Suns Priority Target - Post LeBron

[Errntknght]

Kevin Love is the only one listed that I'd be happy to have on the team. Between the logistics of getting him and his not wanting to come to Phx, I don't think he's a good target. His D is a little lacking but his scoring, spreading the floor, rebounding (not to mention his beautiful outlet passes) more than make up for it.

We have fill the void at PF and my choices would be among, Monroe, Ed Davis, Jordan Hill and Tyler Zeller (who Cleveland just dealt in a three team trade, but that doesn't mean he's not available.) They're all good rebounders and good defenders, get to FT line a decent amount and don''t turn the ball over a lot.

 

[SirStefan32]

We can also hope that Portland completely implodes and LMA wants out, I suppose.

 

[devilalum]

Wondering that as well.




I would love to have a mean Suns team with a chip on it's shoulder. It would be a change anyway. One of the things I loved about Barkley. He brought this attitude that bled into the team.

IMO Dragic and Bledsoe both play that way. Of course its probably better if your toughest players aren't guards.

And it would be nice to have a REAL PF. IMO soft power forwards don't deserve to be called power anything. Stretch 4 is appropriately lame, tweener also works.

 

[mojorizen7]

K.Love without a doubt.

 

[BigRedRage]

no interest in bosh, limited interest in Wade.

Love would be a good get, Carmelo can score but there isnt much attractive about bringing him here besides 25 ppg.

 

[ASUCHRIS]

I am saying Kevin Love. I am assuming that the RFA's don't really have to be a priority because they are totally in our control already.

Kevin Love is the best target for what the Suns need but only if:

1. We do not have to mortgage our future to get him.
2. He is willing to resign with us.

Otherwise, move on. If we have to build through draft picks, trades with potential, and project free agents, so be it. There is satisfaction in that too. I am content that the mgmt team gave it their best shot in trying to get LeBron. It didn't happen, flush it and move on.

This. No need to make a move just for the sake of making a move.

 

[Mainstreet]

Chandler Parsons has signed an offer sheet with the Mavs. It may put a squeeze on the Rockets.

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/234195/Chandler-Parsons-Mavs-Agree-Upon-$46M-Offer-Sheet

 

[WuRaider]

Chandler Parsons has signed an offer sheet with the Mavs. It may put a squeeze on the Rockets.

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/234195/Chandler-Parsons-Mavs-Agree-Upon-$46M-Offer-Sheet

Really? Parsons is solid but not on the level of Hayward and even he doesn't deserve the max. With the Lebron race over, teams are going to spend out of boredom.

Reup Tucker and Bledsoe and let's see how good we can be with our healthy pg duo. If we're rollin by the trade deadline, we can make a blockbuster trade to push us into contention.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Bosh..... Then Love.

 

[elindholm]

They should go for Kris Humphries. He has rarely gotten regular minutes, but when he has, he has produced. And even when his minutes are limited, his rebound rate is excellent (career 14.7/48min).

 

[SirStefan32]

Do we really want a Kardashian in Phoenix?

 

[Superbone]

Do we really want a Kardashian in Phoenix?

He was a Kardashian for all of 5 minutes.

 

[Mainstreet]

They should go for Kris Humphries. He has rarely gotten regular minutes, but when he has, he has produced. And even when his minutes are limited, his rebound rate is excellent (career 14.7/48min).

I really thought he was a hidden gem when he used to play for Utah. Now I don't know.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Honestly, I want Boozer in the Suns uniform just to bring some of that Chicago mentality to Phoenix. Bulls are trained to fight in every single game as if though their season depended on it. Suns could use some of that.

I've never really liked Boozer. To me he seems like a shorter Kendrick Perkins.

 

[JCSunsfan]

They should go for Kris Humphries. He has rarely gotten regular minutes, but when he has, he has produced. And even when his minutes are limited, his rebound rate is excellent (career 14.7/48min).

I never really paid much attention to Humphries. The few times I did look at his stats I remember thinking that he was quite a good rebounder for the minutes he played.

 

[Joe Mama]

Kevin Love would be great, but doesn't sound like he's interested without a superstar like LeBron James. Doesn't seem like Chris Bosh is really an option either since he has a max offer from Houston sitting there. Basically that I don't think there's anything out there I would really like the Phoenix Suns to sign for more than a one year with a team option contract. I wouldn't give Tucker much more than $2-3 million/season.

