Lakers signed Newble (10 days contract)

[wcsoldier]

Swingman Ira Newble has decided to sign a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, choosing them over the Cavs.

A source said the Cavs offered Newble a spot on the team Wednesday, but the two sides could not agree on certain terms of his return.

The Cavs traded Newble to the Seattle SuperSonics last month, but never gave away his locker. Newble was eligible to rejoin the Cavs on Tuesday.

http://www.ohio.com/sports/cavs/16887816.html?page=all&c=y


Newble is a good defensive player .. good shit though it probably confirms Ariza won't be back this season... Luke can stay on the bench , which is a good thing too

[Halu Sination]

damn, this is how far walton has fallen off this year. if we had the walton of last year, lakers wouldn't even have looked in newble's direction.

still, newble might not be as athletic as ariza, but he does have a level of toughness that we may need on the defensive end. that being said, i doubt newble is gonna get much playing time for some reason.

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

Fuck...we really needed Ariza back. Hopefully, Newble can pick up the triangle as quick as Ariza did.

[GangstaBoogy]

Newble fuckin sucks on offense but he's a tough physical defender. I would've preferred Patterson but at this point, any defense will do.

[7even]

One of the worst non-big offensive players in the NBA.

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

One of the worst non-big offensive players in the NBA.

I'll take it, considering he shot 45% on his career, including 35% from long range.

[7even]

One of the worst non-big offensive players in the NBA.

I'll take it, considering he shot 45% on his career, including 35% from long range.

A decent percentage only shows that he knows where his place is, which is good of course.

[wcsoldier]

Newble is a physical defender , I wouldn't mind having him to be on some "enforcer" shit ...

[wcsoldier]

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent forward Ira Newble to a 10-day contract, it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak.

Newble, currently in his eighth NBA season, most recently played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Seattle Supersonics, averaging 4.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 15.5 minutes in 43 combined games this season, including 13 starts.

Prior to playing in the NBA, Newble played in the International Basketball Association for the Wisconsin Blast (1997-98) and played in the CBA with the Idaho Stampede from the 1997-98 season through the 1999-2000 season.

Undrafted by an NBA team, Newble played two seasons with Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College before attending Miami (OH) University, where he averaged 8.9 points and 6.4 rebounds in 58 games over two seasons, while being named Honorable Mention All-Mid American Conference his senior year.

In 374 career games including 197 starts, Newble is averaging 5.1 points and 2.9 rebounds in 20.4 minutes.

The Lakers roster now stands at 15.

http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/080321newble.html