Cassell to Memphis?

P2 · Post #1 » by P2 » Tue Feb 19, 2008 12:04 pm

The Los Angeles Clippers are trying to pry Mike Miller out of Memphis with an offer of expiring contracts that includes a package of Sam Cassell and Aaron Williams. The Grizzlies want the Clippers first-round pick in 2008, and so far, the Clippers are balking.

This might be good news, because Cassell wants to play for a contender, and the Clippers are trying to accomodate him with his wish. But if he is traded to Memphis, I would bet big bucks that he will be bought out immediately.

phoolishly_insane · Post #2 » by **phoolishly_insane** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 12:45 pm

You can't be too sure about that.

I would certainly hope so.

P2 · Post #3 » by P2 » Tue Feb 19, 2008 12:57 pm

phoolishly_insane wrote:You can't be too sure about that.

I would certainly hope so.

I am pretty confident his agent would make sure he doesn't end up in a similar situation as with the Clippers. Cassell and his agent would force a buyout, or at least inform the Grizz before the trade that Cassell has no intent to play for them.

Post #4 » by **sully00** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:37 pm

Anything that doesn't involve Donald Sterling giving up his cash sounds more likely to happen to me.

Dogen · Post #5 » by **Dogen** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:40 pm

sully00 wrote:Anything that doesn't involve Donald Sterling giving up his cash sounds more likely to happen to me.

+1

bruno sundov · Post #6 » by **bruno sundov** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:13 pm

phoolishly_insane wrote:You can't be too sure about that.

I would certainly hope so.

I have been thinking this forever, your avatar hurts my eyes. Has anyone else ever told you that?

Post #7 » by **I love heinsohn** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:01 pm

This would be GREAT new for the C's! Heisley (the Grizzlies owner) is maybe the only guy cheaper than Sterling in the entire NBA. If Cassell goes there as an expiring contract, you can be sure that a buy out will be negotiated in short order w/Memphis saving about $1 million and Cassell earning most of that back when he signs with a new team for the vet. minimum.

P2 · Post #8 » by P2 » Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:38 pm

I love heinsohn wrote:This would be GREAT new for the C's! Heisley (the Grizzlies owner) is maybe the only guy cheaper than Sterling in the entire NBA. If Cassell goes there as an expiring contract, you can be sure that a buy out will be negotiated in short order w/Memphis saving about $1 million and Cassell earning most of that back when he signs with a new team for the vet. minimum.

Yes, that's exactly the point.

Kaykoose · Post #9 » by **Kaykoose** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:43 pm

Is the Clippers management (Please Use More Appropriate Word)? Why do they think that they can still win? Obtaining Miller is useless, and Brand is probably going to leave them asap

tombattor · Post #10 » by **tombattor** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:47 pm

Please no Cassell...

MVP16 · Post #11 » by **MVP16** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:49 pm

DatBoyWonder wrote:Is the Clippers management (Please Use More Appropriate Word)? Why do they think that they can still win? Obtaining Miller is useless, and Brand is probably going to leave them asap

It could be just utilizing the value of expiring contracts and setting up for next year. Miller + Brand + Kaman + Thornton + lottery pick + maybe getting Livingston back could form a pretty good team.

GWVan · Post #12 » by **GWVan** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:54 pm

bruno sundov wrote:-= original quote snipped =-
I have been thinking this forever, your avatar hurts my eyes. Has anyone else ever told you that?

I've always been afraid it could trigger an epileptic fit in somebody.

3pt % · Post #13 » by **3pt %** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:05 pm

Memphis will have as many pg's as Atlanta has (had) SF's.

Cassell would be gone pretty quickly.

Fencer reregistered · Post #14 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:15 pm

Would they keep Aaron Williams? Does he still play well enough for us to care?

sarah42 · Post #15 » by **sarah42** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:20 pm

if he goes, i don't understand why'd they keep him. they have like 4 serviceable young point guards or something...they need the minutes. they bought at damon.

he's going to get a buyout if that happens, do doubt.

the grizzlies are turning into the clippers lately. year after year, they can't win...even in the playoffs they can't win a single game!

phoolishly_insane · Post #16 » by **phoolishly_insane** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:26 pm

bruno sundov wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

I have been thinking this forever, your avatar hurts my eyes. Has anyone else ever told you that?

Sorry mate, this is the only way I can hynotise posters to post in my thread. yes... it's foolish. :lol:

rambo_ortega · Post #17 » by **rambo_ortega** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:14 am

memphis has 3 point guards in conley,lowry and crit plus they're rebuilding. they let damon go so i don't see any reason for them to keep sam.

kakopedi1 · Post #18 » by **kakopedi1** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:21 am

rambo_ortega wrote:memphis has 3 point guards in conley,lowry and crit plus they're rebuilding. they let damon go so i don't see any reason for them to keep sam.

And Navarro. I'd love to get Lowry or Navarro for Big Baby and get'em to throw in Pau's lil Brotha Marc Gasol.

Falstaff · Post #19 » by **Falstaff** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:00 am

phoolishly_insane wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Sorry mate, this is the only way I can hynotise posters to post in my thread. yes... it's foolish.

Actually, I would say it's ... phoolish.

tombattor · Post #20 » by **tombattor** » Tue May 13, 2008 2:35 pm

tombattor wrote:Please no Cassell...

Danny should have listened to me...