Other than our own...

skywalker33 · Post #1 » by **skywalker33** » Wed Mar 23, 2016 3:00 am

...do you see the Nuggets looking at any free agent acquisitions ?? Just an FYI, Durant isn't coming here so are there any specific players or positions you would like see the Nuggets look into ?

U hova · Post #2 » by **U hova** » Wed Mar 23, 2016 3:55 am

before Mudiay went on his recent stretch I wanted Mike Conley on the team to fill a need and also to increase the odds of the Grizzlies pick next year, but the Nuggets would have had to vastly overpay to get him away from Memphis and outbid the likes of NYC.

I'm not sure if Jokic is going to step over as a fulltime pf once Nurkic is properly integrated but I'd like our backup center/big to not be godawful on defense... it's a stretch but someone like Zaza Pachulia or Ian Mahinmi on a non-guarenteed deal would be something I'd explore.

TunaFish · Post #3 » by **TunaFish** » Wed Mar 23, 2016 4:03 am

Al Horford

Powder Blue · Post #4 » by **Powder Blue** » Wed Mar 23, 2016 4:20 am

Shooting...someone who can shoot. I just don't see Gary Harris becoming a top 15 SG in the league...At the same time I don't see much for SG's. DeRozan and Beal are the top two. I wonder if Fournier would be an option, seems like he's developed well..

Wildcard...Throw a near-max or max at Harrison Barnes, hope the Warriors don't match. Not sure how he'd fit, might have to move Gallo.

Post #5 » by **NuggetsWY** » Wed Mar 23, 2016 7:59 am

Discounting RFA: Two players seem to best suit the Nuggets and to still be reachable - Nicolas Batum & Kent Bazemore

Post #6 » by **The Rebel** » Wed Mar 23, 2016 10:55 am

I do not see how Batum is a fit, he is a veteran SF which we already have 2 of, and Bazemore I am not interested in. If you learned anything from the Raptors signing Carroll it is that even average SFs look really good in the Hawks system, and Bazemore is a product of that.

Also Derozan is not a fit with Mudiay in the back court, neither one of them are outside shooters, and it will just lead to teams packing the paint.

Post #7 » by **The Rebel** » Wed Mar 23, 2016 11:11 am

To me the only guys who really make sense to sign are going to be restricted, it just does not make much sense to go out and sign someone that has been in the league for 7-10 years which is the case with most unrestricted free agents.

I like the idea of Fournier, especially if you are keeping Nelson as the primary backup PG, Fournier can create for others and plays well with the ball in his hands, unlike Barton who is good at getting his own shot but not as good at creating for others. Plus the Magic have too many Sg/SFs on their roster so I can see them being open to a sign and trade without forcing the huge overpay.

Next choice is Beal who is going to be overpaid if you get him from the Wizards especially with his injury history, but he is the primary scorer this team really could use.

skywalker33 · Post #8 » by **skywalker33** » Wed Mar 23, 2016 3:50 pm

Powder Blue wrote:Shooting...someone who can shoot. I just don't see Gary Harris becoming a top 15 SG in the league...At the same time I don't see much for SG's. DeRozan and Beal are the top two. I wonder if Fournier would be an option, seems like he's developed well..

Wildcard...Throw a near-max or max at Harrison Barnes, hope the Warriors don't match. Not sure how he'd fit, might have to move Gallo.

I was thinking of Beal and Fournier too, but Beal is always hurt (he'd fit in well around here) and I don't know if ORL lets Fournier walk.

And as for Barnes, I'd do EXACTLY that with the intent on moving Gallo for assets, I keep feeling his time here is done and he still has some good value regardless of this last injury. Barnes and Chandler would make a solid SF combo IMO.

skywalker33 · Post #9 » by **skywalker33** » Wed Mar 23, 2016 4:55 pm

Another player I wouldn't mind bringing home would be Spencer Dinwiddie. Sure he's not going to start, but he is a combo guard with size, allows versatility should we have injuries (never get that around here) and could come on a reasonable contract.

RRFB · Post #10 » by **RRFB** » Wed Mar 23, 2016 5:14 pm

It feels like we're still a year or two away from being a player in free agency. I don't think I'd want any of Beal, Barnes, or Batum at the max at this point. Fournier would be nice but it'll probably take a near max offer to keep Orlando from matching. I'm totally fine with another year of Gary Harris as the starting SG, but wouldn't mind bringing in a guy like Eric Gordon to be a shooter off the bench.

eathb_au · Post #11 » by **eathb_au** » Thu Mar 24, 2016 12:19 am

The Rebel wrote:I do not see how Batum is a fit, he is a veteran SF which we already have 2 of, and Bazemore I am not interested in. If you learned anything from the Raptors signing Carroll it is that even average SFs look really good in the Hawks system, and Bazemore is a product of that.

