Buyouts / Waivers 2022

[Mainstreet]

I don't think E'Twaun Moore improves the Suns either so I'd prefer other options if the Suns add another player.

 

[Proximo]

I don't think E'Twaun Moore improves the Suns either so I'd prefer other options if the Suns add another player.

That's the thing, there isn't better options other than Dragic - who is now gone, we have what we are going to have. And personally I think that is just fine.

 

[Mainstreet]

That's the thing, there isn't better options other than Dragic - who is now gone, we have what we are going to have. And personally I think that is just fine.

Granted, there are not a lot of options right now but there could be more players waived or bought out.

I still like Schroder if he becomes available.

What worries me the most, if Payne is not 100%.

 

[AzStevenCal]

That's the thing, there isn't better options other than Dragic - who is now gone, we have what we are going to have. And personally I think that is just fine.

Yeah I suspect the ones I have the most interest in aren't going to be bought out. My wish list in order would be Eric Gordon, Dennis Schroder, Gary Harris and John Wall but I wouldn't be surprised to see no more than one or two of them to hit the market (if any).

 

[Hoop Head]

I doubt we'll see someone get signed who is bought out since it will require waiving someone, Payton would be the ideal candidate but Frank is also a possibility. If we did, I'd gladly take DJ Augustin in Payton's place. He's a veteran PG with a good outside shot. He's not CP3 but he is more than capable of running an offense.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I doubt we'll see someone get signed who is bought out since it will require waiving someone, Payton would be the ideal candidate but Frank is also a possibility. If we did, I'd gladly take DJ Augustin in Payton's place. He's a veteran PG with a good outside shot. He's not CP3 but he is more than capable of running an offense.

I’d take augustin in a heartbeat

 

[FB94]

Please no more Payton

 

[AzStevenCal]

Please no more Payton

Is that his nickname? It's kind of a mouthful but it probably works.

 

[Mainstreet]

I’d take augustin in a heartbeat

If Cory Joseph were bought out he would be an ideal target as well.

 

[Mainstreet]

Jevon Carter plans to sign with Bucks.

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[Mainstreet]

At the moment, it's looking like Dennis Schroder will not be bought out.

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[AzStevenCal]

It's looking at the moment, Dennis Schroder will not be bought out.

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It sounds to me like a "give us a bigger discount or you're stuck here" message from the Rockets.

 

[Mainstreet]

It sounds to me like a "give us a bigger discount or you're stuck here" message from the Rockets.

I'm not sure how the back channels of the buyout market work, whether the agent is allowed to contact other teams.

I suppose the Rockets could give the agent permission to contact other teams. Of the Suns could offer more money in a buyout than many teams making it more palatable to the player.

 

[JCSunsfan]

I would have liked to have Carter back. Not that he is the answer or anything.

 

[Hoop Head]

I'm not sure how the back channels of the buyout market work, whether the agent is allowed to contact other teams.

I suppose the Rockets could give the agent permission to contact other teams. Of the Suns could offer more money in a buyout than many teams making it more palatable to the player.

I think Schroeder is most concerned with securing a long term deal this offseason. What he makes this year is negligible. Houston offers the best chance of him highlighting himself as a focal point, albeit that wont be long since they aren't making the playoffs. It does allow Dennis 2+ months to boost his stats there and audition for a longer contract, possibly with Houston.

 

[AzStevenCal]

I think Schroeder is most concerned with securing a long term deal this offseason. What he makes this year is negligible. Houston offers the best chance of him highlighting himself as a focal point, albeit that wont be long since they aren't making the playoffs. It does allow Dennis 2+ months to boost his stats there and audition for a longer contract, possibly with Houston.

Well, sure, if they play him but I thought they wanted to lose while developing young guys?

 

[Mainstreet]

I think Schroeder is most concerned with securing a long term deal this offseason. What he makes this year is negligible. Houston offers the best chance of him highlighting himself as a focal point, albeit that wont be long since they aren't making the playoffs. It does allow Dennis 2+ months to boost his stats there and audition for a longer contract, possibly with Houston.

There are different ways to look at it. The way you describe is one way. Another way, he goes to a contender via a buyout and shows what he can do in the playoffs.

I do think think Schroder could help the Suns if he were willing to accept the role Elfrid Payton has taken but that's a long shot.

 

[Cheesebeef]

There are different ways to look at it. The way you describe is one way. Another way, he goes to a contender via a buyout and shows what he can do in the playoffs.

I do think think Schroder could help the Suns if he were willing to accept the role Elfrid Payton has taken but that's a long shot.

I’d think there would be some value in coming and being able to help the Suns win the 1 seed and not fall off too much either as the starter or back up PG depending on Payne’s health.

Playing well on a good team and helping them overcome a huge loss might show more to teams than just stay padding on a terrible team.

 

[Mainstreet]

I’d think there would be some value in coming and being able to help the Suns win the 1 seed and not fall off too much either as the starter or back up PG depending on Payne’s health.

Playing well on a good team and helping them overcome a huge loss might show more to teams than just stay padding on a terrible team.

I'd be thrilled with the idea of adding Schroder but he might want a bigger role like the opportunity to supplant Cam Payne.

Of course that opportunity might be there if Payne continues to have trouble with his right wrist.

 

[Hoop Head]

Well, sure, if they play him but I thought they wanted to lose while developing young guys?

That seemed to be their plan but the news that both sides agreed he'd stick it out for the remainder of the season tells me that they'll use him. It's a little different with a PG since he could help develop the youngsters with his play if he bought in so they can achieve both, losing and letting him pad his stats.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Well there is a bright side to this. If the team has said that they were going to shut CP3 down now until the playoffs to keep him healthy and rest his legs, we might have said that is a good idea--maybe.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Well there is a bright side to this. If the team has said that they were going to shut CP3 down now until the playoffs to keep him healthy and rest his legs, we might have said that is a good idea--maybe.

Come on, JC. No one would have said that. Cut back on his minutes or load manage a game here or there and people would have said that was a good idea. Completely shutting someone down for two months while rolling? Stretch Armstrong couldn’t have make that move to anyone as even maybe a good idea.

 

[Proximo]

Come on, JC. No one would have said that. Cut back on his minutes or load manage a game here or there and people would have said that was a good idea. Completely shutting someone down for two months while rolling? Stretch Armstrong couldn’t have make that move to anyone as even maybe a good idea.

Well actually I would have been in favor of benching him once we had the 1st seed locked up, which would probably been a couple more weeks, so I don't think it's that bad. At least we know he can't get a season ending injury this way.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Well actually I would have been in favor of benching him once we had the 1st seed locked up, which would probably been a couple more weeks, so I don't think it's that bad. At least we know he can't get a season ending injury this way.

you would have sat CP3 for the... entire last month of the season?

sorry, that's patently ridiculous. that's never happened with any player in the history of any sport trying to win a championship.

 

[AzStevenCal]

you would have sat CP3 for the... entire last month of the season?

sorry, that's patently ridiculous. that's never happened with any player in the history of any sport trying to win a championship.

Yeah, I might have given him 3 or 4 nights off post-break and tried to keep his per game minutes down around 30 or so but there's a reason nobody sits their stars for a month heading into the playoffs. He'd be out of game shape, physically and mentally - and IMO he'd be at greater risk of injury given that he'd be going full speed without a ramped-up training camp and preseason.