ImageImageImage

ARE YOU A WIZARD??

Moderators: bwgood77, Qwigglez, lilfishi22

User avatar
Kerrsed
Retired Mod
Retired Mod
Posts: 29,876
And1: 16,578
Joined: Mar 31, 2009
Location: Land of the Internet Memes
Contact:
     

ARE YOU A WIZARD?? 

Post#1 » by Kerrsed » Mon May 21, 2012 9:27 am

Image

With the lack of activity on our board as of late, i figured lets play a game? Time to get your Nostradamus on! I will post a few questions about the offseason, then when the season starts we can all look back and see who got the most correctly! That person will then be deemed a Wizard! So the questions are......

1. How will this Nash situation play out? Where will he end up?

2. Where will Williams end up?

3. What position player will the Suns end up drafting? Who will we end up drafting?

4. Will Gortat end up being traded? If so, where?

5. What sized contract will McGee end up getting?

6. What team will make the most offseason moves?

7. What team will be perceived as the "Big Winner" of a trade?

8. Mayo or Gay? Which one will stay in Memphis?

9. Where will Gasol be playing next year?

10. Who will Ray Allen be playing for?

11. Where will Batum be playing?

12. What will happen with Eric Gordon?


12 questions. Answer all 12. If you have no idea, just take a shot in the dark.Once the season starts, we will see who got the most correct and was the closest. That person will be deemed the Top Wizard. So, let the games begin! :D
Its #DUMPSTERFIRE SEASON! #TeamTRAINWRECK -KERRSED- The Mod, The Myth, The Legend
Image
nevetsov
Head Coach
Posts: 6,026
And1: 1,709
Joined: Jan 11, 2005
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Contact:
 

Re: ARE YOU A WIZARD?? 

Post#2 » by nevetsov » Mon May 21, 2012 10:26 am

1. How will this Nash situation play out? Where will he end up?
I'd love to say that Deron heads to Dallas and Nash stays in PHX, but I think New York realizes how limited their options are (MLE) and Burning that to retain either Lin or Fields will not make them significantly better. I think they use that in a sign and trade where they get Nash and give up Lin and change. Sarver will love the money that Linsanity will bring to the desert.

2. Where will Williams end up?
Heart says Dallas, but head says he'll stay in NJ.

3. What position player will the Suns end up drafting? Who will we end up drafting?
We'll chase a wing, hopefully Lamb.

4. Will Gortat end up being traded? If so, where?
Nah I think we keep the Gortat, at least until midseason.

5. What sized contract will McGee end up getting?
4years starting at $9m.

6. What team will make the most offseason moves?
Atlanta, if only because they have 6guys under contract. Scratch that, Boston only has 4 guys so they will make the most by default :)

7. What team will be perceived as the "Big Winner" of a trade?
Houston

8. Mayo or Gay? Which one will stay in Memphis?
Rudy, I don't think anyone wants to eat that contract.

9. Where will Gasol be playing next year?
LA, for the same reason.

10. Who will Ray Allen be playing for?
Indiana

11. Where will Batum be playing?
Portland

12. What will happen with Eric Gordon?
He'll stay in NO.
User avatar
Qwigglez
Forum Mod - Suns
Forum Mod - Suns
Posts: 21,552
And1: 14,845
Joined: Jul 10, 2009
Contact:
     

Re: ARE YOU A WIZARD?? 

Post#3 » by Qwigglez » Mon May 21, 2012 10:44 am

1.) The Suns
2.) Also the Suns
3.) Perry Jones
4.) No, he will remain with the Suns
5.) 5 year 49million
6.) The Suns
7.) The Lakers
8.) Gay. Mayo will go to the Suns
9.) The Suns
10.) The Suns
11.) The Blazers.
12.) The Hornets will match any offer. He'll be injured again and only play 50 games.


