If Cassell were to be Bought Out: C's or Cavs?

heathmalc · Post #1 » by **heathmalc** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:38 pm

It is being reported that Sam Cassell and the Clippers have an agreement on a buyout.

For weeks it has been rumored that he would goto the Celts...but there may be a hitch.

The Cavaliers still have their MLE and LeBron has openly stated that he wanted him. To make things more complicated, the Cavs are saying that he can start for them...which may interest Sam so he can get a new contract.

It's looking like it's 50-50 right now, we'll see who gets him.

BillessuR6 · Post #2 » by **BillessuR6** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:48 pm

Seriously? Is this true? :clap:

We are waiting for you Sam! If he goes to the cavs that would be the biggest joke ever!

EvadedHavoc · Post #3 » by **EvadedHavoc** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:51 pm

i was about to go and catch some Z's but now this latest development has caught my attention

BillessuR6 · Post #4 » by **BillessuR6** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:54 pm

Cavs payroll this season after the trade is $80,849,841!!! Ours is $74,626,104.

There is no way they offer Cassell their MLE! They just can`t afford to add this much sallary...it is not like they are the knicks...

EvadedHavoc · Post #5 » by **EvadedHavoc** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:57 pm

To OP where did you find out about this anyways? Radio? Friend? Ect.

phoolishly_insane · Post #6 » by **phoolishly_insane** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:53 pm

Link????

GreenGrizz · Post #7 » by **GreenGrizz** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:09 pm

I want him in Boston. We are not really going anywhere with Rondo.

Post #8 » by **canman1971** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:13 pm

GreenGrizz wrote:I want him in Boston. We are not really going anywhere with Rondo.

Have you seen how this team plays without Rondo? Rondo still will play 30-35 minutes per game, so the only thing that is left is 13-18 minutes. Cassell would be nice for those, but if he can start for the Cavs, he might do it.

Post #9 » by **sully00** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:15 pm

If the Cavs have the full exception left that would mean they could offer Sam I Am something in the area of 1.5-1.9 mil for the rest of the year. While certainly a factor I would imagine that role would have even more to do with it.

Sam is half the player Rondo is at this point so if we are going nowhere with Rondo were are we going with a 40 year old Cassell?

GreenGrizz · Post #10 » by **GreenGrizz** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:16 pm

Rondo is very inconsistent. We can't afford to have him like that on the playoff run. Cassell will give you every game. I learned that lesson when we had Dennis Johnson. I always undestimated him over his old age.

Celts17Pride · Post #11 » by **Celts17Pride** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:18 pm

GreenGrizz wrote:I want him in Boston. We are not really going anywhere with Rondo.

41-11?

GreenGrizz · Post #12 » by **GreenGrizz** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:26 pm

We are supposed to blow teams out every game.

Post #13 » by **sully00** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:32 pm

GreenGrizz wrote:Rondo is very inconsistent. We can't afford to have him like that on the playoff run. Cassell will give you every game. I learned that lesson when we had Dennis Johnson. I always undestimated him over his old age.

Are you in Europe or drinking because it is snowing out
(old college tradition). Dennis Johnson retired at 35.

Rondo just destroyed Sam Cassell head to head and what part of his game is inconsistent. Sam is coming to back him up if at all, maybe play in a 2 point guard line up some. But make no mistake you are overestimating Sam way more than you underestimated Dennis Johnson.

Matt34520 · Post #14 » by **Matt34520** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:42 pm

I don't like it when someone posts somthing with no link. I don't see this anywhere else online.

celticfan42487 · Post #15 » by **celticfan42487** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:47 pm

I can't find a link anywhere as well.

And we'll see about CLE. We still have the bi-annual exception if I'm right and Cassel may be worth it.

meatball sub · Post #16 » by **meatball sub** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:56 pm

I'd actually be in favor of Rondo coming off the bench. He can create for himself and the offense with the bench more than with the Big 3. We would be MUCH better with Sam as the starter since he has been in the playoffs a dozen times and won a couple rings. Rondo is much more effective as the flour general, I can see him as our franchise player in 5-6 years since he has to dominate the ball and run the offense to be effective. I read here a couple days ago that it's because KG and Rondo have the same need of things running through them offensively to be effective, I agree with that. Since Rondo took big strides with KG out of the lineup I think our team would be nasty if they were split up after going 34-9 together.

Celts17Pride · Post #17 » by **Celts17Pride** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:01 pm

bove310 wrote: We would be MUCH better with Sam as the starter since he has been in the playoffs a dozen times and won a couple rings. Rondo is much more effective as the flour general, I can see him as our franchise player in 5-6 years since he has to dominate the ball and run the offense to be effective.

Did you happen to catch the Celtics/Clipper game? Sam is a 15-20 minute a game player right now. Rondo is a better starter and should continue to start. The big question is the end of the game with 3 minutes left, that's were Cassell value is at the end of the game.

meatball sub · Post #18 » by **meatball sub** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:09 pm

Did you not see the game? Cassell got ejected in the first half.

floyd · Post #19 » by **floyd** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:16 pm

GreenGrizz wrote:I want him in Boston. We are not really going anywhere with Rondo.

Then we're not going anywhere. Dennis Johnson is not walking through that door.

Celts17Pride · Post #20 » by **Celts17Pride** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:18 pm

bove310 wrote:Cassell got ejected in the first half.

because Rondo was owning him.