Unofficial 2017 Off Season Thread

SmashMouthRod · Post #141 » by **SmashMouthRod** » Fri May 5, 2017 11:29 pm

SuperReggie31 wrote:Magnum Rolle anyone?

He was talented. Had he stayed with the core group its possible he would've blossomed into something. He's one of those what if's. I still feel Solomon Jones should've been cut to keep him.

SmashMouthRod · Post #142 » by **SmashMouthRod** » Fri May 5, 2017 11:48 pm

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euphorbus · Post #143 » by **euphorbus** » Sat May 6, 2017 7:54 pm

Wizop wrote:PyschoT earned points by playing in Fort Wayne rather than sitting at home or playing in Asia or Europe and contributing. I wish he'd developed a left hand but his toughness would be a welcome addition to the second unit next year.

Playing in Fort Wayne was good for Hansbrough. He got his mojo back. Basically, no one could stop him. He was clutch, winning a handful of games with steals, baskets, or other hustle plays in the last two minutes.

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He will be 32 in November, but the way the league is going, small, mobile centers who can hit a variety of shots, rebound, and play defense are useful for small ball lineups. He is still great on the offensive boards, but what most people do not notice is how well he sets screens for the guards. So he might have a chance.

Jermainevent · Post #144 » by **Jermainevent** » Tue May 9, 2017 8:14 pm

Should be a pretty exciting offseason, so hopefully we will have some more conversation as things start to heat up here real soon.

Pritchard can pretty much turn this entire team over and I wouldn't have any issue, as long as we have a direction that we are committed to. If PG13 wants to stay here, we need to do every we can to get a reliable cast of players around him, including a couple of 3 & D.

First players that need to go are Ellis and Jefferson, neither fit with the current direction of this team, I hope. Trade them for players with similar contracts, players who may have worn out their welcome at this point. Getting a shot blocking big to bring off the bench would be ideal.

Lavoy Allen can walk in my book, give Christmas more minutes or find another young guy who can do similar things. See you later Aaron Brooks, bring back Darren Collison, who would fit quite well beside Lance.

Draft OG, can play 3 through 5 in certain lineups.

Wizop · Post #145 » by **Wizop** » Fri May 12, 2017 12:31 am

If we're drafting local, I'd rather have biggie than og.

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SBM · Post #146 » by **SBM** » Fri May 12, 2017 12:59 am

The only local product that makes any sense is Thomas Bryant. He is bigger than Myles and people are saying similar things calling him lazy and slow, etc, but he proved he was a player freshman year IMO.

Post #147 » by **Jake0890** » Fri May 12, 2017 1:02 am

I'd draft OG before I went Swanigan. I don't think his bully ball game is gonna work in the NBA. Bryant as a flier if we can get another late first or second.

Pacers_Freak · Post #148 » by **Pacers_Freak** » Fri May 12, 2017 2:38 pm

I think Biggie is going to have a hard time guarding in the NBA. Not a fan of any of the local kids to be honest. I think OG has an incredibly high ceiling, but and low floor. Add that to the knee injury and that is a big gamble.

MUpacersSIC · Post #149 » by **MUpacersSIC** » Fri May 12, 2017 3:32 pm

I'm in the trade Paul George camp. If a player is noncommittal that is a huge red flag to me. I fully expect him to leave if he doesn't get ALL NBA (which he won't). These are packages I believe will be offered before the draft:

Lakers- #3 pick, Randle, Clarkson

Lakers- Ingram, Clarkson #28 pick

Celtics- #3 or #4 pick, Brown, Zeller, another filler

Minnesota- Wiggins, #6, T. Jones

Sixers: #4 (only if they also get Lakers pick and a top 2 pick), Holmes, Okafor, Luwawu-Cabarrot

Suns- #1 or #2, Bender, Dudley (filler)

Portland- #15, #20, #26, Vonleh, Davis, Harkless.

I personally would accept any of these if PG can't give a guarantee commitment.

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Senbonzakura · Post #150 » by **Senbonzakura** » Fri May 12, 2017 8:12 pm

Would any of you do Valanciunas+Powell+20th pick+Future 1st + Any one of Bebe/Caboclo/Wright/Poeltl for George?

Wizop · Post #151 » by **Wizop** » Mon May 15, 2017 12:09 am

You can take the lack of a response as no.

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Post #152 » by **boomershadow** » Mon May 15, 2017 12:38 am

Senbonzakura wrote:Would any of you do Valanciunas+Powell+20th pick+Future 1st + Any one of Bebe/Caboclo/Wright/Poeltl for George?

I'm so used to getting low ball offers for Paul George that I kinda don't even consider them before saying no.

Senbonzakura · Post #153 » by **Senbonzakura** » Mon May 15, 2017 1:48 am

Alright sorry about that guys. Was just asking I figured it wasn't a very good offer.

GL next season.

basketballwacko2 · Post #154 » by **basketballwacko2** » Tue May 16, 2017 1:43 am

Senbonzakura wrote:Alright sorry about that guys. Was just asking I figured it wasn't a very good offer.

GL next season.

No problem, I just don't see him being traded based on the trade Ideas that I'm seeing. But you never know some team my come in and Knock KP's pants off with a great offer.

basketballwacko2 · Post #155 » by **basketballwacko2** » Tue May 16, 2017 1:45 am

NBA Draft Lottery Tuesday May 16th at 8 pm.

Personally I'm so sick of the Lakers fans insisting that they're getting the #1 or #2 pick and they are gonna sign PG in 2018 that I hope they lose the pick to Philly. Other than that I don't give crap who gets what pick.

jarryd3107 · Post #156 » by **jarryd3107** » Wed May 17, 2017 1:48 am

We should get on the phone to Sacramento and offer PG for their two top 10 picks. Bring back Gay or Afflalo to plug the 3 to keep the team competitive this season, and build around Turner and the rooks.

Surely some other team in Cali would fancy their chances at keeping PG beyond next season.

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Pacers_Freak · Post #157 » by **Pacers_Freak** » Wed May 17, 2017 1:14 pm

jarryd3107 wrote:We should get on the phone to Sacramento and offer PG for their two top 10 picks. Bring back Gay or Afflalo to plug the 3 to keep the team competitive this season, and build around Turner and the rooks.

Surely some other team in Cali would fancy their chances at keeping PG beyond next season.

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I don't think Sacramento does that. Their roster is bad and even with PG probably wouldn't make the playoffs in west (or would barely). I don't think the Pacers do it either. I think this is a deep draft, but unless you are 100% sure that he isn't coming back I think 5 and 10 are too much risk. However, I think the Pacers are way more likely to do this than Sac.

Wizop · Post #158 » by **Wizop** » Wed May 17, 2017 4:19 pm

I'm on the phone to Orlando wanting to trade down for Biggie and more.

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SBM · Post #159 » by **SBM** » Wed May 17, 2017 5:06 pm

Biggie should not be drafted to this team. We already see what being out of shape does with Al Jefferson. I don't see how you can call yourself a professional while being out of shape to do your work.

Pacers_Freak · Post #160 » by **Pacers_Freak** » Wed May 17, 2017 5:51 pm

Wizop wrote:I'm on the phone to Orlando wanting to trade down for Biggie and more.

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Wiz you and I agree a lot on here, but not on this one. Biggie is a great college talent and I very well may be wrong, but I think he is going to have a hard time transitioning to the NBA. I think he is really going to struggle defensively.