Cassell threatens a holdout - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

dirno2000 · 10-04-2004, 07:04 PM

Timberwolves All-Star point guard Sam Cassell is looking for a multi-year contract extension, and he may not join the team until his demands are met, according to KFAN.com. Cassell did not fly into town for Monday's mandatory media-day session, and his agent, Dr. Charles Tucker, confirmed that the guard is prepared to hold out. Neither Tucker nor the Timberwolves could confirm if Cassell would let his holdout last into the regular season. Cassell is signed through the 2005-06 season and is scheduled to make $5.65 million this season.

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alby · 10-04-2004, 07:19 PM

i wonder how this story will develop, this can be potentially pretty bad for the wolves.. maybe kidd talks will come up again which means they'll be in salary cap hell forever, and they wont be letting mavericks-killer (hudson) play

capitalcity · 10-04-2004, 07:22 PM

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Originally posted by: dirno2000
Timberwolves All-Star point guard Sam Cassell did not fly into town for Monday's mandatory media-day session, and his agent, Dr. Charles Tucker, confirmed that the guard is prepared to hold out.

"fly into town"

well i guess Sam "the extraterrestrial" Cassell will remain docked with the mothership until futher notice

bernardos70 · 10-04-2004, 08:49 PM

Capital City, thanks for bringing a smile to my face after a long day of work!

All I can say about this situation is: It feels so good to be a drama-free team.

EricaLubarsky · 10-05-2004, 01:55 AM

If you think giving Nash an extension was short-sighted, think about Cassell. Not only is he a whiny, pouty, self-centered person that you might not want on your team, he's 35 and has a history of injury! He's 35 years old and he is contracted with the Wolves through the 2005-2006 season. Does he honestly believe that he can force the hand of the Wolves to get a contract extension 2 seasons before his contract is up?!?! If I was any franchise in the league I wouldnt gamble on a 37 year old Cassell.

This move makes it very evident that Cassell has no team allegiance and holding out for a contract extension when you are 35, are perrennially hurt, and have 2 years left on contract is as insane as Artest saying he's the MVP. Cassell just doesnt know his worth.

Male30Dan · 10-05-2004, 07:36 AM

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Originally posted by: EricaLubarskyCassell just doesnt know his worth.

He will soon!

Male30Dan · 10-05-2004, 07:39 AM

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Originally posted by: EricaLubarskyCassell just doesnt know his worth.

He will soon!

endtroducing · 10-07-2004, 09:53 AM

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Originally posted by: EricaLubarsky
If you think giving Nash an extension was short-sighted, think about Cassell. Not only is he a whiny, pouty, self-centered person that you might not want on your team, he's 35 and has a history of injury! He's 35 years old and he is contracted with the Wolves through the 2005-2006 season. Does he honestly believe that he can force the hand of the Wolves to get a contract extension 2 seasons before his contract is up?!?! If I was any franchise in the league I wouldnt gamble on a 37 year old Cassell.

This move makes it very evident that Cassell has no team allegiance and holding out for a contract extension when you are 35, are perrennially hurt, and have 2 years left on contract is as insane as Artest saying he's the MVP. Cassell just doesnt know his worth.

whiny, pouty, self-centered? a guy that tried at all costs to play for his team in the playoffs, even with his back hurting badly? a guy that was wired up to a machine just to play, risking his health even further, just to play 45 seconds out of his deep loyalty and commitment to his team?

he DESERVES this from minnesota. good lord...what else does he have to do, play wearing a halo?

EricaLubarsky · 10-07-2004, 01:57 PM

a guy that's 35, looking for a long contract extension at 37, and a guy who would turn his back on his team and disprupt training camp in order to get that new contract.....hmmmm

And apparently you don't know much about Cassell's character. His personality was well publicized in Milwaukie and New Jersey. It's just been kept under wraps in Minnesota because they were so successful- kinda like the Kobe bitch-fest that only came out when they started losing. This report could not be swept under the rug, though and the small pieces of evidence will come out no matter how well he tries.

dalmations202 · 10-07-2004, 02:05 PM

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whiny, pouty, self-centered? a guy that tried at all costs to play for his team in the playoffs, even with his back hurting badly? a guy that was wired up to a machine just to play, risking his health even further, just to play 45 seconds out of his deep loyalty and commitment to his team?

he DESERVES this from minnesota. good lord...what else does he have to do, play wearing a halo?