Also Derozan is not a fit with Mudiay in the back court, neither one of them are outside shooters, and it will just lead to teams packing the paint.

Batum has played mostly the SG position this season. I don't mind the idea, Mudiay-Batum-Gallo-Faried-Jokic is a huge lineup with lots of playmaking.

DaFan334 · Post #12 » by **DaFan334** » Thu Mar 24, 2016 12:40 am

I see Batum wanting to find a contender to play with, but he would give us an extremely lengthy lineup, especially if Nurkic and Jokic can play together.

Post #13 » by **NuggetsWY** » Thu Mar 24, 2016 3:26 am

The Rebel wrote:I do not see how Batum is a fit, he is a veteran SF which we already have 2 of, and Bazemore I am not interested in. If you learned anything from the Raptors signing Carroll it is that even average SFs look really good in the Hawks system, and Bazemore is a product of that.

OK, go ahead and shoot down my best choices. Damage my FRAGILE ego. ROFL --- I can see what you are saying. And you are probably right but those were the only UFA that I thought might match up for the Nuggets. Others are going to want more money than it makes sense to spend this year (maybe next) and that's if the big money guys would come to Denver. Others are positions where we really don't need their help.

RFAs often get paid way too much (in my opinion) so that the team holding their rights won't resign. Plus, I'm not convinced the Nuggets need a free agent this year, although one might make sense and then add another next year (gotta spend that salary cap money somewhere).

I have always been a fan of Fournier - he can legitimately play 3 positions, at least for short minutes at a couple of them. Not sure I'm a fan of any other RFAs.

skywalker33 · Post #14 » by **skywalker33** » Thu Mar 24, 2016 3:46 am

Well, if we lose Arthur, then we NEED to add another veteran, especially if we are bringing on 2-3 rookies.

Riko · Post #15 » by **Riko** » Thu Mar 24, 2016 11:03 pm

Batum. With him in SG the Nuggets can switch in every position on defense but I think Charlotte will max him.

I'd like to see Jeremy Lin on the Nuggets. He can come off the bench like he did this year on the Bobcats or in a starting five with Mudiay. 7-9 milion range maybe even something more.
I see a couple of Charlotte's game and his p&r with Batum was very effective for spacing the floor and his defense was quite good (for a player with such phisical tools).

Post #16 » by **The Rebel** » Fri Mar 25, 2016 1:03 am

Thinking about things I would like to see is to have the Nuggets use Joffrey to move up to a pick around 10 with the Trailblazers pick we are getting and then go out and sign Nene to that roster spot. Nene knows all the tricks and can teach Nurkic and Jokic those through using it against them throughout every practice. Nene would have to accept being the 4th big, but he should not cost much and him and his wife may like the idea of her being closer to home.

tstrick33 · Post #17 » by **tstrick33** » Fri Mar 25, 2016 4:47 am

I would love to see Batum on the Nuggets. Nene, not so much. For a guy his size, he's incredibly soft and not the best hands. If the Nuggets bring in a big man I want him to be a banger.

U hova · Post #18 » by **U hova** » Fri Mar 25, 2016 5:01 am

I think he envisions Nene as a veteran and mentor, not a contributor.

Post #19 » by **The Rebel** » Fri Mar 25, 2016 1:19 pm

tstrick33 wrote:I would love to see Batum on the Nuggets. Nene, not so much. For a guy his size, he's incredibly soft and not the best hands. If the Nuggets bring in a big man I want him to be a banger.

Nene is soft in that he nurses injuries until he is 100%, but he is not nor has he ever been soft on the court, in fact he always played better when he was pissed off. However I am not actually talking about him contributing all that much on the court, I am talking about a guy who can come in and teach these guys how to use their body without fouling, the dirty tricks on defense that refs miss, and the different ways to establish position in the low post. I have no interest in adding in someone who is basically a low skill defensive banger as I think it does nothing for the long term game of the young guys.

The way I see it you can have Nurkic, Jokic, and Faried getting about 90 minutes per game, and you know Malone will go small with both Gallo and Chandler on the court for at least 6 minutes per game, meaning you only need other bigs for injury depth. You are only going to get young rookie bigs, someone who is just happy to be on a team, or older veterans who's time in the league is almost done. For the long term benefit of the young bigs and franchise I hope the find a older veteran that can help teach the tricks to Nurkic and Jokic.

Post #20 » by **The Rebel** » Fri Mar 25, 2016 1:27 pm

I also still do not get the love for Batum, people say that they want Gallo and Chandler traded as they are too old to fit with the Nuggets core, and yet Batum is older than Gallo. To me he is not a difference maker and is not all that great, he is below average efficiency on scoring, is an average defender, is an average scorer, and the Hornets offense and defense are both slightly worse when he is on the court. Sure he is long and athletic and can pass the ball, but he is not all that great overall.