Kings and free agency - part 2
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Yeah as much as I hoped Vlade got the reigns, the last couple of days has Vivek written all over it.
We offered Monta a contract when we were meeting with Wes. We are trying to negotiate with Beverley while meeting with Rondo. Throwing huge money at a guy coming off an achilles tear. Josh Smith, Rondo old Vivek favorites. This guy is the root of all of this guys. PDA played his part sure, but Vivek is running this thing like a clown show.
We offered Monta a contract when we were meeting with Wes. We are trying to negotiate with Beverley while meeting with Rondo. Throwing huge money at a guy coming off an achilles tear. Josh Smith, Rondo old Vivek favorites. This guy is the root of all of this guys. PDA played his part sure, but Vivek is running this thing like a clown show.
Wait, who said that?
For starters, I don't actually believe that we're still on Plan A. And Plan B had better not be losing Cousins; that had better be no higher than Plan M (since we all know that Hardison dies in Plan M). Plan A, I believe, was creating cap space to sign high value free agents. That did not work. Plan B, I hope, involves using that cap space to trade for a high value target, who may be on a bad contract.
But, no, there's no chance that we're still on Plan A. Vlade Divac is not David Xanatos: there's no way that whiffing on Player A and Player B, and ending up with Player C is all part of the master plan.
For starters, I don't actually believe that we're still on Plan A. And Plan B had better not be losing Cousins; that had better be no higher than Plan M (since we all know that Hardison dies in Plan M). Plan A, I believe, was creating cap space to sign high value free agents. That did not work. Plan B, I hope, involves using that cap space to trade for a high value target, who may be on a bad contract.
But, no, there's no chance that we're still on Plan A. Vlade Divac is not David Xanatos: there's no way that whiffing on Player A and Player B, and ending up with Player C is all part of the master plan.
I'm in a wait and see mode still. We have to look at things in context. Wes Matthews is from Texas so he basically took a hometown discount to play with the Mavs. We offered Monta basically $1mil more a year at $12 mil (which is very reasonable given the other contracts given out this offseason) but he turned us down for an almost perfect situation in Indy. Everyone seems to think that we are throwing crazy money at every free agent just to sign someone but its all speculation at this point. Matthews at $16 mil is a gamble but IF he comes back healthy he's worth it. It's also funny that there hasn't been much mention of the risk that Dallas is taking even at $13 mil. If Matthews comes back at 60% of what he was $13 mil is still a lot to waste but since it's Dallas and Cuban everyone thinks its a great deal.
I think Nene has one year left on his contract. Given we can't sign any good FA, there is no major risk involved. Nene was a desaster in the PO and has health issues. But he is still a skilled guy.
Maybe he is worth it, when we can lure the Wizards in giving us another asset. Porter would help with defense and spacing.
Maybe he is worth it, when we can lure the Wizards in giving us another asset. Porter would help with defense and spacing.
Make our acquisitions this summer Joseph, A Miller, Belinelli, J Anderson, Casspi, Cauley-Stein, O'Quinn, Gooden, & Aldrich (waive Stockton) and I'm a very happy camper.
Collison/McLemore/Gay/Cauley-Stein/Cousins should still be a very strong starting lineup just like last year (minus Thompson). Then your bench is much improved with Joseph/Belinelli/Casspi/O'Quinn/Aldrich. Not to mention you still have guys like Miller/Anderson/Gooden who aren't completely worthless if we get hit with injuries.
PG - Collison/Joseph/Miller/McCallum
SG - McLemore/Belinelli/Anderson
SF - Gay/Casspi
PF - Cauley-Stein/O'Quinn/Gooden/Moreland
C - Cousins/Aldrich
Collison/McLemore/Gay/Cauley-Stein/Cousins should still be a very strong starting lineup just like last year (minus Thompson). Then your bench is much improved with Joseph/Belinelli/Casspi/O'Quinn/Aldrich. Not to mention you still have guys like Miller/Anderson/Gooden who aren't completely worthless if we get hit with injuries.
PG - Collison/Joseph/Miller/McCallum
SG - McLemore/Belinelli/Anderson
SF - Gay/Casspi
PF - Cauley-Stein/O'Quinn/Gooden/Moreland
C - Cousins/Aldrich
Well it wouldn't be for Nene, although I would still consider a healthy Nene an upgrade over JT. But in no way I would do this for Nene straight up. But as a slight possibility to get Porter, a good, young 3&D wing, who is also a good rebounder, it sounds appealing.
But I would think the Wizards consider Porter their starter this season with Kelly Oubre to back him up. So this may be a pipedream anyways.
But I would think the Wizards consider Porter their starter this season with Kelly Oubre to back him up. So this may be a pipedream anyways.
