Your Daily Sheed Update

by Jeff Clark on Jul 5, 2009 8:11 AM EDT in Boston Celtics News & Links

This time Danny is promising that he'll keep adding pieces after Sheed if the big guy accepts Boston's offer. From the Herald.

Ainge is hoping for a relatively quick resolution regarding Wallace.

"Sooner rather than later makes it easier for everyone," said Ainge. "But these are life-altering decisions. Rasheed has four kids that he has to think about."

The Wallace camp was impressed by Ainge’s vow to add to the team even if the center signs with the Celtics, and Ainge yesterday stood by his vow.

The Celtics have both the $1.3 million veterans minimum and $1.9 million biannual exception to spend.

"We feel we can add another piece or two," said Ainge.

In related news, Vince Carter would love to see his old UNC teammate join him in Orlando. Via Third Quarter Collapse

"He’s a veteran guy who knows how to play the game first and foremost," Carter said. "He’s an unbelievable shooter. He’s very smart and he’s a motivator. Just from playing against him, he knows how to play basketball and he makes very [few] mistakes on the court. So, I think that’s big for our team.

"A guy like that who makes [few] mistakes at that level can get the team over the hump, because he’s been there. Not only has he been in the Finals, he’s won one. He knows what it takes to win. So, hopefully, we can bring him aboard, and I’m doing all that I can."

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interesting...

sounds like they want to add 2 more pieces for cheap…i say they get a the point guard for cheap and the wing for the biannual

by celticinorlando on Jul 5, 2009 8:27 AM EDT reply actions

actually

I thought this was the plan all along, but it is nice to hear it reinforced by Danny

Doc wants vets and it sounds like Wyc and Co. are willing to pay for them

all of which might make most of the summer league games a bit moot

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" Henry V

by Jeff Clark on Jul 5, 2009 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions

isn't it nice?

That the hope for our next season isn’t revealed in the summer league anymore? Instead, we’re potentially signing big name / skill free agents. Life is good!

by TomHamilton30 on Jul 5, 2009 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions

Please no more competition for Rasheed's services

I know Orlando made the finals last year, but I don’t see them currently as a likely championship winner this coming season. I’d hope Rasheed agrees and keeps his options extremely narrow.

by TomHamilton30 on Jul 5, 2009 8:29 AM EDT reply actions

Pretty sure only Orlando, San Antonio, and Boston are in the running for Sheed

He refuses to visit Cleveland, which is funny.

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by Evan Dunlap on Jul 5, 2009 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions

I doubt orlando is in the running, sounds more like VC just wants him. i’d think Orlando would’ve been more intent on keeping Gortat or Hedo if they were willing to spend money. Since they’re not, I’m assuming they’re not looking to spend much right now.

by Fan from VT on Jul 5, 2009 9:09 AM EDT reply actions

The Magic should have resigned Gortat and taken the cap hit. That loss is really going to hurt them.

Dwight Howard is their only legit big man now. He needs some help down there in the paint.

by Who on Jul 5, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions

orlando's five???

Is Carter going to be a two for them or a 3? Without Hedo and if Vince plays opposite Lewis who plays in the backcourt with Nelson? Courney Lee is gone. Does Riddick get to start now? I would think the Magic might be looking for another wing type. Could they get someone like Marion? That maybe what they are exploring as opposed to Rasheed Wallace.

by celty86 on Jul 5, 2009 9:25 AM EDT reply actions

I Agree

They have a problem unless Anderson can step right in. If he’s ready right now, he’ll bring more toughness at the four, as well as fit the stereotypical player they have. But if Anderson isn’t ready, they’ve got to add someone at the four otherwise they take a huge step backwards this coming year.

by amenhotep04 on Jul 5, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions

I think they’ll need to play Pietrus alongside Carter due to Vince’s lack of defensive work.

by Who on Jul 5, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions

I don't think VC ever played with Rasheed in College

Didn’t Rasheed play with Jerry Stackhouse?

Vince played with Antoine Jamison …..

by rondohondos on Jul 5, 2009 10:23 AM EDT reply actions

Absolutely right

Carter never played with Ra in college. Amazing that I have seen this reported three or four times already.

by droopdog7 on Jul 5, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions

Well...

If the C’s do get Sheed, and then go out and get someone with the LLE/Vet. Min., are they really doing anything extra? Those are the only FA moves they can make, but, what about re-signing Davis, or making a trade for someone using their pu-pu platter. I want more, myabe I’m greedy, but I want more.

by 420celticsFAN on Jul 5, 2009 10:37 AM EDT reply actions

Hey 420

by rondohondos on Jul 5, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions

Did you get banned too? Come on Mods please give me a pass on this one . I wasn’t personally attacking anyone I was just stating my opinion that the Caps thing was a little crazy. It’s not like I have ever used all Caps for titles before. I just saw the breaking news of Steve McNair dying and I just was very shocked so I used Caps. I promise I won’t anymore …..

by rondohondos on Jul 5, 2009 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions

banned

If you got banned you wouldn’t be on the site.

by Champzilla on Jul 5, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Is rondohondos the same person as 420celticsFAN? I’ve noticed you both joined at the same time, and both stir trouble in the same topics. You actually deserved to get banned, personally attacking people especially mods.

by Champzilla on Jul 5, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Trust and Respect

I heard somewhere on this blog that the team Rasheed he has to have tons of trust and respect for the coaches and players on the team he is going to sign with. I bet Rasheed would have more trust and respect in Doc than Van Gundy (which he should) and our players than the players on the Magic (again which he should).

by Mike-Dub on Jul 5, 2009 10:37 AM EDT reply actions

yep

got banned from forum, oh well

by 420celticsFAN on Jul 5, 2009 10:45 AM EDT reply actions

my mistake

was just pointing out what I saw to be wrong, guess I went over the edge, but, I’m not gonna lose sleep over it

by 420celticsFAN on Jul 5, 2009 10:46 AM EDT reply actions

yea I hear ya me neither, guess I will just have to sign up for RealGM . I enjoy really enjoy this site and like many other posters on here try to update the other members whenever I find any breaking news on the C’s or anything else these posters might be interested in , but honestly sometime it makes me feel like I am living in Cuba under a dictatorship . I actually said that Redz wasn’t a tool and was just disagreeing with the caps thing thats all, but whatever….

by rondohondos on Jul 5, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions

Ya

I’m surprised you got banned, I was the one who called him out after all. I bet dannypanic got banned too. It’s ok though, I only do this casually anyways, and if I really want to I have other ways to get on this site they can’t stop, but probably won’t.

by 420celticsFAN on Jul 5, 2009 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions

posting on fanposts, fanshots, or articles is fine enough

by 420celticsFAN on Jul 5, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions

I bet Sheed signs .... however

I’d wouldn’t mind seeing Marion come over for Sheed’s money … or to get Wilcox for cheap and add something else too. Is Lamar Odom totally out of the realm of possibility? Be great to see him leave LA (they have little $ to offer).

Shawn Marion would give us such a different look .. and a great boost of athleticism, shot blocking, speed and quickness. Wilcox is still very young and has plenty to offer, and likely has little in the way of demands. Let’s pray this goes well!!

by Fred Roberts on Jul 5, 2009 10:49 AM EDT reply actions

Sorry

Marion is not what we need. We need a big defender and Ra fits the bill perfectly. There is a reason Danny is going all out on this one. If he says no I would still not go after Marion.

by droopdog7 on Jul 5, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions