Arroyo to the Celtics?
by Ben R on Aug 29, 2009 1:48 AM EDT
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At least according to ESPN's Alfredo Berrios, who cites various league sources that suggest that Arroyo plans an NBA return with either the Celtics or the Bucks.
According to several sources, Arroyo, represented by Leon Rose, is in talks to join either the Boston Celtics or the Milwaukee Bucks. However, both teams told ESPN.com's Chris Sheridan that they have had no contact whatsoever with Arroyo or his representatives.
On Saturday, El Nuevo Dia, a newspaper out of Puerto Rico, reported that Arroyo was close to signing a deal with the Chicago Bulls. According to the report, the agreement would be for one season and $1 million.
Link: http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-43-92/FIBA-Americas-Qualifier--Day-3.html
Arroyo, for all practical purposes, is a fairly solid backup point who last played for Orlando, and would round out the Celtics' backcourt rotation nicely. The Bucks' interest also suggests that they've all but lost interest in retaining Sessions or have worked out a deal with another team (likely the Clippers).
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I'm confused on what they said about the Bulls
The report also said that according to El Nuevo Dia, Arroyo was close to a deal with the Bulls on Saturday. Is Berrios talking about THIS Saturday (today) or last Saturday?
by Tai on Aug 29, 2009 2:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
who knows?
hate to generalize, but it seems like every time I hear a breaking rumor with a European newspaper as the source, it turns out to be false
"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" Henry V
by Jeff Clark on Aug 29, 2009 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to believe that report is false — why would Chicago be offering Arroyo a contract when they have Derrick Rose, Kirk Hinrich, Jannero Pargo and Lindsey Hunter on their payroll?
Chicago have also publicly said that they’re not attempting to add another player to their roster. That they’re happy with the guys they have and will be starting the season with them. The one guy they’re waiting on is Aaron Gray, but they expect him to take the qualifying offer and rejoin the squad in due course.
I don’t believe this rumour for a second. It’s nonsense.
by Who on Aug 29, 2009 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope the second part of the article is false but...
I’d like the first part where it says we are interested in him to be true.
by Mike-Dub on Aug 29, 2009 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Chicago report makes sense
If they’re moving Hinrich, which has been widely commented on for practically the entire summer. They need to move him to open up more 2010 cap space, he’s been on the block since Rose was drafted, and he was nearly traded to Portland earlier this summer.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
by Ben R on Aug 30, 2009 3:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great to know that you have your geography in order lol.
Puerto Rico is in the Caribbean Sea, you know a territory of the United States with prospects of becoming the 51st State.
by BudweiserCeltic on Aug 29, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not!!
not European newspaper, Puerto Rican newspaper.
by celt4ever on Aug 29, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just a dumb American, what do I know?
"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" Henry V
by Jeff Clark on Aug 29, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would be nice
Arroyo can surely play the game and could make our bench even better.
by greenwise on Aug 29, 2009 3:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
solid backup, but can he still play?
In Kobe we trust!
by robi s on Aug 29, 2009 4:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks for the heads up Ben R!
just added this to the front page
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by Jeff Clark on Aug 29, 2009 8:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No problem
Glad to help.
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by Ben R on Aug 30, 2009 3:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Arroyo is a ball hog — The Celtics need a backup point guard who’ll share the ball and run the offense. Arroyo isn’t that player.
by Who on Aug 29, 2009 8:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe you're right but
Arroyo is better than the other choices we’ve talked about this summer. He’s a seasoned player with a good handle.
by BleedinGreen417 on Aug 29, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we’re better off with someone that is a bit of a ball hog as a backup PG.
by BudweiserCeltic on Aug 29, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the team is better off in the regular season with a point guard who’ll dominate the ball and allow others to play off of him … but I think the team will be worse off come playoff time.
In the playoffs, the team should have two of it’s big three on the floor at times and have Rondo on the floor for 35-40 minutes. I think they’re better off with finishers rather than creators as role players in that situation.
by Who on Aug 29, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good points, and persuasive, Who. But one problem is, can the Celtics afford to have so much riding on Rondo? They can’t win a title without Garnett, but maybe they can with a reasonable backup for Rondo. If so, should the Celtics bring that guy in and develop the team’s play with him in during backup minutes? (Or is that guy Daniels?)
by no kidding on Aug 29, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s a tough one … not sure the Celtics would be able to win a title without Rondo. Perhaps with one of the league’s best backup point guards, but probably not the minimum contract variety.
