Free agent Posey leaves Celtics for Hornets
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Posey, a 6-foot-8 forward who last season helped the Boston Celtics win their first title since 1986, agreed Wednesday to a $25 million, four-year contract with New Orleans, agent Mark Bartelstein said. (article 5)
WALTHAM, Mass. - All it took for Patrick O'Bryant to understand the significance of signing with the Boston Celtics was a look skyward at the team's training facility. (article 6)
That's where the 17th NBA championship banner now hangs instead of the white light shining on a blank patch of wall that once motivated players during practice. (article 6)
The Hornets had the second-best record in the Western Conference last season (56-26) and lost in the conference semifinals to the Spurs in seven games. (article 3)
James Posey is seeking a four-year contract, an NBA source said yesterday. (article 1)
Posey, 31, is treating negotiations as if this could be his final contract and has been in talks with Detroit, the Lakers, New Orleans, Cleveland, and Washington. (article 1)
James Posey and Eddie House, key reserves in the Celtics' NBA championship run last season, last night expressed a desire to remain with the team, in their first public comments regarding free agency. (article 2)
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Posey, Celtics, Hornets, Orleans, Bryant |
Source articles
- Posey wants a four-year deal (boston.com, 07/16/2008, 614 words)
- Posey goes public: Celtics still are his top choice (boston.com, 07/15/2008, 583 words)
- Free agent Posey leaves Celtics for Hornets (boston.com, 07/17/2008, 558 words)
- Posey signs $25 million contract with Hornets (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 07/17/2008, 684 words)
- James Posey signs with Hornets (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 07/17/2008, 509 words)
- O'Bryant works out for 1st time as a Celtic (boston.com, 07/17/2008, 532 words)
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