Free Agent: Rasheed Wallace

[Texas_Ranger]

i'm not sure of what it worthes but a french site has just talked about the spurs talking to Rasheed Wallace to make him come.

http://www.football365.fr/basket-han...approche.shtml

another one:

http://www.basketusa.com/news/rumeur...sheed-wallace/

10 M 2 years deal.

Can someone please translate??

[Chieflion]

Bigs Spurs should go after in order of declining interest.
Marcin Gortat (proven young center who can rebound, run, defend and jump but is a RFA)
Antonio McDyess (hard worker on the boards and stays in shape and maintains his skills)
Rasheed Wallace (will he take the MLE or LLE? shoots the 3, plays defense)
Radoslav Nesterovic ( understands the system and can be had for cheap)

[Spur-Addict]

[kace]

Can someone please translate??

well, basically, there's nothing more that what i said in my post.

Spurs trying to bring Sheed for a 10 M 2 years contract. and plan B if sheed asks too much: gooden.

Once again, i don't how much reliable are these sources.

[Texas_Ranger]

well, basically, there's nothing more that what i said in my post.

Spurs trying to bring Sheed for a 10 M 2 years contract. and plan B if sheed asks too much: gooden.

Once again, i don't how much reliable are these sources.

oh..OK. Thanx for that.

[Darkwaters]

Depends on how you define "young". Al Jefferson is young, but he would help now. Dwight Howard is young and his team was in the finals. I am assuming you meant the draft or something similar.

You can still go "young" and help win now.

You're talking about players literally in their prime. They don't come easy. You pretty much have to either develop them yourself, pay out the nose for them, send a ton of expiring contracts over for them (of which we're running out) or get damn lucky. You don't just scoop up a Dwight Howard at the flee market.

[phyzik]

You bring Sheed over even for only the epic HEB commercials him and Timmy will make.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

[DAF86]

Is there a realistic chance of landing Rasheed?

[rayray2k8]

Is there a realistic chance of landing Rasheed?

Sheed wanted to play with the cavs but because of the shaq trade, this might have increased the spurs chances of winning the "need for sheed" sweepstakes. :p

[HarlemHeat37]

It's San Antonio vs. Cleveland vs. retirement..

[tmtcsc]

For what its worth, Rick Kamla of NBA TV was interviewed on Fox Radio (Sean Farnahm)SP? show. He said that David Aldridge (who has good info on Wallace) believes that Wallace wants Orlando and Orlando wants Wallace.

I guess we gave to wait and see. Kamla also went on to mention that he feels the Spurs are already SOLID contenders to win the le and that they really don't need Sheed. He thinks Orlando is still the best in East, especially after getting VC.

[timvp]

The Pistons are also not expected to re-sign unrestricted free agent Wallace, who is mulling potential jobs with the Spurs, Magic and Celtics.

http://www.nba.com/2009/news/feature...eagency.start/

[lefty]

it's san antonio vs. Cleveland vs. Retirement..

4-0-1

[HarlemHeat37]

replace Boston with Cleveland..I was going by Bucher's comments at the time..

[timvp]

Rasheed Wallace’s camp was expecting calls early Wednesday from the Celtics, Cavaliers, and Spurs, among others. Kevin Garnett, a league source confirmed, was working behind the scenes to recruit ‘Sheed to Boston. Wallace’s at ude – which obviously can be both good and bad – and his ability to stretch the front court would be assets to the Cavs in their quest to fortify their pre-draft acquisition of Shaquille O’Neal. Wallace will have to factor in whether anyone comes forward with more than the mid-level exception. He also is said to be wary of the strong egos in the Boston locker room, not to mention the fact that the Rajon Rondo situation needs to be resolved. The Celtics cleared a spot for Wallace by not extending a qualifying offer to power forward Leon Powe, who is coming off major knee surgery and became an unrestricted free agent.

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/e...38893/15830179

[lefty]

Shall see

[HarlemHeat37]

Interesting mention of the "Boston egos"..

[lefty]

Interesting mention of the "Boston egos"..

But....but.......... their 3 stars sacrifice themselves for the good of the team....

[Thompson]

Interesting mention of the "Boston egos"..

He must be thinking about this very carefully, and I would think that bodes well for us. The 'egos,' the Rondo situation, compared to Duncan/Jefferson/Manu/Parker. I think we win comparisons with Boston on a number of levels.

[lefty]

Wallace vs KG :

[Blackjack]

I know I'm a Spurs fan but if the money is equal, how the could he not choose the Spurs?

Great locker room, starting-role, perfect fit basketball-wise...

I guess Orlando I'd have to give strong consideration to, at least basketball-wise, but I think playing for Pop would sway me after some of the stuff Howard was able to pull on Van Gundy last year. I just don't think Van Gundy commands the right amount of respect for 'Sheed. :crossfingers

[HarlemHeat37]

This is going to come down to his friendship with KG, and that's all IMO..we pretty much have everything going for us right now other than that..we've become younger than the Cs, injuries are the same on both teams, he gets a starting spot, much better coach, much better weather, no egos..

[HarlemHeat37]

According to Florida Today, Orlando is out of the race..

[Thompson]

Can anybody here do a KG impersonation? Call up Rasheed early in the a.m. and say "'Sheed, can't wait till you get your ******* a** in our team shower bi***! Anything is possibbblleeee!" [Click]