Grange: Raptors Close to Signing Marion (Update Pg. 3)

xI_kaptain_Ix · 07-03-2009, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffb

Sick ass Dunk...just ignore the green jersey.

YouTube - Shawn Marion With the Monster Slam

absolutely.... sick....
SICK WICKED AND NASTY FOLKS!

tvett6 · 07-03-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffb

Sick ass Dunk...just ignore the green jersey.

YouTube - Shawn Marion With the Monster Slam

Nice post Jeff. Sure looks like an over the hill, overpaid 30 year-old with nothing left in his legs.

rodstriker · 07-03-2009, 08:14 PM

NBA free agents: Sources: Shawn Marion, Toronto Raptors deal is not imminent - ESPN

The Toronto Raptors, after repeatedly being linked to Portland-bound Hedo Turkoglu, focused their free-agent efforts on re-signing forward Shawn Marion.

However, signals are mixed regarding how close the sides are to a new deal.

The Toronto Globe and Mail reported Friday that the Raptors have a four-year deal on the table worth more than $8 million per year, but sources close to the situation told ESPN.com later Friday that a verbal agreement is not imminent.

Sources told ESPN.com that the Raptors are offering a four-year deal in the $36 million range, but Marion is said to be seeking a five-year dial in the $50 million range, similar to what Turkoglu is likely to receive from the Trail Blazers.

There is growing belief around the league that the Raptors and Marion will ultimately reach an agreement given the long history between Raptors president Bryan Colangelo and Marion -- Colangelo drafted Marion in Phoenix in 1999 -- and the limited number of options for both sides.

One source close to the process cautioned to ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard that closing the gap "could take a while."

With or without Marion, Toronto is interested free-agent forwards from Linas Kleiza and Raptors alumnus Carlos Delfino and has not abandoned hope of finding a way to retain Colangelo-favorite Anthony Parker. Kleiza and Parker are also drawing interest from the Cleveland Cavaliers, who missed out on initial targets Ron Artest and Trevor Ariza.

Marion averaged 14.3 points and 8.3 rebounds in 27 games with the Raptors last season after Toronto sent Jermaine O'Neal and Jamario Moon to Miami in a midseason deal for Marion and Marcus Banks. The Raptors finished a disappointing season strong by having Marion and Andrea Bargnani flanking Chris Bosh in stead of playing a traditional center.

Information from ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard and ESPN.com's Chris Sheridan and Henry Abbott was used in this report.

jeffb · 07-03-2009, 08:19 PM

5yrs/50Mil??

**halphbreedballer** · 07-03-2009, 08:21 PM

Get the deal done already!!! ARggggHHH DOH!

rodstriker · 07-03-2009, 09:02 PM

I almost died reading it

**halphbreedballer** · 07-03-2009, 09:04 PM

I would give him 5 years at 7.5 million

37.5Million

rodstriker · 07-03-2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by halphbreedballer

I would give him 5 years at 7.5 million

37.5Million

I'd rather give 4 and 8,25

33Million

37.5M in 5 would screw our 2014 summer

Gurk · 07-03-2009, 10:19 PM

I guess this possibility is over considering we are supposedly signing Hedo

rodstriker · 07-03-2009, 10:23 PM

It's all Marion's fault. Had he signed the 34M/4-year deal we'd be really happy and he'd get his cash. But no, he chose robbing us and now he's homeless and looking for a MLE

STUPID

Admiral · 07-03-2009, 10:37 PM

^^
well considering hedo rejected the blazers, they can just go out and sign marion now for a decent amount, so there are still teams out there with more than MLE money

moremilk · 07-03-2009, 11:17 PM

blazers have no need for marion, they already have outlaw. The reason they wanted hedu is because he can create shots, which marion can't. The other teams with cap space are memphis. sacramento and okc, and the rumours are that they won't be spending their money this summer.

so yes - marion is in a very tight spot right now - maybe we can take advantage after all.

**Acie** · 07-03-2009, 11:53 PM

I bet Marion is kicking himself for not signing a extension for 10 million per with the Heat when he had the chance.

