Stay or Leave

[fgrep15]

There has been a lot of specualtion about some players in the NBA this season, wheter its by free agency or a team shakeup, what do you think these players will do, Stay or Leave?

Kobe Bryant
Allen Iverson
Tracy McGrady
Rasheed Wallace
Paul Pierce
Vince Carter
Erick Dampier
Marcus Camby
Steve Nash
Antoine Walker
Chris Webber
Manu Ginobili
Tyson Chandler
Eddy Curry
Rodney White
Kenyon Martin
Brent Barry
Jamal Crawford
Quentin Richardson
Jeff McInnis
Jerome James
Michael Finley
Memet Okur
Antawn Jamison
Mark Blount
Jerry Stackhouse

[Andrew]

Kobe Bryant - about a month ago, I had him picked to leave, but now I'm thinking he might reconsider. I still can't shake the feeling he's heading out of LA so that he can be The Man on his own team, but it seemed much more likely about a month ago.

I think Iverson and T-Mac will both stay. A shakeup probably won't effect either player too much, as their teams can't really get anything fair in return. I expect them to stay in Philadelphia and Orlando respectively, at least one more season.

The same goes for Pierce and Carter. I anticipate Boston and Toronto will be keen to hold onto their All-Stars despite disappointing 2003/2004 campaigns.

Unless both parties have seen something they like, I think Sheed will move on, if not during the offseason then by next year's trade deadline. I expect the Mavericks will hold onto Steve Nash, and most likely Antoine Walker.

Erick Dampier and Marcus Camby have been solid role players for their respective teams this season. I think Golden State and Denver should definitely consider keeping them, I anticipate that at least one of them will stay put.

As we all know the boos have been getting to C-Webb, so I wouldn't be surprised to see him try to leave the Kings this offseason. He might change his tune if the fans change theirs...and if the Kings go deep into the playoffs.

I'll pick Ginobili to remain a Spur.

I'm hoping Curry and Chandler stay in Chicago, and I'd say there's a fairly good chance they will. I wouldn't be surprised if this is their last chance though. Another injury plagued season or uninspired effort will probably see them traded as soon as possible. I wouldn't be surprised to see Crawford shopped this offseason, but I couldn't say whether anyone will make an offer the Bulls cannot refuse.

Kenyon Martin, Brent Barry, Quentin Richardson and Michael Finley most likely aren't going anywhere. Antawn Jamison and Jerry Stackhouse might be moving on, but I wouldn't be surprised to see them remain where they are.

The Cavaliers should keep McInnis and probably will, though his attitude might change their minds. Jerome James will probably exercise his option for another season, so the Sonics will probably keep him one more year. I think that Mark Blount will decide to leave Boston, as I've read that he's unhappy being a Celtic.

That leaves Rodney White and Mehmet Okur. I say they'll also be back with the Nuggets and Pistons next year.

Some of these guys are difficult to pick right now, but I expect most of them to remain where they are at least through the offseason.

[fgrep15]

Kobe Bryant - Leave
Allen Iverson - Leave
Tracy McGrady - Stay
Rasheed Wallace - Leave
Paul Pierce - Stay
Vince Carter - Stay
Erick Dampier - Leave
Marcus Camby - Stay
Steve Nash - Leave (go to another contender)
Antoine Walker - Leave (traded)
Chris Webber - Stay
Manu Ginobili - Stay
Tyson Chandler - Stay
Eddy Curry - Stay
Rodney White - Leave
Kenyon Martin - Stay
Brent Barry - Leave
Jamal Crawford - Leave
Quentin Richardson - Stay
Jeff McInnis - Stay
Jerome James - Stay (Jerk!)
Michael Finley - Stay (should leave)
Memet Okur - Stay
Antawn Jamison - Stay
Mark Blount - Leave
Jerry Stackhouse - Leave (hopefully)

[Nel]

Kobe is definitely leaving L.A. just to prove critics he's the best even w/o shaq.
A.I. might be traded somewhere..
T-MAC would stay in orlando for the first part of the season and might be dealt before the trade deadline.
Paul Pierce-stays
Vince Carter-stays

[Nick]

Jerome James - Stay (Jerk!)

Yeah i read about that jackass too.

His teammates have been trying to get him traded out of Seattle cos he's lazy and he has a bad influence in the locker rooms... anyway... here's what i reckon...

Kobe Bryant - Stay
Allen Iverson - Leave (trade)
Tracy McGrady - Stay (tough one)
Rasheed Wallace - Leave (he wants in knicks)
Paul Pierce - Stay (celtic for life probably)
Vince Carter - Stay
Erick Dampier - Leave
Marcus Camby - Stay (hasn't made up his mind yet, but says nuggets are first preference)
Steve Nash - Stay
Antoine Walker - Stay
Chris Webber - Leave (trade)
Manu Ginobili - Stay
Tyson Chandler - Leave (trade)
Eddy Curry - Stay
Rodney White - Leave (hopefully bobcats sign him)
Kenyon Martin - Stay
Brent Barry - Stay
Jamal Crawford - Leave
Quentin Richardson - Stay
Jeff McInnis - Stay (hmm tough one... he seems to want more than 3 mil)
Jerome James - Stay (:x)
Michael Finley - Stay
Memet Okur - Stay
Antawn Jamison - Leave
Mark Blount - Stay
Jerry Stackhouse - Stay

[The Big Racist]

Rasheed Wallace - Leave (he wants in knicks)

Boy,you need an update.Rasheed won't leave,he wants to stay on the winning team,there should be an article somewhere.Belive me or just wait few months.





PS:fgrep15 don't copy topics off from JBB

[Ben-le-ouf]

For A. Jamison and A. Walker:
Jamison will stay. A. Walker will be traded.

[fgrep15]

Pistons' message was sent when they obtained Rasheed

Q. Damon Stoudamire, former teammate of Rasheed Wallace, told the New York Daily News he thinks Wallace likes Detroit and will probably sign with the Pistons. True?

A. Former Piston Jerry Stackhouse often said Wallace simply needed to be in a professional atmosphere where he felt he was wanted. He played in a zoo in Portland and often acted like one of the caged animals.

Detroit is a great place for Wallace to play. The team wants to win and President Joe Dumars and Coach Larry Brown provide a solid foundation.

Wallace wants to be here. The only thing that could blow it for the Pistons is either a short playoff run or friction in the dressing room. I don’t see either of those things happening.

Q. If Wallace stays, what will that mean for the rest of the Pistons?

A. It could be good news for Allen Iverson fans. With Rasheed Wallace locked up, the Pistons might be tempted to make a run at Iverson.

That might mean giving up Rip Hamilton, but the Pistons’ new starting lineup would be Iverson, Chauncey Billups, Ben Wallace, Rasheed Wallace and Mehmet Okur. That is a championship-caliber lineup, especially if Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant split in Los Angeles.