Rasheed Wallace signs with the Celtics

[timvp]

Gotta give props to the Celtics. On paper, Wallace doesn't seem like a very good fit on Boston. But their major push for him right away seems to have worked.

It'll be interesting to see what the Spurs have up their sleeve. They've been quiet ... which usually means something is in motion behind the scenes.

[Tully365]

well rasheed would of been nice on the spurs but i think SA needs younger talent...

ah, yes, Rasheed was a tad on the old side, wasn't he?

( This is too easy)

[BlackBellamy]

Damn. Well then, let's get McDyess or Pachulia. If not, then let's get Gooden back.

I'll take some Zaza.

[mogrovejo]

To my fellow Boston fans:

Why would we want to sign Davis unless he comes dirty cheap? Sheed doesn't play in the blocks any more and is slow as molasses recovering after showing; Davis more or less duplicates his skills, but with atrocious rebounding.

I hope we can find a more dynamic big man, someone who can rebound, work inside and defend the ballscreens.

[DPG21920]

ah, yes, Rasheed was a tad on the old side, wasn't he?

( This is too easy)

You do realize it was not just us fans asking for Sheed. TP and Manu publicly stated he was their number one choice more or less.

[Tully365]

screw wallace, don't need another old crumpy ass player to and complain be baby sat so he doesn't throw a tantrum on the court.

[tmtcsc]

I will never be able to hope for a free agent to come to SA ever again.

Last year Maggette. Now Sheed.

Disappointing.

Yeah, that didn't turn out too bad. Maggette sucked and Mason did great during the regular season.

[JamStone]

This surprises me quite a bit. Rasheed has always come across as an anti-establishment type of guy. He has often mocked and made fun of Stern's "darling" teams like the Lakers and Celtics and "favorite" players like LeBron and Wade. Now, he'll be part of that. I don't think it was ever an issue of if he could start or had to come off the bench. I truly believe he has no problem coming off the bench. It just shocks me that he'd join the Celtics.

But, oh well. I appreciate his time with Detroit and I'm still a Rasheed fan, so good luck to him in Boston.

[timvp]

The only silver lining is that Wallace didn't drag this out. Now the Spurs can move to whatever other plan they have.

Good point. Rasheed made his decision early enough to allow the Spurs make their move.

Whatever that move may be.

[Shastafarian]

Good point. Rasheed made his decision early enough to allow the Spurs make their move.

Whatever that move may be.

I might hurt myself or others if the Spurs are the one offering Bass $5mil/year over 5 years. I'd like to think the FO is the same FO we've seen for the past decade+. But ya never know.

[45 bank shot]

rasheed just simply never will be a spur, time to move on.

[HarlemHeat37]

This surprises me quite a bit. Rasheed has always come across as an anti-establishment type of guy. He has often mocked and made fun of Stern's "darling" teams like the Lakers and Celtics and "favorite" players like LeBron and Wade. Now, he'll be part of that. I don't think it was ever an issue of if he could start or had to come off the bench. I truly believe he has no problem coming off the bench. It just shocks me that he'd join the Celtics.

But, oh well. I appreciate his time with Detroit and I'm still a Rasheed fan, so good luck to him in Boston.

I'm not surprised from the standpoint that he would accept a bench position, I've never heard of 'Sheed being a problem in the locker room in that kind of way..I meant it as in compe ively..you would think the guy would prefer to be a starter..

I guess it's possible that he feels like he could produce more coming off the bench at this age..

[Spurs Brazil]

I will never be able to hope for a free agent to come to SA ever again.

Last year Maggette. Now Sheed.

Disappointing.

Last year it was reported the Spurs offered Maggete a deal.
There's no report if they offer Wallace a contract so we don't know hoe much the Spurs wanted him

[Spursmania]

[mogrovejo]

This surprises me quite a bit. Rasheed has always come across as an anti-establishment type of guy. He has often mocked and made fun of Stern's "darling" teams like the Lakers and Celtics and "favorite" players like LeBron and Wade.

