Pacers Free Agent Update: Indiana To Sign PF Jeff Pendergraph; Mike Dunleavy To Milwaukee Bucks
by Tom Lewis on Dec 8, 2011 5:09 PM EST
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PrintAccording to Sam Amick, the Indiana Pacers expect to sign free agent power forward Jeff Pendergraph to a two-year, guaranteed deal at some point after teams are allowed to sign free agents starting tomorrow afternoon.
Pendergraph was the first pick in second round of the 2009 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings who then traded the power forward out of Arizona State to the Portland Trail Blazers, a move made by current Pacers' Director of Player Personnel Kevin Pritchard when Pritchard was calling the shots for the Blazers.
So obviously, Pritchard has plenty of intel on Pendergraph and approved of this move by the Pacers which I assume will hover around the league minimum with Pendergraph coming off of a knee injury that kept him out of the NBA last season. Pendergraph played in 39 games during his rookie season (2009-10) in a reserve role off the bench.
Consider this move a pallet cleanser for the Pacers to prepare for more moves. Remember that the Pacers have several open roster spots and not every player added to the mix will be tagged for heavy minutes in the playing rotation. This move may close the door on Josh McRoberts returning, but I wouldn't consider it a backup plan for dealing Hansbrough (as rumors have stated is possible). Instead, consider Pendergraph a replacement for Solo Jones. At 24 and coming off a knee injury, Pendergraph will have to earn his minutes the old fashioned way.
Also, former Pacers SF/SG Mike Dunleavy has reportedly agreed to sign a two-year, $7.5 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Woj. Dun will retrace the steps of his famous father who spent the final four years of his NBA playing career with the Bucks. He'll also join former Pacer Stephen Jackson, a player who swapped places with Dunleavy five years ago, if you recall. Anyone?
In the FanPosts, dbcb offers a nice farewell to Dunleavy.
After the jump, check out some Pendergraph highlights from his time in Portland. The big fella was certainly active, but remember these highlights were prior to the knee injury suffered in preseason last year.
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That small clip
was more than Solo ever got done on the court. Hopefully his knee is in good shape.
"Winning isn't everything, but it beats anything that comes in second."
--Paul "Bear" Bryant
2 year guaranteed deal
to a 2nd year guy that’s proven absolutely nothing and coming off ACL surgery. i don’t care how small the deal is, that’s just dumb.
Sup Jello Shot?
Everybody still excited about Pritchard? lol
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by BigBlackRichard on Dec 8, 2011 5:22 PM EST up reply actions
Hope this is BS...
Otherwise, I’d like to take a dump in Larry’s Wheaties!!!
Why do you want Dunleavy Back and why does it matter that the Pacers just signed a no body for next to nothing?
If back with the Pacers, Doneleavy will just sit the bench at the SG position he can’t play behind George Hill, Paul George, and Brandon Rush. And Pendergraph may not even be signed for more then min. wage. The Pacers can buy his contract out in order to spend 85% of the salary cap, then release Dahntay Jones either this season or next depending on rather or not he is willing to take an ETO on his contract as well as who ever else they need to release to make a run at a big name free agent next season like Dwight Howard.
PS.
Chris Bussard just reported that David West could be going to the Hell.A. Lakers in a sign and trade deal of the CP3 trade that was canceled.
by PatsR18andDONEwithoutCHEATING on Dec 9, 2011 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
Howard is going to NJN. He requested a trade there, so obviously he will sign an extension.
Unless Stern blocks it. Get off the Howard sh!t. Seriously. We’re NEVER signing him.
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I Know and I posted this before anything was said about the Magic agreeing to the trade
And just for the record I knew all along the Pacers would never sign Howard, I was just using his name as a scape goat for the Pacers making a splash in free agency next season which may happen now that there is talk of David West being in the CP3 trade as a sign and trade deal to the Lakers and Nene signing with the Nets so they can include him and or Lopez in the Howard trade. And yes I know Howard is going to the Nets I found that out this morning. The times on the post are off, it was actually posted yesterday before Howard even said anything about wanting to go to the nets. And once the Howard trade goes through, he will likely be signed long-term by the Nets and the CP3 trade will be unblocked unless the league thinks the Lakers can pair Tim Duncan (if he doesn’t retire in a year), KG, or K-Love with Kobe the drama queen & CP3 which likely will not happen.
by PatsR18andDONEwithoutCHEATING on Dec 9, 2011 5:22 PM EST up reply actions
Oh yeah BTW, Dwight Howard isn't going to the Lakers either
The whole reason the NBA is blocking the CP3 trade is to keep Howard from signing with the Lakers allowing them to pair Him and CP3 with Kobe the rapist drama queen.
by PatsR18andDONEwithoutCHEATING on Dec 9, 2011 5:29 PM EST up reply actions
Pritchard knows Jeff
He knows the type of talent Jeff is. The guy was pick #31, Had he been pick #30 he’d have a 2 year guaranteed deal. Pritchard is rewarding him for the character he demonstrated as a rookie and the huge upside he still has. If you liked Jeff Foster you’re going to love Jeff Pendergraph! He does all the dirty work
Pritchard's rewarding himself
He’s just like Walsh, can’t let his own “diamonds in the rough” go. Jeff Pendergraph will play in about 15 games for spot minutes. This dude can’t hold Jeff’s jock.
