Moderators lethalweapon3 Posted February 24, 2012 Moderators Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 http://www.csnne.com/blog/celtics-talk/post/Source-Rasheed-Wallace-to-sign-with-Lake?blockID=657492&feedID=10424 There's at least one team apparently still with a need for Rasheed Wallace. CSNNE.com has learned that the former Boston Celtic forward plans to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Wallace hasn't played in an NBA game since Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals, alerting the C's shortly before the game that he planned to retire. Although he had two years remaining on his contract, Wallace and the Celtics came to terms on a buy-out of the remaining years believed to be worth about $1 million. His return to action has been rumored for weeks, fueled by a decent showing at Pro-Am tournament in North Carolina this summer. It only became heightened by, according to league sources, a renewed conditioning regimen that apparently has him looking better than he has "in years." With a roster of 14 players, the Lakers can add Wallace and not have to worry about waiving a player to make room. His addition will likely fuel rumors that the Lakers will become even more aggressive in their decision to trade away Pau Gasol. However, a front office executive whose team has had both internal and external discussions about Gasol, said the addition of Wallace will only be to strengthen their bench. "His days as a starter in this league are gone," said the source. "I think he knows that, and so do the Lakers. But think about it. Of the big men that are available, is there one that's really better? And if he's gotten himself in shape, adding him becomes a huge get for them." ~lw3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AHF Posted February 24, 2012 Moderators Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 It is worth a shot for them. They don't have much beyond their big 3. That said, I'm not betting on Rasheed doing much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaceCase Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 He immediately should be their Shooting Stars representative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WakaFlocka Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 He immediately should be their Shooting Stars representative. Ball don't lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin capstone21 Posted February 27, 2012 Admin Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 He and Stack were teammates at UNC and came into the NBA together...in other words...way past his prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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