Alright, so now I will move on to the lower profile guys that I am hoping Rod has on his radar and hopefully are attainable within reason.
Again, I apologize in advance for the long post
Travis Outlaw - Now I have said on numerous occasions, especially on the trade board, that other Nets fans and myself aren't exceptionally interested in this guy, but that was mainly if he was the centerpiece of a VC trade, plus I am starting to come around on this guy a little more.
He's long and athletic, a slasher or a shooter, with a nasty 3 ball, he is decent at taking his man off the dribble, but does tend to take a few too many jumpers. He can play the 4 or the 3, but is more of a SF. His defense is very good, rebounding is a litlle sub par, but he is a good energy guy.
Could start, but is very comfortable playing big minutes off the bench.
Is still young and has room for improvement and the desire too, his increase in long range shooting is a testament to that. Just turned 24 this September.
Martell Webster - A shooter, plain and simple. Off the dribble or spot up. Still doesn't shoot and exceptionally good %. Good rebounder for his size and position. 6'7, 230 as a SG or SF, but still very quick. He is young and locked up for 4 years at 5 a year. Is only 22, but doesn't have a ton of upside left, but still does have a lot of room for improvement. Decent defender, but even most PDX fans will tell you his defense is overrated. Could easily be the odd man out in Blazerland.
Udonis Haslem - A little short for a PF, but can even play some minutes at the 5. Very good rebounder. Solid defender, but doesn't rack up many blocks or steals. Nice mid range jumper, a little post game. Only 28, so he is still in his prime. Will gladly play his role, wants to win. Low TO's.
Very solid overall player and glue guy.
Marquis Daniels - This guy can do it all, well except consistently shoot the 3. Rebounds, scores, can run the point for spot minutes, but is a SG/SF. Decent defender. It seems like he is 2 short in one category for a triple double everytime you see the box score. He is still young and in his prime and is signed to a decent contract that is up right in time for FAs. When Dunleavy comes back, is he available on the cheap?
Tayshaun Prince - Do I have to describe this guy? What doesn't he do well? He can shoot the ball with the best of them from deep, he is a monster defender, a solid rebounder, can finish in the lane, runs the floor, can easily be a point forward type, is a great teammate and lockerroom guy, will play his role, whatever that may be, is signed to a decent contract and is in his prime.
That said, even if they are going to rebuild, will Joe D look to trade him? Even if he does, what would he want for him? I could see him seemlessly being integrated into this lineup and being a big time impact player.
Andres Nocioni - Solid all around player. Good defender, albeit overrated. Plays with a fire and passion. Can nail the 3 ball and spread the D, has a panache for drawing fouls in key situations, solid rebounder, still in his prime, just turned 29, a little overpaid. Tends to really piss off opposing players. Can make a good impact in big games. Definitely can come on the cheap.
Morris Peterson - OK. He can nail the 3, from New Orleans, when he's playing in New York. Decent defender, sometimes. That said, he doesn't do much else very well. He can still get out and run the break, but do not ask him to create his own shot off the dribble in the half court. Him and VC are very good friends, to bad that doesn't count for anything. Anyway, his contract is rather bloated for what he does and he is getting up there in age. So why would we want him? Well, he's a much better option thatn Bobby Simmons, doesn't need huge minutes and won't disrupt anything, whether that's helping us win or developing the young guys. He should come on the cheap, but we would have to send something to help NO now, because caprroom is not their goal.
Might be able to get him for Dooling and Hassell if we had another trade for a PG lined up, or if we wanted to take Mike James for Swift.
Sergio Rodriguez - Another move that is for the future and the present. Young and talented and possibly available, but for who? He has a nice assist to TO ratio and is definitely a pass 1st PG, which is a nice contrast to Devin off the bench and even to play alongside him for maybe 6 minutes a game. His shot from 3 is improving as is his entire game, quarter by quarter. His defense is seriously suspect. Can drive and dish, for sure. Surely will not be confused with a rebounding PG.
Maybe available for a straight up swap for Boone? One can hope.
Acie Law - He was a lotto pick just last year, so if he is even available I don't think that he is going to come as cheap as some would hop or like, for what he has accomplished and/or shown thus far.
That said, he is young, has great size for a PG, is pass 1st, starting to shoot better and overall has a lot, I mean a lot of potential. The Hawks probably won't even entertain trades for him till midseason at least, when they have decided what they will do with Bibby.
If he is available, at what cost and will Opie give him any minutes?
Jarrett Jack - Solid overall PG. Can pass, score, is lightening quick and has nice size and strength. Still very young, but probably has shown what he does and what he will be. That said, he is a very legit backup. Can hit the long ball, too. Will Indianna have any desire to trade him with TJ Ford on the roster and the fact they have big expectations for this season and he plays major minutes for them?
Mike Conley Jr. - Was a lotto pick just 2 years ago, but hasn't shown much. Still has the potential thing going for him in reality and with quotation marks. Probably will cost too much, but not necassarily, considering the rumors, even if started by Memphis of him for Outlaw, with PDX turning the deal down. is he even worth something like Dooling, Boone and possibly a heavily prtotected pick or a 2nd rounder, especially considering he will never start with Devin here?
Hakim Warrick - Could be on the block. Nice combo forward, who is really a PF. Is very long and athletic and can get out and run the break. He has post game and a decent jumper. Good defensive player and although skinny is pretty strong. Solid rebounder. Can come very cheap if he is on the block. A much better option than Swift, Swat or Najera at the 4 IMO, but he cannot play the 5, which the 1st two can.
Kyle Lowery - I have a feeling he is not available, but he is an effective back up PG who is very strong, if not very short. Nice option to have off the bench. Deserves about 15-20 mpg, does he get that here?
Javaris Crittenton - I don't know that he is available, but he is absolutley buried behind Gay Mayo.
I'll be honest, I don't know much about this guy, in the pros or college and would love for someone to give a profile of him if they really know his game.
Was rumored to be a PG when he came to Memphis from LA, but is now said to be a 2 slash 3. He is 6'5, so I guess, at least height wise he could play any of the three positions.
Would he come cheap?
Well, a long list and very long post, this literally took me over a half hour, anyway, I'm done.