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Olshey already said that if they trade it'll be with an eye on the playoffs, not to fill for injuries, and it sounds like if they do trade it'll be a wing. Of course the playoffs don't matter if you're not in them. So my bet is he'll wait to see if the wheels come off in the next two weeks or if we can manage to stay afloat before deciding what to do.
 
craigehlo said:
Losing 23pts/boards from the starting 4 spot is a VERY BIG issue. You don't just slot Freeland and TRob in and get anything close. This team needs a replacement that's not currently on the roster.
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Three words: Meyers fucking Leonard!!!!!
 
craigehlo said:
Losing 23pts/boards from the starting 4 spot is a VERY BIG issue. You don't just slot Freeland and TRob in and get anything close. This team needs a replacement that's not currently on the roster.
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agree, might be able to get Jordan Hill from the Lakers or as I said above Bass from Bos
 
noknobs said:
Olshey already said that if they trade it'll be with an eye on the playoffs, not to fill for injuries, and it sounds like if they do trade it'll be a wing. Of course the playoffs don't matter if you're not in them. So my bet is he'll wait to see if the wheels come off in the next two weeks or if we can manage to stay afloat before deciding what to do.
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^This. I bet they make a move but not a rash one right away. The could still wait until the deadline.
 
craigehlo said:
Losing 23pts/boards from the starting 4 spot is a VERY BIG issue. You don't just slot Freeland and TRob in and get anything close. This team needs a replacement that's not currently on the roster.
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I think the group of Leonard/Freeland can give us LMA's production in split time.

Like I said though, the bench is in even more of a desperate need for a scorer.
 
I wonder if you guys didn't see the tweet quoted in this thread in which Olshey said today that the team won't be looking for an injury replacement via trade...Or if you just want to run around like a bunch of chickens with their heads cut off and panic.
 
But honestly, you can't replace Aldridge with one player, but you can with a group of them. Batum, freeland, Leonard and Lopez can more than cover Aldridge, all whom haven't had much so far this season
 
Leonard probably does just as well or better than Bass/Hill for our team compared to what we have to give up. Hill is not bad (and would take more to get) but Bass is not great anymore (not that he ever was great).
 
magnifier661 said:
But honestly, you can't replace Aldridge with one player, but you can with a group of them. Batum, freeland, Leonard and Lopez can more than cover Aldridge, all whom haven't had much so far this season
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are you on meds?
 
BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94 said:
Have you not seen Leonard's play as of yet? Give him 28ish minutes a night and he can give us 12/8. Freeland in the same minutes would be around the same, less efficient but better D.
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sorry, but even if that occurred (big if) it not at all the same effect as having LMA
 
KeepOnRollin said:
Leonard probably does just as well or better than Bass/Hill for our team compared to what we have to give up. Hill is not bad (and would take more to get) but Bass is not great anymore (not that he ever was great).
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That's probably true. I was just trying to think of a cheap replacement. I still think someone like Kevin Martin off the bench is far more important.
And I know you can't draw conclusions off a single game, but last night the starters seemed to score more efficiently (minus Dame) than they have all season. If Nic has turned the corner I think the group as a whole can replace LMA's scoring. But it definitely puts the pressure squarely on Nic/Wes to have consistently good games.
 
blue9 said:
That's probably true. I was just trying to think of a cheap replacement. I still think someone like Kevin Martin off the bench is far more important.
And I know you can't draw conclusions off a single game, but last night the starters seemed to score more efficiently (minus Dame) than they have all season. If Nic has turned the corner I think the group as a whole can replace LMA's scoring. But it definitely puts the pressure squarely on Nic/Wes to have consistently good games.
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As long as Rolo and Freeland come back by the first game after the all-star break then I agree that someone like Kevin Martin is still a bigger need then another big.
 
blue9 said:
That's probably true. I was just trying to think of a cheap replacement. I still think someone like Kevin Martin off the bench is far more important.
And I know you can't draw conclusions off a single game, but last night the starters seemed to score more efficiently (minus Dame) than they have all season. If Nic has turned the corner I think the group as a whole can replace LMA's scoring. But it definitely puts the pressure squarely on Nic/Wes to have consistently good games.
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We nic so badly right now! He needs to be aggressive on the offensive end until Aldridge comes back.
 
KeepOnRollin said:
As long as Rolo and Freeland come back by the first game after the all-star break then I agree that someone like Kevin Martin is still a bigger need then another big.
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Doesn't even need to be Martin, I will take ANYONE who can give us 10+ consistently. I'd even look into Marcus Thornton.
 
I am a little worried about Kaman burning out/getting injured (knock on wood) but I will say even when starting so far Stotts is doing a good job of keeping his minutes in the 25 range. Just don't go 30 Stotts or this will be bad news.
 
I don't see much low hanging fruit out there to pick up for cheap to help out at PF.

I like Malcolm Thomas who was DPOY in the D League and an offensive force, too. However, he's on the end of the bench for Philly. He might be had for a 2nd round pick - a price NO may not want to pay. I'm not suggesting he starts and takes LMA's minutes, but you might need him for depth and he might get some minutes.

I think the strategy is to see how it goes for a game or two or three. Then take stock of things and then consider moves.
 
I think we'll be fine at PF..it's only 6-8 weeks and Leonard, Wright,Batum, Claver, TRob, Kaman can all play the 4. and Joel and Rolo will be back soon
 
If we were to get a big my list pretty much stops at Jermaine as an insurance and playoffs backup. Trade two backups for a vet wing and sign Jermaine.
 
Don't get me wrong...I love Dame....but this is a crushing loss. Without LMA, this is a .500 team.
 
Just curious, where do you have to be to qualify for the injury exception?
 
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