faba Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 McKie rejects Nets' offer and signs with Lakers Monday, August 22, 2005 BY DAVE D'ALESSANDRO Star-Ledger Staff Aaron McKie gave the Nets the thumbs-down yesterday, refusing their one-year offer to accept a two-year, $5 million deal with the Lakers. The 6-5 swingman, a recent amnesty cut by Philadelphia, was the Nets' primary target to fill their backup wing slot, but their offer of the veteran's minimum (one year, $1.1 million) was blown out of the water by Phil Jackson, who has an extraordinary track record for extending the careers of big guards well past their prime. "The bottom line was that it was too good to turn down, and an excellent opportunity for Aaron from the standpoint of having a major role," agent Leon Rose said last night. "And it helps that Jackson uses veteran guards (Brian Shaw, Ron Harper, et al.), another factor that came into play." Rose told Nets general manager Ed Stefanski of McKie's decision yesterday, but the Nets did not come off their one-year offer for a 32-year-old guard who is coming off his worst season. The team will now concentrate on filling out its rotation by pursuing free-agent forward Tractor Traylor, who has been offered a starting salary of $1.6 million. Among the available free agents who can handle the role intended for McKie are Devin Brown and Greg Buckner, though the Nets have not pursued either player so far in this off-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Mac Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 One of the local papers said we have come to terms with Tractor Traylor, pending *gasp* a physical. At work now so no link. I think it was the Daily News. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Not too crazy about Traylor. At least he gives us a physical presence in the paint, unlike Collins. As for McKie, no big deal IMO. He's an extremely limited player with a streaky jumper and few other skills. He's more of a clubhouse guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Mac Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 One of the local papers said we have come to terms with Tractor Traylor, pending *gasp* a physical. At work now so no link. I think it was the Daily News.*sigh* You think we'll find a healthy body before the season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Seriously. Is there anyone left out there over 6'8" that can pass the Nets' physical? What the hell do these guys have to do--run an Iron Man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 No big loss on Traylor not passing a physical-wanted a big wide body to foul Shaq 5 or so times a game- apply at the Nets medical office Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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