Nba 2005/06

[Panthers_God]

He is completely not in sync with the style of the Spurs game. Unless they want to move in a different direction which seems ridiculous considering they are the world champions. I bet Bowen, Finley and Ginobilli will share the SG and SF spots whilst Brent Barry will play a little point and get hardly any game time at all. I think Bowen and Ginobilli will start to begin with and if Bowen shows good form along with Finely, Ginobilli will start off the bench but still play about 30 mins a game.

 

[Panthers_God]

Robert Traylor is not goin to the Nets after failing a physical.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-nets-traylor&prov=ap&type=lgns

I wonder if NJN will sign another centre from somewhere?

 

[McLovin]

Finley plays next to NO DEFENCE. He throws up a heap of shots in the 4th quarter. Many think he's a bit of a clutch shooter but having watched the Mavs for a few years now i have come to the conclusion that he is useless in the 4th. I find that he plays best when the team is either getting beaten by 30 or winning by 30...

 

[attamarrap]

Wow, I didn't know that. How far over the cap? Because I remember that thing with Joe Smith that caused a huge debacle.

yeah i think that was becuase they tried some under the table type deal or something. It's quite complicated if your over the cap you cant just go out and sign players and pay the tax but you can go over with trades or something. I couldn't give you a proper run down but thats why teams are cutting players like finley etc. to avoid the luxury tax payments

 

[Panthers_God]

Damon Jones to the Cavs

Damon Jones, Cavaliers agree to 4-year contract
By TOM WITHERS, AP Sports Writer
September 8, 2005

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cleveland Cavaliers concluded their busy offseason by finally getting around to the point.

Free-agent point guard Damon Jones reached agreement on a four-year, $16.1 million contract with Cleveland, giving the club a sorely needed outside shooter and another piece to go with superstar LeBron James.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-cavaliers-jones&prov=ap&type=lgns

 

[douglasallen91]

nz nba championship ring wearer sean marks has re-signed with the spurs

 

[Morenito]

San Antonio are raging favourites again i guess.

Im still rueing the year Orlando nearly signed Duncan only for his wife/partner and David Robinson to persuade him away at the last minute!

 

[thewizard1o1]

yeah i think that was becuase they tried some under the table type deal or something. It's quite complicated if your over the cap you cant just go out and sign players and pay the tax but you can go over with trades or something. I couldn't give you a proper run down but thats why teams are cutting players like finley etc. to avoid the luxury tax payments

A team can go over the salary cap to retain their own players up to as much as they want, but at a certin point, about 60 million i think, the luxury tax kicks in where all the teams over that level have to pay dollar for dollar. i.e. team has 90 million worth of salaries they pay 30 million in luxury tax.
A team which is over the salary cap, 44 million i think, can only sign players not on their roster the season before by using the mid level exception, low level exception or signing a player to the minimum wage. NVE was signed to the LLE as far as i know.

How the mavs let finley go is a different matter all together

 

[Panthers_God]

Devin Brown :arrow: Utah Jazz

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-jazz-brown&prov=ap&type=lgns

I think he is a very good signing. Still fairly young and was extremely impressive toward the end of the 2004 season. He is exactly what Utah need to fill the hole in the shooting guard position.

 

[Panthers_God]

Scott Padgett and Lamond Murray to the nets

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-netsmoves&prov=ap&type=lgns

Not bad buys.

 

[Panthers_God]

A couple of updates:

Alan Henderson > Cleveland Cavaliers
Yuta Tabuse > Los Angeles Clippers
Maurice Evans > Detroit Pistons
Milt Palacio > Utah Jazz
Linton Johnson > New Jersey
Lonny Baxter > Houston Rockets

Rumours:
Jay Williams > Toronto Raptors
Dan Dickau > Boston Celtics

 

[Panthers_God]

Gary Payton to the Heat on a one year contract.

 

[Mr Saab]

Payton is an unlucky charm!
Poor Miami

 

[thewizard1o1]

Glove as a backup or Wade to SG....either way doesn't make alot of sense for either party imo.

 

[Panthers_God]

Lee Nailon (New Orleans Hornets) > Philadelphia 76er's
Darius Songaila (Sacramento Kings) > Chicago Bulls
Fabricio Oberto (Argentina) > San Antonio Spurs

 

[Panthers_God]

Dan Dickau (NO Hornets) > Boston Celtics via trade
Jason Kapono (Charlotte Bobcats) > Miami Heat
Brandon Hunter (Orlando Magic) > Milwakee Bucks
Bo Outlaw (Pheonix Suns) > Orlando Magic
Matt Freije (NO Hornets) > Orlando Magic
Steve Blake (Washington Wizards) > Portland Trailblazers

 

[thewizard1o1]

What did the Celtics pay for Dickau? 2nd rounder?

 

[thewizard1o1]

Eddie Curry (Bulls) -> Knicks

The deal is Eddie Curry,Antonio Davis for Tim Thomas, Michael Sweetney and Jermaine Jackson. There is also a number of draft picks involved in the deal.

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/37453/20051003/knicks_land_curry_in_blockbuster/

Also the Suns extended the contract of Amare.

 

[Panthers_God]

Damn!

Thats a risky trade for the Knicks. Not only does Curry have a heart condition but he has never been a consistent performer. Chicago will be very happy with the accquisition of Tim Thomas and Sweetney.

 

[Morenito]

Anything New York touches turns to thrash anyways.

Thats the way its been the last 5 years with them.