Sup Jello Shot?
Huh?
You sound stupid a hell. Obviously you’ve never seen Pendergraph play.
You don't have to be convinced
The guys that get paid millions to build rosters were convinced. Are you aware that DC and JP were former high school teammates? Maybe they want to build team chemistry as well as talent. Just a thought.
I wasn't a huge fan of Pendergraph coming out of college, but I'm fine with this.
It’s weird how negative you all seem to be on this. It’s not gonna be a big deal. It’s a small move that makes sense and has some upside.
Be honest all the people hating this, how many of you have ever even seen him play? You watch a lot of Blazers and Sun Devils games? The kid has talent. If it doesn’t pan out, meh, very minor mistake that still adds depth in a right now very thin front line.
I'm not THAT upset about it
It’s just dumb to give the guy a guaranteed 2 year deal. Just like it was dumb to do it with Solo. I never saw him play for Portland but I saw him at ASU a couple times when I was watching Harden, he plays hard and hustles but that’s it. He has no discernible NBA skill that I saw.
Sup Jello Shot?
I'm not going to spend anymore time arguing about Jeff Friggin Pendergraph
But Foster has been an elite rebounder every year of his career by any statistical measure. If this dude turns into half of what Foster’s been I’ll gladly say I was wrong and eat my words. Unfortunately he’s probably the new Solo and will be wearing his newest suit on the sideline for the next 2 years. On a guaranteed deal.
Sup Jello Shot?
Great way to welcome a new team member
You’re either a bitter idiot or just an ill-informed fan. Do your basketball homework and take Fosters jock out of your mouth.
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Hell yeah
I’m a huge Pendergraph fan. I went to high school with DC and Jeff. I was a senior when they were freshman.
and yet you accuse IndyPacers of having someones jock in his mouth??
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What's the big deal?
The Pacers are short on frontcourt depth, so incomes Pendergraph on more than likely a close-to-the-minimum deal. He’s not replacing Foster, he’s just another big body who showed a little promise his rookie year. Why would anyone be upset over such a low-profile signing?
by Glenn A. on Dec 8, 2011 5:42 PM EST via mobile reply actions
its not a big deal
I think y’all are misconstruing the “outrage.” It is a disagreement, not a big deal, probably forget about in tomorrow
signing someone who is “meh” and coming off knee surgery for a 2 year guaranteed deal just seems like Pritchard signing one of his former guys for no real reason.
there was no reason to give him a 2 year guaranteed deal over the minimum. isn’t like people are rushing to sign him or anthing
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Jeff had plenty of offers
You guys are acting like it was either the Pacers or the CBA for jeff. That wasn’t the case. I’m sure whatever he gets from us, he could have got from somewhere else. The Pacers wouldn’t just throw away money….Now the Bucks…..those guys just threw money down the drain by giving Dunleavy $7.5 mil!
Actually the Pacers
have given stupid, guaranteed deals to bench warmers in the past
Jones, Solomon
Diener, Travis
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Jeff will be back up 5 and 4
He was brought in to push Roy in practice and play a back up role at both 4 and 5. His greatest asset is his infectious personality. He will help this team jell.
My guess would be its close to a league minimum deal.
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by BigBlackRichard on Dec 8, 2011 5:59 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I hope
"Winning isn't everything, but it beats anything that comes in second."
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by BigBlackRichard on Dec 8, 2011 6:01 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
i like the move
considering we only have 2 big guys under contract at the moment in hansbrough and hibbert, it’s a smart pick-up. i watched a few more highlights on youtube rather than just the one in the post, and I have to say he looks like a decent player. This isn’t to say that he’ll be an instant player in the rotation, but if one of our bigs goes out with an injury, he’ll be sure to fill in and produce effectively enough, or atleast for what he’s worth
I don't care either way.
Not every signing will be a superstar. Hopefully, this Jeff can come in and play well when called.
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Guaranteed Deals
They’re thinking could be, If you reward the player you want with a 2 year guaranteed deal, he comes in and plays his ass off out of appreciation. After the 1st year is up, you either have an expiring contract you can trade if it didn’t work out, or a leg up on the competition in resigning him when the contract is over due to the relationship you established by extending such a great offer.
