Zombie Summer of 2016 NBA Free Agency

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  1. Hobbesarable

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    Hobbesarable, Feb 22, 2016
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    Breaking news - @SlyPokerDog confirms that Batum is mentally soft per his unnamed sources.
     
    Natebishop3, Feb 22, 2016
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    Sauces. Unnamed sauces.
     
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    Aminu and Davis both signed for the minimum; don't know if they were on any of these lists a year ago. That list has way too many has been washed up vets.

    Kent Bazemore could be the next Demarre Carroll.
     
    Draco, Feb 22, 2016
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    We have a Bazemore on our own roster in Crabbe.
     
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    BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94, Feb 22, 2016
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    I actually was thinking about him. His scoring has been rough this year though.
     
    Natebishop3, Feb 22, 2016
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    That reasonable contract is why I think his trade value will exceed his actual value. Of everyone on our roster he's the easiest to let go while maximizing what we get in return.
    I don't think he's a good spark plug off the bench because he's awful with the ball in his hands.
     
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    Yeah Sullinger is good if we need a big. So many extra bigs available though.
     
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    Natebishop3, Feb 22, 2016
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    That's fantastic--SO much better than Hoopshype's list.

    Solomon Hill, Kevin Seraphin, E'Twaun Moore, and Robert Sacre all look like low-cost players with potential that I wouldn't be surprised to see Neil pursue for a bargain. All UFA's who make less than $3M this year and aren't likely to command high salaries going forward.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Feb 22, 2016
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    You want an under-the-radar name? How about Jon Leuer? 6'10" PF that is a career 39% 3pt shooter (over 40% this season), and is also a pretty decent rebounder. Sounds like a great Meyers Leonard replacement.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Feb 22, 2016
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    (Somewhat) Under the radar guys that I like are:

    Greivis Vasquez (not sure there is a huge need here but he has always been criminally underrated imo)
    Mirza Teletovic (Stotts' loves PFs that can shoot from deep)
    Trevor Booker (was surprised that he isn't older than 28 - he would only be deep bench filler)
    Ian Mahinmi (This guy is probably on a LOT of teams' lists of guys they want though) My number 1 underrated target if I am Oshley though.
    Mario Chalmers (only if he came cheaper than Vasquez)
    Jordan Hill (A bit undersized if you want to play him at C but there isn't much to pick from at this position)
     
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    Was going to put him on my list that I just did but put the other shooting big they have in PHX instead.
     
    KeepOnRollin, Feb 22, 2016
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    Not a FA but Paul Millsap would be a guy to look to trade for if Horford bails (Hawks should blow up if he does).
     
    BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94, Feb 22, 2016
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    If Horford bails, Hawks will probably sign Howard.
     
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    I can see that because of it being his hometown. However, does Howard want to win or get paid to be a first/second round and out player for the rest of his career?

    I think Howard to Miami (if Bosh can get his blood clots figured out) may be a last hurrah type move for all players involved there and it could be special.
     
    BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94, Feb 22, 2016
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    BonesJones, Feb 22, 2016
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    3 firsts for Middleton??? Jesus man... Even if they're late that's an overpay
     
    BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94, Feb 22, 2016
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    No it's not. Itd be the two 2018 picks (which will be 25-30), and the Aminu going somewhere else for a 1st which we'd send till Milwaukee. After this year, we'd have firsts in every year but 2018.
    Middleton is the type of guy that could take us to that next level, as he's the perfect fit next to Dame and CJ based off his play style (Elite 3 and D), attitude, and age.
    Trading Aminu in the package would only lose us $7M. Hell, Id include As of they wanted him, as that would clear us more space. Could you imagine having $40M+ to add to a core of Dame+CJ+Middleton+Crabbe? Yes please. We could sign Ryan Anderson and Al Horford and be the best 3 point shooting team in NBA history, with a top 10 defense and a great bench. Or we could save/strike out and save that money for 2017.
     
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