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it should be the catalyst ... not a throw in.
Its just a throw in to sweeten the deal.
it should be the catalyst ... not a throw in.
Like $50K in salary that can't be absorbed.
Or like the GM was at a funeral and couldn't be reached before the trade deadline.Like $50K in salary that can't be absorbed.
That's OK. I think Mr. I won't shake your hand because I want to act like a child will be fired if the palace coup reversal in ATL stands.
With the mouthpiece of the Spurs (AKA Express-News) quiet, it means something is in the works.
We'll soon see if it pans out.
I'll be the first to preorder a Troy Murphy Spurs jersey.
I hope it is Troy Murphy..... he would be bad ass at PF with Timmy at the C. Plus he rebounds well and also shoots the 3 pretty good too.
I remember watchin him a couple of years back when he went to Notre Dame, he was a lot smaller and shot 3s like nothing.
If its Troy Murphy, im personally constructing a statue of RC Buford outside the SBC center myself.
In his hand under the chin propping elbow on the knee in a suit with no tie look that he has at every home game.
Troy Murphy would be great but I really doubt it. It might be once again a player nobody expects. (if the blockbuster trade really happens...)
It seems like people almost EXPECT the spurs to get something badass in return.
I Just hope people aren't disappointed when a trade finally goes down and the spurs roster stays the same.
Harrington Sweepstakes Down to Three Teams
By Travis Heath
for HOOPSWORLD.com
Jul 11, 2006, 00:48
http://www.hoopsworld.com/article_18069.shtml
It appears that the Al Harrington sweepstakes have come down to three teams, that is if you believe what the man himself says.
Basketball News Services spoke with Al Harrington about his NBA future in an exclusive interview in Las Vegas on Monday, and despite some reports that a sign-and-trade deal is as a good as done with the Golden State Warriors, Harrington said not so fast.
"Right now, it's up in the air," Harrington said Monday night. "I've got Indiana, Golden State, the Knicks. You know, those are my top three teams pretty much, right now. Just trying to get a sign-and-trade done for me to get out of Atlanta. I'm not sure what's going to happen. Just keeping my fingers crossed, and whatever's going to happen is gonna happen."
The one thing that appears certain at this time is that Harrington's days in the A-T-L appear numbered. So does Harrington believe he's done in Atlanta?
"Right now, it seems that way," Harrington replied. "At the end of the day, they can still do the most for me. So, you know, it's up to them. Maybe, the next couple of days, they'll fall back in love with me. Until I sign, I don't know what's going to happen. I just know that I'm going to be somewhere, definitely in a winning environment."
Harrington, a St Patrick's New Jersey graduate, also stated that just because the Knicks appear to be in turmoil, he wouldn't count out a return to his old stomping grounds.
"Come on man, there's no way anyone can say that they don't want to play for the Knicks," Harrington said with a smile. "It's always big playing in The Garden every night. If it's meant for me, it's going to happen."
Harrington indicated that one additional team that showed some interest in him was the Denver Nuggets, but apparently the interest was never enough to merit any serious discussions.
When asked if the Nuggets had voiced any interest, Harrington responded, "They have, but I guess not seriously enough that they're someone that we're talking about right now."
When asked if his versatility is worthy of a long hard look from a lot of NBA clubs, Harrington replied, "Yeah, but that's the way the game is turning, anyway. More versatile players, guys playing all over the floor. Yeah, it definitely helps me. There's pretty much no situation where the coach can say he can't have me on the floor."
And it appears that the coaches with the option of putting Harrington on the floor next season will be Rick Carlisle in Indiana, Mike Montgomery of Golden State, or the newly instated Isiah Thomas in New York.
While Harrington acknowledged -- albeit slightly -- that anything could still happen, expect a sign-and-trade to go down in the coming days between Atlanta and one of the aforementioned three teams.
More news as it becomes available.
Mhm...I wonder what the possibiltys of NY and Indi are to trade with Atl.? Do they have expiring contracts? I think they are somehow limited... I wonder if the Spurs would be a part of a deal with NY/ Indy as well...
