Players that may be available by trade for cap space

[magnifier661]

Joakim Noah if it gets LA to stay. His knee can give out after we get LA's name on that contract. Besides, his contract runs out next year, so it's not like we're stuck with him, and by that time Plumlee will be PRIMED TO DOMINATE!!!!

Okay, if we could get Noah for just cap space, I would jump on that as fast as Kingspeed having sex with NBA players.

 

[Draco]

Joakim Noah if it gets LA to stay. His knee can give out after we get LA's name on that contract. Besides, his contract runs out next year, so it's not like we're stuck with him, and by that time Plumlee will be PRIMED TO DOMINATE!!!!

Yeah I'd be very interested in Noah. Sure sounds like the Bull$ are very interested in dumping one of their bigs for just salary relief. Best part is we could put double Noah's on the court at once!

If our doctors think Joakim's knee has a 50/50 chance of being good for the season I'd take the risk. If they think his knee looks destroyed like Brandon Roy's at the end then no we should try something different. His physical would be very important. As you said its only for one year. I think with a Spurs minute plan for him and no back to backs he might regain his form. It was just 13 months ago he was defensive player of the year.

 

[riverman]

Okay, if we could get Noah for just cap space, I would jump on that as fast as Kingspeed having sex with NBA players.

how do you know Kingspeed is having fast sex?

 

[BBert]

Here are all the players I could find that could potentially be available for cap space.

Thanks for doing all that heavy lifting. I appreciate it.

 

[magnifier661]

how do you know Kingspeed is having fast sex?

Personal experience

 

[magnifier661]

Okay lets think about the pros and cons of Noah.

Pros:
1.) Excellent passer: Probably the best big passer outside of Marc Gasol.
2.) Really good at setting picks: And his passing allows for great Hockey type assists to wide open players.
3.) Great one on one defender: Usually always assigned to the best post player.
4.) Great help defender, especially against the pick and roll.
5.) Great rebounder

Cons:
1.) Big cap hit for this summer
2.) He's a fucking bitch
3.) Those knees though?!?!
4.) He's a really big fucking bitch

 

[BBert]

how do you know Kingspeed is having fast sex?

Hello. It's in his name.

 

[magnifier661]

Where the fuck is @Denny Crane to tell us if Chicago's cheap ass owner will be open to a cap space trade for Noah?

 

[KeepOnRollin]

I am down with Noah (maybe even over Hibbert as I think he could cost less) because even if he bombs then it is one year (just like Hibbert though I guess).

The big question is does LMA see Noah as a good enough upgrade? I would hope so but you never know what that guy is thinking.

 

[Denny Crane]

Where the fuck is @Denny Crane to tell us if Chicago's cheap ass owner will be open to a cap space trade for Noah?

I've posted about this a few times.

The Bulls are supposedly shopping Noah and Taj hard.

I'd rather have Taj for the Blazers, of the two. His contract is really good, and he's a better two-way player all things considered.

 

[magnifier661]

I am down with Noah (maybe even over Hibbert as I think he could cost less) because even if he bombs then it is one year (just like Hibbert though I guess).

The big question is does LMA see Noah as a good enough upgrade? I would hope so but you never know what that guy is thinking.

Well, he is definitely an upgrade over Lopez. And if there was a choice between Noah or Hibbert, I would jump on Noah first. He's a better player with a better risk/reward than Hibbert. I would think Chicago would rather us send him Pat with the trade at least.

 

[magnifier661]

I've posted about this a few times.

The Bulls are supposedly shopping Noah and Taj hard.

I'd rather have Taj for the Blazers, of the two. His contract is really good, and he's a better two-way player all things considered.

I just don't think Taj would be the needle mover Aldridge would be after to keep him. If we lose Aldridge, I would be open to trading for Taj for cap space, but I wouldn't be happy about it.

 

[Denny Crane]

I just don't think Taj would be the needle mover Aldridge would be after to keep him. If we lose Aldridge, I would be open to trading for Taj for cap space, but I wouldn't be happy about it.

I think LMA would love to play alongside Taj, but you'd be playing small ball (which is good).

 

[KeepOnRollin]

I just don't think Taj would be the needle mover Aldridge would be after to keep him. If we lose Aldridge, I would be open to trading for Taj for cap space, but I wouldn't be happy about it.

My thoughts exactly. I probably like Taj more than Noah but I think it is opposite for LMA.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

I think LMA would love to play alongside Taj, but you'd be playing small ball (which is good).

