Yahoo/Sportsnet: J. O

predicated1 · Post #1 » by **predicated1** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:58 pm

sorry if posted

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=A ... &type=lgns

Rapsobsessed7 · Post #2 » by **Rapsobsessed7** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:00 pm

**** seems legit that its happening i love BC

Kosta · Post #3 » by **Kosta** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:01 pm

Yes baby! Screw the draft, I want J.O.

Rapsobsessed7 · Post #4 » by **Rapsobsessed7** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:02 pm

i know ive been actually praying this goes down and if it doesn't i probably will shed a tear after all the rumors damn

rapsrealm · Post #5 » by **rapsrealm** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:03 pm

It'll be interesting to see if BC can still acquire a late first rounder/second rounder and acquire a player like Batum who is expected to drop drastically.

ShaqSlamsU · Post #6 » by **ShaqSlamsU** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:03 pm

hmmm i hope yahoo is never wrong in such matters, sure sounds like we could get better if that guy stays healthy with his knee.... hopefully, he has character and wants to go out with a bang instead of just 40+ million in his coffer.

sh00n · Post #7 » by **sh00n** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:03 pm

Aww man. I hope BC goes and gets another pick in another trade.

Thunderwolves23 · Post #8 » by **Thunderwolves23** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:04 pm

Sounds like a done deal.

Post #9 » by **TheDoctor** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:04 pm

Wow.

NEW YORK – After on-and-off again negotiations, the Indiana Pacers are close to an agreement to send six-time All-Star Jermaine O’Neal to the Toronto Raptors for point guard T.J. Ford and the 17th pick in Thursday’s NBA draft, a league executive said Wednesday.

After nearly completing the deal earlier in the week, Pacers and Raptors officials needed to exchange more medical information on O’Neal’s left knee and Ford’s neck before finding a comfort level with the trade. It is believed both sides now are comfortable making the deal, and barring a last-minute change of heart, it’s expected to be completed within hours.

Posted 19 minutes ago by Wojnarowski, who is usually solid.

I-AM-A-BEAST · Post #10 » by **I-AM-A-BEAST** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:04 pm

Good Job BC. BC got er done.

Post #11 » by **5DOM** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:05 pm

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

BasherMan · Post #12 » by **BasherMan** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:05 pm

Adrian Wojnarowski is one of the best in the business.

AbC? · Post #13 » by **AbC?** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:06 pm

HOLY ****.

That's all I have to say.

TerryTate · Post #14 » by **TerryTate** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:06 pm

ShaqSlamsU wrote:hmmm i hope yahoo is never wrong in such matters, sure sounds like we could get better if that guy stays healthy with his knee.... hopefully, he has character and wants to go out with a bang instead of just 40+ million in his coffer.

No one wants to leave the NBA w/o a Bang....
I'm sure a change of scenery in TO and the fact he's feeling healthy....WE will see a different JO in TO

Korr · Post #15 » by **Korr** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:06 pm

WELCOME TO TORONTO JERMAINE. DON'T **** UP THAT KNEE PLEASE WE'VE HAD TOO MANY INJURIES.

Post #16 » by **Marvin!** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:06 pm

now i'm kind of hoping that Shawne is included as well.

Muhammad_Ali · Post #17 » by **Muhammad_Ali** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:06 pm

OMG!! This early!

UNC Tar Heel Fan · Post #18 » by **UNC Tar Heel Fan** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:07 pm

There you have it. No draft picks, just one big solid veteran. I can't wait until draft night.

knickerbocker2k2 · Post #19 » by **knickerbocker2k2** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:07 pm

Personally I never liked O'neal. Something about him rubs me the wrong way.

But this trade makes PERFECT sense for this team. He is exactly what we need defensively (rebounding + blocking) and offensively he can hit the J at respectable rate.

If we can get serviceable player at the swing position we are in position to challenge the Celtics.

Rapsobsessed7 · Post #20 » by **Rapsobsessed7** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:07 pm

it doesnt work thouhg so how can it be completed in hours i dont get it. Has to be july 1st when tjs BYC is gone