Suns Offseason Thread 2: The Hunt for a Blazer Continues!

JMac1 · Post #861 » by **JMac1** » Fri Jul 3, 2015 2:27 am

bwgood77 wrote:
JMac1 wrote:
bwgood77 wrote:
I think you need at least 4 hours a day at the gym.

You don't like me very well

No, it's just that you need more time to get more news.

Gotcha..... :lol:

Well let's see how real this rocketguy is?!

carey · Post #862 » by **carey** » Fri Jul 3, 2015 2:29 am

[tweet]https://twitter.com/TheRocketGuy/status/616787520215322624[/tweet]

Womp womp.

JMac1 · Post #863 » by **JMac1** » Fri Jul 3, 2015 2:29 am

saintEscaton wrote:
tgtm_24 wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/ericpincus/status/616748185541808129[/tweet]

If only Duncan wasn't so selfless the Dark Empire wouldn't have lasted for so long as a dynasty

Yep. Those guys understand how to do it.

carey · Post #864 » by **carey** » Fri Jul 3, 2015 2:30 am

iLLmatic3 wrote:So that's a Rockets insider? If that's the case why did we clear 8 million today including Danny Granger who the FO wanted to be around the young guys? Unless of course things have recently developed on LMA front.

Probably just to prove to LMA that we were serious.

Or... and this is my favorite reason. As an excuse to dump Marcus f'n Morris.

iLLmatic3 · Post #865 » by **iLLmatic3** » Fri Jul 3, 2015 2:36 am

Regardless of the outcome from that trade dumping Marcus Morris was a priority for me this offseason.

Post #866 » by **bwgood77** » Fri Jul 3, 2015 2:37 am

Even if we miss on Aldridge, Markieff will be hell bent on trying to prove we didn't need him and he can do the job, and he will have a big chip on the shoulder against the Spurs.

saintEscaton · Post #867 » by **saintEscaton** » Fri Jul 3, 2015 2:39 am

bwgood77 wrote:Even if we miss on Aldridge, Markieff will be hell bent on trying to prove we didn't need him and he can do the job, and he will have a big chip on the shoulder against the Spurs.

If Kieff is a starting PF at the end of this offseason I will be very disappointed :banghead:

Moochthemonkey · Post #868 » by **Moochthemonkey** » Fri Jul 3, 2015 2:42 am

Damnit Timmy, why can't you be more like Kobe for once. You owe it to yourself to demand an 8 figure contract. It's your market value, don't be a hero now and sell your self short.

letsgosuns · Post #869 » by **letsgosuns** » Fri Jul 3, 2015 2:46 am

If the Spurs have traded Splitter and Baynes has agreed to sign with the Pistons, who is their starting center? We all know Duncan is considered a power forward and always plays next to a center. How can the Spurs possibly offer a center combination to Aldridge like the Suns can with Chandler and Len.

King4Day · Post #870 » by **King4Day** » Fri Jul 3, 2015 2:47 am

letsgosuns wrote:If the Spurs have traded Splitter and Baynes has agreed to sign with the Pistons, who is their starting center? We all know Duncan is considered a power forward and always plays next to a center. How can the Spurs possibly offer a center combination to Aldridge like the Suns can with Chandler and Len.

I just came to basically post the same thing.
I Have to believe it simply came down to wanting to play closer to home.

thamadkant · Post #871 » by **thamadkant** » Fri Jul 3, 2015 2:47 am

Who is the backup?
Kieff may sulk.... Chemistry thing.

But wouldn't mind keeping him if Suns can't find a good player at PF from the FA or via trade.

Post #872 » by **bwgood77** » Fri Jul 3, 2015 2:50 am

[tweet]https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/status/616796915489972224[/tweet]

Obviously if we miss out on Aldridge, we could go for West, but I don't know if $7 million a year would be enough. Would you trade Tucker or Kieff to clear cap space? I think Tucker might be worth it to create over $12, but not Kieff, because West wouldn't be here for long. Or we could dump Goodwin, Leuer and McNeal and get close to $10 for him, but it shouldn't be that long of a deal if we do it.

thamadkant · Post #873 » by **thamadkant** » Fri Jul 3, 2015 2:50 am

Aldridge need to ring McD to tell him soon.
Suns can then make trades to compliment Chandler upfront.

saintEscaton · Post #874 » by **saintEscaton** » Fri Jul 3, 2015 2:50 am

letsgosuns wrote:If the Spurs have traded Splitter and Baynes has agreed to sign with the Pistons, who is their starting center? We all know Duncan is considered a power forward and always plays next to a center. How can the Spurs possibly offer a center combination to Aldridge like the Suns can with Chandler and Len.

They can sign Koufos or Perkins.Easy peasy.

ShawnBronald · Post #875 » by **ShawnBronald** » Fri Jul 3, 2015 2:51 am

carey wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/TheRocketGuy/status/616787520215322624[/tweet]

Womp womp.

I like how the guy seems confident it's a done deal, but ends by saying "if he signs". :lol:

Also, if that were the case, Aldridge would have a lot of explaining to do about leading other teams on and taking meetings if he's already decided. Gotta love those Twitter reporters.

bwoolf2 · Post #876 » by **bwoolf2** » Fri Jul 3, 2015 2:53 am

This board and fans in general typically over value their own players I feel we have done the opposite with Kieff he can be a really good player and I think not playing with Marcus and living with Marcus is going to force him to grow as a person and as a player. I for one want Kieff as our starting PF if Aldridge signs with the Spurs which I think is inevitable. I am believe Kieff will be one of the top 10 pF in this league this year maybe top 5 if he is really focused.

matt131 · Post #877 » by **matt131** » Fri Jul 3, 2015 2:53 am

Trying to stay positive....but lowkey this has ruined my night haha

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saintEscaton · Post #878 » by **saintEscaton** » Fri Jul 3, 2015 2:56 am

bwoolf2 wrote:This board and fans in general typically over value their own players I feel we have done the opposite with Kieff he can be a really good player and I think not playing with Marcus and living with Marcus is going to force him to grow as a person and as a player. I for one want Kieff as our starting PF if Aldridge signs with the Spurs which I think is inevitable. I am believe Kieff will be one of the top 10 pF in this league this year maybe top 5 if he is really focused.

Sorry but.... :rofl:

Post #879 » by **bwgood77** » Fri Jul 3, 2015 2:57 am

saintEscaton wrote:
bwoolf2 wrote:This board and fans in general typically over value their own players I feel we have done the opposite with Kieff he can be a really good player and I think not playing with Marcus and living with Marcus is going to force him to grow as a person and as a player. I for one want Kieff as our starting PF if Aldridge signs with the Spurs which I think is inevitable. I am believe Kieff will be one of the top 10 pF in this league this year maybe top 5 if he is really focused.

Sorry but....

Kieff is a solid PF. There is no denying that.

Post #880 » by **bwgood77** » Fri Jul 3, 2015 2:57 am

OK, I just sent a couple of tweets to Aldridge. Hopefully I sealed the deal. :pray:

@aldridge_12 Suns fans want and need a player like you. Spurs are a great team but other than Leonard, the core guys are getting a bit old.

@aldridge_12 Create your own legacy in Phoenix...we need that face of the franchise who elevates us. In SA, the legacy is Duncan/Robinson.