Brickie, two ending contracts for one nullifies (Bonzi has 1 more year at $8 mill). However at least you have a pretty good ending contract that you have rights over if we so desire and can match. You know Bonzi is going to step it up since its his AND Peja's contract year. So look to see Peja and Bonzi do more damage (cross fingers).
Bonzi Wells Traded To Sacramento for BJax & OTag
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ReinadelosReys said:
This is just.....wow. I mean I heard about it no more than 5 min ago, from a phone call and immediately came online to find out more.
::sigh::
I'm the first one to preach the saying that its the name on the front, not the name on the back and I certainly don't have any issues with Bonzi Wells, but I can't help but feel that I don't know who the Kings are any more. I think I became too confortable with the team, that connection between fan and player was strong becasue the guys who seem to be leaving were all mainstays on the team and the community. Bobby Jackson was part of that heart and soul of the team and for whatever reason I became very fond of that big 'ol Tag. I feel like I've been saying this over and over the last 15 months or so, but while we all knew the Kings that fell in love with would one day come to an end, I just didn't expect it to be so soon.
::sigh::
I'm the first one to preach the saying that its the name on the front, not the name on the back and I certainly don't have any issues with Bonzi Wells, but I can't help but feel that I don't know who the Kings are any more. I think I became too confortable with the team, that connection between fan and player was strong becasue the guys who seem to be leaving were all mainstays on the team and the community. Bobby Jackson was part of that heart and soul of the team and for whatever reason I became very fond of that big 'ol Tag. I feel like I've been saying this over and over the last 15 months or so, but while we all knew the Kings that fell in love with would one day come to an end, I just didn't expect it to be so soon.
I hope I am wrong.
This is good news. Plug up one of our biggest holes without spending the MLE. Sad to see Bobby go emotionally, but it is a great trade from a basketball standpoint. It's also nice to trade Tag, only because I hate having that question always posed of is Tag getting his minutes, he should've been in there, etc. Maybe we can pick up a decent PF for the MLE? I get the feeling Walker ain't gettin' a very good payday this offseason, so maybe we can grab him cheap.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2114460
Memphis gets Jackson; Jazz reunite with OstertagESPN.com news services
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Bonzi Wells is no longer Jerry West's headache.
ESPN.com has confirmed that the Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to exercise an $8 million option and send the disgruntled swingman to the Sacramento Kings in a three-way deal with the Utah Jazz.
The trade was first reported by the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
The deal cannot be announced until the NBA finalizes its collective bargaining agreement.
The Kings will send guard Bobby Jackson to the Grizzlies -- a moved Jackson also confirmed to SportsTicker -- and center Greg Ostertag back to Utah for a second tour of duty with the Jazz.
Utah also would send guard Raul Lopez and Kirk Snyder and forward Chris Borchardt to Memphis.
West, the Grizzlies' president, had been trying to deal the 6-foot-7 Wells since he was removed from the squad during this past season's playoffs. The 29-year-old Wells averaged 10.4 points -- his lowest mark since the 1999-2000 campaign with the Portland Trail Blazers -- in 69 games for the Grizzlies last season.
The 32-year-old Jackson had been a valuable contributor off the Kings' bench in recent seasons but, slowed by numerous injuries, averaged just 12.0 points in 25 games this past campaign.
Memphis gets Jackson; Jazz reunite with OstertagESPN.com news services
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Bonzi Wells is no longer Jerry West's headache.
ESPN.com has confirmed that the Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to exercise an $8 million option and send the disgruntled swingman to the Sacramento Kings in a three-way deal with the Utah Jazz.
The trade was first reported by the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
The deal cannot be announced until the NBA finalizes its collective bargaining agreement.
The Kings will send guard Bobby Jackson to the Grizzlies -- a moved Jackson also confirmed to SportsTicker -- and center Greg Ostertag back to Utah for a second tour of duty with the Jazz.
Utah also would send guard Raul Lopez and Kirk Snyder and forward Chris Borchardt to Memphis.
West, the Grizzlies' president, had been trying to deal the 6-foot-7 Wells since he was removed from the squad during this past season's playoffs. The 29-year-old Wells averaged 10.4 points -- his lowest mark since the 1999-2000 campaign with the Portland Trail Blazers -- in 69 games for the Grizzlies last season.
The 32-year-old Jackson had been a valuable contributor off the Kings' bench in recent seasons but, slowed by numerous injuries, averaged just 12.0 points in 25 games this past campaign.
yeah I agree...I've been kinda saying that I don't care if they can score cuz really i think we have plenty of guys who can score I just want someone tough who can defend and rebound and I'll be happy as a clam
I'm just happy we actually got something done and have something solid for the starting SG...I'm very sad to see BJax go but at the same time I'm definetly not shocked...I knew it was coming...we could all see it coming around the corner and now its finally happened...I'll definetly miss him...
I thought Bonzi was a borderline all star the last year he spent in Portland...he was ballin the entire year..not to say that he sucked or anything while he was in Memphis cuz thats certainly not true but I think when he was in Portland he got the real PT to make a difference that same PT that he'll get in here in SAC...I think he'll work out fine here...
