Ska its been going on long enough...time to lock....

[tupac003]

[h2]Mavs Don't Want ToExtend Kidd Either?[/h2]
Aug 20, 2008 4:21 PM EST

The lack of acontract extension was a big reason why Jason Kidd wanted to leave New Jersey, but rumor has it that there is no talk of him getting one in Dallas either,according to The Star-Ledger.

"It's just business," Kidd said of New Jersey. "We had a great run. Sometimes, with moves, business gets in theway. The sad thing is, nobody there is left from when we started the whole thing. I guess you could say they're starting over."

Via The Star-Ledger

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[h2]Granger To Get Iggy-LikeDeal?[/h2]
Aug 20, 2008 4:32 PM EST

The Pacers canextend the contract of forward Danny Granger anytime between now and the end of October, and it appears as though he could receive a deal similar to the onethe 76ers gave Andre Iguodala, according to The Indianapolis Star.

Granger and Iguodala had somewhat similar numbers last season, and Iguodala got a six-year extension worth $80 million fromPhiladelphia.

RealGM Note: Pacers GM David Morway told RealGM during the first week of August that they had yet to open up negotiations withGranger.

Granger was 46th in the NBA in season FIC and 'deserved' to make $11.11 million during the 07-08 season. Iguodala was ranked20th and 'deserved' to make $13.76 million and was 21st during his own third season in the NBA.

Via The Indianapolis Star

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[h2]Second OpinionConfirms Smith's Knee Injury[/h2]
Aug 20, 2008 4:25 PM EST

76ers'center Jason Smith received a second opinion on his injured left knee, and a specialist confirmed that he will probably miss the 2008 season, according to TheSports Network.

Smith suffered a torn ACL in his left knee earlier this month.

Via The Sports Network

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[h2]Miller Next To GetExtension In Philly?[/h2]
Aug 20, 2008 4:17 PM EST

With AndreIguodala signed to a lucrative extension, point guard Andre Miller could be the next 76er to receive a new deal from the team, according to PhillyBlurbs.

Miller has one year and $10 million left on his deal, but he does not currently have an agent.

Philadelphia reportedly wouldn't mind adding a season or two onto his deal.

Via Philly Blurbs

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[h2]Heat Have Meeting WithMagloire[/h2]
Aug 20, 2008 4:12 PM EST

The Heat had ascheduled visit with free agent center Jamaal Magloire on Wednesday, according to The Miami Herald.

Magloire, 30, has averaged 8.6 points and 7.2 rebounds per game in his career. He finished the 2007-08 season with Dallas after beingcut by New Jersey.

Via The Miami Herald

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[h2]Mavericks, George AgreeOn Two-Year Deal[/h2]
Aug 20, 2008 4:08 PM EST

The DallasMavericks have signed forward Devean George to a two-year contract worth roughly $4 million, according to ESPN.com's Marc Stein.

Agent Mark Bartelstein told ESPN on Wednesday that the deal includes a player option for George to return to free agency after the2008-09 season.

The agreement comes as a surprise to some after George's controversial refusal in February to be included in the Mavericks'trade with the New Jersey Nets for Jason Kidd.

Via ESPN

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[messiahchild]

Hornets have new unis and logos.......

That Nola logo is sumthin serious....

Why is the $%%$ MO-PETE still on this team.....Yall got the nerve to complain about devean george....

I feel sorry that Ju-Ju must take pictures with players that have such inferior talent....

Where the hell is my favorite Honeybees Nicole or Kadie

....That picture is so soul food.....

 

[fantabolous]

!$+* jason kidd. im from jersey and imma mavs fan too. go to la or san antonio you know you want to sell your soul for a ring

 

[blaxoid]

Devean George is terrible and a terrible fit for the Mavs. I'd take Mo-Pete over him anyday!!

I mean what was Carlisle thinking? He better be aware of some sort of super power Devean has that will help us, coz I sure as hell only see a fat unmotivated 3point hoisting bum.

 

[N41D]

The white Hornets uni is nice. The teal one... Not so much.

 

[japanair21]

The Mavericks won't re-sign Kidd if he's wanting 14 or 15 million a year, I'd be weary to even re-sign him for 8 million a year.

Regardless, next off-season makes or breaks the Mavericks.

 

[melovp]

Originally Posted by Nowitness41Dirk

The white Hornets uni is nice. The teal one... Not so much.

 

[T0INE]

Originally Posted by Nowitness41Dirk

The white Hornets uni is nice. The teal one... Not so much.

QFT.

Aren't they also getting a purple alternate?

 

[japanair21]

Purple? ew.

Only purple that's ever worked is the Kings.

