Free Agent Derrick Jones to Portland

Who tf is giving him a multi year deal? He would’ve been lucky to get the tax MLE. He’s a RHJ level player.

 

derrick jones jr can contribute to this team, but only if used properly, so if he stays with the team, lets hope billups plays him to his strengths

lobs, cutters, easy baskets in general, occasional 3-pointer and im genuinely intrigued how he does in billups defensive scheme(s)

 

I'm guessing he (or his agent) knew he was making twice as much money (if not more) than he should and would've been back regardless.

Olshey will be now be getting Christmas cards from DJJ, Evan Turner, Pau Gasol, Meyers, Festus, and Crabbe

 

Am I the only person who felt that Stotts had no clue how to use DJJ and we could have used him better?

 

No, it’s obvious that DJJ plays better in a flowing offense and not a pick and role iso offense. One of the reasons a guy like Simmons would be so valuable is he would push the tempo and DJJ, Powell, Ant, and Nas would get a lot easier buckets.

 

I agree t00. There were plenty of games that I posted here after he had a good game.
Maybe not 10 million worth but that was not your question. He just did not fit in this offense.

 

Oh hey, I was right. Too bad Chauncey wasn't our coach last year.

 

If he hit the market, would he get a contract as good or better? (the correct answer is "hell no")

That right there is strong evidence this is bad news for the team. Of course, the fact Olshey gave him as much as the Sun's gave Crowder should have been a red flag from day one.

 

This is not bad. It wouldn't have freed up any money and he can now be used as a salary matching piece.

 

Will just trading CJ, signing Norman, and putting DJJ at the three under a new coach make a difference?

 

Depends on who they get for CJ

 

This seems like it was expected. It also seems like it has happened early enough that he can be used in other trades?

 

I would really surprised if DJJ is not use in a trade before the season.

 

I would too but there is a slim chance that Chauncey loves what he brings and has asked Neil to give it a chance... a very slim chance.

 

yes, if combined by ditching Melo and relegating Kanter to 3rd string, or gone.

 

Just trading CJ is kind of a funny way to say that. I think only the Knicks have the cap space to just absorb CJ's contract so we'll obviously be getting something in return. I think for some teams CJ has a ton of value, even at 30M per season. It's Olshey's job to find those teams and get a return from them that fits on this team. That most likely means bringing back a forward that would work better in our starting lineup than DJ does.

 

DJJ is a huge asset

 

1. DJJ at 24 has the athleticism if others will set him up. Think Layman injected with espresso. Rudy Fernandez dunking. But who did that for him last season? It wasn't a point of emphasis for Stotts even as a feint.
2. His 3's at 31.6% last season but not at volume is at least in the right direction.
3. Gotta have contracts to make trades work, and his is a good number for that.
4. His opt-in makes other moves (more) possible. Powell re-upping is the lynchpin -- I prefer him to CJ paired with Dame in the back court.

 

I meant an asset as a player but mostly in a trade