Q-Rich traded to Wolves for Telfair, Mad Dog and Craig Smith
Quentin Richardson might as well just buy a Madden bus and live there until somebody tells him they want him for an entire season. Since the offseason began, Q has been traded three times: First from the Knicks to the Grizzlies in exchange for Darko, then from Memphis to the Clippers for Zach Randolph, and now (according to sources in Minnesota and L.A.) to the Wolves for a package of Sebastian Telfair, Craig Smith and Mark Madsen.
That’s what happens when you’re a kinda-sorta effective veteran with a hefty ($9.3 million) expiring contract; teams don’t mind having you on-board, but you’re not making anyone feel like they need to keep you if a better offer comes along.
What do the Clips get out of this? Bassy will battle Mike Taylor to be Baron Davis‘ backup, and Smith and Mad Dog provide some depth behind Blake Griffin at PF.
As for Minnesota, who knows what their plans are for Q-Rich. The Mike Miller trade left them without a pure shooter on the roster other than rookie Wayne Ellington, so there could be a role for Richardson. But don’t be surprised if he’s dealt again before training camp.
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July 20th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
control says:
Doesn’t QRich still send Steve Nash a big part of his pay cheque?
Another guy who done fell off after leaving Nash…
July 20th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Ashlov says:
Cheque? You Canadian?
July 20th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
control says:
Yes, I am Canadian…
July 20th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Coop says:
Maybe he’s English. You know, from England, where the language originated. Chimp.
July 20th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Scott says:
that’s not fair. Q used to be a crazy nice player, when he came into the league he was one the best boarding guards in the L… then he went to NYC and the curse has been upon him ever since. I remember back in the day when dude used to just punish the opposition…
July 20th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
wiz says:
I just saw a interview with the clippers coach and they asked him about q….he said he was glad to have him back and he is familiar with system……that was yesterday today he is a twolve tomorrow he will be traded to kings since he is going from one bad team to another.
July 20th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Otto says:
“I remember back in the day when dude used to just punish the opposition…”
let’s not get carried away here.
July 20th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
sxm says:
ha ha ha ha …so true control
July 20th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
KB24 says:
“I remember back in the day when dude used to just punish the opposition…”
Scott..Really? haha
July 20th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Sanssasin says:
LOL @ Scott!
“I remember back in the day when dude used to just punish the opposition…”
When was this. I don’t think he has EVER punished the opposing team. Maybe his OWN team by shooting too much. He had ONE good year in Phoenix and that’s about it.
July 20th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
ERIC says:
he used to be a nice sweet shooting 2-guard with LAC and PHX.. then he gained weight, hurt his back, become an undersized 3-man and started getting outmuscled and outhustled.. the back pain took the lift off his jumper and then he couldnt shoot. not much use for him in any system now… just collect the check and enjoy spending time in different cities..
July 20th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
MJAX says:
He’s the 2000 version of Jimmy Jackson!!
July 20th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Coop says:
He’s not the 2000 version of anything, you goof.
July 20th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Spliff 2 My Lou says:
This sounds like a move made solely for the purpose of handing over the point guard reigns to Flynn without any pressure from a back up. Are the Wolves assuming Rubio is definitely going to play for them this season? Maybe they know something we don’t.
July 20th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Spliff 2 My Lou says:
He’s the 2000 version of Jermaine Jackson!
July 20th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
lifep says:
If you’re not making at least $9.3 M…huusshhhhh….
July 20th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
sh!tfaced says:
hahaha… Q deserves it. He’s the counterpart of trash in the NBA. Thrown around for convenience… LOL
July 20th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
BRUCE says:
Just not the same after the break-up with Brandy. That boy better get some brandy to down his sorrows.
July 20th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
showydisplay says:
Maybe the Wolves are paving the way for Rubio now (gettin rid of Bassy). Guess we will see…
July 20th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Oscarisalakerfan says:
Dang scott u must have been smoking some stuff hook me up
July 20th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
chilirey says:
Mad Dog back in LA! unfortunately he with the D-League club, Clips! Great interview for LA radio….though….hopefully they cut hime & the Lakers can sign him…
July 20th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
Xavier says:
You guys are missing the point, this trade paves the way for Rubio to arrive by having one less PG, unless you tell me Brown is gonna be the backup PG this upcoming season …
Also, Joventut recently bough a guard, coincidence? I think not!
July 20th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Kobeef says:
^gotta agree with Xavier.
The bigger news is coming – moving bassy leaves the Wolves with only 1 pg on the roster which I would say is a pretty clear sign that a)Rubio is coming to minnesota and b)Rubio and Flynn are going to have a battle for that starting job.
It is no coincidence that Kahn was in Italy this week to meet with Joventut.
July 20th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
Jah says:
The Clips are looking less cluttered now. They’ve got the talent, but with no chemistry no coaching…it could be another long season:
PG – Baron Davis (Mike Taylor, Sebastian Telfair)
SG – Eric Gordon
SF – Al Thornton (Craig Smith)
PF – Blake Griffin (Mark Madsen)
C – Marcus Camby (Chris Kaman, DeAndre Jordan)
July 20th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
George W Kush Sr says:
I wouldnt be surprised if Q.Rich got traded for a used laundry machine. Go Tropics! 4th place! 4th place!