Febreezy · 07-03-2009, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moremilk

blazers have no need for marion, they already have outlaw. The reason they wanted hedu is because he can create shots, which marion can't. The other teams with cap space are memphis. sacramento and okc, and the rumours are that they won't be spending their money this summer.

so yes - marion is in a very tight spot right now - maybe we can take advantage after all.

Sign him for the mle.

n30tokyo · 07-04-2009, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodstriker

It's all Marion's fault. Had he signed the 34M/4-year deal we'd be really happy and he'd get his cash. But no, he chose robbing us and now he's homeless and looking for a MLE

STUPID

+1

they (Marion and his agent) shouldn't have fucked around like that.. i'd like to see him get an offer higher than 8mil/yr. i'd like to see him how he stacks up against Hedo.

on the other hand, i'm not saying Hedo in a Raps uni is a very bad decision. there aren't many 6'10ers in the league who can handle the ball and can make jumpers. i just think 10mil/yr is overkill on our payroll. there's lots of guys in the league who can guard this guy.

**halphbreedballer** · 07-04-2009, 06:57 AM

Actually if we could get Marion to sign for the MLE that would just put the icing on the cake!

Imagin:

Jose
Turk
Marion
Bosh
Bargs

That would be a hell of a starting 5...I really looks like no one wants Marion right now...I think his really bad 3pt shooting % has scared teams away & the fact that he didn't play well with Dwade.

Gurk · 07-04-2009, 08:25 AM

If Marion will come back for the MLE I will be so happy. Turk is good but Marion will make us a lto better

Jakkal · 07-04-2009, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kuzzy

imo Marion was a failed experiment and we need to move on.. even though everyone else thinks differently and LOVES shawn

How was he a failed experiment?

His rebounding fills in nicely for Bargs being on the perimiter a lot. He doesn't need set plays. He defends well.

Admiral · 07-04-2009, 10:49 AM

maybe marion will realize with all these signings from every team and now including the Raptors that he isn't really a hot commodity anymore in the league
maybe he'll realize his worth in terms of contract level and he'll sign here for cheap because we really need the defense and rebounding, which we are not getting out of turkoglu and have none in any of the other players but evans who isn't a big time player
with marion and turk we can run a big size offense like the magic did and then sit 1 of them and put demar in and run a more typical offense

moremilk · 07-04-2009, 10:52 AM

I'm sure he does now .... kind of a bit too late. He will lose 10+ million because he was too stupid.

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07-03-2009, 08:14 PM	#103 (permalink)
rodstriker is fucking mad with people overrating Calderon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 336 Representing:	NBA free agents: Sources: Shawn Marion, Toronto Raptors deal is not imminent - ESPN The Toronto Raptors, after repeatedly being linked to Portland-bound Hedo Turkoglu, focused their free-agent efforts on re-signing forward Shawn Marion. However, signals are mixed regarding how close the sides are to a new deal. The Toronto Globe and Mail reported Friday that the Raptors have a four-year deal on the table worth more than $8 million per year, but sources close to the situation told ESPN.com later Friday that a verbal agreement is not imminent. Sources told ESPN.com that the Raptors are offering a four-year deal in the $36 million range, but Marion is said to be seeking a five-year dial in the $50 million range, similar to what Turkoglu is likely to receive from the Trail Blazers. There is growing belief around the league that the Raptors and Marion will ultimately reach an agreement given the long history between Raptors president Bryan Colangelo and Marion -- Colangelo drafted Marion in Phoenix in 1999 -- and the limited number of options for both sides. One source close to the process cautioned to ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard that closing the gap "could take a while." With or without Marion, Toronto is interested free-agent forwards from Linas Kleiza and Raptors alumnus Carlos Delfino and has not abandoned hope of finding a way to retain Colangelo-favorite Anthony Parker. Kleiza and Parker are also drawing interest from the Cleveland Cavaliers, who missed out on initial targets Ron Artest and Trevor Ariza. Marion averaged 14.3 points and 8.3 rebounds in 27 games with the Raptors last season after Toronto sent Jermaine O'Neal and Jamario Moon to Miami in a midseason deal for Marion and Marcus Banks. The Raptors finished a disappointing season strong by having Marion and Andrea Bargnani flanking Chris Bosh in stead of playing a traditional center. Information from ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard and ESPN.com's Chris Sheridan and Henry Abbott was used in this report.

