NBA signings and trades 2010-2011

[CKR13]

The Los Angeles Lakers have finally re-signed guard Shannon Brown for 2 years worth $4.6 Million.

[CKR13]

I guess we can discuss NBA teams here...that said:

After losing All-Star forward Carlos Boozer to free agency and the latter signed with the Chicago Bulls, the Utah Jazz seemed doomed to be a so-so team after years of post-season appearances. But something magical happened, they shipped Greek center Kousta Koufus and a Second Round draft pick for next year to the Minnesota Timberwolves for forward/center Al Jefferson. Al Jefferson had 2 consecutive seasons of 20 ppg and 10 rpg performances before being derailed by injuries. The addition of Jefferson makes the Utah Jazz more competitive and fills in the void left by Boozer.

Presumed Line-up for next season (2010-2011)

C Mehmet Okur
F Al Jefferson
F Andrei Kirilenko
G CJ Miles
G Deron Williams

Reserves:

Paul Millsap
Gordon Hayward
Raja Bell
Ronnie Price
Kyrylo Feslenko
Sundiata Gaines

I will be interested to see how rookie Gordon Hayward will play for next season.

[CKR13]

The New York Knicks has signed guard Roger Mason for a 1 year contract worth $1.4 Million.

[CKR13]

The Charlotte Bobcats have entered negotiations with free agent and veteran guard Larry Hughes. The Bobcats are offering Hughes a 2 year deal worth $2.4 Million.

[CKR13]

The New York Knicks have re-hired former NBA Star and former Head Coach Isiah Thomas as a team consultant.

I remember one quote by Isiah on 2007:

"Knicks have not seen the best of me"

[eindhow]

After losing All-Star forward Carlos Boozer to free agency and the latter signed with the Chicago Bulls, the Utah Jazz seemed doomed to be a so-so team after years of post-season appearances. But something magical happened, they shipped Greek center Kousta Koufus and a Second Round draft pick for next year to the Minnesota Timberwolves for forward/center Al Jefferson. Al Jefferson had 2 consecutive seasons of 20 ppg and 10 rpg performances before being derailed by injuries. The addition of Jefferson makes the Utah Jazz more competitive and fills in the void left by Boozer.

Presumed Line-up for next season (2010-2011)

C Mehmet Okur
F Al Jefferson
F Andrei Kirilenko
G CJ Miles
G Deron Williams

Reserves:

Paul Millsap
Gordon Hayward
Raja Bell
Ronnie Price
Kyrylo Feslenko
Sundiata Gaines

I will be interested to see how rookie Gordon Hayward will play for next season.

Still a good team.. Though I would give the 2 spot to Bell.. But I don't know if he is still the Raja Bell of before..

[CKR13]

Still a good team.. Though I would give the 2 spot to Bell.. But I don't know if he is still the Raja Bell of before..

I believe Raja Bell's best playing days were in Phoenix and ofcourse that is all behind him. He will be 34 this year but it does not mean, he can contribute off the bench; that said, I will have CJ Miles start just like he had started over the years since the Utah Jazz has also lost a potential starter in Wesley Matthews.

[NorCal]

re: the Jazz

I am wondering if Paul Millsap is content still coming off the bench and sharing minutes with Jefferson. He would be a starter getting starter's minutes on most teams in the league and he's had to 'wait it out' behind Boozer for many years and now they bring in Jefferson.
Perhaps a trade on the horizon? Just a guess

[CKR13]

I am wondering if Paul Millsap is content still coming off the bench and sharing minutes with Jefferson. He would be a starter getting starter's minutes on most teams in the league and he's had to 'wait it out' behind Boozer for many years and now they bring in Jefferson.
Perhaps a trade on the horizon? Just a guess

I had that in mind too honestly. I was thinking of Al Jefferson starting at Center and Paul Millsap at power forward since Mehmet Okur reportedly will be out until late November but cleared for training camp and Millsap is fresh from signing a Three year extension with the Jazz last July, that will keep him on Utah until 2014.

Millsap and Jefferson would give the Jazz the rebounding needed that Boozer and Okur could not provide.

[CKR13]

Fear the Dear: Milwaukee Bucks

One of the better surprise teams of the NBA last year, the Miwaukee Bucks are gearing up for a successful season and realize their potential as an elite team on the East.

