General NBA Free Agent News Thread

[tmtcsc]

I bet Barnes is going to the Lakers. That would be a surprise given his history with Kobe Bryant too.

[timvp]

Ainge, during his radio interview, downplayed the possibility of Barnes joining Boston.

“The problem with Matt is –– Matt is a terrific player, started for Orlando last year, and he opted out of his contract,” Ainge said. “So I think he has some expectations of getting more money than he made last year, and all we have to offer right now is the veteran’s minimum.”

If Ainge is right and Barnes will be going for cash, that would take Boston, Miami and the Lakers out of the picture. Without RJ, Barnes would be a very good signing. He's good enough to start if no one else steps up to win the vacant SF job.

The main problem with Barnes in San Antonio is that he's bad in the locker room. But then again, with the little money the Spurs have left, they can't get too picky.

[silverblk mystix]

I would like to see the spurs sign Barnes, although it seems highly improbable.

What I do like about Barnes is that he seems to still play with passion and if you noticed in the Magic/Celtics series ---he seemed to be one of the magic players that never gave up.

Lewis and Carter and company were throwing in the towel-but Barnes kept battling.

I also always liked Barnes -just for the way he played when the Warriors embarrassed the Mavs in that series.

Finally, I like that he can get in Kobe's head a little bit and does not back down.

I think if Pop could overlook some of his failings--the spurs might grab a good piece that would add some toughness and at ude the spurs are lacking,IMO.

[EricB]

If Ainge is right and Barnes will be going for cash, that would take Boston, Miami and the Lakers out of the picture. Without RJ, Barnes would be a very good signing. He's good enough to start if no one else steps up to win the vacant SF job.

The main problem with Barnes in San Antonio is that he's bad in the locker room. But then again, with the little money the Spurs have left, they can't get too picky.

Clippers?

Who else has the MLE? Rockets?

[EricB]

I've heard mutliple times from guys like Jay Howard guys on 760 and my buddy who works in the organization that Pop does not like Barnes. 100% of the time, if Pop doesn't like someone they aint comin.

[Duncan2177]

I've heard mutliple times from guys like Jay Howard guys on 760 and my buddy who works in the organization that Pop does not like Barnes. 100% of the time, if Pop doesn't like someone they aint comin.

Weird

[ace3g]

The main reason why I had Matt Barnes on my SF FA wish list is because he would have created healthy compe ion for the starting SF spot with RJ (before he had opted out of his contract).

Right now he is probably the best available SF FA. He has stayed healthy over the last couple of years, he can guard bigger players like Dirk and quick enough to keep up with the smaller guards/forwards.

He has been known to bring some trouble to the locker room but the Spurs have brought in players like that before and everything has worked out.

Of course the main issue with Barnes is that he isn't the greatest 3 point shooter. He is a decent defender and ball handler for his size though.

[ace3g]

Marc Stein STEIN_LINE_HQ

RT @Jonathan_Feigen: Rockets reach a deal with Luis Scola, a source said. Deal for five years, worth $47 million.

[jiggy_55]

Luis Scola resigns for 5 years 47 million according to sources.

http://twitter.com/STEIN_LINE_HQ/status/18641293976

[timvp]

I've heard mutliple times from guys like Jay Howard guys on 760 and my buddy who works in the organization that Pop does not like Barnes. 100% of the time, if Pop doesn't like someone they aint comin.

The Spurs have tried to sign Barnes about a half dozen times. Earlier in his career, Barnes didn't come because he said he didn't want to leave the West Coast. Last year he picked the Magic over the Spurs because he could start in Orlando.

It's possible that Pop and the Spurs don't like Barnes anymore since just about everyone in the NBA is tired of his act ... but the Spurs would have had to go from liking Barnes to disliking Barnes within the last year.

[timvp]

Nice deal for Scola. Not too unreasonable in this market.

Good to see that Scola's journey ends by getting paid

[EricB]

All I know is I doubt very little that comes from Mr Howard. Him and Pop are pretty close last I checked. I asked him in the 08 09 season near the end of the year, is Barnes someone they'd go after and he quickly and flatly said NO, Pop does not like him, he heard way too much from Don Nelson how much of a problem he was, he even said Nelly almost went as far to say as Barnes was the reason that team didn't duplicate going to the playoffs the very next year after 07 due to being such a mess.

