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Posey to Hornets
Celtics free agent James Posey signed a four-year deal with the New Orleans Hornets today, according to his agent Mark Bartelstien. Guard Eddie House and Posey, who played key reserve roles in the Celtics' title run last season, returned to...
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Posey Heading to the Hornets on Big-Dollar Deal
Boston Sports Buzz - Red Sox Patriots Celtics Bruins MLB NFL NBA NHL Baseball Football Basketball... — It's a sad day in Celtics Nation, but most of us seemed to know that this bit of news was a long time coming: James Posey has reportedly signed a 4-year, $25 million contract with the New Orleans Hornets. Apparently, the deciding factor for Posey was the inclusion of a fourth year; Boston had reportedly stood fast at 3 years and upwards of $5.5 million (the full value of the mid-level exception) per season. ...

Bye, Bye Big Game James
BostonsportZThe Globe reports Celtics free agent James Posey signed a four-year deal with New Orleans today, according to his agent Mark Bartelstien.

James Posey Signs with Hornets
Dime Magazine — ... ) and the Cavs, well, who knows? Obviously not enough… Source: Boston.com … with a special shout out to reader Kobeef who came up with the news faster than most media outlets.

That Blows-ey
perkisabeast.com Blog — ... The PoZ departs for greener pastures. Well, at least it’s over. And, as far as we’re concerned, New Orleans is as good a place as any for us. It’s unlikely they make the Finals and they can beat up the rest of the Western Conference. However, if you’re so devastated then I suggest reading this article about ...

Hornets ink Posey
MVN Outsider — ... James Posey, fresh off a NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics, has just cashed in according to the Boston Globe, as he signs a four-year deal with the Hornets. ...

What Now?
BostonsportZ — ... It's officially official... James Posey's reign as Celtic hero has come to end over an additional year on his contract.  As the Green Nation tries to gather our thoughts and pick up the shattered pieces, we're left wonder what Danny's Plan B is (hoping that he has a Plan B). ...

James Posey Leaves Celtics After Finding His Fourth Year in New Orleans
FanHouse — ... , but in the end he wanted to get paid even more: he signed a four-year, $25 million deal with the Hornets earlier today. From Marc Spears of the Boston Globe: ...

James Posey Signs with New Orleans
CelticsBlog — ... So that happened. As of today James Posey's next championship quest will take place with Chris Paul and company. Some thoughts/reactions: ...

The New Orleans Hornets Land Two-Time Champ and Defensive Specialist James Posey
Empty the Bench — James Posey Could Be a Big Factor According to the Boston Globe former Celtic shooting guard James Posey has agreed to a four-year, $25 million contract with the New Orleans Hornets. He’ll bring athleticism, outside shooting, stellar defense and a championship swagger to a young Hornets squad that can use all of that — but it’s a steep price to pay for a 31-year-old who has averaged just 9.2 points per game over his nine-year NBA career. James Posey photo credit: Icon SMI I’ve been a fan of Posey’s since his days in Denver at the beginning of the decade when he was a much ...

Eddie House and Tony Allen to Return to Celtics
Boston Sports Buzz - Red Sox Patriots Celtics Bruins MLB NFL NBA NHL Baseball Football Basketball... — The Celts already let one of the contributors to their 2007-08 Championship season get away - I'm referring, of course, to James Posey, who just signed an inflated 4-year, $25 million deal with the Hornets - and they seem determined not to let that happen again as ...

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bostonherald.com 7/16/2008 — According to an NBA source, free agent forward James Posey has agreed to a four-year contract with the New Orleans Hornets. The Celtics had been offering three years...
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news.bostonherald.com 7/16/2008 — 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 ...
Hornets sign PoseyThe Seattle Times: Sports 7/16/2008
The New Orleans Hornets have signed free agent forward James Posey.
Hornets sign Posey to 4-year, $25M dealFOXSports.com News for NBA 7/16/2008
The New Orleans Hornets have signed free agent forward James Posey. Posey's agent, Mark Bartelstein, says Posey, who played last season for the Boston Celtics, has agreed to a four-year contract worth $25 million.
Report: James Posey signing with HornetsLatest Sporting News Articles for NBA 7/16/2008
Boston Celtics forward James Posey has agreed to a four-year deal worth $25 million with the New Orl...
Hornets, Posey agree to $25M deal (AP)Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 7/16/2008
James Posey has won NBA championships with two teams. The New Orleans Hornets hope to be his third. Posey, a 6-foot-8 forward who last season helped the Boston Celtics win their first championship since 1986, agreed Wednesday to a four-year, $25 ...
Posey signs four-year deal to join HornetsUSATODAY.com NBA - Top Stories 7/16/2008
James Posey has won NBA championships with two teams. The New Orleans Hornets hope to be his third. Posey, a 6-foot-8 forward ...