Our needs today wont be our needs come July. Trade deadline and draft will dictate our free agency plans, but I think the overall premise of most posters (going to depth players) is the right train of thought.
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So, depending on what happens, here's how I break down my targets
If we are looking for a 2nd unit scoring big:
Elton Brand - old fashion low post scorer can show JV some moves
K-Hump - bit of a diva, but I think he'll come into next season determined to prove people wrong and will have one of his best seasons
If we are looking for a defensive big:
Dante Cunningham - can defend either the 3 or 4 spot. Vastly under-rated player imo.
Okafor - bigger name but injury risk should drive down price
Kaman - help make JV a better player. Good personality and fit for back-up role
We need some depth leadership guys on the wing:
Marion - vet leader will get the best out of Ross/DD and help manage the 2nd unit/spot starter
VC - as per Marion but with much more media buzz
Henry - bench scorer
Aminu - good defender
Marvin Williams - had a pretty good season in Utah and got minutes at both the 3/4, so can run small ball sets with him
If either Lowry or Vasquez is gone and we don't draft a PG in round 1, then for back-up:
Steve Blake
Luke Ridnour
Jimmer - I like the little gunner and think he'd be really cheap to get
If both are gone and we draft a PG in round 1, then for a placeholder starter:
Ramon Sessions - under-rated imo
Aaron BrooksHeir, Prince of Cambridge
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ceez wrote: View Postagree with depth guys being better targets, especially if you can get them cheapish.
some i like based on i assume none of our guys are resigned:
Avery Bradley
Xavier Henry
Lavoy Allen
Project Pat
Kevin Seraphin
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Sign me up for Okafor
Dude is a defensive force that can really help everyone on the Raps (especially Val). Has been pretty healthy actually for the good majority of his career, if he can recover from this current injury he could be a stealth signing for whoever gets him.
Don't know how much he is worth... 2 years guaranteed with a team option on the 3rd year for 3, 3.5, 4 mil??
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Axel wrote: View PostSo, depending on what happens, here's how I break down my targets
If we are looking for a 2nd unit scoring big:
Elton Brand - old fashion low post scorer can show JV some moves
K-Hump - bit of a diva, but I think he'll come into next season determined to prove people wrong and will have one of his best seasons
If we are looking for a defensive big:
Dante Cunningham - can defend either the 3 or 4 spot. Vastly under-rated player imo.
Okafor - bigger name but injury risk should drive down price
Kaman - help make JV a better player. Good personality and fit for back-up role
We need some depth leadership guys on the wing:
Marion - vet leader will get the best out of Ross/DD and help manage the 2nd unit/spot starter
VC - as per Marion but with much more media buzz
Henry - bench scorer
Aminu - good defender
Marvin Williams - had a pretty good season in Utah and got minutes at both the 3/4, so can run small ball sets with him
If either Lowry or Vasquez is gone and we don't draft a PG in round 1, then for back-up:
Steve Blake
Luke Ridnour
Jimmer - I like the little gunner and think he'd be really cheap to get
If both are gone and we draft a PG in round 1, then for a placeholder starter:
Ramon Sessions - under-rated imo
Aaron Brooks
But defensive big? No way is he that. Good personality? A guy who has sulked in many of his recent situations, who is usually out of shape, and has complained about how coaches use him to the press? I don't think so there either. He's an offensive C with legit size. But I wouldn't sign him for his D or character. In fact, I probably wouldn't particularly like him on my team.
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white men can't jump wrote: View PostNow, I see some positives to signing Kaman.....
But defensive big? No way is he that. Good personality? A guy who has sulked in many of his recent situations, who is usually out of shape, and has complained about how coaches use him to the press? I don't think so there either. He's an offensive C with legit size. But I wouldn't sign him for his D or character. In fact, I probably wouldn't particularly like him on my team.Heir, Prince of Cambridge
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Was anyone else impressed with Gustavo Ayon last night? I'll admit I know little about the guy, and I don't want to jump to conclusions from a single game. But he impressed me against the Raps, especially offensively. Seems like a very mobile big and I was surprised with his athleticism. He is a RFA in the offseason, would it be worth it to throw an offer at him to be a backup C? I have no idea what his value would be, and he isn't the vet most would want (28 years old, only 134 games played) but maybe he could be a decent backup if we could get him on the cheap. Basketball Reference has him at $1.5M for the season.
Thoughts?
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JawsGT wrote: View PostWas anyone else impressed with Gustavo Ayon last night? I'll admit I know little about the guy, and I don't want to jump to conclusions from a single game. But he impressed me against the Raps, especially offensively. Seems like a very mobile big and I was surprised with his athleticism. He is a RFA in the offseason, would it be worth it to throw an offer at him to be a backup C? I have no idea what his value would be, and he isn't the vet most would want (28 years old, only 134 games played) but maybe he could be a decent backup if we could get him on the cheap. Basketball Reference has him at $1.5M for the season.
Thoughts?
PS. I see Hansbrough being moved. Love his energy, and really get a kick out of his super talent at drawing foul calls (including some funny non-legit ones), but his black hole offensive game doesn't fit with an offense predicated on ball movement. Note that his 5th year in the league and his career ASTs/36 = 1.0.
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white men can't jump wrote: View PostNow, I see some positives to signing Kaman.....
But defensive big? No way is he that. Good personality? A guy who has sulked in many of his recent situations, who is usually out of shape, and has complained about how coaches use him to the press? I don't think so there either. He's an offensive C with legit size. But I wouldn't sign him for his D or character. In fact, I probably wouldn't particularly like him on my team.
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thead wrote: View Postwe dont need a starting PF...2Pat is legit
we dont need a backup PF...Amir or 2Hans can handle it
we need a veteran backup centre ala Kaman, or Okafor
we need a backup PG if The General exceeds 5 million a year
1. Cheap (Vets min);
2. No pressure of living up to huge contract;
3. Fellow Lithuanian (Might help Jonas);
4. Decent D (no O).
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Mapko wrote: View PostBiedrins?
1. Cheap (Vets min);
2. No pressure of living up to huge contract;
3. Fellow Lithuanian (Might help Jonas);
4. Decent D (no O).
*Its not the worst idea. A low risk move. Pretty much like getting Daye this year.Last edited by white men can't jump; Fri Feb 14, 2014, 01:34 AM.
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He is Latvian, not Lithuanian, but close enough (edit- beaten to it by Woody Harrelson)
For a backup Center none of the free agent centers interest me. I mean Okafor would be great for a number of reasons but if that doesn't happen, I'm looking for someone who will be fine with/is used to a backup role, is mobile enough to play against smaller lineups, and can protect the rim a bit. Players like Festus Ezeli, Ian Mahimi. I really like Mozgov from Denver, although I think he's better than a backup. Pretty hard to find a good backup center.
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