2021 NBA Free Agency and Trades

[Covert Rain]

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Thank you basketball Gods.

 

[Folster]

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:championship:

 

[Mainstreet]

Yea. Great to have Abdel Nader back. He signs for close to the minimum.

 

[Hoop Head]

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Do you want to start a thread for that? Could always label it Suns signings or something to be a little more vague so it can be used to add other deep bench signings like that.

 

[Covert Rain]

Then we are in agreement. I'm trying to compensate for the lack of another power forward by adding a center who seem to be more available. The Suns need more size on their bench.

Not exactly. They need size yes but we don't agree what we should target first. Asking a Power Forward to occasionally play Center is different than asking a Center to play PF. Asking Crowder to play Center when we have small stints of small ball fits within this offensive scheme. There is no scenario where playing two centers is on Monty's offensive set. So, signing another center after McGee has to be secondary to getting a PF to backup Crowder unless you want to depend on STIX. Unless you can find that tweener guy who plays both. He might be out there but Lopez and Kanter are not it.

 

[Ronin]

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[Mainstreet]

Not exactly. They need size yes but we don't agree what we should target first. Asking a Power Forward to occasionally play Center is different than asking a Center to play PF. Asking Crowder to play Center when we have small stints of small ball fits within this offensive scheme. There is no scenario where playing two centers is on Monty's offensive set. So, signing another center after McGee has to be secondary to getting a PF unless you can find that tweener guy who plays both. He might be out there but Lopez and Kanter are not it.

I'd target a power forward first as well. However, if you don't have a depth power forward at least you can always keep a center on the court to help compensate.

 

[SirStefan32]

A team is not going to get the whole package for a few million.

Oh I agree, but I think I would make compromises in other areas. I will take Lopez over Kantor any time, simply because I don't want the worst defender in the league on my team.

 

[Mainstreet]

Oh I agree, but I think I would make compromises in other areas. I will take Lopez over Kantor any time, simply because I don't want the worst defender in the league on my team.

Well, that idea is off the table as Lopez signs with Magic.

 

[Covert Rain]

I'd target a power forward first as well. However, if you don't have a depth power forward at least you can always keep a center on the court to help compensate.

If Monty doesn't play them together I don't see how that is a compensation. We agree though it would be nice to see more depth at both positions. I just hope James Jones is lighting up the phone right now.

 

[Mainstreet]

So we got the Suns roster up to 12.

How about add a power forward and point guard, then leave the 15th spot open.

Of course a DPE for Saric might create another spot.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

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Good

 

[Covert Rain]

Good

Our guards and wings are more than shored up IMO.

 

[Mainstreet]

Patty Mills gets paid. I wonder if the Suns were one of those teams interested.

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[Hoop Head]

So we got the Suns roster up to 12.

How about add a power forward and point guard, then leave the 15th spot open.

Of course a DPE for Saric might create another spot.

That's close to what I expect to happen. Probably a combo forward like Craig and then a 3rd string PG. I wouldn't mind George Hill, but he probably wants a larger role. Who knows. He was 3rd string last year for a good portion.

 

[1Sun]

A team needs three centers or at least a 4/5 that can rotate.

Not to mention at least ONE power forward, rather than playing small forwards out of position there.

 

[1Sun]

I'm thinking James Jones has to have his eye on someone.

The proverbial other shoe to drop? Again?

 

[Mainstreet]

That's close to what I expect to happen. Probably a combo forward like Craig and then a 3rd string PG. I wouldn't mind George Hill, but he probably wants a larger role. Who knows. He was 3rd string last year for a good portion.

I'd like a power forward but sometimes it's best available talent that fits the need.

 

[AzStevenCal]

That's close to what I expect to happen. Probably a combo forward like Craig and then a 3rd string PG. I wouldn't mind George Hill, but he probably wants a larger role. Who knows. He was 3rd string last year for a good portion.

About the only remaining free agents that interest me even a little are Oladipo and Whiteside.

 

[1Sun]

Why? Only reason to not apply for it is if Dario is healthy and ready to play BEFORE June 15th (Game 7 of Finals will be NLT June 17th).

The DPE does NOT count against the cap, so if Saric is out for season it makes ZERO sense not to file for and use it.

One word: Sarver.

 

[Hoop Head]

About the only remaining free agents that interest me even a little are Oladipo and Whiteside.

Is Taj Gibson still available? He'd be a nice depth acquisition. I don't see either of those 2 as realistic additions but I'd love to add Oladipo.

 

[JerkFace]

Is Taj Gibson still available? He'd be a nice depth acquisition. I don't see either of those 2 as realistic additions but I'd love to add Oladipo.

Re-signed with the Knicks.

 

[Mainstreet]

About the only remaining free agents that interest me even a little are Oladipo and Whiteside.

That would be a good way to finish free agency.

 

[Mainstreet]

Another 3x5 update.

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[Mainstreet]

This makes Chris Paul's contract look smaller.

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