UPDATED March 3, 2011: Transactions and Buyouts (C's sign Murphy, Al Thornton Available)
by OhOhOden on Feb 24, 2011 4:29 PM PST
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From what I remember, the deadline to pick up free agents qualified to be on a playoff roster has ended. That is to say, anyone we pick up now will be a temp for the regular season only. So if we make the playoffs we will be able to suit, AT MOST, twelve (semi-)healthy bodies:
PG Andre Miller
PG Patty Mills
GF Brandon Roy (GIMP)
G Rudy Fernandez
GF Wesley Matthews
F Nicolas Batum
F Gerald Wallace
FC LaMarcus Aldridge
FC Marcus Camby (GIMP)
C Jarron Collins
PG Armon Johnson
F Luke Babbitt
PLEASE note in the comments below if my memory is at fault. Otherwise, this thread has probably served its purpose.
Possibly immediately available free agents (UPDATED from Yahoo Sports):
G Carlos Arroyo (Waived March 1)
G Mike Bibby (SIGNED BY MIAMI)
G T. J. Ford (STAYED PUT)
G Jason Kapono (STAYED PUT)
SG Morris Peterson (Waived February 28, so far unclaimed)
GF Kelenna Azubuike (Waived February 28, injured, so far unclaimed)GF Rasual Butler (SIGNED BY CHICAGO BULLS)F Al Thornton (SIGNED BY GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS)FC Jared Jeffries (RESIGNED WITH KNICKS)FC Troy Murphy (UPDATED: Just SIGNED BY CELTICS)
FC Leon Powe (Waived February 26. Rumored to Grizzlies)
FC Juwan Howard (Still with the Heat, though thanks to thomasikehara for providing the link)
C Eddy Curry (Waived Mar 2; Out indefinitely with hamstring....has played 10 games in past 3 years)
C Chris Johnson (Spears mentioned the possibility the Celtics would not sign him; instead they signed Murphy)
Even more nebulously possibly available:
GF Corey Brewer (SIGNED BY DALLAS MAVERICKS)
G Sherron Collins
F Derrick Brown (SIGNED BY NEW YORK KNICKS)
F Dominic McGuire
FC Sean Marks (30-day Blazer wait)FC Earl Barron (SIGNED BY MILWAUKIE BUCKS)
C Dan Gadzuric (Still with Nets
Caveat that most of the above are internet rumors.
Also, Ben has cited a Rick Bonnell report via Craig Birnbach tweet that Przybilla is off the table.
Recent trades:
G Aaron Brooks (HOU to PHX)
G Goran Dragic + 1st(PHX to HOU)
F Shane Battier + G Ish Smith(HOU to MEM)
C Hasheem Thabeet + 1st(MEM to HOU)
F Luke Harangody + C Semih Erdin (BOS to CLE)
2nd (CLE to BOS)
C Kendrick Perkins + G Nate Robinson (BOS to OKC)
F Jeff Green + C Nenad Krstic (OKC to BOS)
C Nazr Mohammed (CHA to OKC)
F D. J. White + G Mo Peterson (OKC to CHA)
G Mike Bibby + F Maurice Evans + G Jordan Crawford + 1st (ATL to WAS)
G Kirk Hinrich + C Hilton Armstrong (WAS to ATL)
F Troy Murphy (NJN to GSW)
F Brandan Wright + C Dan Gadzuric (GSW to NJN)
G Devin Harris + C Derrick Favors + 1st + 1st (NJN to UTA)
G Deron Williams (UTA to NJN)
G Marcus Thornton + $ (NOH to SAC)
F Carl Landry (SAC to NOH)
G Mo Williams + F Jamario Moon (LAC to CLE)
G Baron Davis + 1st (CLE to LAC)
F Carmelo Anthony + G Chauncey Billups + F Shelden Williams + F Renaldo Balkman + G Anthony Carter (DEN to NYK)
F Wilson Chandler + F Danilo Gallinari + G Raymond Felton + Timofey Mozgov + 1st + 2nd +2nd (NYK TO DEN)
F Corey Brewer (MIN to DEN)
C Kosta Koufos (MIN to NYK)
C Eddy Curry + F Anthony Randolph + $ +2nd (NYK to MIN)
C Alexi Ajinca + 2nd + $ (DAL to TOR)
F Georgios Printezis (TOR to DAL)
NOTE: G O.J. Mayo for McBob + 1st (MEM to IND) did not go through because the Pacers didn’t pay for call waiting.
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Wish I could vote twice.
Bibby + Przybilla would fix things but good.
Stealth > Wealth
by 500dogs on Feb 24, 2011 4:40 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
Good work, by the way.
I hope this gets rec’d up so we have this info readily available.
