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  1. George O'Brien

    Not Expecting Another Signing For A While

    The Suns have added two minimun guys to Burke to fill out their 12 man roster. Obviously there will be a 13th guy, but there is no reason to believe it will be an impact player. The Suns have almost $2 million in cap space left so I expect a lot of guys looking for a bit more than minimum...
  2. George O'Brien

    Gambo and Ash - Barbosa closer than Diaw to a contract extension.

    Barbosa is close and Diaw isn't is all of this is based on GAMBO's rumor mongering. I'm still waiting for the PG and Center trade he was promising. :bang:
  3. George O'Brien

    It's Official: Marks Is A Sun

    The one interesting factor is that if he is best suited to the running game, signing with Miami and San Antonio is hardly the way to maximize that.
  4. George O'Brien

    Gambo and Ash - Barbosa closer than Diaw to a contract extension.

    Agents without their clients can only talk and talk and talk. But I suppose it's stupid to think the client actually has to make a decision to take something less that the max.
  5. George O'Brien

    It's Official: Marks Is A Sun

    http://www.nba.com/suns/news/marks_060727.html
  6. George O'Brien

    Gambo and Ash - Barbosa closer than Diaw to a contract extension.

    Maybe the reason Boris is negotiating very hard is the HE'S PLAYING FOR FRANCE.
  7. George O'Brien

    Why Can't The Suns Find A Big Man?

    The two stats that stands out is Magloire's 9.2 ppg in 30.1 minutes and 53.5% from the free throw line. Per minutes played, he's roughly the same as Dampier. Jamaal Magloire Milwaukee Bucks Position: C Height: 6-11 Weight: 259 College : Kentucky Player file | Team stats...
  8. George O'Brien

    Player changes so far.

    It's hard to seriously upgrade a team that started out with two returning guys to make an eight man rotation. Adding Banks is nine. Beyond nine, the Suns are talking about guys who won't play unless there is more than one injury. It is hard enough to believe D'Antoni will play nine guys much...
  9. George O'Brien

    Suns looking at Devean George?

    Or KG or Tim Duncan... Seriously folks, these guys are out of our price range. Ely is is the only one likely to settle for MLE for five, which is still beyond what the Suns can do.
  10. George O'Brien

    Suns looking at Devean George?

    There is a considerable list of guys who want more money than anyone is offering including Wilcox and Gooden. It is possible Wright will get an MLE, but not totally certain. In any case, he adds to the Suns salary problems beginning next year. If all that is wanted is a banger for abut $2...
  11. George O'Brien

    Speculation on final big man

    The Sonics have three centers on rookie contract in Petro, Sene, and Swift. If they trade any of them, it will be for veteran help.
  12. George O'Brien

    Speed

    Boris and Amare will be on the court at least part of the time. Right now I expect the minutes to work out to something like: Diaw 37 Stoudemire 33 Thomas 28 That means at least 20 minutes of Diaw and Stoudemire on the court at the same time.
  13. George O'Brien

    Why Can't The Suns Find A Big Man?

    Rodman makes for a hard discussion because he would get dumped even when playing well due to his off the court antics. For example, in 94-95 he AVERAGED 16.8 RPG with the Spurs and they still moved him to the Bulls. A better example would be Ben Wallace. I think D'Antoni would turn him into...
  14. George O'Brien

    Gambo and Ash - Barbosa closer than Diaw to a contract extension.

    Team defense is not always a function of great individual defenders. The Bulls played very good team defense even though guys like Cartwright were hardly dominant. Even Longley looked like he could play defense when with the Bulls, which was certainly not the case in Phoenix.
  15. George O'Brien

    Are any of you paying for inside info?

    http://www.insidehoops.com/nba_rumors.shtml It's just enough different from the Hoopshype rumors that I will scan both.
  16. George O'Brien

    D'Antoni On The USA Team

    http://www.nba.com/suns/news/dantoniqa_060725.html
  17. George O'Brien

    Team USA - Shawn and Amare

    http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AmlzP2L_kHVOvLSi0WKYoe.8vLYF?slug=ap-uscamp-roster&prov=ap&type=lgns There are a lot of sources for AP. Here's a another piece on the camp http://www.nba.com/usabasketball/notes_060725.html
  18. George O'Brien

    Speed

    D'Antoni has always started his best five guys, but he's also focused a lot on combinations and rotation cycles. Is Boris better than KT? It depends on the criteria. Boris is a vastly better offensive player and is quicker. KT is a vastly better defender and rebounder. Kurt Thomas...
  19. George O'Brien

    Suns looking at Devean George?

    As best as I can tell, the remaining TE from the Johnson deal is about $3.7 million. It expires Aug 25. There is a second TE from the Brian Grant deal which is worth bout $1.8 million. None of this makes any difference if there is no one available in trade.
  20. George O'Brien

    Gambo and Ash - Barbosa closer than Diaw to a contract extension.

    :hijack: Never used one of the "sign holders", but this seemed like as good a time to try it out. Now, back to worrying about 1990's Rocket backcourt. :bigyawn:
  21. George O'Brien

    Why Can't The Suns Find A Big Man?

    It's a serious problem. Most bigs who make it are either rough tough bangers without skills or soft outside shooters. It is hard to describe just how rare a talent like Amare really is.
  22. George O'Brien

    Speculation on final big man

    Everybody in the NBA wants the Knicks kids. To get them, you have to take one of their horrible contracts too. Collison has never been as good as I thought he might be (somewhat due to injuries). But considering the problems the Sonics have on the inside, I'm not encouraged by the chances of...
  23. George O'Brien

    Speed

    One of the questions that will be answered during training camp will be how the Suns rotation will work. For example, there is some concern that Amare and Boris both play best at the top of the circle. I'm not concerned, but it may be at least one reason to start KT. However, I think there is a...
  24. George O'Brien

    Speculation on final big man

    He was part of a trade.
  25. George O'Brien

    Team USA - Shawn and Amare

    These translation programs are so much fun. Back to the USA team, here is the AP story

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