LEON POWE NEWS
Baby gets offer, Powe doesn't, & Sheed news
June 30, 2009 by
Red's Army
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Scott Souza has the scoop.While the Celtics did retain the right to match any contract offer
to Glen Davis through the qualifying offer, Ainge said the injury
status of Leon Powe - who had reconstructive left knee surgery after
tearing his ACL in the playoff series...
Celtics tried to get Powe back
August 11, 2009 by
Red's Army
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This came in via the Cleveland Plain Dealer's beat writer Brian Windhorst on twitter (via CelticsBlog Twitter)Leon Powe signing
should be official in morning. 2 years, $1.77 mil. Sources say Celtics
tried to re-sign him after word got out about Cavs.Interesting. Maybe...
Leon Power to Sign with Cavs
August 10, 2009 by
LOY's Place
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Marc Spears is reporting that if Leon's knee rehab checks out he will sign a 2 year contract with the Cavs. If Leon Powe's rehabbing knee is OK with team doctors Tuesday in Cleve, he will sign a 2-year deal with the Cavs, a source told Y! SportsI am very, very sad. I had been...
These Anti-Celtics Leon Posts Are Ridiculous
August 01, 2009 by
Red's Army
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Via Ball Don't Lie:Then there's Leon Powe, who apparently is "way ahead of
recovery" while coming back from another torn ACL,
and could be off
to Cleveland.
There's your perfect fit. Powe can play, and while I don't really
want...
Powe close to signing with Cleveland
August 10, 2009 by
Red's Army
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According to Adrian Wojnarowski on twitter.If Leon Powe's
rehabbing knee checks out with team doctors Tuesday in Cleveland, he
will sign a 2-year deal with Cavs, source tells Y! SptsI find it interesting that his knee would be healthy enough right now for a team to...
Sign the Re-Sign Leon Powe-tition
July 01, 2009 by
LOY's Place
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Jeff on CelticsBlog posted this petition and I think it is a good idea. If you would like the Celtics to bring back Leon Powe, please sign this petition to be sent to the Celtics organization. Go here to add your name to Celtics Fans who want Leon back. This guy gave all he had to...
Leon Powe and the Perfect Quote Machine
August 14, 2009 by
Waiting For Next Year
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Leon Powe is a Cavalier and he has spoken. Mary Schmitt Boyer has an article from Thursday afternoon with some quotes from Leon Powe. Assuming he makes it back on the court sometime next year, and assuming there are some teeth to his quotes, Cavaliers fans have a lot to be excited...
Did Danny Miss Out?
August 11, 2009 by
LOY's Place
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It is official that Leon has signed with the Cavs for the vet minimum of $855,000 with a team option for next year as well. Here are some reports from Brian Windhorst, the Cavs beat reporter: Powe is doing well in his recovery from surgery and is ahead of schedule, but may not be...
Cavaliers Shouldn’t Overlook Joe Smith
August 13, 2009 by
Waiting For Next Year
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Yesterday we touched on how Leon Powe can help the Cavaliers by giving them some depth at the power forward. The issue there, however, is that Powe is currently rehabbing his knees after tearing his left ACL and having microfracture surgery. Even though the Cavaliers signed him now...
Have the Celtics Become the Rodney Dangerfield of the NBA?
August 03, 2009 by
LOY's Place
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It has been amazing to read article after article giving the Celtics no respect. The power rankings have the Celtics rated anywhere from 3rd to 5th behind the media darling Lakers, Cavs, Magic, and Spurs. Most writers are already writing off the Celtics as too old or not deep enough...
Leon Looking for Revenge? Bring It
August 11, 2009 by
Red's Army
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ESPN.com is reporting that the Cavs and Leon Powe have reached agreement on a two-year deal. I'm guessing Leon's surgically repaired left knee passed extensive testing.Leon will likely sign a two-year, $1.77 million deal on Wednesday. According to Chris Sheridan, Leon wants...
There Isn't Room For Leon
August 12, 2009 by
Red's Army
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I love his game, his toughness, his tenacity and his story, but (despite the latest reports) there just isn't room on the Celtics for Leon Powe. Prior to the start of last season, we knew Danny was going to have a difficult time re-signing both Glen Davis and Powe. Both are undersized...
