Pendegraph to be waived in POR

[SideSwipe]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsNKjrgtwgQ

I know he is injured right now, but I have liked him since he got into the league last year. I would be very interested.

Passionate player, great hands, active legs on D, great finisher with HOPS...and homegrown. I think he would be a great addition to PHX. Gasp, the sad state of affairs is when he is healthy he would have a shot at starting. He would be brought in as the 14/15 guy in addition to or instead of Siler.

thoughts?

[Kerrsed]

I mentioned that before. If his injury is as bad as they say, his salary this year would be insured. He looked great in Portland before he got injured and i think he could fit in well here.

[sunfire0112]

I like Pendergraph's game but it's unlikely we look at acquiring him since he's out for the entire season with a torn acl.

He'd definitely be worth looking at next off-season but Siler is the better alternative right now.

[JasonDaPsycho]

Actually I like him. We're known as the team which resurrects career. At worst, if things don't work out, his salary is pretty affordable (plus, as some of you mentioned, it's insured). At this point I'll take him over Hedo.

[RunSunRun]

And worst comes to worst, we can have Pendegraph (ASU) fight Frye (UofA) in a "Rage in a Cage" promotional match,

[JasonDaPsycho]

And worst comes to worst, we can have Pendegraph (ASU) fight Frye (UofA) in a "Rage in a Cage" promotional match,

Reggie Miller (UCLA) and Cheryl Miller (USC) seemed to be doing pretty fine back then. Rivalries can exist within a family.

[SideSwipe]

hmm...Bayless traded to NO...didn't see that one coming. Probably means that Penergraph will not be released. Basically means NO preferred to keep injured Pendergraph over Bayless. Maybe the report that the Blazers were going to release him was not true....who would have thought...a news report that didn't come true.

Anyway, I think Pendergraph would be great here even if we have to trade for him.

[Fo-Real]

Love Pendergraph.... wanted to Suns to try to trade up to get him.... but give Lawal a chance to fail. Would still love Pendergraph as a tweener 4/5.

[SideSwipe]

In my mind PGraph and Lawal are different. Pgraph more offensive, Lawal more defensive. Just my take on limited viewing. i would like both.

[eastsidecrossover]

To me, Pendegraph has a better all around game, and better fundamentals. But honestly, I dont know why they wave him? Reason is, their bigs always get hurt and cant stay healthy. so why not wait it out till he is healthy for insurance for one more year?

[farzi]

I mentioned that before. If his injury is as bad as they say, his salary this year would be insured. He looked great in Portland before he got injured and i think he could fit in well here.

He was literally the worst player on our roster. All he is is tall. He has absolutely no skills. He trys hard, I'lll give him that, and he can dance like a mad man in the middle of a huddle before a game, but as far as basketball, he makes Lou look like Amare

[JohnVancouver]

I like JP a lot, and I'd be happy to see a deal that brought back Rudy and Jeff

[RunDogGun]

I like JP a lot, and I'd be happy to see a deal that brought back Rudy and Jeff

With him injured for the year, and Rudy's continued comments of wanting to go back to Europe, I don't see the benefit of getting either player. We can't afford to lose any players right now, and I highly doubt we trade one of the new guys so quickly. So who would we trade? Dudley and Clark? What happens if Lawal pans out? If we lose Dudley for either a guy that might not even make the rotation, a whole year later, or for a guy who doesn't even want to be in the USA, I'll be pissed.

[Fo-Real]

Any interest in Rolle???

[Kerrsed]

Any interest in Rolle???

Didnt the Suns work him out pre-draft?

[RunDogGun]

Any interest in Rolle???

JohnVan mentioned him in the Damp thread. He looks good, but at what expense? Sarver can only keep so many players, and we all know he doesn't want to shell out more cash than he has to. Do we let Siler go? Do we let Janning go?

We have 14 players under contract, but I doubt Sarver will pay for 15. I may be wrong.

[Fo-Real]

Dude, this kid Rolle is 6"10/11, is a great athlete, already has some mid range shot, and some of us thought he may fall to us in the second round but he went earlier and we took Lawal right? Anyone know what the knock on him was for them to give up on all that potential already. The kid seems to be a shot blocker too, man what is wrong with him. Id give him a shot

[JohnVancouver]

nba.com: 2009-10: Named to the Lefty Driesell all-America Defensive Team... Named all-WAC Second Team... Earned all-WAC Defensive Team honors... Named all-Louisiana Second Team... Named Netscouts Basketball WAC Player of the Week once... Named Netscouts WAC Basketball International Player of the Week twice... Played in 34 games while starting in 33... Finished second on the team in scoring at 13.9 and first in rebounds at 8.4... Led the conference in blocks at 2.1 per game... Scored in double figures 24 times... Scored at least 20 points eight times and in 15 games brought down at least 10 rebounds... Had 11 double-doubles... Brought down 17 rebounds three times... Scored a career-high 29 points at Houston (12/29)... Recorded six blocked shots against UTPA (12/22)... Finished career fourth in blocks at Tech despite playing just two seasons...



