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RaisingArizona wrote:

sunsbum wrote:

Sunsdeuce wrote:Oh ok. Podcasters are just fans trying to get attention. Never got into them, especially local sports podcasts. I get more out of people here and their/your info. People like you and the other people here have more info than some attention needy sports fans looking for attention. I think I have been on this forum for almost two decades now. Sometimes I’m very interactive and sometimes not very active for periods of time.

But point is, this place has given more insight and information over the last 10-15 years than any other source or attention needy local fans. We don’t always agree and people seem to get so heated at each other sometimes but it’s fun and I don’t take it personal.

I think we have some great posters here (I don't really consider myself one of them! I'm like the color commentary no one asked for lol) theres a few other places I visit from time to time but I always check in here pretty much daily. Sometimes I wish someone from this board would start a bi-weekly podcast or somthing like that but thats a big commitment.

if i did i would never say anything because most of you are way too mean

kennydorglas wrote:I'm actually hyped for Fleming.
He really looks like a real nba player.

King4Day wrote:

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F off Bailey. You have the privilege to play in the NBA and make millions.
Because he chose to be a dick, he's now in Utah instead of possibly Charlotte.
Now you don't go east and find yourself in an even worse situation than you had preferred.

EDIT: Also, Bailey and his agency will make this worse for him during the introductory presser. I hope he gets eaten alive

Dr Manute wrote:Now that this team has a real center (or two) and multiple hard nose, defenders - Maybe we should keep Beal for his offense of the bench? Just thinking.

Calvin Klein wrote:Finally letting go of Bol Bol. He was just a gimmick. There's a reason he can't get consistent minutes on any team. But it was weird seeing so many people demand he plays when he was obviously not very good and had one of the worst bball IQs I've seen.

phnart wrote:

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phnart wrote:I haven’t trusted the Suns ability to draft a big man since Armon “The Hammer” Gilliam.

As far as hammers go, how would you compare arm n hammer (armon "hammer" Gilliam) to the polish hammer?? ( Marcin Gortat)?

Hindsight being 20/20, I'd take Gortat then MC Hammer then Sledge Hammer then Armon. I'd definitely take the bands, Hammerhead and Demolition Hammer, as well, before Armon.

To hammer home a point, that is.

BobbieL wrote:

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Frank Lee wrote:Passing on Maxi Raynaud will prove to be a mistake. Sure, landing a great shooter is good, but Maxi is a solid offensive player in so many ways w the potential to play PF as well. Nice asset to have.

Just don’t care for No-D shooters. May be Brea can be coached up, but physical limitations are difficult to overcome come.

Troy Daniels is a perfect example of evidence. Shooters that do nothing else don’t last in the NBA.

One comp I saw for Brea was Jimmer Fredette -- ouch! At least Brea is a bit taller. He does have a skillset to shoot the ball but he will need to find a bit more . Kerr wasn't the most athletic guy out of college

Ghost of Kleine wrote:

Dr Manute wrote:Now that this team has a real center (or two) and multiple hard nose, defenders - Maybe we should keep Beal for his offense of the bench? Just thinking.

Yes! Absolutely this. Booker and Green can't be the only ones trying to generate/ carry our offensive load. Beal should be coming off the bench and lighting up other teams benches while showcasing himself too. And they'll expire in two seasons giving us massive cap flexibility to use in 27' free agency.

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Good for Devin to get the bag - I am not blaming him one bit for signing the extension
I just am not sure whats the rush but so be it

I think the direction of team with the moves this week - I think they complement his game so time for DBook to ball out , lead this team. Not expecting playoffs. Just basketball that might be more enjoyable to watch

I know 75mil is massive, but in a few years it'll probably be under what max players are getting. Think I read somewhere that players could be getting around 80-90 mil per year, if they get supermax or something.
I sense this was done so in a season or 2, we can consider trading him and not have to worry about him being an expiring and getting lowballed.

Jesus_H_Macy wrote:As a resident hater I think I'm liking these moves so far. If we did lose on some of these deals it's at least not immediately obvious like it's been with Jones at the helm. Couldn't keep track of the flurry of traded picks, but it looks like the majority were guaranteed crappy ones so I'm OK with it if these dudes can contribute. I've had an eggplant for Mark Williams on this team for a while but it's because I thought he was an elite defender...hearing that may not be the case anymore. Either way if he stays healthy I think it'll be a good trade for us. What's the GoK take on Maluach? I feel good about it seeming to be a consensus good pick and him being a consensus good prospect but at this stage I'm all out on low IQ players. I want smart skilled players. Dude is massive though and his shot form looks good if slow. We'll see if the plan works out but the aggressive and quick moves indicate they have one, which is promising. If we don't have to pay to dump Beal (or just buy him out or let his contract ride), don't roll with Point Book, and don't dump Allen for nothing (or godforbid pay for that) they'll have my alignment until otherwise skewed.

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How many years did we waive/stretch Little? I thought he was 5 years but this makes it out to be 6 (with last year being the first)

lilfishi22 wrote:

King4Day wrote:

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How many years did we waive/stretch Little? I thought he was 5 years but this makes it out to be 6 (with last year being the first)

I believe he had like 3 years left on his deal when he was waived so stretching meant doubling the years left plus 1 for 7 years. His dead salary doesn't come off the books until 2030-2031

BobbieL wrote:

lilfishi22 wrote:

King4Day wrote:
How many years did we waive/stretch Little? I thought he was 5 years but this makes it out to be 6 (with last year being the first)

I believe he had like 3 years left on his deal when he was waived so stretching meant doubling the years left plus 1 for 7 years. His dead salary doesn't come off the books until 2030-2031

So he would have been off the books in 2027 and now its 2031 all to sign Lee or Bol.

lilfishi22 wrote:

BobbieL wrote:

lilfishi22 wrote:I believe he had like 3 years left on his deal when he was waived so stretching meant doubling the years left plus 1 for 7 years. His dead salary doesn't come off the books until 2030-2031

So he would have been off the books in 2027 and now its 2031 all to sign Lee or Bol.

Might've even been a trade candidate as a cheapish expiring as soon as next offseason.

Honestly though, it might be a smallish price to pay if it stops Ishbia from turning Beal into $20m+ and 5 years worth of dead salary.