Stealth > Wealth
So our Wallace trade comes down to a Joel Physical?
The Faith don't panic, the Faith freaks out, burns out small farms and villages in the name of the Faith.
I have wondered what kind of understanding there is about that physical
“Oh, hey doc…Mr. Jordan. Umm, about that physical. Did I mention the two massive knee surgeries I underwent in 2010?”
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Feb 24, 2011 9:56 PM PST up reply actions
I read in another post
That Boston signed him
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They just got two big men for the price of one :/
AND they have the two O’neals
KFBR392
by Sabonis4Ever on Feb 24, 2011 6:23 PM PST up reply actions
link
http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celtics/post?id=4681069
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Good work
I would love to get Joel back if they actually buy him out. Other than that, Murphy would be nice, though it looks like a contender (Bos, Orl, Mia) will pick him up. Ford also. I would like to have.
I voted for Murphy
We need a big in the worst way. Right now, not in 30 days. I’m thinking Murphy will have plenty of teams to choose from though.
Bibby
Where did you hear Bibby was a candidate to be bought out? I would think there would be a significant amount of interest in a veteran point, including the Blazers.
I read in a trade deadline diary
from HoopsWorld, although a recent Google search says that despite
asking for it, a buyout for Bibby is
unlikely
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hmm did not post my links:
try these:
http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=18860
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/wizardsinsider/2011/02/mike-bibby-buyout-unlikely.html
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Nice Post
Thanks for the information. If the Blazers are really looking at TJ Ford, I doubt they’ll shift gears and sign someone else, even if Ford doesn’t become available. From what I have heard, Troy Murphy only wants to sign with a contender if he’s bought out.
Possibly immediately available free agents after 2010-2011 season buyout:
Add Leon Powe and Jared Jeffries to that potential list
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Some Internet rumors confirm this
Not sure how valid they are, but Jefferies for one was trying to get bought out in November—again, acc to interwebs sources.
http://hoopshype.com/rumors/tag/cleveland_cavaliers
http://www.google.com/search?q=jared+jeffries+buyout&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=T6&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=ivnsuo&source=univ&tbs=nws:1&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=jjRnTYHDCIT6swOZpdmmBA&ved=0CCMQqAI
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FWIW
Charlotte is reportedly going to release Sean Marks along with Peterson, Brown (Derrick, not Kwame), Collins and McGuire.
http://twitter.com/mikecranston1/status/40930125910511616
although from a later tweet, they’re still hanging on to marks and peterson for the time being, I guess pending some other waived/bought out or FA guys agreeing to sign with them
Do the blazers have to wait 30 days to re-sign Marks (not that he’s anything special… ) like they do with Joel?
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yeah looks like it .... :(
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Jeff Adrien was signed by the Warriors
t4l will be sad
Phase 1: Collect underpants
Phase 2: ???
Phase 3: Profit!
Ack!
They need to find another big body, I’d prefer a veteran buyout like Powe or Jeffries
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Jeffries is an average defensive center
Even though he plays that spot rarely. He’s a better pickup than anybody else.
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by mittsabishy on Feb 24, 2011 10:25 PM PST up reply actions
Bring back the Vanilla!
And if not pick up Murp and Ford…both applicable to this team. Don’t really see Charlotte parting with Joel however.
Now seems like as good a time as any
to bring over Claver and Freeland.
Yeah, Claver broke his foot though
We could easily sign TJ and call up Freeland
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by rise_stand_resist on Feb 25, 2011 10:43 AM PST up reply actions
Jared Jeffries
Was just bought out, And is expected to go play for knicks.
And leon Powe is expected to head back to celtics now that he was bought out.
GREAT every center/ forward is TAKEN now.
For sure, you can drag back out that old W-A-L-L-A-C-E Blazers jersey you confiscated from your kid a few years ago. The thing takes on a new meaning today.
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by My_Name_A_Rudy on Feb 25, 2011 12:11 PM PST reply actions
How many roster positions does Boston have any how dang it!?!?!?!?
They keep snagging every %$#$#^%^ big that ever gets loose!!!!!!!!!!!!
LaMONSTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TJ Ford and a big
TJ will be a good backup to Dre, and seems to already be friends with LMA and Camby.
First choice big is probably Przy, second would be Powe, third would be Moon.
by Rodney Gustafson on Feb 25, 2011 12:43 PM PST reply actions
Moon
Went to the Clippers
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by My_Name_A_Rudy on Feb 25, 2011 5:19 PM PST up reply actions
My vote
If we are going through all the trouble and expense of getting Crash, we need 3 more bigs and 1 more point guard. So I am all for “all of the above”:
1. Release Armon
2. Throw money at Powe, Murphy, Jeffries until they come over
3. Sign Ford.
4. Buy headgear for both Ford and Crash (both suffered significant neurological injuries if I remember)
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Not today.
