<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">With the New Jersey Nets' announcement of a rescinded sign-and-trade with Portland for Shareef Abdur-Rahim came the immediate reality that the nine-year veteran forward is back on the Kings' wish list. The Kings are on Abdur-Rahim's list of teams as well, with the failed proceedings of their first go-round now working in Sacramento's favor. Abdur-Rahim's agent, Aaron Goodwin, said the Kings were willing to "do anything" to secure a deal with the one-time All-Star before he agreed in principle with New Jersey. The gesture was appreciated, and remembered, as was Abdur-Rahim's trip to Sacramento on which he was given the A-list tour in July. "The beauty of the Kings was that, originally, they were willing to go out and do whatever they could to get Shareef," Goodwin said. "They discussed sign-and-trades with Portland, who didn't cooperate. (Still), we appreciated that fact. ... "They are absolutely a serious team that we're looking at. ... I enjoy a great relationship with Sacramento's owners and know it's a situation where there's a need for (Abdur-Rahim's) style." Abdur-Rahim won't be a Net because he failed the team physical, which revealed scar tissue in his right knee. The knee was surgically repaired in high school, and he never has missed a game due to the condition. New Jersey subsequently traded cash and future considerations to Philadelphia for forward/center Marc Jackson. Still, Nets president Rod Thorn was concerned arthritis would be a problem in the long term, deciding against giving the 28-year-old $38 million over six years. The Nets would have given Portland a $4.9 million trade exception and a 2006 first-round draft pick. Kings president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie was optimistic about his team's prospects and, apparently, unconcerned about the physical issues. "In light of the events of (Tuesday), and that Shareef is now a free agent, we have very, very, very serious interest in trying to work something out in the next couple of days," Petrie said. "It's highly unlikely that this would be a sign-and-trade deal." A sign-and-trade would be possible only if Portland general manager John Nash were willing to cooperate. He was adamant last month he wanted no salaries in return but may have changed his mind after he couldn't secure the trade exception he covets. Such a deal would give Abdur-Rahim a larger contract over six years, rather than the maximum of five years he can sign for with a new team. Nash was on vacation and unavailable for comment. The Kings also retain a $5 million midlevel exception that could be used to land the player who has averaged 19.8 points per game in his career. According to Goodwin, the ordeal has left Abdur-Rahim eager to join a team like the Kings. "It was disheartening to see him played as someone who has an injury, which he doesn't," said Goodwin, whose client made $14.6 million last season. "This is all based on what could happen five or six years from now." </div> http://www.sacbee.com/content/sports/story...-14228592c.html
Yeh I heard about this too. I mean this will help the Kings tremendously, definately a step forward is nothing serious is wrong with Reef's knee but I don't think it's enough to put them over the hump.
He wouldnt improve the Kings in the right places to put them over the hump.The Kings were already going to be one of the best offensive teams w/o Rahim's services.
On a few other forums, people who are from Sacramento have said that they have heard on the Radio KHT or something like that, that Rahim is coming. They had an interview with the agent of rahim. I don't know how true this is, so dont criticize me.
hers proof-Shareef Abdur-Rahim is expected to sign a free agent contract with the Kings in the coming days. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/scor....nba/index.html and a buch of other rumors
Shareef going to the Kings would definetely help out the Kings since they did lose mobley a better scorer than wells, this should secure a playoff spot for the Kings with a good lineup of bibby, wells, peja, shareef, miller, if those guys get hot in a game, it would be hard to stop them.. I'd rather see Shareef in Chicago or NY, but that has no chance of happening..
I would be really happy if this happened. He is without a doubt the best PF to ever play in the NBA, and it would be nice to have him on the team.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting shootingmachine:</div><div class="quote_post">He is without a doubt the best PF to ever play in the NBA</div>
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting shootingmachine:</div><div class="quote_post">I would be really happy if this happened. He is without a doubt the best PF to ever play in the .</div> I seriously hope that your joking.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">I would be really happy if this happened. He is without a doubt the best PF to ever play in the NBA, and it would be nice to have him on the team.</div> ................ is he serious??
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting KingsBalla16:</div><div class="quote_post">................ is he serious??</div> Nah I'm not, man you guys take everything serious! Did you honestly think I was serious?! But, I would be happy if Sactown got him.
