2014 Official FA Thread 2

YouTube · Post #621 » by **Kerrsed** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:13 pm

Love didnt have interest in Phoenix until McD let the Lebron info slip to the media. Love changed his mind now knowing Lebron is a possibility, but even if Lebron doesnt come here, Love is now more informed on our cap situation and believes that he can have some of that pull that Lebron would have got (Being able to choose and land another Max contract FA).

ShawnBronald · Post #622 » by **ShawnBronald** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:13 pm

[tweet]https://twitter.com/EBled2/status/483749260874117120[/tweet]

And here's the photo that was posted. Is this a sign???

matt131 · Post #623 » by **matt131** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:17 pm

Just wondering (since I really have no idea how NBA finances work): would we be able to trade for Love and then sign LeBron and Bledsoe to max contracts?

Koorverfor3 · Post #624 » by **Koorverfor3** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:22 pm

Sixers/Kings fan here. Just wanted to stop and say I really like what you guys are doing. Dragic hands down is the best value player in basketball. I love Bledsoe's intensity and my friend in philly is cousins with the Morris twins so I will always be pulling for them.

I think the addition of Love would make you guys instant contenders. What do you think it would take to get him. Alex Len, one of the Morris and a future first? might need a 3rd team I'm guessing you guys lack the big salary to match with him

JDLAW · Post #625 » by **JDLAW** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:23 pm

bwgood77 wrote:
9. One free agent target for the Cavs is expected to be Channing Frye, who played for Phoenix last season. General Manager David Griffin likes big men who can shoot. Griffin also was with the Suns when Frye was brought to Phoenix. The 6-foot-11 Frye averaged 11.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and shot .432 from the field (.370 on 3-pointers). Frye fires away from outside, 432-of-778 field goal attempts were 3-pointers. He is an unrestricted free agent, and has a relationship with Griffin.

10. The Cavs want more shooters. I expect them to bring back unrestricted free agent Spencer Hawes, picked up from Philadelphia during the season. The 7-footer averaged 13.5 points and 7.7 rebounds for the Cavs in 27 games. He shot .448 on 3-point range. He is an excellent passer, and does have some low-post moves. Defensively, he is slow. But players such as Frye and Hawes are wanted by the Cavs.

http://www.cleveland.com/pluto/index.ss ... les_3.html

9. The Suns should sign Luol Deng
It's not a surprise, as the team leaked to Yahoo! Sports over the weekend, that Phoenix has the wherewithal and the desire to sign two max players -- whether that's James and Anthony, or James and Bosh, or James this summer and Love next summer. But if the Suns' Dream Team doesn't come together, they need a Plan B, and Deng should be part of that plan.
I'd love to say this was all my idea, but the rumor mill has connected Deng and Phoenix for some time now, and it still makes sense. Deng was completely put off by his time in Cleveland after being traded there by the Bulls in January, and he's looking for a new home in which to put down roots. The up-and-coming Suns would provide him just that.
Phoenix's surprising 48-34 season was based almost solely on its incredible offensive efficiency. The Suns were top 10 in almost all offensive categories, prehistoric and advanced, with Goran Dragic having a career season and Phoenix getting great production out of just about everyone else.
But, sharpshooter Channing Frye is an unrestricted free agent, and looks for all the world like he'll be bolting to the Warriors and longtime advocate Steve Kerr. That would leave a big hole in the Suns' rotation. Deng would go a long way towards filling that gap.
Deng, 29, is not as lethal behind the 3-point arc as Frye, but he does so many other things well he'd be worth a substantial investment. He still ranked in the top half of small forwards last season in John Hollinger's Estimated Wins Added stat, and he's still one of the better on-ball defenders at his position. He could certainly play some four in coach Jeff Hornacek's system, and his would be a veteran, calming presence in the Suns' youthful locker room.
Phoenix enjoyed the innocent climb, as Riles used to put it, of a surprising season. But the Suns will have expectations on them next season, and having someone around like Deng will help Hornacek as well.
Given his history of injuries, the Suns could certainly propose a more modest contract than others will get this summer, with less guaranteed money and more incentives based on playing time or minutes. That would leave more money available to the Suns to re-sign guard Eric Bledsoe or match any offer sheet the restricted free agent to be will receive.

http://www.nba.com/2014/news/features/d ... index.html

Did you actually read the stuff you quoted. This is mindless chatter from David Aldridge pontificating on who should do what.

JDLAW · Post #626 » by **JDLAW** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:27 pm

ray ray wrote:
Sunsdeuce wrote:
bwgood77 wrote:
http://www.cleveland.com/pluto/index.ss ... les_3.html

Another team going after Frye. He is definitely going to get paid.

I believe I told you guys that Frye was going to command a lot of money. My prediction is, he lands in Golden State.

He is not going to get a lot of money from GSW or Portland. They have only MLEs to offer and he would definitely be a reserve on both of those teams. He may not get more from the Suns, but he would have the opportunity to start.

Post #627 » by **bwgood77** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:29 pm

JDLAW wrote:Did you actually read the stuff you quoted. This is mindless chatter from David Aldridge pontificating on who should do what.

Yes, it's just a writer with his opinions. But most of what we read here are people's opinions or writers opinions, or people tweets with their opinions, along with a few credible rumors and a bunch of non credible rumors. I thought perhaps some people would find it interesting, particularly those who want to sign Deng.

Sunsdeuce · Post #628 » by **Sunsdeuce** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:32 pm

9:00 pm arizona time is officially free agency time. Yay

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Post #629 » by **bwgood77** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:34 pm

JDLAW wrote:
ray ray wrote:
Sunsdeuce wrote:Another team going after Frye. He is definitely going to get paid.

