NBA / Jul 16, 2008 / 4:16 pm
James Posey Signs with Hornets
James Posey’s agent is saying that his client has signed a 4-year deal with the New Orleans Hornets. They apparently gave Posey the money and contract length he was looking for. Supposedly, the Celtics would only agree to offer him three years (even though that’s where he says he wanted to stay) and the Cavs, well, who knows? Obviously not enough…
Source: Boston.com … with a special shout out to reader Kobeef who came up with the news faster than most media outlets.
July 16th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
chrisGO says:
GREAT pickup for NO
so who do the Celtics now look for to fill that void?
July 16th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
JHov says:
That’s huge..can you imagine CP3 running the break with Peja and Posey on the wings and West spotting up from 15 not to mention Chandler going up for the alley! What’s up with that picture caption??? Hornets were this… close to a Western Conference title shot..they could be having a parade down Bourbon Street come June!!!
July 16th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Kevin says:
OJ Mayo’s 69-footer:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=VlteZTDUl6U
July 16th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
rangerjohn (maggette:"its not about the money, PAY ME!") says:
well people are compairing him to horry, so maybe the celtics can pick up the origional horry FOR CHEAP
July 16th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Truth says:
Naw Ranger he better than a Horry, dude can defend 3 times better.
The Spurs didn’t need Maggette man, that dude is a bum, and he woulda messed up the chemistry, he’s better off in Golden state.
July 16th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
fiyaman says:
thats a great pickup for the Hornets
July 16th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
rell says:
Dang dime you are fast. I was typing out my rant in the Smack tread and you already had it up.
I think this is a bad move by Boston. Posey was one of our best defender and clutch 3 point shooters especially in the playoff. Now we lost our best and most consistent bench player because we didn’t want to add a extra year on his contract. If the Celts signed Posey to a 4 year deal, the would only felt the luxury tax implication in year 1 and probably year 2 of the deal. Great move Boston, great move.
July 16th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
rangerjohn (maggette:"its not about the money, PAY ME!") says:
lol he is better then horry NOW but horry 5 yrs ago was more then posey wishes he could be.
yeah maggette would have been a nice athlete but hey we got roger mason instead LMAO
July 16th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
rangerjohn says:
damn i keep meaning to drop that name add-on
July 16th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
Scott says:
So here’s the question, if you’re the Lakers does this move by the Hornets FORCE you to make a move for Artest. If I’m the Lakers I’m thinking yes.
July 16th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Big V says:
Nice play by the Hornets, dumbass move by the C’s. And by the way, Horry 5 years ago couldn’t play a lick of defense.
July 16th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
JHov says:
wow..you guys took that caption down quick!
July 16th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Blue says:
i think this move puts the hornets above the lakers.
pick your poison…peja or posey?
July 16th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Daily boy says:
Great pickup by the hornets, i think there coming for the #1 Spot in that West and maybe the NBA.
I bet CP3 Wins a ring before Lebron Does!!
Any Takers?
July 16th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Spliff 2 My Lou says:
Posey can even mentor Julian Wright but oddly enough this will take minutes away from Wright unless he can play the 2.
July 16th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Damon says:
is that even BREAKING NEWS?
either way:
Brandon Jennings just signed with the italian club Pallacanestro Virtus Roma.
July 16th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
tealish says:
Daily: CP3 gets his ring and MVP before LeBron. Make that, a second* MVP - this past season was his, ain’t no trophy telling me otherwise.
July 16th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Ashlov says:
What did the caption say?
July 16th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
MoxWestCoastRep says:
The only reason this sucks for the Lakers is because now the Hornets have some one To stick Kobe.
Nobody is scared of Posey doing anything other than knocking down a few 3s on O.
Bigger picture is the West Continues to stack the decks and make it harder to make the playoffs.
This is my prediction
1. Lakers
2. New Orleans
3. San Antonio
4. PHX
5. Portland
6. Clips
7. Houston
8. Dallas
July 16th, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Logan Light says:
Wow… the Hornets are looking DEEP.
@Scott - No I don’t think this means the Lakers need to rush out and grab Artest. Let’s remember that with a healthy Bynum (Stress healthy), the Lakers are going to be incredible. They should still consider it for sure. If anything they have to keep their ears to the street to see if the Celtics try to nab him up.
That would be nutts. KG and Ron Ron on the same team??
July 16th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
word says:
wow Hornets are hoping to pull a Celtic like run this season. good luck.
July 16th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Sith Lord 24 says:
Yes that is great for NO, someone who can defend on the wing and give them some toughness!!!!!!
July 16th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
CCB says:
Brandon Jennings signs with team in Italy peep the article: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/16/AR2008071601973.html?hpid=topnews
Chris B
http://www.centercourtbasketball.com
July 16th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
JHov says:
@ Ashlov The caption read: “Fans won’t be seeing Posey in a parade next season”
July 16th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
rangerjohn says:
@# 19
PHX #4 really?
with a new coach (a weak coach at that) the “big decline” and the “little decline” (nash) and a bunch of NO DEFENSE!
really?
gotta put utah at the 4 spot.
i see it like this,
hornets
lakers
SA
utah
houston
portland
LAC
phx/dallas (toss up)
July 16th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Thrillah says:
Flashback for no reason : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PcPLHirsGY
July 16th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
tim says:
I am so happy about this….now I won’t have to see this jerk play the Pistons until possibly the Finals…..thank goodness.
July 16th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
LakeShow84 says:
Beautiful.. this was the only other player on the Celtics who had nuts that were almost as big as Pierce’.. I honestly dont see a repeat now.. regardless of who is left..
Oh happy day!
July 16th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
MoxWestCoastRep says:
@ ranger….
I forgot Utah…
I think youre correct with the 4 seed!
July 17th, 2008 at 12:21 am
Man Up says:
Great pick up for the Hornets and a big loss for the Celtics. Posey was instrumental in the Celtics championship run. He hit big shots, played tough D even on the other teams best player and really just had a presence when he was in the game. He wasn’t even trying to hit the Celtics in the head in terms of asking for an outrageous salary either. Wow They will regret letting a glue guy like that get away. On the other hand the Hornets know they are close and JP puts them a little closer. His defensive presence, toughness, and attitiude is really going to help that young team. Now the Lakers should counter by getting Ron Ron to help him take some of the pressure off the soon to be 30 years old Kobe Bryant. Fellas can I get an AMEN.
July 17th, 2008 at 12:29 am
LAKERS says:
FUCKK
July 17th, 2008 at 4:33 am
Borgs says:
Boston will regret not having James Posey next season, maybe even for season 2009-10, but they were right not to match the Hornets’ offer. It’s a ludicrous overpayment for Posey’s play, especially at his age. Check out Hollinger’s article on the sgning. The odds are definitely against good value for the Hornets.
If I were a Boston fan, I’d be happy my team didn’t match the offer. Just like last season when, as a Utah fan, I was elated that the Jazz didn’t go the extra mile for a declining Mo Pete. Conceivably, in just over a years’ time, the Hornets will have two old wings with a couple of years at too much money left on their deals, and almost no game to speak of. Meanwhile, they’ll be unable to sign extra help in an effort to encourage CP3 to stay.
July 17th, 2008 at 5:07 am
Fish says:
First off: Horry was more talented.
The comparison of their game has some depth though. Posey has the capacity to disappear for stretches at a time if games are inconsequential. There were periods with the Grizzlies and Heat where you would barely register that he was with the team at all. That said though, I’m sure the Hornets will stay in contention and that is all Posey seems to need to actually make an effort.