January 31st, 2008 
Stephen Rhodes 
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Well so much for the rumors of former Memphis Grizzlies point guard Damon Stoudamire going to the Boston Celtics or Phoenix Suns; ESPN reports Wednesday that Stoudamire informed the San Antonio Spurs that he will sign with them this week.? Last weekend, Stoudamire and the Grizzlies reportedly reached a verbal deal on a contract buyout, with ESPN saying that he will clear waivers Thursday night and then join the Spurs for the amount of $545,000 for the balance of the season.
With the imminent signing, Stoudamire will get the chance to start at point guard for the Spurs in place of Tony Parker, who is out indefinitely with a heel injury.? In 29 games this season, Stoudamire has averaged 7.5 PPG and 4.3 APG.? The Stoudamire signing may now hasten the Celtics’ need to sign a point guard as a backup to Rajon Rondo; perhaps now the Celtics’ periscope has its sights set on Los Angeles Clippers point guard Sam Cassell.
