Hypothetical: If there was an expansion draft today...

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CB4AllStar @ Oct 23 2006, 12:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>1. Chris Bosh2. Morris Peterson3. TJ Ford4. Andrea Bargnani5. Fred Jones6. Anthony Parker7. Rasho8. Jose Calderon</div>wow, Rasho over Graham? Im not trying to find something wrong with everybodys rosters, but Rasho over Graham just isnt right.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>The chances of the team picking Dampier, Stackhouse, Croshere, George, and Buckner would be a very small one. Dampier, Stackhouse, and Croshere have kind of big contracts while George and Buckner are just role players that don't have any great quality. Even if oen fo them got picked, They could be replaced quite easily. I also don't think an expansion team can pick more than 2 players from one team as well. I'm guessing Pops, Barea, and Ebi would have a greater chance of being picked, but really wouldnt change the face of the team since they are the 14 and 15 spots on the team.</div> I disagree with a expansion team passing up on Stack or Croshere. Buck and George might get picked up as well, George more likely then Buckner. The reason being is expansion teams will eat up expiring contracts, which Stack and Croshere possess. Big contract for this year only, big for expansion teams. As for George/Buckner, both are veterans with decent contracts for 2/3 years respectively. My choice of Mavericks: 1) Nowitzki2) Terry3) Howard4) Harris5) Diop6) Stackhouse7) Benga8) Ager Kind of hard, I would have kept Croshere but that would mean Ager/Benga could be snatched up.

 

Why keep Mbenga? Keep Stack instead, pjcolpitts

 

Celtics 1. Paul Pierce2. Sebastain Telfair3. Gereld Green4. Rajon Rondo5. Delonte West6. Al Jefferson7. Ryan Gomes8. Leon Powe - Shows alot of talent.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBalla32 @ Oct 23 2006, 10:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Ugh. Some of you guys don't get it. If you don't protect a player for an expansion draft, and the expansion team doesn't take them, <u>you still get them back</u>. Kenyon Martin and Earl Boykins would not be picked up.EDIT: I think it was smart having LK on that list and not Najera, because Najera wouldn't get picked up and LK has some potential in him.</div>how can you say earl boykins and kenyon martin won't get picked. I know kenyon's contract might be a little bit of a problem for a new team, but he's a good player to have, and they'll have money to spend.<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Madness @ Oct 23 2006, 06:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Celtics 1. Paul Pierce2. Sebastain Telfair3. Gereld Green4. Rajon Rondo5. Delonte West6. Al Jefferson7. Ryan Gomes8. Leon Powe - Shows alot of talent.</div>I'd definitely put TA or Wally or Perk over powe. I doubt an expansion would take powe.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DaCaliHustla50 @ Oct 23 2006, 09:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Los Angeles Lakers:1. Kobe Bryant2. Lamar Odom3. Vladimir Radmonovic4. Kwame Brown5. Andrew Bynum6. Jordan Farmar7. Smush Parker8. Maurice Evans</div>Exactly the same, but I'd switch Evans with Mihm... he can do some really good things some nights and it's pretty sweet seeing his talent on the bench, adds good depth

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CB4AllStar @ Oct 23 2006, 01:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>1. Chris Bosh2. Morris Peterson3. TJ Ford4. Andrea Bargnani5. Fred Jones6. Anthony Parker7. Rasho8. Jose Calderon</div>1. Chris Bosh2. Morris Peterson3. TJ Ford4. Andrea Bargnani5. Fred Jones6. Jose Calderon7. Jorge Garbajosa8. RashoRasho over AP because AP hasnt impresse me this preseason so far and ive seen rasho actually play like a center which we NEED

 

I would let Mihm go and keep Evans. Cause a team wouldn't likely pick up Mihm.Injury-prone big man who gets payed more than Evans (I think). A team would probably jump an athletic combo guard that can provide energy off the bench and be a scorer. Not to mention a solid defender.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (falconman1130 @ Oct 23 2006, 12:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>1) D-Wade2) Shaq3) Udonis Haslem4) Jason Williams5) Antoine Walker6) Dorell Wright7) Alonzo Mourning8) James PoseyYeah, Gary Payton's too old to protect. </div>No Wayne Simien. :bat: :no3: My list...1. Wade2. Haslem3. Posey4. Wright5. Simien6. Mourning7. Baron8. Shaq (only so he doesn't get pissed off)That's right no J-Will and no 'Toine. I wouldn't mind them being taken off our hands with those terrible contracts, but obviously no expansion team would be stupid enough to do that.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Why keep Mbenga? Keep Stack instead, pjcolpitts</div> Because he has upside and is cheap. He'll most likely be taken by an expansion team. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>how can you say earl boykins and kenyon martin won't get picked. I know kenyon's contract might be a little bit of a problem for a new team, but he's a good player to have, and they'll have money to spend.</div> I agree with the consensus Kmart would not be picked. It would make no sense for them to put a good portion of their cap into a over the hill player with bad knees and attitude. Expansion teams build up their cap for a young guy they build around and cheap contracts at first.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BALLAHOLLIC @ Oct 23 2006, 12:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I would like to trade Boykins and Martin but you just dont let them go without getting a player of value in return. Also, How do you keep Kleiza over Najera.</div>Holy sh*t I completely forgot about him. Biggest hustler in the NBA.

