ESPN: In post-championship haze, Nets sign wrong guy
Apr 29, 2023 10:43:56 GMT -5
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In post-championship haze, Nets sign wrong guy
The New Jersey Nets thought they had landed veteran small forward James Posey, but it turns out they accidentally signed James Augustine instead. The mix-up wasn't discovered until Augustine showed up for his introductory press conference, much to the surprise of the Nets' front office.
The Nets had reportedly been in talks with Posey's agent for several days and believed they had reached a deal. However, due to a miscommunication, the contract was actually offered to Augustine, who signed it without hesitation.
"We were all shocked when James Augustine walked into the room," said a Nets executive who wished to remain anonymous. "We had no idea what was going on."
Augustine, who last played for the Boston Celtics before being waived, seemed unaware of the mix-up until it was brought to his attention by reporters.
"I'm just happy to be here and ready to help the team in any way I can," Augustine said during the press conference.
The GM of the Nets, daulten780, declined to comment on the situation, but sources say he is embarrassed by the mistake and is working to resolve the situation with Posey's agent.
The Nets are now left with a player they didn't intend to sign and are still in need of a small forward. It remains to be seen how the team will address this issue and whether they will be able to land Posey or another suitable replacement.
As always, mistakes can happen, even in professional sports, and it's important for teams to double-check their communications and contracts to avoid these kinds of mix-ups in the future.
The New Jersey Nets thought they had landed veteran small forward James Posey, but it turns out they accidentally signed James Augustine instead. The mix-up wasn't discovered until Augustine showed up for his introductory press conference, much to the surprise of the Nets' front office.
The Nets had reportedly been in talks with Posey's agent for several days and believed they had reached a deal. However, due to a miscommunication, the contract was actually offered to Augustine, who signed it without hesitation.
"We were all shocked when James Augustine walked into the room," said a Nets executive who wished to remain anonymous. "We had no idea what was going on."
Augustine, who last played for the Boston Celtics before being waived, seemed unaware of the mix-up until it was brought to his attention by reporters.
"I'm just happy to be here and ready to help the team in any way I can," Augustine said during the press conference.
The GM of the Nets, daulten780, declined to comment on the situation, but sources say he is embarrassed by the mistake and is working to resolve the situation with Posey's agent.
The Nets are now left with a player they didn't intend to sign and are still in need of a small forward. It remains to be seen how the team will address this issue and whether they will be able to land Posey or another suitable replacement.
As always, mistakes can happen, even in professional sports, and it's important for teams to double-check their communications and contracts to avoid these kinds of mix-ups in the future.