When we get healthy.......

Niko23 · Post #1 » by **Niko23** » Sun Mar 9, 2008 5:23 pm

Top to Bottom, Are we the deepest team in the league?

Post #2 » by **TheOUTLAW** » Sun Mar 9, 2008 6:04 pm

I definitely wouldn't go that far since there are quite a few teams with more talent than we have. But we have way more depth than we had previously

Benedict_Boozer · Post #3 » by **Benedict_Boozer** » Sun Mar 9, 2008 8:37 pm

We will have great depth but we still don't have that 1 other star player to complement Lebron.

Ferry will need to add that piece via our expirings in the offseason

Niko23 · Post #4 » by **Niko23** » Sun Mar 9, 2008 11:27 pm

Who is on the radar in the offseason for us to trade for?

Wally plus Damon could be a great package.....

I just dont know who comes to mind

Post #5 » by **TheOUTLAW** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:16 am

The trade deadline has already passed

Niko23 · Post #6 » by **Niko23** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:30 am

Ferry will need to add that piece via our expirings in the offseason

Benedict_Boozer · Post #7 » by **Benedict_Boozer** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:09 am

Niko23 wrote:Who is on the radar in the offseason for us to trade for?

Wally plus Damon could be a great package.....

I just dont know who comes to mind

Good question. I've thought about it and the guys on the block right now just don't seem that great - e.g. VC, Jermaine O'Neal, etc.

We need a big man upgrade because Z is getting up there in age, but we also need a scoring wing with some size. Ferry has his work cut out for him.

One guy worth considering his Andre Iguodala. He was upset with the Sixers last contract offer and turned it down. If they decide they don't want to pay him big $, they might consider a sign and trade.

L&H_05 · Post #8 » by **L&H_05** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:55 am

Well, every team has 15 players, so what exactly are we deep at ?

Post #9 » by **B Mac** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:02 am

Mr. Elton Brand.

Hydroponic3385 · Post #10 » by **Hydroponic3385** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:14 am

B Mac wrote:Mr. Elton Brand.

Would expirings and draft picks be enough for him? I suppose they may have enough at the F/C positions with Kaman, Al Thornton and perhaps a big in the draft, but I'd have to believe they could get much more for Brand in a trade than the Cavs can offer.

It's a very nice wish though :nod:

Jellybeans8 · Post #11 » by **Jellybeans8** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 9:32 pm

I wouldn't go that far.

Farmar
Vujacic
Ariza/Walton
Radmanovich
Turaif/Mbenga

easily to be honest

Post #12 » by **B Mac** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 10:41 pm

Gibson > Farmar
Szczerbiak > Vujacic
D. Brown > Ariza
J. Smith > Radmanovich
Varejao > Turiaf

The only thing I might give the Lakers the advantage on would be if Wally and Devin switched spots and then Vujacic would be better than Devin. I am of course assuming that Wally plays like the player he has been his whole career. If you want to talk starting 5 then you easily have us, but your bench guys are not better than ours.

LiquidFire · Post #13 » by **LiquidFire** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 11:26 pm

i DO NOT want vince carter, michael redd, j.oneil.

i DO want elton brand, mike miller, andrea igudala, probably others.

okafor would be nice too... i cant think right now

heathmalc · Post #14 » by **heathmalc** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 2:33 pm

To be honest, the guy we need is a BIG who plays offense as well as Drew did, but also plays good or great defense.

I don't see us getting Elton Brand.

I think Oneal may be a possibility. Speakung of him.... why is everyone down on him? He was considered one of the top 5 players in the league 2 years ago before his injury! I think adding him would be an awesome addition and would probably be our big #2 that LeBron has needed. He has reportedly made a full recovery, and if that is the case, getting him may qualify as one of the biggest steals in NBA history.

Hydroponic3385 · Post #15 » by **Hydroponic3385** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 3:31 pm

What would it take to get J. Oneil at this stage in his career? Are combos of expirings such as (pick two, maybe three) Wally, Smith, Snow and Damon, plus a draft pick or a guy like Sasha, enough to get him?

heathmalc · Post #16 » by **heathmalc** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 4:50 pm

Hydroponic3385 wrote:What would it take to get J. Oneil at this stage in his career? Are combos of expirings such as (pick two, maybe three) Wally, Smith, Snow and Damon, plus a draft pick or a guy like Sasha, enough to get him?

My guess is that we could definitely put together a package for him.

Indiana would want a BIG in return. One that has a bright future. That means that Varejao would need to be included.

I could see a Varejao,Szczerbiak, and a 1st round pick getting the deal done.

Jermaine O'Neal has made it pretty clear he doesn't want to be in Indiana any longer, but he wont opt out this season because it'd be hard to get the same contract w/o showing a year of good dominance.

It also wouldn't surprise me if we had to give-up 2 first round picks for him...plus Varejao and Szczerbiak.

Indiana would be interested in Wally due to their Coach's (O'Brien) offensive philosophy.... which is to chuck as many 3-pointers as possible.

I'd give-up Varejao and 2 #1 picks in a heart-beat if Indiana would bite.

Benedict_Boozer · Post #17 » by **Benedict_Boozer** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:16 pm

Pass on Jermaine O'neal. He's seen his better days and is way too injury prone for my tastes.

I guess if we could keep our depth with Ben Wallace/Joe Smith I might consider it. But I'm not keen on giving up a 1st rounder.