Okay just kidding.
1- It's too early to tell, and I think it depends where the lottery balls drop this year. If somehow a miracle happens and the Suns get a top 3 pick, then the best situation happens for both Phoenix and Steve Nash. Suns get to start their rebuild, and Nash gets to play for a contender. If the Suns don't land a top 3 pick, well then it leaves options of trading for a top 6 pick, if this happens, same situation occurs, but we trade Gortat for the pick. If not, well then, the Suns will try and give it one more go with Nash at the helm, it's too hard for Sarver to just let him go without compensating the fans nothing in return. Overall, my gut is telling me it's time to say goodbye and I hope things work out best for both parties.

2- He's saying Dallas, but I don't see it happening. I think he stays with the Nets. The Nets do a S&T to get rid of Brook Lopez, only opening up a spot for Dwight the following offseason. Possibly to the Kings for Tyreke Evans or the Hawks for Josh Smith.

3- Difficult to say. I want to say No 3, but that won't happen as long as I'm a fan of the Suns. Eff it, that's where we're drafting. We're taking Andre Drummond.

4- After scenario above, then we're trading Gortat & Dudley to the Blazers for the No 7 and No 12 Pick. If the above doesn't happen then we're trading Gortat & Dudley to the Blazers for the No 6 & No 11 Pick. We're taking Jeremy Lamb with the 7th pick, and Austin Rivers at 12. ;)

5- 5 years 52mil.

6- The Suns, considering we have to fill more than half our roster. The Mavs are up there too. But their roster won't be as dramatic a change as the Suns.

7-Meh. Let me update this one later.

8- Mayo is gone. During the season perhaps the Grizzlies will trade Gay to the Nets for Gerald Wallace and fillers.

9- I'd say New York. Bold move, but I can see the Lakers (mainly Kobe) wanting Pau gone. Amare for Pau, funny to see the Lakers with two contracts eating up 50mil in salary.

10- Another bold prediction, but I can see the Spurs picking up Ray Allen. Manu coming off the bench with Stephen Jackson. Spurs will be straight nasty.

11- The Blazers, they'll match any offer.

12- He's staying with the Hornets, he's going to get his numbers, a volume scorer, but he won't be on a contending team in a while. I say he plays 50 games this upcoming season.


I'd like to be the first to say I will probably be the biggest muggle here. :cry:
DRK
RealGM
Posts: 12,178
And1: 3,609
Joined: Feb 28, 2010
Location: Kentucky Suns
Contact:
   

Re: ARE YOU A WIZARD?? 

Post#4 » by DRK » Mon May 21, 2012 11:32 am

1. I used to think that Nash would be 100% back, but now I'm not too sure if our FO even wants him back. From the latest articles I have read, I feel the FO wants to move on, past the "Nash Era." A 3 year contract would be too much for this team going nowhere with a 38 year old point guard.

Nash goes.... Toronto is my best guess.

2. Williams will stay in Brooklyn.

3. 13th pick, I take a punt and say we take Rivers.

4. If Nash is gone, Gortat is gone too. Either to Portland or Boston. I think Portland.

5. 4 years, 42 million.

6. Orlando Magic. Either to get Dwight Help, or to prepare for life after Dwight.

7. I want to say the Suns, but I have a hunch it'll be the Jazz.

8. Gay. Mayo is as good as gone.

9. Houston Rockets.

10. Pacers.

11. Portland. They aint letting him go.

12. Hornets. No question. The new face of their franchise.
MrMiyagi wrote:Lob to DA for the win
User avatar
mirv
Junior
Posts: 301
And1: 47
Joined: Jul 12, 2010
Location: Victoria, Australia
 

Re: ARE YOU A WIZARD?? 

Post#5 » by mirv » Mon May 21, 2012 1:39 pm

1. How will this Nash situation play out? Where will he end up?
Pacers

2. Where will Williams end up?
Nets

3. What position player will the Suns end up drafting? Who will we end up drafting?
Some SG or PG, probably Rivers

4. Will Gortat end up being traded? If so, where?
Nah, he'll stay

5. What sized contract will McGee end up getting?
4 yrs 10 per


6. What team will make the most offseason moves?
Suns

7. What team will be perceived as the "Big Winner" of a trade?
The Nets, something big will happen.

8. Mayo or Gay? Which one will stay in Memphis?
Gay stays

9. Where will Gasol be playing next year?
He'll stay in LA

10. Who will Ray Allen be playing for?
Idk, Knicks?

11. Where will Batum be playing?
Portland

12. What will happen with Eric Gordon?
He's not going anywhere, He'd enjoy being the number 1 player on the team for a while.
Sup?
User avatar
sunskerr
General Manager
Posts: 9,748
And1: 5,952
Joined: Feb 20, 2010
 

Re: ARE YOU A WIZARD?? 