EXACTLY
Sounds eerily similar to Lance’s deal..Win/Win!!!
you don't think Lance would force a trade to the Knicks/Nets if he had that kind of leverage?
Not that I know the guy, but I have to wonder if he’d be trying to play in New York if he ever becomes a superstar. It’s not like his relationship with the Pacers has been 100% harmonious.
McBob
is oooozing with talent but the Pacers are jammed packed with young PFs. He needs to be the primary backup PF. The Lakers would be a great place for him. They will likely trade Odom in either the CP3 or Howard deal. Signing McBob would allow him to come in and play a Odom type role off the bench for a contending team. They could use his youth and athleticism.
chances of him signing with the Lakers just increased
since they traded Odom and Gasol
by northeast nightmare on Dec 8, 2011 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
Just read that the Pacers netted DWIGHT FREAKING HOWARD!!!
3-team deal, we shipped out Paul George, Brandon Rush and Pyscho T. Sorry, dont have any more details yet – tweeted out by ESPN
I think Peyton Manning could win both the Super Bowl and Presidential election in 2012.
by Mr. Indianapolis Colts on Dec 8, 2011 7:34 PM EST reply actions
I'm searching for another source, but I can't find one
Maybe you can’t trust everything you see on twitter after all. I’ll continue to keep my hopes up
I think Peyton Manning could win both the Super Bowl and Presidential election in 2012.
by Mr. Indianapolis Colts on Dec 8, 2011 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
It's looking like it was a fake RT from @ESPN
false alarm
I think Peyton Manning could win both the Super Bowl and Presidential election in 2012.
by Mr. Indianapolis Colts on Dec 8, 2011 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
Not cool man. Probably caused a few heart attacks!
by Shank Williams Jr on Dec 8, 2011 8:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I nearly had one when I saw that come across my twitter feed
I think Peyton Manning could win both the Super Bowl and Presidential election in 2012.
by Mr. Indianapolis Colts on Dec 8, 2011 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
I just got off the phone with a friend at the Orlando Airport who works for Trans Air and said that Dwight Howard is boarding a plane headed to Indy . . . It’s true . . . . It’s on like Donkey Kong!!!!!!
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FALSE ALARM!!!!
He text me a pic. . . It turns out it was just a really tall black man . . . Sorry.
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Hhaha that may happen next offseason lol.
Since David West could be in a new version of the CP3 trade that was vetoed yesterday where he becomes a sign and trade for the Hell.A. Lakers, their drama queen SG, lazy D-League PG, and choker coach.
PS.
CP3 to the Hell.A. Lakers may also mean Dwight Howard isn’t going to Hell.A. And CP3 did just say he won’t sign a long-term deal with the Clippers which means EG will not go to the hornets.
by PatsR18andDONEwithoutCHEATING on Dec 9, 2011 10:42 AM EST up reply actions
He's the Flava Flav of this bball sh*t!
I lived in Portland the last 3 years and saw plenty of blazer games. The thing I liked most about Pendergraph is that he was a hype man. He would get the team pumped before the game. Even if he doesn’t get tons of playing time his presence will be felt in the locker room. Not mad about it. Bummed about McBob but I think he can have a breakout year if LA gets him. Damn Lakers!
So kinda like Scott Pollard?
I remember reading that he was a tremendous positive presence in the locker room.
I think Peyton Manning could win both the Super Bowl and Presidential election in 2012.
by Mr. Indianapolis Colts on Dec 8, 2011 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
After much deliberation:
CARL LANDRY The reasoning goes as follows – Youngest, Blemish free clean bill of health, COMBO, 248lb heart looking for a home, at half the prize.
Purdue??? Pacer!!!
Carl could be a Pacers
Since Chris Bussard, yesterday claimed David West could be involved in a sign and trade going to the Hell.A. Lakers in a re-vamped version of the CP3 trade that was vetoed yesterday.
by PatsR18andDONEwithoutCHEATING on Dec 9, 2011 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
what did Josh Mcroberts do to deserve this kind of treatment
if we’re going to bring in someone like Jeff Pendergraph, why not just bring back McBob, he’s already really familar with the team, he’s bulk up, and he’s much more skilled and versatile than Jeff Pendergraph. It doesn’t appear like we will have a huge off season, so why not just bring back McRoberts. He’s not going to be that expensive.
by latrell spreewel on Dec 8, 2011 8:41 PM EST reply actions
I think McRoberts and Pendergraph are viewed as two different kinds of players. Josh is a decent backup PF who can contribute off the bench; Pendergraph is more of a garbage minutes guy. I don’t think McBob wants to be a bench warmer for the team.