 

Spurs1. Tim Duncan-even though Tony might surpass him soon, the Spurs still are led by timmy.2. Tony Parker-great player and is only 25 I believe. I dont think he has quite hit his prime yet3. Manu Ginobili-He was an All-Star two seasons ago and was struck with injury problems last year. I think he can have another 16 point season if healthy.4. Bruce Bowen-Although he is 34 or 35, he is still one of the best perimeter defenders in the league if not the best. We need him on nights we play the Lakers, Rockets, exc.5. Jackie Butler- Hes young, and he may turn in to something down the road. 6. Beno Udrih- I am not going to give up on this guy. He has talent, he just needs to use it.7. Robert Horry-Is now 34 or 35 years old but still does his magic in the playoffs. It was only 2 seasons ago that Rob had an amazing playoff game agaisnt the Pistons to boost the Spurs to a title.8. Matt Bonner: He is young, he can shoot, so why not?Besides the top 3 for the Spurs, this is kinda shaky. They dont have too much and they are definitely going to need to make some off season acquisitions soon.

 

I have to say Ballerman, your keeping bonner over former Allstar Michael Finley, or highflying 3point shooter Brent Barry?

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (HoboMaaan5 @ Oct 24 2006, 04:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I have to say Ballerman, your keeping bonner over former Allstar Michael Finley, or highflying 3point shooter Brent Barry?</div>AGIAN: this is not necessarily keeping your best players. If you put Michael Finley and Brent Barry in an expansion draft, the new team would not even think about picking them up? Why? Because Finley is old and his contract is ridiculous, and Brent Barry is old. Not protecting Finley/Barry is pretty much a no-brainer to me, because you would end up getting them back anyway. Protect the young players with the small contract and don't protect the old guys with huge contracts.

 

There was a expansion draft in 2003 for the Bobcats, and instead of protecting Corliss Williamson, they protected Darko. Stackhouse and Allan Houston also were not protected, but they weren't picked. Chances are, Stack and Brent Barry won't be picked again. But I think that Finley could be picked. You have to protect him, forget Horry or Matt Bonner.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SunnyD @ Oct 25 2006, 04:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>There was a expansion draft in 2003 for the Bobcats, and instead of protecting Corliss Williamson, they protected Darko. Stackhouse and Allan Houston also were not protected, but they weren't picked. Chances are, Stack and Brent Barry won't be picked again. But I think that Finley could be picked. You have to protect him, forget Horry or Matt Bonner.</div>Finley would not be picked, bro. He has too big of a contract and he's close to his mid-30's in age. In the expansion draft, they will not pick a player with a decent sized contract at 32+ years of age. They go for the young guys with the small salaries, exactly like Charlotte did. And about Matt Bonner, he would have a good chance at getting picked in the expansion draft, so if you want him you should probably protect him over a guy like Michael Finley.

 

Finley's contract on the Spurs is not big at all. He would definately be a candidate to be picked up. The contract your referring to is being paid by the Mavericks as we speak and would not be picked up by any expansion team.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rok @ Oct 25 2006, 10:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Finley's contract on the Spurs is not big at all. He would definately be a candidate to be picked up. The contract your referring to is being paid by the Mavericks as we speak and would not be picked up by any expansion team.</div>No, I am aware that he isn't making $13+ million a year now. It's like $5-6M isn't it? But still, due to his age he wouldn't get picked. It's not worth it to start around a guy of his age, and a guy that isn't going to want to be a part of a brand new team. Even so, $5-6M a year is still a bit too much to spend on a 32+ year old player, especially if you are starting a brand new franchise.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>No, I am aware that he isn't making $13+ million a year now. It's like $5-6M isn't it?</div> Looking off hoopshype, appears to be less then 3 mil this year and 3 mil for the 07/08 season. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>It's not worth it to start around a guy of his age, and a guy that isn't going to want to be a part of a brand new team.</div> I don't think a franchise would build around Finley but he's a consummate pro who comes in and does his job. He never had any issues in Dallas, he's a team guy and if selected to a expansion team. I doubt he makes any noise. Also, think an expansion team while likely to take younger guys outcasted by their teams, there for sure to take some veterans to balance the roster out. His contract is hardly a hit towards the cap, I can see him being taken imo.