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Giddens feels ?blessed?
Ex-Jayhawk thrilled to be drafted by Celts
Jake Schoellkopf/AP Photo. Enlarge photo.
New Mexico?s J.R. Giddens flexes for the crowd near the end of the second half of a college basketball game against Kansas State in this Nov. 21, 2006, file photo.
By Gary Bedore
June 30, 2008
J.R. Giddens made a visit to a local sporting goods store after beginning the 2003-04 school year, his freshman year at Kansas University.
?The first thing I bought with my scholarship check was a Paul Pierce Boston Celtics jersey and green headband,? said Giddens, a 6-foot-5, 205-pound forward who Thursday was tapped by the Celtics with the last pick of the first round.
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buckeyeinfla
Bittersweet Symphony
posey opted out today....boston needs to jump on him and lock him up....too important coming off the bench to let him walk
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OSUBasketballJunkie
Never Forget 31-0
I agree....he will listen to offers.....Boston needs to do whatever it takes to resign him.
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This year, Davis not one of the babies in camp
Glen Davis feels a comfort level at minicamp after spending a full season, and winning a championship, with the Celtics. (Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff)
By Monique Walker
Globe Staff / July 3, 2008
WALTHAM - Glen Davis didn't feel this comfortable at this time last year. Yesterday, he sat down and stretched out his legs as he answered questions after the first day of the Celtics' rookie/free agent minicamp.
Davis and guard Gabe Pruitt were the "veterans," the only Celtics from this past season's team taking part. None of the assembled players had more than two years of NBA experience, and all were hoping to make a lasting impression.
Only one year removed from his introduction to the Celtics, Davis said he remembers the feelings of uncertainty in his first year out of Louisiana State.
"I just remember not knowing what's going on here," said Davis. "The biggest thing was being clueless about what's going on and not getting a feel. Just wet behind the ears."
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OSUBasketballJunkie
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Morning Report: Posey and Maggette?
By: Steve Kyler Last Updated: 7/4/08 7:56 AM ET
Maggette and Posey: As the holiday weekend opens, there are some decisions to be made. Corey Maggette has told people that he has narrowed his list down to two main suitors ? The San Antonio and the Boston Celtics. Maggette has not made a final decision and will not likely announce a decision until after July 9th, when teams can officially start spending cap money. Maggette may be a fall back option for the Warriors and the 76ers, although both seem unlikely, but Corey's camp is not going to commit to a Mid Level Exception deal until all the cap space dries up. There is also a remote chance that the Clippers could broker a sign and trade deal with Corey so he is holding the line. If push comes to shove and Mid Level is all Corey can get, the Spurs are indeed the front. The Boston Celtics may have tipped their hand too early with James Posey, when news of contact with Corey Maggette surfaced, Posey's camp got on the offensive opening talks with a number of interested teams including the Lakers. Sources close to the situation say if Boston does not come with a full (5-year) deal at the Mid Level, James has that from other teams. Posey wants to win, and loves his Boston teammates, but at this point in his career he's won two championships and it's more about money. Posey is not going to a lottery team, but with Cleveland, Houston and Lakers all standing with open arms, Boston has a tough decision to make, is there really room on the roster and on the salary cap for both Maggette and Posey?
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Rivers gives Maggette call
A thing of the past? Potential Celtic Corey Maggette went all out against Ray Allen (left) and James Posey last season. If Maggette joins Boston, there probably won't be room to keep Posey. (File/Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff)
A day after talking with Celtics coach Doc Rivers, a longtime family friend, Clippers free agent forward Corey Maggette said he is seriously considering an offer to join the NBA champions.
Maggette said he is still in awe about being contacted by the Celtics and has been mulling over their contract offer as well as interest from several other teams.
An NBA source said the Celtics offered Magette the full midlevel exception, expected to be worth $5.8 million.