 

[caliwestcoast1]

Originally Posted by FrenchBlue23

Hey, you can't teach championship experience.

- Devean George.

i'd take george over waLton anyday...devean can defend can shoot the open 3 Luuuuuuuke cant

 

[mateen cleaves]

Originally Posted by toine2983

Originally Posted by Nowitness41Dirk

The white Hornets uni is nice. The teal one... Not so much.

QFT.

Aren't they also getting a purple alternate?

once again, you cant get an alternate until the 3rd season.

 

[coolnificent]

[h2]Shooting Takes Place Outside Antoine's Partyhttp://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_a.../shooting_takes_place_outside_antoines_party/[/h2]
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Aug 20, 2008 9:01 AM EST

Shootings of a pair of men in downtown Chicago may have resulted from a fight in a club where a party for Antoine Walker was taking place, according to The Post Chronicle.

The late Sunday night gunfire near Rock 'n' Roll McDonald's left one man dead and another in critical condition, the Chicago Sun-Times reported Tuesday.

Walker's birthday party was held at Excalibur, a nightclub about a block away.

dude stay taking L's

 

[miamin2]

Im liking the new hornets jerseys. real reminiscent of the charlotte ones.

 

[lamarownsem]

I really like those Hornets jerseys, the blue more than the white.

I think Granger deserves the money more than Iguodala.

 

[tupac003]

After recently taking a look at veteran shot blocker Theo Ratliff, who since has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, the Heat summoned veteran big men Jamaal Magloire, Lorenzen Wright and D.J. Mbenga to AmericanAirlines Arena. With perimeter-oriented Mark Blount and inexperienced Joel Anthony the only veteran centers under contract, the Heat has looked into a series of big men with the bulk to at least contend with the heft of conference opponents Zydrunas Ilgauskas of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Eddy Curry of the New York Knicks and Brendan Haywood of the Washington Wizards. South Florida Sun-Sentinel

The search also would provide insurance amid Alonzo Mourning's bid to return, at 38, from last December's devastating knee injury, with that rehabilitation possibly to continue beyond the turn of the calendar. South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Of Magloire's Thursday's visit, agent Bob Myers said it is a case of each side "getting a feel." "They're looking at him as an option. Most of the rest of it is up in the air," Myers said. The Heat has only its $1.9 million lower-level exception and the veteran's minimum available to sign free agents. South Florida Sun-Sentinel

While the re-signing of Dorell Wright certainly can be viewed as a somewhat cost-effective move, considering the two-year contract starts at the one-year qualifying offer he otherwise might have accepted, the question becomes where he fits in. For now, Shawn Marion starts at small forward and Dwyane Wade at shooting guard. They are, uh, both pretty good. South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Andrew Bogut, limping heavily toward Australia's locker room, said he feared the worst. "I think it's a ligament," Bogut said. Halfway around the world, the Milwaukee Bucks were holding their collective breath. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

"I stepped on Kobe's foot and rolled it," said Bogut, who signed a five-year, $60 million contract with the Bucks earlier this summer. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Former Orlando Magic GM John Gabriel has been hired by the Knicks as the club's new director of scouting. Knicks president Donnie Walsh also hired Misho Ostarcevic to be the team's director of player personnel. The moves come one month after Brendan Suhr's contract expired. Suhr, who was Isiah Thomas' top lieutenant, had served as an assistant coach to Thomas but was also in charge of scouting and player personnel. Glen Grunwald, the senior vice president of basketball operations, was also hired by Thomas but he survived the front-office purge. NY Daily News

The Dallas Mavericks and Devean George seemed to part ways after the season, but in a surprise move on Wednesday, the Mavericks announced that George had signed a two-year deal. "We are are excited to have DGeorge back," Dallas owner Mark Cuban wrote in an e-mail. "His ability to defend multiple positions and to get out and run will be of increasing value this year." Fort Worth Star-Telegram

After receiving U.S. government approval, Iranian center Hamed Ehadadi has been cleared to sign with NBA teams, Yahoo! Sports has learned. The NBA sent out an email to executives late Wednesday afternoon informing its 30 teams they were free to enter into negotiations with the 7-foot-2 Iranian Olympian, as well as one of his teammates on Iran's national team: guard Mohammadsamad Nik Khahbahrami. Yahoo

Just five days ago, the NBA had informed its general managers that they were forbidden to enter into negotiations with Ehadadi, pending a license from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control. The license was granted and Ehadadi, 23, who averaged 16 points and 10 rebounds for winless Iran in Beijing, is a free agent. Yahoo

