Rasheed Wallace was receptive to the Celtics' All-Star recruiting pitch, but will be listening to other teams before deciding his future, a person with knowledge of the discussions told CBSSports.com.
The pitch Thursday in Detroit, attended by Celtics players, coach Doc Rivers, president Danny Ainge, and managing partner Wyc Grousbeck, impressed Wallace and was termed "very good meeting." Contract parameters were discussed -- it is believed Wallace would get the mid-level for 2-3 years -- but Wallace wants to hear other offers. According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Cavaliers have yet to contact Wallace, indicating their lack of interest. San Antonio has expressed interest, and the Orlando Sentinel reported Friday that the Magic have contacted Wallace's agent, Bill Strickland.
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liying
Reputation: 0Level: Amateur Since: Jul 2, 2009 |
Posted on: July 3, 2009 8:43 pm
Score: -24
'Sheed receptive to Celts, but will shopWonderful! |
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mrdot856
Reputation: 71 Level: Pro Since: Jun 28, 2009 |
Posted on: July 3, 2009 9:41 pm
Score: -285
'Sheed receptive to Celts, but will shopSHEED IS A GOOD PLAYER. HE CAN SHOOT THE 3 BALL, HE HAS NICE POST MOVES, AND HE LONG ARMS MAKE HIM A GOOD DEFENDER. I THINK I GOOD FIT WOULD BE EITHER CLEVELAND OR SAN ANTONIO. WHEN HES WINNING HE IS A GOOD TEAMMATE BUT I SEEN THE PLAYOFFS WHEN DETROIT GOT SWEEP BY THE CAVS AND HE GAVE UP AFTER GAME 1. SO SHEED A GOOD PICK UP FOR A CONTENDING TEAM THAT CAN DEAL WITH HIS ATTITUDE OR HAVE THE PLAYERS/COACHES THAT CAN DO IT. AS FOR THE CELTICS I DONT LIKE THEM...... IMMMA BULLS FANS...... LOL BUT NEVERTHELESS HE WOULD BE AN IDEAL FIT FOR THEM AND I COULD SEE THEM IN THE FINALS WITH HIM IF GARNETT CAN STAY HEALTHY AND THE CAN FIND SOMEONE LIKE POSEY WHEN THE WON THE TITLE. |
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khmonla
Reputation: 0 Level: Amateur Since: Jul 3, 2009 |
Posted on: July 3, 2009 11:25 pm
Score: 11
'Sheed receptive to Celts, but will shopthis trade is not smart, they need younger players to develop not old overrated paychecks. Ray and K.G are gone in 3-5 seasons. think smart |
Big Brad
Reputation: 93Level: All-Star Since: Jul 3, 2009 |
Posted on: July 4, 2009 2:48 am
Score: 77
'Sheed receptive to Celts, but will shopWow, what a joke. I hope the Celtics sign Rasheed Wallace because it will make them only that weaker of a team. They become older, more injury prone, and have a worse attitude with lower chances of good chemistry. This is getting worse than the New York Yankees! |
Colonel11
Reputation: 97Level: Superstar Since: May 17, 2009 |
Posted on: July 4, 2009 9:14 am
Score: 94
'Sheed receptive to Celts, but will shopThis doesn't surpise me coming from a laker fan. The celtics "all star" lineup is and will be even better than your laker lineup with Kobe and Artest. You sound worried that the celtics will beat up on the lakes again in the finals but don't want to admit it. You talk about Rasheed having a bad attitude when things aren't going well, but the lakers just signed the king of all bad attitudes with artest. Good luck having that one work out for your team. See you in the finals where the celtics will get #18 next season. |
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HomerOffHead Level: Superstar Since: Sep 19, 2007 |
Posted on: July 4, 2009 9:44 am
Score: 52
'Sheed receptive to Celts, but will shopChemistry? Artest? Lakers? |
TrinityRules
Reputation: 84Level: All-Star Since: Feb 10, 2009 |
Posted on: July 4, 2009 11:15 am
Score: 74
Celtic's Demiss!!!!This would be great for the rest of the Teams in the East. All those OLD guys running around trying to make it happen. It will be a long time before they ever see another Championship. Cleveland,Orlando,Atlanta..etc. must be sitting there clicking their heels, wiating for the Celtic's to sign him. Looks like number 5 for <strong><em>"The Black Mamba</em></strong>"....It only gets easier!
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borntowinn
Reputation: 87Level: All-Star Since: Jun 18, 2009 |
Posted on: July 4, 2009 3:01 pm
Score: 44
'Sheed receptive to Celts, but will shopI think he should take a look at the warriors....they will suprise a lot of teams this year. with a healthy team they will be a force in the western conference. But they could use his experience and leadership and his toughnest.the warriors are young and will run teams of the floor this year. you heard it hear first. rasheed your a warrior might as well play for them. |
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The Black Mamba Level: Superstar Since: May 28, 2008 |
Posted on: July 4, 2009 3:09 pm
Score: 123
'Sheed receptive to Celts, but will shopFunny! If you think that the Celtics lineup is better that the Lakers then you definately dont watch basketball! Kobe locks down Ray Allen and Artest locks down Paul Pierce. Garnett gets his and Bynum and Gasol get Wallace in foul trouble. Celtics have NO bench! Big Baby probobly leaves for more money. Leon Powe is garbage. Eddie House is a shooter but cant guard anyone. Please make it to the Finals I wanna see you! I'll be shocked is Wallace signs for the mid-level though! He has a ring so his motivation is financial. I think he goes to the Spurs. |
de_angelo
Reputation: 67Level: Pro Since: May 18, 2009 |
Posted on: July 4, 2009 5:39 pm
Score: 36
'Sheed receptive to Celts, but will shopSure see you in the Finals Boston! Go Lakers..2010 Celtics vs Lakers all over again!!! |
