wanted the official to physically bounce the ball into Kaman's hands.

Very heady moment from Sam I Am.

He might be frustrated in L.A., but he is still a true professional...the kind I think Pop would absolutely love...if only he were at least a few years younger.

I think he's an upgrade over J.V. talent-wise, but his strong personality (as much as I like it) might mess with the Spurs' chemistry. I'd be interested to see what the trade possibilities are, but I'm not sure it's worth making any moves of this magnitude on a team that is defending a championship with basically the same players it had before.

Don't fix it if it isn't broken.

The Spurs are struggling right now, but they always do. Making a move like this would strike me as panic on the behalf of the front office, which would strike me as being completely out of character.

Interesting idea, but I wouldn't do it unless someone else had won the championship last season.

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yeah, was there too but on the other side, cool to hear pop and co, hollering and screaming, AL THORNTON!!!!!!!!!! AL, what the $%#$
Good ol' Ranger j. ludden was there with family close by writing his next novel. U can tell that PJ is missed in a way, seems weird without him.
re: trade, you dont trade bonner , i would say. u need size in playoffs.
im sure imo, sam is going somehwhere before season is over, perhaps suns, denver or dallas.

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Originally Posted by Texas_Ranger

That would be a great trade.

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Pigs would fly, etc. Because it literally doesn't work. You have to add another salary.

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Originally Posted by Mr. Body

Pigs would fly, etc. Because it literally doesn't work. You have to add another salary.

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yea, your right. it would have to be 800,000 more or so. that why barry works and vaughn. sam is a great teammate and wears his heart on his sleeve.

sam now might be going to boston


Celts interested in Cassell more than Stoudamire?


The Boston Celtics appear to be taking their time on Damon Stoudamire. Having been bought out by the Memphis Grizzlies, the veteran point guard will clear waivers on Wednesday, which is a formality, as he has no contract to pick up.

According to league sources, the Celts are checking out other possibilities and it's believed they may have interest in another player, thought to be Sam Cassell of the Los Angeles Clippers. That matter would require time to work out, but the C's will have to move quickly on Stoudamire if they want him.

Source: Boston Herald

Ouch. Cassell would be perfect there. Watch out if this happens...

1) We need a better backup PG now, not later, and the only way we get Sam Cassel now is to trade for him. At his current salary, we would give up too much. The Clippers will likely only waive him after the trade deadline; they see him as a potentially leverageable asset right now.
2) I would welcome Sam to come to the Spurs for the Vet Min next year. He would be either 2nd or 3ed PG, and I would LOVE to have his leadership and coldblooded clutchness on the team.

Cassell would be a great pt for the Spurs if only for a year. He's also what all GM's covet. An expiring contract.

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Originally Posted by T Park

I wouldn't trade Brent Barry for Cassell.

You guys are nuts.

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Got to agree with T-park on this. With Barry healthy, we get a Two-in one deal. A versatile forward and a big point guard. Plus! he know the spurs system very well.

Casell is not worth dealing with. Aside from his bulky contract, he has problems with being the man coming off the bench. From Pop's previous actions, he usually gets those sacrificing-give it all veterans (who would die to get a championship). Right now, casell is still dealing with his ego and money problems. So not worth it.

Spurs should target Cassell over Stoudamire, but they can get Mighty Mouse instead of Curious George easier.

You guys forgot. Throw in Bonner's salary and you have a winner!!

barry for cassell works straight up but I highly doubt clips take that.

Sam Cassell, at 38, is still capable of giving 30 strong minutes a game. He doesn't have three point range, but his midrange game is still deadly and I'd kill to see him in a Spurs uniform.

Cassell is more injury prone than the mighty mouse...but anyhow... he has a championships resume with him... and may give it all knowing it'll be his last shot for another ring...

I'd want Cassell over Stoudamire as Parker's back-up.

He's a proven winner, and is a high IQ player. He's got the same intangibles as Manu and Horry.

Cassell > Barry

I can't see Sam coming here. I see him heading off to Boston instead

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Originally Posted by Amuseddaysleeper

I can't see Sam coming here. I see him heading off to Boston instead

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That would suck. He'd give them edge during the playoffs-- not that they need it anymore than they do.
He'd enjoy reuniting with KG, I suppose.

I wish he would rather reunite with his buddy Big Shot Bob. You know, someone he's actually WON championships with....I wish the trade was more doable, because it would be a different vet PG than the Nick Van Exel fiasco.
I didn't like Nick in his prime, and I don't like Damon Stoudamire. He'd probably bring us anti-championship residue, like Nick Van Exel did in 2006.

Forget Sam Cassell, if you don't mind an old guy then go after Jason Kidd. He has still got some game and for a couple of years he could reall help the team.

The problem is what would you have to give up to get him?

The word over here is they are keeping Sam for this year. Crazy ass Clippers management think they can still make the playoffs

We could presumably pick up Stoudamire on waivers vs. giving up someone for Cassell. I don't know if Sam is that much better than Stoudamire.

Cassell and Horry back together? In a Spurs uniform? What a confluence of bad memories.

And if you think Horry is losing it, try taking on a gold-bricking ex-Clipper. No ex-Clippers at the point (and that goes for you, too, Mr. Boykins).

Francrisco hands and Finley to the pacers
Tinsley to the clippers
and we get Cassell.

perhaps one of the most unrealistic trades ever but at least i got the numbers to work.