Post#6 » by sunskerr » Mon May 21, 2012 2:16 pm

1. How will this Nash situation play out? Where will he end up?
Miami

2. Where will Williams end up?
Deron Williams? Dallas. Would be the smart move if he wants to compete. Since this is a Kerrsed topic, he could mean Terrence Williams. :lol:

3. What position player will the Suns end up drafting? Who will we end up drafting?
I think we will draft a wing. A SG, specifically.

4. Will Gortat end up being traded? If so, where?
No idea, but "take a stab in the dark"? Portland. He looks like he'd be a good fit there.

5. What sized contract will McGee end up getting?
10m increasing by 1m per year

6. What team will make the most offseason moves?
Us (I hope)

7. What team will be perceived as the "Big Winner" of a trade?
Lakers

8. Mayo or Gay? Which one will stay in Memphis?
Gay will stay

9. Where will Gasol be playing next year?
Houston has a big erection for Pau

10. Who will Ray Allen be playing for?
The heck I know. BLAH Celtics

11. Where will Batum be playing?
Portland

12. What will happen with Eric Gordon?
Max contract to stay in Nawlins.


Made me realize how much BS professional sportswriters get to throw out every day.
User avatar
GrantHill
Veteran
Posts: 2,680
And1: 74
Joined: Apr 17, 2011
Location: France
   

Re: ARE YOU A WIZARD?? 

Post#7 » by GrantHill » Mon May 21, 2012 2:35 pm

1. How will this Nash situation play out? Where will he end up?
Phoenix

2. Where will Williams end up?
Brooklyn

3. What position player will the Suns end up drafting? Who will we end up drafting?
Shooting guard / Austin Rivers

4. Will Gortat end up being traded? If so, where?
No

5. What sized contract will McGee end up getting?
7 million to start

6. What team will make the most offseason moves?
Brooklyn

7. What team will be perceived as the "Big Winner" of a trade?
Brooklyn

8. Mayo or Gay? Which one will stay in Memphis?
Gay

9. Where will Gasol be playing next year?
Lakers

10. Who will Ray Allen be playing for?
Clippers

11. Where will Batum be playing?
Trail Blazers

12. What will happen with Eric Gordon?
Hornets will match max. offer sheet.
Hill on Nash going to the Lakers: ā€œThat’s like transferring from Duke and going to Carolina.ā€
schnakenpopanz
General Manager
Posts: 8,915
And1: 3,203
Joined: Dec 05, 2008
Location: Germany
Contact:
 

Re: ARE YOU A WIZARD?? 

Post#8 » by schnakenpopanz » Mon May 21, 2012 2:50 pm

1. How will this Nash situation play out? Where will he end up?
he will resign with the suns, a 3 year deal with last year a team option.

2. Where will Williams end up?
he will join the mavs.

3. What position player will the Suns end up drafting? Who will we end up drafting?
suns will draft sullinger. or best player available.

4. Will Gortat end up being traded? If so, where?
no he stays if nash stays.

5. What sized contract will McGee end up getting?
back loaded 4 years 45 million.

6. What team will make the most offseason moves?
i think it will be the lakers. gasol on the move. kobe goin nuts after 2 exits in the playoffs.

7. What team will be perceived as the "Big Winner" of a trade?
the hornets will do very well. but i think the pacers have some good choices to do.

8. Mayo or Gay? Which one will stay in Memphis?
neither :D

9. Where will Gasol be playing next year?
rockets finally.

10. Who will Ray Allen be playing for?
suns

11. Where will Batum be playing?
portland or new orleans

12. What will happen with Eric Gordon?
indiana pacers.
Ishiba is a BUSINESS MAN!
Gorilla Warfare
Lead Assistant
Posts: 4,785
And1: 2,325
Joined: Jun 18, 2008
   

Re: ARE YOU A WIZARD?? 

