What's the highest ranked free agent on this list we have a realistic chance at?

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  1. santeesioux

    santeesioux Just keep on scrolling by

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    santeesioux, May 25, 2014
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    unless you are assuming we are going to clear a lot of capspace all we have is the MLE which will start near 5.5 mil or so, NO chance in hell at Deng or Pau, MLE money is way down that list
     
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    That's kind of what i was alluding to with Deng, say Batum being moved to sg in the event of a Wes trade or something? Pau could possibly take less money to play for a contender, who knows. He'd probably be cool going back to the Lakers since they'd probably offer him the most if that's all he's after.
     
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    Stuckey will probably be available for something less than the MLE. He'd look nice coming off the bench if Mo leaves.
     
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    Yeah, he and Bradley are really interesting, as well as local guys. The latter is restricted though.
     
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    That's why I think Stuckey is more realistic, and while he's been an average starter, he's shown he will never be an elite starting PG/SG combo. May as well start the 6th Man portion of his career back in the NW.
     
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    How about Devin Harris on a vet minimum contract if Stuckey (and even more unlikely, Bradley/Vasquez/Patty Mills) falls through? Does he still have 24 mpg in him as a productive bench player?
     
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    IMO there will be more decent PG's available for the BAE or vet min then a solid PF/C backup that we need, so I'd focus MLE money there
     
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    Just get the best player you can with the MLE, regardless of position. I think this is Olsheys plan too judging by his exit interview.
     
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    Yeah, looking at that list, there are guys like Steve Blake or Luke Ridnour that will be BAE or vet min players. Beno Udrih as well.
     
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    Toney Douglas is another vet PG who will be available for little $$.
     
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    Humphries blatch Bradley d collision Monroe if Aldridge gets delt would fit nice .. Isn't Reggie Jackson a fa ? He'd be a really good backup 1 too.
     
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    I like the idea of bringing in a Toney Douglas or a Kirk Hinrich.
     
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    Would you consider Shawn Marion if he's a possibility for the MLE?
     
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    I haven't been keeping up with him for a few years, isn't he ancient now? I guess if i'd consider giving Pierce the MLE he'd be another possibility if he puts up similar stats.
     
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    I'd rather have Mills or Brooks.
     
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    He's a year younger, plays tough D, able to play the 3/4 slots, and he was with the Mavericks while Stotts was there as an assistant coach.
     
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    If we deal LA a lot of those names become possible if we don't we will way down the list
     
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    Hell. Yes.
     
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    I have a comment and a question: First the question....Could Wes get us a top ten pick? Now the comment....If Batum could get us a top 8 pick I might consider trading him IF the Blazers could sign Deng to take his place.
     
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