Cassell "Snag" And Other News

by Jeff Clark on Feb 27, 2008 7:41 AM EST in Boston Celtics Rumors

An NBA source said yesterday that Clippers owner Donald Sterling does not seem interested in buying out the final year of guard Sam Cassell's contract. Cassell's agent, David Falk, has given the Clippers a deadline of Saturday to complete the buyout so the 6-foot-3-inch, two-time NBA champion would be eligible for another team's postseason roster.
Another NBA source said free agent guard Brent Barry, who cleared waivers yesterday, is still considering Boston. Barry also is considering the Spurs, but he can't re-sign with his former team for another three weeks. The Celtics are also believed to be interested in free agent guard Flip Murray, who cleared waivers yesterday.

Danny, just say "no" to Flip Murray.

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Peter May is reporting that Donald Sterling wants Cassell to walk away from the remainder of his Clippers contract if he wants his release.

by Roy_Hobbs on Feb 27, 2008 8:56 AM EST reply actions

I am not opposed to flip if we can’t get Cassell.

I feel like this buyout should already be over an done with by now. I am starting to think this wont happen. Which is really terrible news for us.

by rickyfan3.0... on Feb 27, 2008 8:59 AM EST reply actions

Donald Sterling is a jerk, this is why his team is a veteran of the lottery process!

by shadylanes138 on Feb 27, 2008 9:22 AM EST reply actions

Sam Cassell’s not walking thru that door. >:(

by mcpu40 on Feb 27, 2008 9:25 AM EST reply actions

by Master Po on Feb 27, 2008 9:26 AM EST reply actions

what’s your take master po?

barry, cassell or flip?
:’(

by celtpinoy on Feb 27, 2008 9:47 AM EST reply actions

I really don’t understand why more GM/Owners don’t have the same stance. If someone wants to leave to play for a contender or isn’t happy in the situation, let them go…and leave the remaining money on the table.

With that being said…lets hope Sam does that quickly and hops on the first flight to Boston!

by billyb3 on Feb 27, 2008 10:01 AM EST reply actions

I would much rather have Sam then Barry. I have never really been fond of his game other than his 6’7 height at the guard spot. I mean with Cassel you get more than just him backing up Rondo for insurance. In the 4th quater of a tight game you can go with the lineup of KG, Truth, Ray, Cassel and Rondo together.

by shadylanes138 on Feb 27, 2008 10:20 AM EST reply actions

Donald Stern has always been a miserly owner. Look back to Ferry and Manning… Not sure if it will work out with Sam I Am but, ESPN noted in its most recent rumors that Boston is still in the mix for Barry’s services. He’s a smart player and above average athlete, excellent shooter and good ball-handler who brings a lot less baggage to the table. FWIW…

by BleedinGreen417 on Feb 27, 2008 10:25 AM EST reply actions

I hope the GMs can convince Sterling why this would be a good move.

Agree, no Flip.

by Wide Load on Feb 27, 2008 10:28 AM EST reply actions

celtpinoy it’s barry

by Master Po on Feb 27, 2008 11:12 AM EST reply actions

my other choices are much fewer three point shots and fewer offensive rebounds for the opposing team. Give Pruitt a few minutes here and there and kick Scali in the groin to make sure it’s healed

by Master Po on Feb 27, 2008 11:15 AM EST reply actions

Sterling is CHEAP! He’s also not necessarily wrong in this situation. He paid Sam to play for his team, so why buy him out to go play for someone else?

Maybe Barry is waiting to see what happens with the Cassel situation before making a decision?

As for Murray. Well, I feel like Danny should just toss a coin up in the air. Heads we get him, tails we don’t.

by JAM on Feb 27, 2008 11:51 AM EST reply actions

I pray to god Flip Murray is walking through those doors.

by shadylanes138 on Feb 27, 2008 12:11 PM EST reply actions

Can Flip guard Billups? That’s the main thing I want out of a pickup. I don’t think Flip is any better at bringing the ball upcourt than House. That’s the second thing I want out of a pickup.

by Eeyore III on Feb 27, 2008 12:31 PM EST reply actions

mcpu40-response from the other thread about Cassell…

Not hating on Sam personally at all. I don’t care at all that he hit Rondo in the head that game. I think I did that last night to a guy in pickup ball.

I think that 5 years ago that is a no-brainer. Today it isn’t a good gamble. In basketball years he is an old man (I hit 37 this summer as well) and he has lost 2-3 steps. He can’t play a lick of defense. He has been an almost star in this league and those type of guys, especially scorers, rarely can handle 10-12 minutes off the bench.

As far as the experience for the playoffs goes, the only way that helps us is if he is in there in crunch time. His defensive deficiencies make that a bad idea. Sure he may hit a bucket, but he also will likely give up 2-3 with his bad D that Rondo would not have given up.

I just think that for what you are getting, you are risking way too much. House deserves the minutes he is getting. What good does it do to have Sam score the same points House does? House’s D is a lot better on top of that.

That’s why I don’t want Sam. This latest news may make that a moot point.

by EJPLAYA on Feb 27, 2008 12:52 PM EST reply actions