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**Avalanche** · 01-19-2008, 12:07 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3204305

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Damon Stoudamire is close to reaching a buyout agreement with the Memphis Grizzlies that would allow the 34-year-old point guard to sign as a free agent with either the Boston Celtics or the Phoenix Suns, a source told ESPN.com on Saturday.

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The Celtics, Suns, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors and Denver Nuggets have all discussed trade possibilities with the Grizzlies to acquire Stoudamire, the 1996 Rookie of the Year and a 12-year veteran.

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A source with knowledge of the trade talks said the situation also was being impacted by the possibility of Sam Cassell being traded or bought out by the Los Angeles Clippers.

Obviously Cassel would be the preffered option, would be great if he was bought out.. but Damon could definately be of use for a few minutes at back up point.

**Avalanche** · 01-19-2008, 12:13 PM

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Advice to teams hoping to prise Sam Cassell away from the Clippers (yes, Dallas, this means you) for playoff purposes:

It would probably be wise to trade for Cassell before mid-February comes and buyout negotiations commence that could make the 38-year-old a free agent.

Reason being: Cassell and Kevin Garnett are so tight to this day that, as one interested suitor confessed, it's difficult to imagine Cassell choosing to sign anywhere but Boston if he makes it to the open market, where KG can start lobbying him.

so now we pray for a buy-out lol

southeasy · 01-19-2008, 12:31 PM

your title should be StoudAmire with an A

i thought celtics were thinking amare could be headed your way

but i agree, toronto & your celtics could use a backup like d-d-d-amon

**Avalanche** · 01-19-2008, 12:39 PM

ah, cheers nice pick up.

Cassel is still ideal, but i doubt they would simply buy him out... there would certainly be teams willing to trade.

**#1AntoineWalkerFan** · 01-19-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Avalanche

ah, cheers nice pick up.

Cassel is still ideal, but i doubt they would simply buy him out... there would certainly be teams willing to trade.

trade what for a 38 year old pg??? a 2nd rounder??? might as well just buy him out and let it be done with

**Avalanche** · 01-19-2008, 01:33 PM

He still contributes though, im sure some teams would be willing to trade...

I just cant see the clips letting him go for nothing, if Damon is bought out i think we need to pick him up we cant just sit and wait for Cassel

BlayZa · 01-19-2008, 04:51 PM

He could be a good option for the Celts IMO. He'd be under no pressure to score or carry the offensive load and he is still v.effective at running a team and hitting spot 3's. As long as he had the priorities in the right order he could be a positive

**Avalanche** · 01-19-2008, 04:54 PM

We just need someone to control the ball when rondo is off the court, if teams press House/Tony etc we get in trouble and turn the ball over, Stoudamire would know exactly how to control the ball in those situations

LamarButler · 01-19-2008, 05:04 PM

I think I'd rather give Pruitt 10-15 minutes a game so maybe he can develop.

**Avalanche** · 01-19-2008, 05:27 PM

I like seeing Pruitt out there, only because we have no alternative though... he has years to develop, we are trying to win a championship asap

NewAgeBaller · 01-19-2008, 05:53 PM

Sammy's still got it,, he did drop 36 points on the Suns just a week or so ago. He's just got no motivation right now, he could definately come in and play limited minutes (or even a starter role in the playoffs probably, if u want him to).

Cassell would be the one guy I'd be pushing hard for if I were the Celtics, you could get him for pretty cheap too I imagine.

**Avalanche** · 01-19-2008, 05:58 PM

We really arent in a situation to trade... he would be ideal to sign if he was dropped, being such good friends with KG and the experience he has in big games.
I dont think we will be able to get him til the end of the season though, so Stoudamire would be the best guy to have in the meantime IMO

**23AJ** · 01-19-2008, 08:52 PM

Cassell would be my choice for the C's. The guy is clutch, savy, and has championship experience. Mighty Mouse wouldn't be a bad pick up either though. And I agree with the sentiments that the C's just can't wait to see if they can add Sam I Am. C's need a decent back up PG asap.

LamarButler · 01-19-2008, 10:00 PM

I'm still a bit skeptical about signing Stoudamire or Cassell.

Where would Tony Allen and Eddie House be? Stoudamire and Cassell are poor defenders also. Those guys are a little too shoot-first for a team with Pierce, Garnett and Allen.

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