Free Agency is upon us…
The Miami HEAT announced yesterday that they have signed Free Agent Forward/Guard James Jones. The NBA veteran appeared in 58 games (three starts) for the Portland Trail Blazers last season and averaged 8.0 points and 2.8 rebounds in 22.0 minutes while shooting 43.7 percent from the field and 87.8 percent from the foul line. Jones also shot 44.4 percent from three-point range last season finishing with the third-best mark in the NBA.
Miami, needing key free agents goes and signs Jones. many people think it’s a ridiculous thing. especially when they heard that the HEAT signed him to a 5-Year deal…. I don’t think that’s such a good idea. Hopefully he doesn’t turn into another fluke like Luke Jackson, Penny Hardaway, Smush Parker. Hopefully this guy can actually shoot from three under pressure unlike that guy Luke Jackson who was horrible for Miami in his short stay in South Beach.
IN OTHER NEWS…..
The Miami HEAT announced that they have signed guard Mario Chalmers, the 34th pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. Chalmers, was acquired by the HEAT in a draft day trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for two 2009 second round picks and cash considerations. Kudos to Pat Riley, knowing we needed a PG. This guy, is the steal of the steal of the draft. I can’t wait to see him in a HEAT uniform this season.
Chalmers has many awards in his resume but one that stands out is the Most Outstanding Player of the 2008 NCAA Tournament Final Four. For you that don’t know, Chalmers is the one who scored the 3 with the clock running out to tie the game and send it to overtime, where Chalmers and Kansas, defeated Derrick Rose and Memphis.
This kid is awesome, During his three seasons as a Jayhawk, he averaged 12.2 points, 3.8 assists and 2.57 steals, while shooting 48.6 percent from the field and 41.9 percent from three-point range. He led the Big 12 in steals in all three of his seasons and currently ranks as the second all-time leader in Kansas history with 283 steals. He holds the single-season mark for steals in a season with 97, set during both his sophomore and junior seasons and also ranks sixth all-time in three-point field goals made (180), 12th in assists (420) and 24th in scoring (1,341).
The Memphis player that was trying to guard Mario in this picture was the 1st pick in the draft.. Derrick Rose, who oh by the way is hurt and is not playing on the summer pro league… Thanks Bulls
July 11, 2008 at 7:35 am
ok first, James Jones is going to be great in Miami! he is a proven player and i have been sayin since the middle of last year’s season that we should get him if he opts out. I LOVE this move by Riley. If u r worried about it his contract cutting into the 2010 offseason…dont be. His contract os only guaranteed to 2/5 years meaning that it wont cut into the 2010 offseason. This guy was the 3rd best 3 pt shooter last year (behind Nash and Kapono) and he is a very good, underrated defender in my opinion. He is our younger James Posey. This was a great signing. Awesome job Riles! Onto Chalmers. He now feels that the HEAT really like him and dont consider him the 34th pick of the draft and i am sure he feels very good about that and will now play w/ a chip on his shoulder! awesome job by the HEAT! all we need now is a center.
July 14, 2008 at 4:46 pm
And, when we´ll take a Center?
Jamal Magloire looks a good cheap option.