Sam clears waivers, reportedly now a Celtic

by Roy_Hobbs on Mar 3, 2008 5:41 PM EST in Boston Celtics News & Links

Sam Cassell has cleared waivers, and while he is still a virtual certainty to become a Celtic, the club isn’t rushing things.
The current plan is for the free agent point to fly to Boston some time tomorrow and take a physical. He will not, however, practice with the Celts tomorrow.
His first appearance in Celtic gear will most likely be at Wednesday’s morning shootaround.
Sources are giving no indication on when Cassell will play his first game here, but Wednesday night’s duel with Detroit might be pushing it.

And Peter May with more :

The two-time NBA champion is expected to sign a contract with the Celtics tomorrow afternoon.
But through a team spokesman, Celtics general manager Danny Ainge said he expects Cassell to be a member of the Celtics.
Cassell is expected to be at the Celtics shoot around on Wednesday morning and is also expected to talk to the media then.

Too bad that he most likely won't play against Detroit, but the most important thing is that Sam is on his way.

UPDATE: According to Cassell's agent, it's a done deal. The Celtics say, not quite , but "we anticipate him being a member of the Celtics".

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Is it too early to say Sam CasCeltic?

by 1sport1team on Mar 3, 2008 6:45 PM EST reply actions

I’m curious as to when he’ll see his first minutes. Knowing Doc, it will probably be next week.

by DJ to Bird on Mar 3, 2008 7:10 PM EST reply actions

If Sam is good enough for Po…he’s good enough for me…actually I think he’s a great pick-up…through the playoffs..next year?..hmmm..get back to me on that..I worry about attitude..

by Fastbreak on Mar 3, 2008 7:56 PM EST reply actions

He’s a great pick up and will be very motivated to prove he can play one more year either in Boston or elsewhere. He’s also looking to coach in the future. I think any attitude he might display will be looked as a negative for future possible coaching opportunities. Sam will be on his best behavior and will want to leave the NBA the way he came in. A Winner.

by liam on Mar 3, 2008 8:05 PM EST reply actions

I thought the same and then he tried to take of Rondo’s head which to me still brings into question attitude. If he’s healthy I bet he plays a few minutes against Detroit.

by Birdbrain on Mar 3, 2008 8:17 PM EST reply actions

He can help keep Rondo out of foul trouble and as a vet will provide stability for the 2nd unit. He an PJ Brown are both nice additions to a team going for a title.

by Greg37 on Mar 3, 2008 8:35 PM EST reply actions

I’d say that second unit of Cassell, PJ Brown, House, Posey, and BBD/Powe is a very solid unit, one that most observers would never had figured on when the Cs added the two max contracts of KG and Ray Allen.

This is a brilliantly constructed team, with three HOF players at the top of the line up, a solid group of affordable veterans (Posey, Cassell, House, PJ Brown) and a bunch of highly motivated, hard working, talented young players (Rondo, Perk, Powe, BBD, and Tony Allen.

When the Cs were 29-3, pundits said the team was flawed due to a lack of vet experience at PG and the pivot. That’s not the case any more. Since that hot start, the Cs have gone 17-9, a .653 winning percentage, which would be second best in the East, and seventh best in th entire league, after, the Pistons, Spurs, Lakers, Hornets, Suns and Rockets, with the last two better by only one half game. And that’s their percentage when the team wasn’t playing great!

by TripleOT on Mar 3, 2008 8:49 PM EST reply actions

Apparently per the Globe, the Cassell has signed a contract in Baltimore (I’m presuming it was faxed or sent via computer) and will bring it with him to Boston tomorrow.

http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2008/03/03/cassell_clears_waivers_signs_with_celtics/

by Jon on Mar 3, 2008 9:27 PM EST reply actions

it aint over, til it’s over, or until the fat lady sings, or when red rover says to come over, or until tommy sings, or it’s rolling in the plover, so come on already sam – im getting tired of all this talk about if and when, and how – let’s get it on.

by nazzbo on Mar 3, 2008 9:45 PM EST reply actions

What’s the story on his injury?

It was only a short term thing but will he be ready to play as soon as he signs?

by Who on Mar 3, 2008 10:45 PM EST reply actions

According to the Celtics, it’s not a done deal quite yet:

“We anticipate him being a member of the Celtics,” team spokesman Jeff Twiss said. “He is not a member of the Celtics until he signs, which will not be until he gets into town sometime [Tuesday].”

by Roy_Hobbs on Mar 3, 2008 11:04 PM EST reply actions

We have seven solid bench players now, with backups at every position. Goodbye for now, Mr. Intangibles.

by halfman/halfoyster on Mar 4, 2008 5:52 AM EST reply actions

DJ to Bird said:
I’m curious as to when he’ll see his first minutes. Knowing Doc, it will probably be next week.

Why do you say “Knowing Doc, it will probably be next week.” Just curious. Cassell hasn’t played in several weeks, he supposedly has a wrist injury, he doesn’t know the offense or more importantly, the defense. Are you saying it will take till next week before he can get back into shape and learn what he needs to learn?

by TrueGreen on Mar 4, 2008 7:03 AM EST reply actions