2020 Preseason Speculation - Lineup battles underway

Post #4461 » by **bwgood77** » Sat Dec 19, 2020 10:47 pm

matt131 wrote:I mean, at this point, I think another backup big might be okay. Honestly kind of sad to see him released.

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I wouldn't mind him at the minimum, though I'd prefer Dedmon or O'Quinn

I wouldn't mind signing RHJ though, who just got released. I feel we are a little thin at SF/PF with just Mikal, Cam and Crowder. I don't know if Nader is worth relying on if 2 of those other 3 are injured....or even if 1 is injured it leaves us thin if Saric is mainly playing C.

Saberestar · Post #4462 » by **Saberestar** » Sat Dec 19, 2020 11:22 pm

bwgood77 wrote:
matt131 wrote:I mean, at this point, I think another backup big might be okay. Honestly kind of sad to see him released.

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I wouldn't mind him at the minimum, though I'd prefer Dedmon or O'Quinn

I wouldn't mind signing RHJ though, who just got released. I feel we are a little thin at SF/PF with just Mikal, Cam and Crowder. I don't know if Nader is worth relying on if 2 of those other 3 are injured....or even if 1 is injured it leaves us thin if Saric is mainly playing C.

For what I saw last year I think that Nader is better than RHJ. I am not surprised that he has been waived by the Raptors.
Better to stay pat for now.

grumpysaddle · Post #4463 » by **grumpysaddle** » Sat Dec 19, 2020 11:28 pm

matt131 wrote:I mean, at this point, I think another backup big might be okay. Honestly kind of sad to see him released.

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Saberestar · Post #4464 » by **Saberestar** » Sat Dec 19, 2020 11:33 pm

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dremill24 · Post #4465 » by **dremill24** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 12:34 am

bwgood77 wrote:
matt131 wrote:I mean, at this point, I think another backup big might be okay. Honestly kind of sad to see him released.

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I wouldn't mind him at the minimum, though I'd prefer Dedmon or O'Quinn

I wouldn't mind signing RHJ though, who just got released. I feel we are a little thin at SF/PF with just Mikal, Cam and Crowder. I don't know if Nader is worth relying on if 2 of those other 3 are injured....or even if 1 is injured it leaves us thin if Saric is mainly playing C.

RHJ a better backup 5 than D Jones lol

Is Dedmon really a FA? Hes a much better option than Jones

Revived · Post #4466 » by **Revived** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 2:35 am

We need to pick up RHJ immediately imo. He has zero skills or talent on the offensive end but he’s a strong rebounder and very good defender and hustle player.

Basically PJ Tucker without the corner 3pt shooting skills.

Revived · Post #4467 » by **Revived** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 2:42 am

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Bridges really has talent to be a semi all around offensive scorer. He just needs to continue to take shots off the dribble.

His ball handling was a bit slow and that’s what hurt him before but looks like he’s improved on it.

He’s the #1 player that the Suns need to extend as soon as he’s up for it (next season iirc).

He needs to gain some weight (gets pushed around by strong wings like Bron/Kawhi/Giannis/George/Tatum etc) but otherwise he’s the perfect defender as well.

SunsRback4Good · Post #4468 » by **SunsRback4Good** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 2:47 am

Do any of Suns players have a chance at MIP or 6th man of the year? What does Bridges have to do to win MIP? average 14/6/2.5 assists? Or Galloway to win 6th MOTY?

nevetsov · Post #4469 » by **nevetsov** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 2:50 am

SunsRback4Good wrote:Do any of Suns players have a chance at MIP or 6th man of the year? What does Bridges have to do to win MIP? average 14/6/2.5 assists? Or Galloway to win 6th MOTY?

Bridges has to push for DPOY I think.

Galloway has to be up around 18ppg off the bench, with us a playoff team.

cberry78 · Post #4470 » by **cberry78** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 3:37 am

nevetsov wrote:
SunsRback4Good wrote:Do any of Suns players have a chance at MIP or 6th man of the year? What does Bridges have to do to win MIP? average 14/6/2.5 assists? Or Galloway to win 6th MOTY?

Bridges has to push for DPOY I think.

Galloway has to be up around 18ppg off the bench, with us a playoff team.

Bridges and Ayton (if he lives up to his potential) both have a chance at MIP and DPOY.... and all defensive team.

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SunsRback4Good · Post #4471 » by **SunsRback4Good** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 3:54 am

Either way we are gonna win awards whether fans like it or not. Moving out of 10th seed towards 5/6th should help as well. Also, Book has raised his scoring output every year from rookie towards his 5th season. ( 14ppg, 22ppg, 25ppg, 26.6ppg & 26.6 ppg). I wonder if this year he passes 27 and a top 5 scorer in the league or with an upgrad to our roster maybe it's best he scores around 24ppg allowing his teammates to get a few extra points. Who knows, we'll find out soon.

NE1Care · Post #4472 » by **NE1Care** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 4:34 am

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Bridges really has talent to be a semi all around offensive scorer. He just needs to continue to take shots off the dribble.

His ball handling was a bit slow and that’s what hurt him before but looks like he’s improved on it.

He’s the #1 player that the Suns need to extend as soon as he’s up for it (next season iirc).

He needs to gain some weight (gets pushed around by strong wings like Bron/Kawhi/Giannis/George/Tatum etc) but otherwise he’s the perfect defender as well.

Has anything been written about how Lebron takes so many cheap shots at Bridges? I may be alone here. That one last night does not look bad by itself but given the history of questionable accidental hits I am starting to think there is a real beef here and Lebron needs to be called out.

matt131 · Post #4473 » by **matt131** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 4:44 am

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SunsRback4Good · Post #4476 » by **SunsRback4Good** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 5:24 am

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Just calculated Motley's minute and he didn't disappoint. I assumed he would be the odd man out. Actually between him & Ty-Shon and Motley had better numbers at 6/5 reb in just 11 min in four contests.

grumpysaddle · Post #4477 » by **grumpysaddle** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 6:41 am

Good, Motley was terrible. There's better use for that spot for sure. Between Motley and Jones, I dunno who was worse. I'd rather they brought Kaminsky back for end of bench big.

SlovenianDragon · Post #4478 » by **SlovenianDragon** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:24 am

Maybe we can get Alan Williams back?

He was always a cool cat and actually did really well in the minutes he got.

Doing well in Europe.

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Saberestar · Post #4479 » by **Saberestar** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:37 am

Good to see that Motley is finally out of the final roster.

RedIndian · Post #4480 » by **RedIndian** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:45 am

Motley wasn't very good, but Jones was even worse. Dedmon would definitely be better, and frankly I wouldn't mind Kaminsky on a minimum.

I do think the roster would be better served with someone like Napier though. We need insurance for a CP3 injury.