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James Posey | Guard/Forward

Team: Indiana Pacers
Age / DOB:  (36) / 1/13/1977
Ht / Wt:  6'8' / 217
College: Xavier
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Updating an item from earlier, it now looks like the Knicks are no longer interested in free agent G/F James Posey.
When asked about signing the veteran swing man on Tuesday, head coach Mike D'Antoni stated "I don’t think we’re pursuing that right now." Posey will look to latch on with a contender this season, and with the season starting soon, look for it to happen sooner rather than later. Tue, Dec 20, 2011 02:22:00 PM
Source: Al Iannazzone on Twitter

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James Posey - G/F - Pacers

The Knicks are still in contact with veteran James Posey.

Posey was waived using the amnesty clause and is now an unrestricted free agent. The Celtics have no interest in bringing back the key reserve from the 2008 championship team, but the Knicks still like him to build depth on the roster. He should find a new home shortly, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see it be in New York.
Related: Celtics, Knicks
Source: ESPN New York
Tue, Dec 20, 2011 07:21:00 AM
James Posey - G/F - Pacers

An NBA executive has said that James Posey has gone through amnesty waivers unclaimed and is now free to sign with any team.

Posey has some big game experience and it's already been rumored that the Celtics are looking at Posey as possible insurance if Jeff Green's medical issues don't go away.
Related: Celtics, Jeff Green
Source: Ira Winderman on Twitter
Thu, Dec 15, 2011 06:53:00 PM
James Posey - G/F - Pacers

The Pacers will use the amnesty provision on James Posey.

Posey had about $7 million remaining on the last season on his deal, but he'll now be waived. If unclaimed, the veteran will be an unrestricted free agent. He will have no fantasy value regardless of where he lands.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
Mon, Dec 12, 2011 12:55:00 PM
James Posey - G/F - Pacers

The Pacers have informed James Posey not to report to training camp, as he's not part of their future plans.

Posey provides a good example of a bad, over-long contract, as he's still owed $7.6 million from the full-MLE deal the Hornets lavished on him in 2008. It does not sound like Indiana is buying him out, they're just shelving him.
Source: NBA.com
Sat, Dec 10, 2011 09:58:00 AM
James Posey - G/F - Pacers

The Pacers will not buy out James Posey, according to SI's Chris Mannix.

Posey fits the profile of a glue guy and locker room asset on a contender, but the Pacers aren't going to pay him to leave. He has been a DNP-CD in seven straight games.
Source: Chris Mannix on Twitter
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 10:44:00 AM
James Posey - G/F - Pacers

James Posey hit five 3-point buckets on Monday, scoring 15 points on 5-of-7 shooting (all threes) to go with four rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 19 minutes off the bench.

He got hot tonight, but has just four games scoring in double-digits this season. He would need a few injuries to matter in fantasy leagues once again.
Tue, Dec 21, 2010 04:31:00 AM
James Posey - G/F - Pacers

James Posey came off the Pacers bench on Friday and got hot, hitting 7-of-12 shots and five 3-pointers on his way to a season-high 19 points to go along with five rebounds.

He didn't even play in his last game, but got 27 minutes in his previous game and played 26 minutes tonight. It's probably time to put him on your radar, although we need to see him do this a few more times before recommending he be picked up. Paul George didn't play tonight due to a coaching decision.
Related: Paul George
Fri, Nov 12, 2010 10:51:00 PM
James Posey - G/F - Pacers

James Posey is expected to be Josh McRoberts' backup at power forward.

Tyler Hansbrough isn't ready to make a contribution yet after sitting out most of his rookie season. Posey isn't anywhere near a true "four," but his 3-point shooting means coach Jim O'Brien loves him. McRoberts is set for big minutes as a nice sleeper.
Related: Tyler Hansbrough
Source: Indianapolis Star
Tue, Oct 26, 2010 09:34:00 AM
James Posey - G/F - Pacers

James Posey's agent said Wednesday that he will not seek a buyout of his contract now that he has become a Pacer.

It's unclear what Indiana wants to do since his two-year, $13 million contract is prohibitive, and there's a crowd at the wing positions. They may try to trade him to a contender, or they could keep him around and ask him to play some PF with Tyler Hansbrough and Josh McRoberts being question marks.
Related: Josh McRoberts, Tyler Hansbrough
Source: Chris Mannix on Twitter
Wed, Aug 11, 2010 09:03:00 PM
James Posey - G/F - Pacers

James Posey was traded from the Hornets to the Pacers on Wednesday.

Posey's four-year, $25 million contract became a burden for New Orleans almost the minute he signed it, though the Hornets also took on Trevor Ariza's sizable deal in the process. He should fill a small role as a defensive specialist and perimeter shooter while Indy waits for his contract to expire in two years.
Wed, Aug 11, 2010 03:10:00 PM
James Posey - G/F - Pacers

James Posey returned to action from the flu on Wednesday and had five points in 19 minutes.

He has no fantasy value, despite the injury to Peja Stojakovic.
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 02:03:00 AM
James Posey - G/F - Pacers

James Posey will be back in uniform for the Hornets on Wednesday after missing a couple games with the flu.

He could hurt the minutes and play of Morris Peterson and Julian Wright, but we'll assume that it's business as usual for Marcus Thornton.
Source: Sean Kelley on Twitter
Wed, Mar 17, 2010 05:45:00 PM
James Posey - G/F - Pacers

James Posey (flu) is expected to rejoin the Hornets rotation on Wednesday.

New Orleans has been playing with eight healthy players, but even so Posey remains a questionable fantasy asset in average leagues.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Tue, Mar 16, 2010 10:28:00 AM
James Posey - G/F - Pacers

James Posey will miss Sunday's game with a lingering flu, but the Hornets hope to have him back on Monday.

This leaves New Orleans with just eight healthy players, guaranteeing big minutes for Marcus Thornton and Julian Wright. Even when he's 100%, Posey isn't much of a fantasy option.
Related: Julian Wright, Marcus Thornton
Sat, Mar 13, 2010 05:31:00 PM

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PosRoleName
PG1George Hill
2D.J. Augustin
3Ben Hansbrough
SG1Lance Stephenson
2Gerald Green
3Orlando Johnson
SF1Paul George
2Danny Granger
3Sam Young
PF1David West
2Tyler Hansbrough
3Jeff Pendergraph
C1Roy Hibbert
2Ian Mahinmi
3Miles Plumlee