We need a back-up point guard. We’re not drafting the next Blazers next PG of the future.
release Johnson?
not
I’d release Babbit before AJ (guaranteed money and all)
There are 2 roster spots open, one more decent big man will be enough, there’s no need to start “eating our own young”
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ask the Knicks
they seem to interested in Jeffries, I don’t know that I’ve ever seen Jared play
my point was there’s no need to waive Luke or AJ to add a backup big man. I expect Cho to sign someone soon to replace Joel/Sean/Dante. Hopefully, we’ll all be surprised by how well he plays, regardless of how much/often that may be
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I guess the humorous intent was not clear
Sorry to pick on a player you liked. I am really surprised the Blazers made a commitment to winning this season rather than giving up due to all the injuries.
My point was if they’re willing to go this far to win this season, I’m anxious that they had something planned about the gaping hole in the middle. And I don’t know enough about NBA talent to be sure my first choice in big men would work on the court—thus, the need for two or more. But obviously “throwing money” at players isn’t how things get done, and buying headgear, I’m sure you see, is apropos of nothing.
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Johnson is OK, I'm expecting him to be a career backup, he's not a personal favorite but he was a decent 2nd round choice
I’m not surprised that Paul made a commitment to winning when the team hit the break 7 games over .500. The coach/players made that decision relatively easy for him (if not for Rich…)
I’m anxious that they had something planned about the gaping hole in the middle. And I don’t know enough about NBA talent to be sure my first choice in big men would work on the court—thus, the need for two or more
I understand the anxiety, but by telling the scouts/GM you want 2 big men, you’re showing a lack of confidence that they can choose the right one on the first try, eh? The Blazers don’t have PT for 2 more big men (unless there’s more injuries…) so a decent backup will do. They need a Przybilla, not another Marks. Two Seans would not equal one Joel, if you get my drift.
Now, I was not a fan of Chris Johnson because of his slight build. Now that the team has added Wallace I suppose they could acquire another beanpole, but I’d prefer they find someone with a little more meat on his bones. Shot-blocking isn’t as important to me as position defense and blocking out. Camby, LMA, Batum and Wallace can all block shots, but that’s not all they do—obviously. Find someone who can set picks, defend the post and rebound the ball in traffic and I’ll be satisfied for the short-term—even if he’s a brick-layer with no offensive skills other than a dunk. Buck and Bayno can work with that raw material, but what they can’t do is make a 210-pound stick man into a banger, no matter how much footwork they teach him.
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I read a quote where he said he's done
and If he did come back, it would probably be with Boston, anyway (wants a ring)
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Somebody said they just heard that Dalembert is going to be bought out
HEYYY-OHHH!
Swoop Rich, swoop in for the snatch!
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on another BE thread
if it’s true we’ll find out soon enough
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It probably won't happen but if it does he owes Miller for getting him that contract.
by Nick Van Excellent on Feb 26, 2011 10:58 PM PST up reply actions
yeah Sam would want Miami and the Heat would want Sam
I was just wondering if the Pacers were hurting for cash they might release Jeff Foster, but I think they’re all in for the playoffs, and (to my knowledge) Foster hasn’t asked to be let go, like TJ Ford
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I hadn't even thought of the Heat, but that makes sense for Dalembert.
I really hope we don’t give TJ Ford multiple years.
Portland’s pursuit of Indiana PG TJ Ford is real, according to a source close to the guard. He’d still like to leverage additional years.
by Nick Van Excellent on Feb 26, 2011 11:26 PM PST up reply actions
I hope not, too
if Cho didn’t want to give Dampier multiple years last December, then they should tell TJ’s agent it’s one and done…then if Ford plays well, Portland can change their minds in April like they did when they extended Camby, last spring
I can’t blame the players for seeking guaranteed money extended through the lockout, even if they aren’t getting paid until it’s over…at least with that assurance they’ve got a team to go to, instead of being caught in FA limbo and maybe being passed over for some rookie, or low-balled after the new CBA
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This ^
Don’t give Ford a long term deal up front.
I might be okay with offering TJ Ford multiple years...
…if the extra years were non-guaranteed until he met specific performance metrics. (XX games/minutes played, XX points scored, XX All-Star games appeared in, etc.)
Ford’s problem has always been injuries. Not what we really need to take on, but if his contract is structured so that we are not tied into a long-term commitment if he does get hurt, then I could live with it.
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i hear miami is getting bibby and murphy
might not have room for dalembert, but then again, they are the heat
fire barrett
start wallace
by thomasikehara on Feb 28, 2011 3:09 PM PST up reply actions
according to
this story, the heat will waive juwan howard to make some room for bibby.
fire barrett
start wallace
Now there...