Joe

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Unfortunately I don't think we will get any of the big remaining free agents. What we should be looking to do at this point is acquire more assets by being facilitators.

 

[desertdawg]

Kevin Love would be great, but doesn't sound like he's interested without a superstar like LeBron James. Doesn't seem like Chris Bosh is really an option either since he has a max offer from Houston sitting there. Basically that I don't think there's anything out there I would really like the Phoenix Suns to sign for more than a one year with a team option contract. I wouldn't give Tucker much more than $2-3 million/season.

Joe

Yup, we better hope our Draft picks pan out.

 

[Mainstreet]

Unfortunately I don't think we will get any of the big remaining free agents. What we should be looking to do at this point is acquire more assets by being facilitators.

I agree. Also there may be some good leftovers from teams trying to match offer sheets from other teams on their RFAs.

 

[Covert Rain]

Unfortunately I don't think we will get any of the big remaining free agents. What we should be looking to do at this point is acquire more assets by being facilitators.

Which is frustrating and par for the course. We just need maybe one good signing or good trade that maybe turns things for the better.


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[AzStevenCal]

Unfortunately I don't think we will get any of the big remaining free agents. What we should be looking to do at this point is acquire more assets by being facilitators.

Which is frustrating and par for the course. We just need maybe one good signing or good trade that maybe turns things for the better.

I think looking to stockpile assets by facilitating trades is the right move and the best thing for our future. We've come a long way in a very short time but we still have quite a ways to go. Trying to speed up the re-build process seems very risky to me. We need to find out what we have in Plumlee, Markieff, Len, Warren, Goodwin and Ennis and I think they need court time for that to happen. Sure, adding a quality vet would make us better in the short run but I don't know that it's the right thing for the long haul.

Steve

 

[nooch]

Pay Bledsoe, but front load the contract so we maintain flexibility later. Only downside is would that make him less attractive if we we're to move him.

Rather not overpay for whats out there right now.

 

[Mainstreet]

I wish the Suns could do a trade similar to the Celtics when they took on Thornton's expiring contract for Tyler Zeller and a first round pick.

http://nesn.com/2014/07/danny-ainge-scores-major-victory-for-celtics-in-three-team-trade/

 

[PhxGametime]

I wish the Suns could do a trade similar to the Celtics when they took on Thornton's expiring contract for Tyler Zeller and a first round pick.

http://nesn.com/2014/07/danny-ainge-scores-major-victory-for-celtics-in-three-team-trade/

That'd be my plan, if possible. I like Monroe but Max contract is pricey and he'd need a Plumlee like defender at either big man spot... spacing Could be issue. Trevor Ariza would be solid defender, with Green like offense, Tucker like rebounding ability, and can create offense - I'd just hate to lose Tucker, while not being sure Tucker would be okay coming off bench.

Jordan Hill and Ed Davis could be Upside guys waiting to break out, though who knows their asking price. I've cooled off on Deng a bit after seeing how many minutes he's played throughout career. I haven't even checked today to see if these players are all available still anyways.

I change my mind nearly every week concerning Kevin Love, stat-wise he is perfect replacement for Frye, just think he's closer to top 25 talent. I'd consider 4 First Round Picks (Wolves, Lakers, Suns '15, and Lottery Protected Suns '17) but everyone else on Roster I'd hate to lose lol.

 

[Covert Rain]

I think looking to stockpile assets by facilitating trades is the right move and the best thing for our future. We've come a long way in a very short time but we still have quite a ways to go. Trying to speed up the re-build process seems very risky to me. We need to find out what we have in Plumlee, Markieff, Len, Warren, Goodwin and Ennis and I think they need court time for that to happen. Sure, adding a quality vet would make us better in the short run but I don't know that it's the right thing for the long haul.

Steve

Actually if we can't get franchise free agents I think this is the ONLY move. With the talent they already have on the roster it doesn't appear we will be drafting in the top 3 anytime soon. I guess we could have a sophomore slump but we are not top 3 lottery territory team.

It's a a very sound strategy. Get some really young talent...stockpile and use those assets to make trades for better talent.