Starting lineup:

C Andrew Bogut
F Ersan Ilyasova
F John Salmons
G Carlos Delfino
G Brandon Jennings

Bench:

Drew Gooden
Luc Mbah a Moute
Michael Redd
Larry Sanders
Jon Brockman
Chris Douglas Roberts
Corey Maggette
Keyon Dooling

The Milwaukee Bucks are a loaded team and would be a strong opponent for the division rival Chicago Bulls. Bucks added front court depth with Gooden and Brockman.Stability in the back-court with Dooling. Also, they added another weapon on offense in Maggette. With Andrew Bogut and Michael Redd recovering as well as emergence of point guard Jennings, Eastern Teams must respect the Bucks as a force to be reckoned with.

[dxjayrock2008]

One of the better surprise teams of the NBA last year, the Miwaukee Bucks are gearing up for a successful season and realize their potential as an elite team on the East.

Starting lineup:

C Andrew Bogut
F Ersan Ilyasova
F John Salmons
G Carlos Delfino
G Brandon Jennings

Bench:

Drew Gooden
Luc Mbah a Moute
Michael Redd
Larry Sanders
Jon Brockman
Chris Douglas Roberts
Corey Maggette
Keyon Dooling

The Milwaukee Bucks are a loaded team and would be a strong opponent for the division rival Chicago Bulls. Bucks added front court depth with Gooden and Brockman.Stability in the back-court with Dooling. Also, they added another weapon on offense in Maggette. With Andrew Bogut and Michael Redd recovering as well as emergence of point guard Jennings, Eastern Teams must respect the Bucks as a force to be reckoned with.

I can't wait for the Bulls and Bucks to lock their horns together, literally. Lol.

[CKR13]

I can't wait for the Bulls and Bucks to lock their horns together, literally. Lol.

One of the great Division Rivalries this upcoming season I think. Should be worth a look even if you're not a Bulls/Bucks fan.

[dxjayrock2008]

One of the great Division Rivalries this upcoming season I think. Should be worth a look even if you're not a Bulls/Bucks fan.

Their would be starting line-up is evenly matched. So does their back-up personnel.

[CKR13]

Former Kansas Jayhawks guard Sherron Collins had been signed by the Charlotte Bobcats to a undisclosed contract, believed to be a 1 year Non-Guaranteed Contract.

Collins went undrafted on the recently held NBA 2010 Draft. I can remember Michael Jordan commenting positively on Collins' game and I myself used to watch Collins on the NCAA. I expect Collins to be the second point guard guard behind DJ Augustine.

[dxjayrock2008]

Former Kansas Jayhawks guard Sheron Collins had been signed by the Charlotte Bobcats to a undisclosed contract, believed to be a 1 year Non-Guaranteed Contract.

Collins went undrafted on the recently held NBA 2010 Draft. I can remember Michael Jordan commenting positively on Collins' game and I myself used to watch Collins on the NCAA. I expect Collins to be the second point guard guard behind DJ Augustine.

Sherron Collins


No. - Charlotte Bobcats
Point Guard
Personal information
Date of birth March 18, 1987 (age 23)
Place of birth Chicago, IL
Nationality USA
High school Richard T. Crane Tech
Listed height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight 215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
College Kansas
NBA Draft 2010 / undrafted
Pro career 2010–present
Career history
Charlotte Bobcats (2010-present)
Career highlights and awards
2007–08 Big 12 Sixth Man Award
2010 Big 12 Tournament Most Outstanding Player
2010 Lute Olson Award winner
2010 NABC Senior Achievement Award
2010 Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award
2009 Consensus second-team All-American (2nd team: USBWA and NABC; 3rd team: TSN and AP)
2010 Consensus first-team All-American (Wooden (10-man team); 1st-team: USBWA, NABC; 2nd-team AP, FOX, TSN, YS)
Info Page
Sherron Marlon Collins (born March 18, 1987 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American basketball player who most recently played for the University of Kansas in the Big 12 of the NCAA. As an All-American member of the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team, he earned a national championship in the 2008 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, three Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament championships, and four consecutive Big 12 Conference regular season championships. He was regarded as one of the leaders of the team and was its captain.
Collins grew up in Chicago where he was a multisport standout athlete at Crane High School. He was regarded as the second best point guard in the nation by Scout.com and was considered one of the two best class of 2006 basketball prospects in the state of Illinois (along with Jon Scheyer).
Collins was a well-decorated basketball player at Kansas. He was unanimously selected to the Big 12 All-Freshman Team for the 2006–07 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team.[1] After leading the 2008–09 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team to the Big 12 Conference regular season title, Collins was named to the 2009 first team All-Big 12 team.[2] That season, he was named a consensus second team 2009 NCAA Men's Basketball All-American. He was also a consensus first team 2010 NCAA Men's Basketball All-American as a senior and earned the Most Outstanding Player award while leading his team to the 2010 Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament championship. He was included on many of the watchlists for the most prestigious college basketball awards as both a junior and senior. Collins is the all-time winningest Jayhawk over a four-year span with 130 victories,[3] and he holds the school record for most consecutive free throws.
Following his Senior season, Collins was eligible for the 2010 NBA Draft but went undrafted. Shortly after, he signed a free-agent contract with the Charlotte Bobcats and will participate in their summer camp.[4] He represented them in the Orlando Summer League.
Contents [hide]
1 Personal
2 College career
2.1 Freshman season
2.2 Sophomore season
2.3 Junior season
2.4 Senior season
3 Professional career
4 Stats
5 References
6 See also
7 External links
[edit]Personal

