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exstatic - IIRC, weren't "Animal" Bannister and Tyrone Nesby Clippers when the Spurs made their offers?
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exstatic - IIRC, weren't "Animal" Bannister and Tyrone Nesby Clippers when the Spurs made their offers?
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IIRC, Nesby was a Ghost favorite. Maybe he hated the guy too, I just recall a ton of posts about him.
I hope the Spurs can get it done
Maggette would be a great fit
WOW. this is great news. Maggette is a beast
http://www.boston.com/sports/basketb...n+Celtics+news
Maggette averaged a team-best 22.1 points and 5.6 rebounds for the Clippers last season. The 6-foot-6-inch, 228-pounder played for Celtics coach Doc Rivers in Orlando during the 1999-2000 season.
"It's a great honor to even hear from them," Maggette said. "Hopefully, I can look at some of the options. That's a good option playing for those guys."
Maggette opted out of the final year of his contract that would have paid $7 million next season. While an NBA source said Maggette's management has asked the Clippers for a contract starting at $11 million next season, he said he could be willing to take a pay cut for Boston.
"It's not always about money," Maggette said. "I've been in the league a long time and I've made a lot of money. I'm tired of losing. I want to get back to the playoffs and win."
Well it looks like he's coming to the right place.
If anything, it dispells the "Maggette will chase the money, not the rings" rumor circulating this forum.Well it looks like he's coming to the right place.
Celtics extend offer to Maggette
Clipper surprised at interest; Posey remains a wanted man
By Marc J. Spears, Globe Staff | July 2, 2008
WALTHAM - At 12:01 a.m. yesterday, Celtics general manager Danny Ainge made an expected call to one of his free agents, swingman James Posey. Not long after, Ainge also placed calls to several other free agents throughout the league, including Clippers forward Corey Maggette.
On the first day of free agency in the NBA, the world champion Celtics, according to an NBA source, made contract offers to both Posey and Maggette. Since Boston, at most, has a mid-level exception available (expected to be about $5.8 million), it would seem doubtful they could land both players. Boston is also scheduled have New Orleans center Chris Andersen in for a visit today.
"I called [Posey] and just talked to him and told him how much we wanted him back," Ainge said. "I told his agent and we had a conversation. So we're still having conversations. After James, yeah, I called a lot of guys just to say that we had interest. But I can't discuss names."
Maggette, however, confirmed yesterday he was one of those names.
"I was very surprised they called. They just came off a championship," said Maggette in a phone interview.
Posey averaged 7.4 points and 4.4 rebounds off the bench last season, his first with Boston. He opted out of the second year of his two-year contract Monday to become an unrestricted free agent.
When asked how soon he hopes to lock in Posey, Ainge said, "I really don't know. My life would be a lot easier if I knew the answer to that."
Neither Ainge nor Posey's agent, Mark Bartelstein, would confirm the Celtics made Posey an offer.
Bartelstein said "a lot of people are interested" in his client. An NBA source said the Wizards are "very interested" in Posey, and could make an offer once their situation with marquee free agent Gilbert Arenas is settled. Other NBA sources said Cleveland and possibly the Clippers and New Orleans also could be interested. Posey was not available for comment.
When asked if Posey would visit other teams, Bartelstein said, "Pose has been all over the league. He doesn't need to make any visits. Everyone in the league knows him."
Maggette averaged a team-best 22.1 points and 5.6 rebounds for the Clippers last season. The 6-foot-6-inch, 228-pounder played for Celtics coach Doc Rivers in Orlando during the 1999-2000 season.
"It's a great honor to even hear from them," Maggette said. "Hopefully, I can look at some of the options. That's a good option playing for those guys."
Maggette opted out of the final year of his contract that would have paid $7 million next season. While an NBA source said Maggette's management has asked the Clippers for a contract starting at $11 million next season, he said he could be willing to take a pay cut for Boston.
"It's not always about money," Maggette said. "I've been in the league a long time and I've made a lot of money. I'm tired of losing. I want to get back to the playoffs and win."
The Celtics hope to sign a veteran backup point guard to a one-year, veteran minimum contract, an NBA source said. Candidates include Eddie House, who would return for a second season with Boston, Dallas's Tyronn Lue, Orlando's Keyon Dooling, Miami's Jason Williams, and Chicago's Chris Duhon. Lue, a 10-year veteran, played for Rivers in Orlando and is good friends with Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, but he said he hasn't contacted either since the offer was made to his agent, Andy Miller.
