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MILWAUKEE (AP)—Another day, another deal for the Milwaukee Bucks, who have suddenly become one of the biggest buyers during the most-hyped free agency period in NBA history.The Bucks made another major move Friday, agreeing in principle to a $40 million, five-year deal with free agent guard John Salmons(notes), a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity Friday because the deal can’t become official until next Thursday.The move to lock up Salmons, who played for the final half of last season with the Bucks, came one day after free agent power forward Drew Gooden(notes) agreed to a $32 million, five-year deal.
Quote from: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on July 02, 2010, 05:49:45 PMWhats frustrating is, the Spurs gave Manu that contract extension back in April. Now, Jefferson opted out, which puts us about 4 million under the cap. If they wouldnt have gave Manu that extention, right now we would be 16 million under and be in play for Lebron, Wade, Bosh or whoever. With the Spurs tradition, championships, coaching, etc...we would be in good shape to get one of the big names. Not to mention no state income tax in Texas. Whats even worse is, we would still have been able to resign Manu under the Bird rights and it wouldnt have count against the cap. I believe Jefferson too. Fuck..Spurs are done, son...Yall had that nice run this past decade, but it's over for yall.as of now...Going up:Portland OklahomaClippersDallasMemphisKingsHoustonGoing down:SpursSunsJazzDenverStanding still:LakersMinnesotaWarriorsNew OrleansWest is getting better...I don't see San Antonio making the playoffs next year
Whats frustrating is, the Spurs gave Manu that contract extension back in April. Now, Jefferson opted out, which puts us about 4 million under the cap. If they wouldnt have gave Manu that extention, right now we would be 16 million under and be in play for Lebron, Wade, Bosh or whoever. With the Spurs tradition, championships, coaching, etc...we would be in good shape to get one of the big names. Not to mention no state income tax in Texas. Whats even worse is, we would still have been able to resign Manu under the Bird rights and it wouldnt have count against the cap. I believe Jefferson too. Fuck..
Quote from: M Dogg on July 02, 2010, 05:07:11 AMThe Hawks just ruined their chance at ever getting a championship during the Joe Johnson era. They are settling for playoff teams and 5th-8th seeds for the next 3-4 years, and then as Johnson declines they are looking at never being able to sign someone to play next to him, and eventually they'll be stuck with a bad contract.Gay to stay on the Grizzlies, okay, but a bad contract as well. I was kind of hoping the Wolves pick him up, I really want a decent team to watch in person when the Lakers come into town. After all, when I saw the Lakers vs. KG's Wolves, there was excitement and it was great basketball. Now it's one sided and there are more Laker fans than Wolves fans. But if I was the Wolves, I wouldn't sign Gay to a max contract. Max contracts should only be for players that not only win, but also give you money with jersey sales, and an increase in season ticket holders. Max contract guys, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Shaq in his prime, Steve Nash, Jason Kidd in his prime, evenually Kevin Durant, Maybe, and I mean maybe a Carmelo Anthony. There is no way in hell Joe Johnson and Rudy Gay fit the max contract standards. They are number 2 options that would be great next to a LeBron, or a Chris Bosh, but they are not someone you build a team around.memphis has a ton of talent, with gasol, randolph, mayo , n gay, the grizzilies havnt gaven up on that core. the grizzlies is a very fun team to watch and alot more fun team than a wolves team with gay.gays over paid but that contract isnt all that badPG - ConleySG - MayoSF - GayPF - RandolphC - Gasolthats a playoff contender if they were in the east hands down.
The Hawks just ruined their chance at ever getting a championship during the Joe Johnson era. They are settling for playoff teams and 5th-8th seeds for the next 3-4 years, and then as Johnson declines they are looking at never being able to sign someone to play next to him, and eventually they'll be stuck with a bad contract.Gay to stay on the Grizzlies, okay, but a bad contract as well. I was kind of hoping the Wolves pick him up, I really want a decent team to watch in person when the Lakers come into town. After all, when I saw the Lakers vs. KG's Wolves, there was excitement and it was great basketball. Now it's one sided and there are more Laker fans than Wolves fans. But if I was the Wolves, I wouldn't sign Gay to a max contract. Max contracts should only be for players that not only win, but also give you money with jersey sales, and an increase in season ticket holders. Max contract guys, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Shaq in his prime, Steve Nash, Jason Kidd in his prime, evenually Kevin Durant, Maybe, and I mean maybe a Carmelo Anthony. There is no way in hell Joe Johnson and Rudy Gay fit the max contract standards. They are number 2 options that would be great next to a LeBron, or a Chris Bosh, but they are not someone you build a team around.
today i learned why Boston resigned pierceif they didn't they would have to eat that 21 milly on their cap space
Quote from: NIKCC on July 02, 2010, 08:16:28 PMQuote from: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on July 02, 2010, 05:49:45 PMWhats frustrating is, the Spurs gave Manu that contract extension back in April. Now, Jefferson opted out, which puts us about 4 million under the cap. If they wouldnt have gave Manu that extention, right now we would be 16 million under and be in play for Lebron, Wade, Bosh or whoever. With the Spurs tradition, championships, coaching, etc...we would be in good shape to get one of the big names. Not to mention no state income tax in Texas. Whats even worse is, we would still have been able to resign Manu under the Bird rights and it wouldnt have count against the cap. I believe Jefferson too. Fuck..Spurs are done, son...Yall had that nice run this past decade, but it's over for yall.as of now...Going up:Portland OklahomaClippersDallasMemphisKingsHoustonGoing down:SpursSunsJazzDenverStanding still:LakersMinnesotaWarriorsNew OrleansWest is getting better...I don't see San Antonio making the playoffs next year I would never count the Spurs out. ESPN ranked them 3rd best overall franchise for a reason, they stay constitution, and no matter the rebuilding, the Spurs know how to pick the right players and they are a lottery ball away from another run at titles.
DALLAS (AP)—Dirk Nowitzki(notes) is sticking with the Dallas Mavericks.Next question: Will he and Jason Kidd(notes) be able to lure anyone to join them?Nowitzki’s adviser, Holger Geschwindner, told The Associated Press late Saturday night that Nowitzki and Mavs owner Mark Cuban have agreed “to get it done.” Teams and free agents can strike deals at any time, but can’t sign them until Thursday.According to a person familiar with negotiations, the deal is for more than $80 million over four years, with a no-trade clause. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because of the NBA’s moratorium until Thursday. Team officials couldn’t comment because of that same rule.“I think it’s a great deal,” Geschwindner said. “We’re pumped.”The deal was first reported by ESPN.
Quote from: Hans Moleman on July 02, 2010, 11:18:11 PMtoday i learned why Boston resigned pierceif they didn't they would have to eat that 21 milly on their cap spaceOR they could have signed a much young player with their cap space instead. LOL
Quote from: 7even on July 03, 2010, 03:17:37 AMQuote from: Hans Moleman on July 02, 2010, 11:18:11 PMtoday i learned why Boston resigned pierceif they didn't they would have to eat that 21 milly on their cap spaceOR they could have signed a much young player with their cap space instead. LOLno moron, they can go over the cap to resign their own guy under the Bird ruleif he goes to another team Boston is on the hook for that 21 mill regardless
go google "the bird rule"i'm sure it will shed some light on your questions
it was not boston's choice for PP to opt out and make them look at 21 mill on the cap without a player attached to itnow go to church and pray mark cuban signs Chris Bosh