Lakers WERE Favorites For Tony Delk...(Signs With Pistons)
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:21 am    Post subject: Lakers WERE Favorites For Tony Delk...(Signs With Pistons)

From ESPN.com Chat w/Ric Bucher...

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Rakesh (Detriot): Any word on where Tony Delk will land after clearing waivers? How would he impact the Pistons if they sign him? Would he make the rotation at all?

Ric Bucher: (11:15 AM ET ) Three teams have taken a stab at him -- Detroit, Lakers and Miami. The favorite is the Lakers, because they have part of their mid-level exception left to give, whereas Detroit just has the vet minimum. He also knows he'll get more minutes in LA.Detroit needs to reduce the minutes on its starters, but Delk would be strictly an insurance policy behind Lindsey Hunter.

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:23 am    Post subject:

Let's cross our fingers!
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:26 am    Post subject:

We dont have a big part of the MLE, cuz we used almost it's total to sign Ronny.

Delk would be a great pickup though, I just dont know if Phil would like him, but if he comes, thats cuz Phil said ok.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:26 am    Post subject:

Bucher is wrong

Lakers used their remaining MLE on Turiaf (not the 2.5 or so that was left but a part of it)

IS it possible to divide the MLE into 3 players?
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:26 am    Post subject:

Thatd be great if we got him. Hopefully Detroit doesn't lure him with their winning ways.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:36 am    Post subject:

wolfpaclaker wrote:
Bucher is wrong

Lakers used their remaining MLE on Turiaf (not the 2.5 or so that was left but a part of it)

IS it possible to divide the MLE into 3 players?

yes, we can divide it up into as many min contracts if we wanted to.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:37 am    Post subject:

so what's the deal with delk these days anyways.. howcome he hasn't been playing?
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:38 am    Post subject:

thegreatest wrote:
wolfpaclaker wrote:
Bucher is wrong

Lakers used their remaining MLE on Turiaf (not the 2.5 or so that was left but a part of it)

IS it possible to divide the MLE into 3 players?

yes, we can divide it up into as many min contracts if we wanted to.

Ok.

If that's the case then Bucher has a point. We have around 1.7 or so million to offer.

Detroit can offer the vet min (I think that's around 1 million)

If Lakers can land Delk or Penny, I will be very happy.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:40 am    Post subject:

Id like Delk, but I have doubts if Penny can still breathe non-artificially.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:43 am    Post subject:

The vet min and MLE is pro-rated so its not the full amount it was to begin the season.

Aaron McKie was signed for 2.5, Ronny for about 400K. That leaves about 2.1 of the original 5 mil available. Prorate that to figure what Delk would get. So it'd be about 640K for the last 25 games as opposed to around 305K if he signed for the min.


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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:44 am    Post subject:

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That's true, Cleva.

But wouldn't that amount be twice the amount he could get as a vet min player? If the Lakers are willing to offer 2 times the amount he could get in Detroit - Delk might want to come here.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:47 am    Post subject:

wolf - see edit.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:47 am    Post subject:

Delk would be a nice addition. Hopefully, he can play like he did in college when he was at Kentucky. That would be really nice.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:49 am    Post subject:

Hopefully he can score 53 again
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:52 am    Post subject:

Has Delk ever won a ring? I'm just asking because that could impact his decision.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:52 am    Post subject:

Update from Bucher.

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Paul (Chicago): Rick, the Pistons already signed Delk this morning. Get with the program!

Ric Bucher: (11:35 AM ET ) My bad. I talked to a Pistons' official last night and he thought they'd lose out to the Lakers for the reason I stated. Haven't talked to anyone this morning yet. The rest of my answer stands.


Looks like he's being classy with "Paul". Assumptions were that Delk goes to Detroit but nothing is official as far as I know.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:54 am    Post subject:

Ahh. Nevermind.

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Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced today that the Detroit Pistons have signed free-agent guard Tony Delk to a contract. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.
“We think Tony will be a nice addition to our team as we move toward the end of the season,” said Dumars. “He brings veteran experience and will give us quality depth at both guard positions.”

Delk, 32, was waived by the Atlanta Hawks on 2/24 after playing in one game this season. He played in 56 games for Atlanta last season averaging 11.9 points and 1.9 assists in 23.9 minutes.


http://www.nba.com/pistons/news/tdelk_060301.html
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:54 am    Post subject:

Joe Dumars and Championship Hopes vs. Mitch Kupchak and approx. $1.8 million more... Let's get ready to rumble.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:55 am    Post subject:

II Cleva wrote:
Ahh. Nevermind.

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Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced today that the Detroit Pistons have signed free-agent guard Tony Delk to a contract. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.
“We think Tony will be a nice addition to our team as we move toward the end of the season,” said Dumars. “He brings veteran experience and will give us quality depth at both guard positions.”

Delk, 32, was waived by the Atlanta Hawks on 2/24 after playing in one game this season. He played in 56 games for Atlanta last season averaging 11.9 points and 1.9 assists in 23.9 minutes.


http://www.nba.com/pistons/news/tdelk_060301.html


Doh. Dumars wins.

Just in time for our game on Saturday nonetheless.


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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:55 am    Post subject:

Well, there's still Penny.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:09 am    Post subject:

Damn I was really looking forward to having Delk.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:10 am    Post subject:

THIS SUX...I've heard Penny has been working out with John Lucas is Houston and was supposed to be full strength by Mid-March.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:13 am    Post subject:

And don't forget Rick Brunson!

He'd be a solid pick-up as well.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 1:23 pm    Post subject:

Brunson has some triangle experience. He might be helpful. I suspect the Lakers will play Smush to get him more experience.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 2:10 pm    Post subject:

lol why is it mitch cant even sign rejects right.... you lose out less money and less playing time
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