Mighty Mouse Near Buyout

by Jeff Clark on Jan 19, 2008 5:34 PM EST in Boston Celtics Rumors

ESPN's Chris Sheridan is reporting that Damon Stoudamire is close to being bought out by the Griz and that the Celtics are a front runner to sign him.

Damon Stoudamire is close to reaching a buyout agreement with the Memphis Grizzlies that would allow the 34-year-old point guard to sign as a free agent with either the Boston Celtics or the Phoenix Suns, a source told ESPN.com on Saturday.

There remained a possibility, however, that the Grizzlies would decide against a buyout if one of several teams seeking Stoudamire upped its offer in trade talks.

Either way, a resolution was expected within the next several days.

The Celtics, Suns, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors and Denver Nuggets have all discussed trade possibilities with the Grizzlies to acquire Stoudamire, the 1996 Rookie of the Year and a 12-year veteran. Stoudamire was the Grizzlies' starting point guard over the first two months of the season before rookie Mike Conley was promoted. Stoudamire has not played since Dec. 30.

A source with knowledge of the trade talks said the situation also was being impacted by the possibility of Sam Cassell being traded or bought out by the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Stoudamire or Cassell – no thanks.

Don’t like the trade talk idea either. Is this why Powe played a lot of minutes against the Sixers?

by DJ to Bird on Jan 19, 2008 7:07 PM EST reply actions

If that was the case we would have seen 48 mins of SCALIBRINE.

by PRIDE on Jan 19, 2008 7:31 PM EST reply actions

Maybe we should play with the 13 players we have and play Gabe every night. 40 plus regular season games to go. If he plays 10 minutes every night will he be ready to play in the playoffs? On the other hand the 3 stars might want a veteran PG because they want to win the championship this year.

by CelticsWin on Jan 19, 2008 7:42 PM EST reply actions

vote no on might mouse.

vote yes on sam i am.

by cmoney on Jan 19, 2008 7:57 PM EST reply actions

Stoudamire is a poor man’s Derek Fisher-although he probably has more money…I think he would be able to hit a big shot for us if we need it though.

by Maxwell Smart on Jan 19, 2008 8:10 PM EST reply actions

Don’t think either one would be happy in a back up role. Also, both have the ball in their hands alot and I don’t think they’re into defense. This wouldn’t work on this team. I’d prefer to develop Pruitt. And I definitely wouldn’t trade for either. The guys we have can do the job

by TrueGreen on Jan 19, 2008 8:26 PM EST reply actions

I really don’t like either option, neither will really play a lick of defense and both could easily go down at any point. If I had to take one, it’d be Sammy. That guy is just as clutch as could be and watching him and KG run the pick ’n roll is a thing of beauty.

by Big Ticket on Jan 19, 2008 8:27 PM EST reply actions

I can tell you that before the game against the Grizzlies a few weeks ago Damon was seen working out hard before the game (which he didn’t end up playing a single minute). They have been, at the very least, seriously considering him as an option.

by Jughead on Jan 19, 2008 8:31 PM EST reply actions

Comeon, Oruitt is a freaking rookie. He’s shown some flashes but he has along way to go. This team needs a vet hand at PG badly for the playoffs. Sign MM..

by JHTruth on Jan 19, 2008 8:39 PM EST reply actions

Doc Rivers at 56 years old is better than any pg on Boston’s curent roster.. Get somebody, dammit.

by teaguelife on Jan 19, 2008 8:48 PM EST reply actions

Sam and Stoudemire are both better than Pruitt can hope to be this year. Both would completely understand their role coming into the situation and I don’t think it’s worthwhile to hold out for Sam and risk getting nobody. Stoudemire would fill the role we need, suit him up.

by bogg on Jan 19, 2008 9:37 PM EST reply actions

Whatever you do, just don’t trade Scal.

by YouveBeenPierced on Jan 19, 2008 10:16 PM EST reply actions

much rather see the alien in Celtic green but ? :’(

by Dino Radjas Fadja on Jan 19, 2008 10:41 PM EST reply actions

perfect fit….PJ is next then we’re ready to get #17

by Motown on Jan 19, 2008 11:37 PM EST reply actions

If Sam was a sure bet, I’d wait for him.
I can more see him in a Celtics uniform.
He seems more like a Celtic.
I think they’d have a better shot @ 17 with Sam.

If Sam is a pipe dream, I’d sign up Damon for sure.

It’s just that Damon reminds me of an old Telfair kinda…

by mcpu40 on Jan 20, 2008 12:37 AM EST reply actions

It’s shocking to me the people who aren’t in favor of getting Stoudemire/Casell. For the league minimum, isn’t it worth giving these guys a shot at a position that we have a glaring weakness at? Particularly when there doesn’t appear to be a better option. Pruitt might be the answer (I doubt it), but isn’t it worth rolling the dice on one of these guys?

by StartOrien on Jan 20, 2008 12:52 PM EST reply actions