Free agents news

by **Bill Russell** on Wed Jul 16, 2003 4:27 am

- Brian Skinner (Phi) to go to the Bucks

- Erick Strickland (Ind) to go to the Bucks, too

- Rasho Nesterovic (Min) goes to the Spurs... 45 mil/6 years... Too much IMO.

- Kevin Ollie (Sea) to go to the Cavs

- Jake Voskhul (Pho) to stay (resign)

Also, reports of Wizards shown interest in Arenas and Speedy Claxton.

Direct, very good & useful link:

http://espn.go.com/nba/s/2003/freeagent ... board.html

by **stockman43** on Wed Jul 16, 2003 5:36 am

Nesterovic is a decent addition to the Spurs, though I didn't expect a contract-length of 6 years. The T-Wolves had a similar offer on the table to Rasho, so that's probably why the Spurs had to offer that amount. Popovich evidently likes the guy and thinks he'll suffice as a replacement. He fits right in free-throw-wise with the Spurs too...64% :roll:

. Oh well, as long as he doesn't throw up Bowen-esque bricks, I'll be fine

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by **Rens** on Wed Jul 16, 2003 5:59 am

I think Nesterovic is a good addition for the Spurs. He'll be able to learn a lot from Duncan (and maybe Willis). I'm expecting him to show continued development. Also, good addition for the Bucks in Skinner. Good player.

by **Full Surface** on Wed Jul 16, 2003 11:03 am

Tales wrote:- Brian Skinner (Phi) to go to the Bucks

- Erick Strickland (Ind) to go to the Bucks, too

- Rasho Nesterovic (Min) goes to the Spurs... 45 mil/6 years... Too much IMO.

- Kevin Ollie (Sea) to go to the Cavs

- Jake Voskhul (Pho) to stay (resign)

Also, reports of Wizards shown interest in Arenas and Speedy Claxton.

Direct, very good & useful link:

http://espn.go.com/nba/s/2003/freeagent ... board.html

Thanks for the info, we'll find out sure enough tomorrow

by **Bill Russell** on Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:40 am

News for the Raptors fans:

Toronto signed Milt Palacio and Jerome Moiso.

by **scubilete** on Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:58 am

Kandi is going to Minny 3 years - $16.2 M
Spurs give $123 M to Keep Duncan forever, I mean for 7 more adding years.
Celts re-sign Mark Blount -a multiyear deal

plus:

AP wrote:Grizzlies sign free agent Theron Smith
Associated Press
Jul. 16, 2003 7:37 p.m.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP)— The Memphis Grizzlies signed rookie free agent Theron Smith to a two-year contract Wednesday.
Smith, a 6-foot-8, 225-pound forward, is playing with the Grizzlies in the Summer Pro-Am League in Los Angeles. Through six games, he's averaging 14.8 points and 5.3 rebounds.

Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.

"He has played just great," said Jerry West, president of basketball operations for Memphis. "I believe he has a real legitimate chance to make our team."

Smith played only three games in his senior season at Ball State because of an injured right knee.

As a junior, he averaged 19.6 points and 10.9 rebounds.

by **Rens** on Fri Jul 18, 2003 2:41 am

Raptors are also close to signing Bateer. I expect a trade coming up.. too many PFs as it is.

by **Vins15** on Fri Jul 18, 2003 5:06 am

wut the?! y r they signing Palicio...i like Alston....no!!guess that Alston is gonna leave the team...good part on Jerome Moiso he did a great job in one playoff game...he show his true ability..and if Raps give him minutes it'll give good..

Raptors are also close to signing Bateer. I expect a trade coming up.. too many PFs as it is.

no i hate Bateer...he does nothing but get into foul trouble...don't spend ur money on him!!

by **Dert** on Fri Jul 18, 2003 8:04 am

Bateer is not a PF. He is a center. He wasn't given a change in SA, maybe he will in Toronto. Speaking of which, I guess they didn't like mateen cleaves either... I am sure he showed enough during the summer league to find a job somewhere... maybe Atlanta...

