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The 2013 free agency thread.
Ok so we've got a draft thread and a trade thread, but, no free agency thread??
Google is my friend.
Here are Hoopsworld's 2013 free agency rankings and details
http://www.hoopsworld.com/2013-nba-free-agents/
ESPN 2012-2013 free agency list team-by-team
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/page/Fre ... -2012-2013
Dime Magazine top 30 2013 free agents
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/page/Fre ... -2012-2013
^(Hendo at #28, backhanded compliment?)
SB nation top 50 free agents (click and read the title lol)
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2012/8/31/3 ... 13-ranking
Let us peruse...this is important... I hope Cho got these on his super computer.
Google is my friend.
Here are Hoopsworld's 2013 free agency rankings and details
http://www.hoopsworld.com/2013-nba-free-agents/
ESPN 2012-2013 free agency list team-by-team
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/page/Fre ... -2012-2013
Dime Magazine top 30 2013 free agents
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/page/Fre ... -2012-2013
^(Hendo at #28, backhanded compliment?)
SB nation top 50 free agents (click and read the title lol)
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2012/8/31/3 ... 13-ranking
Let us peruse...this is important... I hope Cho got these on his super computer.
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Ok so the main debate currently and was the moment we drafted MKG is do we draft a (s)wing(man) in 2013 and sign a legit post option (big $) in free agency or draft another big and sign a free agent wing (for yet still big $)
Can we sign a all-star/marquee* free agent? * being just under superstar/all-star ie Al Jeff.
Where does everyone stand on this?
I've always believed draft a swingman 2/3 and sign a big but with Noel's (defensive) dominance I'm not so sure.
Jefferson would be the ultimate for me though imo.
Can we sign a all-star/marquee* free agent? * being just under superstar/all-star ie Al Jeff.
Where does everyone stand on this?
I've always believed draft a swingman 2/3 and sign a big but with Noel's (defensive) dominance I'm not so sure.
Jefferson would be the ultimate for me though imo.
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Bobcats team salary 2012-13-14-15-16-17-Hoopsworld-This is a good analysis imo, including update from three days ago.
http://www.hoopsworld.com/charlotte-bob ... am-salary/
I genuinely must say I'm surprised by hoopsworld's quality, last time I looked on there they were kind of second rate (no offense) but after checking their FA list and our team salary analysis I'm kind of shocked.
Props to them, will read again
Rougly we will have 12-15m depending on what we do, for players like Mayo, Millsap and Jefferson we'd have to go 12+ imo.
Do we throw our cake like that?
http://www.hoopsworld.com/charlotte-bob ... am-salary/
I genuinely must say I'm surprised by hoopsworld's quality, last time I looked on there they were kind of second rate (no offense) but after checking their FA list and our team salary analysis I'm kind of shocked.
Props to them, will read again
Rougly we will have 12-15m depending on what we do, for players like Mayo, Millsap and Jefferson we'd have to go 12+ imo.
Do we throw our cake like that?
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Big Al would be great, but I'd be more than happy with Pekovic. Cheaper, a bit younger, almost as productive, and much more gruesome.
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I'd hazard to guess minny is going to re up bigtime with him.
EDIT- Saying that I would really like him on our team but I don't think it will happen.
EDIT- Saying that I would really like him on our team but I don't think it will happen.
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My free agency preference is Big Al. Next I would prefer his front court mate Paul Milsap. Aside from those two maybe a half hearted gesture to JJ Redick or Corey Brewer for some more scoring off the bench. I am not very enthused about this year's free agents.
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I doubt if Howard will sign an extension with the Lakers. Maybe MJ can break the bank and have the Superman come in Charlotte?
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-Ian- wrote:I doubt if Howard will sign an extension with the Lakers. Maybe MJ can break the bank and have the Superman come in Charlotte?
It's not impossible. At least if he comes to us he'll know he's going to get touches
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Of course even I am not homerish enough to say getting Howard is a bad idea. However his attitude the last two years has eroded away all the eagerness I once had about signing him. I used to be the main guy screaming Paul and Howard in 13. However, I can't help but be a little screw-faced towards ANYONE who thinks that they should be their team's number one offensive option over Kobe Bryant.
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we had the free agent big man thread, but that was more related to right now. a dedicated 2013 free agency thread is a good idea. i will add to the index.
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bigs are always more expensive in relation to their talent. I say draft them because no one lets a big get away for free.
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our focus should 100% be aimed at adding a power forward or center this summer. someone who can play on both ends.
al jefferson
nikola pekovic
david west
paul milsap
carl landry
jj hickson
marreese speights
tyler hansbrough
sammy dalembert
zaza pachulia
robin lopez
andray blatche
dejaun blair
brandan wright
al jefferson
nikola pekovic
david west
paul milsap
carl landry
jj hickson
marreese speights
tyler hansbrough
sammy dalembert
zaza pachulia
robin lopez
andray blatche
dejaun blair
brandan wright
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I'm almost sure Tyrus Thomas will be amnestied this offseason unless we plan on tanking yet another year for the 2014 draft. There will be quite a few decent bigs that we can make a play for that will upgrade our frontcourt to quality depth. Al Jefferson and Paul Milsap have been the common names thrown around as possibilities but I like the idea of looking at much cheaper and realistic options like Andray Blatche and DeJuan Blair without breaking the bank.