[Kori Ellis]

I've heard mutliple times from guys like Jay Howard guys on 760 and my buddy who works in the organization that Pop does not like Barnes. 100% of the time, if Pop doesn't like someone they aint comin.

Pop probably doesn't like him because San Antonio made him an offer twice in the past, and he turned the Spurs down.

[EricB]

Nice deal for Scola. Not too unreasonable in this market.

Good to see that Scola's journey ends by getting paid

Yeah Im still shocked the Nets didn't go after him hard core, would've fit GREAT next to Lopez and would've made them very respectable.

[EricB]

Pop probably doesn't like him because they made him an offer twice in the past, and he turned the Spurs down.

Yeah I remember him being in before and turning them down to go to I think Sacramento cause he's from there. I think they understood that, then he turned em down again to go somewhere else can't remember where.

I do remember back in the old days of SR that he was in the facilities working out a bunch.

[Kori Ellis]

Yeah I remember him being in before and turning them down to go to I think Sacramento cause he's from there. I think they understood that, then he turned em down again to go somewhere else can't remember where.

I do remember back in the old days of SR that he was in the facilities working out a bunch.

Yeah I know they worked him out for a week in summer of 05, then brought him back again (07??) but he wasn't interested in signing here either time.

[Kindergarten Cop]

http://twitter.com/kcjhoop

Bulls top targets expected to be Brewer and Bogans with Orlando match on Re . Rudy Fernandez longshot trade possibility.

[Obstructed_View]

http://twitter.com/kcjhoop

bulls top targets expected to be brewer and bogans with orlando match on re . Rudy fernandez longshot trade possibility.

yay.

EDIT: Oh Jesus! What if they sign Brewer?

[MaNu4Tres]

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index....delonte_w.html

Wing search on: In addition to looking for point guards via trade, league sources said the Cavs have been interested in several free agent wings. Ronnie Brewer, a defensive specialist who averaged 8.8 points and 3.3 assists for the Jazz and Grizzlies last season, is on the radar. Several teams have interest in him, including the Chicago Bulls.

Also on the Cavs' list is forward Rasual Butler, who averaged 11.9 points and 2.9 rebounds for the Los Angeles Clippers. Sources also indicate the Cavs have interest in Antoine Wright, a solid defender who averaged 6.5 points for the Raptors last season, and former Cav Flip Murray, a scoring specialist who averaged 9.9 points with the Bobcats and Bulls in 2009-10.


* FYI- Cavs can offer more than the 2.4 million salary the Spurs can offer for both Butler and Brewer*

[ace3g]

ChrisMannixSI

Multiple reports say Nate Robinson will return to the Celtics next season. Good move, N8 one of the best free agents left on market.

[ace3g]

espn

Reports: Boston Celtics bring back Nate Robinson for 2 years - http://es.pn/akpVj3

[AFBlue]

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index....delonte_w.html

Wing search on: In addition to looking for point guards via trade, league sources said the Cavs have been interested in several free agent wings. Ronnie Brewer, a defensive specialist who averaged 8.8 points and 3.3 assists for the Jazz and Grizzlies last season, is on the radar. Several teams have interest in him, including the Chicago Bulls.

Also on the Cavs' list is forward Rasual Butler, who averaged 11.9 points and 2.9 rebounds for the Los Angeles Clippers. Sources also indicate the Cavs have interest in Antoine Wright, a solid defender who averaged 6.5 points for the Raptors last season, and former Cav Flip Murray, a scoring specialist who averaged 9.9 points with the Bobcats and Bulls in 2009-10.


* FYI- Cavs can offer more than the 2.4 million salary the Spurs can offer for both Butler and Brewer*

As can Chicago and the Clippers. It doesn't look good for the Spurs at this point to add a player capable of starting at the 3 (outside of RJ).

[ace3g]

Marc Stein STEIN_LINE_HQ

RT @SamSmithHoops: Bulls have their starting two guard as NBA sources say they agree to $12.5 million three-year deal with Ronnie Brewer

[EricB]

Matt barnes tweeted a couple more teams have entered the race and now he's gonna wait a few days to make a decision...

[MannyIsGod]

As can Chicago and the Clippers. It doesn't look good for the Spurs at this point to add a player capable of starting at the 3 (outside of RJ).

Its looked this way for pretty much the entire summer.