JCSunsfan
ASFN Icon
- Joined
- Oct 24, 2002
- Posts
- 22,115
- Reaction score
- 6,551
So what do we do now.
We do not have room to sign FA's besides those we've already said we want to sign: Scott Williams and Jake Voshkul. Any other FA we sign becomes more lux tax $ going out the window.
So if we sign a FA, it would probably be a sign and trade.
Making a trade our signing a FA right now would really only be for the purpose of upgrading a position in which we feel we are weak (or for dropping cap $, but I'm not going to discuss that right now). We have a quality starter, and good depth at every position except center, where we have depth but could improve in the starter area.
We could continue to run the C position by committee and see who steps up to claim the starter role. Williams is clearly a backup so Little Jake, Big Jake, and Zarko would compete for the starter's job. That could be interesting. We still do not have the big rebounding shot-blocker that Steph mentioned at the end of the season. Adding that player could be the key to going deep in the playoffs. Who will it be:
Zarko: Don't think so. Nothing I've seen indicates that he will be a great defensive rebounder or shot-blocker. He has a chance to show it, but I doubt it. Maybe some coaching would help. He could develop a style "stealth" shot blocking ala Raef L. Don't get me wrong, I think he's a great addition to this team and fills a role, but starting c is probably not it.
Big Jake: There is no doubt the big guy changes things in the middle when he is in the game. Defensively he really does have the capability of being a shot-blocking threat and a good defensive rebounder. The key is if he can find an offensive spot on the floor that is out of Amare's way and some sort of threat. He's got to be able to sink the 15 footer consistently.
Little Jake: No one works harder. He is our Scott Pollard. I'm just not sure he has the physical tools to be that big shot blocking, intimidating threat. I'm thrilled to have him on our bench. He brings great energy and smarts into the game.
Trade or FA: Who's out there. No one in the FA group has been a better rebounder, interior defeder or shot blocker than Alonzo Mourning. If he is healthy he could make a huge difference. The only way to get him would be through a sign and trade. It might not be possible to present Riley anything that would make him bite. He might have some interest in either of the Jakes, or maybe Casey, JJ or even Barbosa.
If Miami is not interested in resigning Zo this is a possibility. I don't think it would be too hard to sell Zo on the potential of the Suns.
If not, I'm certainly game for seeing who on our present roster steps forward.
We do not have room to sign FA's besides those we've already said we want to sign: Scott Williams and Jake Voshkul. Any other FA we sign becomes more lux tax $ going out the window.
So if we sign a FA, it would probably be a sign and trade.
Making a trade our signing a FA right now would really only be for the purpose of upgrading a position in which we feel we are weak (or for dropping cap $, but I'm not going to discuss that right now). We have a quality starter, and good depth at every position except center, where we have depth but could improve in the starter area.
We could continue to run the C position by committee and see who steps up to claim the starter role. Williams is clearly a backup so Little Jake, Big Jake, and Zarko would compete for the starter's job. That could be interesting. We still do not have the big rebounding shot-blocker that Steph mentioned at the end of the season. Adding that player could be the key to going deep in the playoffs. Who will it be:
Zarko: Don't think so. Nothing I've seen indicates that he will be a great defensive rebounder or shot-blocker. He has a chance to show it, but I doubt it. Maybe some coaching would help. He could develop a style "stealth" shot blocking ala Raef L. Don't get me wrong, I think he's a great addition to this team and fills a role, but starting c is probably not it.
Big Jake: There is no doubt the big guy changes things in the middle when he is in the game. Defensively he really does have the capability of being a shot-blocking threat and a good defensive rebounder. The key is if he can find an offensive spot on the floor that is out of Amare's way and some sort of threat. He's got to be able to sink the 15 footer consistently.
Little Jake: No one works harder. He is our Scott Pollard. I'm just not sure he has the physical tools to be that big shot blocking, intimidating threat. I'm thrilled to have him on our bench. He brings great energy and smarts into the game.
Trade or FA: Who's out there. No one in the FA group has been a better rebounder, interior defeder or shot blocker than Alonzo Mourning. If he is healthy he could make a huge difference. The only way to get him would be through a sign and trade. It might not be possible to present Riley anything that would make him bite. He might have some interest in either of the Jakes, or maybe Casey, JJ or even Barbosa.
If Miami is not interested in resigning Zo this is a possibility. I don't think it would be too hard to sell Zo on the potential of the Suns.
If not, I'm certainly game for seeing who on our present roster steps forward.