Post#9 » by Gorilla Warfare » Mon May 21, 2012 4:33 pm

I don't want to be associated with the Wizards...
User avatar
b-ball forever
General Manager
Posts: 7,737
And1: 498
Joined: Mar 17, 2006
Location: So long Jason Kidd

Re: ARE YOU A WIZARD?? 

Post#10 » by b-ball forever » Mon May 21, 2012 4:43 pm

1. How will this Nash situation play out? Where will he end up?

Nash stays with the Suns, for better or for worse.

2. Where will Williams end up?

Deron Williams stays with the Nets, Terrence Williams stays in Sactown, Derrick Williams stays in Minnesota, Lou Williams stays in Philly, Reggie Williams gets traded to the Clips, Sean Williams gets picked up by the Wizards, Shelden Williams becomes a Celtic, Marvin Williams remains a Hawk, Mo Williams stays in LA, Shawne Williams becomes a Bobcat, Jason Williams challenges Starbury in China.

3. What position player will the Suns end up drafting? Who will we end up drafting?

13th spot and draft Lillard.

4. Will Gortat end up being traded? If so, where?

Gortat stays.

5. What sized contract will McGee end up getting?

Sililar to Deandre Jordan, 10.5ish mill per.

6. What team will make the most offseason moves?

Portland.

7. What team will be perceived as the "Big Winner" of a trade?

Bulls.

8. Mayo or Gay? Which one will stay in Memphis?

Gay.

9. Where will Gasol be playing next year?

Pau gets traded to Indiana, Marc stay in Memphis.

10. Who will Ray Allen be playing for?

Bulls.

11. Where will Batum be playing?

Still a Blazer.

12. What will happen with Eric Gordon?

Still a Hornet
Image
User avatar
Stix
Lead Assistant
Posts: 5,337
And1: 2,655
Joined: Jul 26, 2007
Location: Phoenix
 

Re: ARE YOU A WIZARD?? 

Post#11 » by Stix » Mon May 21, 2012 6:43 pm

1. How will this Nash situation play out? Where will he end up?

NYK: Dual Sign and Trade action... Nash for Lin, seems to be the most likely scenario.

2. Where will Williams end up?

Dallas, I have been reading some articles and it seems like that's where he wanted to play all along. Cuban will stop at nothing to get the hometown hero.

3. What position player will the Suns end up drafting? Who will we end up drafting?

SG and/or a Big. Sullinger @ #6 draft day trade for Gortat, and then probably Rivers @ #13 (they have the same Agent)

4. Will Gortat end up being traded? If so, where?

Yes, to Portland for their pick (Sullinger)

5. What sized contract will McGee end up getting?

Someone will overpay him, around 9-10 mil per.

6. What team will make the most off-season moves?

Boston Celtics

7. What team will be perceived as the "Big Winner" of a trade?

L.A. Lakers, they will somehow rip off Minnesota in a trade for Gasol.

8. Mayo or Gay? Which one will stay in Memphis?

Gay

9. Where will Gasol be playing next year?

Minnesota T-wolves

10. Who will Ray Allen be playing for?

Dallas

11. Where will Batum be playing?


Trail Blazers

12. What will happen with Eric Gordon?

Hornets will retain him for the Max.
JasonDaPsycho
Starter
Posts: 2,002
And1: 9
Joined: Jul 03, 2009
Location: Los Angeles
   

Re: ARE YOU A WIZARD?? 

Post#12 » by JasonDaPsycho » Mon May 21, 2012 10:03 pm

1. How will this Nash situation play out? Where will he end up?
He won't stay. I wish he'll go for Miami. Not like I'm gonna start rooting for them though. At least Nash will have a chance to get to the Finals.

2. Where will Williams end up?
Dallas. There's no hope in New Jersey.

3. What position player will the Suns end up drafting? Who will we end up drafting?
We'll end up drafting either Harrison Barnes or Kendall Marshall, probably the latter.

