I Feel the Need....the Need for Sheed (in Green)
by Green17 on Jul 5, 2009 9:22 PM EDT
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PrintSheed is a Celtic, committing to a two-year deal at the mid-level. I believe contracts can be signed on July 8.
From the Globe, quoting an "NBA Source"...who appears to be Mark Murphy of the Herald
An NBA source said tonight forward Rasheed Wallace has committed to sign with the Celtics Wednesday, the first day free agents are eligible to sign.
"Once (Wallace) had a chance to reflect on everything, and realizing what his objectives are, he just decided this was the best fit for him, all the way around," said Bill Strickland, Wallace's agent.
Wallace is expected to receive a two-year deal using the mid-level exception (expected to be about $5.6 million to $5.8 million).
The Celtics All-Star trio of Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce, owner Wyc Grousbeck, coach Doc Rivers, and president Danny Ainge met with Wallace last week. Wallace turned down overtures from Orlando and San Antonio to commit to Boston.
Good lookin' out by JohnnyRondo who spotted that Sheed's agent was on CSN tonight around 10pm. Check out the forums thread for a recap.
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It is reported on ESPN.com!
HOLY SHEED!!!
Excellent news! I was worried that Sheed would finally decide to sign with San Antonio or take too much time to make a decision but it’s clearly great that he committed to the C’s!
Now I hope he doesn’t do a “Turkoglu” but I’m sure he won’t. Great news for the C’s, now we can focus on a backup wing and then a backup point (if necessary). Hill or Barnes anyone?
WELCOME TO THE C'S RASHEED!
DID NOT EXPECT SHEED TO AGREE TO THE CONTRACT OFFER SO SOON…. EXCELLENT NEWS… SO HAPPY HE SIGNED WITH US TO HELP US WINNER BANNER 18!
Remember this day, kids
This could be bigger than the drafting of Len Bias…
love it....a big that has won....that can shoot and actually grab boards
so does this end mikki moore’s time in green?? i kid i kid!
i don't think a metric exists...
to measure the difference that we will see between moore last year and sheed this year…and that’s even if sheed is washed up
I LOVE IT!
Lets say we get to the finals, and face LA. They go big with Bynum, Gasol, and Odom, Artest and Kobe. We go with Perk, KG, Sheed, PP and Ray. Forget point guards….What a match up!!!!
HUGE
Big, BIG splash, let’s make more waves…
BANNER 18 is there for the taking, this is a super talented and experienced squad.
KEEEEEEEEEEEP Rondo.
I’d vote NO for Grant Hill, but that’s just me.
I totally trust Danny.
Heck, he brought us 17.
And he’ll bring us 18.
Who cares is ARTEST is in LA LA LAND.
The Celtics signed an experienced and dedicated player.
The Lakers signed a crazy person.
Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk
The Lakers signed a crazy person.
I love it! I read that and just started laughing. Thanks
If you're going to say that,
then I’ll register that at the beginning of the FA period, had I been told that the Celtics had to sign one guy this offseason with a preexisting reputation for craziness, Wallace would have been my number two choice behind the gentleman who chose LA.
That doesn’t mean I’m not cool with this signing (in fact, I’m quite interested to see how it turns out), but I don’t see a basis here for jabbing at the Lakers’ acquisition on this one. Sure, it could blow up in their face – but so could the Celtics’.
I think both work out well for their respective teams.
-sw
"I didn't go there with the intentions of getting ejected. I went there with the intentions of just telling Kobe, 'You got to relax. You're hitting the wrong person. Don't you know you're hitting Ron Artest?'" -Ron Artest, 05.06.09
by Steve Weinman on Jul 5, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Relax
Since when does partisan woofing need to be parsed. This IS the Celtics blog and THOSE are the Lakers Little D is talkin about.
well
it can be parsed as artest is a top player in this league. i would have been thrilled about him in green. don’;t get me wrong i am beyond excited about ’sheed. just also love artest and think he adds immeasurably to any team he is on.
by ChainSmokingLikeDino on Jul 6, 2009 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions
the last thing Tanguay needs is an ego boost…..its a little annoying that he was right.
When Perk was asked what he thought of Howard winning the gold medal this summer, he responded: "What’s his impression of me after I won a ring?"
