OffSeason Free Agent Thread...Let's build a DYNASTY! 3.0

zeroproblems · Post #341 » by **zeroproblems** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:05 pm

You really think Scola is going to clear waviers? I doubt that. I can see the Mavs picking him up.

Just makes it easier for us to pick up one of the lower key big men left over

shanedude · Post #342 » by **shanedude** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:08 pm

There's a chance Haywood clears waivers right?

twix2500 · Post #343 » by **twix2500** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:13 pm

Wow really the rockets letting Luis Scola go!! He would be great in our offense, the guy can rebound and always on the move and just has great offensive game. He would just make our offense unstoppable.

Butterss · Post #344 » by **Butterss** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:21 pm

twix2500 wrote:Wow really the rockets letting Luis Scola go!! He would be great in our offense, the guy can rebound and always on the move and just has great offensive game. He would just make our offense unstoppable.

And whose minutes is he going to take?

GreenHat · Post #345 » by **GreenHat** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:23 pm

mopper8 wrote:The thing to remember about the "need" for a big man is that you only need him against a few teams. You need shooting against every team. You need versatility against every team. That's why Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis were rightly prioritized over Camby or someone of his ilk. You take the guy who helps you against everyone every time over the guy who only helps you against some teams/some players.

I disagree with the bolded statement.

I don't think Riley prioritized Lewis over Camby it was just Camby could not be had for the same contract as Lewis. Given the two options I think he would take Camby over Lewis and so would I.

Remember Lewis is coming off of an injury and he had fallen off the year before that. There is always the possibility that he follows the Mike Miller pattern and only has a handful of impactful games over a few years (although for the minimum instead of 6 million)

If it was a top of his game Rashard then you gotta go with him. But given the seasons both of them had I would go with Camby and I think he would help us against more than just a few teams.

Post #346 » by **mopper8** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:28 pm

Allen was prioritized over Camby, quite obviously, but yeah, Lewis and Camby didn't seem like much difference in wooing. So it was only half wrong. Heh. Still, the general point remains between Allen & Camby - Allen helps against everyone, Camby doesn't.

RexBoyWonder · Post #347 » by **RexBoyWonder** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:32 pm

I think it can all work out for the best. If we can get Haywood or even Darko, both could be better then Camby at this stage. both are bigger, younger, healthier.

Pimpwerx · Post #348 » by **Pimpwerx** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:35 pm

zeroproblems wrote:You really think Scola is going to clear waviers? I doubt that. I can see the Mavs picking him up.

Just makes it easier for us to pick up one of the lower key big men left over

Nope. However, he should make it easier for Haywood and Darko to clear waivers. They're both owed enough money they should be more-willing to take the min with us. We'll see. PEACE.

RexBoyWonder · Post #349 » by **RexBoyWonder** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:41 pm

BTW which teams are under the cap anyway? those are the only teams that can claim the amnestied players before we could make an offer.

twozeroMM · Post #350 » by **twozeroMM** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:42 pm

When will Haywood clear waivers?

Grumpy Heat Fan · Post #351 » by **Grumpy Heat Fan** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:43 pm

There's a good chance one of them will clear waivers.

The general board will have a fit if we get one :lol:

Woolyy · Post #352 » by **Woolyy** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 12:09 am

too.. effing.. excited..

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBimHNHUCx8[/youtube]

YounG_A · Post #353 » by **YounG_A** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 12:38 am

StrengthNHonor wrote:There's a good chance one of them will clear waivers.

this is what I'm thinking

darko-haywood-scola-brand

one of them is bound to clear waivers

pick your poison NBA teams 8-)

narmerguy · Post #354 » by **narmerguy** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 12:54 am

YounG_A wrote:
StrengthNHonor wrote:There's a good chance one of them will clear waivers.

this is what I'm thinking

darko-haywood-scola-brand

one of them is bound to clear waivers

pick your poison NBA teams

The amount of butthurt, if we get one of them :lol:

It's going to be delicious. What's hilarious is that it's not even a big deal if we don't get one, we can still win it all. But if we get one, peeps just going to go off!

BigDaddyPR · Post #355 » by **BigDaddyPR** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:42 am

Scola might clear waivers after all:
David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt

As @EricPincus pointed out first, under rules, teams have to give Scola at least the full unguaranteed amount of last yr of his deal--$10M.

WD · Post #356 » by WD » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:54 am

James Jones not retiring, embraces Allen, Lewis
The 3-point-shooting forward stresses that while he wants to retire as a champion in his hometown that doesn't mean he's ready to retire this offseason.

BigDaddyPR · Post #357 » by **BigDaddyPR** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:55 am

I dont know how to feel about that...^^^^^

YounG_A · Post #358 » by **YounG_A** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:58 am

BigDaddyPR wrote:Scola might clear waivers after all:
David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt

As @EricPincus pointed out first, under rules, teams have to give Scola at least the full unguaranteed amount of last yr of his deal--$10M.

mehhh

I doubt he clears, but if he does Miami won't be calling

RexBoyWonder · Post #359 » by **RexBoyWonder** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 2:11 am

No way in hell we're getting Brand Or Scola. zero%.

Id really love to get Haywood, very good rebounding numbers, size, shot blocker. and he's a realistic option, with a little luck and a little Pat.

Pimpwerx · Post #360 » by **Pimpwerx** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 2:13 am

WD wrote:James Jones not retiring, embraces Allen, Lewis
The 3-point-shooting forward stresses that while he wants to retire as a champion in his hometown that doesn't mean he's ready to retire this offseason.

I'm fine with it. He must understand and accept that he'll be one of the last guys off the bench, and very likely in a suit most of the season. He's getting paid $3.35M this season. He'll be alright. It's nice to have a veteran guy, and a Miami loc to help the young guys out. PEACE.