We figured it was time to get back to our roots here at R & R, so we're going to be doing weekly updates on all the major rumors circulating in the world of sports. We figured this was the perfect time to get back into rumor-mongering, since the NBA free agent period is here and the baseball trading deadline is just 20 days away. Today we'll give you all the latest NBA rumblings and will bring you the baseball stuff tomorrow.
Darko done in Orlando?
Everyone's favorite No. 2 pick, Darko Milicic, looks to be on his way out of Orlando. Rashard Lewis signed with the Magic today as part of a sign-and-trade with Seattle, which means Orlando would have to renounce Milicic's rights to fit a max contract for Lewis under the salary cap. Lewis will get six-years and $127.2 million. Orlando GM Otis Smith said regarding Milicic, "He's moved on and we've moved on too."
This whole thing has been kind of strange, since the Magic really seemed like they believed in Darko's ability. He does have skills, but his seemingly utter lack of passion for the game and non-existent killer instinct will make finding another home - at the contract level he is seeking - nearly impossible. He seems like a decent kid but he switches between looking great and looking lost on the court so often that it's hard to see him rising to greatness. Someone will probably take a risk on him, because he is a decently athletic 7-footer, and those will always find a home.
*UPDATE: ESPN's Chad Ford is reporting that Milicic has signed with the Memphis Grizzlies for significantly more than the mid-level exception.
Original Story:
http://sportsyenta.blogspot.com/2007/07/....
Darko done in Orlando?
Everyone's favorite No. 2 pick, Darko Milicic, looks to be on his way out of Orlando. Rashard Lewis signed with the Magic today as part of a sign-and-trade with Seattle, which means Orlando would have to renounce Milicic's rights to fit a max contract for Lewis under the salary cap. Lewis will get six-years and $127.2 million. Orlando GM Otis Smith said regarding Milicic, "He's moved on and we've moved on too."
This whole thing has been kind of strange, since the Magic really seemed like they believed in Darko's ability. He does have skills, but his seemingly utter lack of passion for the game and non-existent killer instinct will make finding another home - at the contract level he is seeking - nearly impossible. He seems like a decent kid but he switches between looking great and looking lost on the court so often that it's hard to see him rising to greatness. Someone will probably take a risk on him, because he is a decently athletic 7-footer, and those will always find a home.
*UPDATE: ESPN's Chad Ford is reporting that Milicic has signed with the Memphis Grizzlies for significantly more than the mid-level exception.
Original Story:
http://sportsyenta.blogspot.com/2007/07/....
