Damon Stoudamire to the Suns or Celtics?
January 20, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under NBA News, NFL Player Analysis, Waiver Wire
The Grizzlies and Stoudamire are reportedly nearing a buyout on his contract. Stoudamire, who began the season as the team’s starting point guard, would become an attractive free agent on the open market.
Stoudamire was having a decent season in Memphis until they gave the job to rookie Mike Conley. Now Stoudamire doesn’t have a role, as the backup to Conley is second-year player Kyle Lowry.
If Stoudamire is bought out and becomes a free agent, one exciting prospect is he joins the Phoenix Suns. The Suns need a backup point guard who can spell Steve Nash. In the fantasy world, this would be a very nice situation for Stoudamire. As a Sun, his stats would likely improve – especially if he sees minutes next to Nash.
Another interesting scenario would be if he signed with the Boston Celtics. On the Celtics, he’d begin as the backup to Rajon Rondo. However, if Rondo were to struggle in the second half of the year, it’s not unimaginable that Stoudamire could take over the reins in Boston.
If you are in a larger fantasy league, consider picking up Stoudamire now with the hopes that he’d land with either the Suns or the Celtics.
