Damnit, BDavis is opting out

[baseline bum]

Pretty sweet. If Davis goes to the Clippers, we have a real shot at Maggette. If not, he stays in Golden State for a large deal that makes signing Azibuike prohibitively expensive for them.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Pretty sweet. If Davis goes to the Clippers, we have a real shot at Maggette. If not, he stays in Golden State for a large deal that makes signing Azibuike prohibitively expensive for them.

Yeah, if he re-signs, we'll know whether or not Kelenna is a viable option.

The question is, when will that be?

[Spurtacus]

I haven't got any sources but from what the comments I'm reading from Warriors fans it gives the notion that he's actually opting out to get a larger deal.

I'd like to believe that, but Davis sounds unhappy with his future role.

"Davis, a 29-year-old veteran, repeatedly has said he intended to return to Golden State, but he might be displeased by Warriors coach Don Nelson's recent declarations about giving more playing time to Golden State's young players, even at the expense of a few victories next season. Nelson reiterated his plan Monday at a news conference to introduce draft picks Anthony Randolph and Richard Hendrix."

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3468448

[timvp]

Pretty sweet. If Davis goes to the Clippers, we have a real shot at Maggette. If not, he stays in Golden State for a large deal that makes signing Azibuike prohibitively expensive for them.

The Spurs have no shot at Maggette in free agency.

[T Park]

Yeah I'd rather focus efforts on Kelenna and JR Smith

[Spurtacus]

Yeah I'd rather focus efforts on Kelenna and JR Smith

and Pietrus

[TDMVPDPOY]

that be a good deal for the clippers if they can work it out resignin brand, and tryin to land baron....and maggete doesnt bolt, we could see them back in the playoffs

[T Park]

and Pietrus

Eh, if no one is left, I GUESS.

[Brutalis]

Pietrus. Damn homers.

[Spurtacus]

Eh, if no one is left, I GUESS.

If we can't get JR or KA, then he's the guy we should target. I'd rather have a young, athletic player over a veteran like Finley.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

If we can't get JR or KA, then he's the guy we should target. I'd rather have a young, athletic player over a veteran like Finley.

If we whiff on all those guys, Roger Mason should be our guy.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Hmmm, it actually sounds like Davis may not be re-signing with GS, if you read between the lines...

http://www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/ci_9749140

[thekingrobert]

why not Poesy instead of Pietrus

[Obstructed_View]

Wasn't Detroit interested in Davis?

[urunobili]

Baron Davis and Brand would be a good duo. I just don't see Sterling paying B. Davis that type of moola.

yeah both are filmmakers and would make some projects together...

[urunobili]

why not Posey instead of Pietrus

[1Parker1]

I doubt the Celtics are going to let Posey walk.

Oh and I believe I heard on the local sports radio station here in Philly that Brand and the Clips are close to a new contract agreement. Sixers were trying to acquire him, but it looks like Brand is staying in ClipperLand.

[Sherlock Holmes]

Baron Davis is not opting out to sign for less with the Warriors.................THAT'S THE LAST THING HE WOULD DO. If anybody knows Davis he has known to be a malcontent, as NO fans.

Ever since the end of the season Baron Davis has been in conflict with the coaching staff and the FO about contract negotiations, he is looking for a max contract, him opting out is merely a ' you' to GS FO saying pay me the max or I am walking.

http://www.contracostatimes.com/warriors
If you search their archives about stories on Baron it shows a very conflicted message. If the Warriors end up giving Davis the kind of money he wants, it will be much easier to take Azubuike/Barnes. If he walks then that is another story.

[Mark in Austin]

hmmm... If GS is on the hook for 150% of Davis' salary, maybe the thing to do is sign KA now. Force GS's hand. Either they resign Davis or let him walk, plus it forces GS to deal with KA before their higher-priority free agents. Seems like that maximizes the odds they don't match.

[Marcus Bryant]

hmmm... If GS is on the hook for 150% of Davis' salary, maybe the thing to do is sign KA now. Force GS's hand. Either they resign Davis or let him walk, plus it forces GS to deal with KA before their higher-priority free agents. Seems like that maximizes the odds they don't match.

I believe the period for the Warriors to decide whether or not to match would begin on the first day that free agents can sign (July 9th).

[lotr1trekkie]

17.4 and he wants a bigger deal. Isn't Davis like one more knee breakdown from retirement. Sounds to me he just doesn't want to play for Nellie. NY & NJ are loading up for the LeBron sweepstakes so I can't see them giving Davis Megabucks-- Unless GS takes starbury off their hands and dump him next year.

[Spurs Brazil]

That's good. now we have a chance to get Maggette

[Spurs Brazil]

Clippers Talking To Baron, Deal Could Be Reached Wednesday

Jul 01, 2008 6:00 PM EST
The Clippers have been speaking with Baron Davis for much of Tuesday afternoon hoping to lock up the free-agent point guard to a multiyear deal, according to a team source.

Davis chose free agency and the Clippers, who would have about $10 million in salary space if they renounce their rights to free-agent Corey Maggette, began targeting Davis today, according to the team source.

The team could also find more cap space if they resign Elton Brand to a lesser annual price than the $16.4 million he was owed next season before he also opted for free agency Monday.

A deal could be reached by Wednesday, according to the source.

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

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

GS needs a point guard too, unless they're planning on sliding Ellis over to that spot (assuming Baron leaves...).

Hmm, Hill for a S&T Kelenna?

[T Park]

then you have no pg.

That wouldn't accomplish alot.