Warriors making full-court press to attract Harrington
Warriors notebook
http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/...s/15011681.htm
LAS VEGAS -- Atlanta Hawks free-agent forward Al Harrington said he's spent the past 10 days with Warriors point guard Baron Davis kicking it in Los Angeles, contemplating what could be. Even Warriors guard Jason Richardson, playing in Davis' charity game in Los Angeles, helped in the courting.
Harrington likes what he hears.
"I'd be excited about it," Harrington said of coming to the Warriors. "It's one of my top three teams, and I would like to play there if I got the opportunity. It would be sweet."
There might be a holdup. A dispute has Hawks owners in court. A Maryland Circuit Court judge ruled the Hawks can't initiate deals involving multiyear contracts for any player other than draft picks. Harrington is free to sign with another team, but only Charlotte has the salary cap space to sign him. His best bet is a sign-and-trade, which means he needs the cooperation of the Hawks and the courts.
Billy Hunter, director of the NBA players union, said Harrington may not be affected by the ruling. The judge said the Hawks can't initiate deals, so Hunter said a sign-and-trade deal involving a multiyear contract could work if the negotiations were going on before the ruling.
Hunter said he is waiting to see how the league responds. He said the players union is prepared to file a suit to get the judge's ruling overturned.
Between the court rulings and the Hawks' negotiating tactics, Harrington said he doesn't know when his deal will be done. He said he has talked to Warriors executive vice president of basketball operations Chris Mullin, whom Harrington said initiated the contact.
Harrington, who played power forward with the Hawks, said he would play small forward as Warrior. He would like to take advantage of his 6-foot-9, 245-pound frame against smaller players.
Harrington said he also would like to be part of the team that ends the Warriors' 12-year playoff drought.
"That's what you play the game for, to be in a position like that," said Harrington, expressing a bit of frustration that his situation is still unsettled. "If you add me ... we should be able to make a run for the playoffs."
Aching Ike
Warriors second-year forward Ike Diogu missed his third game of summer league with a sore left knee and said he won't play today. He said he might play in Thursday's finale.
The Warriors summer league roster has been decimated. Post Andris Biedrins (strained left groin), guard Monta Ellis (bruised right knee) and forward Chris Taft (back) also are out. The only players on the roster with any real chance of playing for the Warriors this season are rookie center Patrick O'Bryant and second-year point guard Will Bynum.
Off glass
There are a few legitimate NBA stars playing in the summer league. The Phoenix Suns roster boasts All-Star forward Amare Stoudemire, who has looked far from dominating as he works back into form after missing most of last season because of knee surgery. Ron Artest is on the Sacramento Kings roster. Artest, who said he is playing for the love of the game, is taking a back seat to swingman Kevin Martin, who is tearing it up. ... Richardson made an appearance in the fourth quarter of the Warriors game and took a seat directly behind the bench. ... Hawaii product Julian Sensley, a former Cal recruit, left the Warriors summer league team for another opportunity.
Hopefully the Spurs can get in on that S&T.
I'm going to go out on a limb and say our new player will have the initials J.O.
Jenny Oppenheimer? How's she doing? I haven't seen her since high school.
Jean-Michel Oyono?
Who?
Johnny Orr will make a great addition to this team, he may be a little rusty, but he can help coach!
Jose Ortiz is tall enough, but at 43, isn't he kind of long in the tooth?
Jermaine O'Neil isnt leaving Indiana
Everything is too quiet today-- something is up! Everywhere should be a buzz- because tomorrow is July 12- but nothing. When the Spurs stories dry up- usually that is when something is finally going on and it won't be anything we have already read about.
Joel Osteen? He can fill the spirtual leadership role that AJ and the Admiral had for the Spurs. It would also get him out of Houston. I'm sure that he's helped a lot of people, but the dude creeps the out of me.
Joel strikes me a compassionate person from his sermons.
I like to watch his program when I am stressed.
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