Andre Miller suspended

Post #1 » by **The Rebel** » Thu Jan 2, 2014 11:17 pm

Cannot have a player getting in a coaches face during the game, but in a way Miller is right, it is disrespectful not to play him, and not to pull him aside and let him know what is going on.

Powder Blue · Post #2 » by **Powder Blue** » Thu Jan 2, 2014 11:43 pm

Disrespect is a strong word, he's no first ballot HOF'er and he's stll getting paid. We all have our gripes with Dre but that being said he's been productive for a very long time, he probably deserved an explanation but he certainly can't act out like he did. Had to see this coming.

RRFB · Post #3 » by **RRFB** » Fri Jan 3, 2014 12:40 am

We all know he takes a lot of pride in not missing games, of course he's going to be upset about a DNP-CD. This isn't first time he's spoken out about his playing time but he has to know better than to pull a stunt like that in the middle of a game. As one of the few true veterans on this team, he should be setting an example for the younger guys. It's not like he's never been on a bad team before.

The real questions is, have we seen the last of Andre Miller in a Nuggets uniform? I think so, and I wonder if we can even get anything decent for him in a trade.

pickaxe · Post #4 » by **pickaxe** » Fri Jan 3, 2014 12:50 am

We don't know if Shaw said anything else.....he's being tight lipped about it. Could have just been a non-challant way he went about sitting him. I feel for Andre if he's spent all his career building that rep. and a new coach (who is not getting much success btw) is careless about it.

If we do end up trading Miller ......we get that SG we need. Afflalo, Shump, ......Morris? Idk depends on which team needs his services...

eathb_au · Post #5 » by **eathb_au** » Fri Jan 3, 2014 5:38 am

Sac and GS have some interest in Dre.

sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors--kings-intrigued-by-idea-of-acquiring-suspended-nuggets-guard-andre-miller-041556260.html

Dre to the Warriors for some expirings and their TE to absorb Foye's contract would be a good deal.

I don't know what the Kings have that we could use (maybe Jimmer although the Kings probably don't do that) but if Dre makes them a bit better then that is good for our lotto pick.

josh_nuggets · Post #6 » by **josh_nuggets** » Fri Jan 3, 2014 5:46 am

Would marcus Thornton be a good idea or not?

I know he can score, but I have heard about him and tunnel vision when he gets the ball

eathb_au · Post #7 » by **eathb_au** » Fri Jan 3, 2014 6:08 am

Jordan Hamilton can do everything Thornton can do at a lesser price so I wouldn't do that.

A risky option is Carl Landry who I wanted to sign in the off season and who would he a tremendous fit in what Shaw is trying to do but I don't know what the go is with him and his contact is kind of bad right now. Jimmer might be one to take a chance on but again, his contract is too small and he may not get out of the bench here.
In the end I would probably be willing to take their filler expirings just to make them better for draft purposes.

josh_nuggets · Post #8 » by **josh_nuggets** » Fri Jan 3, 2014 6:16 am

eathb_au wrote:Jordan Hamilton can do everything Thornton can do at a lesser price so I wouldn't do that.

A risky option is Carl Landry who I wanted to sign in the off season and who would he a tremendous fit in what Shaw is trying to do but I don't know what the go is with him and his contact is kind of bad right now. Jimmer might be one to take a chance on but again, his contract is too small and he may not get out of the bench here.
In the end I would probably be willing to take their filler expirings just to make them better for draft purposes.

Maybe let's just trade him for some pizza and nachos!

pickaxe · Post #9 » by **pickaxe** » Fri Jan 3, 2014 10:09 am

As long as they are not expiring nachos.

Post #10 » by **The Rebel** » Fri Jan 3, 2014 12:33 pm

eathb_au wrote:Jordan Hamilton can do everything Thornton can do at a lesser price so I wouldn't do that.

A risky option is Carl Landry who I wanted to sign in the off season and who would he a tremendous fit in what Shaw is trying to do but I don't know what the go is with him and his contact is kind of bad right now. Jimmer might be one to take a chance on but again, his contract is too small and he may not get out of the bench here.
In the end I would probably be willing to take their filler expirings just to make them better for draft purposes.

I am not a Landry fan really, but would look into Thompson, he can at least be solid on both ends playing center for now.

Powder Blue · Post #11 » by **Powder Blue** » Fri Jan 3, 2014 2:33 pm

Landry can score in the post but the Nuggets don't need another under-sized PF. Ferdette could be interesting, I think he could develop like JJ Redick. Dumping Dre for crumbs doesn't do this team much good, be nice to package him with another player to free up space.

Ribalding · Post #12 » by **Ribalding** » Fri Jan 3, 2014 5:06 pm

Is there video online of the confrontation that led to his suspension?

**Edit** Nevermind. I found it.

darivo · Post #13 » by **darivo** » Fri Jan 3, 2014 6:43 pm

Ribalding wrote:Is there video online of the confrontation that led to his suspension?

**Edit** Nevermind. I found it.

Link please

pickaxe · Post #14 » by **pickaxe** » Fri Jan 3, 2014 11:26 pm

So our needs are:

1) Jumpshooting consistency
2) True big
3) SG capable of making a positive impact
4) An actual post-up player who won't lose every matchup

This can come in probably a total of two players to comprise all of those qualities. A huge bonus is someone who we know for sure can hit threes without issue.

Powder Blue · Post #15 » by **Powder Blue** » Sat Jan 4, 2014 1:11 am

Suspension was rescinded....but he has to stay away from the team until the sixth. Only diff I see is that this way he gets paid

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JimmyBuckets89 · Post #16 » by **JimmyBuckets89** » Sat Jan 4, 2014 2:31 am

Bulls fan here and speaking on behalf of Bulls fans worldwide I'd love to take Andre off your hands. That is unless Nate is made available, but I think its safe to say that's not going to happen. I've heard the Nuggets have interest in Dunleavy so a deal is certainly feasible.

Denver in: Dunleavy, Hinrich, Snell
Chicago in: Andre, Foye

Denver gets solid bench scoring in MDJ, an expiring contract in Kirk and a potential role player for the future
Chicago gets a Rose mentor/2nd team general for next year and a scorer to replace MDJ.

eathb_au · Post #17 » by **eathb_au** » Sat Jan 4, 2014 3:25 am

I would do that.

Post #18 » by **The Rebel** » Wed Jan 8, 2014 3:15 pm

http://www.sportsworldreport.com/articl ... dallas.htm
Don't know how reputable this paper is, but found it a little interesting they are naming the other teams interested.

Looks like the Mavs and Bulls are also interested in Miller with of course the Warriors and Kings also still out there, I would not mind a trade for Larkin and filler from the Mavs.

Post #19 » by **The Rebel** » Wed Jan 8, 2014 10:45 pm

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/writer/ken ... ets-miller

reported options from the Kings
Fredette, filler, future 2nd round pick for Miller
thornton, future 2nd for Miller and filler
package around Thompson? for Miller.

Personally I would take thompson if you can add in Randolph or Hickson as Thompson is a decent center option to team with Mozgov.

Although Fredette or Thornton would not be the worst thing in the world.

Teens On Acid · Post #20 » by **Teens On Acid** » Wed Jan 8, 2014 11:17 pm

Thornton wouldn't be bad i guess..he'd have to work to get into the rotation