Re: Pistons looking to unload Dele

["John Heydt" <jheydt@monmouth.com>]

Why would be want an underachieving center with poor work habits?   I don't
feel we ought to take in other peoples problems.   If they are problems
elsewhere they will still probably be  problems with the C's.

John
----- Original Message -----
From: <DJessen33@aol.com>
To: <celtics@igtc.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 1999 7:13 PM
Subject: Pistons looking to unload Dele


> I submit to you that the trade to make is Anderson and Mercer for
Stackhouse
> and Dele. I bet this is what Pitino has been talking to the Pistons about
and
> they countered with Mercer for Stackhouse. They need perimeter shooting
and
> at least, a backup point guard. Anderson would start over Lindsey
Hunter...
>
> DJessen33
>
> Bucks not pursuing Mason, Dele
>
> By Michael Hunt
> of the Journal Sentinel staff
>
> Last Updated: June 22, 1999
>
> New York - The Milwaukee Bucks continue to search for an inside scorer
> to complement their perimeter attack, but it won't be Bison Dele or
> Anthony Mason.
>
> Although both players have been linked to the Bucks through various
> rumors at the National Basketball Association Finals, team sources say
> moves will not be made for either.
>
> It's no secret that the Detroit Pistons are trying to trade Dele, their
> underachieving center. But sources say the Bucks are not interested
> because of Dele's work habits and low production.
>
> The Bucks have been interested in Mason since before the season began,
> when they apparently put the since-traded Tyrone Hill on the table as
> bait. But new Hornets coach Paul Silas apparently is not interested in
> moving his burly inside scorer.
>
> Mason sat out all of last season with a torn biceps.
>
> The Bucks have had a number of inquiries regarding Ray Allen, Glenn
> Robinson, Robert Traylor and Sam Cassell, general manager Bob Weinhauer
> said.
>
> However, the Bucks are not interested in trading any of them,
> particularly Robinson and Allen, he said Tuesday.
>
>