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DerMonger · 07-03-2008, 01:04 AM

Originally Posted by T-MAKAA

Warriors trying to get Brand

Yeah I heard that, but I don't really think he fits a Don Nelson type team that likes to run and gun. Nelson's always been about big men that can face the basket and run the floor (CWebb, Sikma from his Milwaukee days, and Dirk), and not so much the back to the basket type PF's.

Besides him and Diddy played HS ball in many camps and are good friends.

Bonez · 07-03-2008, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by Jahpikne

How was it watching your team make it so far and lose

My Knicks will be SOMEBODY oneday you'll see oneday . Next season is dedicated to get Curry Jr

How was it watching ur team ever wondering if they'll make the playoffs again anytime soon!!!

Why are the Knicks not trying to get a REAL inside presence???

Jahpikne · 07-03-2008, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by Bonez

How was it watching ur team ever wondering if they'll make the playoffs again anytime soon!!!

Why are the Knicks not trying to get a REAL inside presence???

I know right , I guess they playing next year for a draft pick

Mystic Xtremist · 07-03-2008, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by T-MAKAA

Warriors trying to get Brand

they could keep trying till they blue in the face.....I can't fathom there being any way Davis signs with the Clippers if he wasn't talking to Brand about them playin together.

Colossus · 07-05-2008, 02:54 AM

Report: Duhon agrees to deal with Knicks
By The Associated Press

Chris Duhon verbally agreed to a deal with the New York Knicks on Friday, the point guard and his agent told The Sporting News.

“I am just excited, I am ready to get to work for the Knicks,” said Duhon, the former Duke player who averaged 6.9 points and 4.5 assists in four seasons for Chicago. “It’s a big stage, playing in New York. It’s something every player in the NBA wants.”

Duhon’s agent, Kevin Bradbury, told The Sporting News that he couldn’t comment on terms of the deal, but the magazine cited an unidentified source in its Web site report as saying Duhon will get a two-year deal starting at the full mid-level exception. The mid-level exception will be announced July 9, when contracts can officially be signed.

“Chris could have shopped himself around more, but in the end, he wanted a fit where he felt comfortable and he knew what kind of opportunity he would be getting,” Bradbury said. “He wasn’t worried about trying to find more money on the market or anything like that. He wanted the right situation, and this just felt like the right situation.”

Report: Duhon agrees to deal with Knicks - NBA - Yahoo! Sports

Colossus · 07-05-2008, 03:19 AM

Chris Duhon celebrated his July 4th by verbally committing to the KnicksNew York Knicks , agreeing to terms on a two-year, roughly $6.5 million contract, his agent Kevin Bradbury told The Post today.

With Orlando unable to extend Duhon a formal offer until after the Magic explore the Corey Maggette situation, the Bulls backup point guard chose the Knicks, who courted him on the first day of free agency and extended him an offer immediately.

Bradbury said he's been told by the Knicks he will have every opportunity to be the starting point guard and is expected to compete with Stephon MarburyStephon Marbury during training camp. At the very least, Duhon would be in position to start the following year when Marbury is expected to be gone. Duhon can't officially sign until July 9th. A source close to Donnie Walsh said Duhon's signing does not mean Marbury will be demoted or bought out.

Bradbury said a major factor was Duhon's fondness of playing in Mike D'Antoni's system. "You only get so many chances to get your game to the next level and to be able to be a starter,'' Bradbury said. "He's been told he'll be given every opportunity to win that job."

CHRIS DUHON AGREES TO DEAL WITH KNICKS - New York Post

T-MAKAA · 07-05-2008, 03:53 AM

Interesting..

boy wonder · 07-05-2008, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by King_Castle_Rockz

Report: Duhon agrees to deal with Knicks
By The Associated Press

Chris Duhon verbally agreed to a deal with the New York Knicks on Friday, the point guard and his agent told The Sporting News.

“I am just excited, I am ready to get to work for the Knicks,” said Duhon, the former Duke player who averaged 6.9 points and 4.5 assists in four seasons for Chicago. “It’s a big stage, playing in New York. It’s something every player in the NBA wants.”