Some people were talking about a backup PG...now what does everyone think of a guy like Brevin Knight...I mean I DO NOT know the whole numbers game so I don't know if it would really work out finacially but I think he'd be a great PG to have...he's a true PG with a pass first mentality and score when my team needs me to score kinda player...he has proven this past year that he is definetly capable of being a starter and running a bball team as he did in Charlotte so I don't know how he would feel about coming to a place like SAC and being a backup...cuz I think for him it would be a step back...but I still like the idea of him here...I have said since late last season that I hoped a team like Cleveland picked him up cuz I really think he'd be an awesome fit there...
I'm just happy we actually got something done and have something solid for the starting SG...I'm very sad to see BJax go but at the same time I'm definetly not shocked...I knew it was coming...we could all see it coming around the corner and now its finally happened...I'll definetly miss him...
I thought Bonzi was a borderline all star the last year he spent in Portland...he was ballin the entire year..not to say that he sucked or anything while he was in Memphis cuz thats certainly not true but I think when he was in Portland he got the real PT to make a difference that same PT that he'll get in here in SAC...I think he'll work out fine here...
Some people were talking about a backup PG...now what does everyone think of a guy like Brevin Knight...I mean I DO NOT know the whole numbers game so I don't know if it would really work out finacially but I think he'd be a great PG to have...he's a true PG with a pass first mentality and score when my team needs me to score kinda player...he has proven this past year that he is definetly capable of being a starter and running a bball team as he did in Charlotte so I don't know how he would feel about coming to a place like SAC and being a backup...cuz I think for him it would be a step back...but I still like the idea of him here...I have said since late last season that I hoped a team like Cleveland picked him up cuz I really think he'd be an awesome fit there...
ReinadelosReys said:
::sigh::
I'm the first one to preach the saying that its the name on the front, not the name on the back and I certainly don't have any issues with Bonzi Wells, but I can't help but feel that I don't know who the Kings are any more. I think I became too confortable with the team, that connection between fan and player was strong becasue the guys who seem to be leaving were all mainstays on the team and the community. Bobby Jackson was part of that heart and soul of the team and for whatever reason I became very fond of that big 'ol Tag. I feel like I've been saying this over and over the last 15 months or so, but while we all knew the Kings that fell in love with would one day come to an end, I just didn't expect it to be so soon.
I'm the first one to preach the saying that its the name on the front, not the name on the back and I certainly don't have any issues with Bonzi Wells, but I can't help but feel that I don't know who the Kings are any more. I think I became too confortable with the team, that connection between fan and player was strong becasue the guys who seem to be leaving were all mainstays on the team and the community. Bobby Jackson was part of that heart and soul of the team and for whatever reason I became very fond of that big 'ol Tag. I feel like I've been saying this over and over the last 15 months or so, but while we all knew the Kings that fell in love with would one day come to an end, I just didn't expect it to be so soon.
But I welcome Bonzi to the Kings and hope everything works out well in the end
Wow. I'm not sure what to say. First, thank you Bobby for all the memories!
From an on-court standpoint, Bonzi for Bobby is a clear upgrade for several reasons:
-Age/health
-Starter vs. reserve
-More scoring/rebounding/size
However, I don't like losing Tag. Sure we have a great starting 1-4: Bibby, Wells, Stojakovic, Miller, but who or what is going to grab a rebound or block a shot? We now have exactly 3 big men (if Thomas at 6'7" counts as big), none of which have a post presence on offense, and only one has a presence on defense (Skinner).
We can only assume Petrie has his eye on someone (hopefully a couple someones) like Hunter/Evans/Griffin, although at this point I would even take Antoine Walker (for cheap) if only to fill the void that is our frontcourt.
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From an on-court standpoint, Bonzi for Bobby is a clear upgrade for several reasons:
-Age/health
-Starter vs. reserve
-More scoring/rebounding/size
However, I don't like losing Tag. Sure we have a great starting 1-4: Bibby, Wells, Stojakovic, Miller, but who or what is going to grab a rebound or block a shot? We now have exactly 3 big men (if Thomas at 6'7" counts as big), none of which have a post presence on offense, and only one has a presence on defense (Skinner).
We can only assume Petrie has his eye on someone (hopefully a couple someones) like Hunter/Evans/Griffin, although at this point I would even take Antoine Walker (for cheap) if only to fill the void that is our frontcourt.
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Bjax.... A true heart-and-soul player, person, who will certainly be missed. Ostertag... well, the whole time with him was pretty much a laugher. Made a handful of remarkable plays while he was here; otherwise... see ya! The Wells trade will prove to be another great stroke by GP. IMHO.... Go KINGS!!
Please. He's been in the league a long time now. He rebounds well for his size. Unfortunatley his size is too small. On my little unofficial count he is the 13th best PF, out of 15, in the West. But if you like him so much get on the horn with Joe D. and tell him to make us an offer, maybe for Darko. Works for us.
I hate to see Bobby go but I have to give it to Petrie once again. We only traded away well basically one guy(Tag doesn't count b/c he didn't play anyway) that has not played in like 2 years b/c of injuries and we got back a tough defensive sg that can also score and post up other sg's to. So now Petrie still has the MLE and those "FLEXIBLE" trading pieces to work with. Man I can't wait to see what else Petrie has up his sleve.
I also think this is good for Bobby b/c I think now that he will finally get that starting position that he deserves and its great to see that b/c the guy isn't getting any younger so i'm happy for him. THANK YOU BOBBY!!! for all the memories
I also think this is good for Bobby b/c I think now that he will finally get that starting position that he deserves and its great to see that b/c the guy isn't getting any younger so i'm happy for him. THANK YOU BOBBY!!! for all the memories