Amare Update and All-Star Thoughts
2010-02-13
Via Windhorst, here’s the latest on Amare and the other rumors:
” Sources have indicated the Cavs have gotten “pretty far down the tracks” in talking to the Suns about Stoudemire. It has even gotten to the point that the sides have discussed small details like payment schedules and salary reimbursement options. At this time of year, because many contracts are pro-rated differently, there are such things to work out in a trade.
Also, a source said that James has signed off on trading for Stoudemire. The two spent time talking during the All-Star practice session Saturday morning. When asked about the Cavs rumors, Stoudemire responded with a “no comment.”
On Friday when asked which players Stoudemire would pick for a dream lineup he listed: Shaquille O’Neal, James, Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson. Two, of course, play for the Cavs now.”
Sounds like things are getting serious. Windhorst also mentions that the Cavs are looking into shooting guard possibilities, are looking for a third team, and remain interested in Jamison and Murphy.
Here are a few thoughts from All-Star Saturday, which I watched all of:
-Damon Jones’ coat has been replaced by Darryl Dawkins’ coat.
-Shannon Brown is the Danica Patrick of the dunk contest.
-Nate Robinson did notĀ receiveĀ a trophy. That was a memorial.
-LeBron wouldn’t have gained much by winning this contest, but he would’ve won easily.
-www.dontletshannondunk.com was available before tonight. It isn’t anymore.
-Still available: www.forcelebrontodunk.com
-Watching Rondo and Durant trade threes was strangely enthralling.
Makelebrondunk.com
Durant only missed once I thought. They both came in with H-O and it was never too close as Durant finished with H-O-R. KD is an amazing shooter but Rondo was surprisingly good as well.
That can’t be right… There is no way that Durant took two more shots than rondo. Even more so considering Rondo went first.
Watching the Durant and Rondo 3 point shootout was probably the most entertaining event of the night. Rondo made 8 straight, (8-10) and Durant went 10-12.