I believe I told you guys that Frye was going to command a lot of money. My prediction is, he lands in Golden State.

He is not going to get a lot of money from GSW or Portland. They have only MLEs to offer and he would definitely be a reserve on both of those teams. He may not get more from the Suns, but he would have the opportunity to start.

GS has TPE which expires two days after signings can start.

Sunsss · Post #630 » by **Sunsss** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:36 pm

ShawnBronald wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/EBled2/status/483749260874117120[/tweet]

And here's the photo that was posted. Is this a sign???

...

https://twitter.com/EBled2/status/483749260874117120

Tweet deleted?

Sunsdeuce · Post #631 » by **Sunsdeuce** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:36 pm

Damn coro admitted he hasn't covered the suns very long. He didn't even know what it was like in phx when we got Barkley. Damn, I'm getting old. On 620.

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Post #632 » by **Qwigglez** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:43 pm

Koorverfor3 wrote:Sixers/Kings fan here. Just wanted to stop and say I really like what you guys are doing. Dragic hands down is the best value player in basketball. I love Bledsoe's intensity and my friend in philly is cousins with the Morris twins so I will always be pulling for them.

I think the addition of Love would make you guys instant contenders. What do you think it would take to get him. Alex Len, one of the Morris and a future first? might need a 3rd team I'm guessing you guys lack the big salary to match with him

Unfortunately if the Suns wanted to get Love via trade I think we'd have to trade Alex Len and I am not a fan of that. I'm hoping, if a trade were to happen, it would be Gerald Green/Morris twins, Lakers 2015 1st and Suns 2015 1st. I'd rather lose those guys then Len, because you can't teach his size. I think Green is gone after this season anyway, so the Suns might as well trade him if we get good assets in return.

Barkley6 · Post #633 » by **Barkley6** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:43 pm

bwgood77 wrote:
JDLAW wrote:
ray ray wrote:
I believe I told you guys that Frye was going to command a lot of money. My prediction is, he lands in Golden State.

He is not going to get a lot of money from GSW or Portland. They have only MLEs to offer and he would definitely be a reserve on both of those teams. He may not get more from the Suns, but he would have the opportunity to start.

GS has TPE which expires two days after signings can start.

HMMMMMMMMMMM. I smell another draft pick coming....

DirtyDez · Post #634 » by **DirtyDez** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:44 pm

@ESPNSteinLine
Miami's interest in Lowry is undeniable, but keep hearing Raps feel good about their chances with offer poised to start in $12 mil range

Get it done Raps. T-minus 4 hours and counting...

Post #635 » by **Qwigglez** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:45 pm

Raptors on verge of signing Lowry?
http://www.thescore.com/nba/news/530328

Good news for us, I assume.

ShawnBronald · Post #636 » by **ShawnBronald** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:45 pm

Sunsss wrote:
ShawnBronald wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/EBled2/status/483749260874117120[/tweet]

And here's the photo that was posted. Is this a sign???

...

https://twitter.com/EBled2/status/483749260874117120

Tweet deleted?

Interesting. Yes, and the Instagram photo as well. Hhm.... maybe he was just getting ready for 9PM tonight and jumped the gun.

Post #637 » by **bwgood77** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:45 pm

Qwigglez wrote:
Koorverfor3 wrote:Sixers/Kings fan here. Just wanted to stop and say I really like what you guys are doing. Dragic hands down is the best value player in basketball. I love Bledsoe's intensity and my friend in philly is cousins with the Morris twins so I will always be pulling for them.

I think the addition of Love would make you guys instant contenders. What do you think it would take to get him. Alex Len, one of the Morris and a future first? might need a 3rd team I'm guessing you guys lack the big salary to match with him

Unfortunately if the Suns wanted to get Love via trade I think we'd have to trade Alex Len and I am not a fan of that. I'm hoping, if a trade were to happen, it would be Gerald Green/Morris twins, Lakers 2015 1st and Suns 2015 1st. I'd rather lose those guys then Len, because you can't teach his size. I think Green is gone after this season anyway, so the Suns might as well trade him if we get good assets in return.

I don't think they would want Len that much. They already have Gorgui Dieng who they are high on and he played really well last season and could supplant Pekovic soon.

DirtyDez · Post #638 » by **DirtyDez** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:48 pm

Sunsdeuce wrote:Damn coro admitted he hasn't covered the suns very long. He didn't even know what it was like in phx when we got Barkley. Damn, I'm getting old. On 620.

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Bro seriously it's on 98.7 FM now...

What's up with the Bledsoe thing? I'm not good at reading pics, is he hungry??

JDLAW · Post #639 » by **JDLAW** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:48 pm

bwgood77 wrote:
JDLAW wrote:
ray ray wrote:
I believe I told you guys that Frye was going to command a lot of money. My prediction is, he lands in Golden State.

He is not going to get a lot of money from GSW or Portland. They have only MLEs to offer and he would definitely be a reserve on both of those teams. He may not get more from the Suns, but he would have the opportunity to start.

GS has TPE which expires two days after signings can start.

i know - I told you that the other day. GS will not be able to use it.

Sunsdeuce · Post #640 » by **Sunsdeuce** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:51 pm

DirtyDez wrote:
Sunsdeuce wrote:Damn coro admitted he hasn't covered the suns very long. He didn't even know what it was like in phx when we got Barkley. Damn, I'm getting old. On 620.

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Bro seriously it's on 98.7 FM now...

What's up with the Bledsoe thing? I'm not good at reading pics, is he hungry??

Oh that's right....I'm so use to saying 620. They are talking about the Bledsoe Instagram. They done know what to read into that Bledsoe deleting his suns picture.

Also saying this lebron stuff feels like when the cardinals were trying to get Peyton manning.

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