Woj tweets: Raja Bell to Lakers?

madtrap347 · Post #1 » by **madtrap347** » Sun Jul 8, 2012 11:56 pm

Another possibility for Raja Bell: The Lakers. Kobe Bryant recruited Bell hard a year ago, and still fits as defensive-minded guard w/ Nash

Thoughts?

Though he's old, he's definitely still serviceable and can be used as a lockdown defender

XXIV · Post #2 » by **XXIV** » Sun Jul 8, 2012 11:57 pm

While he's not my first choice, he did shoot 39% from three and he has played with Nash. However, according to Woj he's interested in Miami.

madtrap347 · Post #3 » by **madtrap347** » Sun Jul 8, 2012 11:58 pm

XXIV wrote:While he's not my first choice, he did shoot 39% from three and he has played with Nash. However, according to Woj he's leaning towards Miami.

Yes... I hope not.

As @tribjazz reports, Raja Bell finalizing buyout w/ Jazz. Bell has interest in returning to his hometown to play for Heat, source tells Y!

jigga_man · Post #4 » by **jigga_man** » Mon Jul 9, 2012 12:01 am

Bell is bff with Nash, so I wouldn't be surprised

stillflossin · Post #5 » by **stillflossin** » Mon Jul 9, 2012 12:04 am

Fierce competitor. Can't have too many of those.

Sofa King · Post #6 » by **Sofa King** » Mon Jul 9, 2012 12:05 am

Didn't know he was still in the league

XXIV · Post #7 » by **XXIV** » Mon Jul 9, 2012 12:06 am

Apparently he's interested in joining the Heat/Celtics/Lakers. Out of those three we're able to offer the most minutes and he can rejoin playing with Nash.

Hunter103 · Post #8 » by **Hunter103** » Mon Jul 9, 2012 12:09 am

No bad blood after the snub 2 years ago? I thought he was done that season anyway.

WCDYNASTY · Post #9 » by **WCDYNASTY** » Mon Jul 9, 2012 12:39 am

Raja Bell Close To Buyout With Jazz
July 8 at 6:46pm CST By Ryan Raroque

Brian T. Smith of The Salt Lake Tribune tweets that Raja Bell is on the verge of a buyout with the Jazz. The 6'5'' shooting guard averaged 6.4 PPG and shot 39.1% from three point range in 34 games last season. Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo (via Twitter) says that Bell could be interested in returning to his hometown to play for the Heat. The Lakers could also be a possibility, as the 35-year-old guard would be reunited with former-Suns teammate Steve Nash.

SOURCE:
http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2012/07/raja-bell-close-to-buyout-with-jazz.html

WCDYNASTY · Post #10 » by **WCDYNASTY** » Mon Jul 9, 2012 12:40 am

Whoops, my bad, didn't see the other post. Mod please erase this.

Flipdog69xxx · Post #11 » by **Flipdog69xxx** » Mon Jul 9, 2012 1:00 am

Nah I'll pass. I hope we get Grant Hill instead.

iamworthy · Post #12 » by **iamworthy** » Mon Jul 9, 2012 1:01 am

Why did he only play 34 games last year?

iamworthy · Post #13 » by **iamworthy** » Mon Jul 9, 2012 1:11 am

To add, we are gonna need as many defensive minded people on this team to win a championship.But I dont know how much he has left in the tank.

TruSkool · Post #14 » by **TruSkool** » Mon Jul 9, 2012 1:57 am

grant hill please

iamworthy · Post #15 » by **iamworthy** » Mon Jul 9, 2012 2:05 am

I didnt know it was one or the other.

Jetset · Post #16 » by **Jetset** » Mon Jul 9, 2012 2:23 am

iamworthy wrote:Why did he only play 34 games last year?

That is pretty surprising. He shouldn't have played any.

Jetset · Post #17 » by **Jetset** » Mon Jul 9, 2012 2:24 am

He had a falling out with Utah.

iamworthy · Post #18 » by **iamworthy** » Mon Jul 9, 2012 2:38 am

destro wrote:He had a falling out with Utah.

Yep. I got alot of info from the Utah Jazz board.

Jetset · Post #19 » by **Jetset** » Mon Jul 9, 2012 2:42 am

See Worthy, just come to me with all the questions you may have about life.

I do find it strange why I can remember NBA stuff and have no idea what I ate for breakfast, lunch, or dinner yesterday. And basketball isn't even my favorite sport.

Dr Aki · Post #20 » by **Dr Aki** » Mon Jul 9, 2012 2:46 am

MOAR DAD'S ARMY!! MOARRRRR