Cooked Salmons
John Salmons was a Sixer, then a Raptor…and now he’s a free agent.
One day ago, we knew something was fishy with the trade between Philly and Toronto, which would’ve sent John Salmons to the Raptors in exchange for a second round pick and cash. Today we know why: After thinking about it for a while, Salmons decided Toronto wasn’t for him.
The other team that had been jocking for Salmons was Phoenix, but with Salmons looking to be good in the T-Dot, they used the money they’d set aside for Salmons for Marcus Banks. Adding to the incestuousness of the whole thing, former Phoenix guard Eddie House could end up replacing Salmons in Toronto.
What’s left for Salmons? The qualifying offer the Sixers had left on the table was rescinded, and he’s currently teamless and offerless. Although I expect that will change relatively soon.
12 Responses to “Cooked Salmons”
Jul.22 at 4:20 pm
Jas says:
I don’t know what John’s thinking, but he won’t find a much better fit than Toronto. The Raptors are going to play a fast-paced game with TJ Ford at the helm and his only competition at the 3 is Joey Graham. I think it’s a blessing in disguise for the Raptors, provided they don’t waste their money on Eddie House. Colangelo should put the spending spree on hold till next season when better free agents become available.
Go Raps, Go…
Jul.22 at 4:31 pm
Tom C says:
What an idiot..
Jul.22 at 6:55 pm
Colin says:
Bad idea for slamons. Hey Lang remember when ESPN and everyone said they didn’t like the Marvin Williams pick at #2 and that ATL messed up? http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2526765 Looks like they came around a little bit…..after he was named MVP of the summer league. Worldwide Follower indeed…
Jul.23 at 12:34 am
Mighty says:
I think salmons will be a piston or a laker or in mini….just my hunch
Jul.23 at 2:16 am
Young C says:
salmons should consider orlando since they need help at the 2 gaurd, especially with deshawn stephenson probably not returning
Jul.23 at 2:28 pm
Thomas Jackson says:
SteVenson, Young C…
Jul.23 at 3:54 pm
Mike Brown says:
Fred Jones’s agent, Bill Duffy, has confirmed that his client is going to sign a 3 year deal with the Raptors.
Jul.23 at 6:57 pm
Joe Millionaire says:
hey mike brown, howz lebron
Jul.23 at 11:34 pm
Quincey says:
Sallmons thought that he hooked a big contract but now it turns out he can just go fish..
maybe minny will “show him some love” too. (mike james)
Jul.24 at 5:42 am
Simon says:
Yeah, well said, Colin. I didn’t even hear anything about how Chris Paul (whom many thought the Hawks should have drafted) did at the Summer League. Might have had something to do with the fact that he was practicing with the US National Team. But if the #2 draft pick from last years draft can put up numbers against bench warmers and guys who weren’t even drafted, well that proves he’s a superstar.
Jul.24 at 9:00 am
Mark says:
Bet Salmons is feeling a bit “gutted” after missing out on the T-dot spot and Jones takes his money. Indiana’s guard ranks are slipping a bit with Johnson and Jones both going now…Guess they’re putting a lot of stock in Marquis.
Jul.24 at 9:27 pm
Mighty says:
this is just in…Salmons is a King! signed him to a multiyear contract