Post by Philadelphia 76ers on Feb 21, 2008 18:02:15 GMT -5
RJ misses team flight after a minor incident, is this the last straw?
There was much lighthearted banter from head coach Jerry Sloan and his players about Richard Jefferson's latest mishap, a minor car accident that caused him to miss the team's charter flight to Denver on Friday.
The problem for coach Sloan and the Jazz may be that it appeared Jefferson would have missed the flight even without the accident because he overslept.
"He went home [after Friday's practice] and I guess he had a little lunch, put his feet up and probably dozed off," Sloan said. "He lives alone. We've got to get an alarm clock for him I suppose, or get him in the habit of setting one."
Apparently Jefferson still had time to sign a few autographs after a chain-reaction crash on the Kingsway Friday afternoon.
Witnesses reported Mr. Jefferson was eastbound on Hwy. 401 near Carling Avenue in his white Hummer when it and another vehicle collided as he attempting to pass at about 3:15 p.m.
The second vehicle then crashed into a third, witnesses said. It did not appear anyone was injured in the fender-bender.
State police would not say whether any charges would be laid as a result of the collision. Police said they had received a traffic complaint from other drivers of a white Hummer driving at a "high rate of speed" prior to the collision. One of the drivers involved in the collision said Mr. Jefferson indicated he was in a hurry to get to the airport when the crash occurred.
Before climbing back into his Hummer and driving away, Mr. Jefferson took the time to hand out a few autographs to tow-truck drivers who had arrived at the scene.
This mishap comes after Jefferson was fined for missing practice. Jefferson showed up late for Utah's practice in Memphis on Monday. It was the third time this season he has been late for practice.
Jefferson told Sloan that he flew back to the Memphis area on Sunday evening after spending the weekend in Las Vegas. However, he went to FedExForum on Monday instead of the practice facility the Jazz had gathered at for their 4 p.m. practice.
“By the time he got there, he got into the rink at 4:03 and (head coach) Jerry(Sloan) wouldn't let him onto the court,” said the Jazz GM. “I met with him today and spent some time talking to him about it.
“He was apologetic, he said: ‘I don't want to put you guys in the spot I put you in.' ... For RJ, he was quite apologetic and concerned.”
The latest mishap spurred rumours of a possible trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Andre Igoudala according to one Western Conference official. The deal is reportedly in the preliminary stages.
As for now RJ is still a Jazz but don't be surprised if he's gonna be donning a new jersey soon.
Cleveland currently boasts one of the top records in the East, that should be enough to keep the GM happy right? Not for the new Cavs GM apparently. He has made it clear he has not been happy with Andre Igoudala's production this season and Iggy has made it clear that he's not happy in Cleveland.
The 23 year old forward is putting up career low numbers for the Cavs this season and has requested a trade on numerous occasions. Igoudala almost had his request granted when the Cavaliers reportedly traded him to the Sacremento Kings only for the deal to be blocked by Kings forward Vladimir Radmonovic.
Trade talks have only heated up since the reported deal. According to one Eastern Conference official close to the situation the Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons and Utah Jazz (see above) have all offered deals for Iggy.
The Magic are rumored to have offered the best deal as of yet. The reported trade would send newly acquired big man Al Jefferson, super scorer Jason Terry, Jerry Stackhouse and picks to the Cavs for Igoudala and soon to be FA Elton Brand. Miami has offered young superstar Dwayne Wade, Nenad Krstic and picks for Brand and Igoudala but talks have come to halt.
Looks like it's gonna be an ugly divorce for the once franchise cornerstone and the Cavaliers.
According to a top ranking Eastern Conference official the Magic and Sonics are in the finals stages of a trade that would see the two teams swapping defensive stalwarts. Heading to Seattle would be 25 year old DPOY candidate Tyson Chandler and going the other way is former DPOY winner Marcus Camby who was recently acquired for rookie standout Greg Oden.
Orlando is also rumored to looking for plenty of 2008 first rounders and is willing to part ways with Jameer Nelson in order to do so. A rumored deal has Orlando sending Nelson and Kwame Brown to New York in exchange for 3 first rounders and Bobby Simmons who is owed around 20 million in the next 2 seasons.
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Other Rumors Around the League
Portland has contacted the Sonics about a deal that would send Marcus Williams and Ryan Gomes to Portland in exchange for Thaddeus Young. Deal is in the final stages and should go down soon. Sharp Shooter JJ Reddick has requested a trade. Reddick has seen limited minutes with the Jazz this season. No teams have shown interest as of yet. Sacremento is actively shopping Shane Battier and Jamaal Tinsley for draft picks and expirings, both have generated little interest. Don't be surprised if they'll still be playing for the Kings after the deadline.
