Rumors Aplenty As Free Agency Reaches "Musical Chairs" Stage
by Net Income on Jul 10, 2010 9:27 AM EDT
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PrintThere are still more than 100 free agents out there, but now it's more of a scramble than a wooing. As players, agents and teams try to get leverage, rumors fly...often buried in larger stories.
Here are two from Saturday's menu.
--HoopsWorld is reporting that "sources close to the situation" say the Nets are preparing a "big money" offer sheet for Luis Scola. That doesn't mean the Rockets will let him walk, HoopsWorld says. Rockets GM Daryl Morey has told teams they'll match any offer for Scola. That way, they get a good read on his market price.
--ESPN and the Los Angeles Daily News are reporting that the Nets, among others, are interested in Derek Fisher, who's headed to Miami for discussions. ESPN says the Nets and Bulls as well as the Heat are interested. In addition to the Heat, the Bulls, Timberwolves and the Nets are "believed to be interested in signing Fisher", reports the News.
Meanwhile, local Utah media report that Kyle Korver was prepared to sign a three year deal with the Nets, only to have the offer evaporate after the team signed Travis Outlaw. Korver joined Carlos Boozer in Chicago, three years, $15 million.
- Cavs Close To Multiple Trades? - Bill Ingram - HoopsWorld
- Lakers veteran guard Derek Fisher to meet with Miami Heat - Elliot Teaford - Los Angeles Daily News
- Source: Fisher, Riley to meet in Miami - Ramona Shelburne - ESPN Los Angeles
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Wondering...
Would you part with Twill and next years #1 (protected top three)
for David West and Darren Collison?
I Figured as much.....
I can’t stand Fisher…Once he was on a mediocre team and he stunk….He needs to be with stars to win….
I'm not buying the Scola story
We didn’t overpay for younger guys like Thomas or Lee, why would we for a 30 year old role player? It doesn’t matter, Morey will match any offer.
Morey bluffing
It’s so obvious. He can’t match “any offer”, that’s ridiculous. We need Scola for 3 years, and he’s definitely worth a lot during that time frame….. $33M for 3 yrs. with a team option, or $36M for 4 years.
Make Morey put up or shut up, but don’t be intimidated by his bluster.
Definetely go for big deal for Scola.
Could it be for only 3-4 years?
Scola is only PF available to get Nets to playoffs. 50 million for 4 years, maximum front loading.
Nets have enough cap space to continue moves during 7 day period and they get a trade ready in case of failure.
Problem is that Thorn won’t be GM??
it wouldn't be big money then
and he is 30 years old.
Is there anything you have seen in the last few days that indicate to you the Nets are going to sign someone who’s already 30 to a long term deal?
$50M for 4 years NOT big money?
I strongly disagree. I think that’s outrageously big money, far too much actually. And I disagree about his age.
This guy is like a rock. He’s very efficient, and should be effective for several years to come. I wouldn’t balk at a 4 year commitment, but for far less than $50M
For far less than 50 million?
thats only like 12.5 a year, in this market that seems pretty reasonable. Even better if they front load the contract to make it more moveable on the back end of the deal.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
you always amaze me Gina
Great insight
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Jul 11, 2010 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions
LUIS SCOLA
Is very under rated and plays as if he is 21……..Besides LeLiar and Fade….Scola is the next best player available this year ……
Scola is a good fit, especially if you are developing Favors. He is a hard worker. I’d be surprised if Houston let’s him go. Dangle Twill, even Lee. Scola would be a keeper, so I would not be shy about a longer deal. Fischer would be a very smart move. This team needs some Veterans. He is really a shooter and not such a great pg, but he is a leader (Kobe said he was the only one he listened to!)
If – and it is a big if
the nets get Morrow and Scola and Fischer, that is a playoff team. We are as good as the Bobcats, Knicks, etc. and maybe even as the Bucks. We’d be a 7 or 8 seed team.
good point about veterens.
I agree Derek Fischer would be a good fit. I actually think Keyon Dooling is a good fit, and now that the LeBoring trainwreck has been swept off the tracks, we should take him back, if not Derek Fischer.
