Defensive Big Man Choices
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After he has played a grand total of one professional game in which he grabbed 2 rebounds and got one block in 26 minutes?
It's not like he's going to be a major offensive player - all he can do is dunk, and he's not going to consistently get easy paths to the rim when the big boys are on the court. He's out there to block shots and rebound. Until he can be outstanding at that against summer league competition, I'd hardly deem him worthy of dumping everything we have to get.
It's not like he's going to be a major offensive player - all he can do is dunk, and he's not going to consistently get easy paths to the rim when the big boys are on the court. He's out there to block shots and rebound. Until he can be outstanding at that against summer league competition, I'd hardly deem him worthy of dumping everything we have to get.
K
We shall see I just like his motor/athletic ability I really think he's going to be one of those really impactful players. Anyway it's not like we would be dumping anything signifcant anyway. I can really see him being Larry Sanders minus the negitive stuff in a year or two.
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Noel looks like a stud. His defensive numbers were even more impressive than Anthony Davis' at Kentucky and from what I've seen in summer league, he looks 100% recovered from the injury. In 4 games he's compiled 12 blocks and 9 steals. No he's not a go-to offensive player but 12 points per game on 50% shooting is nothing to scoff at either. It would have been amazing to trade up one spot and get him, but there's nothing we can do about it now.
I really would LOVE to get Josh Smith. I understand he doesnt shoot the long ball well. I really feel (gut feeling) that he wouldnt have a hard time being convinced to scoot into the free throw line and extended territory. The way he runs the floor, passes the ball, and the ability he has to compile highlight reel type blocks...just wow. I really think we could put something special on the floor with that guy on this team. Never even thought about him until the rumor.
Do we still have our bi annual exception? I would try to get Ed Davis with it. However, that might seem like a longshot. We would have to pull off a trade shipping at least one of our PFs out of town to make room for him and to stay under the tax.
I think it makes some sense to have a big man rotation of Cousins, Thompson, and Landry with Evans being the 4th big. Granted Evans was starting last year due to his low usage and rebounding, but the more we 'showcase' Thompson and Landry, the easier it should be to move them. There have been many big men who have gotten much bigger deals than what Landry got last year, so hopefully it will make his deal and Thompson's deal more desirable come this years trade deadline.
The only problem I have with this is it means we would be changing up the roster in the middle of the season yet again, but I think what's important is that our core would have a full offseason together (Cousins, Gay, Stauskas, McLemore, Collison, & McCallum). Dumping say Landry (who's stock should elevate if he can return to form) and McLemore for a shotblocking big hopefully would not impact our team's chemistry all that much.
I think it makes some sense to have a big man rotation of Cousins, Thompson, and Landry with Evans being the 4th big. Granted Evans was starting last year due to his low usage and rebounding, but the more we 'showcase' Thompson and Landry, the easier it should be to move them. There have been many big men who have gotten much bigger deals than what Landry got last year, so hopefully it will make his deal and Thompson's deal more desirable come this years trade deadline.
The only problem I have with this is it means we would be changing up the roster in the middle of the season yet again, but I think what's important is that our core would have a full offseason together (Cousins, Gay, Stauskas, McLemore, Collison, & McCallum). Dumping say Landry (who's stock should elevate if he can return to form) and McLemore for a shotblocking big hopefully would not impact our team's chemistry all that much.
K
Since Gasol went to the Bulls I wonder if there is any chance Taj could become avaliable, I would try offer them Mclemore and something else most likely JT for him but would prefer to move Landry/Williams before moving JT.
The Bulls are going to really need Gasol offence and he could very well be the go to guy and have plays run for him non-stop with or without Rose. Bulls still need a SG right? To play behind Jimmy who also plays the SF position. Thibbs could see potential in Mclemore as a defender.
The Gasol signing puts Taj in a interesting situation, which could be a good thing for us.
The Bulls are going to really need Gasol offence and he could very well be the go to guy and have plays run for him non-stop with or without Rose. Bulls still need a SG right? To play behind Jimmy who also plays the SF position. Thibbs could see potential in Mclemore as a defender.
The Gasol signing puts Taj in a interesting situation, which could be a good thing for us.
Good news guys, Hassan's gained weight. Let's sign 'im.
Hassan Whiteside @youngwhiteside · 2h
Just woke up got on the scale no breakfast no problem pic.twitter.com/xXCfTo7Mrg
Just woke up got on the scale no breakfast no problem pic.twitter.com/xXCfTo7Mrg
Good news guys, Hassan's gained weight. Let's sign 'im.
Hassan Whiteside @youngwhiteside · 2h
Just woke up got on the scale no breakfast no problem pic.twitter.com/xXCfTo7Mrg
Just woke up got on the scale no breakfast no problem pic.twitter.com/xXCfTo7Mrg
Ed Davis just signed with the Lakers for 2 years/ $2million contract.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ap-source-davis-lakers-2-041158461--nba.html?lbx=412028
The Lakers always seem to get the young guys we all want (i.e. Kendal Marshall, Ed Davis) at a very cheap price. Either PDA is asleep at the wheel or these guys all want to be Lakers. I'm sure the Kings could of beat that contract to Davis.
I sure hope PDA makes some other moves before the season starts.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ap-source-davis-lakers-2-041158461--nba.html?lbx=412028
The Lakers always seem to get the young guys we all want (i.e. Kendal Marshall, Ed Davis) at a very cheap price. Either PDA is asleep at the wheel or these guys all want to be Lakers. I'm sure the Kings could of beat that contract to Davis.
I sure hope PDA makes some other moves before the season starts.
Good news guys, Hassan's gained weight. Let's sign 'im.
Hassan Whiteside @youngwhiteside · 2h
Just woke up got on the scale no breakfast no problem pic.twitter.com/xXCfTo7Mrg
Just woke up got on the scale no breakfast no problem pic.twitter.com/xXCfTo7Mrg
Another possibility is that there are two Ed Davises. There's the Ed Davis of Kings fans imaginations, who is a monster defender and shotblocker who would make any team better, and there's the Ed Davis of reality, who is barely clinging to a spot in the league and can't find anybody to pay him more than $1M per year.
I agree. Small market teams need to take the risk on guys like Ed Davis. Id much rather spend 2mil/2years with team option on an unknown with potential vs 6 mil/4 years on a player we already had a few years ago who is known not to be the defensive big we need. I guess the front office didn't learn from the salmons fiasco.