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Sam Cassell | Guard

Team: Sacramento Kings
Age / DOB:  (43) / 11/18/1969
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 185
College: Florida State
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The Wizards have hired Randy Wittman and Sam Cassell as assistant coaches for Flip Saunders. Cassell announced his retirement after 15 seasons in the NBA.
"Randy...is very familiar with my system," Saunders said. "I always regarded Sam as a coach on the floor...and he brings instant credibility as a three-time NBA champion." Both assistants worked with Saunders in Minnesota (Cassell as a player), so the transition should be pretty smooth. Thu, May 21, 2009 05:41:00 PM
Source: Washington Post

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Sam Cassell - G - Kings

Sam Cassell was waived by the Kings soon after being acquired from the Celtics via trade.

Cassell could re-sign with the Celtics, or join a team like the Nuggets (he has a good relationship with coach George Karl). He's more of a player-coach at this point in his career and we've probably seen the last of his fantasy usefulness.
Sat, Feb 21, 2009 09:21:00 AM
Sam Cassell - G - Kings

The deal sending Sam Cassell and cash from the Celtics to the Kings in exchange for a future second-round pick is reportedly complete.

This deal is financially motivated for both teams, and the Kings are expected to waive Cassell, freeing him to potentially sign with another team. Regardless of where he might end up, the 39-year-old hasn't appeared in a single game this season and is unlikely to have significant fantasy value.
Source: Sacramento Bee
Tue, Feb 17, 2009 01:20:00 PM
Sam Cassell - G - Kings

The Kings agreed in principle to a trade with the Boston Celtics on Monday night, acquiring Sam Cassell and cash in exchange for a future second-round pick.

The Celtics will now pay less luxury tax, though it's possible they will sign another player to fill Cassell's roster spot. The deal is expected to be finalized on Tuesday.
Source: ESPN.com
Tue, Feb 17, 2009 08:56:00 AM
Sam Cassell - G - Kings

Sam Cassell called the Knicks decision to keep Stephon Marbury inactive "bad for the league."

"It doesn't look good for both parties," he said. "Steph wants to play and he's better than the guys playing ahead of him. I don't understand it." We'll see if the Knicks take Sam's advice, but for right now he isn't going anywhere fast.
Related: Stephon Marbury
Source: Newsday
Thu, Nov 20, 2008 11:11:00 AM
Sam Cassell - G - Kings

Despite speculation that Sam Cassell could get cut and become a coach, it sounds like he will remain on the Celtics roster this season.

"I haven’t even discussed coaching with Sam," said GM Danny Ainge. "He’s here to play." Cassell's presence means that Boston will probably cut Darius Miles before the regular season starts - he shouldn't be owned in any leagues anyway.
Related: Darius Miles
Source: Boston Herald
Fri, Oct 17, 2008 08:53:00 AM
Sam Cassell - G - Kings

Sam Cassell, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce all sat out on Thursday.

All four are expected to play in the next one, but Cassell is just trying to make the team at this point. Don't draft him.
Related: Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen
Thu, Oct 16, 2008 11:53:00 PM
Sam Cassell - G - Kings

Sam Cassell has only appeared in one preseason game and could end up coaching the Celtics this season, rather than playing for them.

When coach Doc Rivers was asked about Cassell coaching, he responded, "I don't know yet. We'll see." The Celtics need to cut one more player, and GM Danny Ainge said recently that it won't be Brian Scalabrine. That leaves Cassell and Darius Miles as the most likely roster casualties...regardless of who makes the team, neither guy is worth drafting.
Related: Darius Miles, Brian Scalabrine
Source: CelticsBlog
Wed, Oct 15, 2008 10:39:00 AM
Sam Cassell - G - Kings

Sam Cassell will miss Friday's exhibition game against the Cavaliers after attending to his sick grandfather in Maryland.

Despite the fact he'll be at the game in time for shootaround, Doc Rivers has decided to give him the night off.
Source: CelticsBlog
Thu, Oct 9, 2008 09:52:00 PM
Sam Cassell - G - Kings

Sam Cassell could miss the Celtics exhibition game on Wednesday because he is in Baltimore with his grandfather, who is recovering from a heart attack.

The Celts hardly need Cassell for a preseason game -- coach Doc Rivers intends to rest his veterans and advised fans to "get there early" if they want to catch KG, Pierce or Ray Allen in action.
Source: Boston Herald
Wed, Oct 8, 2008 09:29:00 AM
Sam Cassell - G - Kings

Sam Cassell signed a one-year contract with the Celtics on Monday.

He may be the third-string point guard this season behind Rajon Rondo and Eddie House, so don't consider drafting him in normal-sized leagues.
Mon, Sep 29, 2008 05:23:00 PM
Sam Cassell - G - Kings

The signing of guard Sam Cassell by Boston is expected to be announced soon.

Don't be fooled by his big name on draft night, as it's possible Eddie House is now the No. 2 point guard in Boston.
Related: Eddie House
Source: Boston Globe
Sun, Sep 28, 2008 09:21:00 AM
Sam Cassell - G - Kings

Sam Cassell said he wants to become an assistant coach with the Celtics after his playing days are over.

"This is my last year playing with the Celtics," he said. "Next week, I'll sign the contract." After finishing this season, he plans to exercise an option to join the coaching staff. "I am playing this year," he said. "After that, I have the option to do coaching for them." The Celtics have not commented on this, so nothing is set in stone. Cassell won't offer much fantasy value this season as long as Rajon Rondo is healthy.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Thu, Sep 11, 2008 09:23:00 AM
Sam Cassell - G - Kings

Sam Cassell entered Game 3 late in the first quarter after leaving Game 2 with a wrist injury.

Don't expect much from him tonght, but at least he's playing.
Tue, Jun 10, 2008 09:56:00 PM
Sam Cassell - G - Kings

Celtics guard Sam Cassell, who is questionable with a sprained right wrist, is out on the court taking jumpers prior to Game 3 on Tuesday.

His wrist is wrapped in athletic tape, but he's not wearing any kind of brace and his shot didn't appear to be limited by the injury. He says he's healthy enough to play tonight, although there's no guarantee that Doc Rivers will use him.
Source: Boston Globe
Tue, Jun 10, 2008 07:21:00 PM