The 2013 NBA Free Agency Thread

AWIZZINGBULLET · Post #1 » by **AWIZZINGBULLET** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 3:09 am

http://www.hoopsworld.com/2013-nba-free-agents

Would love if the Wizards were somehow able to bring in Paul Milsap. He made 8mil last season, have no idea what type of dollar amount he'll demand but I think he'd be a nice fit both offensively and defensively for the Wizards.

Post #2 » by **nate33** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 1:09 pm

It's not possible. All we have is the MLE and Millsap will cost more.

JAR69 · Post #3 » by **JAR69** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 3:40 pm

Is the bi-annual exception available? (Not for Millsap, obviously.)

AWIZZINGBULLET · Post #4 » by **AWIZZINGBULLET** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 8:54 pm

nate33 wrote:It's not possible. All we have is the MLE and Millsap will cost more.

Even with a trade of Trevor Ariza?

MikeTheKid · Post #5 » by **MikeTheKid** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:18 am

nate33 wrote:It's not possible. All we have is the MLE and Millsap will cost more.

Is it just the MLE or do we have the Mini MLE or BAE??? David West stretch 4 though?

Post #6 » by **nate33** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:33 am

Yes, we have the BAE as well. But I didn't consider that to be relevant since we're talking about adding Millsap. Neither the MLE nor the BAE would be enough for West either.

We're going to use the MLE on Webster. We will use the BAE on a backup PG unless we can find one for the vet minimum.

MikeTheKid · Post #7 » by **MikeTheKid** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:49 am

nate33 wrote:Yes, we have the BAE as well. But I didn't consider that to be relevant since we're talking about adding Millsap. Neither the MLE nor the BAE would be enough for West either.

We're going to use the MLE on Webster. We will use the BAE on a backup PG unless we can find one for the vet minimum.

And that's why if we use the MLE on Martell and Okariza opt-in for next season we might as well resign AJ and draft a stretch 4 in the draft or wing unless EG can work up a smart trade, wait its EG so you never know what could happen

EDIT: Sweeping through that list if we could bring Maynor or Jarrett Jack home to the DMV id be a very happy camper

SUPERBALLMAN · Post #8 » by **SUPERBALLMAN** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 12:47 am

Anyone like Dunleavy as a FA target? Jamison?

MikeTheKid · Post #9 » by **MikeTheKid** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 1:58 pm

^^^ Would be a good pickup to provide scoring off the bench, hes made 3.75m so we could steal him for the Mini MLE if we have it.

MikeTheKid · Post #10 » by **MikeTheKid** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 2:20 pm

Byron Mullens is a RFA, do you think CHA will give Mullens the QO??? Would you go after him?

Post #11 » by **nate33** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 3:26 pm

SUPERBALLMAN wrote:Anyone like Dunleavy as a FA target? Jamison?

Jamison is declining rapidly. His defense is atrocious at this point. I'd take him on a one-year deal for the BAE, but that's as much as I would give him. He could probably do better elsewhere.

Dunleavy seems redundant here, assuming we resign Webster. If Webster walks, then I'd consider Dunleavy as a temporary stopgap, assuming we were unsuccessful in going after a younger player like Budinger. Again, I wouldn't sign him for more than 1 year.

Post #12 » by **nate33** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 3:26 pm

MikeTheKid wrote:Byron Mullens is a RFA, do you think CHA will give Mullens the QO??? Would you go after him?

No. Mullens stinks.

AFM · Post #13 » by **AFM** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 11:05 pm

And he's ugly.

verbal8 · Post #14 » by **verbal8** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 11:47 am

AWIZZINGBULLET wrote:http://www.hoopsworld.com/2013-nba-free-agents

One thing about the list is looking at the SFs available, it looks like an Ariza opt-out isn't too far fetched. Really given what is out there he looks like a full MLE option at SF. If the team is smart they might get a team option on the last year.

Post #15 » by **nate33** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 11:59 am

verbal8 wrote:
AWIZZINGBULLET wrote:http://www.hoopsworld.com/2013-nba-free-agents

One thing about the list is looking at the SFs available, it looks like an Ariza opt-out isn't too far fetched. Really given what is out there he looks like a full MLE option at SF. If the team is smart they might get a team option on the last year.

I figure he's worth at least the full MLE next year too. But if he sticks with his existing contract one more year, he'll make $2.7M more than the MLE.

I wonder if he is also looking at the same "with Wall" stats that I posted a few days ago. When alongside Wall, Ariza shoots 42% from 3-point range and has a .625 TS% overall. If his season averages next year can be a little closer to those "with Wall" numbers( because he'll plays alongside Wall more often next year), then it'll only boost his market value.

Post #16 » by **Ruzious** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 1:29 pm

Ariza has already said in no uncertain terms that he's not opting out, so I think we can put that thought to bed.

verbal8 · Post #17 » by **verbal8** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 3:26 pm

Ruzious wrote:Ariza has already said in no uncertain terms that he's not opting out, so I think we can put that thought to bed.

Nothing about Ariza personally, but there are plenty of cases where players have changed their mind to gain a financial advantage. I don't think opting out would be bad from a PR perspective for Ariza. If he stays with the Wizards he will be cheaper the first year. If he goes to the other team, he can claim(correctly) that he wanted a long term deal.

SUPERBALLMAN · Post #18 » by **SUPERBALLMAN** » Sun Apr 28, 2013 3:02 am

verbal8 wrote:
Ruzious wrote:Ariza has already said in no uncertain terms that he's not opting out, so I think we can put that thought to bed.

Nothing about Ariza personally, but there are plenty of cases where players have changed their mind to gain a financial advantage. I don't think opting out would be bad from a PR perspective for Ariza. If he stays with the Wizards he will be cheaper the first year. If he goes to the other team, he can claim(correctly) that he wanted a long term deal.

When does that decision officially have to be made? I wonder if it is before or after the draft, and if it is after could his decision be affected if the Wizards draft a SF such as Porter?

verbal8 · Post #19 » by **verbal8** » Sun Apr 28, 2013 3:52 am

SUPERBALLMAN wrote:
verbal8 wrote:
Ruzious wrote:Ariza has already said in no uncertain terms that he's not opting out, so I think we can put that thought to bed.

Nothing about Ariza personally, but there are plenty of cases where players have changed their mind to gain a financial advantage. I don't think opting out would be bad from a PR perspective for Ariza. If he stays with the Wizards he will be cheaper the first year. If he goes to the other team, he can claim(correctly) that he wanted a long term deal.

When does that decision officially have to be made? I wonder if it is before or after the draft, and if it is after could his decision be affected if the Wizards draft a SF such as Porter?

It would probably be before July 1st, since that is when the nba year starts. However it could vary by contract.

sfam · Post #20 » by **sfam** » Mon Apr 29, 2013 1:55 am

Jaret Jack is playing like a stud in the playoffs so far, and, apparently, is planning to resign w/Golden State. This means our Webster MLE plan looks intact. But Beno Udrih is way overpaid right now, and probably won't be making nearly that much next year. If Orlando goes PG in the draft, I wonder if Udrih is available for the BAE. If not him, Jamaal Tinsley might be good to bring in for that or less.