Yardbarker: Jamaal Tinsley

Scott Howard-Cooper: Williams, Tinsley add intrigue to free-agent point guard crop

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:39:33 -0500

After sitting out last season, Jason Williams and Jamaal Tinsley are back to ask for NBA jobs. SI.com's Scott Howard-Cooper assesses their options.

What about Jamaal Tinsley?

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:08:42 -0500

One thing that came up early in last nights edition of "The Two Man Game" was the Pacers release of Jamaal Tinsley. We were discussing it with Tom from IndyCornrows, who said that once he got past his frustration with how the Tinsley situation went... it could be a good fit.

The FanHouse write up seems to reinforce that.

So what now for Tinsley? Missing the last year and a half has certainly hurt his market value, but there will likely be interest from at least a few teams for a player who's averaged 7.0 assists for his career, including 8.4 assists in 39 games in 2007-08. Tinsley has never been much of a shooting threat, but he could rehabilitate his career as an unselfish playmaker off the bench.

He was due almost $15 million over the next two years, so he must have received some portion of that in a buyout. If he's getting money from the Pacers to do nothing, maybe he'll accept the veteran minimum to get back into the game as a back up.

It fits Ainge's MO. ANOTHER guy in his early 30's signing a short-term deal. And on our second unit, he'd only need to be a facilitator... which he can do.

So what do you think? Is it realistic to think Tinsley would come here for the minimum? Would you want him here?

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BUT... even if you listened last night, you missed the "Red's Army After Dark" portion of the show... which is when our live stream ends, but the podcast continues. We went an extra 15 minutes. Jester called in (always a treat) and made the perfect analogy to put the LeBron dunk into perspective. He also asked Jeff a great question about Leon Powe... and we all discussed the possibility of a Rajon Rondo contract extension. You can only hear that by going to the show page.

Again... thanks to our guests and callers. Chuck and I are very excited about how these shows have been going. It's amazing how good a show can be once we get people who actually know basketball on the program.

Jamaal Tinsley Will Not Be Missed in Indy

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:30:30 -0500

Rival teams are already vying for his services, but the media in Indy will not recall Jamaal fondly: “In the end, Tinsley outmaneuvered the Pacers by doing absolutely nothing, by sitting on his backside and collecting paychecks. That’s certainly galling. The Pacers will still have to take a cap hit these next two years, courtesy of Donnie Walsh’s misguided decision to extend Tinsley’s contract years ago. Still, though, it’s not a complete loss. Because Tinsley is...

Pacers, Jamaal Tinsley Finally Part Ways

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:10:00 -0500

by Matt WatsonIt's been 16 months since Jamaal Tinsley last took the court for the Indiana Pacers, but it wasn't until Wednesday that the two sides finally agreed to sever ties, coming to terms on a buyout that will make him an unrestricted free agent once he officially clears waivers later this week. Tinsley spent the last year and a half in limbo, not quite suspended but simply unwelcome to participate in team activities, as Larry Bird desperately tried to repair his team's imag...

Indy Waives Bye-Bye To Tinsley Ready To Move On!

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:07:37 -0500

Why the Indiana Pacers did not make this Frickin move last Summer is a mystery to New York Vinnie but then again my phone has not been ringing off the hook for job offers as a NBA General Manager! The Pacers finally said No Masto Jamaal Tinsley according to a statement the team released on [...]

Pacers waive PG Tinsley; re-sign McRoberts

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:13:49 -0500

The Indiana Pacers have waived point guard Jamaal Tinsley, ending an often strained relationship. The Pacers announced the move Wednesday. A Pacers spokesman said the NBA will process the request Thursday, and if Tinsley clears waivers, he will become a free agent. As a result, next week's grievance arbitration has been canceled. Tinsley was owed $14.7 million over the next two years. The team did not release details of the resolution and says it will have no further comment.

Jamaal Tinsley to file grievance, channel Martin Lawrence character

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:21:48 -0500

Sources: Tinsley may file grievance (ESPN)

Bird Says Tinsley Will Be Gone By Opening Day

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:51:28 -0500

"Pacers.com" reported Thursday that Indiana Pacers Team President Larry Bird has stated that point guard Jamaal Tinsley will not be with the Pacers for the upcoming season. Indiana now has an abundant number of point guards, starting with T.J. Ford who will most likely be the starter. Ford came over in the deal that sent [...]

Trade Deadline Passes for Pacers With No Activity

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:46:12 -0500

Bird needs to go... no more needs to be said!

TOP 10 REASONS WHY TINS TOOK ALL THE SHOTS IN OT

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:27:49 -0500

In last week's Pacers-Suns game, "point guard" Jamaal Tinsley took ten of his team's eleven shots in overtime -- after missing all of his shots in the second half. What got into Tinfins?

FROM THE GREAT WHITE NORTH: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:03:55 -0500

When in the hell are these stupid effing athletes going to figure out that they are targets and running around until all hours of the morning is only going to bring adverse attention and animosity?

Mel-Mel the Abused

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:27:56 -0500

They think he's hanging out with the wrong people. Read: he shouldn't have friends now that he has millions. Because you know what's better than friendship? Money. He should just stuff his pillow case full of Benjamins and go to bed at 10pm and wake up at 6am, hopefully ready to shoot 1,000 free throws. Rather than call up his brothers to hang out, he should just chill alone in a jacuzzi full of hundred dollar bills. Either that, or do some Pete Maravich drills. Why doesn't he...