…is someone who might actually make a difference for us.
Juwan knows our system, and while not exactly a dominant force, he’s one guy that might actually see playoff minutes (a few, anyway), and not just practice minutes if we signed him.
Go get Juwan Howard!
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The story kinda implies that he *won't* get bought out, however.
It does seem a little odd that Miami, in the position they’re in, would want to get rid of a solid big-man like Howard, anyway.
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i guess it does
but it also claims he might get cut
fire barrett
start wallace
by thomasikehara on Feb 28, 2011 4:50 PM PST up reply actions
Well, here's hoping he becomes available.
…though I can’t imagine there wouldn’t be a scramble for someone like him if he did get bought out.
He might prefer going to Boston or Chicago or Orlando or (shudder) Los Angeles.
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I second this.
Howard is smart, experienced, knows our team, and can play the 4 and 5. Even given his age and likely limited mobility (I have not seen him play this year), he appeals to me more than a young player who presumably would have some learning curve.
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Howard would be an awesome pickup.
Then pick up some sort of DLeague guy who is at least 6’10, 250 who can rebound and foul and we’ll be all set.
hmmm, I believe Carlos Arroyo was cut to make room for Bibby
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by thankyouforblaze on Mar 3, 2011 5:31 AM PST up reply actions
Pavlovic To Sign With Celtics
Sasha Pavlovic will sign with the Celtics, according to a source.
Pavlovic was likely to sign with the Mavericks, but Corey Brewer’s decision to sign there changed his plans.
Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/news#ixzz1FXH5eg57
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by thankyouforblaze on Mar 3, 2011 3:40 AM PST reply actions
Rasual Butler's Agent Says He Will Sign With Bulls
Rasual Butler will sign with the Bulls once he clears waivers, according to his agent.
ESPN.com’s Ric Bucher first reported that Butler, who was bought out by the Clippers on Sunday night, intended to sign with Chicago on Wednesday afternoon.
“We intend on signing with Chicago when he clears waivers,” Butler’s agent Andy Miller told CSN Chicago
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by thankyouforblaze on Mar 3, 2011 5:30 AM PST reply actions
The Grizzlies have decided against signing Rodney Carney to another 10-day contract.
Instead, Memphis would like to bolster their frontcourt by signing Leon Powe.
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by thankyouforblaze on Mar 3, 2011 5:32 AM PST reply actions
Heat to sign Curry?
Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com believes that the Heat will consider signing Eddy Curry, who was bought out by the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
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by thankyouforblaze on Mar 3, 2011 5:33 AM PST reply actions
Kapono, Sixers Unable To Reach Agreement On Buyout
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by thankyouforblaze on Mar 3, 2011 5:35 AM PST reply actions
Donnie Walsh announced that forward Jared Jeffries has been re-signed with the Knicks as a free agent
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by thankyouforblaze on Mar 3, 2011 5:35 AM PST reply actions
Al Thornton Receives Buyout, Will Sign With Warriors
Bill Duffy, Thornton’s agent, tells Yahoo! that his client has a ‘desirable destination’. The Washington Post reports that Thornton will sign with the Warriors if he clears waivers.
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by thankyouforblaze on Mar 3, 2011 5:39 AM PST reply actions
Knicks have claimed Derrick Brown off waivers, announced Donnie Walsh on Tuesday
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by thankyouforblaze on Mar 3, 2011 5:40 AM PST reply actions
Mavericks Could Bring Pavlovic Back
Dallas signed Pavlovic to a pair of 10-day contracts earlier this season. Per NBA rules, the Mavericks would have to sign the swingman for the remainder of the season
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by thankyouforblaze on Mar 3, 2011 5:42 AM PST reply actions
whoops! as seen above, he's most likely signing with the Celtics!
darn you RealGM trolling! teachin’ me a lesson about causality
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by thankyouforblaze on Mar 3, 2011 5:51 AM PST up reply actions
maybe it's just time to update the transactions/buyouts list OhOhOden :)
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by thankyouforblaze on Mar 3, 2011 5:52 AM PST up reply actions
Could someone please explain to me
how a team like Dallas over the cap can sign Corey Brewer to a Multi-Year deal?
I would guess
that they haven’t used all or some of their Mid Level Exception(MLE). I believe the MLE is around 5.5-6.0 million a year this year. The MLE can be split up between any number of players. So, assuming they are giving Brewer 2.5 Million a year, they would have been only able to spend up to 3.0-3.5 million of the MLE last summer/earlier this year.
The other possibility is that they used the bi-annual exception(BAE). It is around 1.7 million per year for up to 2 years.
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