Someone once told me, "don't go the the candystore hungry"
I think everyone needs to realize that if we wait it out, there will be deals available when other teams are desperate. Right now we look desperate and agents and teams are going to try to take advantage of us. I say hold the assets, don’t overpay.
by gsloots on Jul 10, 2010 10:27 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
FAVORS......
Will be ROY……..just my prediction….
definitely inferior to Cousins
that’s already been proven on SEVERAL occasions
Scola would be nice at the right price
Agree with others that it’d be great to have a high-effort guy with skills to be someone for Favors to learn from.
Just don’t sign for more than 3 years at, say, &.5 mil per maximum. Still feels like overpaying, but need a steady 4 in here. Outlaw seems more like a tweener 3-4. And Hump isn’t it either. Would rather see him go.
Can someone explain why we would not explore a trade for Anderson Verajao?
…other than Mr. Dollar Bills said no to the idea?
On one hand, he’s going to be 28, I admit that, with little athleticism and shooting ability. Ok.
On the other hand, he makes about $7 million per, Gilbert might want to purge salary now that his franchise has imploded, he is a starting-quality PF, he plays defense and would seem to be nice next to Brook.
I would explore it.
I doubt Favors will be ROY. Guards usally develop faster. Wall and Turner first. He is very foul prone and the east has two or three more solid PF’s. We’d be lucky if he starts this year. He’ll probably average 15 minutes. That’s not ROY territory. And, how could Gilbert get rid of another player! Let’s not kick Clev when they are down. There will be a gaping hole at PF this year.
Johan Petro
WojYahooNBA Center Johan Petro has reached agreement on a three year, $10 million deal with New Jersey, league sources tell Y!.
It seems like a trade may be coming
We’ve signed two players at the wings where TWill plays. We drafted a third.
We just showcased TWill in Orlando.
Devin has been extremely quiet.
It could be a sign and trade.
It could be a trade for a 4.
It could be a trade for a PG.
by mt57 on Jul 10, 2010 11:42 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I would love to trade Terrence
First mentioned this last week as a sign-and-trade bait for Bosh, lol
please
And I mean PLEASE
Devin and TWill are our two best perimeter players and the only ones we have that can handle the point. To see something happening bc we signed two guys who aren’t even close to being as good as them is beyond ridiculous.
TWill is part of the future of this franchise. Much more than any of those 2 guys we just signed. One of them even isn’t a Net as fo now, as GS could match (let’s hope not, Morrow would be a very nice addition).
Please read
I am not encouraging a trade. I am saying these moves only makes sense if one is coming. If management agreed that he was “the best player” why would they sign Outlaw and Morrow? Why not give all those minutes to Twill? Do you see them adding anyone to infringe on Brook’s minutes? Someone – DH, TWill or CLee – is going to be traded.
Because we need a big SF and a shooter'
I still fail to realize how signing inferior players to him but who address other of our needs make him expendable at all or means management don’t believe in the kid.
And no, adding those two doesn’t mean at all someone is getting traded. Avery told Dave D that as of now TWill is our back up PG. Kid can play any perimeter position, and both Outlaw and James are combo forwards who will se PT at the 4.
Does the Petro signing mean Lopez is going? LOL!
do you realize
those 3 players you mentioned as possibly going (Devin, Williams and Lee) are better than the two we just signed (Morrow and Outlaw)? Your speculation doesn’t make any sense, there’s plenty of room for eerybody, we brought those guys because we need what they bring and could complement our main players, not to replace some of our core guys like those you mentioned, sorry.
Fisher
The Fisher story supports what I said above but I cannot imagine why he would choose NJN over LAL or MIA. His agent may just be throwing that out there to get LAL to pay him something.
whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?
Fisher who is like 56 year old makes Devin or TWill expendable? Are you hearing yourself?? Come on now. COME ON NOW!
We want a PG to back up Devin, that’s what’s being said by beatwriter, your speculation doesn’t make any sense at all. Give me a break.
this
not to mention Fisher is a great triangle pg…we don’t run a triangle. He’s not a good fit at all.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
your thoughts on Nate Robinson?
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Jul 11, 2010 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
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