Well, most people around the league would argue that we drafted for need, not BPA. Yet, we still have a significant amount of cap room. Are Lillard and/or Leonard starting caliber guys? Do we still go after a PG like Dragic? The only thing I can see somewhat clearly, is that it is highly unlikely we don't match any offer Batum gets. I just hope we don't end up spending our money on a bunch of "filler" players like Hickson, Freeland, Claver, etc. We rarely have this amount of money to spend - hopefully we get a good F.A. to show for it, or make a trade acquiring a nice asset by taking on a bad contract. Thoughts?
Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency Yeah, I think we lose Nico. I don't think we attract anyone without overpaying them. PA is looking to sell the team, so I think the bottom line and future financial flexibility will be the calling card of the day. Frankly, I think we should think about trading LA.
Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency Paul Allen sure just spent an awful lot of time watching workouts if he was just going to sell the team. Not to mention, wouldn't you have chosen Barnes/Lamb (most people's BPA) if you were just going to sell?
Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency Well for all those Jose Calderon fans, he was amnestied by Toronto so you can probably get him cheap.
Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency Re-sign Batum or find a S&T. Personally I like K. Leonard. I think this would be a good move.
Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency Sorry, I saw the big headline and missed one keyword........may http://hoopshype.com/
Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency So, current roster, counting draftees & euros: Lillard/Smith Matthews/Williams/Barton Batum/Babbitt/Claver Aldridge/Hickson/Freeland Leonard/Thomas Who would be the best realistic additions to that group?
Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency Hibbert, Eric Gordon, Asik, Barnes, Sam Young, Lou Williams, OJ Mayo. Babbitt or Claver, cash, future second or something for a backup PG.
Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency I think you've got to identify THE one young available player (via trade or FA) that you want as another *piece* and overpay for them to ensure you're able to capitalize on our cap space (and it must be done BEFORE Batum signs an offer somewhere). Whether that's OJ Mayo, George Hill, Jeremy Lin, Landry Fields, Javale McGee, Illyasova, Asik... find the guy you want and buy him before you lose out on your opportunity to do so completely.
Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency I still think we need a PG. I don't understand why the Blazers took Lillard....they should have just kept Jerryd Bayless, because they are basically the same player. Portland will go after Dragic, Lin, Nash and maybe JaVale McGee or Chris Kaman.
Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency I think Kaman would be ideal to have while we bring Leonard along slowly.
Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency Yeah, I completely agree with this. Athletically, physically, mentally, they are both completely different. Lillard is actually a PG, doesn't have T-Rex arms, extraordinary in the PnR, great shooter, solid slasher. Bayless is a SG, tiny arms, creates for himself, head down and goes to the rim. Everyone for SOME reason, still doesn't understand that Lillard is a willing passer and frequently looks for his teammate... He is one of the very few PG's that wants to pass, but is literally forced to score because he's the best scorer as well, on his -former- team. That is, except for the scouts.
Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency Actually agree with you for once. Don't particularly want Meyers starting - but I prefer getting Hibbert or Eric Gordon (although rather pie in the sky)
Re: Now what? i.e. Free Agency I like that. Sign Kaman, and Calderon too if Toronto amnesties him. Would make for a great team in 2008.
