HoopsWorld Says PJ Likely A Sun

[Sunsman44]

I don't know how valid HoopsWorld is nor do I know what type of credentials and sources writer Bill Ingram has with his articles on HoopsWorld, but he wrote yesterday that quote, "PJ Brown will likely wind up in Phoenix."

His article chronicles the Mavs and how they are quote, "One of two teams that are most likely to wind up with Michael Pietrus."

Apparently Mavs are going to pick up Pietrus leaving no money for PJ Brown -- hence why he will sign with Phoenix very soon.

I don't know how accurate this is and still have doubts Suns will land PJ. I have a hunch Suns will end up with Melvin Ely for some reason.

Article link: http://www.hoopsworld.com/article_23001.shtml

 

[CaptainInsano]

Just bad news for now until we get the thumbs up on PJ. Pietrus on the mavs is a great move for them.

So golden state has lost both Pietrus and Richardson? Bad offseason for them, they won't be the same team.

 

[Errntknght]

What I cant figure out is why GS signed or traded for Croshere? You'd think Foyle's rotten contract would be enough for one team.

 

[Joe Mama]

From what I've observed HoopsWorld writers (team writers) have 0 sources, and often times they are just way off with their stories. The Phoenix Suns may in fact end up signing P.J. Brown, but I'll just about guarantee this guy doesn't have any more knowledge on the matter than the average poster on this message board who just reads a lot of basketball news.

Joe

 

[dodie53]

can't the suns sign pietrus?

 

[playstation]

pietrus is a stud, that would be a great move by the mavs imo

he's a great defender by reputation (hopefully nelly didn't kill that in one year). in addition, he's 50% fg and 40% from 3. can't ask for much better from your sg!

harris, pietrus, howard, dirk, diop is a good crew.

 

[azirish]

Isn't Pietrus an RFA?

 

[arwillan]

good news for the suns, havent said that in a long time.


mavs may be deep, but a wise man once said quality > quantity.

 

[Chaplin]

Isn't Pietrus an RFA?

Yes, Pietrus is restricted. The Warriors would be stupid to a) let him get away for nothing and b) let him go to a Western Conference power. The Warriors haven't helped themselves too much this summer, but keeping Pietrus would be a positive for them.

 

[azirish]

Yes, Pietrus is restricted. The Warriors would be stupid to a) let him get away for nothing and b) let him go to a Western Conference power. The Warriors haven't helped themselves too much this summer, but keeping Pietrus would be a positive for them.

Their situation is simple. Pietrus wants a full MLE for five and the Warriors don't want to give it. They have made a qualifying offer of $3.47 for one year. Most indications are they would match deals, but how to do something for less than the full MLE.

Rumor is that the Warriors are also interested in Posey. If Pietrus goes for more than they want to pay, then Posey is likely to deal for a shorter contract.

So far the Mavs have been mentioned about a lot guys, but this may be that agents use them to keep their guys in play. I think they'll do something, but I'd want more than Hoopsworld as a source.

 

[The Commish]

Am I the only one who thinks Pietrus isn't that good?

 

[Chaplin]

Am I the only one who thinks Pietrus isn't that good?

You gotta think he's basically a younger version of Greg Buckner, who is already on the team.

 

[Mainstreet]

Isn't Pietrus an RFA?

If the Suns could sign a player like Pietrus for only a cash investment (like Nash less the large contract) this makes a strong argument for the Suns relying more on experienced FA's rather than the draft... young NBA players that have upside. I'm just using Pietrus as an example. Certainly there are exceptions, like if the Suns could luck into a lotto pick. I wonder if this is what Suns management and D'Antoni are looking at, especially when Shawn leaves?

 

[overseascardfan]

Obviously Cuban doesn't care about the LT penalty. How do you sign Jones, Webber, & Pietrus with a MLE, I mean aren't they saddled with worst contracts than the Suns (Dampier, Terry, Diop) and have Dirk's, Howard's, and Harris' contracts to worry about.

