Post#415 » by Karmaloop » Mon Jan 25, 2010 7:19 pm
I'd figure I would give everyone an update where I stand on my players.
Louis Williams - He's on a very team friendly contract as he's making about the MLE, a little below it actually, but has been productive. Willing to move him, but not going to just take any regular deal for him.
D.J. Augustin - I'm really high on him, so he's not going to come cheap. To get him, you are going to have to get a point guard prospect I like better.
Michael Redd - While he probably is overpaid, he is still a very good shooting guard in the league despite the last two years. Moving him is a priority because he's got no future in Indianapolis.
Quentin Richardson - Like the fact that he is expiring, so I'm not going to take on a contract past next year for him. You'll also need to add some incentive because I have absolutely no motivation to move him. I'm not saying I want an elite prospect, but at least something that adds value.
Kyle Weaver - Being a Thunder fan on the side, I liken this guy to Thabo Sefolosha. Good defender who could develop into a nice solid role player. On an extremely cheap contract.
Mike Dunleavy Jr. - Makes about 9 million the next two years, still a pretty good player, not a great one. Slightly overpaid, but looking to move him much like Michael Redd.
Anthony Randolph - Probably the guy I'm least likely to move, looks like a young Kevin Durant to me, so you really need to wow me to get him from me.
James Jones - Has an unguaranteed contract, so there is value in trades. Again, more value to a contender than he is to me.
Earl Clark - High upside guy that I really like, willing to move him for a better prospect, i.e. Quentin Richardosn and Earl Clark for someone else.
Marresse Speights - Like him a lot, will need a better PF prospect for me to even consider him.
Tyler Hansbrough - I'm pretty sure he is the perfect sixth man especially to bring me off the bench after Speights or Roy Hibbert. Again, not looking to move him, but will in the right deal.
Brandan Wright - Still a good deal of upside, but injuries derailed his career thus far. A great prospect in his own right.
Roy Hibbert - I'm insanely high on him, and I'm not sure there is a center prospect who combines his amount of upside with his great cap flexibility. You will have to wow me to get him.
Robin Lopez - Really see him much like Tyler Hansbrough. Has huge defense potential, but his offensive game is quite a bit behind. Still could turn into a very good player.
Jason Smith - Good player on a cheap contract, perfect cap filler.
So in summary:
Untouchable: None
Nearly Untouchable: SF Anthony Randolph, C Roy Hibbert
Hard To Get: PG D.J. Augustin, PF Marresse Speights, PF Tyler Hansbrough, C Robin Lopez
Trade Block: SG Michael Redd, SG/SF Mike Dunleavy
Trade Chips: SG Quentin Richardson, SF James Jones, PF/C Jason Smith