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2008-01-29, 10:34 AM
Update:
Stoudamire 最快会在当地时间周三晚上他的 Waiver 期结束后同马刺签约。他之前就一直表示希望回到德州打球。Popovich 在周一对爵士的赛前也表示了对他的兴趣。
(考虑到 Stoudamire 不是那种安于替补的球员，很可能这意味着过去一个多月一直受到伤病困扰而且未见好转的 Tony Parker (http://www.chinaspurs.com/players/tony_parker) 的上场时间会被大幅压缩，甚至可能接受手术并缺席一段时间)
It can't happen until early Wednesday evening, when Damon Stoudamire clears waivers, but it now appears likely the Spurs (http://www.chinaspurs.com) will sign the 5-foot-10 point guard who on Monday finalized terms of a buyout of his contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Stoudamire had expressed interest in signing with both the Spurs (http://www.chinaspurs.com) and the Boston Celtics, but seems to have settled on San Antonio as his destination of choice.
Spurs (http://www.chinaspurs.com) coach Gregg Popovich, who doubles as the team's vice-president of basketball operations, can't speak about Stoudamire until he clears waivers tomorrow night. He did, however, express a high degree of interest before Monday night's game against the Utah Jazz in whether or not Stoudamire had officially gotten out of his deal in Memphis.
The Spurs, in need of additional scoring, also are acutely aware of the frailty of their point guard situation because of the injury that has bothered Tony Parker (http://www.chinaspurs.com/players/tony_parker) for nearly two months. Parker's explosiveness has been limited because of a bone spur in his left heel.
Stoudamire averaged 7.3 points in 29 games with the Grizzlies this season, but shot only 39.7 percent, and 38.7 percent from 3-point range. He has been in the league since 1995 and has a career scoring average of 13.8.
http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/archives/2008/01/mike_monroe_sto.html
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ESPN称，马刺对刚被灰熊买断的小飞鼠 Damon Stoudamire 表示了兴趣。
不算好消息——小飞鼠，更矮、伤病更多版的 Nick Van Exel，而且有季后赛 Choke 的不良记录，aka Memorial Day Miracle 以及2000年湖人开拓者第七场
Damon Stoudamire's buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies is complete, but it is no longer a virtual certainty that he'll be joining the Boston Celtics on Thursday.
That is because the San Antonio Spurs (http://www.chinaspurs.com) have changed the equation.
Sources tell ESPN.com that San Antonio will make a push to sign the 12-year veteran when he becomes a free agent. Buyout talks dragged through the day Monday before being finalized early in the evening, and Stoudamire now cannot officially be waived until 10 a.m. EST Tuesday.
"I'm keeping it all suspenseful," Stoudamire said Monday evening when reached on his cell phone. "I'm trying to get it all figured out, trying to see what's best for myself and my family."
Stoudamire cannot sign with anyone for 48 hours until he clears waivers, and sources have said he was leaning heavily toward joining the Celtics. But if Stoudamire feels Boston's interest is lukewarm, a number of other teams could quickly emerge in the battle to become Stoudamire's next destination.
In addition to the Spurs, the Orlando Magic have made their interest known in recent days. Other teams in the mix are the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets, but the Toronto Raptors as not as viable an option as has been reported.
Stoudamire
In fact, ESPN.com has learned, the Raptors put together a trade package earlier this season that would have landed Stoudamire, but later withdrew it.
Stoudamire would seem to be the best fit for the Celtics, who have no true point guard backing up starter Rajon Rondo, and who could use an experienced floor general with 46 career playoff games under his belt. But Boston -- especially star forward Kevin Garnett -- could be more enamored of the possibility of acquiring Sam Cassell.
A source close to Cassell, however, said Clippers owner Donald Sterling is dead set against trading Cassell or offering him a buyout because he still believes the Clippers are capable of making the playoffs.
The next 24-48 hours will tell whether the Celtics are going to settle on Stoudamire or make the risky move of holding out in the hope of acquiring Cassell or someone else.
"We appreciate the consummate professionalism and love for the game which Damon exhibited in Memphis," Chris Wallace, Grizzlies vice president of basketball operations and general manager, said in a prepared statement. "The entire organization wishes him the best and hopes that he realizes his wish to join a championship contending team."
Stoudamire was not in the club's locker room before the game.
"I miss him. I really do," Memphis coach Marc Iavaroni said before the game. "He's been a positive influence. He and I had a very straightforward relationship from Day One."
