Big FA news: Royal Ivey opts out, is now UFA

[Lucky17]

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/59838/20090615/ivey_declines_option_for_09_10_with_philadelphia/

OK, while the post title is a bit snarky, he's an underrated PG in the league. Not yet 30, good work ethic, good defender and size for his position (6'-4"). Earned less than $1 mil last year.

Possible backup behind Rondo? He would be a good backcourt complement to House, providing size and defense (could guard opposing 2s, leaving House to guard PGs).

Note: not sure about his ability to run an offense. That'd be a major consideration for our backup PG, I concede. Perhaps someone might be able to comment here (Hobbs, you confessed to watching a few Sixers games last season, IIRC)?

[wdleehi]

Possible compatition for Pruitt to get that 'last player to be waived before the season starts' role.



 

[Lucky17]

Possible compatition for Pruitt to get that 'last player to be waived before the season starts' role.



 

LOL. So it's a slow day at work, sue me.

[wdleehi]

Possible compatition for Pruitt to get that 'last player to be waived before the season starts' role.



 

LOL. So it's a slow day at work, sue me.

Roy will be contacting you soon.   






Well, the slow days are about to increase.  The long summer is a starting for sports. 




But I hear there is a new MMA match signed.  Can't wait.  Jose Consaco vs. El Wingador.

[PosImpos]

Well, at least his name is really cool.

[Who]

Is Ivey better than Pruitt?

[cdif911]

Will Solomon eats critters like Royal Ivey for a pre-breakfast snack

[Lucky17]

Is Ivey better than Pruitt?

This is the question, and I can't say I have a definitive answer, although I would guess he is better than Pruitt right now.

[wdleehi]

Is Ivey better than Pruitt?

This is the question, and I can't say I have a definitive answer, although I would guess he is better than Pruitt right now.

I can feel an "Who is Ivy better then" game coming on.


I'm taking Gerald Green

[RebusRankin]

Why would Royal Ivery opt out?

[Cman]

Is Ivey better than Pruitt?

I file this question away on the "things to consider when I'm bored and its raining" list.

[Ed Teach]

Royal Ivey was a Texas Longhorn and I watched him more during his college days than his NBA career.  For the Horns he was a defensive specialist, think Bruce Bowen.
His ball handling is nothing to write home about, but it is better than House.  He is not a scoring threat outside of an occasional outside shot.

Even with his limited skill set he would be an upgrade from Gabe