The 2013 free agency thread.

catch20two · Post #841 » by **catch20two** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 3:07 am

Mully is going to stink that ish up in LA :lol:

I can see him getting buried on the bench rather early because of his bad shot selection on such a contender. Either way I think he's lucky to land a gig on the Clippers with Doc and CP3, especially a multi-year deal.

Post #842 » by **Diop** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 3:09 am

I remember reading an article where Doc Rivers said they had to have a stretch 4 and it immediately made me think of Mullens.

Just the threat that he might hit a shot will be worthwhile for their offence.

Liver_Pooty · Post #843 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 3:24 am

Mullens might see 10 minutes a game in Clipperland. It was still a good trade in my eyes us trading a second rounder for him. Low risk High reward. The kid has the talent, too bad hes an absolute idiot as far as basketball goes.

James Gatz · Post #844 » by **James Gatz** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 3:39 am

I'm glad to see him go. I hated watching him play basketball.

Liver_Pooty · Post #845 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 3:53 am

James Gatz wrote:I'm glad to see him go. I hated watching him play basketball.

I hated watching him because it was watching potential go to waste.

HornetJail · Post #846 » by **HornetJail** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 4:28 am

I have a gut feeling he's going to realize at least some of his potential there, with Chris Paul feeding him lobs and such.

We had no use for him though with all the bigs we brought in this summer.

Eoghan · Post #847 » by **Eoghan** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 4:43 am

catch20two wrote:Daye is still on the market? Sign him up! I didn't even know it since nobody has been talking about him. He'd be the perfect cheap solution for us as a combo forward that can shoot 3s.

He really sucks. Not a bright basketball player.

catch20two · Post #848 » by **catch20two** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 4:55 am

BrotherDave wrote:
catch20two wrote:Daye is still on the market? Sign him up! I didn't even know it since nobody has been talking about him. He'd be the perfect cheap solution for us as a combo forward that can shoot 3s.

He really sucks. Not a bright basketball player.

He don't suck. He has talent. He's tall. He can shoot. He can create his own shot. He might not be the brightest ball player but he's smarter than Mullens. If we signed him it would be for the minimum. What do you expect with the little bit of cap space we have left? A all-star? Daye would be a good acquisition if we could get him.

Eoghan · Post #849 » by **Eoghan** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 5:04 am

catch20two wrote:
BrotherDave wrote:
catch20two wrote:Daye is still on the market? Sign him up! I didn't even know it since nobody has been talking about him. He'd be the perfect cheap solution for us as a combo forward that can shoot 3s.

He really sucks. Not a bright basketball player.

He don't suck. He has talent. He's tall. He can shoot. He can create his own shot. He might not be the brightest ball player but he's smarter than Mullens. If we signed him it would be for the minimum. What do you expect with the little bit of cap space we have left? A all-star? Daye would be a good acquisition if we could get him.

Why isn't he still playing for the Pistons then? Can't beat out Kyle "The Count" Singler for minutes? Hmm.

catch20two · Post #850 » by **catch20two** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 5:14 am

Just a matter of preference I guess and he was spare parts as an expiring in the Rudy Gay trade last year. Daye is better than Singler. What cheap solution player(s) are you interested in to round out the rest of our 15-man roster?

Eoghan · Post #851 » by **Eoghan** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 5:32 am

catch20two wrote:Just a matter of preference I guess and he was spare parts as an expiring in the Rudy Gay trade last year. Daye is better than Singler. What cheap solution player(s) are you interested in to round out the rest of our 15-man roster?

I wouldn't hate it but I just think he's easily as dumb as Mullens. He reminds me of a tall, skinny Austin Rivers without the handles. I'd like to add anybody that would take Gordon's minutes though. I'd send Adrien packing and possibly trade Haywood and replace them both with an undrafted guy like Mbakwe, Carmichael or Howell personally. Brandon Paul would be a nice get.

amcoolio · Post #852 » by **amcoolio** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 5:38 am

BrotherDave wrote:
catch20two wrote:
BrotherDave wrote:He really sucks. Not a bright basketball player.

He don't suck. He has talent. He's tall. He can shoot. He can create his own shot. He might not be the brightest ball player but he's smarter than Mullens. If we signed him it would be for the minimum. What do you expect with the little bit of cap space we have left? A all-star? Daye would be a good acquisition if we could get him.

Why isn't he still playing for the Pistons then? Can't beat out Kyle "The Count" Singler for minutes? Hmm.

Daye's done. Hes got 2 years left in the NBA, max.

catch20two · Post #853 » by **catch20two** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 5:53 am

BrotherDave wrote:
catch20two wrote:Just a matter of preference I guess and he was spare parts as an expiring in the Rudy Gay trade last year. Daye is better than Singler. What cheap solution player(s) are you interested in to round out the rest of our 15-man roster?

I wouldn't hate it but I just think he's easily as dumb as Mullens. He reminds me of a tall, skinny Austin Rivers without the handles. I'd like to add anybody that would take Gordon's minutes though. I'd send Adrien packing and possibly trade Haywood and replace them both with an undrafted guy like Mbakwe, Carmichael or Howell personally. Brandon Paul would be a nice get.

I don't think any of those guys you named are better than Daye...or Adrien for that matter since you want to send him packing. Mbakwe is Biz-like. I like Carmichael and wouldn't mind him on our team. Howell isn't NBA material and his dismal summer league performances prove that. Paul is OK but barely a 40 FG% shooter.

LamarMatic7 · Post #854 » by **LamarMatic7** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 1:39 pm

Am I the only one who just doesn't see Mullens being ready for playoffs minutes yet? If I were Doc Rivers, I wouldn't feel good about giving him even 10 minutes off the bench during post-season.

