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The guys exploring his options and enjoying every minute of it. It's not often that a player is an UFA, so you can't blame the guy.
I'm sure he's showing respect to Rivers and the Celtics by saying all the right things because of his relationship with Doc. I'm not reading anything more into it.
Look. If the guy is going to play for the MLE it will be with the Spurs or Magic. Like I said before, playing with Boston would make him sacrifice minutes and cash. Maybe he'd sacrifice one or the other, but not both.
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I don't see any major inconvenient for Spurs to wait until July 9th. If Maggette hasn't made a choice at this date, it will be really problematic for Spurs. They really need an upgrade at SG/SF and the MLE is the best way to get it. Spurs plan B won't stay available for ever.
Magette and his agent know that.
When talking to him, spurs have certainly let them aware of the fact that they have to give an answer by around this date.
I'm not a Celtics fan but that last statement is pretty laughable.. expecially beings you put Portland and Houston in the mix.
I would put money down that the Celts get one more ring out of that group.
Infact.. considering the east.. I would go to the Celts before the Spurs too because you have a much greater chance making it to the finals.
Oh and Whomever said it up there the magic are already better then a 45 win team.
And lastly.. from someone that actually goes to IUPUI.. you guys really overrate Hill.
I don't see how anyone can say that the Celtics are not at least equally favored as any other team to win next year's championship. They won well over sixty games, they pummeled the Lakers in the Finals and they swept the Spurs in the regular season. They are returning the same team, pretty much. What more do they have to prove!?
They have to prove they're not a one year fluke like the Heat, Pistons or Mavs. All of those teams were impressive in stretches and when they got to the Finals or won the whole thing everyone swore that they were the greatest thing since sliced bread. Now where are they? Rebuilding, breaking up a team and already imploded in that order.
There's only 1 team that is consistantly good over the past 10 years....our Spurs. And as Spurs fans, in a Spurs forum, let's not forget that. Holla.
You do know that the Pistons have been to the Easter Conference Finals 6 straight years, right - making it to the Finals twice and winning it once. I would hardly call that a "one year fluke".
Don't get me wrong, I'm glad that the guys in black are statistically the best sports team in any of the major sports over the last 11 yearsbut I don't think it's fair to lump the Pistons in with the Heat or Mavs.
Fark, if we can get Corey Maggette, the NBA should be very scared. He's exactly what we need.
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Maggette seriously considering joining Celtics
A day after talking with Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers, a longtime family friend, Clippers free agent forward Corey Maggette said he is seriously considering an offer to join the NBA champions. Maggette said he is still in awe about being contacted by the Celtics and has been mulling over their contract offer as well as interest from several other teams. An NBA source said the Celtics offered Magette the full midlevel exception, expected to be worth $5.8 million.
The Celtics have made offers to their own forward, James Posey, and Maggette, but it's doubtful they can accommodate both. While there is no news regarding Posey, Maggette said he could be coming to Boston in the near future to visit with the Celtics. Free agents can't sign until Wednesday.
"I don't want to hold the Celtics up or [general manager] Danny Ainge," said Maggette in a telephone interview. "I talked to Doc . . . I'm not going to hold them up. I know they are still looking at James Posey. But I'm still weighing my options."
Source: Boston.com
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/rumors/p...?urn=nba,92093
Old news...Maggette seriously considering joining Celtics
A day after talking with Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers, a longtime family friend, Clippers free agent forward Corey Maggette said he is seriously considering an offer to join the NBA champions. Maggette said he is still in awe about being contacted by the Celtics and has been mulling over their contract offer as well as interest from several other teams. An NBA source said the Celtics offered Magette the full midlevel exception, expected to be worth $5.8 million.
The Celtics have made offers to their own forward, James Posey, and Maggette, but it's doubtful they can accommodate both. While there is no news regarding Posey, Maggette said he could be coming to Boston in the near future to visit with the Celtics. Free agents can't sign until Wednesday.
"I don't want to hold the Celtics up or [general manager] Danny Ainge," said Maggette in a telephone interview. "I talked to Doc . . . I'm not going to hold them up. I know they are still looking at James Posey. But I'm still weighing my options."
Source: Boston.com
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/rumors/p...?urn=nba,92093
Fresh news :
Jul 05, 2008 12:29 PM EST
The Magic are shifting their focus towards Corey Maggette and Keyon Dooling after news broke on Thursday that Chris Duhon has agreed to join the Knicks, according to The Orlando Sentinel.
Duhon reportedly took a shorter deal with the Knicks because there is a greater chance that he'll become the starting point guard.
