2015 Free Agent Discussion

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  1. ZenMaster

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    To add - we also didn't get a center that would:

    1. not like to play center
    2. not have any offensive game
    3. have anger management issues and general headcasiness; also isn't named Boogie
    4. not have any defensive game
    5. take our cap space for the next N years

    Hibbert was the best move all along. Perhaps all the rest was one giant smokescreen.

    P.S.

    The FA meetings may also have been us paying our dues to agents, and future FAs.
     
  2. OmarE

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    The Great thing about having roy is if he plays great we can offer him the most years next year or if he doesn't pan out we can have enough cap space to sign 2 maybe even 3 Max players. Kd and demar derozan? ;) hopefully our rookies and 2nd year players have a great season to persuade fa's to come here next year
     
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  3. ZenMaster

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    I think I've stated this before...

    No Rondo, Love, DJ - I am a happy camper. Those are desperation moves.
     
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    So @trodgers what's our win percentage now that we have roy? :)
     
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    I'm sure Mitch and Co. had the Roy trade in the bag all along but were hesitant to pull the trigger because they were having such a great time reading the doom in these threads.
     
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    I would have liked DJ. I thought LMA or any other PF would have been a bad move.
     
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    So apparently we only have $4.7m leftover after Hibbert trade? Do we have the mini MLE, MLE, or room exception to use after we use up that 4.7m or is it vets minimum contracts after that? And I'm guessing Hibbert has a trade kicker and that's why we only have $4.7m leftover after this trade?
     
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    I'd take them all on 30 year contracts before Cousins.
     
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    Not to tip my own hat, but I will. I told you all to keep the faith and relax. I knew there was something up Mitchell's sleeve and the fact he executed one of my favorite scenario of getting Hibbert is icing on the cake. From now on, #trustKareemtheGreat33 :giggle:
     
  10. ZenMaster

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    Yeah, "sometimes the best moves are the moves you don't make"... I think it's Jerry West, no?
     
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    Casspi

    This would make it truly special, also on personal level.
     
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    kings find something to spend their money on and one less option for the Clippers.
     
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    @JSM and they totally screw WCS in the process.
     
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    Until Karl lands one of his guys from Denver, I don't think that's their final roster.
     
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    29-41
    The reason for this range is that I use two different systems. One of them weighs total contributions; the other one weighs relative contributions. We don't have enough players right now to give a proper reading on the lower indication (we need another 2200 minutes worth of playing time filled out). If I had to put money down today I'd put the over/under at 35.

    All that said, Hibbert could have a much larger impact. He could add another +2 to the one indicator, and he could push us above 41 on the other. It all depends upon how stout that defense is :)
     
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    He's an absolute monster on defense at both SG and SF. Incredible timing on blocks and steals. Was top 5 in the league in blocks per48 last season.
     
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    Insurance for when Boogie demands to be traded? At least it keeps him away from the Clippers.
     
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    isnt WCS scheduled to miss most of the season due to injury?
     
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    He is? I didn't know.

    Anyway... Casspi. Good 3pt shooter. All effort. OK D.
     
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    Don't look so bad :)

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