denver post

[JerkFace]

this was reported in the denver post this weekend:

"The Nuggets have fielded more calls from other teams about struggling forward Nikoloz Tskitishvili than hot swingman Rodney White, who will be a free agent next summer. Among the teams interested in Tskitishvili are Phoenix and Toronto. While the fifth pick in the 2002 draft isn't untouchable, the Nuggets won't just give him away. They still think he has a bright future."

 

[SirStefan32]

I don't see why aquire Tskitishvili when we have Zarko.

 

[George O'Brien]

Mike D'Angelo coached him in Italy. Supposedly Tskitishvili bulked up over the summer to 245, so maybe they see him at center.
I Europe he was supposed to be a great shot, but has not done that well here.

In terms of cap space, I'm not sure how the Suns could a swing a deal. Tskitishvili is making $2.7 million this year and has three more years left on his contract but the last two are team option. Pretty pricy for a project and other than Trybanski, who would you give up? (Why they would want him is another question entirely - draft picks I suppose).

 

[thegrahamcrackr]

Originally posted by George O'Brien
Mike D'Angelo

Mike D'Antoni???

 

[George O'Brien]

Originally posted by thegrahamcrackr
Mike D'Antoni???

Plays backup guitar with Miles Davis.

 

[PhxGametime]

Doubtful Suns would make playoffs, player has no future in team, and currently not playing, how about a trade:

Scott Williams and Cleveland 1st

Unless Trybanski trade works for Nuggets. I'm not REAL REAL high on Skits but watched a bit of last years game against Suns playing 30 mins and making 3 3PT's and moves well for size.

The real reason I'd be excited though - opens Suns 2004 Draft Pick for a SG: Andre Igoudala, Luol Deng, or Christian Drejer (if Hassan Adams can keep current play up and 3PT improves even better, add him to list). These are just 4 players have seen impressed with and there is more prospects.

Of the states bigmen - Channing Frye is most impressive have seen, tomorrow Harrison is on Tv though, Torin Francis was impressive last year, but only Jawad Williams has the range Skits can offer have seen. Not as impressed with Ike and drafting another European player that is late lottery while Suns could grab Skits and a top notch SG (more likely to find top notch SG than C where pick is) would be disappointing...

 

[hcsilla]

Originally posted by BbaLL_31
, tomorrow Harrison is on Tv though,

I would be really curious about your opinion about Harrison who seems to be a promising C prospect.

 

[hcsilla]

Originally posted by SirStefan32
I don't see why aquire Tskitishvili when we have Zarko.

Exactly.

 

[PhxGametime]

I've only seen 1 game of Harrison from last year and he impressed me but he looks shorter than listed - don't remember a lot but he could work well with Marbury, finishes well atleast game I saw, and appears to be good athlete, shot blocker, (don't remember if he could rebound out of position? but has had good reb #'s). He's gotten a bad label and College centers are hard to judge for me but he could suprise and put up Antonio Davis or Eddy Curry like production or struggle like Chris Mihm...

 

[George O'Brien]

Originally posted by BbaLL_31

Of the states bigmen - Channing Frye is most impressive have seen, tomorrow Harrison is on Tv though, Torin Francis was impressive last year, but only Jawad Williams has the range Skits can offer have seen. Not as impressed with Ike and drafting another European player that is late lottery while Suns could grab Skits and a top notch SG (more likely to find top notch SG than C where pick is) would be disappointing...

I have been much more impressed with Okafor than Frye. Frye is only about an inch taller but at least 30 pounds lighter and lacks NBA strength. I think he will make it in the NBA, but I doubt Frye will become an impact player.

I am not familiar with Harrison. Where does he play?

 

[PhxGametime]

Okafor won't be available where we pick - atleast felt that way before trade but I've been high on Barbosa and going to watch World Championship's in a few - to check out Vujanic for next year...

I just recently found out about trade, 2 hours ago - last 2 jobs have been graveyard and sleep in daytime so w/o reading for 3 hours - are 2 1st Round Picks conditional from NY?

 

[George O'Brien]

Originally posted by BbaLL_31
Okafor won't be available where we pick - atleast felt that way before trade but I've been high on Barbosa and going to watch World Championship's in a few - to check out Vujanic for next year...

I just recently found out about trade, 2 hours ago - last 2 jobs have been graveyard and sleep in daytime so w/o reading for 3 hours - are 2 1st Round Picks conditional from NY?

The 2004 is unconditional. The second is conditional, details are not available.

 

[PhxGametime]

David Harrison plays for Colorado BTW...

 

[George O'Brien]

The addition of Lampe eliminates all possible interest in Tskitishvili by the Suns.

 

[PhxGametime]

Vujanic played pretty well splitting time with Jaric. Made 1 3PT shot and a pull-up at free throw line and a nice assist inside.

Has decent size (height) atleast appeared to be as tall as Baron Davis and Ander Miller, decent length... really quick and pressured ball well. I do like Barbosa's potential more right now though but Vujanic could've improved in last 2 years...