The Celtics have made offers to their own forward, James Posey, and Maggette, but it's doubtful they can accommodate both. While there is no news regarding Posey, Maggette said he could be coming to Boston in the near future to visit with the Celtics. Free agents can't sign until Wednesday.
"I don't want to hold the Celtics up or [general manager] Danny Ainge," said Maggette in a telephone interview. "I talked to Doc . . . I'm not going to hold them up. I know they are still looking at James Posey. But I'm still weighing my options."
Maggette averaged a team-best 22.1 points as well as 5.6 rebounds for the Clippers last season. The 6-foot-6-inch, 228-pounder played for Rivers in Orlando during the 1999-2000 season.
Maggette said Rivers, his fellow Chicago native, called Wednesday.
"We shot the breeze," said Maggette. "He asked about my family. My mom went to the same high school [as Rivers]. My family has known his family for a long time. I'm very comfortable with him."
Even with Maggette's scoring ability, he would be expected to come off the bench with Boston behind All-Star wing players Paul Pierce and Ray Allen. Maggette said he would have no problems with a reserve role.
"I don't mind," he said. "If you want to win, you have to make sacrifices. With their caliber of players, that's what you have to do.
"Going to a championship team would be exciting to me. Going to a team that can win and has tradition is exciting."
The Clippers aren't expected to re-sign Maggette after they landed free agent guard Baron Davis Tuesday with a five-year, $65 million contract. But if Golden State gets Clippers free agent forward Elton Brand, the Clippers could have a change of heart regarding Maggette. Clippers owner Donald Sterling is a big fan of Maggette. Other teams interested in Maggette include the Spurs, 76ers, Warriors, Hornets, Magic, Jazz, and Cavaliers.
As for the Clippers' situation, Maggette said, "I'll know soon. If not, that's the nature of the business and I'll move on. If not, I'll definitely want to call to thank [Clippers] coach Mike Dunleavy and [GM] Elgin Baylor and let them know I appreciated my eight years there."
Entire article: Celtics coach Rivers calls Maggette - The Boston Globe
A day after talking with Celtics coach Doc Rivers, a longtime family friend, Clippers free agent forward Corey Maggette said he is seriously considering an offer to join the NBA champions.
Maggette said he is still in awe about being contacted by the Celtics and has been mulling over their contract offer as well as interest from several other teams.
An NBA source said the Celtics offered Magette the full midlevel exception, expected to be worth $5.8 million.
The Celtics have made offers to their own forward, James Posey, and Maggette, but it's doubtful they can accommodate both. While there is no news regarding Posey, Maggette said he could be coming to Boston in the near future to visit with the Celtics. Free agents can't sign until Wednesday.
"I don't want to hold the Celtics up or [general manager] Danny Ainge," said Maggette in a telephone interview. "I talked to Doc . . . I'm not going to hold them up. I know they are still looking at James Posey. But I'm still weighing my options."
Maggette averaged a team-best 22.1 points as well as 5.6 rebounds for the Clippers last season. The 6-foot-6-inch, 228-pounder played for Rivers in Orlando during the 1999-2000 season.
Maggette said Rivers, his fellow Chicago native, called Wednesday.
"We shot the breeze," said Maggette. "He asked about my family. My mom went to the same high school [as Rivers]. My family has known his family for a long time. I'm very comfortable with him."
Even with Maggette's scoring ability, he would be expected to come off the bench with Boston behind All-Star wing players Paul Pierce and Ray Allen. Maggette said he would have no problems with a reserve role.
"I don't mind," he said. "If you want to win, you have to make sacrifices. With their caliber of players, that's what you have to do.
"Going to a championship team would be exciting to me. Going to a team that can win and has tradition is exciting."
The Clippers aren't expected to re-sign Maggette after they landed free agent guard Baron Davis Tuesday with a five-year, $65 million contract. But if Golden State gets Clippers free agent forward Elton Brand, the Clippers could have a change of heart regarding Maggette. Clippers owner Donald Sterling is a big fan of Maggette. Other teams interested in Maggette include the Spurs, 76ers, Warriors, Hornets, Magic, Jazz, and Cavaliers.
