Thursday, September 3, 2009

Stephen Curry, Warriors ready to rise; Celtics add another scorer


In yesterday’s Charlotte Observer, Curry was said to have bulked up due to a summer weight regimen, and he’s talking about averaging 20 points a night and winning Rookie of the Year. Nellie will give Curry the rare rookie green light. With the Pacific Division as weak as it’s been in years, the Warriors could actually sneak up on some folks and snatch that No. 2 spot behind the Lakers … Along with Monta, Amar’e Stoudemire (eye) and Andrew Bogut (back) are putting their injuries behind them and getting back to work. Amar’e participated in 4-on-4 scrimmages yesterday for the first time since his surgery, reportedly giving Louis Amundson holy hell while rocking the Buck Williams goggles. Bogut is still a couple weeks away from full-contact, but is doing some light work now … Marquis Daniels officially signed with the Celtics for one year at $1.9 million. Tony Allen was originally going to be sent to Indiana in a sign-and-trade for ‘Quis, but since that didn’t happen, ‘Quis will just have to take Tony’s playing time the old-fashioned way. Between Kevin Garnett, Rasheed Wallace, country-ass Kendrick Perkins and Rajon Rondo, Tony Allen, Paul Pierce and now Daniels, the Celtics officially hold the crown for the NBA team that would inspire the most irrational fear if they hopped off a bus in a small town … Didn’t even realize Brent Barry was still in the NBA, let alone the subject of trade rumors. The Grizzlies, Thunder and Clippers are interested in getting “Bones” from the Rockets, as apparently there’s a handshake agreement in place that he has to play for a crappy team this year. Would Barry even bother with playing for a non-contender, or just retire?

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