2020-21 Around the NBA Thread

[Cheesebeef]

I don’t think Cousins can help anyone. He is a liability.

agreed.

 

[Russ Smith]

Boogie can't move well enough to guard anybody anymore

 

[Suns_fan69]

Nets. Watch.

Didn't Cousins blast Harden for how he came into this season?

 

[Yuma]

Didn't Cousins blast Harden for how he came into this season?

Harden was FAT!

 

[JCSunsfan]

A lot of teams will want Cousins including the Nets.

The Raptors, Lakers and Mavericks are among other candidates. Cousins would even help the Suns.

I would not change a thing with this Suns team right now. I would especially not add a player like cousins. If the Suns were worse than they are now or if they were more established than they are now--I might think about it. But right now they have a really good thing going and they need to really establish this growing identity. This not the time to mess with it.

 

[Proximo]

I would not change a thing with this Suns team right now. I would especially not add a player like cousins. If the Suns were worse than they are now or if they were more established than they are now--I might think about it. But right now they have a really good thing going and they need to really establish this growing identity. This not the time to mess with it.

I would not go that far.

If there was a way to get a Markanan I would be very interested.

Cousins as free agent would be fine, but I would not trade anything for him.

While I really like the team, I think we would have a lot of problems against the Lakers big lineups if AD comes back for the playoffs.

 

[Proximo]

Damien Jones was just released.

I really wish there was a way to get Andre Drummand cheaply to take his place.

 

[Mainstreet]

Apparently Damian Jones contract was not fully guaranteed.

I'm guessing the Suns have someone else in mind or waiting for someone to be waived because they now have an open roster spot.

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[Mainstreet]

More from John Gambadoro.

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[Mainstreet]

I don’t think Cousins can help anyone. He is a liability.

The bar for any player coming to the Suns, can they help the Suns more than Damian Jones?

 

[Mainstreet]

I would not change a thing with this Suns team right now. I would especially not add a player like cousins. If the Suns were worse than they are now or if they were more established than they are now--I might think about it. But right now they have a really good thing going and they need to really establish this growing identity. This not the time to mess with it.

If the Suns can add a player to help the team, I think you do it. The Suns are positioning for a playoff spot. It remains to be seen who the Suns have in mind. Monty is not going to add a player that he thinks will ruin chemistry.

The Suns have a rare window of opportunity to compete with the top teams in the NBA. I think this is the time to seize the moment if an opportunity presents itself.

 

[Mainstreet]

More from John Gambadoro on the Suns added flexibility.

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[Phrazbit]

The bar for any player coming to the Suns, can they help the Suns more than Damian Jones?

The question should be can they help.

Cousins, IMO, cannot help.

His impact was questionable before he had a few devastating injuries. At this point he is nothing but a name... a name that complains about playing time and can't defend a chair.

 

[Mainstreet]

The question should be can they help.

Cousins, IMO, cannot help.

His impact was questionable before he had a few devastating injuries. At this point he is nothing but a name... a name that complains about playing time and can't defend a chair.

My standard is help as well. I think the only reason Cousins' name has come up is because he is being released by the Rockets. There should be a number of players being released before the trade deadline so likely a number of options out there. I'm certainly not locked on a particular player. That said, I do think Cousins will be in demand.

 

[Chaplin]

One name I heard being thrown around is Aron Baynes. Toronto has been starting him and it's been... not good. If he was waived, would he be an option?

 

[Mainstreet]

One name I heard being thrown around is Aron Baynes. Toronto has been starting him and it's been... not good. If he was waived, would he be an option?

A defensive power forward would be ideal but Baynes would add solid depth to bolster the Suns front court.

The Suns are playing Kaminsky beside Ayton. The Suns might even give Saric more minutes at power forward with Baynes ability to play center. It would give the Suns a trickle down effect.

 

[Hoop Head]

A defensive power forward would be ideal but Baynes would add solid depth to bolster the Suns front court.

The Suns are playing Kaminsky beside Ayton. The Suns might even give Saric more minutes at power forward with Baynes ability to play center. It would give the Suns a trickle down effect.

We also know Baynes isn't a locker room or chemistry disruptor, like Boogie could be. I'd be in favor of bringing him back but I think if money is equal, he might go back to Boston.

 

[Mainstreet]

We also know Baynes isn't a locker room or chemistry disruptor, like Boogie could be. I'd be in favor of bringing him back but I think if money is equal, he might go back to Boston.

Let's hope he has good memories of Phoenix like Frank Kaminsky. Also the Celtics have a lot of big man depth. I'd like to have him back.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Let's hope he has good memories of Phoenix like Frank Kaminsky. Also the Celtics have a lot of big man depth. I'd like to have him back.

I’d prefer a more athletic big

 

[Mainstreet]

I’d prefer a more athletic big

I would as well but it gives the Suns some flexibility if they add another big man that can play.

 

[GatorAZ]

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[95pro]

Baynes sucks.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Baynes sucks.

yeah... I’ll be honest, I kinda don’t want to bring back any more of last year’s mojo to this team than it already has. Baynes only played well that first month and isn’t a great defender. If it was him or nothing, I’d consider it but I think there will be buyout opportunities down the road who might be better and want to join a CP3 led contender.

 

[Mainstreet]

It's hard to believe the Raptors would waive Baynes when he is owed $7,000,000 for this season and $7,350,000 for next season.

 

[GatorAZ]

LOL:

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