[bluemagic]

reported on hoopsworld.com

 

[MacDanny 6]

He is a restricted free-agent. Can't the Sonics offer something?

 

[bluemagic]

no

I don't think he's restricted, the article is now on espn, don't recall it saying anything about an offer sheet, but that he signed with the Magic. I'm personally glad he's in Orlando.

 

[onesickpup]

From the Orlando Sentinel

"Though listed as a restricted free agent, the Magic say that information is false. Seattle no longer has his rights, and therefore cannot match the offer."
Here's the link http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/basketball/magic/orl-spt-magic072202.story?coll=orl-magic

Oh, and hello everybody! New guy here...I'm impressed with all the knowledgeable posters here and look forward to learning quite a bit from everyone.

 

[JNice]

Yeah, looks like Seattle cannot match the offer, so he is definitely Orlando's.

Lets hope he really turns into Ben Wallace.

 

[MacDanny 6]

He could turn into another Ben Wallace. But it won't be in 1 year and thats all we have him signed for. If he has a good season next season, I hope we re-sign him. He could turn into another Ben Wallace on another team.

 

[JNice]

True. But if he plays well enough this season, Orlando will keep him next season.

At least they've got someone with some potential, unlike when they signed Ewing and Grant.

 

[Derek112]

he is an unrestricted free agent