Cleveland Declines Option On Traylor

[coloradosun]

As I recall the Suns seriously considered him last summer. He preformed very well for the Cavs and I think he actually became a fan favorite in Cleveland. He could be a person that could add some depth and muscle (weight). Add him to the list of possible FAs.

His salary last year was very similar to McCarty's.

 

[Yuma]

To start the season I was not very high on Traylor. However, he seems to be trying to do better. That being said, he is limited. I don't think D'Antoni will play a bulky guy like him. I think eventually we will sign a guy along the lines of a Steven Hunter. Someone taller and leaner. Just a feeling.

 

[George O'Brien]

To start the season I was not very high on Traylor. However, he seems to be trying to do better. That being said, he is limited. I don't think D'Antoni will play a bulky guy like him. I think eventually we will sign a guy along the lines of a Steven Hunter. Someone taller and leaner. Just a feeling.

The Suns recruited Trayor fairly hard last summer, but in the end lacked the money to do anything. Perhaps they've changed their minds, but he certainly qualifies as a "big body" they said they would get.

 

[Kolo]

I remember watching the game where the Suns blew about a 20 point lead to Lebron, and I was surprised at how quick Traylor seemed for his size, and he has decent skills. I think he'd be a great pickup, and probably not too expensive.

 

[justAndy]

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[MaoTosiFanClub]

This team needs someone that will put Parker and Ginobili on their ass when they get in the lane and Traylor fits that mold. Is Fortson a free agent?

 

[nothin' but net]

I was thinking that too. Here is my reasoning... His value would be measured by
A. His actual contribution on the floor.

but more importantly,

B. I believe he would be less likely to dish a career ending injury to one of his teammates.

So really, it is insurance that Amare and others will continue to be productive for years to come.