Duhon’s agent, Kevin Bradbury, told The Sporting News that he couldn’t comment on terms of the deal, but the magazine cited an unidentified source in its Web site report as saying Duhon will get a two-year deal starting at the full mid-level exception. The mid-level exception will be announced July 9, when contracts can officially be signed.

“Chris could have shopped himself around more, but in the end, he wanted a fit where he felt comfortable and he knew what kind of opportunity he would be getting,” Bradbury said. “He wasn’t worried about trying to find more money on the market or anything like that. He wanted the right situation, and this just felt like the right situation.”

Report: Duhon agrees to deal with Knicks - NBA - Yahoo! Sports

Great another mediocore player from Chicago dumped on the Knicks.

Colossus · 07-05-2008, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by boy wonder

Great another mediocore player from Chicago dumped on the Knicks.

Well, I can vouch and say that Duhon and Heinrich Buss' our a$$ plenty of times on the Fast Break. Its a 2 year deal...Fred Jones is a Free Agent, so essentially hes' only replacing him. Plus, you have to respect Duhon's Three from the corner when that shet' is on its' on.

Well, Raja Bell is mediocre too...he flourished under D'antoni's System.

Hey, man I'm trying to stay positive here....

Jahpikne · 07-08-2008, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by boy wonder

Great another mediocore player from Chicago dumped on the Knicks.

I can't understand why they just don't leave them Chicago players alone

RotiKing2004eva · 07-09-2008, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by Mystic Xtremist

they could keep trying till they blue in the face.....I can't fathom there being any way Davis signs with the Clippers if he wasn't talking to Brand about them playin together.

I'm shocked you weren't right. Kaman, Brand, and Davis w. Thornton should have made noise...but Elton wanted to get paid. Him and Iguodala w. the Haitian in the middle and the most underrated point guard should be good enough for a 3rd seed in the east, barring health. I think right now it makes them better than Cleveland and almost as good as Detroit, possibly even better once they figure out how to play together.

ESPN - In Clippers Country, Brand's departure is business as usual - NBA

With Brand and Kaman in the middle, the Clippers were supposed to be set for years to come.

As it turns out, Elton Brand is an NBA player, the Clippers are the Clippers and the joke's on all of us who ever thought otherwise.

When Brand agreed to a five-year, $82 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to sources, Brand did what 99.9 percent of all players would do: Choose more money and a better chance to win.

When he opted out of his contract with the Clippers last week, he said, "My intention is to stay." His agent, David Falk, painted it as a generous opportunity to give the Clippers a chance to bring in a star free agent, which they promptly did by nabbing Baron Davis. For a brief moment, there was euphoria in Clippers Country.

Then the Warriors threw more money at Brand to give him pause, the Sixers cleared room to make a handsome offer to Brand and suddenly Brand is off to Philly.

As a longtime member of the NBA circle said, "Right when you thought they had just pulled it off, right when you thought the Clippers were not going to be the Clippers, they're going to end up being the Clippers."

The thing is you can't blame this on Donald Sterling's miserly ways. That hasn't been the issue for a while now, even if old labels don't fade easily. He tried to spend what he could to get Kobe Bryant in 2004 and Ray Allen in 2005, but Bryant stayed with the Lakers and Allen stayed with Seattle. It wasn't money that kept the Clippers from building on their run to the second round of the 2006 playoffs; Sterling kept that team intact, even committing $52 million to lock up Chris Kaman long term. Injuries and then player apathy did them in.

But this is also about the lengthy history of failure that surrounds this team and how the past can dictate the future. Brand has had his doubts about this franchise, whether it would ever commit the full resources to being a winner, or maybe if it was simply jinxed. Because in addition to the legacy of comically erroneous draft choices and past-their-prime player acquisitions there is also a tradition of devastating injuries, the latest to Shaun Livingston. Something always goes wrong.

