2019/20 Players' Transactions: Breaking News , Trades, Free Agents, And Rumors

Well neither Thomas or Zubac ended up fitting our timeline and I don't think Williams is that good, but yeah I agree it's tough seeing our system let go of solid guys. The crazy thing is though, they're so good at their jobs they just seem to find talent by the droves and we just don't have room for them all. Johnathan Williams was solid, but he wasn't irreplaceable in my opinion. Cacok brings a different level of physicality than Williams even though he's shorter.

 

Eh, I’m just not impressed with Cacok, he seems to have about the same level of elevation as Williams (which isn’t much), but in a shorter body. I see him struggling hard against actual NBA competition, right now he’s ok against G-Leaguers and other rookies, but that doesn’t say much. I’m not upset about Williams, I just don’t really see how we replace what he brings at his price range at this moment, I don’t think Cacok is a better option, Williams at least had some continuity with a chunk of these players we brought back. I’m confident the FO can bring in a big if need be though, we did it last season with Chandler, I agree that Williams isn’t that good, but I also agree that he’s solid, and that’s what I liked about him, knew his role, went out and played it. Grabbed boards, made layups, blocked some shots.

 

I'll wait until I see Cacok in the pre-season (assuming he's even the replacement), but I think he's a little more versatile than Johnathan. I've seen Cacok grab and push the break, he fights on the glass. Neither are going to be difference makers.

Hell they may even give it to one of the shooters like Mathias or something.

 

How about some more depth/defense at the 3?

 

No we gave one of those 2-way deals to Norvell.

 

Novell's handles definitely need work. He does a good job of getting his jumper off, but he struggles to consistently find ways to put the ball on the floor and drive. If you give him a little space he can work it well.

Perkins definitely looks like a 40 year old Randle on the court. All left hand, bully ball, not a lot of pop. Right now he's a G-Leaguer. He needs to improve that jumper and really focus on being a 12+ rebounds kind of guy who chips in 5 points, 3 assists, and rarely turns the ball over. That's his path to the NBA if he can do it.

 

Draymond. I had a very similar thought with him. Now that the Warriors cap situation is tenuous around Russell, Curry, and Klay that leaves Draymond in a weird spot. He's the kind of guy who, if Boogie doesn't become our 3rd star, could really be an excellent running mate with Davis.

 

Lineups.com has an interesting look at rosters and lineups. Here are the top 10 players on rosters...and there are possibly some mistakes, mind you. It's not fully updated.

Clippers - George is too low, but Williams is too high; they go seven deep.
Leonard 95
George 89
Williams 81
Harrell 77
Beverley 77
Green 76
Zubac 74
Chandler 73
Robinson 73
Harkless 72

Nets - once Durant is healthy, they have an excellent 7-man rotation.
Durant 98
Irving 93
Jordan 86
Allen 78
Dinwiddie 78
Prince 78
LeVert 77
Harris 75
Temple 74
Musa 72

Lakers - James at 97 is crazy, and Kuzma's too high, but for what Green does, he's underrated. That's a solid 7-man rotation.
James 97
AD 95
Cousins 85
Kuzma 81
Rondo 78
KCP 77
McGee 76
Green 74
Cook 73
Dudley 72
(Is Chandler on LA?)

Warriors - they lost serious depth
Curry 95
Klay 89
Green 86
Russl 83
WCS 79
Robinson 76
Evans 73
Looney 72
Jones 69
Poole 67