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James Posey leaves Celtics for Hornets
ames Posey and the Celtics [ team stats ] ended up being a year apart. Danny Ainge acknowledged the decisive difference as Posey departed the Celtics today and agreed to a four-year, free-agent deal with the New Orleans Hornets. According to Posey s agent, Mark Bartelstein, the new contract will be worth $25 million. The Celts had been offering two years, but they changed to three a short time ...
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Posey Says So Long To Celtics, Heads For Hornets
SPORTSbyBROOKS — The New Orleans Hornets want some NBA championship jewelry. Since they haven’t won any rings yet on their own, their doing the next best thing by bringing in a guy who already owns a couple. James Posey Celtics book ESPN & the BOSTON HERALD both report that Celtics forward James Posey has signed a 4-year deal to be ballin’ in the Bayou. Besides being a vital cog in Boston’s first NBA title since 1986, Posey was also on Miami’s roster when the Heat won the 2006 championship. Posey’s agent Mark Bartelstein says his new deal with the Hornets is worth about $25 million. James jumped at the New Orleans offer after the Celtics were only willing to give him a three-year mid-level exception worth ...

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Bob's Blog - Live from Lewisville — Phil Mickelson: Just happy You Know Who's not around The British Open starts today at Royal Birkdale. Exciting golf times. The British Open is the best (or at least my favorite) of the golf majors and in terms of overall sports events, it's top 3. It is the ultimate golf test for these players, who are used to the soft greens, kind rough and wide fairways of ...

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