Sherron Collins was born in Chicago, Illinois to Stacey Harris. While growing up in Chicago he overcame the adversity of a father who periodically spent time in jail as well as an environment filled with gang life.[5] He lost his best friend to gunfire at the age of 16.[6] Sherron had had two children by the time of his National Championship season: Sherron Jr. and Sherr'mari Marlon Collins (born April 6, 2007; mother is Re'Quiya Aguirre).[7] In 2006, he dealt with the death of his first born and the following year, he endured a sex scandal.[5]
Growing up, Collins was very active playing several sports including football, basketball, and baseball. In 2002, Sherron began his high school career at Crane Tech Prep High School. During his time at Crane, Sherron was a standout multi-sport athlete, playing wide-receiver/free safety on the football team and pitching for the baseball team.[8][9] On the basketball court, Collins averaged 19.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists as a junior during the 2004-05 season. During his senior season, he averaged 33 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the Cougars.[8] He was regarded as the number 2 Chicago metropolitan area and Illinois basketball prospect in the class of 2006 behind Jon Scheyer.[9] As a result, he was named a McDonald's All-American as well as a Third-team Parade All-American.[8] He was selected as a First-team All-State selection in 2006.[8] Additionally, Collins played in the Michael Jordan All-American Classic in April 2006. Scout.com ranked him as the number 2 point guard in the nation.[10] He was the No. 21-ranked player in the class of 2006 and the No. 4-ranked point guard by Rivals.com.[11] Collins helped guide Crane to the 2003 and 2005 conference and city championship titles.[8] His best game was a 45 point performance against Whitney Young Magnet High School during his senior season.[8] In 2009, ESPN named Collins to the Illinois Prep All-Decade Team.[12]

Name Hometown High School Height Weight (lb) Commit date
Sherron Collins
Point guard
Chicago, Illinois Crane (IL) 5′11″ 180 10/16/2005
Scout: Rivals:

Overall Recruiting Rankings: Scout - 12, 2 (PG) Rivals - 21, 4 (PG)

Note: In many cases, Scout and Rivals may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
In these cases, an average of the two was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100 point scale.
Sources:
"Kansas Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 29, 2009.
"2006 Kansas Basketball Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved March 29, 2009.
"ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 29, 2009.
"Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved March 29, 2009.
"2006 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 29, 2009.

[edit]College career

[edit]Freshman season
As a freshman, Collins was an honorable mention All-Big 12 selection and a unanimous selection to the Big 12 All-Rookie team.[1] He averaged 22.3 minutes and 9.3 points per game. He led Kansas in scoring five times and in assists on 12 occasions. On January 15, 2007, Collins scored 23 points vs. Missouri.[13] He scored 20 points at Kansas State on February 19 and he had 20 vs. Texas on March 11 in the 88–84 overtime 2007 Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament championship game victory.[14][15] Collins was also a solid student earning Athletic Director's and Big 12 Commissioner's honor rolls in the spring of 2007.[8]
[edit]Sophomore season
In his second season with the Jayhawks, Collins won the 2008 Big 12 Sixth Man Award.[16] For the week of March 12, he earned Big 12 Player of the week.[17] Collins helped the Jayhawks capture the 2008 national championship, averaging 8.3 points and 3.8 assists in the NCAA tournament. He made two key plays in the title game versus the Memphis Tigers, first stealing an inbound pass with under two minutes remaining in regulation and Kansas trailing by seven, then hitting a three to cut the deficit to four. Later, with seconds remaining in regulation and with Kansas trailing by three, he took the ball down the court following a Memphis free throw, barely escaping fouls, and passed the ball to teammate Mario Chalmers, who made a three-pointer to tie the game with two seconds remaining. Kansas would go on to win in overtime.[18][19] He missed six games due to a stress fracture of his foot.[8] Following the season, he had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.[20]
[edit]Junior season


