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And they are still very happy they did.
The Raptors gave the Spurs a cancer that the Spurs ended up cutting. Dixon is not someone they need to get rid of- and surely not for Elson.
Because his salary is hardly bigger and it gives them a quick big to add to their playoff bench. Dixon doesn't play; Elson probably wouldn't play. But a useless big for a useless small is a fair trade. Elson would help them more than Dixon against a team like Boston.Toronto has ZERO interest in Elson!!Why would they take his bigger salary over Dixon's when Elson sucks and they have no need at all for him?
And they are still very happy they did.
The Raptors gave the Spurs a cancer that the Spurs ended up cutting. Dixon is not someone they need to get rid of- and surely not for Elson.
Damon Stoudamire's buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies is complete, but it is no longer a virtual certainty that he'll be joining the Boston Celtics on Thursday.
That is because the San Antonio Spurs have changed the equation.
Sources tell ESPN.com that San Antonio will make a push to sign the 12-year veteran when he becomes a free agent. Buyout talks dragged through the day Monday before being finalized early in the evening, and Stoudamire now cannot officially be waived until 10 a.m. EST Tuesday.
"I'm keeping it all suspenseful," Stoudamire said Monday evening when reached on his cell phone. "I'm trying to get it all figured out, trying to see what's best for myself and my family."
Stoudamire cannot sign with anyone for 48 hours until he clears waivers, and sources have said he was leaning heavily toward joining the Celtics. But if Stoudamire feels Boston's interest is lukewarm, a number of other teams could quickly emerge in the battle to become Stoudamire's next destination.
In addition to the Spurs, the Orlando Magic have made their interest known in recent days. Other teams in the mix are the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets, but the Toronto Raptors as not as viable an option as has been reported.
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In fact, ESPN.com has learned, the Raptors put together a trade package earlier this season that would have landed Stoudamire, but later withdrew it.
Stoudamire would seem to be the best fit for the Celtics, who have no true point guard backing up starter Rajon Rondo, and who could use an experienced floor general with 46 career playoff games under his belt. But Boston -- especially star forward Kevin Garnett -- could be more enamored of the possibility of acquiring Sam Cassell.
A source close to Cassell, however, said Clippers owner Donald Sterling is dead set against trading Cassell or offering him a buyout because he still believes the Clippers are capable of making the playoffs.
The next 24-48 hours will tell whether the Celtics are going to settle on Stoudamire or make the risky move of holding out in the hope of acquiring Cassell or someone else.
"We appreciate the consummate professionalism and love for the game which Damon exhibited in Memphis," Chris Wallace, Grizzlies vice president of basketball operations and general manager, said in a prepared statement. "The entire organization wishes him the best and hopes that he realizes his wish to join a championship contending team."
Stoudamire was not in the club's locker room before the game.
"I miss him. I really do," Memphis coach Marc Iavaroni said before the game. "He's been a positive influence. He and I had a very straightforward relationship from Day One."
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3219495
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spurs could be looking at him since tp is hurt
I think I'll pass.
I think I'd rather drag Gary Payton out of retirement than sign Mighty Mouth.
Put TP on the shelf and run Damon out there.
We are doing if Tony doesn't rest up for the playoffs.
Ugh, didn't see the post earlier.
sign his ass up. there's no excuse for having jaque "piece of " vaughn as the backup when damon is available.
I just heard on the Spurs Radio halftime show that the Spurs were actively making a push to sign him... I don't know how I feel about this.
Of the 4 ball handlers on the Spurs (Parker, Vaughn, Manu, Barry), 2 are chronically injured right now. Manu gets dinged up all the time, and Vaughn is getting up in years but is in superior shape.
I bet the Spurs hedge their bets and pick up Damon. Our offense is looking stagnant lately as we consistently sit around and wait for our ball handlers to penetrate. With two hurt, we have so much less movement hence less ball movement and more contested shots.
They are now hoping he opts out after the season to become a free agent.
Who? Rasho-- they only want Rasho to opt out to sign a new deal with them.
I'd give him a shot.
my initial reaction was no way...but after tonight, i say give him a shot. we need some sort of offense from our back up PG. vaughn is a 3rd string PG at best with severe offensive limitations.
If Stoudamire signs here, pretty much eliminate the Spurs from championship contention.
The more I think about it, the more it looks like Charlie Ward all over again.
I think his signing will signal a couple things.
1. that they don't believe in Vaughn anymore, and I think Vaughn has alot of support on the team, I think the team will kind of be taken aback by it a bit.
2. I just think hes an offensive pass first PG who doesn't play good defense, and what is killing the Spurs the most? Their defense isn't solid, so I don't see how it helps.
Is Stoudamire a better pg than Vaughn? Absolutely.
Is be a better FIT for the Spurs? IMO I don't think so. If he signs here, I will support him, but I just am afraid its looking like Charlie Ward all over again.
Yeah Im sure the Raptor's owner loves paying 9 mill for a 12th man.And they are still very happy they did.
If they sign him, I think it will because they are going to limit Parker's minutes.
The reason why I think this might actually happen is because when Stoudamire wanted out of Toronto, he said he wanted to be traded to one of the three Texas teams. If all things are equal, Stoudamire might pick a Texas team.
That said, I don't even understand why the Spurs would want him. If he's better than Vaughn, it's not by that much. Plus, Pop loves Vaughn. The only thing that makes sense is the Spurs want extra insurance in case Parker's heel doesn't come around. Which, if true, is pretty damn scary . . .
Yup.If he's better than Vaughn, it's not by that much. Plus, Pop loves Vaughn. The only thing that makes sense is the Spurs want extra insurance in case Parker's heel doesn't come around. Which, if true, is pretty damn scary . . .
Like I said.
If Stoudamire is signed, then the repeat hype can be pretty much silenced.
Agreed as well.If they sign him, I think it will because they are going to limit Parker's minutes.
Personally, if Parker needs to be limited that much, and they want to bring in a PG of his calibar?
Then Parker is worse off than we know, and thats pretty much a death knell for the Spurs, despite what the Parker haters think.
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