Several Teams Want Baby
by Jeff Clark on Jul 2, 2009 11:16 PM EDT
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I was told by a source close to the situation that Celtic restricted free agent Glen Davis is wanted by at least four other teams. Those teams are the Pistons, Memphis, New York and San Antonio.
I was also told that Joe Dumars wants him bad. It is no wonder considering Baby hung 20 points in 23 minutes on Dumar’s Pistons in January of 2008 in a Celtic seven point win.
It is my opinion only…I think it might be hard for Baby to turn down better money from another team.
I was told earlier by a source close to the Davis camp that the Spurs, Pistons, Grizzlies and Knicks were interested in restricted free agent Glen Davis. Since Zach Randolph has signed with Memphis it would seem they would no longer be in the Big Baby sweepstakes.
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HOW MUCH MONEY DO THE SPURS HAVE
might get sheed and then poach baby?? this is turning crappy..
by celticinorlando on Jul 2, 2009 11:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If we're not keeping Baby
… I’m hoping Danny will sign and trade him for a backup 3, or something useful.
by Mencius on Jul 2, 2009 11:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Baby in SA
I think Baby playing in San Antonio and starting next to Duncan would make that a very formidable starting as with Manu, Park, Jefferson manning the PG and wing positions Baby and TD could basically play either big man position together depending on the match ups.
Against a team like Cleveland Baby could play center against Shaq while Duncan abuses the Cavs PF and then against a team like New Orleans TD could play center versus Chandler while Baby plays David West.
It makes them an extremely versatile starting 5 with just about every player able to hit a 15-20 foot jump shoot very consistently. You can’t say that about too many teams in this league.
by nickagneta on Jul 2, 2009 11:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the celtics if they sign sheed can all hit 15 to 20 footer… actually everyone can hit 20+ footers
Sheed can go till threes, garnett can hit the deep 2, pierce 3’s, ray allen 3’s and rondo can hit a20 footer(he just doesnt shoot them often cause he can get a layup whenever he wants).
by matthewmafa on Jul 2, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they gotta sign baby
If they sign Rasheed and end up losing baby and powe then what the heck have they done?
by gustusias on Jul 2, 2009 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
or if they lose out on sheed, powe and baby
then this is a disaster
by celticinorlando on Jul 2, 2009 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Sheed takes his time as has been reported, and these other guys are signing quickly, this could get tense. I also don’t like losing players for nothing.
by amenhotep04 on Jul 2, 2009 11:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
marc stein on the 11 pm SC said
from all he has gathered from around the league…it all points to sheed coming to boston.
by celticinorlando on Jul 2, 2009 11:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It`s gonna look real BAD if...
The Big 3, Doc, Danny, Wyc……fly home from Michigan empty handed!
Huge moral hit for the entire organization…and loss of stature around the league.
For those reasons alone they HAVE to sign Wallace.
by Title 18 on Jul 2, 2009 11:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know someone Id like to see us target?
Ryan Gomes.
Make it happen.
by alskor on Jul 3, 2009 12:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Baby
I really can’t picture Glen Davis thriving in any city except for Boston. Maybe I’m mistaken, but I just don’t see him performing anywhere else.
by Justin_Bobo on Jul 3, 2009 12:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree
It would just be weird to picture him on any other team. I really can’t see it.
by Silhouette on Jul 3, 2009 2:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why? Because they´re smart.
The Spurs don´t go after scrubs
by Casperian on Jul 3, 2009 12:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My take is Sheed's not coming
Sounds to me like Sheed’s family needs a lot of convincing and after putting on the full court press we’re still behind, he’s a Spur. As far as Big Baby goes someone is likely to overpay him, the Pistons probably will because he’s played big against them and Dumars just isn’t very smart.
by jackscompletelackofsurprise on Jul 3, 2009 12:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well..
Dumars is actually very smart. Baby is a better player than most people on this blog understand. I hioe someone that actually understands his talent takes him. I think the celtics do, and I hope they can land him. I am starting to doubt it though. I agree on Sheed; I think he is going elsewhere.
by B-ball on Jul 3, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do you know what people on this blog understand about Big Baby
what an arrogant and ignorant statement
Is it Soup Yet?
by Master Po on Jul 3, 2009 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My impression,
from most of the BBD posts I have read, is that most people don’t understand his true value. I have found myself defending him on countless occasions. Even after he filled in for KG and performed well, people were still busting on him. This is what I have noticed, that’s all… call it what you want “MASTER.”
by B-ball on Jul 3, 2009 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are right B-ball,
There has been some serial knocking of Big Baby on this blog. Maste Po is a regular but he must still be mourning Michael Jackson or something if he doesn’t remember. “He’s too small”, “He’s as good as he’ll ever be” “He’s not worth X, Y or Z” . I think he’s a terrific young guy who played Shaq and Duncan both well, showed he could work on his weaknesses, is a character and we’re down Leon.