Kendrick Perkins...is a man!
-sw
"I didn't go there with the intentions of getting ejected. I went there with the intentions of just telling Kobe, 'You got to relax. You're hitting the wrong person. Don't you know you're hitting Ron Artest?'" -Ron Artest, 05.06.09
by Steve Weinman on Jul 5, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
That had my rolling on the floor, btw.
Thanks, sw, I needed the laugh.
It took me a minute, Cas
At first, I started to write out an explanation of what happened…and then realized that you were continuing the joke with Tommy’s response. Love it. :-D
-sw
"I didn't go there with the intentions of getting ejected. I went there with the intentions of just telling Kobe, 'You got to relax. You're hitting the wrong person. Don't you know you're hitting Ron Artest?'" -Ron Artest, 05.06.09
by Steve Weinman on Jul 5, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh Yay!
This is great news. Here we go with the offseason. Bring up #18
Great first step
And great title to the post ha, I love Top Gun. Sheed is the perfect fit for this team, I’m so much less stressed about the rest of the offseason now. Now i can sit back and enjoy Summer League play, go Fazekas!
I couldn't be happier...
This started out as a scenario beyond what I even dream about when it comes to Celtics acquisitions.. and after spending 14 hours painting my place today I finally sat down (exausted) with some food to see this. Perhaps there are basketball gods afterall.
Next step, IMO, spend the money that was set aside for BBD on a backup PG and most importantly a wing player capable of giving Pierce a rest.
SWEET
Can’t wait for Wednesday to have that contract signed!
! ! ! I am sooo excited ! ! !
I was just over on the Spurs blog when someone flashed this news! If this is true, the Spurs are really deflated…they think Sheed was their hope to match the Lakers. (I still feel that, healthy, we match favorably with Lakers.) They were convinced Sheed was going to sign with them because of the tax advantages in Texas over Massachusetts, and the weather. This will put us out of reach!!! Gotta love it!!!
WOOO HOO
Awesome nws, now just sign Grant Hill and BBD and we will be good to go
PG: Rondo / Vet FA
SG: Ray / House
SF: PP / Hill
PF:KG / BBD??
C: Perk / Sheed
He's 35 and he shoots Three's ....easy G17
It might be good news – time reveals all does it not?
He is a “hired gun” for two years. Hope he shows up in shape and ready to play.
He can be a great boost, or an old dude who is suddenly looks like Artis Gilmore in a green jersey. We’ll see.
I am guessing it is better money than was spent on Scali ($15 million) and glad we are not wasting money on Marbury.
I have a “Need for Sheed” but I also have to see the Deed (is done) by next June and hanging in the windows.
What I don’t have a Need for is Injury Bingo over at the old folk’s home.
Don’t forget BBD and I hate Three’s
Is it Soup Yet?
by Master Po on Jul 5, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
remind me again...
you like the Celtics right?
Po you’re brining a new definition to curmudgeon.
I think would rather have Marion over Sheed, but Sheed isn’t bad with what’s available in our price range.
When Perk was asked what he thought of Howard winning the gold medal this summer, he responded: "What’s his impression of me after I won a ring?"
Exactly. Here you are on June 17, 2008, look at that smile.
When Perk was asked what he thought of Howard winning the gold medal this summer, he responded: "What’s his impression of me after I won a ring?"
This reminds me of the Love Boat episode where Isaac...
…wait…
…damn you, Po.
Get over Scal
Look, we know you don’t like the guy but the soup is done and there are a lot worse contracts in the NBA than Scal’s. We all want BBD in the house.
We should make a play for Hakim Warrick.
As I posted yesterday, Warrick can cover the backup 3 and 4, and could be had for TA and BBD in a sign and trade. The Cs would probably have to send a few bucks to Memphis to make it work.
Deal Length
Was dreading a 3 or 4 year deal. I can live with 2 years.
by Rickety Walking Stick on Jul 5, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions
Perfect Fit
Excellent work from Ainge and the rest of Celtics management. He was the perfect fit— for Rivers’ offense and for the team in general. He just has to give us 25-30 minutes a game.
It would be nice to resign BBD too. I think that’s likely given the state of the market.