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JT2006 wrote:bigs are always more expensive in relation to their talent. I say draft them because no one lets a big get away for free.
definitely. when in doubt, go big. something this franchise has failed to do on many occasions on draft night.
we have had 12 1st round picks, of that 12 the breakdown of position looks like:
PG: 3 - felton, augustin, kemba
SG: 2 - (traded for richardson), henderson
SF: 3 - morrison, dudley, MKG
PF: 1 - may
C: 3: okafor, ajinca, biyombo
just criminal that we have used 3 top 9 picks on point guards in less than 8 years.
i am getting depressed just looking at this list
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assuming the knees check out, i would definitely look at adding blair on a reasonable 2-3 year deal. he shouldnt be done yet and has something to prove.
my 1st option would be to go after milsap, since i think he is a realistic target. i dont see any way twolves let pekovic go. i doubt west would come here. he seems happy in indiana and they will resign him.
my 1st option would be to go after milsap, since i think he is a realistic target. i dont see any way twolves let pekovic go. i doubt west would come here. he seems happy in indiana and they will resign him.
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I don't understand the allure of some of us Bobcats fans to Paul Milsap
He's not coming to us for cheap. He'll demand All-Star money in which he's not worth. I'd rather throw try to throw that at his teammate that's much better in Al Jefferson. Otherwise we should go the cheap route for Andray Blatche.
He's not coming to us for cheap. He'll demand All-Star money in which he's not worth. I'd rather throw try to throw that at his teammate that's much better in Al Jefferson. Otherwise we should go the cheap route for Andray Blatche.
They will wage war against the Lamb but the Lamb will triumph them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings - and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers." Revelation 17:14 (NIV)
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My biggest (lawl) target of the offseason is Pekovic. Relatively young enough to stick around now and when the rebuild is complete, capable of scoring and rebounding (our two biggest weaknesses), massive size and strength so he's not going to get bullied and adds that aspect the team is lacking due to lightweights like Tyrus/The Drim/Mully
And he would allow Bismack to focus his energies on the defensive side of the floor. He's going to be expensive, but I'd be more willing to pay him 12+ than a guy like Millsap or Jeffferson 10+
I'd be really happy with a top 6 of Kemba/McLemore or Shabazz/MKG/Pekovic/Bismack/Mully
And he would allow Bismack to focus his energies on the defensive side of the floor. He's going to be expensive, but I'd be more willing to pay him 12+ than a guy like Millsap or Jeffferson 10+
I'd be really happy with a top 6 of Kemba/McLemore or Shabazz/MKG/Pekovic/Bismack/Mully
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SWedd523 wrote:My biggest (lawl) target of the offseason is Pekovic.
Pekovic is a pipe dream. The T'Wolves aren't letting him go even if they have to pay the max. They'll match any offer sheet.
They will wage war against the Lamb but the Lamb will triumph them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings - and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers." Revelation 17:14 (NIV)
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catch20two wrote:I don't understand the allure of some of us Bobcats fans to Paul Milsap
He's not coming to us for cheap. He'll demand All-Star money in which he's not worth. I'd rather throw try to throw that at his teammate that's much better in Al Jefferson. Otherwise we should go the cheap route for Andray Blatche.
He is a big that can score, rebound, block shots, and is not afraid to pass every now and then. What is hard to understand about that? If he demands all star money he is free to go where ever someone will give it to him. With the number of free agents available and the limited number of teams with significant capspace Allstar money might not be as much of a lock as you think.
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MountBiyombo wrote:catch20two wrote:I don't understand the allure of some of us Bobcats fans to Paul Milsap
He's not coming to us for cheap. He'll demand All-Star money in which he's not worth. I'd rather throw try to throw that at his teammate that's much better in Al Jefferson. Otherwise we should go the cheap route for Andray Blatche.
He is a big that can score, rebound, block shots, and is not afraid to pass every now and then. What is hard to understand about that? If he demands all star money he is free to go where ever someone will give it to him. With the number of free agents available and the limited number of teams with significant capspace Allstar money might not be as much of a lock as you think.
He's just above average at scoring, rebounding, and blocking shots, nothing special. If he can be had for $9-11 million then why not, but anything more we should be looking at other options. He's not going to generate any fan buzz or lead us into playoff contention. He'd be the 3rd best player on our team.
They will wage war against the Lamb but the Lamb will triumph them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings - and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers." Revelation 17:14 (NIV)