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I think we should give Rivers a real look.
I think we should give Rivers a real look.
Personally, with Rivers and Oubre currently slated to be officially traded to the Suns tomorrow, and our "need" for a starting PG, I think our bigger need is at PF now that Book is back. Melton has been a stud since joining the starters, as seen below in the tweet below. We still need more defense and rebounding from our front court. Unless the Suns can grab a stud starting PG, then I think they need to look at bringing in a legit PF. Although he's a little small, he's still a stud and would work great in our line-up....Tobias Harris!!!!
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Yeah, Harris is not going anywhere. I also don't quite agree with PF being a bigger need. I think Warren has done an excellent job. Most teams out there are playing small ball. While Melton has had a couple of good games, he is still not a good player, let alone a point guard.
He's not a good player yet but for a 20 year old rookie, I think he's showing quite well.
48 minutes to split between Ayton and Holmes.
PG is still the need. Warren is our pf and he is doing fine at it. Melton is showing promise, but he is still far from being what we need.Perhaps. Even if I accept that, we are talking about the teams biggest needs now. We are talking Warren at PF and Melton at PG. PG is the bigger need right now.
I agree on JJ and Oubre, but I disagree on Bridges. Unless you can get a legit star PG (Lilard, Walker, etc), Bridges should not be traded. That kid is crazy good, and when his shots start to fall at a higher percentage, he will be huge for this team. His defense and intangibles are exactly what this team needs. I also don't buy this "overabundance of wings" thing. They have Booker and Warren who are solid players and Warren can play a small ball PF too. Bridges will be a legit player. Oubre and Jackson are unknowns. there is no guarantee that either will be a real NBA player. That's not overabundance of wings.
Perhaps. Even if I accept that, we are talking about the teams biggest needs now. We are talking Warren at PF and Melton at PG. PG is the bigger need right now.
Perhaps. Even if I accept that, we are talking about the teams biggest needs now. We are talking Warren at PF and Melton at PG. PG is the bigger need right now.
I think we should buy him out before he ever wears a Suns jersey.I think we should give Rivers a real look.
I like the idea, but they need about $15 million in expiring and assets for that. We do not have the contract to make that happen. Of course, if we still had Tyson Chandler it would be easy. the only real way to get Harris is as a FA this summer.Harris is a legitimate player. I would be thrilled if the Suns could acquire him providing they can keep him.
Now that’s interesting. As much as I’d love an uber-stud PF getting a guy like Harris to be our stretch PF would likely be perfect. He’s an energy guy, has range, can be a big scorer, is a good middle career vet whom I’ve never heard a negative word about. would slide in perfectly with this squad and be a good veteran. I don’t think I’d have said this last year, but I’d give up JJ plus Milwaukee pick (and maybe swap Milwaukee out for ours protected) and something else (oubre? Okobo?) for him. But don’t know what would be enough to get him.From what's been rumored, the Clips are looking to trade Harris so they have the room to sign 2 max deals, i.e. Durant and Leonard. Keeping Harris on his current deal won't allow that.
Big picture, I still think we need a PG, however, PF is a huge need as well. There have been way too many games where we have been put rebounded by 15+. We don't have the big bodies to consistantly stay even or win the rebounding each game.
Hmm, he needs to be a target then imo. Have to hope okobo/Melton duo shows us a lot this year, or we can trade package of JJ/oubre, Melton/okobo, and bucks pick/out pick protected for a pg and then use cap space to go get Harris. Dream offseason.I like the idea, but they need about $15 million in expiring and assets for that. We do not have the contract to make that happen. Of course, if we still had Tyson Chandler it would be easy. the only real way to get Harris is as a FA this summer.
I like the idea, but they need about $15 million in expiring and assets for that. We do not have the contract to make that happen. Of course, if we still had Tyson Chandler it would be easy. the only real way to get Harris is as a FA this summer.
I still like Mirotic. He will cost less I think and fills a huge need. I am not against Harris either.Hmm, he needs to be a target then imo. Have to hope okobo/Melton duo shows us a lot this year, or we can trade package of JJ/oubre, Melton/okobo, and bucks pick/out pick protected for a pg and then use cap space to go get Harris. Dream offseason.
New PG
Booker
Warren
Harris
Ayton
Melton/okobo remainder
Crawford/daniels
Bridges
JJ/oubre remainder
Holmes
That squad can win.
I like Randle more than Mirotic. He gives you some toughness and rebounding while still giving you some three-point shooting/ floor-stretching. Don't get me wrong, I'd be thrilled with Mirotic and especially Harris, but I really like Randle's fit alongside Ayton.
Interesting comparison between the two. Mirotic is a better outside shooter, better offensive rating, better defensive rating. Randle is a better rebounder and two point shooter. Its close, but I take Mirotic. I think he is better at the little things that do not show up on the stat sheet. He is like Mikal that way.