Collins guards Stu Douglass of Michigan.
Collins was the top returning scorer for the 2008–09 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team his junior year; every starter from the previous year's National Championship team graduated or departed for the NBA. Collins was on the early season Top 50 watchlist for the Naismith Award.[21] He was also selected as being among the 17 Bob Cousy Award finalists, the Top 30 midseason Wooden Award candidates, the Top 30 midseason Naismith Award candidates and the Top 15 Oscar Robertson Trophy candidates.[22][23][24][25] The team captain and vocal leader of the team, Collins was awarded the team's Danny Manning MVP award with Cole Aldrich following the season.[26] Collins led the 2008–09 Jayhawks in points, minutes, assists and free-throw percentage.[27] He led the team in scoring in 27 games, including the final 10 of the season.[26] In the Big 12, he ranked third in scoring and fourth in assists.[28] Collins made 35 consecutive free-throws over an eight game span from January 10–February 2 to set KU's all-time record.[29][30][31] Over the course of the season he was named Big 12 Player of the Week three times.[32][33][34] He was a unanimous selection to the 2008–09 Big 12 All-conference first team.[35] He was a second-team 2009 NCAA Men's Basketball All-American by the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBW) and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and was a third-team All America selection by the Associated Press and The Sporting News.[36][37][38][39] On Monday, April 13, Collins announced that he would return to KU for his senior season.[26]
[edit]Senior season
After having been named a consensus second-team All-American selection the at the end of his junior year, he was a unanimous selection to the preseason All-Big 12 first-team.[40] The 2009-10 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team were the preseason number-one ranked team in the 2009–10 Big 12 Conference poll, marking the third time in Collins' career the Jayhawks were preseason number one in conference.[41] Collins was a preseason top 50 watchlist candidate for both the 2010 Naismith Award and the 2010 Wooden Award.[42][43] As the season progressed, Collins was named to the Midseason top 30 candidates list for the Wooden Award, Midseason top 30 list for the Naismith Trophy, 20 finalists list for the 2010 Bob Cousy Award and the finalist list for the 2010 Oscar Robertson Trophy.[44][45][46][47] At the end of the regular season, he was selected as a first-team All-Big 12 member by the league's coaches.[48] Then, he earned the Most Outstanding Player Award of the 2010 Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament after leading Kansas to the championship.[49] Collins has been recognized as a first team 2010 NCAA Men's Basketball All-American by the USBW and NABC, making him a consensus first team selection.[50][51] He was a second team selection by Associated Press, Fox Sports, The Sporting News, and Yahoo! Sports.[52][53][54] He was also included on the final 26-man ballot for the Wooden Award and subsequently selected to the ten-man Wooden All-American team as one of ten finalists for the award.[55][56] At the end of the year he was recognized as the inaugural recipient of the Lute Olsen Award as National Player of the Year at the collegeinsider.com awards banquet.[57] He was recognized along with Jon Scheyer, Scottie Reynolds, and Greivis Vasquez for the NABC Career Achievement Awards.[58] Collins is recognized as the winningest Jayhawk because the team won 130 games during his four year tenure.[3] However, he missed at least six of those games.[8] Collins was awarded the 2010 Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award, which recognizes a seniors male basketball player 6 feet (1.8 m) and shorter, who excel in both academics and athletics.[59] He was one of five finalist flow out to Los Angeles for the announcement of the Wooden Award along with eventual winner Evan Turner, John Wall, Wesley Johnson and Da'Sean Butler.[60] Collins went undrafted in the 2010 NBA Draft.[61]
[edit]Professional career

After going undrafted in the June 24, 2010 NBA Draft, Collins signed with the Charlotte Bobcats on June 25th. He will participate in summer workouts with the team.[4] During the Orlando Summer League, he played four games, including a 32 point performance in his finale.[62]
On August 6, 2010, the Bobcats signed Collins to a two-year deal.[63]
[edit]Stats

Year Games Played Minutes PPG Assists Turnovers Steals 3 PM 3 PA 3 P % FG % FT % Points
06-07 38 22.3 9.3 112 63 28 47 116 .405% .478% .766% 345
07-08 34 23.8 9.3 105 68 39 38 105 .362% .462% .776% 315
08-09 35 35.1 18.9 174 115 39 77 205 .376% .434% .795% 661
09-10 36 33.0 15.5 161 85 39 70 189 .370% .426% .855% 558