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Cuttino Mobley - Wants out of Sacromento?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by aeroman10, May 25, 2005.

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I would love to have Cuttino back on the Rockets. Here is some news about him...Didnt know whether to post this in NBA Dish or here..

Pair of Kings likely to leave
Songaila, Mobley plan to opt out of contracts
By Sam Amick -- Bee Staff Writer
Published 2:15 am PDT Wednesday, May 25, 2005

http://www.sacbee.com/content/sports/basketball/kings/story/12950908p-13798498c.html

One provided inside muscle off the bench with a deft touch from the outside.
The other added potent offense, a scoring, slashing presence whose long-range ability was among the league's best.

Yet the versatile Darius Songaila and Cuttino Mobley may have honed their crafts as Kings for the last time. Songaila's agent, Mark Bartelstein, said it's likely the reserve will opt out of his contract before the June 30 deadline. Songaila, entering his third season, has a player option on the deal that would pay him $1.76 million in 2005-06. He was the 10th-highest paid King last season.

"If had to guess, that's what would happen," Bartelstein said of Songaila testing the market. "He loves it in Sacramento, thinks the world of (coach) Rick (Adelman), (president of basketball operations) Geoff (Petrie) and the coaching staff. If he chooses to opt out, it's nothing against Sacramento. He just sees the value of a (new) contract."

Bartelstein said he hasn't spoken to Petrie, though he plans to soon.

Mobley, meanwhile, announced Friday on Fox Sports Network that he planned to decline his player option for next season.

"I would love to play for Sacramento again, but I'm going to have the opportunity to opt out," Mobley said on "Best Damn Sports Show Period." "And I think it's best for me, and for my family and for the future of Cuttino."

Mobley averaged 17.8 points per game and shot 44 percent as a King. Songaila averaged 7.5 points and 4.2 rebounds last season.

According to Kings media relations director Darrin May, Mobley has not contacted the Kings about his decision. Petrie and Mobley were unavailable for comment.

Songaila and Mobley would be the first departures among the at-risk Kings. Center Greg Ostertag has said he will return, exercising the option on his contract worth $4.4 million. Guards Maurice Evans and Eddie House are free agents who have yet to be addressed, and Petrie has said that the Kings will pick up the team option for guard Bobby Jackson.

But unless the NBA and the players' union agree on a new collective bargaining agreement before July 1 and avoid a lockout, the moves may be moot. Negotiations stalled last week, but Commissioner David Stern said Tuesday that talks are ongoing.

"Especially with the team we've got right now, that wouldn't be good," guard Kevin Martin said of a possible lockout. "I think it'd be unhealthy because everybody loves basketball. The fans make our league go. That would hurt the fans as much as the players."

#1 aeroman10, May 25, 2005

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looks like Mobley was scheduled to make $6.3 mil next season:

http://www.hoopshype.com/salaries/sacramento.htm

So my guess, he wants $8+ and a longer deal. Dont think thats what the Roxs would pay him. I would love him to come back, but I dont see it happening....

#2 Dave2000, May 25, 2005
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if JVG/Rox mgmt think that Mobley can be a good fit and Cat agrees to become role player under JVG system then why not..

and what if Steve and Cato somehow come back too, Rox will be young and athletic once again..

C - Yao
PF - Cato
SF - TMac
SG - Cat
PG - Steve

#3 vlaurelio, May 25, 2005
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Mobley should get something similar to what Stephen Jackson got in Indiana. That's what he is worth.

#4 Deuce, May 25, 2005
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Basically he thinks he can make more than 6.3 mil. Dont think we are going to sign him multi years for 7 or 8 or more mil a year. Hang it on Mobe now. There are plenty of teams where he can shine. Cough cough, hawks, hornet, bobcats, cough cough

#5 YallMean, May 25, 2005
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deuce, what did stephen jackson get?

#6 vlaurelio, May 25, 2005
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I think Mobley could probably be good here, but I don't forsee CD and JVG breaking their backs to get him, either. As far as I'm concerned, the Cuttino experiment is over for the city of Houston.

