1. A third string point like Patrick Mills, Royal Ivey, or a cheap vet like Anthony Carter. Doesn't really matter who, as long as they're dirt cheap and aren't expecting 20mpg.
2. A cheap defensive wing. A guy like CDR would be perfect, or a Quinton Ross.
3. Try to nab a random former lottery pick with talent that hasn't gotten much playing time. Earl Clark maybe, someone like that.
4. A cheap vet at the 5 who understands they're there to teach and to play only a little. Etan Thomas (smart dude), Jason Collins, Fransisco Elson, Tony Battie, Theo Ratliff, these types of dudes.
Basically bargains, flyers and vets, all on the cheap. Whoever the Raps go after, I think the biggest thing they should bring is being a quality practice opponent for the younger players to learn from.
If Calderon was traded, I'd be interested in Hinrich.
Wings: Marvin Williams, Francisco Garcia (it would depend on the health of Kleiza for this year)
PF: None
C: Biendrins
Free Agency
They need some help with outside shooting and defense - especially with pick and roll specialist JV coming over next year.
SG: Daequan Cook, Afflalo (unlikely to want to come off bench and to not have Denver match)
SF: Wilson Chandler (unlikely due to demand elsewhere and will likely be overpaid).
All C contracts should be pretty cheap or not interested:
C: Joel Pryzbilla, Kwame Brown, Ajinca (very serious, he might be very effective with Casey)
Bring back Reggie on a cheap contract.
I think the Raptors should remain essentially status quo. As Colangelo said, this is the time for evaluation. Players like Bayless, Alabi, ED, JJ, and some extent DD need to show what they can (and cannot) do.
Marbury is under contract in China and having a good time. But Antoine Walker did not make the roster of his D league team (maybe for tactical reasons) so he is available!
1. A third string point like Patrick Mills, Royal Ivey, or a cheap vet like Anthony Carter. Doesn't really matter who, as long as they're dirt cheap and aren't expecting 20mpg.
2. A cheap defensive wing. A guy like CDR would be perfect, or a Quinton Ross.
3. Try to nab a random former lottery pick with talent that hasn't gotten much playing time. Earl Clark maybe, someone like that.
4. A cheap vet at the 5 who understands they're there to teach and to play only a little. Etan Thomas (smart dude), Jason Collins, Fransisco Elson, Tony Battie, Theo Ratliff, these types of dudes.
Basically bargains, flyers and vets, all on the cheap. Whoever the Raps go after, I think the biggest thing they should bring is being a quality practice opponent for the younger players to learn from.
1. Derrick Martin could probably still get the job done.
2. James Johnson has likely adopted this position for himself. CDR would be nice though.
3. Like Jerryd Bayless and James Johnson? BC has never been shy to sift through other GMs trash.
Which I appreciate, as I was a fan of both before arriving in Toronto.
4. Joel Pryzbilla. Always wanted this guy. Just seems like a hard working, know your role-shut your mouth kinda guy.
2. James Johnson has likely adopted this position for himself. CDR would be nice though.
Oh I agree, I just think they could use a backup at the wings, on the cheap. I kind of expect Kleiza to get amnesty'd and barbosa to be gone before the trade deadline, so I think there are some backup minutes to be had by someone.
3. Like Jerryd Bayless and James Johnson? BC has never been shy to sift through other GMs trash.
Which I appreciate, as I was a fan of both before arriving in Toronto.
I believe they should play it ultra conservative and save the flexibility for next off-season. I'd like to see them fill out the roster with guys who can still play a few minutes but who more importantly would be good influences to a young team. I'm not suggesting they sign all of them, just a couple. They should be only offering these guys one year deals:
Center, Small Forward and Power Forward what are we gonna do?
Our logjam at PF will have to be addressed via trade for a C or SF. I like all of our PF's but we have too many, if I had to lose one I would lose Amir Johnson (although I love the guy).
Whichever position doesnt get filled through the trade we will have to address via free agency.
As for who I would want:
C- Kwame Brown, Jamal Magloire, Eric Dampier, or Joel Pryzbilla.
SF-Matt Barnes, Shane Battier, Michael Pietrus.
I think we will be able to get any of these guys for pretty cheap.
Our logjam at PF will have to be addressed via trade for a C or SF. I like all of our PF's but we have too many, if I had to lose one I would lose Amir Johnson (although I love the guy).
Whichever position doesnt get filled through the trade we will have to address via free agency.
As for who I would want:
C- Kwame Brown, Jamal Magloire, Eric Dampier, or Joel Pryzbilla.
SF-Matt Barnes, Shane Battier, Michael Pietrus.
I think we will be able to get any of these guys for pretty cheap.
Barnes was willing to come here, for 2 years and $5M - and he picked up his option with the Lakers (he is not a free agent).
Shane Battier will not be coming to a rebuilding franchise.
Michael Pietrus is not a free agent (unless you think he will be cut through amnesty).
Barnes was willing to come here, for 2 years and $5M - and he picked up his option with the Lakers (he is not a free agent).
Shane Battier will not be coming to a rebuilding franchise.
Michael Pietrus is not a free agent (unless you think he will be cut through amnesty).
Damn I didnt know barnes picked up his contract.
As far as battier is concerned, I dont think he is high profile enough that he can be selective like that about where he wants to go, money talks, and he is 32 now, he will not get the type of contract he wants.
As for Michael Pietrus I know he had a player option, did he pick it up too?
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