Question on Q. Ross

carmelbrownqueen · Post #1 » by **carmelbrownqueen** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:16 pm

Hey Clippers fans-

I'm a Milwaukee Bucks fan, and had a question about Quinton Ross. I haven't heard any stories regarding teams expressing interest in him or him being resigned by LAC. What would you say is the best position for him SF or SG? How much do you think he is looking fo this offseason?

ClipperEric · Post #2 » by **ClipperEric** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:49 pm

SG. Probably $1.5 to $2 mil.

Post #3 » by **loflin3hree5ive** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 6:46 pm

Ross is primarily a SG. When Ross does play SF, it's usually because he's matched up on defense against a big scoring threat.

Clippers haven't resigned Ross yet because if the Warriors do match Azubuike's offer sheet, Ross' contract will count against the Clippers $3 million or so in cap space. I believe there hasn't been much talk about Ross because it's pretty certain the Clippers will use Q's bird rights to go over the cap to sign him once the money LAC has under the cap is spent. I think Ross really wants to stay a Clipper, and Dunleavy will match any reasonable offer for Q.

I'm thinking Q will get something like 2 years/$4 million. He and the Clippers will start talking long term in two years, when hopefully by then he can develop a jump shot.

carmelbrownqueen · Post #4 » by **carmelbrownqueen** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:36 pm

Thanks so much for the responses!

Post #5 » by **mkwest** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:09 am

Last season there was talks of Phoenix wanting him but they recently signed Matt Barnes. The last two tidbits that I've heard on Ross in regards to the Clips is that the two sides were far apart in negotiations and that we renounced his rights to make an offer on Buike. If he gets matched then I'd like for us to have Ross back.

Post #6 » by **loflin3hree5ive** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:18 pm

I haven't seen any links saying Ross has been renounced.

When the Clippers renounced Livingston and four others a couple of weeks ago, that move was pretty well documented on all major basketball websites, including ESPN and RealGM. Unless I missed something, the Clippers still own the rights to Q Ross.

mj_shoefanatic · Post #7 » by **mj_shoefanatic** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:55 pm

^ Same thing I thought.

Post #8 » by **mkwest** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:37 am

While the Clippers weren't ready to announce any additional moves, a league source says the team renounced the rights Quinton Ross, Paul Davis and Marcus Williams in order to maximize their cap space for the Azubuike offer. LA can garner a few more dollars under the cap if they additionally waive Josh Powell and renounce Nick Fazekas - but that doesn't appear to be likely. Powell is very economically paid and showed promise in last year's lost season.

HoopsWorld

Although it is Hoopsworld, they did break the Camby rumor.

CableKC · Post #9 » by **CableKC** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:43 pm

Would you guys be interested in a Ross ( S&T ) for Shawne Williams?

I know that Shawne has had offcourt issues....most of which I think are severely overblown because of the Pacers attempt to clean up it's PR image.....but he still has potential and ( most of all ) a rookie contract with a Team Option next season.

Keep in mind....I'm not trying to downplay an of his offcourt incidents.....I know that many of the stuff is a result of stupid calls on his part....but at worst....he's a $1.5mil athletic SF that can score, still has some upside ( which is hard to guage since he is stuck behind Granger and Dunleavy ) that the Clippers can try out and then let go IF he doesn't pan out. If anything...he'll give you guys some depth at the SF rotation behind Thornton.

sipclip · Post #10 » by **sipclip** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:56 pm

CableKC wrote:Would you guys be interested in a Ross ( S&T ) for Shawne Williams?

I know that Shawne has had offcourt issues....most of which I think are severely overblown because of the Pacers attempt to clean up it's PR image.....but he still has potential and ( most of all ) a rookie contract with a Team Option next season.

Keep in mind....I'm not trying to downplay an of his offcourt incidents.....I know that many of the stuff is a result of stupid calls on his part....but at worst....he's a $1.5mil athletic SF that can score, still has some upside ( which is hard to guage since he is stuck behind Granger and Dunleavy ) that the Clippers can try out and then let go IF he doesn't pan out. If anything...he'll give you guys some depth at the SF rotation behind Thornton.

I would absolutely do that deal.

CableKC · Post #11 » by **CableKC** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:53 pm

sipclip wrote:I would absolutely do that deal.

I've lost track.....who is your current backup SF behind Thornton? Is it Tim Thomas?

PlinkingPanda · Post #12 » by **PlinkingPanda** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:30 pm

Azubuike if GS doesn't match our offer.

mj_shoefanatic · Post #13 » by **mj_shoefanatic** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:31 pm

^ Time to look for another backup SF since GS matched the offer.