Rockets Interested in Morris?

[Mainstreet]

If we get to choose I think I'd rather have Jones than Anderson. I don't necessarily think he's better but he's younger and brings something we don't currently have.

Also, I think the question must be asked, who do the Suns have the best chance of keeping? I think Jones has the best chance because the Suns would have the opportunity of extending him a qualifying offer whereas Anderson would become a free agent next season. I would love to get Clint Capela in the trade with the Rockets.

 

[Cheesebeef]

if you can get Anderson for that lump of crap, you do it in a heartbeat. Anderson is MUCH better then anything we have at the 4 and would be able to provide the spacing this team desperately needs. AND, he comes off the cap next summer, giving us an even larger amount of cap room if we don't want to re-sign him. It's a no brainer, IMO.

 

[Chaplin]

Keep in mind also that the article was co-written by Woj, so I would think it has more credence than some blogger saying team so-and-so has interest.

 

[slinslin]

Anderson is basically Teletovic who does not totally suck at everything else but shooting open 3s.

Still Anderson is also a FA this summer, just like Jones.

Not hyped about re-signing Anderson.

But yeah Anderson >>>>>>>>> Jones/Motiejunas

Guess Gentry thinks he can fix Markieff.

 

[Catlover]

Anderson is basically Teletovic who does not totally suck at everything else but shooting open 3s.

Still Anderson is also a FA this summer, just like Jones.

Not hyped about re-signing Anderson.

Are you saying Teletovic totally sucks at everything except shooting 3's?

If you take away the first few games when he was recovering from mono he's actually outplayed Anderson by quite a margin. He rebounds well and he defends well although he does struggle against quicker players (less now as he's regained a little strength and quickness the past month). And last night he had a huge block down the stretch in addition to his game winning rebound and follow-up shot.

 

[slinslin]

Are you saying Teletovic totally sucks at everything except shooting 3's?

If you take away the first few games when he was recovering from mono he's actually outplayed Anderson by quite a margin. He rebounds well and he defends well although he does struggle against quicker players (less now as he's regained a little strength and quickness the past month). And last night he had a huge block down the stretch in addition to his game winning rebound and follow-up shot.

Yes I cringe everytime I see him on defense or making a "play" on offense.

 

[devilalum]

if you can get Anderson for that lump of crap, you do it in a heartbeat. Anderson is MUCH better then anything we have at the 4 and would be able to provide the spacing this team desperately needs. AND, he comes off the cap next summer, giving us an even larger amount of cap room if we don't want to re-sign him. It's a no brainer, IMO.

Of course we don't know what else is being offered but I'd take Anderson for Morris right now.

The addition by subtraction instantly improves the Suns and Anderson can really shoot. Didn't he put up about 20 on the Suns in one quarter last week?

 

[elindholm]

Not excited about Anderson. The Suns need an interior scoring presence. Guys who can bomb away from the perimeter are fine, but you need more than that.

 

[Catlover]

Yes I cringe everytime I see him on defense or making a "play" on offense.

Then I question how often you're actually watching the Suns play. He was burned by everyone at the start of the season but since the middle of November he's been one of our best players. And for what it's worth, he's raised his PER from below 10 to over 17 in the last month.

Compare their stats including the advanced stats and tell me how Anderson is anywhere near an upgrade over Teletovic. And keep in mind, Mirza was horrible the first week or two of the season until he started getting into shape. If nothing else, for two players that are not noted for their defense and are out there primarily for bulk shooting, is there anything more relevant than their true shooting percentage?

 

[Mainstreet]

Are you saying Teletovic totally sucks at everything except shooting 3's?

If you take away the first few games when he was recovering from mono he's actually outplayed Anderson by quite a margin. He rebounds well and he defends well although he does struggle against quicker players (less now as he's regained a little strength and quickness the past month). And last night he had a huge block down the stretch in addition to his game winning rebound and follow-up shot.

I liked the Mirza signing from the beginning. It took him awhile for him to get going but he is proving his worth now.

 

[devilalum]

Not excited about Anderson. The Suns need an interior scoring presence. Guys who can bomb away from the perimeter are fine, but you need more than that.

IMO the perfect PF for the Suns would be a guy that shoots like Anderson but is also a lock down defender and rebounder. Not as worried about getting a guy that scores on the block.

If PJ was 6'10" instead of 6'4" he'd be prefect.

 

[devilalum]

Then I question how often you're actually watching the Suns play. He was burned by everyone at the start of the season but since the middle of November he's been one of our best players. And for what it's worth, he's raised his PER from below 10 to over 17 in the last month.

