Hibbert

[riverman]

To Hibbert's credit, he never wanted to stay in Indiana. Sometimes a change of culture can boost a guy's game. He's expensive compared to Rolo for a rim protector. I really like Rolo's free throw shooting and chemistry with Nico on the pick and roll.

 

[magnifier661]

Keeping Lopez and sign and trading filler for pacers should be enough. Larry Bird knows that Hibbert's value is at an all time low. They would love to get his contract off their books

 

[Natebishop3]

Gasol or bust!

 

[Roger Templeton]

I think Indiana just isn't set up for Hibbert to be used effectively. They don't have a point guard and his front court teammate is basically the same player just 6 inches shorter and more aggressive. Add that to all the drama that team has been through, he needs a change of scenery.

He averages 10 and 7. I DGAF what is going on in your personal life, if a 7'3" center has multiple 0 pt 0 reb/ 1 pt 1 reb games in the PLAYOFFS I do not want him on my team. He's soft and weak minded. He is a center that has never crossed that 50% FG threshold that you expect of big men, and has never gotten over 9 rebs a game, let alone 10. That is pathetic. He was an all star by default because he was a center in an Eastern Conference with no centers, and the next year when they removed the C spot and made it three "frontcourt" players he was an all star by default because the Pacers had the best record in the east.

The dude has not been the same since his good play against the Heat in the 2013 ECFs. Do not want.

edit - I see that he has a 15 mill player option for next year. Assuming he doesn't opt out, I would be perfectly fine with a trade for him given that he only has one year left on his deal to give him a shot. The one year deal makes the gamble worth it. Better than signing Lopez to an 9 mill a year contract.

 

[magnifier661]

Gasol or bust!

I think this would be such a pipe dream. But hey!!! If we sweep them in the first round, I bet he will consider it!

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

I think this would be such a pipe dream. But hey!!! If we sweep them in the first round, I bet he will consider it!

He's gonna sign for one reason and one reason only.

LaMarcGasoldridge

 

[S550]

Damn has Lopez fallen off that much that we now actively talk about who can replace him?

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Damn has Lopez fallen off that much that we now actively talk about who can replace him?

When we look at upgrading our starting lineup it's him or batum, and honestly there aren't many sfs better than batum. Hibbert is an upgrade of a weakness of ours over Lopez

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

When we look at upgrading our starting lineup it's him or batum, and honestly there aren't many sfs better than batum. Hibbert is an upgrade of a weakness of ours over Lopez

We can't really upgrade from Batum but we sure as hell could replace him with a 3andD player and upgrade the bench.

 

[Blazinaway]

To Hibbert's credit, he never wanted to stay in Indiana. Sometimes a change of culture can boost a guy's game. He's expensive compared to Rolo for a rim protector. I really like Rolo's free throw shooting and chemistry with Nico on the pick and roll.

keep in mind Hibbert can opt out this summer if he wants to, we could just sign him instead of Rolo if we chose to - assuming of course he did opt out, I remember Hibberts agent being very complimentary of the way Por handled Hibberts FA last time around

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

We can't really upgrade from Batum but we sure as hell could replace him with a 3andD player and upgrade the bench.

Meh. Id rather upgrade the starting lineup. afflalo, Blake, McCollum, Freeland, Leonard and Kaman is actually a Damn good bench.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Meh. Id rather upgrade the starting lineup. afflalo, Blake, McCollum, Freeland, Leonard and Kaman is actually a Damn good bench.

I wonder if we'll have AAA, Freeland and kaman next season.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

There are plenty of teams Hibbert wouldn't start on. Not because he's bad, but because he's limited. Can you say that about lebron?

I'm not 100% sure LeBron would start for the Warriors.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I wonder if we'll have AAA, Freeland and kaman next season.

With how well Meyers is doing, we really only need to keep AAA... and with how well CJ is doing, even that's a little optional.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

One of my bigger complaints about the team is energy they play with and the ho-hum attitude they carry onto the court more times than not. They are not motivated or driven like that team in the Bay Area. Could be due to circumstances. Or it could be just them. With that said, I don't think Hibbert and what he brings does anything to improve that. I will say that under the right circumstance he and LA could be a devastating force defensively. May not be a bad idea to look into it especially if #12 who seems to be acquainted with him is on board with the idea.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

With how well Meyers is doing, we really only need to keep AAA... and with how well CJ is doing, even that's a little optional.

I like the defense Freeland brings. That I don't think it hurts to have depth.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I like the defense Freeland brings. That I don't think it hurts to have depth.

Definitely, his defense is a big advantage, but we won't miss the playoffs if we don't have him back.

 

[Draco]

Hibbert is a below average starting center. I'd like to add him as a backup but no way do I want a role player with serious limitations in his game taking up 8 figures of cap space. Hibbert is a poor rebounder and bad on offense. His skills are negated by teams such as the Hawks last year who spread the defense out with shooters. Hibbert is very similar to Theo Ratliff, a rotational player with value but not a starter on a contender.

 

[Sinobas]

I prefer Robin, because Robin is not a liability on offense like Hibbert is. He shoots a full 10% better from the field.

 

[jlprk]

Why have Pritchard fans forgotten Hedo? Is he available?

 

[dviss1]

Marc Gasol would be perfect, alas it won't happen

I would love DeAndre Jordan, but he isn't leaving LA. It's a shame Hassan Whiteside isn't a free agent.

This article says that he is:

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports....elves-and-hassan-whiteside-with-his-contract/

 

[noknobs]

This article says that he is:

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports....elves-and-hassan-whiteside-with-his-contract/

No it doesn't.

 

[magnifier661]

This article says that he is:

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports....elves-and-hassan-whiteside-with-his-contract/

He has to be because he was picked up mid season. I believe you can only play for the year

 

[Charcoal Filtered]

Interest in Hilbert should by no means be a slam on Lopez. We have to upgrade somewhere. Robin is great but his numbers also increased once he got here.

 

[Roger Templeton]

He's gonna sign for one reason and one reason only.

LaMarcGasoldridge

 

[OneLifeToLive]

It would be a nasty front line. Their games are similar but I think that's a positive. They both can go inside. They both can go outside. So if Gasol is in the post LA can be a threat on the Perimeter. Like wise if LA is in the post, Gasol can be a weapon the outside. Defensively, we obviously get better. It's a great idea for the perfect system for both players.

If only Neil could sell them both on the possibilities. Getting one to stay and one to sign.

 

[BigGameDamian]

I wonder if we'll have AAA, Freeland and kaman next season.

Hell, We don't even really know if we'll have Aldridge next season. We can only assume at this point.

 

[Sinobas]

Landing Marc Gasol as a free agent would make us the favorite to win the title.

I wonder of the max contract figure is increasing with the increase of the cap in 2 years?

 

[Sinobas]

Hell, We don't even really know if we'll have Aldridge next season. We can only assume at this point.

I'd be surprised if he bolts. He can't make any more money anywhere else, and he'd likely be going to a worse team. He likes it here.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

Definitely, his defense is a big advantage, but we won't miss the playoffs if we don't have him back.

We won't. But I think I want him back. None of the big man from what have seen move against his man and on defense the way this guy does. There was a moment in the season when he was starting before he hurt his shoulder this team played their best defense. And I believe he was a big reason for it.