Guru Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/8118981/2012-nba-free-agency-brooklyn-nets-agree-40m-deal-gerald-wallace-sources-sayThe Brooklyn Nets reached a verbal commitment with swingman Gerald Wallace on a four-year deal worth $40 million, according to sources close to the process. 40 MILLION!? -_- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Damn, the desperation continues...gonna feel real bad for the Nets if they stuck paying gwall n bums for 4 years, then again if they get Deron GWall Dwight I will feel bad for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYD Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 I've never been a huge Gerald Wallace fan, but I guess he could be a nice third option if you guys get Williams to stay (which I am about 90% sure he will, at this point) and somehow land Howard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TheNotoriousBANG Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 that is a bargain for what he brings to table gerald wallace made a play-off team outta the bobcats dont EVER forget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 that is a bargain for what he brings to table gerald wallace made a play-off team outta the bobcats dont EVER forget Lol not sure if serious... The entire contact is guaranteed money. This is one of the dumbest contracts I've seen in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Regime Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Nets clearly have the funds but that doesn't mean you hand out such a large contract. They would have been better off targeting a younger guy like Nicholas Batum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Great signing IMO. Wallace had the upper hand really and a four year deal isn't bad at all. Would rather have seen the pick exchanged for Joe Johnson but still a good building piece to get Deron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 He's 30 years old and entering his 11th season in the league. I've always really liked Wallace, and think he could live up to his contract for the first year or two, but overall it just isn't a good contract at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Holy shit, does Pavlov (sp) know how to negotiate? this contract seems like asking price paid with out a thought. The would have been better off shipping out that much money to Batum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Holy shit, does Pavlov (sp) know how to negotiate? this contract seems like asking price paid with out a thought. The would have been better off shipping out that much money to Batum.1. Billy King is our GM.2. Batum is RFA.3. Dwight Howard wants Nets.4. Deron will want Nets if 4 happens.5. Making of a playoff team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Deron will want Nets if Deron will want Nets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted July 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) Holy shit, does Pavlov (sp) know how to negotiate?lolwut I hope this falls through since it's only a verbal commitment lol Edited July 2, 2012 by Guru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleveland's Finest Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Even if they don't land Howard, the goal for now should be to just keep Deron. Is Deron/Wallace/Lopez that bad a trio? Does Howard make them THAT much better? This is assuming Lopez is healthy. Add in MarShon Brooks, Kris Humphries, and is it really that bad of a team to enter next season with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 1. Billy King is our GM.2. Batum is RFA.3. Dwight Howard wants Nets.4. Deron will want Nets if 4 happens.5. Making of a playoff team. 1. My bad.2. They still can make him an offer i feel that he would be a better 4 year 40 million dollar bet that GForce.3. Yes i have heard.4. What do you mean 4 happens? If Wallace signs a 4 year deal?5. Ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 1. My bad.2. They still can make him an offer i feel that he would be a better 4 year 40 million dollar bet that GForce.3. Yes i have heard.4. What do you mean 4 happens? If Wallace signs a 4 year deal?5. Ok.I'm a big fan of Batum but if you followed what happened to the Nets the past what two years, you'd understand the game plan. Nets have aimed for LeBron, Carmelo, and all these superstars to end up getting Johan Petro, Jordan Farmar and Travis Outlaw. Wallace is by far better than anyone we have signed in the past couple years and Nets resigned him quickly so the same scenario didn't play out. Some big risks being taken but least they are trying to compete with the likes of the Lakers, Heat and others finally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 The contract supposedly cheaper in the first two years to allow the Nets to make some moves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Is Deron/Wallace/Lopez that bad a trio? Does Howard make them THAT much better? Yes. Dwight's probably the 2nd most valuable/dominant player in the league, assuming he's healthy. Add in MarShon Brooks, Kris Humphries, and is it really that bad of a team to enter next season with? Not at all. But in the long run, overpaying role players, especially ones at the tailend of their prime, is not a smart move. And Dwight has pretty much made it known, through sources and his own words (read Woj's recent article where he said there's only one team I'll resign with), that Brooklyn is where he wants to be. Therefor, Brooklyn has to be shooting for the stars while being smart in how they build what should be a contender for years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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