Free agent vets?

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  1. ponderguy

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    I want to give Tyrus Thomas a shot
     
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    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

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    Why? TRob and Leonard aren't cutting it?
     
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    Trob is for the most part. It is no secret that Leonard isn't though.

    I think we could use a big but I don't see Tyrus making a dent in the rotation which is a sad state of affairs for the guy.
     
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    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

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    Ya he has championship written all over him.
     
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    they're doing fine, I think Tyrus could be another guy like JJ Hickson though where he has bounced around a bit with teams that didn't really put him in the right role. I think he is a better defensive player than both T Rob and Meyers right now though and could help more than they could this season. His athleticism and defensive instincts would be a nice addition to the bench. If he came in and played well we might be able to flip him down the line for a piece that would fit better. The last couple years were really rough in Charlotte but prior to that he always had a solid PER and defensive stats
     
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    You sure he wouldn't become another "Untouchable?":lol:
     
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    lol lord knows it happens fast enough
     
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    Why not Mickael Pietrus?
     
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    santeesioux Just keep on scrolling by

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    Tanguy Ngombo is probably available.
     
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    Are we just going to throw out weird names? How about Sergio then? Top 5 in total points in the Euroleague right now.
     
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    I'm hearing Shawn Kemp has been working out and has lost 134 lbs over the last 6 months.
     
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    Allen. Iverson.
     
  13. BlazerWookee

    BlazerWookee UNTILT THE DAMN PINWHEEL!

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    FUCK no.
     
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    Rip Hamilton? could be a great locker room influence and a guy with championship experience.
     
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    Funny thing, People are open to Rip Hamilton but not Tayshaun Prince.
     
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    we'd have to trade for prince. Rip is a FA. If we could get Prince for nothing I'd be more open to him as well.
     
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    I'm sure Memphis wouldn't be asking for very much in return and if Paul doesn't mind spending when the Blazers are winning I'm sure Prince would be better than Wright for the Blazers.
     
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    BlazerWookee UNTILT THE DAMN PINWHEEL!

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    Prince is making $7.2m this year and will make $7.7m next year.

    Hamilton could be signed for the vet minimum. You do realize that there are salary concerns when you bring over a guy with almost $8m left for next year, right?

    I don't want Hamilton, either. McCollum looks like he can create offense for himself when needed for 10 minutes or so a game. Finding a decent back-up for LMA should be where the vet comes from, because neither Leonard or Robinson are ready for that role right now.
     

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