draft.net; Strengths: An extremely mobile big man with terrific agility … He has good size and a very long wingspan, which allows him to make energy plays on both ends of the floor … Moving well without the ball, he looks for seams in the defence, flashing to the ball or cutting to the basket in order to get the ball in good scoring positions ... He has soft hands, and is terrific catching the ball on the move and in traffic ... He gets off the ground well and needs very little time to gather and explode ... Finishes strong in drive and dish situations ... His touch around the basket is extremely soft, he finishes well with a mini right hook as well as a turnaround jumper ... Very good at using the glass ... Facing up, he shows a terrific first step and the ability to attack with 1-2 dribbles, where he can finish strong at the hoop ... His midrange jumper is smooth and has become a nice little weapon ... Defensively inside, he is a shot blocking presence, using his length and timing to block and alter many shot attempts ...

Weaknesses: Not a physical player, he lacks the strength and mass to battle inside ... Gets thrown around and has a hard time fighting for position on both ends ... Not a go-to scoring threat in the post ... Has struggled with inconsistent play ... Must cut down on mistakes ... Born in 1986, Rolle is an older player so his upside isn't that of other prospects ...


and draft.express: #17 Magnum Rolle, 6-10, Senior, PF/C, Louisiana Tech

Matthew Kamalsky

A highly touted high school player coming out of Laurinberg Prep, Magnum Rolle returns to school looking to legitimize his draft stock. Still far from a polished player, Rolle’s first two seasons, which he spent at LSU, didn’t turn many heads, and while he had his moments, he struggled to earn the playing time he desperately needed to develop. After sitting out for a season and posting respectable, but unspectacular averages of 12.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks as a junior, Rolle declared for the draft to drum up interest before wisely deciding to utilize the rest of his college eligibility.

Possessing an excellent wingspan and decent height, it isn’t hard to see what made Rolle such a highly regarded high school prospect after watching him for a few plays. He runs the floor like a guard, displays good lateral quickness, and is extremely quick off the floor. While those assets still serve him well, his impact on the college level and his promise from an NBA perspective are both limited by his lack of physical strength. Though Rolle has added twenty-some pounds since his freshman year at LSU, he remains extremely lanky.

Rolle’s physical tools, first and foremost, are what make him an intriguing player. Always looking to duck in from the weakside for an easy dunk, Rolle does a solid job timing his cuts to the rim and utilizes length effectively to rebound the ball. Extremely aggressive when he can find a look at the basket, he proves to be a very solid finisher inside, converting 53.1% of his two-point attempts last season thanks to the advantage he enjoys in terms of reach and athleticism.

Rolle’s lack of bulk isn’t a major concern for him in terms of finishing ability, as his quick leaping ability, decisiveness, and tendency to keep the ball high on the catch usually allow him to get above the rim before defenders can respond. However, his weight certainly plays a role in his post efficiency. Struggling to obtain deep position down low, Rolle often has no choice but to resort to his face-up game. Displaying the ability to drive in either direction after a reverse pivot or a hard jab, Rolle’s physical aggressiveness helps him tremendously in the WAC, where his tenacity and quick leaping ability help him get off some effortless hook shots from in close. Displaying a decent feel for fakes and counter moves, Rolle runs into problems when faced with a physical defender, as his efficiency plummets when he can’t get a decent angle to the rim off his initial move.

Functioning as a catch and finish player for Louisiana Tech, most of Rolle’s offense comes at the rim, but he does flash a very capable midrange jumper that he can hit running off of screens, spotting up, or even off of one or two dribbles. His form isn’t fantastic, but he’s a threat when he keeps his elbow in. A bit turnover prone for his usage level and not much of a passer, Rolle’s aggressiveness sometimes overmatches his ball handling ability out on the perimeter.

On the defensive end, Rolle is a presence at the WAC level, displaying the lateral quickness to defend multiple positions and utilizing his length to contest shots. An ideal player to pit against a finesse oriented post scorer, Rolle didn’t have to match up against many overpowering back to the basket bangers last season. He appears to struggle to take away position on the block against even average forwards, though, not gaining much ground when boxing out, proving to be a much more effective shot blocker coming over from the weakside, and having a tendency not to finish plays once his man gets him on his hip –a problematic habit for a shotblocker with his quickness.

As it stands, Rolle certainly has some NBA caliber tools, namely his athleticism and length, but his ability to utilize them effectively has more to do with the development of his frame than anything else. He seems to be on a promising learning curve with regards to his overall skill set, but needs to show his improvements more consistently. Considering the level of competition he’s facing, Rolle needs to assert himself more noticeably, even with virtually all of Louisiana Tech’s top scorers from last season returning around him. A strong candidate to be invited to the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, Rolle is a player who could sneak onto draft boards with a good senior season.

[Kerrsed]

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[Fo-Real]

He looks like a good young piece to have on your roster, anyone hear anything on why they dumped him, and what he is thinking about doing or going next?