<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">New York Post - The lure of Jason Kidd is a strong reason the Nets could land one of the more attractive remaining free agents, small forward James Posey. "We've been talking and talking for a while," Posey's agent, Mark Bartelstein, confirmed yesterday. "And while it's hard to get into specifics, yes, the Nets are in the running. I would think there will be a decision soon." Bartelstein was hoping for a decision last night, but said it might go into the weekend before Posey makes his choice. Though attracted to playing with Kidd, Posey, 6-foot-8, 30 years old, who spent his last two seasons in Miami, is considering offers from the Celtics and Cavaliers. The Nets are at a financial disadvantage and have the biannual exception, $1.8 million, unless they can work a sign-and-trade with the Heat. Boston has $3.6 million of its mid-level exception remaining</div> Link
I don't know who we could give up for him, but if we could get him we should have our bench be really good this year with Marcus Williams, Josh Boone, Boki Nachbar, Sean Williams, and James Posey. I hope Thorn goes hard for acquiring Posey.
Celts agree to terms with Posey <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The Celtics just agreed to terms with one of the hottest free agents still on the market - James Posey, a player who should give the Celtics defense a significant upgrade. This 6-8 forward, known in particular for his role as a defensive stopper on the 2006 Miami team that won the NBA title, averaged 7.7 points, five boards and one steal per game last season. The deal came together with relative haste. Though Danny Ainge, the Celtics? director of basketball operations, had been in touch with Posey over the last month, discussions gained momentum yesterday, after Reggie Miller informed the Celtics that he would not come out of retirement to join the team. By this afternoon, the sides had reached agreement on a deal that will pay Posey just over $3 million - the amount left on the team?s mid-level exception - next season. The full contract will pay him $7 million over the next two years, with Posey holding an option on the second season. Posey?s decision is significant, considering that the Celtics initially considered his price to be too high. But dynamics of the market drove Posey?s price down. According to agent Mark Bartelstein, Posey could have received more to play in some other locations, but was attracted by the Celtics? growing allure as eastern conference contenders. New Jersey had been close to a deal with Posey this week, but had less money to offer than the Celtics.</div> Source: Boston Herald Damnit!
Is anyone really surprised that he signed with Boston? To him, and many others, a trio of KG, Allen, and Pierce looks much more attractive than, Kidd, Carter and Jefferson.
