Sounds like Memphis would be willing to deal him, should we be looking into it? I know it's starting to feel like we shouldn't bet much on Greg (or accomodating him), but is Conley a nice possible fit at PG (who can shoot better than Bayless)? I'm not sure what we'd give up (other than Bayless) so it might not make a whole lot of sense, but sounds like Memphis is kind of thinking of playing Mayo more at 1 (would Bayless fit better next to him?) What about a possible three way? Sounds like the Grizz are interested in Roger Mason Jr...
We are still paying Sergio's salary. Maybe we can ask Sacramento to send him there... I think this ship has sailed for us.
Why would Portland be interested in Conley? After flirting with mediocrity last season, he's regressed back to being solidly below average. For full disclosure, I wasn't enamoured of him as a prospect out of college...but I haven't seen anything so far to suggest I was wrong. Bayless is younger and more productive and (in my opinion) has a higher upside.
He is a much better shooter than Bayless that's for sure, and he might look nice in a more defined offensive scheme. I think his ability to fit with Rudy/Roy/Batum etc long term is better than Bayless'.
I generally agree with you and the dilemma is that Bayless may have a good bit more upside but will he get there?
Nah, despite some promising signs in the second half of last season he appears to be headed for a pretty mediocre career.
We should get Conley so that Memphis will need to trade for Sergio. http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/post/_/id/13395/new-name-in-trade-talks-mike-conley
If Conley plays better defense than Bayless, then we should think about getting him. It seems to be our biggest longterm need is a pg who can defend the other quick PG's in the West. I think he is also a better distributor and a better rounded scorer than Bayless. Too bad we're all out of expiring contracts and also no longer have Memphis' favorite Travis. In fact I wonder if Clippers might try to trade Outlaw for Conley at this point. Then try to deal Blake for something else, maybe a draft pick.
It's an interesting question. Conley gets to the Free Throw line twice as much as Blake (but who doesn't), and he's a better passer than Blake. He's a better shooter and much, much better passer than Bayless, but Bayless' future is still sky-high. Way too much upside on Bayless left to risk trading him. He isn't going anywhere. It will be interesting to see how Pritchard fills that 15th Roster spot, especially with Roy's hamstring in question for the rest of the season.
Conley is the better point guard and always will be as far as he and Bayless are concerned. But, Conley isn't physical enough. Conley doesn't take the pressure off of Roy. Roy really needs to have pressure taken off of him. He's not going to last long in the NBA as it is. Lengthening his career is important. Bayless will be "good enough" at handling the ball that he and Roy can split the point guard duties depending on the situation with each of them averaging 5 assists per night. We'll always have a 3rd Guard involved. This year and next year it's Andre Miller, so we're set perfectly for this. And, Rudy's better than Bayless now, too, so he's got to be out there.
Wait--I thought you wanted him to trade Outlaw and a bag of basketballs for Marc Gasol. And I thought you also wanted him to trade Przybilla and year's supply of Nikes for Elton Brand. Did those deals get done when I wasn't paying attention?
Yes, I did, and Pritchard got an even better deal done. I just didn't think there was any team willing to take Steve Blake. But, then there's always the Clippers. Pritchard made the "ideal" trade....getting rid of both Outlaw and Blake....addition by subtraction, and he got a better player in return than Brand or Gasol (for this year). My scenarios would have taken care of next year and the year after, also. But, Pritchard lowered the team salary for next season, giving them great flexibility in the Free Agent market they've been waiting 3 years to get ready for. Obvioulsy, Pritchard has the advantage of being able to speak to other G.M.'s, and Mike Dunleavy was most gracious.
OMFG--you just said that Marcus Camby is a better player than Marc Gasol? Seriously? Thanks for confirming my opinion of your vast basketball knowledge.
If you're too stupid to know that right now Camby is better than Gasol, than you prove my point. edited
For his career? Easily. One guy was the #1 pick the NBA draft and played a major role in a team that went to the finals, as well as having been named to multiple all defensive teams, and being named defensive player of the year. Get back to me when Gasol has done any of those things.
