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Toronto/Boston/Phoenix in the hunt for Damon Stoudamire 

Post#1 » by fame » Sat Jan 19, 2008 8:16 pm

Just read this blurb from Rotoworld. First that I've heard of this

ESPN's Chris Sheridan reported on Saturday that the Memphis Grizzlies' and disgruntled point guard Damon Stoudamire are close to agreeing on a buy-out of his contract, which would make him a free agent.

The Celtics and Suns are thought to be interested in Stoudamire's services, though the Heat, Raptors and Nuggets have also been mentioned in trade rumors. Whether he's bought-out or traded, Stoudamire should have a new jersey in the very near future, and could end up with some value.


http://www.rotoworld.com/content/player ... NBA&id=356
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Post#2 » by Rhettmatic » Sat Jan 19, 2008 8:19 pm

Doug Smith has tossed his name out there a couple times, but it was nothing more than pure speculation (as far as I know).

I'm sure he'd rather sign with the Celtics. He'd be relegated to the end of the bench once T.J. Ford returned.
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Post#3 » by hugehoopsfan » Sat Jan 19, 2008 8:20 pm

If they could sign him for cheap without giving anything up he would certainly be an upgrade over Dixon and Martin. This would free the Raptors up to trade Dixon and Graham for some rebounding help. It would be interesting to see how the fans react to the return of Mighty Mouse.
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Post#4 » by Mak » Sat Jan 19, 2008 8:20 pm

Would be nice to bring him back. Although I don't know if he would want to come here thinking that once TJ comes back he would not be getting many minutes.
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Post#5 » by fame » Sat Jan 19, 2008 8:32 pm

The thing that worries me is if there's any fuel to the Damon Stoudamire rumour.

Cause if there is..Maybe it means that TJ's season might be in jeopardy?
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Post#6 » by djsunyc » Sat Jan 19, 2008 8:35 pm

damon should take a buyout and go to boston. he would be an idiot to go to any other team.
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Post#7 » by magani » Sat Jan 19, 2008 8:38 pm

Also another link on ESPN mentioning the Raptors:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3204305
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Post#8 » by fame » Sat Jan 19, 2008 8:41 pm

magani wrote:Also another link on ESPN mentioning the Raptors:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3204305


Damn, so we actually discussed trade possibilities with The Grizz.

Wonder what we were offering?
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Post#9 » by ghuytro » Sat Jan 19, 2008 8:56 pm

Yeah, Boston seems like a no-brainer destination - especially if it's his choice of where to go after a buyout. That's where I'd want to go.
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Post#10 » by Jamz18 » Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:04 pm

i think they should though
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Post#11 » by LieCheatSteal » Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:13 pm

Damon's been hobbled by leg injuries these last couple of years. He will not fit the faster paced style of the raptors. I think that's why he's on the outs in Memphis, who's trying to play a faster pace.

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Post#12 » by icculus » Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:37 pm

Don't fret. I'm sure it's some of our spare parts ala Dixon or Graham.
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Post#13 » by Drunk » Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:45 pm

Damon Liked Toronto, he's been quoted in hind sight as regretting leaving for the Jail Blazers . . . So either he's likely to come as free agent or in certain lights Toronto can look good to Americans =0
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Post#14 » by deknow » Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:48 pm

Rhettmatic wrote:Doug Smith has tossed his name out there a couple times, but it was nothing more than pure speculation (as far as I know).

I'm sure he'd rather sign with the Celtics. He'd be relegated to the end of the bench once T.J. Ford returned.



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Post#15 » by inrapscity » Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:54 pm

if he's bought out, no way he's going for toronto. i was really hoping for him to be traded here for spare parts.
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Post#16 » by theonlyeastcoastrapsfan » Sat Jan 19, 2008 10:01 pm

ghuytro wrote:Yeah, Boston seems like a no-brainer destination - especially if it's his choice of where to go after a buyout. That's where I'd want to go.


I think Boston may opt to go for cassell...
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Post#17 » by yucatan87 » Sat Jan 19, 2008 11:22 pm

LieCheatSteal wrote:Damon's been hobbled by leg injuries these last couple of years. He will not fit the faster paced style of the raptors. I think that's why he's on the outs in Memphis, who's trying to play a faster pace.

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We're 27th in the league in pace, ahead of just San Antonio, Portland and Detroit. We're probably only getting slower with Jose. We don't play fast at all.
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Post#18 » by RomaniaLuvTR » Sun Jan 20, 2008 12:05 am

inrapscity wrote:if he's bought out, no way he's going for toronto. i was really hoping for him to be traded here for spare parts.
yep we can have him only if we`re trading for him,otherwise he`ll probably sign with the celtics
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Post#19 » by PopAGat » Sun Jan 20, 2008 1:29 am

Boston should be #1 on his list. I mean come on...Ray Allen, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett? Thats a championship contending team. Stoudamire going there just makes them better.
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Post#20 » by supersub15 » Tue Jan 22, 2008 1:46 pm

I'll plug this in this thread.

read more here

The Raptors remain very much alive in the hunt to obtain Damon Stoudamire.

Someone Who Knows confirms that Toronto joins Boston and Phoenix are the likely locations for Mighty Mouse if he engineers a buyout of his contract from the Memphis Grizzlies.

Now, before you begin searching the remainder bins for Airborne, be advised that Boston

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