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Allen Gets Re-Signed to Seattle; Deal is for five years, agent says
Topic Started: Jul 5 2005, 04:41 PM (312 Views)
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By Chad Ford
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Ray Allen was wooed by LeBron James, Mike Dunleavy and the Atlanta Hawks for the last five days. In the end, he decided that there was no place like home.

Allen's agent, Lon Babby, said Tuesday morning that Allen has agreed to terms with the Sonics on a five-year deal. The contract would be for $80 million over five years with an additional $5 million in performance bonuses.

"We did wander in the desert for a while, before we got to the promise land," Babby said in a conference call with reporters. "When Ray became a free agent and we had a chance to explore opportunities, we were able to report back to the Sonics on what the market was dictating and they essentially responded accordingly."

Allen can't sign a contract until the league lifts its player movement moratorium. That ban is expected to be lifted on July 22, though there's been talk around the league that it could be pushed back as much as week.

The move should have major ramifications for both the Sonics and the rest of the free agent market.

Allen earned about $14 million this season, and the two sides tried to negotiate a new deal during the regular season, but could not agree. Both sides started talks again after the playoffs.



"It took a long, long time, but except for momentary lapses, it was a completely amicable process," Babby said. "I think Ray comes back to Seattle with a peace of mind now that he's seen what is out there and decided the best place for him is in Seattle."

Now that the Sonics have re-signed Allen, look for them to get aggressive in bringing back the rest of the pieces, including head coach Nate McMillan, that helped the Sonics secure a third seed in the West.

The Sonics are also trying to re-sign free agents Vladimir Radmanovic, Antonio Daniels, Reggie Evans, Jerome James and Ronald Murray.

Allen's agreement with the Sonics will also have affect on a number of other free agent two guards looking for new deals. The Clippers and Hawks had made Allen a top priority, and the Cavs had Allen as their back-up plan should Michael Redd decide to return to Milwaukee.

With Allen now out of the picture, expect both Los Angeles and the Atlanta to turn to the next top available free agent guards -- Joe Johnson and Larry Hughes. Johnson is a restricted free agent who has garnered a large amount of interest around the league. However, teams have been slow to offer him a contract because of the Suns ability (and stated intention) to match any deal.

Hughes is an unrestricted free agent who, statistically, was at the top of his class. However, it's been widely assumed that he'll re-sign with the Wizards. The Wizards can offer Hughes an extra year and more money than either the Hawks or Clippers.

After those two, the market drops off pretty dramatically. Bobby Simmons, Marko Jaric, Cuttino Mobley, Latrell Sprewell and Gerald Wallace are the next best guards on the board.


Well He isnt a Free-Agent anymore... Cleveland Wants somone who can help Lebron so bad... And this guy could have helped... But it was Ment to be
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Damn, I read the first line about Lebron wooing him, and thought "oh s**t."

Sounds good I guess, I'd rather keep him out west then bring him over here. I find it a bit surprising that he didnt get a max length deal though, of course he shouldn't by the end of his contract, he'll be what...37?

I think its a pretty good deal, Seattle is spending alot but Allen is a baller and should play at a high level the entire contract. They didnt get suckered into a max length deal where they'd pay a 39 y/o $20 million either, thats a plus.

Though if they lose McMillian and Daniels it will be sort of a moot point. Allen isn't so good that he's carrying the team by himself.
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He isnt Carrying the Team That Much... Rashard Lewis is helping him... And thats how they got into the playoffs.. Without Lewis he would Suck it up
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he got them almost 3 wins against the spurs w/out rashard who totally sucked it up that series
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oh well... But Still With-Out each other, they both would have not made the playoffs, But allen Would have a better recored then rashard... He is the Better player, Obviously.....
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I knew this would happen, not surprising.
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dang, i thought for sure he was coming to us!!!!! NOT
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I think its a pretty good deal, Seattle is spending alot but Allen is a baller and should play at a high level the entire contract. They didnt get suckered into a max length deal where they'd pay a 39 y/o $20 million either, thats a plus.
yeah. ray is not like other nba players. he plays hard every game, every day, every year. he is a hard worker and a good guy too. did you guys know he was in a movie? i forgot what it was called tho.
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He Got Game (1998)
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I am so glad he got resgined.
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they will be a contender again next year
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He Got Game (1998)

It wasn't a shabby movie either.
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