have we agreed with wallace yet?

From today charlotte Observer

Bobcats executive vice president Bernie Bickerstaff said talks continue with free agent Gerald Wallace, who recently opted out of his contract.

There's "nothing adversarial" about the negotiations, Bickerstaff said. Published reports indicate Dallas, Miami and Detroit might also be interested in Wallace. Observations | David Scott

 

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July 10, 2007
Dominoes pushing Wallace back to Bobcats
There's every reason in the world (or at least around the NBA) to think that Gerald Wallace has now narrowed his focus on re-signing with the Charlotte Bobcats.

Over the past week, several free-agent dominos have fallen -- Orlando signing Rashard Lewis, Dallas re-signing Devean George, for instance. Another team reportedly interested in Wallace has been the Detroit Pistons.

But Wallace would probably back up Tayshaun Prince (at a salary no better than what he'd be earning with Charlotte), and why would he want to do that? Yes, the Pistons are an Eastern Conference contender, albeit an aging one. Their window as a power in the East is closing fast.

The Bobcats, however, showed Wallace they're serious about quickly becoming a playoff team when they traded for Golden State's Jason Richardson on draft night.

The Bobcats and Wallace's agent say talks are proceeding smoothly and without rancor.

Posted by rbonnell on July 10

 

without rancor?

Did Rick Bonnell honestly write 'without rancor?'

 

That's good news...Rancor and MJ don't get along.

 

just got a text message from a friend who works for the Bobcats... said "done deal"

 

This friend in the "know" or just the average employee

 

it would be nice to have him signed now. i'm tired of looking for any hint of news on the deal.

 

not an ex-nba guy or anything but in the "know". he's been in MJ's office several times....not the janitor either

 

Source(QC's friend): Wallace, Bobcats agree to deal
DAVID SCOTT
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The Charlotte Bobcats and free-agent forward Gerald Wallace have agreed to a contract, the Observer has learned.

A source close to the negotiations said Wallace will sign a six-year deal worth $57 million. The sixth year of the contract will be Wallace's option. He also can earn bonuses worth as much as $2 million each season.

Wallace's contract with the Bobcats, who obtained him in the NBA's expansion draft in 2003, expired at the end of last season, and he briefly became a free agent.

http://www.charlotte.com/456/story/193233.html

 

good news. team looks half way decent. Now if they can get a better Center or at least another big man to pair with Okafor, the team could seriously contend.