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Source: Posey wants 4-year deal

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James Posey, the Celtics' highest-priority unsigned veteran, is seeking a four-year contract, an NBA source said yesterday. 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. No team has been willing to offer a deal beyond three years.

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July 16, 2008  05:52 AM ET

Too bad the Lakers already signed him...just kidding. Hey Hank Hill I have a propane emergency!!

July 16, 2008  05:53 AM ET

Oh almost forgot first!!!

July 16, 2008  07:15 AM ET

What about the Warriors? Why is Chris Mullen sitting around instead of putting his name into the hat for the Posey prize drawing?
Posey would look good playing alongside Harrington and Jackson (or Maggette).
- JL

July 16, 2008  07:15 AM ET

yawn....just get something done. if he really wanted out of Boston he would have signed some where else by now.

July 16, 2008  07:36 AM ET

Heck, it is a longshot... but if I were the Raptors, I would be offering the four years he wants at a competitive wage. He is exactly what Toronto needs, a physical, defense-first banger who can play tough minutes and make those around him better at the defensive end of the floor.

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July 16, 2008  08:18 AM ET

Full Mid-Level for three years is more than fair nobody needs this guy when he's going to 35 going on 36. Then his only value will be giving cheap shots like Robert Horry.

July 16, 2008  09:32 AM ET

Come on already, damn..This is not news anymore,,

July 16, 2008  09:34 AM ET

Who cares what this fool wants? He's a sub-par player who got lucky to be on two good teams for his two rings. He is, by no means, worthy of a 4 year contract. The guy's a scrub.

July 16, 2008  09:51 AM ET

He's not a scrub, he was instrumental in the Celts winning the title. That being said, I don't think the C's should go four years. Compromise, give him 3 years and let him come back to try and defend the title.

July 16, 2008  10:14 AM ET

They offered him 2 yrs, he wants 4 yrs...why not settle for 3 yrs and get this over with? Both the parties need each other here.

July 16, 2008  11:25 AM ET

This would be the perfect opportunity for Danny Ferry and the Cavaliers to step up. Posey plays defense, comes up with timely rebounds, and hits the open shot. More importantly, teams double teaming LeBron will be made to pay.

July 16, 2008  01:01 PM ET

Cavs need more scoring since they already are a pretty good defensive team

July 16, 2008  01:08 PM ET

is it just me or does he look kinda gay in the photo?

but yeah, he would be a driving force in cleveland.

July 16, 2008  01:13 PM ET

it must be the tooth guard

July 16, 2008  01:29 PM ET

Celtics are stupid. Why not give the guy 4 years. He earned it and they already know what he brings to the table. Celtics and Heat are not champions if Posey was not on their team.

Posey should go to the Hornets and make the Celtics pay for delaying this deal. It seems as though the Celtics don't want him.

July 16, 2008  02:37 PM ET

"Posey, 31, is treating negotiations as if this could be his final contract "

You are correct Mr Posey-
that being said-
I would not give you 4 years unless it was for under 4 mil per

July 16, 2008  02:48 PM ET

is it just me or does he look kinda gay in the photo?

but yeah, he would be a driving force in cleveland.
ahung | 07/16/08, 01:08 PM

He would be a 'driving force' in cleveland 'coz he kinda looks g a y???hmmm but with a username like yours, I can understand why you would feel that wat

July 16, 2008  03:19 PM ET

we got some money from boston so we should have some money to get him posey to the wizards

 
July 16, 2008  03:42 PM ET

He would be a 'driving force' in cleveland 'coz he kinda looks g a y???hmmm but with a username like yours, I can understand why you would feel that wat

ESPN | 07/16/08, 02:48 PM
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im saying he kinda looked gay in that photo. but he's a good player jeez.

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