James Gatz · Post #855 » by **James Gatz** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 1:43 pm

LamarMatic7 wrote:Am I the only one who just doesn't see Mullens being ready for playoffs minutes yet? If I were Doc Rivers, I wouldn't feel good about giving him even 10 minutes off the bench during post-season.

Their big man rotation is going to keep them from being a contender.

So far all they have is Blake/DJ/Mully

LamarMatic7 · Post #856 » by **LamarMatic7** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 2:23 pm

James Gatz wrote:
LamarMatic7 wrote:Am I the only one who just doesn't see Mullens being ready for playoffs minutes yet? If I were Doc Rivers, I wouldn't feel good about giving him even 10 minutes off the bench during post-season.

Their big man rotation is going to keep them from being a contender.

So far all they have is Blake/DJ/Mully

So, basically, the same story that last year. I think I would even rather have the fat Lamar Odom than Mully considering that either they have to start trusting DJ in fourth quarters or play the back-up four (Mullens, in this case) they have.

Snidely FC · Post #857 » by **Snidely FC** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 2:29 pm

catch20two wrote:What cheap solution player(s) are you interested in to round out the rest of our 15-man roster?

Jack Cooley 15/10 in SL, high BBIQ - watch him tonight w/ MEM vs. Cats
Matt Howard role player, high BBIQ - watch him tonight w/MEM vs. Cats

Coby Carl - I know, but this guy is a facilitator extraordinaire, averaged almost 7 assists/game in DLeague last year, cheap, extremely high IQ, would be a great fit backing up SG/SF.
Micah Downs 6'8 SF 54% 3pters in SL (Mike Miller type SF)
D.J. Kennedy 6'6 excellent job running point for MIA in SL
Elias Harris 6'8 active SF 10/6 for LAL
John Shurna 6'9 SF 53% 3pters
Arinze Onuaku, bigger & stronger than Adrien, rebounding beast
Carleton Scott 6'8 SF 45% 3 pt shooter
Eloy Vargas 6'11 rebounder, space taker
Demitri McCamey, 6'3, better PG than Brandon Paul(who's really a SG)

Also,
Diante Garrett - if he is odd man out in crowded PHX PG slot, second leading assist man in SL behind Shroder.
Daniel Orton - probably odd man out in OKC, if he's cut still only 22, space eater, rebounder.

Just some ideas to throw out there.

catch20two · Post #858 » by **catch20two** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 3:08 pm

Snidely FC wrote:
catch20two wrote:What cheap solution player(s) are you interested in to round out the rest of our 15-man roster?

Jack Cooley 15/10 in SL, high BBIQ - watch him tonight w/ MEM vs. Cats
Matt Howard role player, high BBIQ - watch him tonight w/MEM vs. Cats

Coby Carl - I know, but this guy is a facilitator extraordinaire, averaged almost 7 assists/game in DLeague last year, cheap, extremely high IQ, would be a great fit backing up SG/SF.
Micah Downs 6'8 SF 54% 3pters in SL (Mike Miller type SF)
D.J. Kennedy 6'6 excellent job running point for MIA in SL
Elias Harris 6'8 active SF 10/6 for LAL
John Shurna 6'9 SF 53% 3pters
Arinze Onuaku, bigger & stronger than Adrien, rebounding beast
Carleton Scott 6'8 SF 45% 3 pt shooter
Eloy Vargas 6'11 rebounder, space taker
Demitri McCamey, 6'3, better PG than Brandon Paul(who's really a SG)

Also,
Diante Garrett - if he is odd man out in crowded PHX PG slot, second leading assist man in SL behind Shroder.
Daniel Orton - probably odd man out in OKC, if he's cut still only 22, space eater, rebounder.

Just some ideas to throw out there.

Nice. I like Downs, Kennedy, Harris, Vargas, McCamey, and Garrett off your list. All sensible ideas.

Eoghan · Post #859 » by **Eoghan** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 8:08 pm

catch20two wrote:
BrotherDave wrote:
catch20two wrote:Just a matter of preference I guess and he was spare parts as an expiring in the Rudy Gay trade last year. Daye is better than Singler. What cheap solution player(s) are you interested in to round out the rest of our 15-man roster?

I wouldn't hate it but I just think he's easily as dumb as Mullens. He reminds me of a tall, skinny Austin Rivers without the handles. I'd like to add anybody that would take Gordon's minutes though. I'd send Adrien packing and possibly trade Haywood and replace them both with an undrafted guy like Mbakwe, Carmichael or Howell personally. Brandon Paul would be a nice get.

I don't think any of those guys you named are better than Daye...or Adrien for that matter since you want to send him packing. Mbakwe is Biz-like. I like Carmichael and wouldn't mind him on our team. Howell isn't NBA material and his dismal summer league performances prove that. Paul is OK but barely a 40 FG% shooter.

Dismal? He's only gotten 10 mpg. If DJ White is NBA material than Howell is NBA starter material.

catch20two · Post #860 » by **catch20two** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 8:34 pm

BrotherDave wrote:Dismal? He's only gotten 10 mpg. If DJ White is NBA material than Howell is NBA starter material.

...and I don't think D.J. White is NBA material, at least not anymore. White has nothing to do with it anyway. He's a 5 year pro and they have totally different skill sets.

Despite only getting 10 mpg Howell's per 36 stats would be 6 points and 7 rebounds still on 29% shooting. He's simply not producing. That's why he's not getting any minutes. I understand that you might be a NC State fan but you have to take the rose colored glasses off and realize that he's mad avvy as in average at basketball.