Dime Dropper
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Seems that NO will match. It's definitely overpaying, but I guess they don't want to lose him for nothing considering he was the main piece back in the Paul trade.
Gordon to the Suns huh? I didn't see that coming. But New Orleans gave up a lot to get Gordon. It's going to be tough for them to sell tickets next year if they don't match that offer sheet and let Gordon go for nothing.
Suns need a new face when Nash leaves and they also have a glaring hole at SG. If they can't get Gordon, IMO, we should try to offer them Thornton (a poor man's Gordon without D), for Dudley and Lopez. Dudley could fill nicely our SF spot while Lopez could boost up front if JT leaves. Then we resign TWill and claim Calderon after his amnestied.
We get:
PG - IT/Calderon/Jimmer
SG - Evans/TWill/Garcia
SF - Dudley/Salmons/Honeycutt
PF - TRob/Hayes
C - DMC/Whiteside/Lopez
Suns need a new face when Nash leaves and they also have a glaring hole at SG. If they can't get Gordon, IMO, we should try to offer them Thornton (a poor man's Gordon without D), for Dudley and Lopez. Dudley could fill nicely our SF spot while Lopez could boost up front if JT leaves. Then we resign TWill and claim Calderon after his amnestied.
We get:
PG - IT/Calderon/Jimmer
SG - Evans/TWill/Garcia
SF - Dudley/Salmons/Honeycutt
PF - TRob/Hayes
C - DMC/Whiteside/Lopez
Last time I checked Gordon wasn't exactly Doug Christie out there on D
Hawks are shredding contracts right now. It might mean Josh Smith is available for an expiring and a pick. He could probably work out at the three.
Suns need a new face when Nash leaves and they also have a glaring hole at SG. If they can't get Gordon, IMO, we should try to offer them Thornton (a poor man's Gordon without D), for Dudley and Lopez. Dudley could fill nicely our SF spot while Lopez could boost up front if JT leaves. Then we resign TWill and claim Calderon after his amnestied.
We get:
PG - IT/Calderon/Jimmer
SG - Evans/TWill/Garcia
SF - Dudley/Salmons/Honeycutt
PF - TRob/Hayes
C - DMC/Whiteside/Lopez
Camby's peeps have also said today he's got a list of 5 teams he's interested in, and the ket factor is that they are all contenders.
This already is frustrating to watch.
1) Seeing team put a premium on defending with Hibbert/Asik offers.
2) Seeing the market value for bigs being set and JT will most likely get a substancial offer.
3) Even a team like Minn is rumored to be after Brandon Roy, Jamal Crawford, Greg Steisma and Batum. That's aggressive and wanting to improve.
JT, IMO, is a better player than Asik. So there is a good chance that his agent would make this amount as JT's floor. If that's the case, I can't see the Maloofs holding on to JT.
They're more likely to trade with Houston to get one of their dozen PF with possibly IT or Outlaw as the trade piece.
Since Dragic has a good chance of leaving the Rockets, I think this is the time to pursue Lowry. The Rockets now need a PG. Throw in Jimmer/IT with MT and maybe Salmons/Greene/Garcia/Hayes for Lee and Lowry.
Since Dragic has a good chance of leaving the Rockets, I think this is the time to pursue Lowry. The Rockets now need a PG. Throw in Jimmer/IT with MT and maybe Salmons/Greene/Garcia/Hayes for Lee and Lowry.
Hawes resigning with the Sixers. 2 years 13 million dollars. A bargain compared to Asik.
Wonder if that deal is more in line with what JT will get
Isn't Houston about to give Linsanity a $30 million dollar contract? That pretty much guarantees he's the starter doesn't it? And I'll continue to believe that Lowry is on the trading block until I hear otherwise. They were shopping him like he was going out of style the week of the draft. On the other hand, like Brick said earlier I'm a little more hesitant to offer Thornton in a trade now since his relative value is getting better by the day.
Hawes resigning with the Sixers. 2 years 13 million dollars. A bargain compared to Asik.
Wonder if that deal is more in line with what JT will get
I really don't know if Lowery is on the block now or not. Supossedly Houston had a deal in place with Dragic, but that seems to have fallen through. I can't see them trading Lowery until they've aquired a legit PG to take his place. I don't know if they would consider IT in that catagory or not. Its no secret that Lowery wants out, but he's under contract right now, so what he wants is immaterial. Remember, they were doing everything they could to land enough first round picks to aquire Howard. Thats by the wayside now, so they may be looking at Lowery in a different light.
Dragic leaving = Lowry stays
BUT
Linsanity coming = Lowry leaves
Basically Lowry wants to start. If the Rockets sign anybody else to start, Lowry will need to be moved. Now if the Rockets aren't able to sign anybody else, I suppose its possible Lowry might still need to leave if he's serious about not being able to work with McHale (whodespite being a very knowledgible and jovial TV analyst appears to be pretty good at pissing players off as a coach). But if the Rockets have to move him uynder those circumstances, you would have to give them a PG back, which in this case would likely mean IT.
Deal between LA and PHX. Nash to LA for package of picks.
Cue people angling for Sessions...
Dragic leaving = Lowry stays
BUT
Linsanity coming = Lowry leaves
Basically Lowry wants to start. If the Rockets sign anybody else to start, Lowry will need to be moved. Now if the Rockets aren't able to sign anybody else, I suppose its possible Lowry might still need to leave if he's serious about not being able to work with McHale (who despite being a very knowledgible and jovial TV analyst appears to be pretty good at pissing players off as a coach). But if the Rockets have to move him under those circumstances, you would have to give them a starting PG back, which in this case would likely mean IT.
I hate the lakers...so very very much
Lowry has publicly stated that he does not want to play for Kevin McHale. Lowry will be traded.
Jason Jones
Latest word is the Kings' multi-year offer to Jason Thompson would start with a salary of about $6 million in the first year. As I expected, more than Chuck Hayes, less than Marcus Thornton. Still working on the specifics of the deal. Well maybe I'm full and I'll take a nap instead.
So, 6M per year and probably goes up a little. Not too much. About as high as I'd go. Will be interesting to see if JT gets better offers. Also Jason Jones has got to be the laziest beat writer in the league. No kidding he'll take a nap. All he does is sleep on the job.
Jason Jones
Latest word is the Kings' multi-year offer to Jason Thompson would start with a salary of about $6 million in the first year. As I expected, more than Chuck Hayes, less than Marcus Thornton. Still working on the specifics of the deal. Well maybe I'm full and I'll take a nap instead.
So, 6M per year and probably goes up a little. Not too much. About as high as I'd go. Will be interesting to see if JT gets better offers. Also Jason Jones has got to be the laziest beat writer in the league. No kidding he'll take a nap. All he does is sleep on the job.