<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>NEW YORK (TICKER) -- A procedural error may cost Seattle SuperSonics forward Rashard Lewis an opportunity at free agency, according to a published report. The New York Post, citing an unidentified attorney with knowledge of the contract language, reported on its website Tuesday that Lewis' agent, Tony Dutt, may have mishandled the paperwork that would have allowed his client to void the last two years of his current deal. Citing the attorney, the report said that in order for Lewis to become a free agent, he had to declare his intentions in writing, delivering it personally or by registered mail on the later day of Seattle's last game or June 1, with a five-day window. Dutt reportedly informed the SuperSonics of Lewis' decision on May 25 or 26. The team's season ended April 18. The report did not directly quote anyone who may be involved in the process. Lewis turns 28 in August and was considered one of the top free agents on this summer's market, along with Chauncey Billups and Vince Carter. He was expected to command a multi-year contract starting in the range of $12 million per season. The 6-10 Lewis averaged a career-high 22.4 points and 6.6 rebounds in 60 games last season, his ninth in the NBA. The 2005 All-Star has spent his entire career with Seattle since entering the league out of high school in 1998 and has increased his scoring average in every season but one. It also was possible that Lewis would not re-sign with the SuperSonics, who have the second overall pick in next week's draft and are expected to select Texas forward Kevin Durant, who has similar size and skills to Lewis. Lewis' current contract is a five-year deal that calls for him to make $10.1 million next season and $10.9 million in 2008-09.Source: Yahoo.com</div>
somewhere Terrell Owens is laughingWell this was short lived.<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>The New York Post's Peter Vecsey has sources saying that Rashard Lewis, owing to a paperwork snafu, may not be a free agent after all. UPDATE: ESPN.com has looked into this and it appears that Lewis and his agent, Tony Dutt, did not "mishandle" the paperwork for his ETO (Early Termination Option) and he is indeed a free agent starting July 1.</div>http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-25-7...ay-Bullets.htmlHow does Peter Vecsey still have a job? When was the last time he actually got something right?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Diawsome @ Jun 19 2007, 05:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>When was the last time he actually got something right?</div>In 2005 he called the Antoine Walker back to Boston trade. I think that was the last time he was right though. I hate Vescey.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dagameplayer @ Jun 20 2007, 12:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Does Lewis for Marion sound like a good deal that Seatle should try and explore?</div>absolutley!! :happy0144: now tell me why Pheonix would want to do it :thumbdn1:
Well there both great players and very valuable to there teams so it would be a equal trade talent wize and another thing. I didn't actually say it should happen all I did was ask u guys if u thought it was. thats all
I'm afraid to imform you they're nowhere near in talent wise.Lewis is a gifted scorer who.. well that's all he does. He doesn't defend, is below average rebounder.Marion is a good scorer, who moves well without the ball and can hit the 3 as well.He rebounds at an exceptional rate for his size and is a solid defender. He does tons of little things that help the Suns win.I doubt you could find 3 non-sonic fans on this site doing that trade and every Suns fans would think you're doing drugs.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dagameplayer @ Jun 20 2007, 12:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Does Lewis for Marion sound like a good deal that Seatle should try and explore?</div>No, that doesn't make any sense considering that they would be dealing Marion for the purpose of saving money. It wouldn't make much sense to deal him for a guy like Lewis with a brand new contract (likely around $10M a year, 4 years).
