Padgett to the Nets : Lamond Murray is next ?
Mon Sep 05, 2005 3:40 am
Padgett Joins Nets, Murray Next?
4th September, 2005 - 10:43 am
NorthJersey.com - The Nets have found their replacement for Brian Scalabrine and filled the spot that Robert "Tractor" Traylor was expected to have.
Veteran forward Scott Padgett has agreed to terms on a multiyear deal with New Jersey, pending a physical examination that he will take next week, Nets president Rod Thorn said Saturday.
The 6-foot-9 Padgett, who has averaged 4.6 points in 355 games for the Jazz and Rockets, will get the $1.6 million the Nets had remaining on their midlevel exception. That was originally supposed to go to Traylor, but he failed his physical and the Nets voided their deal with him last week.
With Padgett, the Nets would have 13 players under contract. They are expected to add one more, and it could be Lamond Murray.
As expected, the veteran swingman, who played college ball with Jason Kidd at California, was waived by the Toronto Raptors on Friday. Once Murray clears waivers, the Nets could offer him a minimum contract, which is all they have left under salary-cap rules.
Other shooters who are on the Nets' radar are Wesley Person, Jason Kapono, Casey Jacobsen and DerMarr Johnson.
Mon Sep 05, 2005 3:48 am
Other shooters who are on the Nets' radar are Wesley Person, Jason Kapono, Casey Jacobsen and DerMarr Johnson.
I think I would've gone for one of them as opposed to Scott Padgett.
Mon Sep 05, 2005 7:25 am
Jae wrote:Other shooters who are on the Nets' radar are Wesley Person, Jason Kapono, Casey Jacobsen and DerMarr Johnson.
I think I would've gone for one of them as opposed to Scott Padgett.
But they needed someone to fill in Scalabrine who played the PF/SF position. Those people who were mentioned below dont play the PF and that's why they needed Padgett. I also would rather see them take Kapono, Jacobsen or Johnson than Murray.
Mon Sep 05, 2005 7:33 am
Scottie is a really dangerous three pointer shooter. He'll hit everything as long as he's open. I've seen him sink 12 three's in a row during shootaround! 
Mon Sep 05, 2005 7:48 am
I've seen him sink 12 three's in a row during shootaround!
Oh noes! Than instant champions in the next 5 years for sure!
Other shooters who are on the Nets' radar are Wesley Person, Jason Kapono, Casey Jacobsen and DerMarr Johnson.
I thought Dermarr and Kapono re-signed already? Or is this just an older article.
Mon Sep 05, 2005 7:49 am
kevC wrote:Scottie is a really dangerous three pointer shooter. He'll hit everything as long as he's open. I've seen him sink 12 three's in a row during shootaround!
I've seen Eddie Gill hit like 20 3s in a row during shootaround. What's your point?
Mon Sep 05, 2005 7:52 am
Its_asdf wrote:Oh noes! Than instant champions in the next 5 years for sure!
Yes, that's exactly what I said, dumbass.
Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:16 am
Well Nets finally found someone to take 4 spot... will he start over Collins?
Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:40 am
Wicked Scott Padgett!
Mon Sep 05, 2005 9:10 am
Yes , I pray he starts over Collins , god I hate that guy . He is seriously a trash player.
Mon Sep 05, 2005 9:45 am
there's nothing wrong with Twin.. he's a solid gritty defender who does all the 1 percenters.. he's just been a little tentative on the inside.. barring a blockbuster trade to get someone big @ 4 I can guarentee Jason Collins will be starting next season.. and I'm okay with that..
Mon Sep 05, 2005 4:41 pm
Indy wrote:kevC wrote:Scottie is a really dangerous three pointer shooter. He'll hit everything as long as he's open. I've seen him sink 12 three's in a row during shootaround!
I've seen Eddie Gill hit like 20 3s in a row during shootaround. What's your point?
I have hit 16 in a row but I'm not in an NBA team
Mon Sep 05, 2005 7:33 pm
well his promising Ediie Gill is a promising guard..Good thing he does it on practice hopefully in actual game too..
Mon Sep 05, 2005 7:39 pm
Did Scott Padgett pass their gruelling physical
I actually don't mind Scott Padgett... he's not bad i s'pose
I actually don't mind Scott Padgett... he's not bad i s'pose
Mon Sep 05, 2005 7:45 pm
Scott Padget is a great shooter..Good acquisition by the Nets.He is a big man with a great touch from the perimeter.After NJ had Keith Van Horn finally they have the same player like him
Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:22 pm
I suppose we can now wait for the "Padgett won't be heading to New Jersey; fails physical" announcement. And just a thought: how did Vince Carter ever pass the Nets' physical?
Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:17 pm
Andrew wrote:I suppose we can now wait for the "Padgett won't be heading to New Jersey; fails physical" announcement
Lol probably!