Spurs leading race to sign McDyess...

[TD4THREE]

Wouldn't be surprised to see Houston make a run after him, now that they still have their MLE. Doesn't he live there?

[duncan228]

Interesting that we also haven't heard anything about Sheed actually signing with Boston.

Boston Celtics sign F Rasheed Wallace

The Boston Celtics have signed veteran forward Rasheed Wallace, one of this year’s most coveted free agents.

Boston announced the move Wednesday, the first day teams were allowed to sign free agents.

Terms of the deal were not released. Wallace earned $13.68 million last season as he finished up a five-year contract with Detroit.

The 35-year-old Wallace, a four-time All-Star, can play the low post and has exceptional shooting range. He averaged 12 points per game for the Pistons last year.

Celtics general manager Danny Ainge said the team was “ecstatic” to add a player with Wallace’s talent and championship experience. He won a le with Detroit in 2004.

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Houston getting that exception for Ariza worries me. How much money do they have to throw at McDyess?

[Spursfan092120]

Celtics general manager Danny Ainge said the team was “ecstatic” to add a player with Wallace’s talent and championship experience. He won a le with Detroit in 2004.

lol...I was just about to post that link...you beat me to it..as usual.

[Brazil]

^ lol at least for Sheed it's clear now

[crc21209]

Interesting that we also haven't heard anything about Sheed actually signing with Boston.

He has already officially signed with Boston:


Celtics Announce Signing Of Wallace

The Boston Celtics announced Wednesday that they have signed free agent center/forward Rasheed Wallace.

Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“We are ecstatic to be able to add a player the caliber of Rasheed Wallace to our team,” said Celtics President of Basketball Operations, Danny Ainge. “It is not every day that you can add a four-time All-Star and a player with championship experience.”

Wallace, a 6’11”, 230lbs center/forward, has averaged 15.0 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 33.9 minutes per game over his 14-year career. The former UNC Tar Heel has recorded 14 straight seasons of averaging 10 or more points, a tie for second most among active players along with new teammate Kevin Garnett and behind only Shaquille O’Neal. Wallace is one of 13 players in NBA history to make 13 consecutive appearances in the playoffs along with the likes of Kevin McHale, Bob Cousy, Robert Parish and Bill Russell.

Wallace also is one of only three players in NBA history to have recorded 150 three-point field goals, 150 blocks and 100 steals in his postseason career joining Scottie Pippen and Robert Horry.

The fourth overall pick in the 1995 NBA Draft has made four All-Star teams in his career (2000, 2001, 2006, 2008). Wallace has made two trips to the NBA Finals with the Detroit Pistons (2003-04 and 2004-05 seasons) winning the NBA Championship in the 2003-04 season. Wallace joins Shaquille O’Neal, Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan as the only four active players that have posted 15,000 points, 5,000 rebounds, 1,500 assists and 1,000 blocks in their careers.


http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archiv...ng_of_wallace/

[slick'81]

Celtics general manager Danny Ainge said the team was “ecstatic” to add a player with Wallace’s talent and championship experience. He won a le with Detroit in 2004.

*sigh* move on slick move on

[CubanMustGo]

Stop dreaming

Thanks, duncan228.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Houston getting that exception for Ariza worries me. How much money do they have to throw at McDyess?

If that happens stay tuned to CNN. I'll ing rampage through downtown Houston like something out of Grand Theft Auto.

[scottspurs]

Houston getting that exception for Ariza worries me. How much money do they have to throw at McDyess?

McDyess is going to a contender. Not Houston.

[timvp]

Houston getting that exception for Ariza worries me. How much money do they have to throw at McDyess?

Exactly. Now Morey is going to offer McDyess three years fully guaranteed

[bigdog]

Houston getting that exception for Ariza worries me. How much money do they have to throw at McDyess?

I thought Houston used the MLE on Ariza? I know they were talking a potential sign and trade with LA, but I don't think that actually ever happened.

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McDyess is going to a contender. Not Houston.

Houston took the NBA champs to seven games and should only be better this year. If they have more money to give McDyess, why wouldn't he consider it? I wouldn't put it past the Rockets' front office to do it. Plus, adding him makes a divisional opponent that much weaker.

[slick'81]

the longer mcdyess talks drag on the more i dont think it favors sa but hey it is only the first day guys can sign...no need to panic yet

[crc21209]

Exactly. Now Morey is going to offer McDyess three years fully guaranteed

Only thing is that the Spurs offer is close to that and we are a contender and Houston is not.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

I thought Houston used the MLE on Ariza? I know they were talking a potential sign and trade with LA, but I don't think that actually ever happened.

http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130751

They used some injury exception rule with Yao's foot.

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Exactly. Now Morey is going to offer McDyess three years fully guaranteed

Didn't the Spurs apply for an injury exception at one point and were told they had to wait until after the year the player was out to get compensation?

[DBMethos]

ing . Houston better not try anything.

[crc21209]

I thought Houston used the MLE on Ariza? I know they were talking a potential sign and trade with LA, but I don't think that actually ever happened.

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130751

[bigdog]

http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130751

They used some injury exception rule with Yao's foot.

[GooberNuts]

I thought Houston used the MLE on Ariza? I know they were talking a potential sign and trade with LA, but I don't think that actually ever happened.

The were able to sign Ariza using the Disabled Player's Exception or something like that since Yao is projected to be out for the season. So now Houston still has the MLE to use.

Remember how people were speculating that Dice wanted to come to the Spurs due to the proximity to his Houston home, well, yea...

[BlackBellamy]

Houston getting that exception for Ariza worries me. How much money do they have to throw at McDyess?

Maybe they could throw that cheese at Odom instead? That would be some !

[Brazil]

Exactly. Now Morey is going to offer McDyess three years fully guaranteed

now I'm worried

[Ariel]

Exactly. Now Morey is going to offer McDyess three years fully guaranteed

I'm not sure that´s in their best interest, considering he doesn't put them over the hump and it's now more evident than ever they can't win now and need to think a few years ahead.

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I think I'm gonna change my avatar...