Didn't you read the article
No one said anything about Pendergraph replacing McRob, they said he is a replacement for Solomon Jones. He prolly won’t even dress for most of the Pacers games.
by PatsR18andDONEwithoutCHEATING on Dec 9, 2011 10:45 AM EST up reply actions
I for one am thrilled for Jeff
Full disclosure, I am Jeff’s uncle and am glad that he is signing with the Pacers. One because whem he was on the west coast his games were too late starting. Also I have always followed the Pacers since they drafted one of my all time favorite players in Reggie. I know that most haven’t seen Jeff play but I think you will be pleased with his effort. He will not be a high min guy but he will contribute, He will be great in the locker room and will push the starters in practice. He is a great young man and I am proud of how he has dealt with his setbacks as his career has started. I am someone who likes to come and read your boards and will follow and root for the Pacers as long as Jeff is a part of the team. I look forward to the season and am just glad it is starting.
by DAVIDIN NC on Dec 8, 2011 10:15 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Best of Luck to your nephew
It must be tough for a young kid having to compete with the best in the world, getting dissed by people who have never even seen him play. His numbers with Portland don’t look that bad. He even had some starts.
If you asked, I’m sure all of us would say we hope he has a great career with the Pacers. Welcome, and thanks for contributing.
I can finally say
Goodbye Doneleavy you’ve officially been replaced by George Hill.
by PatsR18andDONEwithoutCHEATING on Dec 8, 2011 10:36 PM EST reply actions
He's not gone yet
You never know – Stern might block that signing and we’ll sign him back for some minutes.
George Bush Sr, speaking
not gonna do it.
by PatsR18andDONEwithoutCHEATING on Dec 9, 2011 9:34 AM EST up reply actions
OK, now it's official
Mike Doneleay is officially Doneleaving the Pacers for the Bucks
by PatsR18andDONEwithoutCHEATING on Dec 9, 2011 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
OK now it's official
Mike Doneleavy Jr. is Doneleaving the Pacers and headed to Milwaukee to wear the number 17.
by PatsR18andDONEwithoutCHEATING on Dec 10, 2011 6:17 PM EST up reply actions
the guy plays with attitude
thats what the pacers need. What are people complaining about? what are the pacers suppose to sign only big time free agents? he will be a very good addition to filling out the roster.
Not Bad
Especially if we are loosing McRoberts and signing Nene or West. Cant see him avg no more than 10-12 mins a game but looks like he has some Phycho T energy.
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No, seriously
Who is Jeff Pendergraph
88, 32, 7, 21, 17, 31
who cares
He prolly cost less then Solomon Jones and plays better
by PatsR18andDONEwithoutCHEATING on Dec 9, 2011 9:35 AM EST up reply actions
...
Meh. I agree with others that giving him a guaranteed 2-yr deal doesn’t make any sense. Also, don’t see the upside some posters think he has apparently.
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by infinityzero.systemerror on Dec 9, 2011 2:40 AM EST reply actions
i just hope
that the other moves by the Pacers involve us getting more 2012 1st round draft picks for the upcoming deep class…
I don't care about this signing
You guys are bored.
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Now
We just need to resign Solo and were set
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by rockguyinindy on Dec 9, 2011 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
Actually last I checked
The Pacers, Spurs, and Warriors were all interested in David West. And last I checked West said he either wanted to play for the Pacers or Nets and since the Nets are about to sign Nene for leverage in trading him and or Brook Lopez and 2 first round picks to the Magic for Dwight Howard and Hedu Turkalu or how ever you spell his name. But then again David West could end up being a sign and trade deal to the Lakers if the CP3 trade goes through once the Nets trade for Dwight Howard and ink him long-term.
But either way I’d rather West didn’t sign with the Pacers so they can make a run next season in the free agent market at a big man.
by PatsR18andDONEwithoutCHEATING on Dec 9, 2011 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
Just sayin...
A young, athletic power forward with dunking ability and a soft shooting touch… Started his career in Portland where he didn’t get much playing time due to a deep frontcourt…this sounding familiar to anyone? :)
Wow I totally missed that...
I forgot about McBob…I was thinking of our last All-Star PF. You might remember him. Halfways decent player (meaning he was a top 10 player in the league and regularly posted 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 2+ blocks…finished 3rd in MVP voting in 03-04. Now he’s an afterthought on the Celtics…sad way to finish his career.
by IrishColts17 on Dec 9, 2011 11:40 PM EST up reply actions
He wasn't in his mid twenties when he came here.
He left right from High school to Portland. Age does matter in upside.
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by infinityzero.systemerror on Dec 9, 2011 11:44 PM EST up reply actions
Absolutely valid point...
I’m NOT saying Pendergraph is the next O’Neal, I’m simply intrigued by the similarities. :)
by IrishColts17 on Dec 10, 2011 5:14 PM EST up reply actions
Soooo
why is this guy not at camp? you’d think he’d be on the next flight out soon as he go the call.
Sup Jello Shot?
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