Maggette to Wariors

"The Golden State Warriors on Tuesday conceded defeat in the chase for Elton Brand's signature by quickly moving on to new targets and reaching a faster-than-expected verbal agreement to sign unrestricted free agent Corey Maggette, according to NBA front-office sources."ESPN
Fuck, now that this douchebag, former Blue Devil cocksmooch is on the Warriors, that means Posey is going to be chased a lot harder. It would have been cool to see Maggette in a C's uniform but apparently this guy is more about $ than he is winning. Either way I think J.R. Giddens and Bill Walker be able to step up.

From Corey Maggette

"It's a great honor to even hear from them," Maggette said. "Hopefully, I can look at some of the options. That's a good option playing for those guys. ... It's not always about money," Maggette said. "I've been in the league a long time and I've made a lot of money. I'm tired of losing. I want to get back to the playoffs and win."

I still am skeptical but it is good to dream.

Corey Maggette

Boston.com "The Celtics have made contract offers to two forwards: Their own free agent, James Posey, and Clippers free agent Corey Maggette, sources told the Boston Globe. The most the Celtics could offer is the mid-level exception (about $5.8 million), and it's doubtful that they could sign both players. The terms of the offers were not disclosed."

I probably don't think Maggette will come for a mid level exception of 5.8 million dollars but it would be fun to have him. He has always been a good player (22.1 points and 5.6 rebounds last season) and it looks as if he will not be a Clipper next year. If he wants to win you have to sign with Boston. Maggette would fit in perfectly in coming off the bench when the offense is placid.

As for Posey, I love him but if he wants us to sign him for 5 years, we have to let him go. He was a huge part of the championship run but he is not a Maggette type player.

Baron Davis and Elton Brand Opts Out

Baron Davis opted out of his 17.8 million dollar deal with the Warriors last night to test free agency. All signs point indicated he will re-sign but turning down almost 18 million dollars is pretty crazy.

I personally love Davis and believe he is a great player. I loved him when he played for New Orleans and has done a great job in Golden State. He brought Golden State to the play-offs last year where they beat the number 1 seed Mavericks and then almost brought them to the play-offs last year. It sounds like the Clippers are also interested in Davis.

Speaking of the Clippers.

Longtime PF Elton Brand is foregoing a 16.4 million dollar deal but is said to re-sign with the Clippers. With Corey Maggette opting out of his contract it will give the Clippers an extra 10 million to work with.