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 Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:35 pm Post subject: Eddie Jones to be waived!!! (Do the Lakers want him?) |
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| I just heard it on the loose cannons.... what do you guys think? bump mckie and sign eddie? |
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2Cleva
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| Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:37 pm Post subject: |
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| Only an option after the trade deadline. |
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LakersRGolden
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| Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:37 pm Post subject: |
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Sure, for the vet min.
Wonder if he'd wait long enough to push through a trade or if we'd need to waive someone. |
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dino
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| Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:39 pm Post subject: |
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| even if it were true, i'd imagine eddie would probably prefer to go back to the heat than come to the lakers... |
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| Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Ron Harper Part 2 |
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| Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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| 2Cleva wrote: | | Only an option after the trade deadline. |
agreed - if Lakers do end up making a move that opens up a roster spot; I would mind having Eddie back to finish up his career (hopefully with a ring).
Here's my question though- there was another player that the Grizzlies had on their roster in the summer that might be a better fit - how's Laron Profit doing nowadays? |
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LakersRGolden
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| Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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| dino wrote: | | even if it were true, i'd imagine eddie would probably prefer to go back to the heat than come to the lakers... |
Then Shaq can trade him for the 3rd time!  |
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Freakout
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| Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:48 pm Post subject: |
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Eddie would be a steal. Hell he hit 2 huge shots against Utah the other night that won them the game.
Imagine going big with Kobe, Eddie, Evans, Odom, and Andrew. You could switch almost every position defensively.
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dino
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| Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:49 pm Post subject: |
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^^
sad but quite possible...
oh, and if he does end up "ron harper part 2" then that would mean we win a couple rings - not bad at all... |
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Lakerfan 4 Life
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| Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:52 pm Post subject: |
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| They gonna waive Eddie after scoring 19 points and hitting the game winner against the Jazz?! Come back to L.A., Eddie! |
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| Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:54 pm Post subject: |
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i think he will go back to the heat.
imo its either heat or lakers w/the heat being the front runners.
also isnt he from miami?
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Lakerfan 4 Life
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| Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:56 pm Post subject: |
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| kemi4kobes wrote: | i think he will go back to the heat.
imo its either heat or lakers w/the heat being the front runners.
also isnt he from miami? |
I thought Eddie is from Philly. Anyway he won't go back to the Heat. Shaq hates Eddie and traded him to another team twice. |
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| Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:56 pm Post subject: |
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| kemi4kobes wrote: | i think he will go back to the heat.
imo its either heat or lakers w/the heat being the front runners.
also isnt he from miami? |
No way he goes back to Miami. The two teams I could see having interest is PHX and San Antonio. |
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| Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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| kemi4kobes wrote: | i think he will go back to the heat.
imo its either heat or lakers w/the heat being the front runners.
also isnt he from miami? |
Eddie is from Philly if I remember correctly. Also, why would he want to play with Shaq again? As someone else pointed out, Eddie has played with Shaq twice and has gotten traded from Shaq's team twice... |
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| Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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what loyalty...lol
u hit a game winner and u get waived!
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| Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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| If he's available after the deadline, it might be worth a shot, but not before. |
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EJ was born in Pompano Beach, FL, but went to college at Temple, in Philly.
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| Freakout wrote: | | kemi4kobes wrote: | i think he will go back to the heat.
imo its either heat or lakers w/the heat being the front runners.
also isnt he from miami? |
No way he goes back to Miami. The two teams I could see having interest is PHX and San Antonio. |
If he goes to Phoenix, they might buyout Jalen Rose to make room for him. Anyone for Jalen once again?
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dino
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would phoenix really have that much of a need for him? would he be able to play at their pace?
and aren't the spurs trying to get younger?
wouldn't be surprised to see him back in miami (shaq aside) - it's familiar, he steps right into their system, sees immediate playing time...
hope the lakers pick him up though...replace fellow alum mckie... |
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I'd rather pick up Brent Barry!
Supposedly he and that Udrih guy are available.
No thanks on E.J.
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| cmonkee wrote: | | 2Cleva wrote: | | Only an option after the trade deadline. |
agreed - if Lakers do end up making a move that opens up a roster spot; I would mind having Eddie back to finish up his career (hopefully with a ring).
Here's my question though- there was another player that the Grizzlies had on their roster in the summer that might be a better fit - how's Laron Profit doing nowadays? |
agreed, but also because I doubt we want to waive any of our expiring contracts that might be an asset in a potential deal. As for Profit, I wonder if there's really a space for him on the team considering Mo Evans' great play. Profit did well for us, but I don't think he was anywhere near the player Evans is now.
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| Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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i would welcome Eddie at the vet min with open arms.
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EJ!!!! YES! I would love to have Jonesy back on the team. I hated that Rice trade becuase Rice did not play D. Even at his age, Jones is still an excellent defender, he would be very very useful for us because of that.
We get killed on perimeter D, Jones is a savy vet, he would help a lot. Plus the Tri does not need a real PG, a Jones-Kobe back court would be FANTASTIC! 2 tall guards like Phil likes. I am actually really really stoked, Eddie would be PERFECT. Much better for us than Kidd because he won't have a massive contract.
Then we have Farmar & Smush to play some minutes to keep him fresh for the playoffs.
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| Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 3:19 pm Post subject: |
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When I say Eddie you say Jones!
Of course I'd want him back.
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| Vlade wrote: | | cmonkee wrote: | | 2Cleva wrote: | | Only an option after the trade deadline. |
agreed - if Lakers do end up making a move that opens up a roster spot; I would mind having Eddie back to finish up his career (hopefully with a ring).
Here's my question though- there was another player that the Grizzlies had on their roster in the summer that might be a better fit - how's Laron Profit doing nowadays? |
agreed, but also because I doubt we want to waive any of our expiring contracts that might be an asset in a potential deal. As for Profit, I wonder if there's really a space for him on the team considering Mo Evans' great play. Profit did well for us, but I don't think he was anywhere near the player Evans is now. |
Profit would not get many minutes considering how well Evans has been playing. Jones on the other hand could start at guard along side Kobe. He is still a great defender and would not have to play major minutes because we have Smush & Farmar to spell him.
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