Jose Calderon says he is fine but will still undergo a precautionary magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan later Thursday for his strained adductor muscle. Toronto Raptors president and general manager Bryan Colangelo said he spoke with Calderon, who plays for Spain in the Olympic men's basketball tournament, Wednesday night. The Raptors point guard told Colangelo that his strained muscle, located in the thigh, felt fine and that his NBA employer should not be worried. Globe and Mail

Theo Ratliff is back. The 76ers officially announced the signing of the 6-foot-10 center-forward, who first played with the Sixers from 1997 to 2001. Per team policy, the Sixers would not disclose terms of the deal, but a source has said Ratliff, 35, signed a one-year contract for the veteran minimum, about $1.4 million. The source said Ratliff had other offers on the table but preferred returning to Philly. This signing appears to be the final move of a hectic summer for Sixers president and general manager Ed Stefanski, who was forced to take this final step when backup center Jason Smith tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee early last week. Philadelphia Inquirer

The makeover of Oklahoma City's roster continued Wednesday when the team placed veteran forward Donyell Marshall on waivers. Marshall, who is entering his 15th NBA season, was acquired from Cleveland in mid-February as part of the 11-player, three-team deal that sent Wally Szczerbiak and Delonte West from Seattle to Cleveland. Oklahoman

The city of Seattle and Clay Bennett's ownership group have divvied up the artifacts of the NBA's past in the Pacific Northwest, with the details outlined in a settlement obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press. The agreement calls for Bennett's Professional Basketball Club to leave any banners, trophies and retired jerseys. Those will be placed in a curatorship at Seattle's Museum of History and Industry, although the new Oklahoma City franchise would be allowed to borrow them to put on display periodically and make copies. Oklahoman

Just the same, Josh Boone admits he's willing to fight for his job as the starting center again in camp. You might recall this was basically the sixth guy in the power rotation a year ago because of his knee surgery, and he worked his way up to become the Nets' most consistent and productive big by Christmas. He's just not going to relish another job challenge by diminishing the other guys. Newark Star-Ledger


[h2]Magloire's VisitWith Miami Delayed By Fay[/h2]
Aug 21, 2008 9:41 AM EST

Free agentcenter Jamaal Magloire had his trip to Miami delayed by Tropical Storm Fay on Wednesday, according to The Miami Herald.

The Heat see Magloire has an improvement over veteran Mark Blount.

Via The Miami Herald

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[h2]Bogut Injures His Ankle InLoss To U.S.[/h2]
Aug 21, 2008 9:30 AM EST

Bucks centerAndrew Bogut injured his ankle during Australia's loss to the United States on Wednesday, according to The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

"I think it's a ligament," Bogut said, thinking the worst.

Bogut was to undergo an MRI on Thursday to determine the severity of the injury.

"I stepped on Kobe's foot and rolled it," added Bogut, who signed a five-year, $60 million contract with Milwaukee thissummer.

Via The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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[h2]Mavs Still Have ConfidenceIn Howard[/h2]
Aug 21, 2008 9:26 AM EST

The Mavericksstill have confidence in forward Josh Howard despite some edgy offseason comments, according to The Star-Telegram.

"I know a lot of 20-somethings who have made mistakes, myself included," Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said. "The smartones learn from the mistakes. Josh is smart. He has learned from all of this, and will continue to learn from it, and use it for motivation on and off thecourt."

Howard admitted earlier this summer that he smokes marijuana during the offseason.

"While others might have run away from responsibility when they get hit with negative media," Cuban wrote, "Josh notonly followed through with all of his camps, he expanded the camps, increasing the number of scholarships [in his foundation]. In addition to the camps he hasin Dallas and in Winston-Salem, in addition to his annual bowling tournament, this summer he added a charity softball game."

Via The Star-Telegram

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[h2]Earl BarronSigns In Italy, Is Joined By Qyntel Woods[/h2]
Aug 21, 2008 8:21 AM EST

Center EarlBarron has become the latest in the long line of NBA players to jump ship to Europe for more money, signing a contract with Italian team Fortitudo Bologna,according to the Lega Serie A website.

Barron will be joined by former NBA player Qyntel Woods, who also made the jump to Fortitudo Bologna.

Via Lega Serie A

Euroleague Basketball, Miami Heat

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[h2]Calderon To UndergoPrecautionary MRI Scan[/h2]
Aug 21, 2008 6:35 AM EST

Raptors'point guard Jose Calderon will undergo an MRI scan for his strained adductor muscle on Thursday, according to a report by Matthew Sekeres of the Globe andMail.

Calderon says he is fine and that the scan is precautionary and that he has spoken to Raptors' GM Bryan Colangelo. Calderon isrepresenting Spain in the Olympics and will play against Lithuania tomorrow for a chance to play off for the gold medal.

