Rasheed Wallace Joins Boston Celtics

Rasheed Wallace Is Another Body To Throw At Howard

The Boston Globe reports

An NBA source said tonight forward Rasheed Wallace has committed to sign with the Celtics Wednesday, the first day free agents are eligible to sign.

“Once (Wallace) had a chance to reflect on everything, and realizing what his objectives are, he just decided this was the best fit for him, all the way around,” said Bill Strickland, Wallace’s agent.

Wallace is expected to receive a two-year deal using the mid-level exception (expected to be about $5.6 million to $5.8 million).

First Reaction

This acquisition is more name + fame than game.

Glen Davis

Sheed & Davis Together In Boston?

Via Gary Tanguay

Dallas has become the 5th team interested in Glen “Big Baby” Davis, along with Memphis, New York, San Antonio and Detroit. He wants to stay in Boston but the money may be to good to turn down.

Since then Mark Cuban has pulled out via Twitter

contrary to reports, the Mavs are not pursuing Glenn Davis. Great player, but we like our guys

Market Looks Weak

I can’t help but look at these and all the other Glen Davis free agent updates, and think the market looks weak for him.

Turkoglu Chooses Toronto

Hedo Turkoglu Will Be Joining Forces With Jose Calderon And The Raptors Next Season

ESPN reports

Free agent forward Hedo Turkoglu changed his mind Friday and decided not to join the Portland Trail Blazers, opting instead to accept a five-year $53 million offer from the Toronto Raptors, sources told ESPN.com.

The Raptors had to … in order to free up the cap room

The decision left the Blazers livid and was a huge coup for the Raptors, who have promised Turkoglu all of the salary-cap space they will have from renouncing their rights to Shawn Marion, Anthony Parker and Carlos Delfino, which will likely add up to a starting salary in the $10.1 million range, with eight percent annual raises.