Compare their stats including the advanced stats and tell me how Anderson is anywhere near an upgrade over Teletovic. And keep in mind, Mirza was horrible the first week or two of the season until he started getting into shape. If nothing else, for two players that are not noted for their defense and are out there primarily for bulk shooting, is there anything more relevant than their true shooting percentage?

Does Anderson have to be an upgrade over Mirza? Isn't there room for both?

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/12/08...xploring-markieff-morris-ryan-anderson-trade/

 

[Mainstreet]

I was watching replay of the Mirza shot which included Booker's victory dance in the video. I like this young man. However, if Mirza misses that shot Leuer is in very good position to tip it in.

See replay of the final game winning shot and Leuer flashing to the basket at the link below.

http://www.azcentral.com/story/spor...does-hotline-bling-suns-game-winner/76987198/

 

[Catlover]

I liked the Mirza signing from the beginning. It took him awhile for him to get going but he is proving his worth now.

I had no idea what we were getting with him. I really couldn't remember ever watching him play prior to signing him. I was disappointed at the beginning of the season but he's been far better than advertised since that rocky start. I'm not sure he isn't our 3rd best player right now, trailing only Knight and Bledsoe. I'm really surpised by his defense as I had only heard negatives in that regard. He's limited physically but from what I've seen he's a smart defender.

 

[Mainstreet]

IMO the perfect PF for the Suns would be a guy that shoots like Anderson but is also a lock down defender and rebounder. Not as worried about getting a guy that scores on the block.

If PJ was 6'10" instead of 6'4" he'd be prefect.

I'd like it more if Bledsoe was 6'10. He would be a monster inside and outside.

 

[Catlover]

Does Anderson have to be an upgrade over Mirza? Isn't there room for both?

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/12/08...xploring-markieff-morris-ryan-anderson-trade/

I think he'd help us more than Markieff but as I mentioned earlier, I think he's a duplication of what we already have. I think we need a banger more than we need another outside shooter. I wouldn't hate the trade as it's clearly time to move on from Markieff, I'd just rather see something that helps us in the long run too and I don't think that's Anderson.

 

[devilalum]

I'd like it more if Bledsoe was 6'10. He would be a monster inside and outside.

Agreed, if the genie is giving one bizarre Suns wish I'd prefer that one too.

 

[BillsCarnage]

This is one trade the Suns should do for literally.. Literally a bag of peanuts.

 

[devilalum]

I think he'd help us more than Markieff but as I mentioned earlier, I think he's a duplication of what we already have. I think we need a banger more than we need another outside shooter. I wouldn't hate the trade as it's clearly time to move on from Markieff, I'd just rather see something that helps us in the long run too and I don't think that's Anderson.

Given Morris' current production, legal status and twin situation I doubt the Suns have a lot of other choices. The only reason NO is considering this is because Morris is on a nice contract and they don't want to pay Anderson next summer. The Pels are one of the poorest teams in the league.

They want to trade Anderson BECAUSE he's off to the best start of his career???

 

[Mainstreet]

I had no idea what we were getting with him. I really couldn't remember ever watching him play prior to signing him. I was disappointed at the beginning of the season but he's been far better than advertised since that rocky start. I'm not sure he isn't our 3rd best player right now, trailing only Knight and Bledsoe. I'm really surpised by his defense as I had only heard negatives in that regard. He's limited physically but from what I've seen he's a smart defender.

I seen him play now and then with the Nets. I liked what I saw. In the Grizzlies thread I mentioned I thought he should have taken the final shot instead of in bounding with .5 seconds. He has a reputation of making contested shots.

 

[Mainstreet]

Given Morris' current production, legal status and twin situation I doubt the Suns have a lot of other choices. The only reason NO is considering this is because Morris is on a nice contract and they don't want to pay Anderson next summer. The Pels are one of the poorest teams in the league.

They want to trade Anderson BECAUSE he's off to the best start of his career???

I think Alvin Gentry may be another reason why the Pelicans are interested in Morris.

 

[devilalum]

I think Alvin Gentry may be another reason why the Pelicans are interested in Morris.

Probably so.

More time on the bench is not going to improve Morris' value. Sure it was higher last year but it may not ever be any higher again than it is now.

 

[JCSunsfan]

IMO the perfect PF for the Suns would be a guy that shoots like Anderson but is also a lock down defender and rebounder. Not as worried about getting a guy that scores on the block.

If PJ was 6'10" instead of 6'4" he'd be prefect.

Ibaka

 

[Phrazbit]

If it werent for that felony charge, this would be really heating up.

Nah, I think his suck is a much bigger hindrance than an assault charge that might end up yielding a very brief suspension in a year.

 

[slinslin]

Agreed, if the genie is giving one bizarre Suns wish I'd prefer that one too.

He'd be the best player in the league if he had that kind of size.