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chucker.
I saw Troy Hudson heat up once.
The key word in that statement, unfortunately, is once.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2956359
Hudson to become free agent, teaming with KG in Boston an option
Associated Press
Updated: July 31, 2007, 6:24 PM ET
MINNEAPOLIS -- The agent for Troy Hudson said Tuesday that the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to buy out Hudson's contract, making him a free agent.
Bill Neff said he has reached a verbal agreement with Wolves owner Glen Taylor to sever ties. The Wolves will pay Hudson just under $6 million this year and just over $6.3 million next season, which is about 80 percent of what Hudson was owed.
"It works out fine," Neff said. "Now we have to go find a team to take a chance on."
One team that could be in Hudson's sights is Boston. The Celtics completed a blockbuster deal with the Timberwolves on Tuesday that brought All-Star Kevin Garnett to Boston in exchange for Al Jefferson and six other players.
Garnett and Hudson are good friends who played together in Minnesota for the last five seasons. The point guard averaged 14.2 points and 5.7 assists in his first season here, parlaying that into a six-year, $37 million contract.
In fact, Garnett lobbied hard for the Timberwolves to re-sign Hudson to that deal, but Hudson has struggled with injuries and inconsistent play ever since. He's started just 39 games in the last four seasons and averaged 5.9 points and 2.1 assists in 34 games last year.
When the Wolves began shopping Garnett earlier this summer, Neff said Hudson had had enough.
"That's kind of when Troy decided to pull the plug," Neff said.
He first requested a trade from the team, and when that didn't work out, Neff began negotiating a buyout.
Now, Hudson could be headed to Boston with his good buddy. As the roster stands right now, the Celtics will start next season with second-year pro Rajon Rondo running the point, creating a need for a more experienced player either to start at the position or come off the bench for big minutes.
Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press
chucker.
I saw Troy Hudson heat up once.
The key word in that statement, unfortunately, is once.
If he can stay healthy, he'd at least be somewhat of an upgrade and better fit at point. Problem is he loves to shoot the ball, and how amenable will he be with not shooting much with Pierce, KG, and Ray Allen taking all the shots?
Troy Hudson still plays?
wolves taking care of their overload at the PG spot.
they are doing a good job.
Boston doesn't need this idiot. They need Knight or trade for a pass-first PG. Problem is, they don't have much to trade any longer... Tyron Lue could be had. He'd be a better fit for Boston than Hudson.
He better hope he lands somewhere...because his rap career is not off to a good start:
Timberwolves guard Troy Hudson's first rap album, "Undrafted," sold 78 copies in the first week after it was released on July 17.
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Actually, I think they do, they already have one point guard who cant shoot, Knight would make 2, as well as being super injury prone. At least with hudson they would have a point who can score off the bench
Knight provides a veteran, pass-first PG for a team with no chemistry and three players used to 20 shots a game. I think he would go a long way. Knight has asolid mid-range game, he just isn't much of a three-point shooter.
I think Lue is much better than Hudson.
Charlie Bell wouldn't be bad, either, but he's more of a scoring guard.
You mentioned Knight as an injury threat, well, what is Hudson then? Also, Hudson isn't a good shooter as much as a streaky shooter with good range.
Your right about Hudson, I didnt realize how much time he had missed.
I still dont know about Knight, but I guess he would probably be a better teacher to Rondo than anyone else on their list.
Charlie Bell would be a great fit, but I dont know how the Celtics could offer enough money that the Bucks wouldnt match
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