Bell retires

NBA veteran G Raja Bell has officially retired from the NBA.  During 706 career games, Bell averaged 9.9 points per game.  During his time in the NBA Bell played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns, Charlotte Bobcats and Golden State Warriors.

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Knicks interested in Bell/Billups

Veteran G Raja Bell worked out for the New York Knicks yesterday and according to reports impressed the powers that be enough for them to consider Bell for a roster spot.  The Knicks also has their sights set on Chauncey Billups and would offer him the veterans minimum to return to the franchise.

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Bell waived

The Utah Jazz have waived guard Raja Bell.  Due to it being after the March 1st deadline, Bell can sign with a team for the remainder of the season but will not be eligible to play during the playoffs.

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Raja Bell Update

Today is the deadline for players to accept buyouts and still be eligible to sign with playoff contenders but Raja Bell will not be one of those players.  Despite being interested in the Lakers and the Miami Heat, Bell was not able to reach a deal to play elsewhere and has rejected a buyout offer from the Utah Jazz despite not receiving any playing time.  There's several teams that still hope that the Jazz will cut Bell by the 12 am deadline.

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Bell to Lakers?

Raja Bell is still under contract with the Utah Jazz but that hasn't stopped the Los Angeles Lakers from thinking of adding Bell to their roster.  Jazz management have allowed Bell and his agent to seek deals elsewhere before they cut the veteran.  If Bell is indeed cut, the Lakers and also the Chicago Bulls would considering signing him as Bell is currently in his hometown of Miami working out for a possible NBA return.  

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Agent blasts RealGM

Recently RealGM reported that the Utah Jazz and the agent for veteran guard Raja Bell were working out a trade for the disgruntled guard.  Herb Rudoy, Bell's agent, spoke out against the internet report and claimed it as one being of a false nature.

"Absolutely not.....I was asked if we are discussing a buyout and I said 'no.' The rest is pure speculation," Rudoy said. "There is no trade talk that I know about."

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Update on Raja Bell

As reported on various media outlets, the Utah Jazz have informed guard Raja Bell not to attend training camp.  Below is the news release that the Jazz released via GM Dennis Lindsey detailing the situation

"I have spoken with Raja and his representative, Herb Rudoy, and we have mutually agreed that although Raja remains under contract, it is in the best interest of all parties that he not rejoin the team next week when the Jazz begin training camp.  We will now move forward focusing on Jazz basketball and our preparation for the upcoming season. We will have no further comment on this matter."

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Bell talks Buyout, Heat

Earlier in the off-season, The Real NBA brought to you the news that the Utah Jazz and veteran guard Raja Bell, 36, were close to agreeing on a buyout that would have allowed Bell to become a free agent but as of yet the buyout hasn't happened and Bell is still a member of the Jazz.  During a radio interview yesterday, Bell gave fans an update to his situation and spoke at length about the Miami Heat.

"They would be on the top of my list, for sure......Again, hometown crowd, my kids are in elementary school here. It'd be great for me to get a chance to play here in Miami where I grew up and I know a lot of people, and be a part of this history that they're going to make for the city. But that's not always just up to me.....Right now, I'm taking a physical on Monday out in Salt Lake.....We had a buyout in place early in the summer. The Jazz never officially presented it to me. But they never really officially told me I was coming back there, either. So I'm really in a limbo situation right now."

"The Heat, they've done a great job over the last few years," he said. "They've really stacked their roster with some quality players, so I don't know that there's a spot there for me. Obviously, it's my hometown team, so given the opportunity, I'd like to be a part of what they're doing......But I understand that they've made strides to improve and really feel like they've got a good nucleus. So if it's not here, then hopefully I'll get a chance to go somewhere else and finish my career."

"At my age and what I've got in my tank, I feel like a limited role is best," he said. "I don't really like playing 35 minutes a night anymore......As much as I control what I do, I don't," Bell said. "The Jazz hold my rights, they are the owners of the contract. And so if they tell me I'm coming back to camp, then I have to go back to camp.....On Monday, when I go out and have my physical, I'm really hoping they'll say to me, 'Look, we either have a trade worked out for you or we're going to waive you,' or something that will allow me to move on."

  

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Bell rejects Jazz's offer

Veteran guard Raja Bell has reportedly rejected an buyout offer from the Jazz.  Bell is still under contract with the franchise and will earn $3.4 million for the 2012/13 NBA season.  It was once thought that an buyout agreement had been reached earlier in the month but the situation has grown worse sense.

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Bell to Miami?

Veteran guard Raja Bell and the Utah Jazz have decided to part ways after Bell had played for the franchise for two seasons.  According to Y!, Bell is interested in playing for his hometown Miami Heat.

"I’ve been given the greenlight and we’ve agreed to terms," said Bell

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Raja Bells rips coach, wants to be traded

It's still very early but the feeling is that Raja Bell will not return to the Utah Jazz next season.  Bell will still be under contract with the Jazz for next season but he hopes that the team will trade him.  In March Bell and head coach Tyron Corbin had a confrontation and Bell feels that Corbin was unprofessional due to not playing him late in the season and in the playoffs.

 

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Raja Bell to return?

Monday Raja Bell was cleared to participate in running drills and minor basketball related activities.  Bell had been out of action since March 15 and had a hyalgan injection on his left knee on April 2nd, at that time he was ruled out indefinitely.  The perfect scenario would be for Bell to return in time for the playoffs later this month.

"If I can get into shape and situationally … I can help, I'm all up for it," said Bell, "They're cooking, so you don't want to get in there and screw everything up," 

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Raja Bell out indefinitely

Utah Jazz guard Raja Bell has been out of action since March 17th with a troublesome knee.  The Jazz have finally announced that Bell will be out of action "indefinitely" after Bell received a hyalagn injection in his left knee yesterday.  Bell, who is 35 is trying to avoid having to undergo the dreaded microfracture knee surgery.

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Raja Bell supports decertification

Interview — Utah Jazz's Raja Bell supports decertification if it's NBPA's best option | Utah Jazz Notes | The Salt Lake Tribune

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