Poll: Foye's backup?

TrentTuckerForever · Post #1 » by **TrentTuckerForever** » Tue Jul 1, 2008 4:53 pm

I'd go the free agent route personally, Chris Duhon or Anthony Johnson so long as the price wasn't out of line.

Post #2 » by **Worm Guts** » Tue Jul 1, 2008 4:56 pm

Telfair would be my preference as long as the price is right.

Wingman · Post #3 » by **Wingman** » Tue Jul 1, 2008 5:19 pm

I'd just stick with Telfair.

Winter Wonder · Post #4 » by **Winter Wonder** » Tue Jul 1, 2008 5:24 pm

As much as I liked Telfair's progress and would have no problem with him returning for the right price; my first choice would be an even stronger defender at point, such as a Duhon.

deeney0 · Post #5 » by **deeney0** » Tue Jul 1, 2008 5:32 pm

Worm Guts wrote:Telfair would be my preference as long as the price is right.

+1

4ho5ive · Post #6 » by **4ho5ive** » Tue Jul 1, 2008 5:41 pm

1a Telfair
1b Duhon

As long as we arent overpaying. I dont want to go into next year with JL3/Nietzel as our backup point

And an Anthony Carter-type as a vet mentor role.

big3_8_19_21 · Post #7 » by **big3_8_19_21** » Tue Jul 1, 2008 6:20 pm

Telfair would be nice to bring back.

TMo519 · Post #8 » by **TMo519** » Tue Jul 1, 2008 6:37 pm

Telfair cause he knows the system as well. Duhon would be nice though, like his defense.

theGreatRC · Post #9 » by **theGreatRC** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 12:18 am

I'd take Telfair if we don't overpay him.

Dewey · Post #10 » by **Dewey** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 3:56 am

I assume Telfair will move on, and believe Duhon is the best option to replace him. Earl Watson would be my next choice due his defensive skills.

The Wolves will likely sign the kid from Michigan State if he plays well in summer league. They seem to like the idea of grooming a backup PG.

Krapinsky · Post #11 » by **Krapinsky** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 5:20 am

I like Dooling. He's in the same mold as Duhon and Watson, but comes much cheaper.

4ho5ive · Post #12 » by **4ho5ive** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 5:43 am

Dooling has a few too many ball-handling problems for me, at least from what i have seen.

Looks like the Knicks are gonna swoop Duhon off the market.

horaceworthy · Post #13 » by **horaceworthy** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 3:38 pm

Earl Watson would be my first choice. Tough defender, decent distributor, made himself into an acceptable shooter, and his contract fits the 2010 capspace plan.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #14 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 5:00 pm

there's a ton of options; I guess if I had my druthers I'd go w/ Neitzel as the #3 PG as he fits the m.o. (good shooting, smart floor general) and then hopefully swing a trade for a backup PG and kill two birds w/ one stone by getting rid of some of the front court clutter

Devilzsidewalk · Post #15 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 9:29 pm

I forgot about Shaun Livingston, whats his story, is he healthy now or what

Dewey · Post #16 » by **Dewey** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 10:27 pm

I believe Livingston is ready to go, but apparently LAC didn't feel his game was worth waiting for. Seems like he's been a Telfair-like phenom that has yet to pan out. Therefore, might as well resign Telfair. Maybe try Livingston if he goes elsewhere and let him compete for a job and prove he's healthy.

MN has a nice role available for a backup PG due the fact they traded Jaric and did not tender Telfair. We should be able to almost guarentee good minutes by sliding Foye to SG now and then. With that, we need a veteran who is capable of starting and playing heavy minutes if Foye is injured - I believe our 3rd PG will be a rookie to the NBA.

big3_8_19_21 · Post #17 » by **big3_8_19_21** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 10:45 pm

Livingston isn't 100% recovered yet. he's resumed "basketball activities" but trust me, he's not 100%

Post #18 » by **revprodeji** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 11:58 pm

Based on the injury and how he produced when he was healthy, I could see Livingston being a 3 not a 1 when he gets healthy.

Post #19 » by **Klomp** » Thu Jul 3, 2008 12:52 am

AC isn't looking too likely:

"I'm trying to get a three- or four-year deal," said Carter, saying he wants a raise from last season's minimum contract of $1.1 million.

Carter named Cleveland, New York, Golden State, Dallas and Charlotte as teams he has heard have interest in him. Orlando also is a possibility.

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2 ... ee-agency/