4. Will Gortat end up being traded? If so, where?

I doubt Gortat will be traded. If he does, however, we'll do it for a mid-lottery pick

5. What sized contract will McGee end up getting?
4 years 32 million

6. What team will make the most offseason moves?
Los Angeles Lakers, because they'll whine about how they suck now because they failed to win a championship. Yea, they have two of the top 5 bigs in the league and Kobe is still complaining. Kobe is undoubtedly the most spoiled player in the league right now. If I'm Kobe, all I'll be doing is feed the ball to Gasol or Bynum all day. Take over in the fourth quarter if necessary.

7. What team will be perceived as the "Big Winner" of a trade?
Lakers

8. Mayo or Gay? Which one will stay in Memphis?
Mayo is gone. He's replaceable.

9. Where will Gasol be playing next year?
Philadelphia 76ers. Philly will send Iggy, Brand (through S&T) and a protected first for Gasol.

10. Who will Ray Allen be playing for?
Clippers should at least try to get him.

11. Where will Batum be playing?
He'll stick.

12. What will happen with Eric Gordon?

Phoenix will opt for him instead of James Harden. We'll end up signing him to a relatively bad deal.
Phoenix Suns
San Francisco 49ers
UCLA Bruins
User avatar
sunster
Junior
Posts: 255
And1: 7
Joined: Mar 26, 2012

Re: ARE YOU A WIZARD?? 

Post#13 » by sunster » Mon May 21, 2012 11:45 pm

1. How will this Nash situation play out? Where will he end up?
Nash will go...maybe Portland?

2. Where will Williams end up?
Brooklyn

3. What position player will the Suns end up drafting? Who will we end up drafting?
#6 & #13, either Barnes/Zeller (NC connection) or Sullinger/Rivers

4. Will Gortat end up being traded? If so, where?
Portland

5. What sized contract will McGee end up getting?
Value has risen since going to Denver - I say 5 years, avg of 11 per year.

6. What team will make the most offseason moves?
Trades? Atlanta
Signings? Boston

7. What team will be perceived as the "Big Winner" of a trade?
Hmmmmm...Portland?

8. Mayo or Gay? Which one will stay in Memphis?
Gay

9. Where will Gasol be playing next year?
L.A.

10. Who will Ray Allen be playing for?
Chicago? Portland? Dallas?
I'll say Dallas

11. Where will Batum be playing?
Portland rockin' with Steve and Marcin.

12. What will happen with Eric Gordon?
New Orleans

My answers are a mixture of what I think and what I hope :D

Extra - Suns 2012:
Hoping for: Dragic/Mayo/Barnes/Morris/Zeller
Likely: Brooks/Rivers/Dudley/Morris/Gortat
Image
User avatar
Kerrsed
Retired Mod
Retired Mod
Posts: 29,876
And1: 16,578
Joined: Mar 31, 2009
Location: Land of the Internet Memes
Contact:
     

Re: ARE YOU A WIZARD?? 

Post#14 » by Kerrsed » Mon May 21, 2012 11:50 pm

1. How will this Nash situation play out? Where will he end up?
I think he will end up with the Dallas. The Mav's will miss out on Deron, then Cuban will go into desperation mode, and sign Nash to a 3 year deal for Dirks sake. Helps that Nash already has a relationship with Dirk/Marion/VC/Kidd. Nash/VC/Marion/Dirk/Haywood will be the starting 5.

2. Where will Williams end up?
Brooklyn.

3. What position player will the Suns end up drafting? Who will we end up drafting?
SG. Rivers

4. Will Gortat end up being traded? If so, where?
Yes. Portland

5. What sized contract will McGee end up getting?
4 years $45M.

6. What team will make the most offseason moves?
Hornets.

7. What team will be perceived as the "Big Winner" of a trade?
Lakers. They always seem to do it.

8. Mayo or Gay? Which one will stay in Memphis?
I will go out on a limb and say Mayo will stay. Memphis is up against the cap and will trade Gay while he has value and while they can. I think he will end up in Toronto for Davis/James and a draft pick.