"He also assured me that he would not put himself in a situation that would jeopardize his injury situation," Colangelosaid.

Via Globe And Mail

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[h2]Knicks HireJohn Gabriel As Director Of Scouting[/h2]
Aug 21, 2008 3:01 AM EST

The New YorkKnicks have added former Orlando Magic GM John Gabriel as the team's new director of scouting, the New York Daily News is reporting.

Knicks' President Donnie Walsh also hired Misho Ostarcevic to be the team's director of player personnel.

Via New York Daily News

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[h2]Schultz Loses On Two KeyMotions[/h2]
Aug 21, 2008 1:34 AM EST

Judge MarshaPechman has ruled against Harold Schultz on his request to "bifurcate" or split his lawsuit against Clay Bennett's ownership group into two partsbut ruled in favor of the NBA's request to intervene in the case, Greg Johns of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer is reporting.

Schultz, the former owner of the SuperSonics, has been trying to win back the team for Seattle.

"The sooner the Schultz lawsuit is heard, the sooner PBC [Professional Basketball Club, the owners of the Oklahoma Cityfranchise] will prevail," said Brad Keller, lead attorney for Bennett's legal team. "Schultz failed in his effort to stall the day of reckoningfor his meritless claims."

Schultz's attorney Richard Yarmuth had pushed to split the process into an initial "liability phase" trial to determinewhether Bennett's ownership group committed fraud in misleading Schultz's Basketball Club of Seattle concerning its willingness to find an arenasolution in Seattle.

Yarmuth felt the second "remedy phase" would then only be necessary if Schultz won the first battle, which would effectivelyhave eliminated the NBA's role in the initial trial since the league's involvement centers primarily on what happens if ownership of the team isremoved from Bennett's group.

But Pechman said the situation needs to be resolved quickly and "involves time-sensitive issues with potential ramifications formultiple third parties."

Via Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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[h2]Seattle ToRetain SuperSonics Banners And Trophies[/h2]
Aug 20, 2008 11:28 PM EST

As part of theagreement for the team formerly known as the SuperSonics to move to Oklahoma City, all trophies and banners will stay in Seattle, according to a report by theAssociated Press.

The agreement calls for Clay Bennett's Professional Basketball Club to leave any banners, trophies, and retired jerseys. Thosewill be placed in a curatorship at Seattle's Museum of History and Industry although the new Oklahoma City franchise would be allowed to borrow them to puton display periodically and make copies.

Via Seattle Times

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[h2]Heat Agree To Terms With Dorell Wright[/h2]
Aug 20, 2008 9:26 PM EST

Dorell Wright has agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Miami Heat, with his contract expected to be signed later this week, according to Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel.

Wright was a restricted free agent, with the Heat having the right to match outside offers.

With little outside interest, Wright will receive a deal that will start at roughly the $2.9 million qualifying offer he had been extended by the Heat for 2008-09.

RealGM Note: Despite playing in just 44 games, Wright was ranked 221st in season FIC and had a very good per 40 FIC of 12.2 (league median is around 10.0). He therefore 'deserved' to make $2.64 million last season, making the $2.9 million qualifying offer easy for Wright to beat assuming he stays healthy.

Via Sun-Sentinel

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[willinc]

I like Dorell but he has to be more consistent. Unless we move Marion, I don't see a lot of playing time for him with Jones in the mix also.

We shall see, but i really feel Riles is positioning for a trade. We have a glut of forwards but still not legit decent center.

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

Originally Posted by rickybadman


More time to devote to killing his players NBA dreams.

Yeah right.

 

[pharelfor3]

so who wants Ben Gordon????

 

[tupac003]

[h2]Shaun LivingstonContinues To Progress[/h2]
Aug 21, 2008 4:34 PM EST

Shaun Livingston, one of the few freeagent point guard left on the market, continues to workout in an attempt to draw suitors prior to the season, according to The Orange County Register.

The Clippers renounced their rights to Livingston last month, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Roughly 18 months ago he suffered a left knee injury that required surgery to repair ruptures to all the major ligaments in his knee, as well as cartilagedamage.

He has been working out, and taking part in full-scale pickup games with a few dozen NBA players.

Via The Orange County Register

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[crossisom]

Getting Magloire would be a very good move for Miami. He's got some size and would be a nice fit at C.

 

[mateen cleaves]

Originally Posted by PharelFor3

so who wants Ben Gordon????

no one

 

[i nasmatic i]

Originally Posted by WILLINC

I like Dorell but he has to be more consistent. Unless we move Marion, I don't see a lot of playing time for him with Jones in the mix also.