"I just want to play for a winning team," said Lue in a phone interview. "Boston is definitely a winning team. I'm trying to see what the best fit is for me."
The Celtics have had interest in Andersen since he was reinstated by the NBA and the players union March 4 after serving a two-year ban for violating the league's substance abuse policy. The athletic 6-11, 228-pounder returned to his former team, the Hornets, and played in five games.
Andersen, who has also played for the Nuggets, has averaged 5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks over his six-year career.
The Celtics also have other free agents in guards Tony Allen and Sam Cassell, forward-center P.J. Brown (who is expected to retire), and center Scot Pollard. Cassell has said he hopes to play one more season with Boston before becoming an assistant coach with the Celtics in 2009-10.
Allen became an unrestricted free agent Monday when the Celtics declined to make him a qualifying offer.
Ainge, however, said Boston could still bring him back. When asked if the addition of draft picks J.R. Giddens and Bill Walker would affect Boston's interest in Allen, Ainge said, "Time will tell. Those guys haven't done anything yet."
"I had a good conversation with Tony and I assured Tony that this doesn't necessarily close the book for him here," Ainge said. "We like Tony. He's just moving forward in his career. If things might not work out with James or other free agents, Tony would be a guy that we'd be interested in returning to the Celtics."
Nice"It's not always about money," Maggette said. "I've been in the league a long time and I've made a lot of money. I'm tired of losing. I want to get back to the playoffs and win."
That gives the Spurs hope because not only can they win a championship, they have a need for a starter who can take on scoring load. Maggette could win and put up stats with the Spurs.
Still a longshot but maybe it's possible.
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The Celtics need to kindly GTFO and concentrate on re-signing Posey.
I agree with longshot.
I'm cautiously skeptical myself, but why would you think it is a "longshot"? We likely will not be in a bidding war and he has stated that he wants to win and get back to the playoffs. I'd say the Spurs have just as much, if not more of a chance to offer him that than the other teams vying for his services.Still a longshot but maybe it's possible.
Houston will offer the MLE too, AND.....a nice $2 million a year Chinese shoe deal.
Come to H-Town Maggette......you would start here....
DD
Comes down to if Maggette wants to go deep into the playoffs or just make more $$$. If he takes the MLE that is still $16,000 a day all year. More down the line. It may seem like chump change to Baron Davis's $35,000 per day but hopefully Maggette is smarter than Latrell and his family. Of all the teams mentioned the Spurs offer the best shot at a ring in the next 2 years. Philly, Orlando, GS---what would the Las Vegas odds be on them in the next 2 years? 200 to 1! If we did sign Maggette the Spurs become co-favorites with the Celtics to win it all. That being said MOST NBA players have too much Latrell in them like Speedy and S. Jackson.
Celtics offer better shot at a ring
H town will find that it does not pay to with the Spurs!Houston will offer the MLE too, AND.....a nice $2 million a year Chinese shoe deal.
Come to H-Town Maggette......you would start here....
DD
And leave the playoffs in the 1st round. Man, it's funny watching Rocket fan hang all over the Spurs' nuts these days.Houston will offer the MLE too, AND.....a nice $2 million a year Chinese shoe deal.
Come to H-Town Maggette......you would start here....
DD
Maybe, but not if Posey bolts for more money, which is beginning to look likely.
Yeah, but Maggette is the Spurs' number one target - and Boston's main priority is Posey. San Antonio would likely be able to offer a starting role and more minutes. I'm not saying that Boston is not "in the running" - but I'm not ready to declare that they are that far ahead of us in terms of getting him. Heck, two GMs have said that we are the front-runners.
Well, it's a bidding war, but the Spurs can offer the max that will be available to him and they can offer him a starting spot with 35+ minutes a night. And a good shot at winning a championship.
damnit,if you guys get Magette your guaranteed at least 2 more rings.
I'm holding on to faith. I love the Clippers and my favorite player has always been Corey. If he were to come to the Spurs, I would be very happy. There are only a few teams that can offer more money and none of those teams can really offer a chance to win a championship.
I was referring to the financial aspect - since our ceiling is set at the same limit as everyone else (with the exception of 3 other teams - 2 of which are not really considered realistic destinations) we would not have to worry about being out-bidded (that is, if we were willing to use the entire MLE).
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