Minutes
Brick, you think he’ll be playing that much? If we resign BBD which I think we do, I would guess we’re looking at this per 96 minutes:
KG 32
Perk 28
Sheed 20
BBD 16
Then again, it also will involve match-ups, foul trouble and injuries.
Ooooops
If BBD is going to the Spurs, then strike the minutes conversation. But shoot, we need some bigs. Does this mean the summer team bigs are playing for a contract?
def could see BBD back
maybe he takes the offer sheet and hopes for better luck next year? with the injury/age of the guys ahead he should still get decent minutes
Yeah!!
We were all in such a need for Sheed! WoW our bench just got a huge boost.
The Celtics need to use this momentum and convince Grant Hill to get onboard. Then, bring back BBD and I’m pretty confident about our team baby!
Teamwork...
Defense...
Ubuntu...
The Boston Celtics
This move
has to really improve our chances of signing Grant Hill now! I wonder if Doc knew this was going to happen when he talked to Hill today ?
Great News
This also takes some of the pressure off of the other players on the second unit.
I’m stunned though he only took two years. I would have thought three.
Oh Man!
I was just watching parts of the game between the Celtics and the Pistons played on 30.01.2009 (my birthday!) just to check on Sheed playing against us, and to enjoy a little green bball, some KG (it’s been a long time!) and then bang! Jeff drops this news on us.
Go Celtics!!!
Teamwork...
Defense...
Ubuntu...
The Boston Celtics
MORE BREAKING NEWS ON THE C'S????
Watching Sports Sunday on Comcast and Felger said more breaking news on another FA coming in for the C’S + Breaking News on who is leaving the C’S( OR CLOSE TO LEAVING). I really hope they are talking about Marbury leaving and not BBD
i think they are talking about baby...
i am getting the feeling baby doesn’t really want to stay here
by celticinorlando on Jul 5, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
GRANT HILL WILL BE A C!!!!!!!!
Tanguay just said Hill will be a free agent by the end of the week. It is a fact!!!!!
BBD GOING TO THE SPURS
According to Tanguay, BBD will likely be going to the Spurs
spurs site doesn't have it.
When Perk was asked what he thought of Howard winning the gold medal this summer, he responded: "What’s his impression of me after I won a ring?"
it seems like Tanguay is reporting it.
I hate Tanguay.
When I can actually help Jeff again running the blog, I will try and crush that smug bug.
When Perk was asked what he thought of Howard winning the gold medal this summer, he responded: "What’s his impression of me after I won a ring?"
Im not BS'n just reporting what CSN said.
They also said Grant Hill will be a Celtic by Friday.
Too bad.
I really liked Baby’s fire and spirit. That’s too bad…but I’ll take Sheed and another title over a nice guy.
Awesome Celtics prints, $35
by frank.patterson on Jul 5, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions
Great news.
We now have a true big man who can rebound and spread the floor — and he’s won a championship.
best Sheed moment of last season for a celtic fan...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH—0rDN_Ic
Hang on to the trash talking we are going to have next season! wohoo
Teamwork...
Defense...
Ubuntu...
The Boston Celtics
OK, I cave
Signing Sheed to 2 years is ok by me
if he brings us a Championship, I’ll love him forever and deny that I ever hated him
and if not, I’ll just say I told you so
:)
"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" Henry V
Right after Blue (our new backup PG)
You’re my boy Blue.
When Perk was asked what he thought of Howard winning the gold medal this summer, he responded: "What’s his impression of me after I won a ring?"
KG knows t takes five...
One more old school guy left to come play for us.. you guessed it: Grant Hill
Give me OId School anytime baby:
PP, KG, RA, SHEED, HILL
Teamwork...
Defense...
Ubuntu...
The Boston Celtics
Tanguay said Hill to Boston is a Done deal too!!!!!!!
Tanguay said Hill will sign by the end of the weel
everyone hates us anyway
why not add one more log to the fire?
"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" Henry V
the Fakers would give the C’s a run for their money on that one.
by homer simpson on Jul 5, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Great deal for the contract length too...
If it doesn’t work out, we have another $6 mill in expiring deals to go with KG.
YES!
