Alston Skips out of Jersey

by Tommy Dee on January 5th, 2010 at 4:57 pm

Update 5:45 Via Twitter

“…The Heat are sending Chris Quinn and a 2010 conditional 2nd round pick to Nets for a 1.3 million trade exception, sources say…”

Via Yahoo:

“…Rafer Alston has agreed to a contract buyout with the Nets.

Sources told Yahoo! Sports on Tuesday that the Heat are the early favorite to sign the point guard after he clears waivers.

The Cavaliers and a number of other clubs are expected to show interest in Alston as well.

He was averaging 9.7 points and 3.9 assists per game with New Jersey…”

On the heels of the rumored deal offered to the Knicks of Alston and Battie for Nate and Darko. Interesting premise from the Nets. With the media storm in New York over some D’Antoni/Larry Hughes rift, it’s interesting that the Nets just let a player like Skip walk. Donnie Walsh is not in the business of buyouts but Rod Thorn is. The thing that gets me is that Alston has to have some value around the league, especially towards the trade deadline. I’m constantly curious why certain executives handle things certain ways. Alston was awesome in the playoffs last year. This would mean it is too tricky to make deals as we head into the 2010 summer.

I like Rafer a lot, but not at the expense of Nate for several reasons. Pass on that deal.

  • DVJ

    In D’Antoni We Trust!!

    And Donnie Also!!

  • Magik_Trick

    that trade was horrible…

    but we should look into the signing…

    Rafer > Duhon

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  • rocky

    one of those times when the coach and GM are looking very wise.

    (see; not acting like fans)

  • DaGawD_KnowLedge

    bring in alston

    please

    it’s not going to happen
    so don’t say please..

  • Mucha

    Right now Duhon > Alston

    Alston makes more bonehead plays than Duhon and his shot is not more consistent.

  • NoVaCaInE

    Alston is an instant upgrade at PG. I’d bring him in. Not only does he have better vision than Duhon he is also a solid defender. He has playoff experience and plays well with star players. VC in his prime in Toronto, D-Wade and Howard. Could be a nice cheap option at PG to play with LeBron. It’s a no brainer IMO.

  • HaS

    SMH.

  • DaGawD_KnowLedge

    that’s correct nova

  • bob go knicks

    HaS,what does SMH mean?

  • bob go knicks

    NO WE DONT!WE REALLY DONT! WE REALLY,REALLY DONT.ALL OF THOSE TORTISE LIKE YEARS IN INDIANA,AND ALL HE HAS TO SHOW FOR IT IS REGGIE MILLER……..OH SORRY.. AND YOU