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Looks Like Tim Thomas May Go West
Although no agreement has been reached between Thomas and the Bulls, the latter have the upper hand with the March 1 deadline just around the corner. Players who are not waived before Wednesday are not eligable for the playoffs. So once again it comes down to money for Tim Thomas. Does he take a lower buyout in exchange for full freedom in choosing a new team this season, or does he take all the money and become a Spur or Sun? Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs, Phoenix Suns, New Jersey Nets Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Four Teams Are Interested In Thomas
Thomas, who includes the Nets on his wish list, would have to be waived by Wednesday to be playoff eligible. Since they're over the cap, the Nets only can offer a minimum contract. "I'm going to make Tim Thomas come here," Carter said. New Jersey Nets, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, San Antonio Spurs Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Spurs Nearly Grabbed J.R. Smith In Multi-Team Deal
The deal was close enough to completion — one opposing team executive said he had heard it was done — that Spurs officials initially told Barry he might not need to board the team's charter flight here. The deal unraveled near the league's 3 p.m. trade deadline, which was an hour before the Spurs were scheduled to depart. After Spurs coach Gregg Popovich told Barry the trade was dead, Barry accompanied the team here. San Antonio Spurs, New Orleans Hornets Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Spurs Feb 2006 Archive
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Look for Tim Thomas to go West after his buyout from Chicago, the Newark Star-Ledger is reporting, after Bulls GM John Paxson told agent Arn Tellem that he is determined to give Thomas the money he has left on his $14 million contract and allow him to become a free agent, but only if Thomas subsequently signs with San Antonio or Phoenix.
The Spurs nearly traded Brent Barry on Thursday afternoon in a multi-team deal that would have netted New Orleans guard J.R. Smith, two NBA sources said.