[ official ] 2016 summer moves

[UKRAINEFAN]

http://www.blazersedge.com/2016/5/22/11692044/all-second-round-first-team

PG: Gary Payton II

Age: 23 / Height: 6'3" / Weight: 183 lbs / Wingspan: 6'8"

Payton is a fierce competitor, who makes up for his lack of outside shooting by contributing in virtually every other way: defense and rebounding are elite for his position, and his work ethic and distribution skills could make him a great fit behind McLillard.

SG: Malcolm Brogdon

Age: 23 / Height: 6'5.5" / Weight: 223 lbs / Wingspan: 6'10.5"

Brogdon is a workhorse. He was the best wing defender in the NCAA this year, shot 39% from the three, and never took a night off. Would fit the Hendo/Crabbe roles like a glove, with good upside beyond that.

SF: Michael Gbinije

Age: 23 / Height: 6'6.75" / Weight: 205 lbs / Wingspan: 6'7.5"

A very solid 3-and-D guy whose passing game could really thrive under Stotts. Brought his best game to the Combine, continuing his reputation as a player who plays up to his competition.

PF: Thon Maker

Age: 19 / Height: 7'0.75" / Weight: 216 lbs / Wingspan: 7'3"

This is all about potential. He's got all the tools he needs to be a phenom, but zero experience against the next level. Either ROY, or years from contributing.

C: AJ Hammons

Age: 23 / Height: 7'0" / Weight: 250 lbs / Wingspan: 7'3"

My personal favorite second-rounder, and possibly the most underrated player in the draft. Sports Reference only has limited data before 2009, but there are only three qualifying (20 min/game) players in their database who posted a season with a TS% over .600, a rebounding percentage over 18%, a block percentage over 10%, an offensive rating of 117 or higher, and a defensive rating of 89 or lower:

1) Anthony Davis

2) Karl-Anthony Towns

3) A.J. Hammons

The guy's a defensive beast, but is also easily a top-3 offensive center in this draft. He might also be the best backdoor-passer at his position. He's my best hope for a star in the second round.

6M: Caris LeVert
Age: 21 / Height: 6'7" / Weight:191 lbs / Wingspan: 6'10"

There's no way I could get through a best-of-the-second-round list without LeVert. He's a triple-double threat with the skills of a PG and the size of an SF. Add in his scrappy defense, and the Michigan star becomes one of my favorite high-reward picks in the draft. Ask Olshey how afraid he is of fifth-metatarsal injuries in guards with star potential.

Sure seem to be some good guys available in the 40's; Hammonds is intriguing, seems to be a slow learner and not a consistent motor, but is he finally starting to get it? One thing I notice is his weight is now up 28 pounds from what you have it listed.

 

[Nate]

Based on what, other than your opinion?



Yep, me and all the others who voted for him for DPOY, we're all fucking crazy and don't know what the fuck we're talking about. How many DPOY votes did Aminu receive?



Yep, I'd rather have Aminu guarding PGs and SGs that Millsap, but given the choice, if we're going to put a big on a guard, I'd rather it be Mo Harkless than either Millsap or Aminu. Guarding SFs, I think is a wash between Aminu and Millsap, but guarding opposing PFs, I'd take Millsap any day. He's better in the post and he's better in the pick and roll, plus he's a better scorer, a better rebounder and a better passer.



The last three seasons:

2013-14:
Paul Millsap 3FG% = .358
Al-Farouq Aminu 3FG% = .271

2014-15:
Paul Millsap 3FG% = .356
Al-Farouq Aminu 3FG% = .274

2015-16:
Paul Millsap 3FG% = .319
Al-Farouq Aminu 3FG% = .361

So, Chief has shot better from 3 than Millsap exactly one time. He was a terrible 3-point shooter until he started playing in Stotts' system next to C.J. McCollum and Damian Lillard. He gets a ton of wide open 3-pointers as opponents focus their efforts on stopping Lillard and McCollum. Given Millsap's past superior 3-point shooting, there is no reason to think he would also not thrive playing for Terry Stotts and teamed with the second best backcourt in the NBA.

