Fri 18 Jan 2008
Cassell A Celtic?
Posted by Stephen Rhodes under Main
Like anything else, NBA rumors are constant and for the most part untrue; but that doesn’t stop the spreading, regardless. The hottest rumor going right now is, according to Jon Barry of ESPN.com and verified by the Orange County Register, Cassell could provide some insurance in the event that Celtics starting guard Rajon Rondo has more back problems.
Cassell, even at 38, is still considered a valued piece for a team that has champiuonship aspirations; he is in the final year of a 2-year contract paying him $6.15 million this season; Cassell stated that he plans to play one more season. Cassell also said that trade speculation doesn’t bother him as he knows that it is business, in nature. What’s most telling is the statement Cassell made about his current skills: “I know for a fact that I can play at a high level. I might (not) score 26 points for eight straight games, like the first year I got here. But I know for a fact that I can get 16-17 points a night, at the age of 38.” Yeah, OK Sam - if you say so. And I think it is highly unlikely that Boston wants to take on additional salary at this point in time - therefore, I don’t see a deal happening.
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January 18th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Getting Sam Cassell would be huge for the C’s. I couldn’t explain how big it would for ‘em - he’d fit in perfectly, giving ‘em key minutes, buckets, and clutchness during the Playoffs. Cassell is a WINNER along with being a very good mid-range and 3-point shooter. I wouldn’t doubt his ability to get ‘em 16-17 points a nite if needed & called upon to do so. Cassell matching up against Billups would be fun to watch and it would close the gap between the C’s and the Detroit Pistons.
January 18th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
This would be a tough trade salary cap wise… I tried a deal between both of these with the C’s getting Cassell on Trade Machine (VERY FUN!) @ ESPN.com
I did get a 4-team trade to work twice (in 1 try) with: Milwaukee, New Jersey, Golden State, and Portland. Big Names like: Jason Kidd, Baron Davis, Michael Redd, Vince Carter, and Richard Jefferson were MOVED & it Turned out just fine! It’s fun & it’s a great way to be a GM ~ Everyone should take a shot @ making a trade!