Smith to be Traded to Denver, for Eisley and 2 2nd-Rounders |
Smith to be Traded to Denver, for Eisley and 2 2nd-Rounders |
Jul 17 2006, 01:03 AM
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Looks like JR's on his way to Denver, in what appears to be another salary dump. At least we get 2 2nd rounders out of it...
QUOTE Before Griffin’s signing becomes official, the Bulls will send shooting guard J.R. Smith to Denver for two future second-round draft picks and the nonguaranteed contract of point guard Howard Eisley, who will then be released. One potential delay is waiting for physicals to be completed in the trade with New Orleans. The Bulls acquired Smith from the Hornets, along with power forward P.J. Brown, in exchange for Tyson Chandler. They can’t unload Smith until that deal becomes official. http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/bulls.asp |
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Jul 17 2006, 04:00 PM
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Draft Pick Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 17-July 06 Member No.: 221 |
I am a regular in a Nuggets group that "broke" the JR story on Friday. According to the source in the Nuggets organization, it sounds as though it was never an option for JR to stay in Chicago, as his agent (Tellem) really wanted him to go to Denver (where there is no incumbent 2 guard, as opposed to Chicago's glut of guards) possibly asked for this action as a favor because of the completion of the Wallace signing (also Tellem).
So it seems like it should be kudos to Pax for basically getting the 1.2MM in salary dump plus 2 2nd rounders for free.. and already turning part of that into Griffin. |
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Jul 18 2006, 11:43 AM
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All-Star Group: Administrator Posts: 2,568 Joined: 13-March 06 From: Michigan City, IN Member No.: 21 |
I am a regular in a Nuggets group that "broke" the JR story on Friday. According to the source in the Nuggets organization, it sounds as though it was never an option for JR to stay in Chicago, as his agent (Tellem) really wanted him to go to Denver (where there is no incumbent 2 guard, as opposed to Chicago's glut of guards) possibly asked for this action as a favor because of the completion of the Wallace signing (also Tellem). So it seems like it should be kudos to Pax for basically getting the 1.2MM in salary dump plus 2 2nd rounders for free.. and already turning part of that into Griffin. That makes sense given the excellent relationship that Jerry Reinsdorf and Arn Tellum have in general, with Jerry having worked closely with him and done favors for him in baseball as well. Thanks for the info. |
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