He rebounded his ass off last year. He did not walk away, he got held back by a few of his teammates. He has such talent, but he needs a trade in order to realize his potential. He needs to go to a team that has players and coaches alike that will hold him responsible.
Also, I looked on ESPN and NBA.com and the trade is not mentioned anymore?
For the fight, yeah, his teammates held him back, for like a seond then everybody just walked away. In the past, he'd keep cussing and try to jump in for a cheapshot. I can't really argue with the different team part, that might be what's needed for him to reach his potential.
It's still linked to the New York Post on the NBA page under the main picture:Also, I looked on ESPN and NBA.com and the trade is not mentioned anymore?
http://www.nypost.com/seven/10032008...ets_131908.htm
That's good to hear. I didn't think anyone would be that stupid.
^ wrong. ask memphis =D
ah, well. it was a good laugh while it lasted.
Nuggets exec says team has not dealt for Tinsley
By John Hollinger
ESPN.com
(Archive)
Updated: October 3, 2008, 2:50 PM ET
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A reported deal sending Indiana Pacers guard Jamaal Tinsley to the Denver Nuggets for Steven Hunter and Chucky Atkins did not happen, according to a Nuggets team executive.
Tinsley
"It's erroneous," Nuggets vice president of basketball operations Mark Warkentien said of the report in Friday's New York Post. "Did Dewey beat Truman?"
According to the report in the Post, the deal was contingent upon Tinsley passing a physical.
But Warkentien emphatically denied that there was anything brewing between the two sides and said he'd been fielding calls from players asking him about the report all morning.
The Indianapolis Star also reported on its Web site that the deal had not happened.
"We're not going to comment on any trade rumors involving our players," Pacers president Larry Bird said through a team spokesperson, according to the Star.
The motives for such a trade are apparent from each side. It would work under the salary cap, and would have sent two deep reserves from Denver for Tinsley, who presumably would have started at point guard and moved Allen Iverson back to his natural shooting guard slot.
The Pacers, meanwhile, finally would have been able to jettison Tinsley, who was banned from training camp, and the three years and $21 million left on his deal.
However, the salary consideration and Tinsley's history of injuries and at ude problems had been major stumbling blocks for most potential trade partners. And with the Nuggets in cost-cutting mode, you can apparently add them to that list.
John Hollinger writes for ESPN Insider.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3623836
Tinsley to Nuggets? Possibly Monday
Pacers would get guard Adkins, center Hunter in the purported trade
By Mike Wells
Posted: October 4, 2008Read Comments(9)Recommend E-mail Print Share Del.icio.us Digg Reddit Yahoo Google A A Embattled point guard Jamaal Tinsley remained an Indiana Pacer on Friday, but there is a "strong possibility" he could be traded to the Denver Nuggets as early as Monday, a person familiar with the situation said.
A second person confirmed trade discussions were ongoing and said the Pacers will look for another partner if it falls through.
Both teams denied a report Friday morning that the deal already was done, pending Tinsley passing a physical. Nuggets coach George Karl told Denver reporters he laughed at the possibility.
"I don't think there's anything to it," Karl said.
"It's erroneous," Nuggets vice president of basketball operations Mark Warkentien told ESPN.com. "Did Dewey beat Truman?"
Pacers president Larry Bird issued a statement through a team spokesman saying they're "not going to comment on trade rumors" involving their players.
The proposed deal would send point guard Chucky Atkins and center Steven Hunter to the Pacers. Both would have backup roles with the Pacers.
Atkins will make $3.2 million this season and $3.5 million next season, with $760,000 of it guaranteed. He is expected to be out until at least next month following right knee surgery last month. The 7-foot Hunter will make $3.9 million this season and $3.7 million next season. Tinsley will make $21.5 million over the next three seasons. The trade would benefit both teams. The Nuggets need a point guard, and the Pacers would save money, get two players with shorter contracts and, more important, end their relationship with Tinsley.
The trade, however, also would give the Pacers 17 players under contract, two more than the NBA allows. They would have to release or trade two players by the Oct. 27 deadline. They would have to release or trade another if Austin Croshere makes the team.
Tinsley's past three seasons have been marked by injuries limiting his availability and several off-court issues that negatively impacted the franchise. Coach Jim O'Brien lost confidence in Tinsley after last season, and the Pacers told him to stay away from the team while they pursued a trade.
"Unfortunately for Jamaal, some things happened off the court that basically led to this situation," said center Jeff Foster, who has been Tinsley's teammate since 2001. "I think it's best for both parties to go their separate ways, and I think he probably feels the same way. He's probably anxious for something to happen and start new somewhere."
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dl...TS04/810040452
Denver has now become the Oakland Raiders of the NBA. What --they can't get Starberry and Josh Howard to fill out that roster. Karl has to have a call in to Jerry Jones on how to handle this bunch.
Nuggets Don't Like Tinsley's Contract
Oct 05, 2008 6:18 PM EST
The Nuggets were very interested in trading for Pacers point guard Jamaal Tinsley, but one NBA executive says that his hefty contract kept the deal from happening on Friday.
Tinsley has three years and $21.45 million left on his contract.
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_ar...leys_contract/
And some Spurs fans about Bonner's contract.
Too bad the salaries don't work out. Tinsely for Bonner would be interesting.
And would suck.
What's holding up Tinsley trade?
Jamaal Tinsley trade is on hold while the Pacers and Nuggets argue over money. Denver demands $3 million to defray one-seventh of the locked-out point guard's 3-year obligation.
New York Post
http://fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/72971
Miami Heat Interested in Jamaal Tinsley
10.19.2008 - Updated on 10.19.2008
Am I the only one who saw this coming a long time ago? With Miami’s deficiencies at point guard, it’s only natural that they should be interested in Jamaal Tinsley. Today’s report from the New York Daily News suggests that the troubled floor general may end up suiting up for the Heat this season if the two sides can come to an agreement.
Miami has interest in Jamaal Tinsley, stuck at home in Atlanta as the Pacers continue to try to move him. As for Miami’s new "running game" that Dwyane Wade was so excited about, the Heat’s offense under new coach Erik Spoelstra "is a clone" of Pat Riley’s system, according to one Eastern Conference coach. Meaning there’s no running.
http://www.hoopsvibe.com/nba/nba-new...y-ar49180.html
Tinsley stuck at home in ATL? All of which means he'll be grossly out of shape to start the season. This guy has bad character and I wouldn't trust him to keep himself in shape. Also I blame the Pacers for his awful contract. Speaking of his contract, I don't see how Miami can afford him with Marion's price tag, Wade and others.
I bet Pop looks at Denver and breathes a huge sigh of relief thinking about the guys he has to coach.
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