There was much lighthearted banter from head coach Jerry Sloan and his players about Richard Jefferson's latest mishap, a minor car accident that caused him to miss the team's charter flight to Denver on Friday.
The problem for coach Sloan and the Jazz may be that it appeared Jefferson would have missed the flight even without the accident because he overslept.
"He went home [after Friday's practice] and I guess he had a little lunch, put his feet up and probably dozed off," Sloan said. "He lives alone. We've got to get an alarm clock for him I suppose, or get him in the habit of setting one."
Apparently Jefferson still had time to sign a few autographs after a chain-reaction crash on the Kingsway Friday afternoon.
Witnesses reported Mr. Jefferson was eastbound on Hwy. 401 near Carling Avenue in his white Hummer when it and another vehicle collided as he attempting to pass at about 3:15 p.m.
The second vehicle then crashed into a third, witnesses said. It did not appear anyone was injured in the fender-bender.
State police would not say whether any charges would be laid as a result of the collision. Police said they had received a traffic complaint from other drivers of a white Hummer driving at a "high rate of speed" prior to the collision. One of the drivers involved in the collision said Mr. Jefferson indicated he was in a hurry to get to the airport when the crash occurred.
Before climbing back into his Hummer and driving away, Mr. Jefferson took the time to hand out a few autographs to tow-truck drivers who had arrived at the scene.
This mishap comes after Jefferson was fined for missing practice. Jefferson showed up late for Utah's practice in Memphis on Monday. It was the third time this season he has been late for practice.
Jefferson told Sloan that he flew back to the Memphis area on Sunday evening after spending the weekend in Las Vegas. However, he went to FedExForum on Monday instead of the practice facility the Jazz had gathered at for their 4 p.m. practice.
“By the time he got there, he got into the rink at 4:03 and (head coach) Jerry(Sloan) wouldn't let him onto the court,” said the Jazz GM. “I met with him today and spent some time talking to him about it.
“He was apologetic, he said: ‘I don't want to put you guys in the spot I put you in.' ... For RJ, he was quite apologetic and concerned.”
The latest mishap spurred rumours of a possible trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Andre Igoudala according to one Western Conference official. The deal is reportedly in the preliminary stages.
As for now RJ is still a Jazz but don't be surprised if he's gonna be donning a new jersey soon.
AI Sweep Stakes Heating up
Cleveland currently boasts one of the top records in the East, that should be enough to keep the GM happy right? Not for the new Cavs GM apparently. He has made it clear he has not been happy with Andre Igoudala's production this season and Iggy has made it clear that he's not happy in Cleveland.
The 23 year old forward is putting up career low numbers for the Cavs this season and has requested a trade on numerous occasions. Igoudala almost had his request granted when the Cavaliers reportedly traded him to the Sacremento Kings only for the deal to be blocked by Kings forward Vladimir Radmonovic.
Trade talks have only heated up since the reported deal. According to one Eastern Conference official close to the situation the Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons and Utah Jazz (see above) have all offered deals for Iggy.
The Magic are rumored to have offered the best deal as of yet. The reported trade would send newly acquired big man Al Jefferson, super scorer Jason Terry, Jerry Stackhouse and picks to the Cavs for Igoudala and soon to be FA Elton Brand. Miami has offered young superstar Dwayne Wade, Nenad Krstic and picks for Brand and Igoudala but talks have come to halt.
Looks like it's gonna be an ugly divorce for the once franchise cornerstone and the Cavaliers.
Chandler- Camby swap in the works?
According to a top ranking Eastern Conference official the Magic and Sonics are in the finals stages of a trade that would see the two teams swapping defensive stalwarts. Heading to Seattle would be 25 year old DPOY candidate Tyson Chandler and going the other way is former DPOY winner Marcus Camby who was recently acquired for rookie standout Greg Oden.
Orlando is also rumored to looking for plenty of 2008 first rounders and is willing to part ways with Jameer Nelson in order to do so. A rumored deal has Orlando sending Nelson and Kwame Brown to New York in exchange for 3 first rounders and Bobby Simmons who is owed around 20 million in the next 2 seasons.
=====>Other Rumors Around the League
Portland has contacted the Sonics about a deal that would send Marcus Williams and Ryan Gomes to Portland in exchange for Thaddeus Young. Deal is in the final stages and should go down soon. Sharp Shooter JJ Reddick has requested a trade. Reddick has seen limited minutes with the Jazz this season. No teams have shown interest as of yet. Sacremento is actively shopping Shane Battier and Jamaal Tinsley for draft picks and expirings, both have generated little interest. Don't be surprised if they'll still be playing for the Kings after the deadline.