#7 Hippieloser, May 25, 2005

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I spoke with Cat this weekend. He said he would love to come back home.

I think he would be perfect for this team.

#8 bigboymumu, May 25, 2005
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He's bold. The CBA clouds not withstanding, he's going on the market and competing with Redd, Allen, Larry Hughes, and Joe Johnson for those dollars. Bobby Simmons, Bonzi Wells (team option), Spree, Kyle Korver, and Flip Murray can all act as cheap alternatives if a team doesn't want to spend much above the MLE.

Not saying he isn't worth $7 per, but if he's dumb enough to hold out for big dollars, well, teams will plug their holes with other guys without much problem. Only a handful of teams are under the cap, and guys like Donyell Marshall, SAR, and Stromile Swift are also looking for contracts.

Mobley could be staring down a paycut if he isn't careful.

Evan

#9 emjohn, May 25, 2005
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Originally posted by emjohn
He's bold. The CBA clouds not withstanding, he's going on the market and competing with Redd, Allen, Larry Hughes, and Joe Johnson for those dollars. Bobby Simmons, Bonzi Wells (team option), Spree, Kyle Korver, and Flip Murray too.

Not saying he isn't worth $7 per, but if he's dumb enough to hold out for big dollars, well, teams will plug their holes with other guys without much problem. Only a handful of teams are under the cap, and guys like Donyell Marshall, SAR, and Stromile Swift are also looking for contracts.

Mobley could be staring down a paycut if he isn't careful.

Evan
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I think he understands the market situation. He is looking for a longer deal.

#10 bigboymumu, May 25, 2005
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money is not an issue for cat

he just wants to be back together with steve or at least closer to him

#11 vlaurelio, May 25, 2005
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Originally posted by bigboymumu
I spoke with Cat this weekend. He said he would love to come back home.

I think he would be perfect for this team.
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Will he take the MLE?

#12 Sooner423, May 25, 2005
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Originally posted by bigboymumu
I spoke with Cat this weekend. He said he would love to come back home.

I think he would be perfect for this team.
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I don't think Philadelphila is interested.

#13 pgabriel, May 25, 2005

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Originally posted by emjohn
Mobley could be staring down a paycut if he isn't careful.

Evan
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I hope he's getting good representation/advice.

#14 xiki, May 25, 2005
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He's going back to his bf.

#15 chow_yun_fat, May 25, 2005
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Originally posted by vlaurelio
deuce, what did stephen jackson get?
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http://www.dfw.net/~patricia/contracts

bout the same of what Mobes is getting now

$38/ 6 years which rounds out to $6.3mil

I can see him making Andre Miller dollars $51 mil/6 years (8.5 per)

or

Q Rich dollars $43.5/6 yrs (7.26 mil per)

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Originally posted by emjohn
He's bold. The CBA clouds not withstanding, he's going on the market and competing with Redd, Allen, Larry Hughes, and Joe Johnson for those dollars...Mobley could be staring down a paycut if he isn't careful.

Evan
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Wow, that is competition. While it would be sweet and sentimental to bring Cat back, the name on your list that would be best to have long term for the Rockets is Joe Johnson.

Work your magic CD. Just go out and get us Chandler, Marshall, and Johnson. That's not asking too much, is it? We'll let you slide on whatever you decide to do at PG.

#17 SA Rocket, May 25, 2005
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bigboymumu,
That's great news. He's been my favorite Rocket from his rookie year all the way through. Fastest first step in the buisness, and can stay with anyone defensively. Makes us a much more versitile team because, unlike Wesley, he can get his own shot.

Mobes, please come back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can swallow the circus shots, you're a winner.

#18 Aruba77, May 25, 2005

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More interested in Songaila than Mobes. Could be a decent pf addition and within our price range.

Hadn't even thought about him ...

#19 CriscoKidd, May 25, 2005
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Originally posted by SA Rocket
Work your magic CD. Just go out and get us Chandler, Marshall, and Johnson. That's not asking too much, is it? We'll let you slide on whatever you decide to do at PG.
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Ward could run the point with those additions.

#20 xiki, May 25, 2005

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