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well then... There you have it lol
Charlotte Observer reports that the buyout has been agreed upon ..per twitter -
https://twitter.com/#!/rick_bonnell/...39919929663488
OBSSERVER EXCLUSIVE: Bobcats and Boris Diaw agree in principle on contract buyout. More coming.
well then... There you have it lol
@johnhollinger
RT @rick_bonnell Bobcats and Boris Diaw agree in principle on contract buyout. More coming.
Hollinger also says Boston will go after him
Hope Parker can convince him to join the spurs. Boston ain't doing this year
Interestingly, both ESPN and CNNSI - John Hollinger and Zach Lowe - seem to think that Boston have the upper hand in trying to get Diaw.. How they continue the tradition of underestimating Tony Parker
Didn't Stephen Jackson play with him in Charlotte? Hopefully they had some good chemistry and Jax can add some further influence to convincing him to play here.Interestingly, both ESPN and CNNSI - John Hollinger and Zach Lowe - seem to think that Boston have the upper hand in trying to get Diaw.. How they continue the tradition of underestimating Tony Parker
As contender, Boston << SA.
Hopefully Parker has a say and can convince Diaw to come. If he's fit, he is a much better overall player then Blair and Bonner.
Full report -
http://blogs.charlotte.com/inside_th...to-buyout.html
Relevant parts -
...Power forward Boris Diaw and the Charlotte Bobcats have agreed on a buyout of his remaining contract that should be completed in time for Diaw to be eligible for another team’s playoff roster.
Bobcats vice president of basketball operations Rod Higgins confirmed that early Wednesday morning to the Observer. The buyout, which should be completed sometime today, would make Diaw a free agent in time to sign with a contender. Meanwhile the Bobcats open one of 15 roster spots and save some of what’s left of Diaw’s $9 million salary.
It’s not known just how much money Diaw agreed to give up for his freedom.
By agreeing to a buyout now, Diaw can be waived in time to potentially sign with a contender and be eligible for a playoff roster. San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, Diaw’s close friend and French national-team teammate, recently said on a French radio program that Diaw would be welcome with the Spurs.
“He’s in shape,’’ Parker reportedly said. “I’m the first to make fun of him when he gains too much weight, but right now it’s not the case. We’re very interested to get him.’’
Diaw also might have had an opportunity with the New York Knicks, but that was likely scuttled when Mike D’Antoni, who coached Diaw in Phoenix, lost his job in New York.
What happened to the prospect of nabbing Chris Kaman? Why just all this Diaw talk? Anyone?
Hornets won't buy Kaman out.
Got it, thanks.
They also both played for the Hawks in 03/04. Together with Jacque Vaughn, Theo Ratliff, Nazr Mohammed and Dion Glover who all played for the Spurs later on...
I'll bet his buyout was less than half.
I have my concerns about Diaw but the Spurs MUST go all out for him. Blair just doesn't work in his current role and the Spurs need more closing options than just Bonner (especially since Pop doesn't play Splitter). Bonner's success shows this team can thrive with a stretch four on the floor and Diaw is definitely a stretch four.
Diaw's passiveness might have Pop strangling him by the end of his first week as a Spur but it's a gamble the Spurs have to take.
Spurs aren't stupid. They know they need a big. They were waiting for this. They will pursue, so it just depends on what Boris wants.
I want to see this starting line ---- Parker, Jackson, Leonard, Diaw, Duncan.
Medium risk, medium reward...I'd say go for it.
How fast can Diaw catch the system? Will he be able to make an immediate impact? Will he be given the opportunity?
Little gamble but it's only for three months.
I would say that right now, Diaw is seen as "passive" when playing for a loosing team. If he wants to be in the NBA next year for a decent amount of $$$ he has to prove that he can still provide something interesting in 20ish minutes for a contender.
Doesn't look like the Spurs will be able to get Turiaf so that leaves Hickson and Diaw available. Seems like the Spurs have the best chance at getting Diaw, Hickson seems like a band wagon pussy and will join the heat.
Tony Parker misses Wolves game for a recruiting assignment.
I have my doubts that anyone joining Spurs this late in season will have much impact, unless they have previous experience in the system like SJax.
At this point if Oberto wanted to try a comeback, I'd take him.
DIaw is probably worth the risk, but over the longer term. Wouldn't expect a big impact this year. He'd be more of an insurance policy for playoffs.
This.
Also, I've watched many of his best games this season in recent weeks (via NBA LeaguePass Archive) and I have to admit I'm not overly impressed with his fundamental aggression. Maybe it has to do with playing for the Bobcats, but Boris floated through most of these games (much like R.J) and was lackadaisical on the defensive end when he needed to move his feet aggressively (his pick and roll defense was pathetic along with his effort on the boards).
That being said, I hope a change of venue in a winning atmosphere can give him extra motivation, not only on the court but also at the dinner table.
Spurs have to go after him though, given their thin depth in the front-court.
If he does choose the Spurs, R.C and Pop should put him on a strict diet and put him through a work-out boot-camp for 2-3 weeks before suiting him up tbh.
Last I saw Hickson is signing with the warriors.
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