2014 Free Agency Thread

ARHornet · Post #1641 » by **ARHornet** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 8:39 pm

Jameer would be a pretty good fit here.

Post #1642 » by **JDR720** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 8:56 pm

the newest member of the Hornets

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HornetJail · Post #1643 » by **HornetJail** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:15 pm

I hate the idea of Nelson starting, but he'd be a fantastic backup for 3-4M a year. Sign me up.

Kemba could probably learn a thing or two from Nelson as well- namely shooting.

Post #1644 » by **JDR720** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:18 pm

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mrknowitall215 · Post #1645 » by **mrknowitall215** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:32 pm

JDR720 wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/SInow/status/483720379576619008[/tweet]

Trade Zeller. I want him!

mrknowitall215 · Post #1646 » by **mrknowitall215** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:32 pm

ARHornet · Post #1647 » by **ARHornet** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:33 pm

I have no idea what to think of Davis. He's shown flashes, but overall he's done nothing that makes me think he's anything more than an energy big off the bench.

mrknowitall215 · Post #1648 » by **mrknowitall215** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:38 pm

ARHornet wrote:I have no idea what to think of Davis. He's shown flashes, but overall he's done nothing that makes me think he's anything more than an energy big off the bench.

...and that's all we'd need from him. Zeller hasn't shown to be anything more than a energy big off the bench too, albeit he's only had his lone rookie season, but Davis has shown to be pretty efficient, averaging a above average PER (15.0 is average) for his career at 15.9. If Davis could produce at that efficiency in limited minutes off the bench then he's more than serviceable

mrknowitall215 · Post #1649 » by **mrknowitall215** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:39 pm

Is Luol Deng more 'free' than Hornets' other free-agent options?

If there’s a lesson in the successful recruitment of center Al Jefferson last summer, it might be this;

It’s seldom a top 50-type NBA player hits free agency and is truly “free” – and by free I mean the team he last played for isn’t intent on retaining him.

http://blogs.charlotte.com/inside_the_n ... tions.html

Only a idiot like Bonnell would advocate prioritizing Deng before the dust settles in free agency

jakenc · Post #1650 » by **jakenc** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:44 pm

mrknowitall215 wrote:

Where'd you find this, Mr. KIA? I thought we only had around $19M in cap space.

ARHornet · Post #1651 » by **ARHornet** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:46 pm

mrknowitall215 wrote:
ARHornet wrote:I have no idea what to think of Davis. He's shown flashes, but overall he's done nothing that makes me think he's anything more than an energy big off the bench.

...and that's all we'd need from him. Zeller hasn't shown to be anything more than a energy big off the bench too, albeit he's only had his lone rookie season, but Davis has shown to be pretty efficient, averaging a above average PER (15.0 is average) for his career at 15.9. If Davis could produce at that efficiency in limited minutes off the bench then he's more than serviceable

Yeah, I just don't really see the need unless you aren't bringing back McRoberts. And I would definitely prefer McRoberts to Davis.

mrknowitall215 · Post #1652 » by **mrknowitall215** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:47 pm

jakenc wrote:Where'd you find this, Mr. KIA? I thought we only had around $19M in cap space.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11145 ... -cap-space

mrknowitall215 · Post #1653 » by **mrknowitall215** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:49 pm

ARHornet wrote:
mrknowitall215 wrote:
ARHornet wrote:I have no idea what to think of Davis. He's shown flashes, but overall he's done nothing that makes me think he's anything more than an energy big off the bench.

...and that's all we'd need from him. Zeller hasn't shown to be anything more than a energy big off the bench too, albeit he's only had his lone rookie season, but Davis has shown to be pretty efficient, averaging a above average PER (15.0 is average) for his career at 15.9. If Davis could produce at that efficiency in limited minutes off the bench then he's more than serviceable

Yeah, I just don't really see the need unless you aren't brining back McRoberts. And I would definitely prefer McRoberts to Davis.

Exactly. We have to bring McRoberts back. I'm afraid to let him go for any player short of Taj Gibson. McRoberts was key to team chemistry and the style of play that we played. I want him back. I hope McRoberts and his agent don't try to ask for too much money. I'm sure anything above $4.5 million annually will make Cho turn his cheek

ARHornet · Post #1654 » by **ARHornet** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:53 pm

mrknowitall215 wrote:
ARHornet wrote:
mrknowitall215 wrote:
...and that's all we'd need from him. Zeller hasn't shown to be anything more than a energy big off the bench too, albeit he's only had his lone rookie season, but Davis has shown to be pretty efficient, averaging a above average PER (15.0 is average) for his career at 15.9. If Davis could produce at that efficiency in limited minutes off the bench then he's more than serviceable

Yeah, I just don't really see the need unless you aren't brining back McRoberts. And I would definitely prefer McRoberts to Davis.

Exactly. We have to bring McRoberts back. I'm afraid to let him go for any player short of Taj Gibson. McRoberts was key to team chemistry and the style of play that we played. I want him back. I hope McRoberts and his agent don't try to ask for too much money. I'm sure anything above $4.5 million annually will make Cho turn his cheek

McRoberts is just a perfect fit for us. He spaces the floor and moves the ball really well. We really don't need an energy guy like Davis because he have that in Zeller and Vonleh (year 1 at least). McBob gives us a different style of play and just fits what we need better.

jakenc · Post #1655 » by **jakenc** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:55 pm

mrknowitall215 wrote:
jakenc wrote:Where'd you find this, Mr. KIA? I thought we only had around $19M in cap space.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11145 ... -cap-space

Ah sweet. I hope that number is right.

ohara · Post #1656 » by **ohara** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:59 pm

I know we will do our best to land what we need. My preference is Parsons 1st option and Stephenson option #2.

Post #1657 » by **yosemiteben** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 10:01 pm

Biz Gilwalker wrote:I hate the idea of Nelson starting, but he'd be a fantastic backup for 3-4M a year. Sign me up.

Kemba could probably learn a thing or two from Nelson as well- namely shooting.

And passing. Nelson played for a talent depleted Magic team and still managed 7 apg in just 32 mpg.

I'd love him. A second string PG that has demonstrated to be an excellent passer? Sign me up.

Post #1658 » by **JDR720** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 10:48 pm

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MasterIchiro · Post #1659 » by **MasterIchiro** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 10:48 pm

jakenc wrote:
mrknowitall215 wrote:
jakenc wrote:Where'd you find this, Mr. KIA? I thought we only had around $19M in cap space.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11145 ... -cap-space

Ah sweet. I hope that number is right.

It's not right. It does not include Vonleh and Hairston.

Blackoutbobcat has it right at 19.5. Subtract Neal and we're closer to 23 million.

Post #1660 » by **JDR720** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 10:54 pm

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/2014- ... ncy-diary/

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