Just when the Clippers appeared ready to change their fortune, after they uncharacteristically struck with the first bold move of free agency in landing Davis, Brand bolted on them and took the heart of the team with him. Yes, the Clippers could have shipped people out to clear more cap room to re-sign Brand. But that would have weakened the team's depth. And besides, they shouldn't have had to jump into an escalating salary race once they satisfied what he told them was his primary objective, to bring in more talent.

So this one's on Brand. Not that I blame him entirely. Even with Davis, the Clippers weren't guaranteed a spot in the Western Conference playoffs with the Lakers, Spurs, Hornets, Jazz, Suns, Mavericks, Rockets, Nuggets and Trail Blazers around. In the Eastern Conference, simply fielding a 12-man roster gives you a chance to make the playoffs, and even an inexperienced Sixers squad managed to take a couple of games off the veteran Detroit Pistons in the first round. Brand's the exact piece they needed: a low-post presence who can help their half-court offense, because Philadelphia's formula of turnovers and transition baskets doesn't work so well in the postseason. In that sense Falk stayed true to his word when he said Brand's top priority was winning a championship.

But he and Brand gave signals that they wanted to do that with the Clippers, where he also could have stayed close to Hollywood for his nascent movie producing career.

When it came down to it, Brand did what all NBA players do come contract time. He got selfish. And Clipper fans feel betrayed.

That's a new emotion. They've been upset before. Ashamed, even. But never before had they had their hearts ripped out by someone they wanted to believe and felt safe in trusting. Brand was someone who actually brought honor to the Clipper uniform, someone who was hard-working, classy and real, a peanut-butter-and-jelly-sandwich guy in a tofu town. Now he's just like so many other promising players who pass through Clippers Country: gone.

"I wish ill will upon him," a Clipper fan friend of mine said.

That's pretty much the sentiment among the non-purple-and-gold set in L.A.

Many of those wondering how Brand could leave forget that he left once before: in 2003, when he signed an offer sheet with the Miami Heat. But that time he was a restricted free agent, so the Clippers retained his services by matching the terms of Miami's six-year, $82 million offer.

That year the Clippers also kept Corey Maggette around for a $42 million commitment as part of an unprecedented spending spree. That ended this summer too, when Maggette opted out and wound up with the Golden State Warriors.

Good luck trying to replace Brand's 20 points and 10 rebounds a game, or the two blocks a night he made as the long-armed last line of defense. His career year in 2005-06, coupled with the arrival of Sam Cassell, resulted in the best season in Clippers history.

They'll also be hard-pressed to find another 22-point-per-game scorer like Maggette. But he wasn't as essential to the team as Brand. For a while Brand gave the team an identity -- a brand name, you could say.

It was our mistake to look at the back of the jersey. The real story, all along, could be found on the front.

They're the Clippers.

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T-MAKAA · 07-09-2008, 10:52 AM

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Golden State Warriors will sign high-scoring free agent Corey Maggette to a five-year contract worth around $50 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday night.

The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be announced until Wednesday at the earliest, confirmed Maggette will leave the Los Angeles Clippers for a lucrative long-term deal with the fast-paced Warriors, who outbid several suitors for the former Duke star.

The San Francisco Chronicle first reported the deal.

Maggette, a 6-foot-6 swingman who led Los Angeles in scoring last season, should fit splendidly into Golden State coach Don Nelson's pell-mell style of play. He averaged 22.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists last season for the moribund Clippers, finishing slightly off his career highs in all three categories.

Maggette has been with the Clippers since 2000, longer than any other player. But Maggette and teammate Elton Brand opted out of the final years of their contracts last week, with Maggette turning down $7 million for next season.

The 28-year-old Maggette will trade places on the California coast with Baron Davis, who spurned the Warriors last week for his hometown Clippers. Davis, who was considered the Warriors' team leader until his abrupt decision to opt out of a $17 million deal for next season, accepted a smaller salary in Los Angeles for a long-term contract and the chance to team up with Brand and perhaps Maggette.

