nba.fanhouse.com - 8/25/2008
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The Nuggets tied up one loose end up re-signing restricted free agent J.R. Smith on Friday. This was expected, but after practically giving Marcus Camby away for free, it was hardly set in stone. GM Mark Warkenstein sounds pleased with his obligatory glowing soundbite : "We're extremely delighted to have J.R. back," said Warkentien. "His blend of off-the-charts-athleticism and long-range ...
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J.R. Smith is not a market maker for Ben Gordon. He is taller, though.
Blog a Bull —
As far as I can tell, nobody quite knows what J.R. Smith signed for, but the general guess is in the $5-7m range for 3 years.
And as it further dwindles the list of significant unsigned 2004 draftees to pretty much Ben Gordon (with apologies to Delonte West)...the comparisons have come out.
Matt Watson at Fanhouse:
He's only 22 years old, but I doubt he'd want to agree to a longer deal, especially considering the only thing stopping him from getting Ben Gordon money (ie, $10 million plus a ...
The Winds of Change Are Dead...Even When They Should Be Blowing Up a Gale
Upside and Motor —
... a little while ago on the idea of J.R. ditching the Nuggs to head for promise and immortality, but it's almost impossible for him to reach that kind of actualization after signing this recent three-year deal to remain in Denver. There are a few huge obstacles to Smith's elevation, though I'm not sure in what order they belong: George Karl and Carmelo Anthony. ...
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Uh-Oh, Slamball's Making a Comeback.
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The Winds of Change Are Dead...Even When They Should Be Blowing Up a Gale
upsideandmotor.blogspot.com 8/25/2008 — I was buzzing a little while ago on the idea of J.R. ditching the Nuggs to head for promise and immortality, but it's almost impossible for him to reach that kind of actualization after signing this recent three-year deal to remain in Denver. There are a few huge obstacles to Smith's elevation, though I'm not sure in what order they belong: George Karl and ...
Nuggets Re-Sign J.R. Smith —
NBA.com: News 8/22/2008
The Denver Nuggets have re-signed guard J.R. Smith to a multi-year contract, Nuggets Vice President of Basketball Operations Mark Warkentien announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.
Nuggets re-sign Smith to multiyear deal —
FOXSports.com News for NBA 8/22/2008
The Denver Nuggets re-signed restricted free agent J.R. Smith to a multiyear contract on Friday.
The 22-year-old guard averaged 12.6 points for the Nuggets over the past two seasons.
He shot nearly 40 percent from 3-point range, the best percentage ...
