Boston Officially Signs Cassell

[Not Me]

The Los Angeles Clippers today waived point guard Sam Cassell.

In 38 games played this season, Cassell averaged 12.8 points, 4.7 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 25.7 minutes per game. In his 15th NBA season, Cassell had missed the last four games with a sprained right wrist while missing 12 games earlier in the season with a strained left calf.

“After weighing all of the options and after conversations with Sam we believe this is the best solution for this team,” stated Vice President of Basketball Operations Elgin Baylor. “We know and appreciate the many contributions Sam made during the last three years, and we wish him nothing but the best.”

Cassell notched his most productive season with the Clippers during the 2005-06 campaign when he tallied 17.2 points and 6.3 assists while helping lead the Clippers to within one game of the 2006 Western Conference Finals. During the Clippers’ 2006 Playoff run, Cassell averaged 18.0 points, 5.8 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 33.7 minutes in 12 games played.

Source: NBA.COM

[Fitzy]

i think they mainly waived him for his own benefit, so he can join a contender

[Patr1ck]

Question is, where is he going?

[GoHornets]

I think he will join boston soon, they really need another point guard.

[Sauru]

would not mind if he was wearing celtic green soon

[Fcuk Orlando]

Nuggets?
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/rumors/post ... =nba,64908

[Riot]

He's going to Boston. They will annouce it on Monday.

[Matt]

meanwhile.....Detroit gets Theo Ratliff

[Patr1ck]

Clippers might sign Flip Murray to replace Cassell.

[Leander]

The Knicks sign Ewing, Oakley, Larry Johnson, John Starks and Derek Harper.
And A. Houston.

[-Young Buck-]

All these waive/sign transactions are getting ridiculous.

[buzzy]

Giricek got waived by the Sixers.

[BIG GREEN]

The Knicks sign Ewing, Oakley, Larry Johnson, John Starks and Derek Harper.
And A. Houston.

This just in...sprewell decided that the league minimum of 400 thousand dollars a year is enough to feed his kids and rejoins the knicks. The team he wanted to finish his career in.

[Andrew]

All these waive/sign transactions are getting ridiculous.

They're nothing new though. I think it's a noble gesture to grant a player like Cassell his release so he can sign on with a team that has a shot at winning a championship. Of course, Cassell already has two rings which not every player in a situation similar to his can boast.

I'll pick Boston as well.

[Patr1ck]

The thing I don't like is that Cassell is looking for a team that already has a good chance of winning so he can ride them to a ring. I'd rather see him go to a contender where his presence could actually boost the team.

[Lamrock]

Boston couldn't use another Point guard?

[Abctest123]

The thing I don't like is that Cassell is looking for a team that already has a good chance of winning so he can ride them to a ring. I'd rather see him go to a contender where his presence could actually boost the team.

I wouldn't totally say he's riding along with a team to a championship if he does join the Celtics. Yes, he'll be on for the ride with the big 3 leading the way, but I think Cassell would actually play important minutes and an important part for the Celtics.

[Sauru]

yeah if he joins boston he will definetly help them if they do infact win it all

[Andrew]

The thing I don't like is that Cassell is looking for a team that already has a good chance of winning so he can ride them to a ring. I'd rather see him go to a contender where his presence could actually boost the team.

Where else could he go though? San Antonio picked up Stoudamire to backup Parker, so there's not many minutes there. Phoenix has Nash and Barbosa and even if Barbosa was to spend more time at shooting guard, the Suns generally use a very short rotation. He'd be in the rotation if he went to Detroit or Dallas but in Billups and Kidd they already have point guards who are going to be getting most of the minutes. Most of the contenders are set, one way or another, at point guard.

In Boston, he could still see some significant minutes since House is more of a shooting guard and Rondo, while looking like he could be a fine player, lacks Cassell's experience. Of all the frontrunners, Boston is likely to offer him the most prominent role and can make the best use of his services.

[Patr1ck]

With his injuries, I don't seem him getting many minutes, anyway.

Most of my gripe is because I am a Clipper fan and his presence on the Clippers helped boost the team to one game from the WCF just in his first year with the team. Instead of sticking around for next year when Brand and Livingston get back, he sees an opportunity for a championship in what could quite possibly be his final season. I can't say I really blame him.

The good thing that comes out of this is just like the good thing of Al Thornton that came out of the Brand injury. A spot opens up for another player to get some playing time and thrive. The Clippers signed Andre Barrett from the D-League to fill that spot.

I understand that Cassell's leadership and experience can really help Boston in the playoffs and that he will get to play with KG again. I would like to see him go to the Cavs.

So, if Cassell is not signed today, he won't be eligible to play in the playoffs, correct?

[benji]

It is waived by March 1st, not signed by March 1st.

[D1vak]

I think he will join boston soon, they really need another point guard.

Yeah i think that's gonna happen too

[shadowgrin]

Really? No shite Einstein. Why do you think that's going to happen?

[D1vak]

shadowgrin, Well they need a backup plan if Rondo Injurse him idiot

[shadowgrin]

Good for you. It's a good thing to share one's own opinions and not just repeat/quote what others said.

I think you're right. They really need a backup plan if Rondo injures "him".
Whoever "him" is.