Instead, Davis looks to be stuck on another rebuilding Clippers roster. The club is expected to lose Brand as well, amid reports he has agreed to a long-term deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Warriors also made a play for the power forward, likely driving up Brand's price.

Davis' departure cleared room under the Warriors' salary cap for Maggette, who reportedly drew attention from Boston, San Antonio, Detroit, Utah and Orlando. Golden State apparently offered more money and a longer term than most of Maggette's suitors, who mostly couched their offers at the mid-level salary cap exception.

Maggette easily could fill the void left by underachieving Golden State swingmen Mickael Pietrus, who's expected to sign with Orlando, and Matt Barnes, who won't be back, according to Nelson.

Stephen Jackson and Al Harrington are the only veteran regulars currently under contract to the Warriors, but top basketball executive Chris Mullin has said high-scoring guard Monta Ellis and center Andris Biedrins — both restricted free agents — will be back at any price, hopefully with long-term deals.

Promising youngsters Brandan Wright and Marco Belinelli also will return for their second NBA seasons, along with rookies Anthony Randolph and Richard Hendrix.

Nelson has promised to give more playing time to his young players in the upcoming season, even at the expense of a few victories. Still, with Maggette's arrival, the Warriors will have three veterans who each averaged 20 points per game last season.

Mystic Xtremist · 07-09-2008, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by RotiKing2004eva

I'm shocked you weren't right. Kaman, Brand, and Davis w. Thornton should have made noise...but Elton wanted to get paid. Him and Iguodala w. the Haitian in the middle and the most underrated point guard should be good enough for a 3rd seed in the east, barring health. I think right now it makes them better than Cleveland and almost as good as Detroit, possibly even better once they figure out how to play together.

ESPN - In Clippers Country, Brand's departure is business as usual - NBA

Yea....I'm just not sure what sense it makes for Davis to go to LA now.
Guess my mistake was looking at it in basketball terms; cuz like the writer said, the Clippers are, in fact, the Clippers. They didn't have to get into a long bidding war with the Sixers, but I've seen more than a few ppl say they could've at least tried to offer a bit more after their initial offer.

In any case, the 'L' in LEastern Conference just got a little more blurry.....

Mystic Xtremist · 07-11-2008, 04:31 PM

Can someone explain to me why Baron Davis would want to go to the (Brand-less) Clippers? I'm not getting it.

T-MAKAA · 07-11-2008, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by Mystic Xtremist

Can someone explain to me why Baron Davis would want to go to the (Brand-less) Clippers? I'm not getting it.

All he had to do was wait..

He had an attitude from being benched in the final game..that he didnt take time to think.

07-05-2008, 02:54 AM	#20 (permalink)
Colossus Enamoured!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Survivin' The Depths Of OPP Posts: 8,627	Report: Duhon agrees to deal with Knicks By The Associated Press Chris Duhon verbally agreed to a deal with the New York Knicks on Friday, the point guard and his agent told The Sporting News. “I am just excited, I am ready to get to work for the Knicks,” said Duhon, the former Duke player who averaged 6.9 points and 4.5 assists in four seasons for Chicago. “It’s a big stage, playing in New York. It’s something every player in the NBA wants.” Duhon’s agent, Kevin Bradbury, told The Sporting News that he couldn’t comment on terms of the deal, but the magazine cited an unidentified source in its Web site report as saying Duhon will get a two-year deal starting at the full mid-level exception. The mid-level exception will be announced July 9, when contracts can officially be signed. “Chris could have shopped himself around more, but in the end, he wanted a fit where he felt comfortable and he knew what kind of opportunity he would be getting,” Bradbury said. “He wasn’t worried about trying to find more money on the market or anything like that. He wanted the right situation, and this just felt like the right situation.” Report: Duhon agrees to deal with Knicks - NBA - Yahoo! Sports __________________ Never question my Intensity....Question your Acceptance, Fraud Fack' B!tch!