I'm not going to rip on Chief, I like him, I just happen to think the 3-time all star who came in 5th in DPOY voting is an upgrade t starting PF at both ends of the court. Like I said, if we get Millsap, which is admittedly a pipe dream, I'd be fine with moving Chief to starting SF (if he can beat out Harkless) and backup PF. Imagine how good our defense would be if we started Horford at the 5, Millsap at the 4 and Aminu at the 3. Again it's a pipe dream, but boy it sure would be nice.

BNM

Based on your first response, I can see that you didn't look at the links I left there. And even in the regular season, aminu has better numbers defensively than millsap when it comes to perimeter defense. So after I realized you were too lazy to click on a link, or were incapable of reading once you clicked on it, I decided to not read the rest of your bullshit.

 

[BonesJones]

Prob with Horford is that I believe the Max for him is near THIRTY MIL per, I like him a lot, but at that price once again no thx as it cripples us with CJ getting at least 20 mil next summer. Horford 28-30 mil, Lillard 26 mil, CJ 22 mil? 3 players at 78 mil? If Horford was 26/27 maybe, at 30 (june 3) I'd rather pass

We won't have capspace after CJs contract anyways. Might as well spend the money we have before it's gone!

 

[BonesJones]

Based on your first response, I can see that you didn't look at the links I left there. And even in the regular season, aminu has better numbers defensively than millsap when it comes to perimeter defense. So after I realized you were too lazy to click on a link, or were incapable of reading once you clicked on it, I decided to not read the rest of your bullshit.

You wanna talk "defensive stats"? Go tell me what Aminus and Millsaps DBPM are from this past regular season. Its an 82 game sample, not an 11 game sample. Now tell me which sample is bigger.

 

[Nate]

You wanna talk "defensive stats"? Go tell me what Aminus and Millsaps DBPM are from this past regular season. Its an 82 game sample, not an 11 game sample. Now tell me which sample is bigger.

I'm talking about the regular season too. Try reading before saying shit.

 

[Nate]

You wanna talk "defensive stats"? Go tell me what Aminus and Millsaps DBPM are from this past regular season. Its an 82 game sample, not an 11 game sample. Now tell me which sample is bigger.

Also, you should probably only put something in quotations, if someone actually said it. Who the fuck are you quoting?

 

[Rhal]

I'd love Millsap if we were able to land a big name FA C. Sign and Trade Harkless or Leonard and toss in a first and Davis/... oh HAwks GM already hung up, guess how much i'd be willing to offer and how highly the Hawks value him are on a completely different level.

 

[BonesJones]

I'm talking about the regular season too. Try reading before saying shit.

So you were too lazy to pull up their respective DBPMs for me? How hypicrotal of you.

If you said Aminu had better defensive stats during the season then your wrong. Once again. Pull up their DBPMs.

Also, you should probably only put something in quotations, if someone actually said it. Who the fuck are you quoting?

"And even in the regular season, aminu has better numbers defensively than millsap"

Is the term defensive statistics not the same as defensive numbers?

 

[Sarni]

Are we likely to have a look at Bazemore? That'd mean moving Aminu permanently to 4 and sharing minutes between Bazemore and Harkless at 3 but he'd be coming on the back of a good season. Athletic too.

 

[selloutking]

Are we likely to have a look at Bazemore? That'd mean moving Aminu permanently to 4 and sharing minutes between Bazemore and Harkless at 3 but he'd be coming on the back of a good season. Athletic too.

 

[Rhal]

Are we likely to have a look at Bazemore? That'd mean moving Aminu permanently to 4 and sharing minutes between Bazemore and Harkless at 3 but he'd be coming on the back of a good season. Athletic too.

Bazemore isn't a bad option but i'd rather pay Crabbe then Bazemore and they will most likely make around the same amount.

 

[illmatic99]

Nic's a-hole agent burning bridges and talking bullshit again. FWIW, his agent also represents Ian Mahinmi. Might cross him off the Center list for us.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

How is toronto gonna snatch him up? Trying to dump carroll already?

Minny i could see. But dear god, why would anyone wanna go there?

 

[Nate]

SlyPokerDog is a stupid shit. Go back to your bridge you fucking troll!

 

[Nate]

SlyPokerDog is a lazy fuckin troll. Get the fuck outta here dog.

 

[Sinobas]

Nic's a-hole agent burning bridges and talking bullshit again. FWIW, his agent also represents Ian Mahinmi. Might cross him off the Center list for us.

