Well look at the expiring salaries possibly available. There's a myriad of possibilities. What do you think?
He reminds me Ron Harper at age 34 he was playing 28 mpg and having big impact on D in some matchups and he is prob. better than Ennis anyway
Two weaknesses in the rotation: starting SF and back-up PF/C Starting SF: Porter is the dream via trade, but our assets may not be enough, and he may not even be available. Demarr Carol in the buyout market would be a great candidate. Bench PF/C: I like Portis and Jamychal Green. Both expirings, playing for teams that have better long-term options in their positions (Lauri and Carter for Chicago, Jackson Jr for Memphis), so should be available via trade for a first. Portis can hit the 3 and roll to the rim. A 9-man rotation of Paul, Harden, Carol, Tucker, Capela with Gordon, Ennis, Clark, Portis off the bench (Green, Nene playing spot minutes) would give us a 50% chance of beating Golden State.
Since Knight is injured and unlikely to play, who do you think can be a replacement for him? CP3 can't do all the heavy lifting by himself.
Our backup PG situation is kind of a tough sell. It's either CP3 with Harden at the 2 or Harden running point with EG flanking him. That's why Nelson passed on us last year, if I recall correctly, because his minutes and a defined role weren't promised. That said, I'm keeping an eye on T.J. McConnell and Shabazz Napier. T.J. is being underutilized in Philly and eventually Brooklyn is going to clean house.
I think Knight can only be traded for JR Smith or someone like Wesley Matthews. Wizards will not take Knight/nene/Chriss Contracts for Porter, even if you add 2 Firsts. You guys are asking too much for Knight contract.
Mmmm.........maybe you can get James Johnson. Knight's salary matches Johnson's but runs a season less and would save the Heat some money. Of course, you'd have to give them draft pick considerations.
I'd keep an eye on Memphis. If they keep winning and stay healthy, they likely keep their team together. If not, Garrett Temple and JaMychal Green become interesting targets. Both on expiring deals for about $8 mil a piece, both versatile defenders (Temple can play 2-3 with a little 1, Green can play 4-5), both fit in our switching defense. Also above average shooters: Temple is a 38.9% 3PT shooter over the last three years (3.5 3PApg), Green is a 36.3% 3PT shooter over the last three years (2.0 3PApg). Maybe Brandon Knight, Marquese Chriss, and a pick could intrigue Memphis. Maybe you just target Green for Chriss, Nene, and a pick, as Memphis already has it's new starting PF going forward in Jackson.
Yeah I was jealous when Memphis nabbed Temple. But I think they’re content with keeping this team, don’t see anything going sideways. They’re competing and developing Jackson at the same time.
Rockets get: Kyle Korver JR Smith Wizards get: Colin Sexton Brandon Knight Rocket's 1st round pick Cavs get: John Wall Marquese Chriss Rockets get veteran snipers for the bench. Need them especially if EG is going to continue shooting like garbage. Wizards get rid of disgruntled Wall and his crazy contract. They get young Sexton (#8 pick 2018) & veteran Knight to run the show + one first round pick from Houston. Cavs get an all-star to pair with Kevin Love for the next 4 yrs.
Interesting. I don't really think that KK or JR could help us out much as I think they're both washed*, but dumping BK's $15.6MM next year for the ~$7MM owed to KK and JR is a nice exchange. I'd just be hesitant to lose a 1st rounder here. *Admittedly I haven't really looked into these two players closely, but from my infrequent observations they look washed.
Maybe... Houston gets: James Johnson Tomas Satoransky Washington gets: Goran Dragic Brandon Knight Marquese Chriss Rockets 2nd round pick Miami gets: John Wall Markief Morris Houston adds another 6'8" defensive forward (Johnson) & a 6'7" passing point guard (Satoransky) that filled in really well when John Wall missed 30 games last year. He is a career 41% three point shooter & can give CP3 some rest. Washington gets rid of Wall's contract. They get back all short contracts (knight&chriss have 1 yr; dragic has 2 yrs), so they can start their rebuild soon. Miami gets an all star point guard & forward depth.
is that realistic? Then why post such drivel? See....you're supposedly a stat guy, a numba cruncher...I mean...seriously...do you think Cleveland is r****ded? JR is an expiring contract. Knight isn't. That deal would cost us a first rounder. Do you think that's worth it?????? get real dude.