Richard Jefferson
- #24 | SF
- Height6-7
- Weight230
- San Antonio Spurs
- Age30
- Experience 9 years
- Salary $14,200,000
- CollegeArizona
Free Agency, Part 7: What Now?
Pounding The Rock — It seems as if the roster is complete with the new contract for Richard Jefferson and the signing of Gary Neal. However, with the preponderance of SGs and the history of the Spurs' FO, speculation is starting anew. So fellow PtRers, what do you think? Is the roster complete? Is there another signing in the future? Is a trade brewing? Does a Spurs fan exist who is not a conspiracist? Discuss your thoughts after the jump. Also, if anyone finds the specifics of Neal's contract or where the Spurs are with regard to the luxury tax (ShamSports has not been updated...
San Antonio Spurs July 23, 2010Better value: Richard Jefferson or Hedo Turkoglu?
Bright Side Of The Sun — More photos » Christian Petersen - Getty Images PHOENIX - MAY 05: Richard Jefferson #24 of the San Antonio Spurs (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Browse more photos » Who would you rather have? Both are getting $40 million in the next 4 years (4th year partial guarantee) Richard Jefferson is 6'7" and 30 yrs old, Hedo Turkoglu is 6'10" and 31 NOTE: This is NOT a trade post, simply a comparison of value. I just saw that Jefferson signed for the same money as Turkoglu gets for the next 4 ...
Phoenix Suns July 21, 2010It's four more years for Jefferson
Courtside | San Antonio Express-News — Turns out, maybe Richard Jefferson knew what he was doing when he opted out of the final year of his contract earlier this summer. Jefferson gave up $15.2 million guaranteed, but parlayed free agency into a new four-year deal with the Spurs worth up to $38.9 million. All along, Jefferson's agent, Todd Eley, said his client chose to enter free agency in order to secure a long-term contract in lieu of hitting the market next summer, when the NBA's CBA expires and the salary rules will be re-shuffled. Jefferson met his goal with the Spurs. He is due to earn $8.4 million next season, basically tak...
San Antonio Spurs July 21, 2010Among The LeBron Also-Rans, Nets Rank Fourth
NetsDaily — More photos » Bill Kostroun - AP Browse more photos » Yahoo's Kelly Dwyer ranks the six teams that sat down with LeBron James based on how much they improved since "The Decision" and put the Nets fourth among the LBJ "bridesmaids". He doesn't rank the Cavaliers for obvious reasons and there's no need to rank the Heat ...really. After giving up "Vince Carter, Richard Jefferson, Chris Douglas-Roberts, Yi Jianlian, the entire 2009-10 season", Dwyer writes "the Nets will still boast a solid, young team — what with Brook Lope...
New Jersey Nets July 21, 2010Jefferson will sign new deal today
San Antonio Express-News — Free agent forward Richard Jefferson is en route to San Antonio this afternoon, where he is set to sign a long-term contract with the Spurs on Wednesday. Courtside: RJ: From overrated to underrated in one year flat
San Antonio Spurs July 21, 2010RJ: From overrated to underrated in one year flat
Courtside | San Antonio Express-News — When Richard Jefferson arrived in San Antonio last summer, via hoopla-laden trade with Milwaukee, he came practically on a path of rose petals. He was welcomed as an incoming savior, the scoring star who would prolong the life of the fading Spurs' championship dynasty. He was a conquering hero, the cavalry, the small forward who would be king. It didn't work out exactly as scripted. Jefferson's scoring average dropped to near career lows in his first season with the Spurs. He was deemed, by both fans and media, to be a good guy but a bad fit in the Spurs' program. So it isn't surprising that n...
San Antonio Spurs July 20, 2010Could Roger Mason replace J.J. Redick?
Magic BasketBlog | Orlando Sentinel — If the Magic decide that the price to keep shooting guard J.J. Redick is too steep, perhaps free agent Roger Mason could be a replacement choice. Mason played with the San Antonio Spurs the last two seasons, but had an off year after a fine 2008-09 season. Mason, 6-5, played in 79 games, backing up Richard Jefferson. [...]
Orlando Magic July 14, 2010Offseason moves working for Spurs
San Antonio Express-News — Mike Monroe: Tiago Splitter and Matt Bonner are in. Richard Jefferson and Raja Bell may join them soon. The Spurs look good in the New West.
San Antonio Spurs July 14, 2010DTOUR: Week of 7/12
Pounding The Rock — Tiago Splitter is now officially a member of the #Spurs. He also has the hairiest butt since Vinny Del Negro. If Richard Jefferson asks me 1 more time if he can conduct the Tiago Splitter physical, he'll never play for me again. Tiago's physical delayed. Not sure how I'll break the news to Jefferson. He's been working on the "Turn your head" move all week. -FakeCoachPop
San Antonio Spurs July 12, 2010Yi Jianlian gets another shot to get it right
Wizards Insider | Washington Post — It's time for me to take the next step. (Reuters) Yi Jianlian will get a third chance to make a first impression, with his previous two teams unwilling to have the patience to wait for him to provide some production to his potential. The Milwaukee Bucks surrendered the promising forward from China in a desperate and failed move to get the proven Richard Jefferson. Then, after a horrific 12-win season, the New Jersey Nets dumped him for that coveted but empty commodity, salary cap space. But Yi wasn't disappointed with his latest move, understanding fully the circumstances that prompted the dea...
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- Hairston receives release from Spurs San Antonio Express-News With an opportunity to make guaranteed money for two seasons with the Italian League’s defending champion, Spurs swingman Malik Hairston asked the team to release him.
- Spurs' Hill: Parker not expendable San Antonio Express-News Though he was the Spurs' starting point guard for 18 of the final 23 regular-season games and all 10 playoff games, George Hill wants the basketball loving world to know his rapid development at the position has not rendered three-time All-Star point guard Tony Parker expendable, no matter how much speculation to the contrary has hit the rumor mill this summer.
- Bulls eye McGrady, sign former Spur San Antonio Express-News NBA Notebook: The Bulls announced a one-year deal given to former Spurs forward Kurt Thomas and may offer a contract to Tracy McGrady.
- Hornets believe Paul will stay San Antonio Express-News New GM Demps has ‘productive’ meeting with star.
- Spurs sign draft pick Anderson San Antonio Express-News In move that was not unexpected, the Spurs signed first-round draft pick James Anderson on Friday. Next step: Getting his strained hamstring in shape for training camp. Move over, St. Louis Rams safety Kevin Payne.
- Spurs sign rookie Anderson Courtside | San Antonio Express-News In a move that was mere formality, the Spurs have signed first-round draft choice James Anderson. Per the NBA's rookie salary scale, Anderson -- the 20th overall pick out of Oklahoma State -- will receive two guaranteed seasons worth a maximum of $2.825 million, with team options for the third and fourth seasons. A 6-foot-6 guard, Anderson averaged a Big 12-best 22.3 points per game last season en route to earning conference player of the year honors. The 21-year-old did not play in last week's Las Vegas Summer League while still recovering from a hamstring strain suffered at a pre-draft work...