Ha! That tells you something if Charlotte is already tired of him. Some fans on here were like bemoaning what a great season he was supposedly having in Charlotte....but he was the same old Nic, only getting a large volume of shots.

Nic is mediocre SF who seems to think he'd be a super-star if only a team would "use him right". His biggest problem is he doesn't have enough heart to be a guy you want to go to war with in the playoffs. You never know when he's going to fold and start coasting around....

 

[speeds]

How is toronto gonna snatch him up? Trying to dump carroll already?

Minny i could see. But dear god, why would anyone wanna go there?

Yeah, our need is at PF, we can trade the #9 along with Patterson or Ross to try and fill that gap. Batum's agent is looking for a $100-million contract and we already have Carroll playing small forward.

 

[Natebishop3]

How is toronto gonna snatch him up? Trying to dump carroll already?

Minny i could see. But dear god, why would anyone wanna go there?

His agent has been trying to steer him there for years.

 

[illmatic99]

His agent has been trying to steer him there for years.

I'm guessing Nic has status with skyteam? Bunch of direct flights to Europe from MSP.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Nic's a-hole agent burning bridges and talking bullshit again. FWIW, his agent also represents Ian Mahinmi. Might cross him off the Center list for us.

Here's a new rumor about Mahimni, seems to be entirely speculation on the part of the writer.
http://en.yibada.com/articles/12631...t-ian-mahinmi-reunite-frank-vogel-orlando.htm

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Yeah, our need is at PF, we can trade the #9 along with Patterson or Ross to try and fill that gap. Batum's agent is looking for a $100-million contract and we already have Carroll playing small forward.

He can play SG also, in fact he did in Charlotte. I think Toronto could find the minutes for him.

 

[dviss1]

He can play SG also, in fact he did in Charlotte. I think Toronto could find the minutes for him.

Guys, I think Derozan is leaving. He's gonna be a Leaker... er Faker... er Spanker... Uh... Whatever.

 

[dviss1]

Yeah, our need is at PF, we can trade the #9 along with Patterson or Ross to try and fill that gap. Batum's agent is looking for a $100-million contract and we already have Carroll playing small forward.

Batum is your next 2 Guard.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Why would derozan leave a team that might make the nba finals?

Add a pf to that team and they are basically the best team in the east.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Why would derozan leave a team that might make the nba finals?

Add a pf to that team and they are basically the best team in the east.

Because he cares more about his next shoe deal than about winning. His marketability as a Laker will allegedly triple.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Because he cares more about his next shoe deal than about winning. His marketability as a Laker will allegedly triple.

Mehhhhh idk if i believe thats a reason.

Sure he might have monetary gain, but the lakers are terrible.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Nic's a-hole agent burning bridges and talking bullshit again.

And that is exactly the reason why I was ok with trading him last summer. We went through his agents bullshit once before. We have pretty much the same chance to sign him this summer regardless. It was going to come down to money either way. And he just is not worth what he wants.

Having said that, I would welcome him back with open arms...for the right price.

 

[Boob-No-More]

Mehhhhh idk if i believe thats a reason.

Sure he might have monetary gain, but the lakers are terrible.

Steven A. Smith screamed it, so it must be true:

“He’s made it very, very clear that he wants to be in L.A.,” Smith said of DeRozan’s intentions in free agency. “He has family out there. He’s from out there. He wants to be in L.A. He wants to wear the purple and gold, and if there’s a way for it to happen, again he’s restricted, if there’s a way for it to happen, DeMar DeRozan will be in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform next season.”

Well, except for the part about DeRozan being a restricted free agent (he's unrestricted).

BNM

 

[Boob-No-More]

Batum is your next 2 Guard.

Yep, that was my exact thought when I read his agent's comments. DeRozan to Lakers, Batum to TOR.

BNM

 

[illmatic99]

And that is exactly the reason why I was ok with trading him last summer. We went through his agents bullshit once before. We have pretty much the same chance to sign him this summer regardless. It was going to come down to money either way. And he just is not worth what he wants.

Having said that, I would welcome him back with open arms...for the right price.

Nic at 15-20 mil/ yr is a good deal.
Nic at 26 mil/ yr is asking for trouble.