We shall see, but i really feel Riles is positioning for a trade. We have a glut of forwards but still not legit decent center.

i like his game a lot. but yeah you're right, he needs to be more consistent.

it doesn't help that he seems to be on a short leash most of the time.

 

[i nasmatic i]

The Boston Celtics announced today that they have signed free agent forward Darius Miles. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Miles, a 6'9", 235lbs forward out of East St. Louis High School has posted career averages of 10.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.15 blocks in 412 career games. Miles was originally drafted with the third overall pick in the 2000 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. Miles last played for the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2005-06 season when he averaged a career high 14.0 points and 4.6 rebounds in 40 games. Miles missed all of the 2006-07 and 2007-08 seasons due to microfracture surgery on his right knee.

"Darius has been in twice for workouts with us and has impressed us with his progress, health, and attitude;" said Danny Ainge, Celtics Executive Director of Basketball Operations/General Manager. "Darius will have the next couple of months to prove to myself and Coach Rivers that he can help us win."

The Bellville, Illinois native became the first player in NBA history to receive All-Rookie honors straight out of high school when he averaged 9.4 points and 1.54 blocks for the Clippers in the 2000-01 season. Miles scored in double-figures in 31 of the 40 games that he appeared in during his last NBA season in 2005-06. As a starter in 23 of those 40 games he averaged 16.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks per game.

"I've watched the Boston Celtics play a lot last year and loved what I saw in their teamwork and chemistry on the court and it's the team that I want to try to resume my career with." said Miles. "I am excited about having an opportunity to play on a team that I feel my personality fits with and a team that can have great success on the court."

 

[mateen cleaves]

Originally Posted by I NaSmatic I

The Boston Celtics announced today that they have signed free agent forward Darius Miles. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Miles, a 6'9", 235lbs forward out of East St. Louis High School has posted career averages of 10.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.15 blocks in 412 career games. Miles was originally drafted with the third overall pick in the 2000 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. Miles last played for the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2005-06 season when he averaged a career high 14.0 points and 4.6 rebounds in 40 games. Miles missed all of the 2006-07 and 2007-08 seasons due to microfracture surgery on his right knee.

"Darius has been in twice for workouts with us and has impressed us with his progress, health, and attitude;" said Danny Ainge, Celtics Executive Director of Basketball Operations/General Manager. "Darius will have the next couple of months to prove to myself and Coach Rivers that he can help us win."

The Bellville, Illinois native became the first player in NBA history to receive All-Rookie honors straight out of high school when he averaged 9.4 points and 1.54 blocks for the Clippers in the 2000-01 season. Miles scored in double-figures in 31 of the 40 games that he appeared in during his last NBA season in 2005-06. As a starter in 23 of those 40 games he averaged 16.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks per game.

"I've watched the Boston Celtics play a lot last year and loved what I saw in their teamwork and chemistry on the court and it's the team that I want to try to resume my career with." said Miles. "I am excited about having an opportunity to play on a team that I feel my personality fits with and a team that can have great success on the court."

hope he actually plays

 

[e3lal]

Originally Posted by Mateen Cleaves

Originally Posted by I NaSmatic I

The Boston Celtics announced today that they have signed free agent forward Darius Miles. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Miles, a 6'9", 235lbs forward out of East St. Louis High School has posted career averages of 10.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.15 blocks in 412 career games. Miles was originally drafted with the third overall pick in the 2000 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. Miles last played for the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2005-06 season when he averaged a career high 14.0 points and 4.6 rebounds in 40 games. Miles missed all of the 2006-07 and 2007-08 seasons due to microfracture surgery on his right knee.

"Darius has been in twice for workouts with us and has impressed us with his progress, health, and attitude;" said Danny Ainge, Celtics Executive Director of Basketball Operations/General Manager. "Darius will have the next couple of months to prove to myself and Coach Rivers that he can help us win."

The Bellville, Illinois native became the first player in NBA history to receive All-Rookie honors straight out of high school when he averaged 9.4 points and 1.54 blocks for the Clippers in the 2000-01 season. Miles scored in double-figures in 31 of the 40 games that he appeared in during his last NBA season in 2005-06. As a starter in 23 of those 40 games he averaged 16.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks per game.

"I've watched the Boston Celtics play a lot last year and loved what I saw in their teamwork and chemistry on the court and it's the team that I want to try to resume my career with." said Miles. "I am excited about having an opportunity to play on a team that I feel my personality fits with and a team that can have great success on the court."

hope he actually plays

low risk, high reward

I don't remember if he had character issues.