As for the Clippers' situation, Maggette said, "I'll know soon. If not, that's the nature of the business and I'll move on. If not, I'll definitely want to call to thank [Clippers] coach Mike Dunleavy and [GM] Elgin Baylor and let them know I appreciated my eight years there."
Entire article: Celtics coach Rivers calls Maggette - The Boston Globe
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OCBucksFan
I won a math debate
TRON;1199066; said:
Boston will pay what the league will allow, and they are going to be a dynasty for the next 3+ years, I wouldn't be surprised to see him go there. After seeing Boson destroy LA, I am willing to say they have at least 1, if not more, championships in the next few years. Honestly, I wouldn't be shocked if they won the next 3, a ring means a lot to players who haven't had that opportunity.
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Darius did what?
One sentence from a story in a Boston newspaper has added another layer of intrigue to the drama of the Darius Miles-Trail Blazers saga.
Even though an independent doctor has deemed Miles' right knee injury career ending and even though he recently violated the NBA's Anti-Drug program, the former Blazers forward is actively looking for work -- and, evidently, he's making some headway.
According to the Boston Globe, Miles recently worked out for the World Champion Boston Celtics and had an "impressive" showing. From the story:
"An NBA source said the Celtics surprisingly worked out Blazers free agent small forward Darius Miles yesterday and he had an impressive workout. Miles missed last season while recovering from knee surgery."
This has well-chronicled implications on the Blazers: if Miles returns to the NBA and plays in 10 games in a season, during either of the next two seasons, his salary will count against the Blazers' salary cap. The team is responsible for paying the remaining $27.25 million of his Blazers' contract, but it does not count against the team's cap because his knee injury was labeled career ending.
To be sure, one workout does not lock a comeback. No player has ever returned to the NBA after suffering a career-ending injury and the 10-game suspension Miles faces for violating the league's Anti-Drug program could be a deterrent for prospective teams.
Entire article: Darius did what? - Behind The Blazers Beat - The Oregonian - OregonLive.com
One sentence from a story in a Boston newspaper has added another layer of intrigue to the drama of the Darius Miles-Trail Blazers saga.
Even though an independent doctor has deemed Miles' right knee injury career ending and even though he recently violated the NBA's Anti-Drug program, the former Blazers forward is actively looking for work -- and, evidently, he's making some headway.
According to the Boston Globe, Miles recently worked out for the World Champion Boston Celtics and had an "impressive" showing. From the story:
"An NBA source said the Celtics surprisingly worked out Blazers free agent small forward Darius Miles yesterday and he had an impressive workout. Miles missed last season while recovering from knee surgery."
This has well-chronicled implications on the Blazers: if Miles returns to the NBA and plays in 10 games in a season, during either of the next two seasons, his salary will count against the Blazers' salary cap. The team is responsible for paying the remaining $27.25 million of his Blazers' contract, but it does not count against the team's cap because his knee injury was labeled career ending.
To be sure, one workout does not lock a comeback. No player has ever returned to the NBA after suffering a career-ending injury and the 10-game suspension Miles faces for violating the league's Anti-Drug program could be a deterrent for prospective teams.
Entire article: Darius did what? - Behind The Blazers Beat - The Oregonian - OregonLive.com
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TRON
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The Golden State Warriors on Tuesday conceded defeat in the chase for Elton Brand's signature by quickly moving on to new targets and reaching a faster-than-expected verbal agreement to sign unrestricted free agent Corey Maggette, according to NBA front-office sources.
Continued...ESPN - With Brand out of picture, Warriors reach verbal agreement with Maggette - NBA
Continued...ESPN - With Brand out of picture, Warriors reach verbal agreement with Maggette - NBA
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