Potential MLE Targets?

[B-Roy]

Let me start off by saying that barring a trade, I don't see us using the MLE, because of Oden's extension and the glut we have on the wings. However, I do expect us to make some trades to sort out the roster. So with that said, who do you guys think is a realistic target for our MLE? Of course there might not even be an MLE, so let's just work under the assumption that there is.

List of free agents:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?page=FreeAgents-11-12

Potential names I think we could nab for the MLE, or part of the MLE:
Glen Davis
Joel Przybilla
Arron Afflalo (unlikely)
J.R. Smith
Tayshaun Prince
T.J. Ford
Shane Battier
Michael Redd
Kris Humphries (unlikely)
Carl Landry
Aaron Brooks
Grant Hill (unlikely)
Samuel Dalembert

Basically looking for bigs or knockdown shooters. Of those, Prince, Dalembert, and Landry interest me the most as someone we could possibly get. I think Cho is trying to get younger and more athletic, but there aren't many young promising FA's that I think we could get for the MLE.

 

[magnifier661]

If we are going to, I would choose in this order:

1.) Landry
2.) Brooks
3.) Pryzbilla

Don't like or think the rest of the list would be obtainable or want. Highly unlikely is: Prince, Smith, Redd, Battier will all get more than MLE.

 

[B-Roy]

Don't like or think the rest of the list would be obtainable or want. Highly unlikely is: Prince, Smith, Redd, Battier will all get more than MLE.

I doubt it. Older vets on the downside usually sign for just about the MLE. Redd especially isn't getting more than $3 million a year I would think. Coming off major injuries and not playing very well. I like him as a spot up shooter though.

 

[Tince]

Barea

 

[magnifier661]

I doubt it. Older vets on the downside usually sign for just about the MLE. Redd especially isn't getting more than $3 million a year I would think. Coming off major injuries and not playing very well. I like him as a spot up shooter though.

Fuck if you could get Redd for 3 mil, then get er done. I don't care if he had a bad season this year. The guy has one of the quickest releases in the game. He could be our perimeter dagger if Aldridge gets doubled.

 

[B-Roy]

Fuck if you could get Redd for 3 mil, then get er done. I don't care if he had a bad season this year. The guy has one of the quickest releases in the game. He could be our perimeter dagger if Aldridge gets doubled.

Well, he's played less than Oden the last three years. That should tell you something....

 

[B-Roy]

Barea

He'd be great, but I think Cuban will hold on to him, especially after his playoff play...

 

[magnifier661]

Well, he's played less than Oden the last three years. That should tell you something....

3 mil per season is worth that risk. LOL Fuck we have 4 bench players that hardly see a minute of the floor that would add up more than 3 mil.

 

[Draco]

Redd would've been huge for us in the playoffs, if we had hit some 3's it could have been a series.

I like trying to get Brooks, hell last offseason I would've traded Batum for him. He had a bad year but maybe he puts that behind him. A quick 3 point shooting PG is exactly what our team needs, especially with Gerald as our second best player, having him and the poor shooting Miller hurts our court spacing.

But I expect the MLE to mostly be eliminated and I can't say I'll be that mad. Its stupid when caped out teams like the Lakers can add a solid free agent every offseason.

 

[magnifier661]

Redd would've been huge for us in the playoffs, if we had hit some 3's it could have been a series.

I like trying to get Brooks, hell last offseason I would've traded Batum for him. He had a bad year but maybe he puts that behind him. A quick 3 point shooting PG is exactly what our team needs, especially with Gerald as our second best player, having him and the poor shooting Miller hurts our court spacing.

But I expect the MLE to mostly be eliminated and I can't say I'll be that mad. Its stupid when caped out teams like the Lakers can add a solid free agent every offseason.

Yeah it sucks, unless we can use it! LOL We had some great MLE signings in our day. Still loved the Augman deal. He was one of my favorite bench players in the late 90's and early 2000's

 

[B-Roy]

Its stupid when caped out teams like the Lakers can add a solid free agent every offseason.

I wouldn't say that. Lot's of teams end up misusing the MLE...

Off the top of my head...Blake last year for the Lakers, Diop a few years ago for Dallas, Brian freakin' Cardinal got one a few years back...

 

[RR7]

Spencer Hawes

 

[BlayZa]

anyone who can shoot the ball....and get it in the hoop.

 

[Tince]

Shanon Brown isn't a great shooter, but he wouldn't be a bad fit either.

 

[Tince]

He'd be great, but I think Cuban will hold on to him, especially after his playoff play...

I know money isn't a big issue for Cuban, but they'll be over the cap and will want to resign Chandler, Butler, and Peja as well.

 

[jlprk]

Joel Przybilla

We need a rebounder even more than we need a shooter.

 

[Natebishop3]

There's no damn way we're spending our money on Joel. No way in hell.

 

[jlprk]

You have a better rebounder in mind? He got many rebounds last season even at a third his normal self. He won't cost the full MLE.

We get him and Cho can take the summer off in Hawaii.

 

[Natebishop3]

You have a better rebounder in mind? He got many rebounds last season even at a third his normal self. He won't cost the full MLE.

We get him and Cho can take the summer off in Hawaii.

I'd offer him the vet minimum. Personally I'd go after Aaron Brooks or Carl Landry.

 

[jlprk]

Kris Humphries and Samuel Dalembert are good rebounders. Get a rebounder, a shooter, buy a higher draft pick, and I let Cho run off for the summer.

 

[Blazinaway]

Chuck Hayes should be high on any list

 

[Denny Crane]

JR Smith.

 

[Natebishop3]

JR Smith.

That guy is certifiable. No thanks.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Where are we in terms of competing? If we believe we are close then vets like Battier, Hill, Prince, etc would be great. If not, figure out what the hell needs to be fixed after the coach, and start adding those pieces...i.e. Brooks, Hawes

 

[Denny Crane]

That guy is certifiable. No thanks.

The guy is a great 3pt shooter, 6'6", and only 25 years old. Seems like the ideal complement to Dre and fills one of the team's obvious needs.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Chuck Hayes would be perfect. He's 27 but with his skill set (post defense) I have a feeling he's going to be around for another decade. He's a young Kurt Thomas.

 

[Blazinaway]

Chuck Hayes would be perfect. He's 27 but with his skill set (post defense) I have a feeling he's going to be around for another decade. He's a young Kurt Thomas.

he'd be a great addition

 

[illmatic99]

Brooks would be my top choice. If not him, then Landry or Hayes.

Heh. All three guys were on that 09 HOU team.

 

[Natebishop3]

Brooks would be my top choice. If not him, then Landry or Hayes.

Heh. All three guys were on that 09 HOU team.

I like Brooks. I think if we could add him, he would be a nice guy to come off the bench behind Dre, or Miller could be added in a deal to bring something else of need.

I would like to see us make a push for Howard honestly. I'm wondering if Aldridge and Batum would get it done.

 

[illmatic99]

Howard has been the most durable center in the league over the past 7 years. Putting him in POR would put a dent in that title. Missed only 5 games in 7 years (some of which were due to suspensions).