Now DA needs to clear out some deadwood
Like TA and Scal, and maybe House, in order to bring in a quality 7th man type wing or PG. There’s got to be some team out there (with a guy on a two year deal at $6m a year) looking to clear up some cap room next year.
Or maybe the Cs can bribe a team with some cash, TA, Scal and $2m for Earl Watson might work.
Yes
but Tanguay said they won’t likely do that. You have to believe Tanguay is in the know because he broke the news about Sheed to start with and Grant Hill signing
Yes
As official as can be. Tanguay said he will sign by the end of the week . Probably sign the same day as Sheed so they can have a press conference together
If Danny doesn’t match the offer, I’ll have to take back all the evil, nasty things I said about Master Po.
I hate eating crow.
I don't understand . . .
I mean why give an interview more or less saying the Cs would match the offer?
I don’t get it. I can justify letting BBD go, as well as Leon, but why bother making statements to the press saying otherwise?
Anyway, pass the salt. Ah, screw the salt.
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEA BOY!!!!!!!!
welcome sheed. I think he looks good in Green (no homo, lol).
by EatSleepBreatheGreen on Jul 5, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions
So much is happening so fast
So many moves happening rapid fire all the sudden, my head is spinning. And with Nomar coming back to fenway tomorrow I’m gonna be very emotional. This has the makings of an insane week.
Does the Sheed dance replace the Posey hug?
He just made our closing unit so much stronger…
WE’RE BACK BABY!
I'd be surprised if FA can't get something for BBD
I can understand that a non-contender might not want to pay BBD over $4m a year, but what if they could more a contract they don’t need to pay him this year?
If SA signs him to an offer sheet, Ainge needs to get on the phone and figure out how to match the deal and move BBD for some bench help. If won’t be easy, since he’s a BYC player, but maybe they can combine TA, also a BYC and Scal and come up with something.
explain further
Why would BBD accept C’s counteroffer only to get himself traded to somewhere else he may not want to be – what am I missing?
Is it Soup Yet?
he has no choice
the c’s can match any offer sheet he signs and keep him, there is no rule against turning around and trading him (after some time though.)
well
thats the teams leverage – if SAS really want BBD, the C’s can say “we’re going to match, unless you want to do a S&T”
BBD agrees because he gets to be in SA with the contract he wanted. Celts do it to get something. SAS do it so they don’t lose BBD.
They’d have to actually want TA or House though – I doubt they rate BBD highly enough to take TA for nothing – and we’d have to take back something from them to match – most likely SAS and BOS probably are bad trade partners for a BBD S&T.
BBD a Spur
If it’s true that BBD is going to the Spurs then we can bring back Leon when he’s healthy. I think one of the reasons they didn’t tender a contract to Leon was because he was injured and they had a roster spot tied up with BBD. Now that spot is open.
Leon has been insulted - he won't be back - and I don't blame him
and NO – I don’t want to re-open this discussion
Is it Soup Yet?
I disagree
its a business – and Leon will be back if the C’s can offer him the best deal, I don’t think the “insult” thing is anything more than rhetoric by athletes, i also don’t think Powe was insulted, its not like he was going to be taking the vet min before his injury. if you dont want to debate this fine, just ignore me in the first place.
PO, I wrote Wyc a very forceful e mail,
and I expect them to keep a roster spot open for Powe.
well good luck with that
But I expect Powe to be back like I expect my taxes to go down
Is it Soup Yet?
ok, the post I promised is up
enjoy Dr. Strangelove – as it is a strange love indeed to love the Sheed
"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" Henry V
hmmm...
If Glen Davis is leaving, I’m wondering if there’s any reasonable chance Robert Swift could be a serviceable backup center (that is, something more than POB).
Wow...
was just thinking… imagine how EPIC a Celtics-Lakers final would be this season… So many story lines, so many characters.
David Stern is probably already coaching the refs to make this happen.
Great add to keep up and pass other top contenders
perk will match up fine with shaq vs cavs
and lakers signing artest will only swap out ariza who are both good at the same things except trash talking
by celticsfanregardless on Jul 5, 2009 11:44 PM EDT reply actions
the need for sheed
i like the move it makes us a contender as long as he does not dog it and get out of line now we need a backup point gaurd and a center how about pachulia …..
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