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The sad reality about the Leon Powe decision
The sad reality about the Leon Powe decision
I hate that Leon Powe was not offered a contract.  Hate it.  But I get it. Had the Celtics offered, and Powe accepted, the qualifying offer from the Celtics... they would have been on the hook for about $1.6 million dollars when you combine the contract and luxury tax.  It's ...
Leon Powe is Unemployed
myespn.go.com — Forward Leon Powe played hard for the Celtics on a rookie contract. He helped them win a... title. His coach called him a kid who had "done everything right." And in the course of duty, he severely messed up his knee . Shortly after that, as ... (more) Leon Powe is Unemployed
No qualifying offer for Powe
blogs.metrowestdailynews.com — Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said tonight the team did not extend a qualifying offer... to Leon Powe, making him an unrestricted free agent. While the Celtics did retain the right to match any contract offer to Glen Davis ... (more) No qualifying offer for Powe
Leon Powe Will Prove the Celtics Wrong
Leon Powe Will Prove the Celtics Wrong
nba.fanhouse.com — by Tom Ziller Celtics forward Leon Powe tore his ACL in Game 2 of Boston's playoff series... against the Bulls. A hard-working fellow who, in two seasons, had put himself in position to get a decent contract in restricted free agency, Powe had suffered ... (more) Leon Powe Will Prove the Celtics Wrong
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