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Post subject: Rashard Lewis to L.A. with a sign and trade?
 Posted: May 26, 2007 - 12:40 PM PST
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Rashard Lewis doused some cold water in the collective faces of the Sonics on Friday night when he officially opted out of his contract to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, according to an Associated Press report.
The decision isn't unexpected. Lewis, Seattle's longest tenured player who joined the team in 1998 as a second-round draft choice, said he planned to void the final two years of his deal several months ago when he declined a two-year, $25 million extension.
Still, the sobering news arrives three days after the team learned that it received the No. 2 pick in the June 28 draft, which will likely be used to select Texas forward Kevin Durant.
Tony Dutt, Lewis' agent, said the Sonics may feel as if they can part with Lewis, their second-leading scorer, because of Durant.
"Perhaps it gives them some kind of, maybe I will use the word security, to be getting a guy who plays the same position as Rashard," Dutt told the AP.
Lewis, who leaves $21 million on the table, joins the top of a free-agent market that includes Detroit's Chauncey Billups, Charlotte's Gerald Wallace and possibly New Jersey's Vince Carter, who has the option to leave the Nets. The 6-foot-10 Sonics forward is believed to be seeking a deal in the range of $15 million per year.
A week ago, owner Clay Bennett said re-signing Lewis was a priority and president Lenny Wilkens reiterated those beliefs Tuesday.
"Rashard is an integral part of this team and because we have this pick, the two have nothing to do with each other," Wilkens said. "We want Rashard back. You don't let a player like that just walk out the door."
The Sonics have two advantages that other teams do not have as Lewis enters free agency. They can offer him a six-year deal, while other teams are limited to making a maximum five-year offer. They can also offer him 10.5 percent in annual raises while the rest of league can offer him just 8 percent.
Dutt has said the extra year could be the difference in Lewis staying with the Sonics or going elsewhere. He also said that past negotiations in which Lewis felt short-changed will not factor into future contract talks.
Lewis, 27, was having an All-Star-caliber season before suffering a strained tendon sheath, which required surgery and forced him to miss 22 games. Despite the setback, he averaged a career-high 22.4 points and 6.6 rebounds. He also shot a career-high 84.1 percent from the free-throw line.
"Seattle is where I made my mark, so I'm going to give them every chance to bring me back," Lewis said last month. "Whatever happens, I want the whole thing to be over with pretty quick. I don't want it to drag on throughout the summer, because then you have less options on where you can go."
Orlando and Charlotte currently are the only teams with enough salary cap space to sign Lewis. Both teams need a small forward. The Magic will likely lose Grant Hill, while the Bobcats' Wallace is on the market. |
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Post subject: RE: Rashard Lewis to L.A. with a sign and trade?
Posted: May 26, 2007 - 12:41 PM PST
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| i dont think it would happen but its possible. |
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Post subject: RE: Rashard Lewis to L.A. with a sign and trade?
Posted: May 26, 2007 - 02:45 PM PST
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| That'd be dope if it happens man he'd really take the scoring load off of KB. |
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Post subject: RE: Rashard Lewis to L.A. with a sign and trade?
Posted: May 26, 2007 - 03:00 PM PST
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| I think that with Durant that the Sonics won't need Rashard |
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Post subject: RE: Rashard Lewis to L.A. with a sign and trade?
Posted: May 26, 2007 - 09:50 PM PST
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| true, he would really help us |
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Posted: May 26, 2007 - 10:02 PM PST
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| I love Lewis but don't trade Bynum! Please don't trade Bynum, Mitch! |
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Posted: May 26, 2007 - 11:11 PM PST
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| I wouldn't give up Odom for him either. If they are willing to take Kwame and a choice filler like Farmar, Vujacic, Mckie (S&T), Cook, and our 1st rounder I'd do it. |
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Posted: May 27, 2007 - 12:39 AM PST
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| Rashard Lewis is a great shooter, and I would love to see him in the purple and gold. But he is looking for big bucks and their are several teams that have money to throw around which we don't, and will end up getting him. The Heat want him really bad. They are shedding off a lot of the old timers and go with younger players. Shaq wants Rashard real bad. Maybe if he takes a cut in pay they might afford him. LOL! |
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Posted: May 27, 2007 - 05:59 PM PST
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| The Heat are going to end up with him and Gerald Wallace or Chauncey and Gerald Wallce |
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Posted: May 27, 2007 - 06:34 PM PST
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| You really think so? I can believe one but not more then one of those guys |
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Posted: May 27, 2007 - 06:53 PM PST
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| I mean it wont happen unless Shaq plays it smart and takes a 10 pay cut off his contract |
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Posted: May 27, 2007 - 10:04 PM PST
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| Rashard can't play defense so I don't like him with us. |
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Posted: May 27, 2007 - 11:10 PM PST
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Posted: May 27, 2007 - 11:55 PM PST
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| i cant believe that sho is at 500 posts!!!! and about 99%of them are about how hes going to go suck off shaq and d wade |
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Posted: May 28, 2007 - 12:20 AM PST
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 Half of them were from fighting with other people but I'm glad to see everyones getting along at this point |
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Posted: May 28, 2007 - 12:54 AM PST
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johndoeqwert6 wrote:
i cant believe that sho is at 500 posts!!!! and about 99%of them are about how hes going to go suck off shaq and d wade
Thats so stupid of you to say... I could say the same thing to you and Kobe. There is no point in saying dumb things like that |
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Posted: May 28, 2007 - 01:56 PM PST
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| Lewis would be nice, but again, I don't think we can make it happen. It would be nice if we spent over the luxory tax. |
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Posted: May 28, 2007 - 05:19 PM PST
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| its not gonna happen. |
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Posted: May 28, 2007 - 05:59 PM PST
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| I hate to say it but i agree |
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Posted: May 28, 2007 - 09:52 PM PST
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| i dont think rashard is on our list of players that we can acquire. |
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Posted: May 29, 2007 - 12:39 AM PST
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| I agree with that |
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Posted: Jun 02, 2007 - 06:15 PM PST
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| dont be surprised if rashard goes to orlando. the magic are 10 mil under the cap. |
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