Can we wait until end of next season to acquire a legit PG?

delvec19 · Post #1 » by **delvec19** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 5:26 pm

http://hoopshype.com/2015/12/30/nba-free-agency-2017-point-guards/

Quite a nice list there and coincides with Calderon's contract expiring.

Sark · Post #2 » by **Sark** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 5:28 pm

Sure. We're keeping our expectations low, and not worrying about the playoffs. We're all about development.

F N 11 · Post #3 » by **F N 11** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 5:32 pm

Triple C · Post #4 » by **Triple C** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 5:37 pm

Would be the best thing, Conley will not leave Memphis and Jennings don't seems to be the guy. But another year with Calderon as starter? Poor NYKnicksTAPE

delvec19 · Post #5 » by **delvec19** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 5:54 pm

Only thing is wasting more of Melo's prime...

islanders11040 · Post #6 » by **islanders11040** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 5:58 pm

I would love to sign Batum and a stop gap PG like Chalmers on a short deal. Moves that would both help us become a contender next year (not wasting Melo prime) AND prime us to sign a stud PG offseason 2017.

Coeur · Post #7 » by **Coeur** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 6:05 pm

No. It will have to be done by trade so waiting only hurts the teams development. Hurts KP's development.

Key pieces: Carmelo and KP

Hope to keep: Robin Lopez, d will

Sure to be upgraded through fa: Afflalo

Completely replaceable and exchangeable: the rest of the roster

It's time to start all over now that you know what you have with KP. He's ready now. Get a guard to pair with those forwards. All others can be replaced or refilled through free agency. Will take a trade now. Use everybody and picks

Post #8 » by **King of Canada** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 6:06 pm

A stop gap PG could lead us to a playoff run now, AND be good enough for next season.

jstudabaka · Post #9 » by **jstudabaka** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 6:09 pm

I see this thread and all I can think about is how Barron Davids is right there on the vine, ripe for the pickin'. Wake up, Donnie!

Post #10 » by **GONYK** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 6:09 pm

Probably, since we don't really have the assets to acquire a real starting PG now without damaging the future.

Apples · Post #11 » by **Apples** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 6:13 pm

A little patience goes a long way.

Meat · Post #12 » by **Meat** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 6:13 pm

pg as in primary ball handlers? because a batum\melo combo is more than enough for that.
or as in not a giant gaping hold on defense? cuz fan favourite delly is a fa this year

AmazingJason · Post #13 » by **AmazingJason** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 6:14 pm

Our PG is coming this off-season. Batum

AmazingJason · Post #14 » by **AmazingJason** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 6:15 pm

Meat wrote:pg as in primary ball handlers? because a batum\melo combo is more than enough for that.
or as in not a giant gaping hold on defense? cuz fan favourite delly is a fa this year

Dellavadova would be a great fit in the triangle. Dunno how much $$ he'd command though.

Oscirus · Post #15 » by **Oscirus** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 6:20 pm

Nope this right here is our last screw around year. Next year we have to go all in

AmazingJason · Post #16 » by **AmazingJason** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 6:21 pm

Oscirus wrote:Nope this right here is our last screw around year. Next year we have to go all in

This will most likely be our Finals team:

RoLo
KP
Melo
Batum
Westbrook

Carl_Karlson · Post #17 » by **Carl_Karlson** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 6:28 pm

Of course! We wouldn't want to hurt anyone's feelings... :noway:

Woodsanity · Post #18 » by **Woodsanity** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 8:31 pm

islanders11040 wrote:I would love to sign Batum and a stop gap PG like Chalmers on a short deal. Moves that would both help us become a contender next year (not wasting Melo prime) AND prime us to sign a stud PG offseason 2017.

If we get Batum would we be able to afford a WB or CP3 the season after?

DowNY · Post #19 » by **DowNY** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 8:38 pm

Lol is this the official 2017 PG thread now? We spent pages in the Conley thread on this.

I definitely prefer a PG in 2017 vs. Conley or any other PG this offseason. We need more multi-purpose bodies & Nicolas Batum fits the bill (can play 2, 3 or 4). Let Grant develop another year & have a stop gap then go all in on a Westbrook, Curry, CP3, Teague or Jrue Holiday in 2017.

DowNY · Post #20 » by **DowNY** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 8:40 pm

Woodsanity wrote:
islanders11040 wrote:I would love to sign Batum and a stop gap PG like Chalmers on a short deal. Moves that would both help us become a contender next year (not wasting Melo prime) AND prime us to sign a stud PG offseason 2017.

If we get Batum would we be able to afford a WB or CP3 the season after?

Depends. There's another cap spike in 2017 & if we don't extend Galloway, Lance Thomas, AA & DWill plus let Calderon expire then we should have enough.