Steve Francis waived

[Yuma]

Is it injury related or just him being a team cancer? 10 day contract?

 

[Covert Rain]

Is it injury related or just him being a team cancer? 10 day contract?

I still think this guy can fill it up. Isn't the reason he fell so far so fast is because people realized he couldn't guard anybody and starting popping off at the mouth?

He can handle the basketball and still shoot right? It's at least worth a 10 day contract to see what happens.

 

[Rab]

Goodness this guy is a loser. Crazy things is he's only been in the league 9 years. He's fallen pretty hard.

 

[Mainstreet]

Here is a link:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3864959

I'm not sure what the deal is with Francis as he has not been playing. There is not much downside on a ten day contract.

 

[TBaslim]

No to Stevie Franchise. Former offensive-talent at PG with a big ego no longer matching production and can't defend. Definitely not what this team needs in a back-up PG.

 

[Mainstreet]

No to Stevie Franchise. Former offensive-talent at PG with a big ego no longer matching production and can't defend. Definitely not what this team needs in a back-up PG.

Maybe, but as it stands the Suns do not have a legit back-up PG.

 

[joshstmarie]

I was just hoping that I would open this thread and NOT see anyone suggesting we should sign this guy... what was i thinking?

 

[Mainstreet]

I was just hoping that I would open this thread and NOT see anyone suggesting we should sign this guy... what was i thinking?

The Suns need a back-PG. I don't think anyone really knows what is going with Francis. Better suggestions would certainly be welcomed.

 

[TBaslim]

Just my opinion, but not having a back-up PG is better then adding Franchise to this team, unless he has had a huge attitude conversion and accepts being a dirt-working, short minute, non-star bench player. We have enough current and former all-star egos, agendas, and need for touches on offense to manage as it is.

 

[Bufalay]

He just isn't very good anymore.

 

[Covert Rain]

He just isn't very good anymore.

Yeah but is that because he doesn't get the time anymore or did he have some sort of major injury?? That guy could drop 30 points on any given night. Barring injury that doesn't just go away.

Besides, we don't need to depend on the guy for 30 minutes a night. We just need someone who can handle the ball and make a shot every now and then.

I just have not kept up with this guys career. That's why I am wondering.

 

[Bufalay]

Yeah but is that because he doesn't get the time anymore or did he have some sort of major injury?? That guy could drop 30 points on any given night. Barring injury that doesn't just go away.

Besides, we don't need to depend on the guy for 30 minutes a night. We just need someone who can handle the ball and make a shot every now and then.

I just have not kept up with this guys career. That's why I am wondering.

Last time he got regular minutes was with the Knicks and he looked old. He was slow, lazy and looked like he didn't care.

 

[Rab]

Yeah but is that because he doesn't get the time anymore or did he have some sort of major injury?? That guy could drop 30 points on any given night. Barring injury that doesn't just go away.

Besides, we don't need to depend on the guy for 30 minutes a night. We just need someone who can handle the ball and make a shot every now and then.

I just have not kept up with this guys career. That's why I am wondering.

I think he had some sort of injury this year while on the Rockets, but was never able to get time over guys like Aaron Brooks, and Luther Head when healthy anyway.

He's just not good anymore.

 

[Mainstreet]

Anybody know the story on Tinsley?

 

[dodie53]

imo,
a 10 day contract won't hurt

 

[mojorizen7]

10 contract? Sure why not?
Best case: He becomes another Eddie House and gives our bench a huge lift in terms of scoring.
Worst case: He poisons the entire team by offering tainted girl scout cookies at practice and we cut him after 10 days.

 

[Covert Rain]

10 contract? Sure why not?
Best case: He becomes another Eddie House and gives our bench a huge lift in terms of scoring.
Worst case: He poisons the entire team by offering tainted girl scout cookies at practice and we cut him after 10 days.

That's what I was thinking as well. If you don't like the guys attitude or what he brings your not on the hook.

Bring him in at least for a look?

 

[Chaplin]

That's what I was thinking as well. If you don't like the guys attitude or what he brings your not on the hook.

Bring him in at least for a look?

To me, the fact that he was let go by one of the worst teams in the league speaks volumes.

Suns fans just love taking other teams' castoffs sight-unseen.

 

[Bufalay]

Portland is paying him $17 million this season.

 

[Covert Rain]

To me, the fact that he was let go by one of the worst teams in the league speaks volumes.

Suns fans just love taking other teams' castoffs sight-unseen.

Unfortunately, that's the only options the Suns have barring a big trade. I would prefer a tier 1 guy but that is not happening.

I would rather the team try something versus standing bye and doing nothing. This is this teams last shot anyway I think. I don't see us going into the next season as is.

 

[AceP]

As long as Barbosa keeps his good form, there is little chance for the team to spend money on another PG, veteran or rookie. If u noticed, in Jan, Barbosa averaged 13.8ppg, 1.8apg, 2.0rpg in 22mpg, 51.2 FG% and 48.6 3P%. There is no way to cut his minutes when he is playing like that.

Unless we trade him, there won't be any more search for PG. Nash and Barbosa duo will be what we depends on into playoff.

 

[BC867]

As long as Barbosa keeps his good form, there is little chance for the team to spend money on another PG, veteran or rookie. If u noticed, in Jan, Barbosa averaged 13.8ppg, 1.8apg, 2.0rpg in 22mpg, 51.2 FG% and 48.6 3P%. There is no way to cut his minutes when he is playing like that.

Unless we trade him, there won't be any more search for PG. Nash and Barbosa duo will be what we depends on into playoff.

I was going to post along the same lines. Even though I believe we should have a legit backup Point Guard, it looks like Porter has decided on Leandro getting backup PG minutes to bring the ball up and provide what he does best -- point-a-minute instant offense.

 

[Chaplin]

I don't think LB has done that bad of a job running the offense over the past month or so.

 

[mojorizen7]

I don't think LB has done that bad of a job running the offense over the past month or so.

Neither do i.

 

[Rogue]

I'm afraid houston would be his first option to sign a 10 contract with, or with a team located in maryland which is his homestate, or with a title contender like spurs and celtics. We have no diplomatic leverage to beat the offers from those teams I mentioned before.