James Jones to back-up Marion in Phoenix...

[Kings113]

Indy Star - The Phoenix Suns today completed a sign-and-trade deal with Indiana that will net the team restricted free-agent James Jones, an athletic swingman, who led the Pacers in three-point accuracy last season. In return, Phoenix will send Indiana its own 2008 second round pick. Jones signed a four-year contract with the fourth year being a player option. Per club policy, financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.

“James Jones gives us another long, athletic wing player who has become a very good range shooter,” said Suns President and General Manager Bryan Colangelo. “His versatility on both ends of the floor is a perfect fit for our system.”

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/37128/20050825/james_jones_comes_to_phoenix/

I really wanted this guy... but turned out he cost too much. He would of been the ideal back-up for Peja next to Harpring. Now I have some jealousy, but I like Phoenix some more now. Really good pick-up for them, and strengthens their bench, still weak though. But better than last season, and before Jones arrived.

 

[Gandhi the Pimp]

he'll be a nice back-up

 

[SacTownKid]

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/37128/20050825/james_jones_comes_to_phoenix/

I really wanted this guy... but turned out he cost too much. He would of been the ideal back-up for Peja next to Harpring. Now I have some jealousy, but I like Phoenix some more now. Really good pick-up for them, and strengthens their bench, still weak though. But better than last season, and before Jones arrived.

Its just too bad their starting lineup got a lot weaker.

 

[AriesMar27]

and slower....

 

[Kings113]

Indeed they did.

 

[SoupIsGood]

I wish him well.