Around the NBA (Part Two)

[KATKlownFeet]

I really don't understand why the Lakers would hire JJ Reddick over an established candidate. The way the NBA just goes after flash in the pan names is so stupid to me. You got guys grinding and building skills for over a decade and you pull somebody off the street because they got social media cred or a recognizable name because they are attached to a hot team.

I think Redick makes sense for the Lakers. He's a great basketball mind, plus he has the personality to stand up to LeBron. Plus the UConn coached pulled out of the running. There were no obvious other candidates that I thought made more sense. I don't think Steve Kerr had experience as a coach either and he was a homerun choice for the Warriors.

[KATKlownFeet]

The Pistons are such a mess, makes me wonder how good Cade and even someone like Jaden Ivey would be on a competent franchise.

I agree. That's why I would love to take a flyer on Killian Hayes. He shot fine before Detroit. He's a decent defender and can pass and still very young. I believe he's a worthwhile reclamation project like NAW and fits our need for a young point guard to groom and I like him better than any point guard available outside the lottery.

[minimus]

Can anyone explain why Monk did not even try to test FA market? I understand that he is an undersized SG, but maybe ORL could offer him more, and I liked hypothetical Suggs-Monk pairing, where Monk lack of defense would be balanced with Suggs superb defense, while Monk can elevate ORL offense with his shooting and passing

[Neeva]

Gives me hope the wolves can resign Naz for similar contract to Monk though.

[cmoss84]

Supposedly Klay wants more than 2 years from Orlando and they say nope.

[Colbinii]

Can anyone explain why Monk did not even try to test FA market? I understand that he is an undersized SG, but maybe ORL could offer him more, and I liked hypothetical Suggs-Monk pairing, where Monk lack of defense would be balanced with Suggs superb defense, while Monk can elevate ORL offense with his shooting and passing

Because of simple economics.

Monk's agent has already tested the market. Is he getting more in Orlando? Maybe. Is he getting more in Philly? Possibly. Is San Antonio going to want Monk for 4 years? I doubt it, but it is certainly possible and realistic.

Now, which of these teams actual prefer Monk as the #1 Off-Season option? Probably none.

So you have Monk, who is guaranteed to get 78 Million from Sacramento. Or maybe he gets 10% more in Free Agenecy, BUT it isn't guaranteed. Now, Sacramento has the #13 draft pick, and the Kings are going to need to know if Monk is staying or not BEFORE the draft since that affects the draft and if they trade the pick.

Monk can either take 78 Million now, or take A CHANCE at a higher deal but also a chance at a much lower deal if the money dries up.

[BlacJacMac]

Supposedly Klay wants more than 2 years from Orlando and they say nope.

Klay saving the Magic from themselves.

[Movics]

Walker Kessler trade rumors are popping up. Why would the Jazz want to get rid of him when he was already better than Gobert last season? /s

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I had no idea that Aaron Nesmith, Ochai Agbaji, Vince Williams Jr. are good at protecting the rim

[LondonWolf91]

The Pistons are such a mess, makes me wonder how good Cade and even someone like Jaden Ivey would be on a competent franchise.

I agree. That's why I would love to take a flyer on Killian Hayes. He shot fine before Detroit. He's a decent defender and can pass and still very young. I believe he's a worthwhile reclamation project like NAW and fits our need for a young point guard to groom and I like him better than any point guard available outside the lottery.

You’re a cool guy, but Hayes is trash. Has shown no potential in the league and has been an average to below average defender. Not what we need.

[KATKlownFeet]

The Pistons are such a mess, makes me wonder how good Cade and even someone like Jaden Ivey would be on a competent franchise.

I agree. That's why I would love to take a flyer on Killian Hayes. He shot fine before Detroit. He's a decent defender and can pass and still very young. I believe he's a worthwhile reclamation project like NAW and fits our need for a young point guard to groom and I like him better than any point guard available outside the lottery.

You’re a cool guy, but Hayes is trash. Has shown no potential in the league and has been an average to below average defender. Not what we need.

Wendell Moore is trash. Minott and Clark have done nothing to get me excited. I've seen more positives out of Hayes than any of those three. He is 22, same age as Ant and he has only played for the sh*ttiest organization in basketball and so maybe some coaching could turn him into a helpful player. Its not like we can't cut him if he's as bad as you say he is, but I for one would rather give him a chance over our current slate of deadbeats on the roster.

[Klomp]

Wendell Moore is trash. Minott and Clark have done nothing to get me excited. I've seen more positives out of Hayes than any of those three.

Already writing off Clark when he hasn't had an opportunity to showcase his game is a bold move.

[KATKlownFeet]

Wendell Moore is trash. Minott and Clark have done nothing to get me excited. I've seen more positives out of Hayes than any of those three.

Already writing off Clark when he hasn't had an opportunity to showcase his game is a bold move.

Nah, I haven't written off Clark at all, but my expectations are tempered with him. Moore, I've completely written off, as he's getting paid too much and he was complete garbage against both Summer League and G League competition. I haven't seen any significant growth out of Minott, to have much hope and if someone I consider to have better upside comes along, I think his roster spot isn't secure. I'm not advocating cutting Clark, especially with Moore and Minott still on the roster, but it was more a reaction to the prior poster dissing Killian's potential and Killian is younger than Jaylen Clark who is 23 and Killian has been a starter with 5.2 assists per game and only 2.0 turnovers on a horrible team, he has 6"8 wingspan and he's been listed as a top 100 defender in the league. Hayes biggest shortcoming is his shooting, but he's low usage, he still shot over 40% and he shot fine in international play before being drafted. Billups and Lowry were both discarded early in career, and I'm willing to take a chance on a guy that Ringer.com rated as top draft pick, even if he has been a disappointment to date. We got plenty of roster spots taken up by guys with low potential so the risk is very minimal to sign him at vet minimum.

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I had no idea that Aaron Nesmith, Ochai Agbaji, Vince Williams Jr. are good at protecting the rim

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Another stat where both Aaron Nesmith and Suggs names pop

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With every news about NBA contracts Towns contract looks better and better

[Klomp]

With every news about NBA contracts Towns contract looks better and better

No shocker there

[Klomp]

Another coaching opening filled.....Detroit is the only vacancy standing between us and Micah Nori returning to Minnesota's coaching staff.

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Considering our 2nd appron situation, is it realistic to get one of these guys? We have two picks 27 and 37, Moore, Minott and Miller contracts.

[frankenwolf]

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Considering our 2nd appron situation, is it realistic to get one of these guys? We have two picks 27 and 37, Moore, Minott and Miller contracts.

I'd say it's 100%, since we already have two of them.