He deserves this. He signed the contract. All those years he didn't meet expectations, he didn't give the $$$$ back. How hypocritical. He has two years left, and Minn shouldn't pay him a dime more, and should fine him way past his salary if he wants to disrupt and holdout. He will be another GP and prove he is not worth spit by the time this contract is up, why extend?

I really don't like when whiny millionaires gripe about not making enough millions.

poohrichardson · 10-07-2004, 06:26 PM

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Originally posted by: EricaLubarsky
a guy that's 35, looking for a long contract extension at 37, and a guy who would turn his back on his team and disprupt training camp in order to get that new contract.....hmmmm

And apparently you don't know much about Cassell's character. His personality was well publicized in Milwaukie and New Jersey. It's just been kept under wraps in Minnesota because they were so successful- kinda like the Kobe bitch-fest that only came out when they started losing. This report could not be swept under the rug, though and the small pieces of evidence will come out no matter how well he tries.

Wow, he "disrupted" training camp so much that he missed media day.. without a doubt the most important event of the entire season. He missed what? One practice? And all reports now are saying he's back and everyone's glad to see him, no hurt feelings.

You just HAVE to invent problems with every player that isn't in a Mavs uniform. Cassell has been a model citizen since he got traded to the Wolves and was a big reason they finished so well last year (read: they had a better season than Dallas). He's worth more than 7mil a year, at any age, because he was EASILY a top 2 or 3 point guard for the entirety of the last season.

Give the guy a fucking break.. he isn't Satan incarnate just because he's a great player NOT in a Dallas uniform.

dude1394 · 10-05-2004, 04:24 PM

I think this is a shrewd move by cassell. He was as big a part of last year as garnett was imo. Without him they are very mediocre.

seal614 · 10-05-2004, 04:42 PM

Cassell proved he was a top 3 PG last year and obviously was a huge part of their success. Who the hell knows where this is going.

- Brian

EricaLubarsky · 10-07-2004, 02:32 AM

Cassell Expected to Show for Camp on Wednesday
Steve Aschburner, Star Tribune
October 6, 2004 WOLF1006

COLLEGEVILLE, MINN. -- One man, Sam Cassell, stirred up trouble by staying away. Another man, Eddie Griffin, shows up trailing trouble behind him.

And the Timberwolves' quest for the 2005 NBA championship officially is one day old.

Cassell's unexcused absence from media day and the first day of training camp might end in time for today's single practice at St. John's University, Wolves owner Glen Taylor said Tuesday night. Taylor said he spoke with the veteran point guard earlier in the day and felt confident Cassell's unofficial holdout was ending.

"It's no problem," Taylor said. "I'm awfully sure Sam will be in camp [today]. I knew there were personal concerns ... I don't think it's a big deal."

Good thing, because if Cassell really is concerned about his pay rate ($11.75 million over the final two years on his contract), his bottom line was starting to tilt backwards. By missing the first two practices, he subjected himself to potential fines of $2,500 per session, the maximum allowed in the NBA's collective bargaining agreement. If Cassell were AWOL again today, the penalty (at the Wolves' discretion) could jump to $5,000 for that and any subsequent no-show.

Sam CassellCarlos GonzalezStar Tribune"I'm hoping. We'll see when it happens," Kevin McHale, Wolves vice president of basketball operations, said after the evening practice. "Until they show up, I'm not banking on nothing."

A contract extension beginning with the 2006-07 season was believed to be one of Cassell's issues. Another might have been an offseason trade rumor that had Cassell being packaged to New Jersey in a deal for Jason Kidd, agent Charles Tucker said.

Taylor said no contract talks have been promised to Cassell, but he did assure the 11-year veteran that his future with the Wolves is bright.

"When [the rumor] came up this summer, I talked to Sam about it," Taylor said. "I told him, 'It didn't come from us. You're our guy. But the call has come.' He's really pushed that he wants to be a leader and be a part of our organization for a long time."

maybe he just wanted some extra summer break. I know another way he can make his summer longer next year

sike · 10-11-2004, 10:54 PM

THE ALIEN HAS LANDED.....

Evilmav2 · 10-11-2004, 11:48 PM

Whoops...

bernardos70 · 10-12-2004, 11:54 AM

What? Cucumbers are better than Pickles?