Rashard Lewis sign and trade rumors

bedir than average · 06-04-2007, 01:02 PM

He's been rumored to go to the Knicks for Crawford and Robinson about a week ago. I'm glad that one died as neither Crawford or Robinson meet the needs of the Sonics of a ball distributing point guard.

Latest rumor is that Lewis would go back to his hometown for Shane Battier and the #26

Rockets eye Lewis for Battier | TheNewsTribune.com | Tacoma, WA

If the Sonics can get Acie Law somehow at that point I might be interested. Law is projected in the high teens and low 20s though, so it might be tough.

Law, Allen, Durant, Wilcox, Collison with Battier as the bench forward, Swift as the back up big and which ever of Ridnour/Watson they have left as the bench guard I would feel darn good about the future of the team on the court.

Don't know if I'll ever be confident about the team's actual future.

dlb · 06-04-2007, 03:56 PM

Battier is a Dookie with a ugly wrinkles on his head. Don't foul up Seattle with that.

bedir than average · 06-04-2007, 04:00 PM

Would it really be better to lose the player for nothing?

dlb · 06-04-2007, 05:53 PM

Have you seen the wrinkles? They'll put you off your food.

TexasG · 06-17-2007, 12:11 PM

I don't have a link or anything to confirm this but the local papers have been saying that Mavs would be interested.

Personally I don't think they should because it would take away from Josh Howard. Plus he doesn't really impress me that much.

BravesRule22 · 06-17-2007, 01:38 PM

I dont know who the Mavs have that would interest the Sonics outside of Dirk ( not gonna happen ) and Josh Howard, which I dont think the Mavs would do....

here is something from Rotoworld on Shard :

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According to Tim Povtak of the Orlando Sentinel, the Magic will pursue free agent Rashard Lewis this summer.

Of course, they'll have plenty of competition. Povtak suggests the team will be better off re-signing Darko Milicic to a reasonable deal and then juggle the rest of the roster enough to create cap space and make a run at Gilbert Arenas next offseason.

TexasG · 06-18-2007, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BravesRule22

I dont know who the Mavs have that would interest the Sonics outside of Dirk ( not gonna happen ) and Josh Howard, which I dont think the Mavs would do....

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They definately would not do that. Don't forget that Jason Terry is from Seattle. If they stay in Seattle their ticket sales would sky rocket.

BravesRule22 · 06-18-2007, 10:47 PM

I dont think the Sonics have a need for Terry with Luke and Watson already there, it would take alot more than Terry, IMO

TexasG · 06-18-2007, 10:55 PM

That's if Watson stays.

bedir than average · 06-18-2007, 10:59 PM

Yes, one of Watson/Ridnour will be gone.

TexasG · 06-18-2007, 11:09 PM

Watson is the kind of player that I believe Avery Johnson wants in Dallas. Terry can be an exciting player however he needs the ball in his hands to be effective. Devin Harris needs the opportunity to show that he can run the point (as a starter) in Dallas. He also needs the ball in his hands to be effective so it's reasonable to think that Terry will be on his way out. Watson would a pretty good backup to Harris in Dallas.

I don't want to turn this in to a Dallas topic so as for Rashard ... I think the best place for him would be Houston (for obvious reasons). Although Minnesota would be an interesting place for him. He and Garnett would be a fun forward combo to watch.

BravesRule22 · 06-19-2007, 01:58 PM

Big News surrounding Lewis from Rotoworld :

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According to the New York Post, the agent for Rashard Lewis may have mishandled the paperwork regarding Lewis' intentions of opting out of the final two years of his deal.

While the Post's Peter Vecsey did not quote anyone in his column who may have first-hand knowledge of what happened, he suggests that Tony Dutt, Lewis' agent, missed the deadline to inform Seattle of his client's decision, a move that would negate Lewis' ability to become a free agent. Vecsey's column is rather speculative, but if this turns out to be factual, it will be huge news for Lewis and Seattle, especially considering it's expected to pick Kevin Durant in the draft, a player who would essentially replace Lewis.

06-04-2007, 01:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
bedir than average Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,256	Rashard Lewis sign and trade rumors He's been rumored to go to the Knicks for Crawford and Robinson about a week ago. I'm glad that one died as neither Crawford or Robinson meet the needs of the Sonics of a ball distributing point guard. Latest rumor is that Lewis would go back to his hometown for Shane Battier and the #26 Rockets eye Lewis for Battier \| TheNewsTribune.com \| Tacoma, WA If the Sonics can get Acie Law somehow at that point I might be interested. Law is projected in the high teens and low 20s though, so it might be tough. Law, Allen, Durant, Wilcox, Collison with Battier as the bench forward, Swift as the back up big and which ever of Ridnour/Watson they have left as the bench guard I would feel darn good about the future of the team on the court. Don't know if I'll ever be confident about the team's actual future. __________________ US Men's National Team World Cup Qualifying \| Democracy in Sports Meets My First Campaign "You're only so sure you're right because they're so sure you're wrong." Orson Scott Card in Xenocide

06-04-2007, 04:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
bedir than average Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,256	Would it really be better to lose the player for nothing? __________________ US Men's National Team World Cup Qualifying \| Democracy in Sports Meets My First Campaign "You're only so sure you're right because they're so sure you're wrong." Orson Scott Card in Xenocide

06-17-2007, 12:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
TexasG Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Irving Posts: 20	From what I hear the Mavs are interested I don't have a link or anything to confirm this but the local papers have been saying that Mavs would be interested. Personally I don't think they should because it would take away from Josh Howard. Plus he doesn't really impress me that much.

06-18-2007, 10:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
BravesRule22 Basketball Community Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,089	I dont think the Sonics have a need for Terry with Luke and Watson already there, it would take alot more than Terry, IMO __________________ Braves, Knicks, Bucs, Louisville

06-18-2007, 10:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
bedir than average Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,256	Yes, one of Watson/Ridnour will be gone. __________________ US Men's National Team World Cup Qualifying \| Democracy in Sports Meets My First Campaign "You're only so sure you're right because they're so sure you're wrong." Orson Scott Card in Xenocide

06-04-2007, 03:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
dlb Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,115	Battier is a Dookie with a ugly wrinkles on his head. Don't foul up Seattle with that.

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dlb Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,115	Have you seen the wrinkles? They'll put you off your food.

06-18-2007, 10:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
TexasG Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Irving Posts: 20	That's if Watson stays.

06-18-2007, 11:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
TexasG Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Irving Posts: 20	Watson is the kind of player that I believe Avery Johnson wants in Dallas. Terry can be an exciting player however he needs the ball in his hands to be effective. Devin Harris needs the opportunity to show that he can run the point (as a starter) in Dallas. He also needs the ball in his hands to be effective so it's reasonable to think that Terry will be on his way out. Watson would a pretty good backup to Harris in Dallas. I don't want to turn this in to a Dallas topic so as for Rashard ... I think the best place for him would be Houston (for obvious reasons). Although Minnesota would be an interesting place for him. He and Garnett would be a fun forward combo to watch.