"For Chris, it came down to the fact he had opportunity to start in New York, and to turn this thing around. It was a short-term deal and he wanted to take that chance to take his game to the next level as a starter," agent Kevin Bradbury said. "It's always tough when it's down to two teams. Chris felt he couldn't lose either way. Chris had a terrific visit in Orlando,"
The Magic still have their entire mid-level exception available, worth an average of about $6 million per year, which could be used to lure Dooling and Maggette.
Here's the entire article :
Magic shift focus as Chris Duhon heads to Knicks
Brian Schmitz | Sentinel Staff Writer
July 5, 2008
With Chris Duhon now heading to the New York Knicks, the Orlando Magic will turn their focus to two free agents: shooting guard Corey Maggette and point guard Keyon Dooling.
Duhon has chosen the Knicks over the Magic, opting to take a shorter deal with a better shot at becoming a starter in New York.
Kevin Bradbury, Duhon's agent, told the Sentinel on Friday that Duhon will sign a two-year deal with the Knicks when free agents can begin signing contracts on Wednesday.
Bradbury said the Magic did not present an offer sheet, but the "parameters" of the Magic's offer "was more than fair." Duhon is believed to have agreed to a contract around $6.5 million with New York -- or roughly $3.25 million a year.
The Magic had deemed point-guard depth their biggest need and wanted the defensive-minded Duhon to back up starter Jameer Nelson.
The club still has their entire mid-level exception available, worth an average of about $6 million per year.
And apparently that is what is available around the NBA to Maggette, a top-flight scorer who could upgrade Orlando's shooting-guard spot.
Magic Coach Stan Van Gundy didn't rule out the team adding a player such as Maggette, and then filling out the roster with minimum-salary players.
As of late Friday, Maggette had yet to agree to sign with any team after opting out of his contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, although the San Antonio Spurs were thought to be the frontrunner.
Maggette has expressed through friends that he would love to return to Orlando, where he began his career. The Magic acquired him during the 1999 draft but traded him after one season to the Clippers. He averaged 16.1 points in eight seasons in L.A.
The Magic were looking for a true point guard as they courted Duhon, and likely will have to try to re-sign Dooling, a combo guard.
Dooling said he "wasn't surprised" the Magic tried to sign Duhon, but added Duhon's leap to the Knicks could open talks with Orlando, though the Magic have yet to make him a formal offer.
Bradbury said Duhon called Magic General Manager Otis Smith to tell him he was signing with New York.
"For Chris, it came down to the fact he had opportunity to start in New York, and to turn this thing around. It was a short-term deal and he wanted to take that chance to take his game to the next level as a starter," Bradbury said by phone. "It's always tough when it's down to two teams. Chris felt he couldn't lose either way. Chris had a terrific visit in Orlando.
Last edited by JPB; 07-05-2008 at 12:18 PM.
ey still not worried, the magics do need to resign dooling or go after another pg.
Don't exactly know SVG thoughts but it doesn't sound like CM is their top priority or their plan A, reading that.Magic Coach Stan Van Gundy didn't rule out the team adding a player such as Maggette, and then filling out the roster with minimum-salary players.
Breaking News on ESPN News just now; FA Maggette seriously considering offer from Celtics.
I have a bad feeling about this. If he goes to the Celtics next season they have a great chance of repeating.
I knew it since the start that he wouldn't be going to SA. Mother er.
So the Celtics are giving up on Posey.Breaking News on ESPN News just now; FA Maggette seriously considering offer from Celtics.
I have a bad feeling about this. If he goes to the Celtics next season they have a great chance of repeating.
I see.
ESPN is reporting the same old tired news. Don't freak out.
posey had a big impact of boston ring
If the Celts land Maggette, Posey probably becomes a target for the Spurs. Good storyline for a potential finals match-up where Celts give up defense for offense.... interesting. I've always liked Posey's game, though I do think he is a little dirty. Still, a free agent season of, say, Posey/Delfino wouldn't be bad at all...
I still believe Posey is the primary FA option for the Celtics. And Maggette HAS to know that.
Isn't it strange that there has been very little speculation concerning Posey as an interest of the Spurs? I suppose some of it has been the assumption that he'd resign with Boston, but he would fit into the Spur line-up as well as Bowen has the past 5 years...
i still think c. magg and his agent are blowing smoke about these other offers. the best situation for him is with the spurs where he will start on a championship contending team. he will get his minutes/productivity, possibly a championship or two, and position himself for a larger deal down the line.
Don't know if this has been posted or not but I found this on cnnsi.com
http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/nba
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