Detroit though now has Maxiel and Villanueva. Big Baby doesn’t come without one of them going.
by Wildblu1 on Jul 3, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Most" generally means a majority
Not sure how many people post on this blog – I assume hundreds if not a 1000 or more – again how would you know the level of “understanding” of “most” posters on this site with regard to Big Baby’s playing ability. – and for the record I love the guy and feel we should do everything to keep him we possibly can
Is it Soup Yet?
by Master Po on Jul 3, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and Wildblu....
Why slam me….especially about Michael Jackson – good lord man……While I might still be mourning the death of Bob Marley all these years ago ….I have yet to lose any sleep over MJ….have you?
Is it Soup Yet?
by Master Po on Jul 3, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good riddance
All big baby did was hit that game winner in orlando. he’s useless compared to Sheed. I’d rather have a big guy who can hit three that a fat sack of shit who cries when the leaders of the team make him focus on his wrong-doings
by E-Willie on Jul 3, 2009 1:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, there is some real anger there.....
Did big baby steal someones lunchy wunchy?… =’(
by cordialb on Jul 3, 2009 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the only legit contender for him
is detroit in my eyes. I think the grizz are out cuz of randolph, the knicks aren’t going to want to extend anyone over 1 year, and the spurs aren’t a good for for BBD in my eyes.
by beantownboy171 on Jul 3, 2009 2:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Detroit can't sign him now though
They’ve used all of their cap space so they don’t have any options to give him a contract right?
by Fafnir on Jul 3, 2009 8:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we can't sign him...
Let’s trade him for an expiring contracts. Depending on how much he’s making we could end up with 10-12 million (including our current expiring contracts) in expiring contracts. Once the deadline rolls around and teams are trying to shed payroll we will be players. Tyson Chandler? Corey Maggette?
by Evantime34 on Jul 3, 2009 2:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Davis Is What He Is
He’s a solid role player who handled playoff pressure very well. Did anyone think he wouldn’t get offers? I’m surprised that New Orleans isn’t in the picture.
My guess is that the Celtics match any reasonable offer.
A sign and trade won’t work due to the base year compensation rules in the NBA collective bargaining agreement, unless BBD agrees to take less than 120% of what he is making now— which is not likely.
by Brickowski on Jul 3, 2009 6:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's in his second year...
He’s not what he is now, it’s about what he will be in the future. He will get better just like most young players do.
by Evantime34 on Jul 3, 2009 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, makes sense...
sign and trade… there are a lot more possibilities, Camby, Gortat, Kaman and all the players mentioned above. if possible, that would give us the giggest bang for the buck.
by Little D on Jul 3, 2009 6:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Davis is a good player
and teams are going to bid up his services, but remember, the Celtics can still match. They can also do a sign and trade. There are still players out there to be had. None of the guys who have agreed to sign with teams were in our possibilities anyway. I’m not worried about Glen Davis. That outcome is in Ainge’s control. I do worry that Ainge will do what he did last year, which was NOTHING, but there is still plenty of time and plenty of options left yet.
by correcttitle on Jul 3, 2009 8:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It sounds like there’s interest in Davis, but that’s it’s fairly weak. Teams calling to put their name, but unwilling to make any firm offers.
This is good news for those who want Davis to return to Boston.
by Who on Jul 3, 2009 8:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what if..no sheed...no baby...cut powe
then what? robert swift? sweetney? disaster if that happens
by celticinorlando on Jul 3, 2009 8:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m wondering if Ainge has a plan, or if he’s making it up as he goes.
by no kidding on Jul 3, 2009 8:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They Can't Do A Sign and Trade
The NBA’s base year compensation rules prevent it except in unusual circumstances, such as the situation where BBD is a throw in in a trade involving lots of big salaries, or where a 3rd team that is under the cap gets involved.
by Brickowski on Jul 3, 2009 9:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What is Baby's BYC number?
It looks like if we did a sign and trade we’d probably only get to move BBD for 2-3 million. However, if you put that together with Pruiitt, TA, Scals and Giddens that is between 8-10 million, that is enough to land someone good.
by Evantime34 on Jul 3, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
other teams want baby ??
i got a feeling that the cavs are going to be players for baby it makes sense now that anderson v is gone if ainge low balls him he is gone and if sheed was realy interested he would have signed already 5 mill is goog enough for a player that is on his last legs hey danny what about powe oh yeah i forgot you dont want him back until his injury is 100 percent what a disgrace you are …..
by lohaus#54 on Jul 3, 2009 10:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He will stay in Boston unless they do sign Rasheed and he gets a great offer elsewhere.
by Q$ on Jul 4, 2009 3:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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