07-03-2009, 08:19 PM	#104 (permalink)
jeffb is Pissed, WINDOWS 7 was his idea!!! Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 18,805 Representing:	5yrs/50Mil??

07-03-2009, 08:21 PM	#105 (permalink)
halphbreedballer is Waiting for 2D's 1st in game wind mill Dunk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: T.O. Posts: 1,129 Representing:	Get the deal done already!!! ARggggHHH DOH!

07-03-2009, 09:02 PM	#106 (permalink)
rodstriker is fucking mad with people overrating Calderon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 336 Representing:	I almost died reading it

07-03-2009, 09:04 PM	#107 (permalink)
halphbreedballer is Waiting for 2D's 1st in game wind mill Dunk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: T.O. Posts: 1,129 Representing:	I would give him 5 years at 7.5 million 37.5Million

07-03-2009, 10:19 PM	#109 (permalink)
Gurk is gonna make sure that Rasho wins MVP hot' n' spicy meat-a-ball Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Home Posts: 13,548 Representing:	I guess this possibility is over considering we are supposedly signing Hedo

07-03-2009, 10:23 PM	#110 (permalink)
rodstriker is fucking mad with people overrating Calderon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 336 Representing:	It's all Marion's fault. Had he signed the 34M/4-year deal we'd be really happy and he'd get his cash. But no, he chose robbing us and now he's homeless and looking for a MLE STUPID

07-03-2009, 10:37 PM	#111 (permalink)
Admiral is Sick, Wicked, and Nasty! Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 728 Representing:	^^ well considering hedo rejected the blazers, they can just go out and sign marion now for a decent amount, so there are still teams out there with more than MLE money

07-03-2009, 11:17 PM	#112 (permalink)
moremilk is whatever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: toronto Posts: 4,903 Representing:	blazers have no need for marion, they already have outlaw. The reason they wanted hedu is because he can create shots, which marion can't. The other teams with cap space are memphis. sacramento and okc, and the rumours are that they won't be spending their money this summer. so yes - marion is in a very tight spot right now - maybe we can take advantage after all.

07-03-2009, 11:53 PM	#113 (permalink)
Acie is all about execution and effort. Electric Kool-Aid Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 13,959 Representing:	I bet Marion is kicking himself for not signing a extension for 10 million per with the Heat when he had the chance.

07-04-2009, 06:57 AM	#116 (permalink)
halphbreedballer is Waiting for 2D's 1st in game wind mill Dunk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: T.O. Posts: 1,129 Representing:	Actually if we could get Marion to sign for the MLE that would just put the icing on the cake! Imagin: Jose Turk Marion Bosh Bargs That would be a hell of a starting 5...I really looks like no one wants Marion right now...I think his really bad 3pt shooting % has scared teams away & the fact that he didn't play well with Dwade.

07-04-2009, 08:25 AM	#117 (permalink)
Gurk is gonna make sure that Rasho wins MVP hot' n' spicy meat-a-ball Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Home Posts: 13,548 Representing:	If Marion will come back for the MLE I will be so happy. Turk is good but Marion will make us a lto better

07-04-2009, 10:49 AM	#119 (permalink)
Admiral is Sick, Wicked, and Nasty! Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 728 Representing:	maybe marion will realize with all these signings from every team and now including the Raptors that he isn't really a hot commodity anymore in the league maybe he'll realize his worth in terms of contract level and he'll sign here for cheap because we really need the defense and rebounding, which we are not getting out of turkoglu and have none in any of the other players but evans who isn't a big time player with marion and turk we can run a big size offense like the magic did and then sit 1 of them and put demar in and run a more typical offense

07-04-2009, 10:52 AM	#120 (permalink)
moremilk is whatever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: toronto Posts: 4,903 Representing:	I'm sure he does now .... kind of a bit too late. He will lose 10+ million because he was too stupid.