Straight from Matt Barnes' mouth: Dallas, Orlando, Cleveland

purplehaze89 · Post #1 » by **purplehaze89** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 5:33 pm

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/story/2030021.html

Barnes, a 29-year-old swingman, is long and lanky at 6-foot-7 and 220 pounds. His next team would be his seventh NBA stop. He is coming off a career year in which he averaged 10.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists for Phoenix, where he started 40 games. Barnes said Dallas, Orlando and Cleveland have expressed interest.

"It's a tough time to sign a contract," he said. "But I am sure something will happen."

NickAnderson · Post #2 » by **NickAnderson** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 5:58 pm

I'm guessing he will go to who ever offers him the most...

DHoward4Mvp · Post #3 » by **DHoward4Mvp** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 6:00 pm

ITs only a matter of time.. i honestly dont see him going to Cleveland.. especially with them just signing Parker.. actually all 3 wont be able to give him the playing time he had last year... so i dont know what the hell hes going to do..

Nolimit1211 · Post #4 » by **Nolimit1211** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 6:24 pm

phoenixmolochia wrote:http://www.sacbee.com/sports/story/2030021.html

Barnes, a 29-year-old swingman, is long and lanky at 6-foot-7 and 220 pounds. His next team would be his seventh NBA stop. He is coming off a career year in which he averaged 10.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists for Phoenix, where he started 40 games. Barnes said Dallas, Orlando and Cleveland have expressed interest.

"It's a tough time to sign a contract," he said. "But I am sure something will happen."

"Have expressed interest", nothing more than stating what we already knew?

AGENTSTEVO · Post #5 » by **AGENTSTEVO** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 6:30 pm

Come to Orlando and join the family!

DontPushMe · Post #6 » by **DontPushMe** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 6:40 pm

DHoward4Mvp wrote:ITs only a matter of time.. i honestly dont see him going to Cleveland.. especially with them just signing Parker.. actually all 3 wont be able to give him the playing time he had last year... so i dont know what the hell hes going to do..

his decision will be 100% money based

Post #7 » by **SD2042** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 6:45 pm

Like DHoward said, Cavs are out with their signing of Anthony Parker. It's either us or Dallas. Just depends on who has the deep pockets.

otownflava21 · Post #8 » by **otownflava21** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 6:50 pm

lol it would be crazy if we get Barnes over Dallas and ruin their free agent plans AGAIN.

Post #9 » by **SD2042** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:08 pm

If so, then Dallas needs to take classes on learning how pull the trigger.

DiplomaticMagic · Post #10 » by **DiplomaticMagic** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:10 pm

I wouldn't say Cleveland is out. It be weird if he does sign with Cavs, but I won't rule them out.

Post #11 » by **SD2042** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:21 pm

DM, LBJ will play the majority of minutes like a madman. If Barnes goes there, he'll basically be replacing Wally World as he'll be lucky to play some nights.

DiplomaticMagic · Post #12 » by **DiplomaticMagic** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:23 pm

SD2042 wrote:DM, LBJ will play the majority of minutes like a madman. If Barnes goes there, he'll basically be replacing Wally World as he'll be lucky to play some nights.

I've read that Cleveland is trying to use Lebron at PF at times. And Barnes will be good for Cavs if that is their plan.

And talk about minutes, when I doubt he'll have many here unless of an injury and foul trouble. Which is very possible.

NEM · Post #13 » by **NEM** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:47 pm

again, idk where he would fit, unless he can play point, which he cant...daniels would be better because of that fact

Post #14 » by **eyriq** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:58 pm

RawLewD12 wrote:again, idk where he would fit, unless he can play point, which he cant...daniels would be better because of that fact

Where he would fit? Are you assuming Lewis starts at the 3 then? If Lewis stays at the 4 Barnes or Daniels will see playing time behind Pietrus at the 3. If Lewis moves to the 3 neither Barnes nor Daniels would see much time, if any. Daniels is not going to be signed as a back up PG, simply because he is not one and cannot not run an offense.

RookieStar · Post #15 » by **RookieStar** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:58 pm

Wait, Dallas and Orlando? Wow, if we do get him over Dallas... they'll defintely hold a grudge against us for an eternity.

NEM · Post #16 » by **NEM** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:09 am

eyriq wrote:
RawLewD12 wrote:again, idk where he would fit, unless he can play point, which he cant...daniels would be better because of that fact

Where he would fit? Are you assuming Lewis starts at the 3 then? If Lewis stays at the 4 Barnes or Daniels will see playing time behind Pietrus at the 3. If Lewis moves to the 3 neither Barnes nor Daniels would see much time, if any. Daniels is not going to be signed as a back up PG, simply because he is not one and cannot not run an offense.

yeah, i was assuming lewis is moving to the 3, and even if he stayed at 4, mp wouldnt start. he shoots way too much to be a starter on this team and he proved in the playoffs how effective he is off the bench with basically starters minutes