9. Where will Gasol be playing next year?
Houston

10. Who will Ray Allen be playing for?
New York. Lin/Allen/Melo/Amare/Chandler

11. Where will Batum be playing?
Portland. They will match any offer.

12. What will happen with Eric Gordon?
He will end up with the Pacers. Indiana will offer him a big contract, NO will match, then trade him to Indiana for a combo of Granger/1st.
Its #DUMPSTERFIRE SEASON! #TeamTRAINWRECK -KERRSED- The Mod, The Myth, The Legend
Image
User avatar
Ghost of Kleine
Master of Tweets
Posts: 16,327
And1: 9,037
Joined: Apr 13, 2012

Re: ARE YOU A WIZARD?? 

Post#15 » by Ghost of Kleine » Tue May 22, 2012 2:29 am

Kerrsed wrote:Image

??? Like a grand wizard? :lol: Anyways....

1. How will this Nash situation play out? Where will he end up?

2. Where will Williams end up?

3. What position player will the Suns end up drafting? Who will we end up drafting?

4. Will Gortat end up being traded? If so, where?

5. What sized contract will McGee end up getting?

6. What team will make the most offseason moves?

7. What team will be perceived as the "Big Winner" of a trade?

8. Mayo or Gay? Which one will stay in Memphis?

9. Where will Gasol be playing next year?

10. Who will Ray Allen be playing for?

11. Where will Batum be playing?

12. What will happen with Eric Gordon?


1- Although it seems highly unlikely, I believe he will go to the raptors(mainly for the 3 yr deal!) And because of his ties to all their personnel,growing up there etc.

2- Deron williams will stay in brooklyn, Mainly because of the new arena, that and stern will most likely make the trailblazers pick a top 3, so that they can convince him to stay because of that and the potential resigning of wallace, and the immenent trade for dwight!

3-Phoenix(unless we do a trade to acquire a higher pick) will draft a wing player in rivers or lamb! And IF they are off the board, they will take terrence jones.

4- IF we can move him in a deal to either portland,, or new orleans(preferably)Then yes! But honestly, My gut tells me that the suns front office will hold onto him at least up until the trade deadline citing great value of contract,for what he produces.So in the ned,NO! he won't be traded on draft night!

5- aproximately 4-5 yr. $ 9-11 milion or so.(dependent on market value).

6- Houston,As they'll most likely move both scola, dalembert and one of their first rounders for gasol!Wich the lakers will ultimately gladly accomodate, After the thunder hand them their asses in tonights game 5! And this will be a result of the lakers new owner, tightening his payroll,along with the impending lakers implosion.

7- The biggest winners of the offseason trades will be the orlando magic, As they'll finally face reality and move dwight to the brooklyn nets in return for brook lopez,the nets 2013, and 2015 first rounders and some fillers. They win cause at least now they didn't lose him for nothing.

8- Gay will stay, because their aren't any takers in this new cba for a contract his size.

9- Gasol will be playing in houston!

10- Ray allen will be playing for the suns, as our primary 2 guard with redd resigned to play backup, and brown released.

11- Batum will stay in portland.

12- Eric Gordon will be matched by new orleans, But will ultimately not sign, and take less money to go to indiana.

That's my wizard prediction! If I'm right, just do a celebratory pic. of babby or blanks in a gandalf hat and saruman type pic k? :D
Image
JPHX
Freshman
Posts: 99
And1: 4
Joined: Feb 10, 2009

Re: ARE YOU A WIZARD?? 

Post#16 » by JPHX » Tue May 22, 2012 4:41 am

1. How will this Nash situation play out? Where will he end up?

back in Phoenix

2. Where will Williams end up?

Dallas

3. What position player will the Suns end up drafting? Who will we end up drafting?

They will be going wing. I would like them to go Lamb but doubt he drops to #13. Rivers if not Lamb

4. Will Gortat end up being traded? If so, where?

No. Gortat stays

5. What sized contract will McGee end up getting?

4year/36mil frontloaded

6. What team will make the most offseason moves?

Lakers. Pretty evident they need a shakeup.

