Line up question......

[FialaIsTheMan_7]

The more I think about Howard combined with all the interest from teams that may be a more desirable FA destination for Whiteside(LA) the more the idea is growing on me. My question is if Howard came here and was successful, which with the way our backcourt plays I think comeback player of year isn't out of the question, do u think trading Mason/filler for Monroe could work? It obviously hasn't worked in Milwaukee and it seems Niel has wanted him the past couple years, if you believe all the rumors during that period.
Does this work for our 8 man rotation.....

Dame
CJ/Crabbe
Harkless/Aminu/Crabbe
Monroe/Aminu
Howard/Davis

These are all guys that have supposedly had PDX on their list, at some point or now

 

[Blazinaway]

The more I think about Howard combined with all the interest from teams that may be a more desirable FA destination for Whiteside(LA) the more the idea is growing on me. My question is if Howard came here and was successful, which with the way our backcourt plays I think comeback player of year isn't out of the question, do u think trading Mason/filler for Monroe could work? It obviously hasn't worked in Milwaukee and it seems Niel has wanted him the past couple years, if you believe all the rumors during that period.
Does this work for our 8 man rotation.....

Dame
CJ/Crabbe
Harkless/Aminu/Crabbe
Monroe/Aminu
Howard/Davis

These are all guys that have supposedly had PDX on their list, at some point or now

I have serious doubts about wanting Monroe even if he was given away. And the other problem is that he is a C and slow, no way he can play PF in this league the way it is now. Aminu IMO would pair great with Dwight, I think we then look for very good backup/role players

 

[blue9]

I don't think Monroe/Howard would be a good pairing. One of the two needs range out to 15', at least, since I don't believe either are good passers.

 

[FialaIsTheMan_7]

I don't think Monroe/Howard would be a good pairing. One of the two needs range out to 15', at least, since I don't believe either are good passers.

Howard and Love it is

 

[blue9]

Howard and Love it is

Howard/Love
Howard/Ibaka
Howard/Patrick Patterson

And those are just PF pairings that are still in the POs.

 

[BBert]

I don't think Monroe/Howard would be a good pairing. One of the two needs range out to 15', at least, since I don't believe either are good passers.

Agree. We are better off starting Meyers/Howard, at least on the offensive end. Defensively, it depends if there is someone Meyers can guard. If the other team goes quick shooting PF, maybe need to go Aminu/Howard.

 

[BBert]

Howard and Love it is

That would be pretty sweet. Howard could help cover Love's lack of defense.

 

[dviss1]

We need to try to get Milsap.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I have serious doubts about wanting Monroe even if he was given away. And the other problem is that he is a C and slow, no way he can play PF in this league the way it is now. Aminu IMO would pair great with Dwight, I think we then look for very good backup/role players

We offered him the max last summer. Why do you have doubts now that he would be a target for the right trade price?

 

[TBpup]

I don't think Monroe/Howard would be a good pairing. One of the two needs range out to 15', at least, since I don't believe either are good passers.

Monroe is one of the better passing big men in the NBA. Not quite on Plumlee's level but had averaged up to 3.5 apg.

 

[blue9]

Monroe is one of the better passing big men in the NBA. Not quite on Plumlee's level but had averaged up to 3.5 apg.

Huh - okay! That's cool! I wouldn't mind trading for him, depending on the cost. Still unsure about pairing him with Howard though.

 

[UncleCliffy'sDaddy]

As I've advocated in the past, I think we'd be better off trying to pry John Henson away from the Bucks. At least he has some defensive chops....and he fills a need......

 

[BonesJones]

Here's my frontcourt guidelines offensively.

At least 1 big that can shoot the 3
At least 1 other big that can shoot outside 12ft
At least 1 big that can score with their back to the basket
At least 1 good offensive rebounding big
At least 2 bigs that finish well off pick and roles.

Defensively:
At least 1 good rim protector
At least 1 athletic big that can guard all kinds of forwards.
At least 1 good defensive rebounder

So perfect scenario that fits all these?

Aminu / Davis
Horford / Leonard

Or

Davis / Plumlee
Gasol / Leonard

Or

Ma. Williams / Davis
Whiteside / Leonard

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Here's my frontcourt guidelines offensively.

At least 1 big that can shoot the 3
At least 1 other big that can shoot outside 12ft
At least 1 big that can score with their back to the basket
At least 1 good offensive rebounding big
At least 2 bigs that finish well off pick and roles.

Defensively:
At least 1 good rim protector
At least 1 athletic big that can guard all kinds of forwards.
At least 1 good defensive rebounder

So perfect scenario that fits all these?

Aminu / Davis
Horford / Leonard

Or

Davis / Plumlee
Gasol / Leonard

Or

Ma. Williams / Davis
Whiteside / Leonard

Any resonably possible combinations that fit all your criteria and don't involve Leonard?

 

[Orion Bailey]

Any resonably possible combinations that fit all your criteria and don't involve Leonard?

Your behind the times. Leonard will be back next year. Mark mywords. And he will force you tro turn the corner on him.

Right now he is our only big who can shoot (Kaman wont be back) so he has big value to us.

 

[BonesJones]

Any resonably possible combinations that fit all your criteria and don't involve Leonard?

Williams / Davis
Horford / Plumlee

I just think Davis at the 4 fits perfectly with Meyers at the 5.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Williams / Davis
Horford / Plumlee

And that right there would be my best possible result for this offseason. Which means it's not going to happen...

 

[Orion Bailey]

And that right there would be my best possible result for this offseason. Which means it's not going to happen...

You need to change your name to Positivitypus!

 

[PtldPlatypus]

You need to change your name to Positivitypus!

I've said before, I'm a born centrist. I can't believe that we'll sign a quality max guy, but I also don't think we'll miss out on all our targets. So I expect something like Marvin Williams and Cole Aldrich, decide that I'd be satisfied with that, and then if we end up with Horford, make sure I stay seated until my excitement dies down a bit.

 

[Orion Bailey]

I've said before, I'm a born centrist. I can't believe that we'll sign a quality max guy, but I also don't think we'll miss out on all our targets. So I expect something like Marvin Williams and Cole Aldrich, decide that I'd be satisfied with that, and then if we end up with Horford, make sure I stay seated until my excitement dies down a bit.

I know. Just giving yas shit, but you know me, super positive homer.

We will have Whiteside and a resurging Meyers and we will be a contender next year!

 

[PtldPlatypus]

We will have Whiteside and a resurging Meyers and we will be a contender next year!

I'll take the second half of that sentence, regardless of how it occurs.

 

[BBert]

I'll take the second half of that sentence, regardless of how it occurs.

Specifically, the third third.

 

[dviss1]

Your behind the times. Leonard will be back next year. Mark mywords. And he will force you tro turn the corner on him.

Right now he is our only big who can shoot (Kaman wont be back) so he has big value to us.

Lol. You're gonna burn that jersey!

 

[Orion Bailey]

Lol. You're gonna burn that jersey!

NO way man. Meyers will be back with a vengeance and you will be asking to buy it off me!

 

[Strenuus]

NO way man. Meyers will be back with a vengeance and you will be asking to buy it off me!

.... if he needed something to burn right then.