The sad reality about the Leon Powe decision
July 01, 2009 by
Red's Army
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I hate that Leon Powe was not offered a contract. Hate it. But I get it. Had the Celtics offered, and Powe accepted, the qualifying offer from the Celtics... they would have been on the hook for about $1.6 million...
Leon Powe To Give Cavaliers Needed Depth
August 12, 2009 by
Waiting For Next Year
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When examining the potential roster of the 2009-10 Cleveland Cavaliers, if there was one glaring hole, it was depth at the power forward position behind Anderson Varejao. Sure, there was last season’s rookie duo JJ Hickson and Darnell Jackson, but neither one has proven they can...
Report: Leon Powe to sign with Cleveland
August 11, 2009 by
Rip City Project
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Brian Windhorst of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that forward Leon Powe is “closing in” on a deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Yahoo Sports! reports that the deal would be two years for the minimum if Cleveland’s doctors are “satisfied with the progress...
Powe, Danny, talk about the split
August 13, 2009 by
Red's Army
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I think we're just about done with the Leon Powe stories around here. At least, until the Cavs and C's meet on February 25 (which I assume will be the first time he could play against us). But both sides spoke today, and the Herald has a ton of quotes.“I talked to [Celtics...
Getting to Know Leon Powe
September 21, 2007 by
LOY's Place
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All about the Celtics Leon Powe including his tough childhood and 3 surgeries in 2 years. This is a kid you have to pull for!
Cavaliers sign forward Powe away from Celtics
August 12, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed free agent forward Leon Powe to a two-year contract.
Powe, who averaged 7.7 points and 4.9 rebounds in 70 games with the Boston Celtics last season, tore the ACL in his left knee during the playoffs and had reconstructive surgery on May 5. He...
Powe Shines as Celtics Dominate Chinese Team
July 12, 2007 by
LOY's Place
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Recap and analysis of Celtics win over the Chinese National Team.
We're Up 2-0
June 09, 2008 by
Rajon Rondo's Blog
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Well Yardbarkers it got a little scary in the end but we made it two in a row tonight. It was a great team effort and our crowd made a big difference. They were into it and brought so much energy - I felt them the entire night. Tonight was all about getting into the paint and creating...
205 Drop: Top 12 ways to improve the NBA Playoffs
April 15, 2009 by
Five Tool Tool
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Today's list over on 205 welcomes the return of the NBA playoffs, that 40-day crucible of entertainment where the expected happens, and yet demands viewing anyway. Beyond the snark on the site, I'm genuinely excited, if for no other reason than to see if anyone in the Association...
The Leon Powe Bandwagon
February 01, 2008 by
LOY's Place
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Consider me firmly in place on the Leon Powe bandwagon. There is just so much about this kid to like. He is finally getting playing time for the Celtics and as always, he is making the most of his playing time. Better get on the Leon Powe bandwagon now before it gets too crowded.
Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 7/2
July 02, 2009 by
LOY's Place
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Herald Thunder’s B.J. Mullens overcomes tough timesGlen Davis monitors offers Pistons take fast action Sweetney joins Celts for summer leagueLeon Powe, Celtics say goodbyesCeltics to court Rasheed WallaceGlobe Globe 10.0 - Sports video with Bob RyanAinge on NBA offseasonPowe headed...
NBA Free Agency: Leon Powe Prefers Cleveland
July 31, 2009 by
Waiting For Next Year
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But does Cleveland feel the same way about Powe?
David Aldridge’s latest over at NBA.com says that free agent forward Leon Powe would like to join the wine and gold for the upcoming season.
It may take Celtics restricted free agent forward Leon Powe months to return to the court...
Boom, Boom, Powe!
Leon Powe, pending a physical, will be the newest Cleveland Cavalier Tuesday.
So much for Danny Ferry being finished.Pending a physical on Tuesday, Leon Powe and the Cavaliers have a 2-year deal in place, according to Plain Dealer reporter Brian Windhorst.According to a source,...
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