I’d still be somewhat wary of another creator at the point in the playoffs with the Big Three still around. Less so without Rondo, but I’d still lean towards a finisher versus a creator.
by NBR on Aug 30, 2009 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like more white noise
I just don’t see where any of this makes any sense. Milwaukee wants to add a 4th PG that puts them over the luxury tax threshold? Chicago who has claimed they are going forward with what they have would add a 4th PG? Just doesn’t make sense to me on those to points so to me I think this whole thing is an agent using foreign newspapers to try to force something into reality.
by nickagneta on Aug 29, 2009 9:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Both make sense
If you accept the notion that Sessions and Hinrich are on their way out.
Sessions has been widely rumored to be on Skiles’ bad side; something of that nature must have been true for Skiles to play Ridnour, a horribly inferior player, in front of him for most of the year. If Sessions leaves, Milwaukee can add a cheap third point guard for the minimum than matching say a MLE offer for Sessions when they don’t really want him. Given Milwaukee’s financial situation, having Arroyo come for the minimum and having Sessions leave would be a financial boon as far as they’re concerned.
As I noted above, Hinrich has been on the block since Rose was drafted. He’s overpaid, cuts into their 2010 cap space, and was nearly traded to Portland earlier this summer. Arroyo would be a decent backup behind Rose.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
by Ben R on Aug 30, 2009 3:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not bad
for an insurance policy 3rd or 4th PG.
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by Birdbrain on Aug 29, 2009 11:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
next
Arroyo was here in Detroit with Pistons and was a trainwreck …both on & off the court
by Motown on Aug 29, 2009 11:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Carlos Arroyo is playing in FIBA America's championship
Carlos Arroyo is playing in the FIBA America’s championship (august, 26 to September, 6 ) taking place in San Juan Puerto Rico.
After three games played Arroyo has been playing great. He is the most valuable player (so far) playing in that tournament!
FG%= 71.4%, 2pts%=72.7%, 3pt%=66.7%, FT%=86.7%, 7.3 assists per game,
by CharlesDarwin on Aug 29, 2009 11:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
against what type of competition, he wouldnt be half as good as that in the nba
by celtics94 on Aug 29, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As a backup point, we need a player opposite to Rondo: One who can shoot and tries to score.
by P2 on Aug 29, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Arroyo played well against Team USA a few years ago when he played for Puerto Rico.
by Celtic33Pride on Aug 29, 2009 5:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Arroyo Good
Good pickup for Celts’, sign him for the bench.
by br0nxb0mbers23 on Aug 29, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well there looking for a backup give him the 1.3 and the rosters prity much complete, i dont see why they wouldnt sign him
by celtics94 on Aug 29, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Arroyo is playing great at the FIBA Competition in San Juan
PUR – Arroyo and Scola the best in their positions:
SAN JUAN (2009 FIBA Americas Championship) – Guard Carlos Arroyo of Puerto Rico and center Luis Scola of Argentina have showed without a doubt that they are the best in their positions and respective national teams after the first round of competition in the FIBA Americas Championship.
Arroyo leads the Puerto Rican team with an average of 18.2 points, 5.8 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 4 games, all won by the host team.
After the loss of Jose Juan Barea due to injury, Arroyo has been one of the main offensive weapons, and despite averaging 18.2 points, he hasn’t taken many shots because of his high percentage from the field (60.6%).
http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/news/lateNews/p/newsid/31923/arti.html
We need to sign this guy! There is nothing best left out there!
by CharlesDarwin on Aug 31, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Signed with Detroit
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
by Ben R on Sep 2, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, then there are still a lot of big names out there, but the Celtics don't need Anybody else!
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by br0nxb0mbers23 on Sep 3, 2009 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now that Jeff got his geography straight, I can sleep easier knowing Im not in Europe but back in the sunny Caribbean area, flyfishing and playing golf.. lolol
by Reyquila on Aug 29, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
What position do you think they’ll play Arroyo?
by br0nxb0mbers23 on Aug 30, 2009 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buck have 3 PG already
Milwakee has RIdinour, Brandon Jennings and Ukic. Now Jennings may not be a true PG. But they may have already moved on from Sessions when they picked Jennings.
by Green is Good on Aug 30, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Line up Poss
Having a true point would allow you to play Daniels at SG and play Scal or Walker at the wing. Add Sheed and BBD or Williams and that is a serious second lineup, even without Eddie money. Bettween Eddie and Arroyo you don’t loose much on D. Both are on the weak side as far as Defense.
by Green is Good on Aug 30, 2009 11:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
u mean eddie mansion
or money mansion
by celtics94 on Aug 31, 2009 12:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Arroyo Shouldn't get a lot of minutes on the bench
by br0nxb0mbers23 on Aug 31, 2009 10:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YANKEES SUCK!...
sorry Mods had to lol.
by Mike-Dub on Aug 31, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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