Yey! Theron makes it to the league! I dunno if Memphis is the right place with Mike Miller, Shane Battier, and Mike Batiste already there, but at least he got it.

by **Rens** on Fri Jul 18, 2003 5:17 pm

You're right about Bateer but I wasn't talking specifically about him when I said too many PFs. JYD, AD (also part-time C), Bosh, Bradley, Moiso, Baston, Bonner...

by **The Big Racist** on Fri Jul 18, 2003 8:03 pm

toronto signed bateer... (n)

by **Matt** on Fri Jul 18, 2003 10:23 pm

-Pistons lock up Hamilton to a 63mill 7yr contract

by **Nel** on Sat Jul 19, 2003 12:05 am

At least Bateer is better than Wang Zhi Zhi :lol:

by **Bill Russell** on Sat Jul 19, 2003 4:04 am

Kenny Thomas resigned with the Sixers, 7 years, 40 million (I think)

Kevin Ollie signs with Cleveland, 5 yeas/15 million

Clippers reportedly interested in keeping Brand, Odom and Maggette.

by **LeBron James** on Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:57 am

bateer gets chance to play more than he played in san antonio!now we see what he can do in a basketball court!

by **MC Hao** on Sat Jul 19, 2003 1:50 pm

good for mengke, hope he does well with the raptors. (Y)

by **Vins15** on Sat Jul 19, 2003 2:37 pm

yes Carl English signed with the Indiana Pacers...for those who don't know who Carl English is he's a Canadian and he was projected to go in the early to mid second rd in this year's draft..but he wasn't drafted at all...but now Pacers seems to have intrest in him...hope he has good amount of playing time....

by **Bill Russell** on Thu Jul 24, 2003 2:28 pm

Damon Jones signed with the Bucks.

James Posey signed with Memphis.

Speedy Claxton signed with Golden State

Sean Rooks signed with the Hornets.

YouTube · by **Andrew** on Thu Jul 24, 2003 6:42 pm

Good moves by Golden State and Milwaukee. Odd move by Memphis considering they already have enough swingmen. Sean Rooks won't be too bad in giving Jamaal Magloire a rest for 10 minutes or so.

by **Vins15** on Thu Jul 24, 2003 7:46 pm

i say Damon Jones is a great player too...he's got great strokes didn't get a chance to play behind Bibby and Bobby...but good player never the less...

YouTube · by **Andrew** on Thu Jul 24, 2003 8:29 pm

Yeah, that's a good signing. He should get ample PT, and perhaps even start if Ford struggles early on.

by **Vins15** on Thu Jul 24, 2003 8:37 pm

Ford will struggle is the way i see it...I saw his stats the other day on his few games played..and it seems that he doesn't have good stats except for his assist..and in NBA it will be a normal average i think about 7 apg..so i do think he will struggle and he's so skinny..can't handle all 82 games as a starter..can't shoot..not very good fitigue... (N)

not the perfect pick for Bucks itz just that they need to fill Casell and Payton's spot..deperatly drafting a rookie running a team without a very experience pg backing him up perhaps Bucks should sign Kerr...

YouTube · by **Andrew** on Thu Jul 24, 2003 8:44 pm

Kerr's never been a starting point guard though. He's always been a guy who can handle the ball but is mainly on the team for his deadly shooting. Chances are he'll retire anyway.

by **Vins15** on Thu Jul 24, 2003 9:43 pm

or they should sign back Rafer Alston

Travis Best is another possibility here...Tim Hardaway,Mark Jackson,Brian Shaw,Rod Strickland,Chris Whitney...bottom line:get experience pg as backup to help TJ Ford develope and give him more resting time...

by **havasufalls** on Fri Jul 25, 2003 4:30 am

Andrew wrote:Good moves by Golden State and Milwaukee. Odd move by Memphis considering they already have enough swingmen. Sean Rooks won't be too bad in giving Jamaal Magloire a rest for 10 minutes or so.

I agree that the grizz have to many swing men. especially wen they say they want to get a good center to team up wit Pau. Jerry West must be planning a trade imo

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