Suns trade #6 for Saric and 11th pick

[Mainstreet]

I'm not sure if I buy this. The Suns feel they can roll with Tyler Johnson if need be.

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[1Sun]

I'm not sure if I buy this. The Suns feel they can roll with Tyler Johnson if need be.

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Like I said, James Jones is a disaster as a GM, even more so than McDonough.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I actually really like this trade. Saric is a vet. He’s got size. He’s tough. He can shoot. And he’s not expensive. And we didn’t move down so far that we are out of range of the second tier of players imo. Is this a homerun? No. But it makes us less needy in the draft.

 

[Covert Rain]

If you expected the Suns to solve both PG and PF to your utter satisfaction this summer, then I have a solar powered flashlight to sell you...

Where did I say that? I am reacting to the trades as they stand NOW. So far they have filled ZERO of those holes IMO, trading away TJ and the #6.

Again, this all hinges on what they do with the space.

If the above is true and we end up with Tyler Johnson, another scrub guard and Saric. Does that change how you feel?

 

[Mainstreet]

Like I said, James Jones is a disaster as a GM, even more so than McDonough.

It's way to early to say something like this.

 

[1Sun]

I actually really like this trade. Saric is a vet. He’s got size. He’s tough. He can shoot. And he’s not expensive. And we didn’t move down so far that we are out of range of the second tier of players imo. Is this a homerun? No. But it makes us less needy in the draft.

What makes you say that? We are still without a starting point guard and starting power forward.

 

[Covert Rain]

I have no idea where you are getting that from - 116 points per 100 possession cannot possibly be ranked #96

DRPM: Player's estimated on-court impact on team defensive performance, measured in points allowed per 100 defensive possessions

http://www.espn.com/nba/statistics/rpm/_/page/3/sort/DRPM/position/6

 

[ArizonaSportsFan]

You mean Hunter who was probably going to be there at #6 anyway? Not world's different. Almost the exact same. #3 and #4 are world's apart.

No, Atlanta paid to move up to ensure that they get Hunter. So they paid a 1st (#17) and a second for that. Minnesota paid to move up to 6th - they paid an established NBA player (rank him however you like - he was picked 12th in 2014). You can't compare Atlanta's desire and Minnesota's desire, nor Pels' and Suns'. To me, anyways. If the Suns can get who they wanted at 11 instead of at 6 (with reasonable certainty), it behooves them to move down and get something for the deal.

 

[1Sun]

For those saying that Saric can contribute something, I'm calling it now, for the record. He will bring to the table EXACTLY what Ryan Anderson gave us last season. Yes, he will put forth the effort and intensity, just as Anderson did, but his outside shot will be consistent, his defense will be historically bad, and he will end up having to sit at the end of the bench in order to keep the Suns from starting games in 20 point holes 10 minutes in.

Don't say you weren't warned.

 

[Chaplin]

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[Chris_Sanders]

I think they will seriously evaluate him--he's on the last year of his rookie contract and most likely won't be expensive to re-sign. Certainly better than bringing back Bender's corpse.

Gambo has already mentioned bringing back Bender's corpse so don't discount that

 

[Chaplin]

Gambo has already mentioned bringing back Bender's corpse so don't discount that

Yes, but Saric is still better than Bender's corpse, no?

 

[Mainstreet]

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Or Brogdon.

 

[Proximo]

DRPM: Player's estimated on-court impact on team defensive performance, measured in points allowed per 100 defensive possessions

http://www.espn.com/nba/statistics/rpm/_/page/3/sort/DRPM/position/6

That is not his offense, that is defense. On your list he is 68 in real +/- which is a better stat to use.

 

[HoodieBets]

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Why wouldn’t Russell go to Boston? There is talk they want him with Kyrie gone and now they have the space with Horford gone.


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[Chaplin]

Why wouldn’t Russell go to Boston? There is talk they want him with Kyrie gone and now they have the space with Horford gone.


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The only answer I have for that question is "Devin Booker".

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Yes, but Saric is still better than Bender's corpse, no?

For sure. I am super happy but this is nearly the exact trade I predicted a week ago.

We are going to love Clarke if that is who we get

 

[devilalum]

Warren PER 16.36, #6, #32

for

Saric PER 13.12, and the #11

 

[Proximo]

Or Brogdon.

Well, it sounds like Lopez is leaving

Gambo has already mentioned bringing back Bender's corpse so don't discount that

I am in favor of that. The lightbulb was turning on for him.

 

[HoodieBets]

The only answer I have for that question is "Devin Booker".

Not better than Hayward Brown And Tatum. Lot of people to distribute to and only a 4 hour drive from home.


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[Chris_Sanders]

Another thought on this.

The Suns have wanted Tyus Jones since last year.

What if part of this trade is a handshake not to match the offer sheet. So we get our Starting PG, PF, and the #11

 

[Dback Jon]

Warren PER 16.36, #6, #32

for

Daric PER 13.12, and the #11

Plus cap space

 

[Covert Rain]

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I am not bashing JJ yet. I want to see how all this pays out. I am reserving final judgment. If we get Russell that would be a legit pickup and I could live with the above.

However, what happened to all those reports the Suns will not be going after Russell? Smokescreen?

 

[Proximo]

Warren PER 16.36, #6, #32

for

Daric PER 13.12, and the #11

Yeah, but warren played more minutes and does not fit as well as saric, had a much higher cap hit, and was not good for team chemistry.

 

[Yuma]

Yes, but Saric is still better than Bender's corpse, no?

Depends on who shoots the three better!