Breaking News: Suns near deal with Matt Barnes

[Chaplin]

I am speechless. Barnes isn't all-world or anything, but I figured he would command more than the minimum. This is a coup by the Suns if this is indeed true--he's becoming a solid all-around player and with minutes should do very well with us. So it looks like our second unit is going to be Lopez/Diaw/Barnes in the frontcourt. That's not too bad--got some defense there and some scoring pop assuming Diaw isn't passive and Barbosa is still with us.

 

[mojorizen7]

Matt Barnes VIDEO
It's a cheap shot....but it's against the SPURS.
I wish i knew how to embed these videos dammit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F256m3T-qKE
Another cheap shot....but it's against the Mavs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HD_cnpDQcKc&feature=related

 

[mojorizen7]

Now on to his basketball skills.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNcIgrTTt7g

 

[tobiazz]

I am speechless. Barnes isn't all-world or anything, but I figured he would command more than the minimum. This is a coup by the Suns if this is indeed true--he's becoming a solid all-around player and with minutes should do very well with us. So it looks like our second unit is going to be Lopez/Diaw/Barnes in the frontcourt. That's not too bad--got some defense there and some scoring pop assuming Diaw isn't passive and Barbosa is still with us.

Barnes may lead that group of three in rebounding if he receives comparable minutes.

 

[tobiazz]

This is an exciting minimum signing. I would have thought he would get a LLE somewhere, or something to that effect.

 

[HooverDam]

I am speechless. Barnes isn't all-world or anything, but I figured he would command more than the minimum. This is a coup by the Suns if this is indeed true--he's becoming a solid all-around player and with minutes should do very well with us. So it looks like our second unit is going to be Lopez/Diaw/Barnes in the frontcourt. That's not too bad--got some defense there and some scoring pop assuming Diaw isn't passive and Barbosa is still with us.

Its now being reported on Suns.com, so I think we can toss the 'assuming its true' out the window- its true!

 

[damo]

Sucks for Tucker, but great signing all things considered.
Until an article comes out tomorrow saying he's signed for more in Charlotte or some junk.

Edit: Scratch that, didn't see that up there.

 

[mojorizen7]

http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZCxdm565MOUS

Its now being reported on Suns.com, so I think we can toss the 'assuming its true' out the window- its true!

Awesome!

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And just in the nick of time too.......my cynicism had about reached an all-time high with the SUNS putrid off-season thus far.

 

[Irish]

My read on it is that Barnes is going to be mostly at SF and Tucker at SG. We keep hearing that Tucker is a lot shorter than his listed size.

Someone suggested that Barnes MIGHT b a kind of "Marion Lite". He's very atheletic, finishes well, and is a solid rebounder. I don't expect his defense to be at Marion's level (or close), but he could be similar to Marion in being a streaky three point shooter that requires guarding..

 

[mojorizen7]

I only wish the SUNS would've locked this guy up long-term somehow. I'm telling you guys....he's going to have a breakout season and will command alot of attention next year.
*no jinx

 

[mathbzh]

Great signing for this price.

 

[Irish]

I only wish the SUNS would've locked this guy up long-term somehow. I'm telling you guys....he's going to have a breakout season and will command alot of attention next year.
*no jinx

That's WHY he signed. Some buys like Rose have come here an failed. But the list of guys who signed for minimum that went on is bigger things include Steven Hunter, Tim Thomas, and Gordan Giricek.

 

[AceP]

Wow, really a shocking news!

Barnes supposed to be a MLE guy! Pietrus got full MLE in Orlando, his performance was about same good as Barnes in regular season, and Barnes was way better in playoff!

How could Kerr got him by Veteran Minimal?? That's really really amazing!!

 

[SirStefan32]

Very nice signing.

 

[Sunshooter]

I love this signing.

 

[dodie53]

I'm also surprised this guy isn't making more money.

i'm surprised too.

good signing by the suns!

 

[mjb21aztd]

Great signing in Barnes i'm happy just like everyone hopefully he can bring some rebounding,energy, and denfense for us in the playoffs can't believe we got him for this price very nice

 

[Griffin]

Good signing. Barnes must be thinking one year alongside Steve Nash will earn him a bigger contract from someone next year. He's probably right too.

 

[mojorizen7]

That's WHY he signed. Some buys like Rose have come here an failed. But the list of guys who signed for minimum that went on is bigger things include Steven Hunter, Tim Thomas, and Gordan Giricek.

?

 

[Mr Bottomtooth]

Damn it!
Great signing by the Suns. Wanted the Spurs to go after him.

 

[sly fly]

A poor man's Tayshaun Prince.

Quality addition.

 

[Ollie]

Great addition considering the price. I just hope that coach Porter doesn't envision him as a power forward.

 

[Mainstreet]

Matt Barnes is a great value signing. The East Valley Tribune article by Jerry Brown acts like it is a done deal. I know the link has already has been mentioned but here is what caught my eye from the article.

The Suns put a shot of adrenaline into their team and what had been a sleepy free-agency period by signing ex-Golden State small forward Matt Barnes to a one-year contract.

“He’s the perfect player for us, an athletic guy who runs the floor, finishes at the basket and can shoot the outside shot,” Suns general manager Steve Kerr said. “He’s also a guy who has had big games in the playoffs for Golden State and likes the big stage.”

I also found the mention of the PG situation encouraging.

Kerr said he remains optimistic that second-round pick Goran Dragic can be a Sun in the fall, despite his comments last week to a Spanish newspaper that he expects to play for Tau Ceramica. “That’s not a door we’ve closed by any means,” he said.

There could be some definitive news on the Dragic situation within a week. Sam Cassell, Damon Stoudamire and Jason Williams also remain as free-agent possibilities as a veteran backup to Nash.

http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/121245

 

[Treesquid PhD]

This is a great signing and a great job by Kerr.

 

[nashman]

Good signing, but what the hell with the back up PG?? Put some priority where it should be on backup PG!!!!!!!!!!!