7. What team will be perceived as the "Big Winner" of a trade?

Unfortunately LA :(

8. Mayo or Gay? Which one will stay in Memphis?

The answer to this question is Gay

9. Where will Gasol be playing next year?

Orlando

10. Who will Ray Allen be playing for?

Phoenix :pray:

11. Where will Batum be playing?

Portland

12. What will happen with Eric Gordon?

stays with Hornets
7Insomniac
Junior
Posts: 359
And1: 1
Joined: May 28, 2010

Re: ARE YOU A WIZARD?? 

Post#17 » by 7Insomniac » Tue May 22, 2012 8:38 am

1. How will this Nash situation play out? Where will he end up?
He leaves to New York. I've been saying this from the start of the season, no reason to change now.
2. Where will Williams end up?
Signs with Dallas
3. What position player will the Suns end up drafting? Who will we end up drafting?
SG, Austin Rivers
4. Will Gortat end up being traded? If so, where?
No
5. What sized contract will McGee end up getting?
Too much
6. What team will make the most offseason moves?
Brooklyn Nets
7. What team will be perceived as the "Big Winner" of a trade?
Suns
8. Mayo or Gay? Which one will stay in Memphis?
Gay
9. Where will Gasol be playing next year?
Houston
10. Who will Ray Allen be playing for?
Miami
11. Where will Batum be playing?
Brooklyn
12. What will happen with Eric Gordon?
Stays in NO
User avatar
bwgood77
Global Mod
Global Mod
Posts: 98,039
And1: 60,941
Joined: Feb 06, 2009
Location: Austin
Contact:
   

Re: ARE YOU A WIZARD?? 

Post#18 » by bwgood77 » Thu May 24, 2012 12:13 am

1. How will this Nash situation play out? Where will he end up?

My guess is that it ultimately will come down to Dallas and Phoenix. If Dallas doesn't get DWill, I think there is a good possibility they make a run at him, and with Marion and Dirk there, and of course his previous stint there, it could be enticing. I'm just not sure how much Cuban will offer. My guess is he won't want to offer as much as Phx will, and maybe not even more than one year. I don't think he will take the pay cut to go to Miami and NY, and I'm not sure the players on those teams (ball dominators) are the types of players he really wants to play with, ESPECIALLY for a huge discount. I really can't see him going to Toronto in the end. My gut ultimately says he comes back.

2. Where will Williams end up?

I think he stays in Brooklyn, but I wouldn't count out a trade to the Lakers, especially if that could net the Nets (no pun originally intended) Gasol to possibly pair with or trade for Dwight. Having said that, under the right circumstances, if DWill gets traded to LA (or possibly if he signs with Dallas), and Brooklyn ends up with Gasol and/or Dwight, I think Brooklyn suddenly becomes another fairly strong possibility for Nash.

3. What position player will the Suns end up drafting? Who will we end up drafting?

Shooting guard or possibly a small forward. Terrence Ross and if he isn't there I'm not sure...might revisit....I wanna say Terrence Jones or Harkless but I'm not sure they're range out to three is quite good enough. Obviously Jeremy Lamb if he is there.

4. Will Gortat end up being traded? If so, where?

No, I don't see any reason or heard any buzz about this other than on these boards. They won't know for sure about Nash until after the draft. We could always trade him later when our needs are more defined (like after free agency or at the trade deadline if we are really bad anyway and we see a situation where a team NEEDS a center and can trade us young prospects/picks...we wait until a team needs a vet to put them over the top like when we traded Delk and Rodney Rogers to Boston for Joe Johnson.)

5. What sized contract will McGee end up getting?

Probably way too much, like 4 years, $50M or so. With so many teams with cap space, and guys like DeAndre Jordan getting that, some desperate team will offer him something like that. Maybe a little less, but way too much.

6. What team will make the most offseason moves?

Probably Brooklyn or Orlando. Possibly LAL.

7. What team will be perceived as the "Big Winner" of a trade?

Brooklyn

8. Mayo or Gay? Which one will stay in Memphis?

Gay...too expensive to trade for, for someone else given the compounded luxury tax in 2013.

9. Where will Gasol be playing next year?

I guess I have to say Houston, since it appears they want him. I wouldn't be too surprised with a bunch of different scenarios, including going to the Grizz to join his brother for Zach Randolph.