July 20th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
KnicksFan84 says:
Time to chime in. Q-Rich might possibly be the WORST SG/SF in the league hands down. The dude never shoots above 40% FG. Yes he CAN grab a rebound here and there but you gotta remember, we had Eddy *I don’t get boards* Curry on our squad.
Anyways whole point is, Q-Rich is a good guy, but he is not an NBA caliber player. Someone should put him out of his misery and buy him out so he can be an assistant coach and go that career path.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
Chris From LB CALI says:
what a DUMB move from Dunleavy!!
Q had what i think his Best Years when he was witht he CLIPPS!!
putting him @ the 2gaurd would be NICE.
i have a feeling this might be the end of BD with all this PG’s they are molding
July 20th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
bsmoot says:
i remember back in the day when everyone (or maybe just me) was amped on the Q-rich, Darius Miles tandem. kind of sucks that they’re struggling to stay in the league these days.
July 20th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
added says:
good move for the clips…im liking their roster more and more. smith is a legit rotation player and bassy can back baron
July 20th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Arrogant says:
Clipper need a new Coach…. its long overdue…
July 20th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Kobeef says:
@Chris from LB.
I was thinking the same thing.
The Clips now have Gordon, Taylor and Telfair who can play point. Now would be an effin briliant time to use Camby to entice a team to take BD ‘s huge contract off the Clips hands and allow them to rebuild a young core around Griffin.
July 20th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Dirtball Rotten says:
his 1st 4 years in the league Q used to be 1 of my favorite players, man how times change
July 20th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
jay jackson says:
Here is what is about to happen. The clips are about to trade Baron Davis back to the Warriors for Corey Magette. Then the Clips are gonna sign Iverson as the starter at point.
July 20th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Slick says:
Q was alright when he and D-Miles were in LA doing the head pound after they got buckets. Then the dude fell off. Phoenix crazy stat system couldn’t even bring the old Q out.
July 20th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
jzsmoove says:
Bassy’s career is over. No way he can beat out Taylor as the backup PG.
July 20th, 2009 at 11:59 pm
chris from LB says:
@bsmoot
ITS Ova FOR bd!! i hope its not. .i dont think Eric Gordon is ready to Run the CLIPPS yet, and Telfair FORSURE isnt ready..
Why is it that Telfairhad his best years when he was a ROOKIE??
Look, i dont care what you all say, but i do not like Al thornton and say that they trade him for a defensive 3
July 21st, 2009 at 12:01 am
chris from LB says:
BEST CLIPPER TEAM EVER:
1.) Jeff Mcinnis
2.) Piakowski
3.) Corey Maggette
4.) Brand
5.) Olowakand*
BENCH:
1.) Darius
2.) Q Rich
July 21st, 2009 at 2:45 am
12t says:
If Q never showed signs of being at least decent marketable player, how did he get on Team Jordan?
I honestly hope he gets traded to the Cavs next. Especially if it gets that outrageous contract we just gave Andy V off the books. We’ll need all the free cap space we can get after Lebron bolts for whoever else has a real coach & a competent GM.
July 21st, 2009 at 3:06 am
AB_40 says:
I like this they got some hustle behind blake griffin, marcus camby and chris kaman. and a backup point guard who is cappable of running a team. you know some of thes older guys on the clips are gonna get injured.
and 12th even if cleveland is 30 mil over the cap they can still give lebron a max deal because he plays there and that alows teams to extend those contracs while being or going over the cap. never played nba franchise on nba live or nba 2k huh?
July 21st, 2009 at 3:51 am
Coop says:
I think he was referencing their need to replace Bron not to create space to sign him.
July 21st, 2009 at 8:48 am
Chicagorilla says:
Q.Richardson had his best scoring year in PHX with nash, but his best overall year was with the Clippers before he came to PHX. Richardson used to be a rebounding machine, who posted up opposing 2guards and got plenty of buckets close to the basekt while playing good defense. then something happened, he met Brandy, married her, then moved to PHX and became 3pt jacker (not a shooter). Then he got out of shape (for NBa standards) and lost his hops. I think we can blame Brandy for all this.
July 21st, 2009 at 9:05 am
kicks says:
Brandy tends to ruin people, just ask Q & Vin Baker.
July 21st, 2009 at 9:20 am
12t says:
@ 39
Yes I’m familiar with Bird Rights. My concern is that every other elite team in the league has made themselves better.
Spurs adding Richardson while losing virtually nothing
Lakers basically exchanging Ron Artest for Ariza
Magic getting Vince Carter
Celtics signing Sheed
I’ll even throw in the Trailblazers for showing it’s core of guys (Roy, Aldridge & Oden) that they’re focus is on getting more talent with their near signings of Milsap & Hedo.
This time next year I won’t be shocked (or even disapponted with Lebron) if he’s signed somewhere else and the city of Cleveland is left with a starting lineup of:
Mo “Paper All-Star” Williams
Delonte West
Antony “I spent my peak years in Europe” Parker
Andy V
Shaq who’ll want no parts of Cleveland’s bad weather and lack of a social scene in comparison to where he’s been
July 21st, 2009 at 11:44 am
Ekstor says:
@Jah
Craig Smith is NOT an SF.
@Chris from LB
The Clippers best team was the one that barely lost to PHX a few years ago in the 2nd round with Cassell at PG and Kaman at C to go along with Maggette and Brand. Quintin Ross was a nice stopper for them as well.
July 21st, 2009 at 5:46 pm
MJAX says:
Thanks Coop, that was so necessary.