 

[arwillan]

Obviously Cuban doesn't care about the LT penalty. How do you sign Jones, Webber, & Pietrus with a MLE, I mean aren't they saddled with worst contracts than the Suns (Dampier, Terry, Diop) and have Dirk's, Howard's, and Harris' contracts to worry about.

which shows why the nba needs to revise it's salary cap policy (among other things). cuban has probably the most money of all nba owners and that makes it possible for him to sign more/better players. the mavericks are on their way to becoming the next yankees.

 

[mjb21aztd]

I hope we do get PJ Brown we need so if we do get brown he will play the same role as Kurt Thomas right?

 

[hsandhu]

I've only skimmed this thread, but haven't seen anyone answer how in the hell the mavs are gonna sign Pietrus with just the MLE?

 

[fordronken]

I've only skimmed this thread, but haven't seen anyone answer how in the hell the mavs are gonna sign Pietrus with just the MLE?

The Warriors seem to be open to sign and trades. It's kind of up to whether Miami or Dallas can put together a package that Golden State wants more than just re-signing Pietrus themselves.

 

[mjb21aztd]

Sorry man I usually do use periods, but I was in a hurry and had to type that pretty fast.

 

[elindholm]

Pietrus hasn't shown enough yet to warrant more than the MLE. He may get more, but any team that gives him more is taking on quite a risk.

 

[okhoops]

The NBA, unfortunately, rewards guys for potential rather than accomplishments all too often. Pietrus falls into that category.

 

[overseascardfan]

which shows why the nba needs to revise it's salary cap policy (among other things). cuban has probably the most money of all nba owners and that makes it possible for him to sign more/better players. the mavericks are on their way to becoming the next yankees.

Actually that is the point of the luxury tax rule, but when your a billionaire and will make the money back by uping ticket prices what's paying 7 million in taxes, heck guys like Jerome James might as well be considered luxury taxes as they burden their teams with their salaries while not producing or producing very little in return.

We may hate Cuban because he buys his players but unlike our owner it seems Cuban is doing what it takes to win rather than focusing on the business side of sports by willing to take a LT hit in order to get players that he feels will help his team. We can only hope Sarver becomes the same way.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Actually that is the point of the luxury tax rule, but when your a billionaire and will make the money back by uping ticket prices what's paying 7 million in taxes, heck guys like Jerome James might as well be considered luxury taxes as they burden their teams with their salaries while not producing or producing very little in return.

We may hate Cuban because he buys his players but unlike our owner it seems Cuban is doing what it takes to win rather than focusing on the business side of sports by willing to take a LT hit in order to get players that he feels will help his team. We can only hope Sarver becomes the same way.

completely agree.

 

[arwillan]

Actually that is the point of the luxury tax rule, but when your a billionaire and will make the money back by uping ticket prices what's paying 7 million in taxes, heck guys like Jerome James might as well be considered luxury taxes as they burden their teams with their salaries while not producing or producing very little in return.

We may hate Cuban because he buys his players but unlike our owner it seems Cuban is doing what it takes to win rather than focusing on the business side of sports by willing to take a LT hit in order to get players that he feels will help his team. We can only hope Sarver becomes the same way.

i know that that's what the LT is for, but i'm just saying i dont agree with the reason it's in place. i think if you have a salary cap, it should make all teams have almost the same exact chances to sign players. i'd hate to it all become like the MLB, where the team with the richest coneection gets the all star team. yanks *cough*

 

[Chaplin]

We may hate Cuban because he buys his players but unlike our owner it seems Cuban is doing what it takes to win rather than focusing on the business side of sports by willing to take a LT hit in order to get players that he feels will help his team. We can only hope Sarver becomes the same way.

Except that Cuban is no longer like that. There are very few teams outside of the Knicks that are willing to spend more than the salary cap anymore. People love singling out the Suns, but 99% of the league is following the same structure. It's about the players that fit into that structure that is the difference--that's exactly what has happened with San Antonio, and guess what? They're NBA champions.