Are you serious? Are you aware of the Celtics history with Stern? The guy didn't even allow us to take Lewis salary off the books after his death. Stern and the Celtics have always had a very tense relationship, since Red days. This is well do ented.

[HarlemHeat37]

I don't really know why people are writing off Boston though..they made it to a game 7 in the semis without their best player last year..they're easily the favorite in the East, as they've now acquired a guy that routinely shuts down Dwight Howard..

This also helps Boston against LA too..so that's the good news if the Spurs don't beat LA..

now to help our own team be a legit contender, it's 'Dice or trade..or bust..no Bass please, no Gooden please, no Varejao please..

[jcrod]

Gotta give props to the Celtics. On paper, Wallace doesn't seem like a very good fit on Boston. But their major push for him right away seems to have worked.

It'll be interesting to see what the Spurs have up their sleeve. They've been quiet ... which usually means something is in motion behind the scenes.

Or they're striking out and are as shocked as everyone else.

[HarlemHeat37]

I just hate how every year the Spurs are rumored to acquire somebody, and it doesn't happen..it just grabs our interest..every player and his agent uses this team's "interest" to elevate their own players..if the Spurs want somebody, a bunch of other teams will look at him..

[WildcardManu]

Perhaps he will pull a Hedo and come to San Antonio. I will not believe it until he signs.

[spursbird]

I think the Spurs will chase Powe or Bass.

[picnroll]

Does this mean Bonner sticks as the stretch he floor big?

[Spurs Brazil]

I think McDonald only knows about the visit because he read here. Now he'll read this and will put in his blog in 10 minutes

Rasheed Wallace is off the market
By Jeff McDonald on Jul 5, 09 07:44 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) Save & Share Yahoo! BuzzYahoo! Newsvine del.icio.us Facebook Google Reddit Fark
The Spurs' primary target during free agency no longer considers himself a free agent. Rasheed Wallace has agreed to terms with the Boston Celtics, his agent has confirmed.

Wallace had been scheduled to visit with the Spurs and Orlando Magic this week. Asked the state of those plans via text message Sunday night, Wallace's agent Bill Strickland replied: "No. Playing with Boston."

Wallace's impending deal with is believed to be for two years, starting at the mid-level exception of about $5.6 million. He is expected to sign a contract after the league's free agency moratorium ends Wednesday.

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblog...ce-is-off.html

[timvp]

Looking back on it, the Spurs just never appeared to be too interested. There was no report that they called Wallace right away ... or at all. The only connection was a visit to "Orlando and San Antonio" that the media kept reporting. However, Orlando denied there was ever a visit planned.

I'd say the scenario is:

1. The Spurs weren't very interested.

2. The Spurs weren't willing to match the salary the Celtics were offering.

3. The Celtics told Rasheed their offer was expiring this weekend.

Add in Buford seemingly being confident about filling the bigman hole and I gotta think the Spurs aren't shocked by this move. But I guess we'll see.

[symple19]

I find it hard to believe sheed would up with Boston before even listening to the Spurs. Sorry Spurs with Sheed are better then Celtics with him. Is he gonna come off the bench now for Bos?

Boston is not a contender anylonger. I would be shocked if they were higher than the 4th seed next season. Spurs with Sheed have a real shot at a le.

I'm bummed out. Sheed would have been a great fit for SA.However, I think this clearly puts Boston ahead of Orlando and barely behind the cavs. Boston (especially if they re-sign big baby) can run guys at Shaq all night and never get tired.Same against Orlando and Dwight. 4th seed prediction is just wacky.Boston is VERY much back near the top of the league with this signing, and nobody will be looking forward to playing them. Boston also remains the most experienced team in the East, which we Spurs fans know makes a big difference. , ask Laker fans how important experience is.

[DPG21920]

That is not good if Wallace was the Spurs "primary" target...