10. Who will Ray Allen be playing for?

Phoenix

11. Where will Batum be playing?

Portland

12. What will happen with Eric Gordon?

Stays in New Orleans...matches a max offer. Would love to see him in Phx though and hope they give it a shot.


Edited to change NJ to Brooklyn
When asked how Fascism starts, Bertrand Russell once said:
"First, they fascinate the fools. Then, they muzzle the intelligent."
User avatar
RunSunRun
Veteran
Posts: 2,789
And1: 723
Joined: Apr 25, 2010
Location: PHX
       

Re: ARE YOU A WIZARD?? 

Post#19 » by RunSunRun » Thu May 24, 2012 10:51 pm

1. How will this Nash situation play out? Where will he end up?

Don't think our FO wants to make the moves that would want to make Nash stay in Phoenix. Nash will graciously bow out, the fans will call for the heads of Sarver and the FO, and Nash will sign with...the Miami Heat.

2. Where will Williams end up?

Brooklyn, unless Cuban pulls off some miracle where he can bring both Howard and Deron to play with Dirk in Dallas.

3. What position player will the Suns end up drafting? Who will we end up drafting?

SG, unfortunately Rivers it looks like unless by some miracle we end up in the top 3

4. Will Gortat end up being traded? If so, where?

Yes, no sense in keeping Gortat if going for a full rebuild. I believe we trade him back to the Eastern Conference for a pick or for a talented PG (Jennings maybe)

5. What sized contract will McGee end up getting?

11 million, 4 or 5 years

6. What team will make the most offseason moves?

My darkhorse candidate, the Bobcats. Get Sloan as a coach, draft well, and get a couple key free agents.

7. What team will be perceived as the "Big Winner" of a trade?

Hard to say, but I'd wager whoever gets Dwight Howard and I'd imagine its going to be the Brooklyn Nets.

8. Mayo or Gay? Which one will stay in Memphis?

Rudy Gay for sure, Mayo will get overpaid based on potential (again) even though he doesn't deserve more than the league minimum.

9. Where will Gasol be playing next year?

Memphis...oh you mean the "other" Gasol?
I'm going to say he gets traded to the Eastern Conference, the team being the Toronto Raptors. I don't have a valid reason or any idea on who would be traded, but the Raptors can't help themselves with Euro big men, :lol:

10. Who will Ray Allen be playing for?

Another dark horse pick...the San Antonio Spurs. Still a little left in the tank for Parker/Manu/Duncan, add some more depth and win another title or two, even if they do manage to win the title this year again. Crazy what a good, smart FO can do for a franchise.

11. Where will Batum be playing?

Portland, he will be get some crazy offers, but the Blazers will hold onto him.

12. What will happen with Eric Gordon?

Don't see him leaving NO, he'll end up getting a max or near max contract.
User avatar
pidi
Veteran
Posts: 2,631
And1: 143
Joined: Apr 06, 2006
Location: South of Germany
Contact:

Re: ARE YOU A WIZARD?? 

Post#20 » by pidi » Tue May 29, 2012 7:37 pm

everytime i read this topic i think of this one :-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWWXKnN7xao

1. How will this Nash situation play out? Where will he end up?
still a sun, chasing a playoff spot

2. Where will Williams end up?
Mavs

3. What position player will the Suns end up drafting? Who will we end up drafting?
the best available, to be honest, don“t know if there are any god players

4. Will Gortat end up being traded? If so, where?
stays

5. What sized contract will McGee end up getting?
4 yrs 8 per


6. What team will make the most offseason moves?
Mavs

7. What team will be perceived as the "Big Winner" of a trade?
Lakers, History repeats itself

8. Mayo or Gay? Which one will stay in Memphis?
Gay

9. Where will Gasol be playing next year?
Fakers

10. Who will Ray Allen be playing for?
celtics

11. Where will Batum be playing?
phx

12. What will happen with Eric Gordon?
nothing, stays :-)
Image

Props to the great one
_________________________________________________________________

Return to Phoenix Suns