For how long of a stint can Taj play Center? He seems pretty short. Cus LMA doesn't like to except for the last 4 minutes of game.

 

[Denny Crane]

For how long of a stint can Taj play Center? Cus LMA doesn't like to except for the last 4 minutes of game.

Against GSW? All game

Against Memphis, you'd play Plumlee and have Taj play C with the 2nd unit.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Against GSW? All game

Against Memphis, you'd play Plumlee and have Taj play C with the 2nd unit.

Not GS of the regular season when they actually like having Bogut play.

 

[Denny Crane]

Not GS of the regular season when they actually like having Bogut play.

Taj can play against Bogut fine.

If you have Taj and LMA in the lineup, you'd have one or the other guard the opposing C or PF based upon which makes sense.

 

[magnifier661]

Taj can play against Bogut fine.

If you have Taj and LMA in the lineup, you'd have one or the other guard the opposing C or PF based upon which makes sense.

I still don't believe this would be something that pursued Aldridge to stay. I guess we could agree to disagree on this. I definitely could see Noah able to though,

 

[KeepOnRollin]

I didn't know Taj was 30. That is no spring pup. He is the same age as Noah. So ya, with LMA I would take him (if LMA says that works for him) but now I change my mind and wouldn't take him if he was replacing LMA unless we got him dirt cheap and the offer was just too good to pass up.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

It's kind of funny but Taj Gibson is actually a month OLDER than LA and just 4 months younger than Noah.

(Edit: KeepOnRolling got there first, damn my slow googling.)

 

[riverman]

He's still a lot younger than Kaman, I'd trade Kaman for Gibson and call it a done deal

 

[Draco]

I'd rather have Taj over Joakim in a vacuum but assume Aldridge would want more of a pure center. I suppose if Aldridge leaves Taj would be an interesting choice. Unlikely we can really contend for a title with him at PF though. Then you wonder why acquire a 30 year old if we can't contend.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I say:
1. Acquire Noah and Gallinari for cap space/Henderson + Kaman's unguaranteed contract
2. This is used to persuade LA to give us a year, so he signs a "LeBron contract" - i.e., 2 year guaranteed with second year player's option
3. All three people are then FA's again next year and we can do it again with a bigger cap!

It's all about the short term, baby!

 

[BonesJones]

Great haul for the big reset for Denver, but Boston essentially gives up 3 1st round draft picks and an excellent perimeter defender for an injury-prone Gallo and an ageing Ariza? I don't think so.

part of that is so that they can get rid of Gerald Wallaces stupid contract, and they have so many 1st round picks that I think they'd do it to get two good SFs while keeping their max space.

 

[magnifier661]

part of that is so that they can get rid of Gerald Wallaces stupid contract, and they have so many 1st round picks that I think they'd do it to get two good SFs while keeping their max space.

I still can't believe Wallace is getting paid.

 

[riverman]

I'd rather have Taj over Joakim in a vacuum but assume Aldridge would want more of a pure center. I suppose if Aldridge leaves Taj would be an interesting choice. Unlikely we can really contend for a title with him at PF though. Then you wonder why acquire a 30 year old if we can't contend.

Lamarcus will be 30 in a few weeks so....

 

[Wizard Mentor]

There are 3 Noahs:
Healthy Noah
Slowed by injury Noah
Can't play because of injury Noah.

Sure, I'd LOVE the 1st one cheap, but I'd rather have RoLo than the 2nd one. I want no part of the 3rd one. I'm not sure which one we'd be getting.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

There are 3 Noahs:
Healthy Noah
Slowed by injury Noah
Can't play because of injury Noah.

Sure, I'd LOVE the 1st one cheap, but I'd rather have RoLo than the 2nd one. I want no part of the 3rd one. I'm not sure which one we'd be getting.

I know this is an over-simplification but would you rather have a Rolo or a slowed Noah or can't play due to injury Noah and LMA? Rolo played really well the previous season and I think LMA should think of him more highly then he does but I don't think that is reality. Noah (imo) is someone that LMA would commit to.

 

[riverman]

There are 3 Noahs:
Healthy Noah
Slowed by injury Noah
Can't play because of injury Noah.

Sure, I'd LOVE the 1st one cheap, but I'd rather have RoLo than the 2nd one. I want no part of the 3rd one. I'm not sure which one we'd be getting.

If the Bulls want Noah gone, I'd pay attention..there's a reason.. No meniscus left..sound familiar? We could be getting the Timberwolves version of BRoy