Maroko wrote:JustiseForMiami wrote:Heat3 wrote:Pat Riley has stepped down. OP has been hired as President of the Heat. What is your course of action?
What about the coaching ? Many here complain about Spo not developping enough the young...
Which free agent are you going to chase ? Name 5 and order them by your priority
here a list of FA players
https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2018/08/2020-nba-free-agents.htmlThx
No problem, this is actually kinda fun.
Spo stays. He is one of the premier coaches in the NBA, and is respected as such. He is top 15 in all time win %. It's not even a remote possibility that Spo gets let go.
So heading into 2020 we will have (under my scenario where I hypothetically find someone to take JJ/Waiters as expirings)
Winslow
Herro
Richardson / DJJ
Kelly / KZ
Bam
+ a rookie 1st round pick added in
We are not going to have TOO many needs, and there is no max level player. So I look to fill out the roster offering guys 1 year prove it deals (very similar to JJ Redicks Philly deal) to have a competitive 2020 season heading into the max year of 2021 where I'm going after a Giannis/Beal combo. However I digress, back to the 2020 question. These are the 5 players I offer deals to (all 1 year deals)
1. Danillo Gallinari - I assume he is not going to be interested in a 1 year deal, but if he was I could definitely see us being interested. He would allow JRich to slide to the 2 (which I know people want) and would space the floor well. His size would also fit Spo's 2-3 if that's still a thing which I think it will be. (If he is not interested, Jae Crowder is the backup option)
2. Eric Gordon - Would fit well as a backup combo guard and a good shooting mentor for Herro. I could see him seeking a one year deal to rebuild some of his value. We could give him an opportunity to do so. (If he is not interested, Allen Crabbe would not be a bad fit)
3. Bismack Biyombo/Alex Len - These guys would both fit well behind Bam, not much else more to it. If one of them could come on a 1 year, 4 Mil deal that would make sense for us. Finding a big to spell Bam should be a priority when Whiteside leaves. Willie Reed is still young and could even be in this mix. (Mason Plumlee makes sense if not those 2)
4. Reggie Jackson - Not sure how many top opportunities he's gonna have, and has experience coming off the bench. Could be a good fit as a bench piece behind Winslow. This might have to be a 2 year deal, in that case we would probably look elsewhere. (If he is not interested, and Brandon Knight is healthy the fit would make sense. However I have a feeling that we could draft a PG next year)
5. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist - Again, on a 1 year deal Id like to see how he could do with a change of scenery. With KZ and DJJ developing as shooters, I could see us taking a flyer on another bench wing (plus you know we love Kentucky).
So let's say hypothetically we get a rookie PG, Alex Len, Eric Gordon and Kidd Gilchrist (on 1 year deals, if they say no, enter in the player you want - nobody is worth giving a 2nd year)
2020 lineup
Winslow/Rookie PG
Herro/Gordon
Richardson/DJJ
Kelly/KZ/MKG
Bam/Len
The only thing I can see changing is if a team wants Richardson, Kelly, DJJ, and our 2020 1RP for a STAR STAR (who I dont see) then we do that and things change.
My point is you ONLY sign 1 year players until you land a franchise guy.
2021 Dream
Winslow/2nd year PG
Richardson/Herro
Paul George
Giannis/KZ
Bam