July 29, 200422 yr Quentin Richardson is out, and Kerry Kittles is in for the Clippers. The Clippers have renounced their rights to Richardson, declining to match the Phoenix Suns' six-year, $42.6 million offer sheet. Richardson had been expected to stay with the Clippers, so the move is somewhat of a surprise. "We're pretty ecstatic," Suns general manager Brian Colangelo told ESPN Insider's Chad Ford. "I think he's going to be a fantastic addition to our team." The Clippers aren't standing pat, however. They have acquired veteran swingman Kittles and cash from the Nets for a future second-round pick. The Clippers have been maintaining for a week that they would likely match the offer for Richardson. However, a number of trade scenarios have popped up over the past few days that convinced the Clippers not to match in an effort to preserve their cap space for a deal down the road. Kittles, who makes $10.3 million this season, is in the last year of his contract. With Kittles and Marko Jaric coming off the books next summer, the Clippers would have max cap room to play with again next year. Richardson's contract, which stipulates that 70 percent of his first-year salary has to be paid to him on Aug. 15, also proved to be problematic. The contract also includes a 15 percent trade kicker. The trade takes the Nets out of the salary cap threshold this year, slashing payroll to around $47 million for next season. YAY. As a Suns fan this is great news and I thought for sure once they lost out on Bryant, they were going to keep Richardson but guess not.
July 29, 200422 yr damn, the Suns won't be half bad. Nash, Richardson, Stoudamire and Marion...very nice.
July 29, 200422 yr Author damn, the Suns won't be half bad. Nash, Richardson, Stoudamire and Marion...very nice. 481942[/snapback] If only they had a decent C. Poor Nets. They only have J Kidd and RJ now. 481961[/snapback] I heard Jason Kidd wanted to be traded a little while ago.
July 30, 200422 yr yeah, centers are mucho important especially in the west. about the nets, that team is definitely heading downhill. KMart being gone and now one of their great pure shooters Kittles too. I wouldn't be very surprised if Kidd wanted to be traded, he's one of those "give me what i want or i'll leave" kind of guys. Plus since the team's moving to Brooklyn, their already mediocre attendance will be even worse.
July 30, 200422 yr damn, the Suns won't be half bad. Nash, Richardson, Stoudamire and Marion...very nice. 481942[/snapback] If only they had a decent C. Poor Nets. They only have J Kidd and RJ now. 481961[/snapback] I heard Jason Kidd wanted to be traded a little while ago. 481967[/snapback] Jake Voskuhl is the Man :notworthy :thumbup I love the way he plays. All heart baby!
July 30, 200422 yr :lol :lol did anyone seriously think this was the team kobe was going to sign with? :lol :lol
July 30, 200422 yr Author yeah, centers are mucho important especially in the west. about the nets, that team is definitely heading downhill. KMart being gone and now one of their great pure shooters Kittles too. I wouldn't be very surprised if Kidd wanted to be traded, he's one of those "give me what i want or i'll leave" kind of guys. Plus since the team's moving to Brooklyn, their already mediocre attendance will be even worse. 481971[/snapback] Don't hate on Brooklyn
July 30, 200422 yr Ha. The Clippers are gonna be so terrible next year. Kerry Kittle will lead them to the play-offs for sure! No Richardson, no Dooling, no House, no Ely, no Drobnjak, no Rice, and above all... NO POLYNICE!
July 30, 200422 yr :lol :lol did anyone seriously think this was the team kobe was going to sign with? :lol :lol 482210[/snapback] if shaq was staying w/the lakers than why not? ... he would have remained in LA, the rivalry between him and shaq would be bigger since they would only be sharing locker rooms and if he was to sign they would have had a nice little 3 in Kobe, Maggette and E.Brand call me crazy but those 3 would cause some serious damage
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