Jordan Schultz Tweet: Suns now Frontrunner for Amar'e

[SirStefan32]

So if we add Amare, does that help us make a play off run?

I don't think so.

Which is why I don't see Amare picking Phoenix. That and because I think he may feel dissed by Sarver the first time around.

And I am totally ok with Amare not coming back to Phoenix. He wouldn't make much of a difference and we would still have a tough time making the playoffs in the West.

I disagree. Amare is still much better than anything the Suns have at the two power positions. At the end of games, when Hornacek goes small, I would much rather have Markieff and Amare playing 4 and 5 than Markieff and Marcus.

Amare can play pick and roll better than anyone on this roster, and he can stretch the floor well enough.

I think he would be a huge addition if the goal is to make the playoffs.

Having said all that, I think the Suns need to look towards the future. Forget the playoffs, develop youngsters. There should be no place for Amare on a young team like phoenix.

 

[3rdside]

I disagree. Amare is still much better than anything the Suns have at the two power positions. At the end of games, when Hornacek goes small, I would much rather have Markieff and Amare playing 4 and 5 than Markieff and Marcus.

Amare can play pick and roll better than anyone on this roster, and he can stretch the floor well enough.

I think he would be a huge addition if the goal is to make the playoffs.

Having said all that, I think the Suns need to look towards the future. Forget the playoffs, develop youngsters. There should be no place for Amare on a young team like phoenix.

I agree with you that amare and Markieff would be a huge addition but you're way off the mark with what's in bold - there's no place for a veteran who knows the club inside out? Ridiculous.

 

[BC867]

The latest quote about Amar'e (regardless of what the Suns desires might be) is

Stoudemire says his plan is to sign with a team fighting for a playoff berth...

It is interesting that he referred to a team fighting for a playoff berth rather than one fighting for a championship.

'Smart move on his part, leaving his options open. If he can't sign on with a top team, he'll consider one fighting for a playoff berth. Like the Suns?

http://news.yahoo.com/knicks-buyout-deal-makes-stoudemire-free-agent-205312845--nba.html

 

[Mainstreet]

I don't think Amare clears waivers until Wednesday so there will likely be a short wait to find out where he is headed.

 

[Mainstreet]

It looks like Amare is headed to Dallas. It is not surprising.

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine · 1m 1 minute ago

As Mavs close in on Amar'e Stoudemire, I'm told they will NOT be signing Jermaine O'Neal at this time. Update from @jermaineoneal in works

https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine

 

[AZBALLER]

In his own mind, Amare still has something to prove. Where better, than his first home on a team that can't make the playoffs without him?

 

[AzStevenCal]

Well, hopefully the Suns management group can sit down with Amare and discuss this over a nice tub of Wine.

Steve

 

[Rab]

Well, hopefully the Suns management group can sit down with Amare and discuss this over a nice tub of Wine.

Steve

Well played

 

[devilalum]

Well, hopefully the Suns management group can sit down with Amare and discuss this over a nice tub of Wine.

Steve

4/5

 

[Zobaczcie suki]

Well, hopefully the Suns management group can sit down with Amare and discuss this over a nice tub of Wine.

Steve

If reports are correct, those bottles will be filling the tub in Dallas.

 

[sunsfan88]

If reports are correct, those bottles will be filling the tub in Dallas.

With Mark Cuban as owner, you bet it does.

 

[overseascardfan]

IIRC, Jordan Schultz is the same guy who said Splitter to PHX was a done deal a couple years back, then SA re-signed him to an extension? Who does this guy think he is......Gambodoro?????

 

[Iceman]

Should be interesting to see what Amare has left. His injuries could be end for him

 

[AzStevenCal]

IIRC, Jordan Schultz is the same guy who said Splitter to PHX was a done deal a couple years back, then SA re-signed him to an extension? Who does this guy think he is......Gambodoro?????

Let's ask Kobe.

Steve

 

[Covert Rain]

IIRC, Jordan Schultz is the same guy who said Splitter to PHX was a done deal a couple years back, then SA re-signed him to an extension? Who does this guy think he is......Gambodoro?????

I think he is also the same guy that put up all kinds of trade nonsense in the past that was 100% incorrect as well. I mean it's pretty easy to claim something is true then retroactively say...well it fell apart and it was a done deal. Meh!