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3219495
Stoudamire 最快会在当地时间周三晚上他的 Waiver 期结束后同马刺签约。他之前就一直表示希望回到德州打球。Popovich 在周一对爵士的赛前也表示了对他的兴趣。
(考虑到 Stoudamire 不是那种安于替补的球员，很可能这意味着过去一个多月一直受到伤病困扰而且未见好转的 Tony Parker (http://www.chinaspurs.com/players/tony_parker) 的上场时间会被大幅压缩，甚至可能接受手术并缺席一段时间)
It can't happen until early Wednesday evening, when Damon Stoudamire clears waivers, but it now appears likely the Spurs (http://www.chinaspurs.com) will sign the 5-foot-10 point guard who on Monday finalized terms of a buyout of his contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Stoudamire had expressed interest in signing with both the Spurs (http://www.chinaspurs.com) and the Boston Celtics, but seems to have settled on San Antonio as his destination of choice.
Spurs (http://www.chinaspurs.com) coach Gregg Popovich, who doubles as the team's vice-president of basketball operations, can't speak about Stoudamire until he clears waivers tomorrow night. He did, however, express a high degree of interest before Monday night's game against the Utah Jazz in whether or not Stoudamire had officially gotten out of his deal in Memphis.
The Spurs, in need of additional scoring, also are acutely aware of the frailty of their point guard situation because of the injury that has bothered Tony Parker (http://www.chinaspurs.com/players/tony_parker) for nearly two months. Parker's explosiveness has been limited because of a bone spur in his left heel.
Stoudamire averaged 7.3 points in 29 games with the Grizzlies this season, but shot only 39.7 percent, and 38.7 percent from 3-point range. He has been in the league since 1995 and has a career scoring average of 13.8.
http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/archives/2008/01/mike_monroe_sto.html
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ESPN称，马刺对刚被灰熊买断的小飞鼠 Damon Stoudamire 表示了兴趣。
不算好消息——小飞鼠，更矮、伤病更多版的 Nick Van Exel，而且有季后赛 Choke 的不良记录，aka Memorial Day Miracle 以及2000年湖人开拓者第七场
Damon Stoudamire's buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies is complete, but it is no longer a virtual certainty that he'll be joining the Boston Celtics on Thursday.
That is because the San Antonio Spurs (http://www.chinaspurs.com) have changed the equation.
Sources tell ESPN.com that San Antonio will make a push to sign the 12-year veteran when he becomes a free agent. Buyout talks dragged through the day Monday before being finalized early in the evening, and Stoudamire now cannot officially be waived until 10 a.m. EST Tuesday.
"I'm keeping it all suspenseful," Stoudamire said Monday evening when reached on his cell phone. "I'm trying to get it all figured out, trying to see what's best for myself and my family."
Stoudamire cannot sign with anyone for 48 hours until he clears waivers, and sources have said he was leaning heavily toward joining the Celtics. But if Stoudamire feels Boston's interest is lukewarm, a number of other teams could quickly emerge in the battle to become Stoudamire's next destination.
In addition to the Spurs, the Orlando Magic have made their interest known in recent days. Other teams in the mix are the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets, but the Toronto Raptors as not as viable an option as has been reported.
Stoudamire
In fact, ESPN.com has learned, the Raptors put together a trade package earlier this season that would have landed Stoudamire, but later withdrew it.
Stoudamire would seem to be the best fit for the Celtics, who have no true point guard backing up starter Rajon Rondo, and who could use an experienced floor general with 46 career playoff games under his belt. But Boston -- especially star forward Kevin Garnett -- could be more enamored of the possibility of acquiring Sam Cassell.
A source close to Cassell, however, said Clippers owner Donald Sterling is dead set against trading Cassell or offering him a buyout because he still believes the Clippers are capable of making the playoffs.
The next 24-48 hours will tell whether the Celtics are going to settle on Stoudamire or make the risky move of holding out in the hope of acquiring Cassell or someone else.
"We appreciate the consummate professionalism and love for the game which Damon exhibited in Memphis," Chris Wallace, Grizzlies vice president of basketball operations and general manager, said in a prepared statement. "The entire organization wishes him the best and hopes that he realizes his wish to join a championship contending team."
Stoudamire was not in the club's locker room before the game.
"I miss him. I really do," Memphis coach Marc Iavaroni said before the game. "He's been a positive influence. He and I had a very straightforward relationship from Day One."
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3219495