07-05-2008, 03:19 AM	#21 (permalink)
Colossus Enamoured!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Survivin' The Depths Of OPP Posts: 8,627	Chris Duhon celebrated his July 4th by verbally committing to the KnicksNew York Knicks , agreeing to terms on a two-year, roughly $6.5 million contract, his agent Kevin Bradbury told The Post today. With Orlando unable to extend Duhon a formal offer until after the Magic explore the Corey Maggette situation, the Bulls backup point guard chose the Knicks, who courted him on the first day of free agency and extended him an offer immediately. Bradbury said he's been told by the Knicks he will have every opportunity to be the starting point guard and is expected to compete with Stephon MarburyStephon Marbury during training camp. At the very least, Duhon would be in position to start the following year when Marbury is expected to be gone. Duhon can't officially sign until July 9th. A source close to Donnie Walsh said Duhon's signing does not mean Marbury will be demoted or bought out. Bradbury said a major factor was Duhon's fondness of playing in Mike D'Antoni's system. "You only get so many chances to get your game to the next level and to be able to be a starter,'' Bradbury said. "He's been told he'll be given every opportunity to win that job." CHRIS DUHON AGREES TO DEAL WITH KNICKS - New York Post __________________ Never question my Intensity....Question your Acceptance, Fraud Fack' B!tch!

07-09-2008, 10:52 AM	#27 (permalink)
T-MAKAA Thread Patrol Nominee Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 6,724	Warriors to ink Maggette to 5-year deal OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Golden State Warriors will sign high-scoring free agent Corey Maggette to a five-year contract worth around $50 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday night. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be announced until Wednesday at the earliest, confirmed Maggette will leave the Los Angeles Clippers for a lucrative long-term deal with the fast-paced Warriors, who outbid several suitors for the former Duke star. The San Francisco Chronicle first reported the deal. Maggette, a 6-foot-6 swingman who led Los Angeles in scoring last season, should fit splendidly into Golden State coach Don Nelson's pell-mell style of play. He averaged 22.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists last season for the moribund Clippers, finishing slightly off his career highs in all three categories. Maggette has been with the Clippers since 2000, longer than any other player. But Maggette and teammate Elton Brand opted out of the final years of their contracts last week, with Maggette turning down $7 million for next season. The 28-year-old Maggette will trade places on the California coast with Baron Davis, who spurned the Warriors last week for his hometown Clippers. Davis, who was considered the Warriors' team leader until his abrupt decision to opt out of a $17 million deal for next season, accepted a smaller salary in Los Angeles for a long-term contract and the chance to team up with Brand and perhaps Maggette. Instead, Davis looks to be stuck on another rebuilding Clippers roster. The club is expected to lose Brand as well, amid reports he has agreed to a long-term deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Warriors also made a play for the power forward, likely driving up Brand's price. Davis' departure cleared room under the Warriors' salary cap for Maggette, who reportedly drew attention from Boston, San Antonio, Detroit, Utah and Orlando. Golden State apparently offered more money and a longer term than most of Maggette's suitors, who mostly couched their offers at the mid-level salary cap exception. Maggette easily could fill the void left by underachieving Golden State swingmen Mickael Pietrus, who's expected to sign with Orlando, and Matt Barnes, who won't be back, according to Nelson. Stephen Jackson and Al Harrington are the only veteran regulars currently under contract to the Warriors, but top basketball executive Chris Mullin has said high-scoring guard Monta Ellis and center Andris Biedrins — both restricted free agents — will be back at any price, hopefully with long-term deals. Promising youngsters Brandan Wright and Marco Belinelli also will return for their second NBA seasons, along with rookies Anthony Randolph and Richard Hendrix. Nelson has promised to give more playing time to his young players in the upcoming season, even at the expense of a few victories. Still, with Maggette's arrival, the Warriors will have three veterans who each averaged 20 points per game last season.

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T-MAKAA Thread Patrol Nominee Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 6,724	Interesting..

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Mystic Xtremist XTREME DOGGY Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Plugged In From Zion Posts: 17,418	Can someone explain to me why Baron Davis would want to go to the (Brand-less) Clippers? I'm not getting it.