Quick says look for a trade on draft night for a center

[PapaG]

I'd rather have him than Leonard, but I don't think he should be a serious option for our starting center

At 3x the price, would you rather have him than Leonard?

 

[Mediocre Man]

Thinking outside the box here, but what about a center who plays decent minutes (19 mpg), has Per 36 averages of 20/10/1.3, has a defensive rating of 101 and a PER of 21.9 who will be a UFA this summer.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Also, for those that hate the idea of adding McGee because he is "dumb", the guy has a 20.7 PER and a defensive rating of 102. His career PER is 18.4

 

[julius]

Thinking outside the box here, but what about a center who plays decent minutes (19 mpg), has Per 36 averages of 20/10/1.3, has a defensive rating of 101 and a PER of 21.9 who will be a UFA this summer.

who is this?

 

[RR7]

Thinking outside the box here, but what about a center who plays decent minutes (19 mpg), has Per 36 averages of 20/10/1.3, has a defensive rating of 101 and a PER of 21.9 who will be a UFA this summer.

And managed to somehow put on like 15 pounds during the season.

 

[RR7]

And not 15 good pounds.

 

[RoyToy]

Andray Blatche is best suited for the bench

 

[Denny Crane]

The problem with Howard is he wouldn't take MAX salary to play for the Bulls with Rose, Deng, Boozer, etc. That'd be a really stacked team.

His reason was that he wants to be "THE man."

 

[PapaG]

Also, for those that hate the idea of adding McGee because he is "dumb", the guy has a 20.7 PER and a defensive rating of 102. His career PER is 18.4

I think people don't like the idea of paying McGee over $11m/year for the next 3 years. If he wasn't on that ridiculous contract, of course people would want him. There's this thing called the salary cap, and if you want to spend this summer's cap space on McGee, well, I once again question your basketball knowledge.

 

[RoyToy]

Just saw the mention of DRtg



This is not a good indicator of individual defense. It's so tied in to the team that it's pretty much useless.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I think people don't like the idea of paying McGee over $11m/year for the next 3 years. If he wasn't on that ridiculous contract, of course people would want him. There's this thing called the salary cap, and if you want to spend this summer's cap space on McGee, well, I once again question your basketball knowledge.

I just believe that there are much worse options than him. Young, defensive minded, athletic, great shot blocker. People complain about his contract, but what else is out there? It's tough to find the perfect guy who is both a very good rim protector as well as cheap

 

[magnifier661]

If we got McGee; we would be insanely better

 

[magnifier661]

I think people don't like the idea of paying McGee over $11m/year for the next 3 years. If he wasn't on that ridiculous contract, of course people would want him. There's this thing called the salary cap, and if you want to spend this summer's cap space on McGee, well, I once again question your basketball knowledge.

There have been some that wanted to offer 12 mil per to pek. Tall about a mistake!

 

[PapaG]

If we got McGee; we would be insanely better

I completely disagree. Spending that much money on McGee is just throwing away cap space.

 

[PapaG]

McGee played 18 mpg this year AFTER signing a huge contract. Denver would probably give him away, and would be a better team for it by freeing up that money.

 

[Natebishop3]

I really don't understand the McGee love. Yes, he has tons of athleticism, but he has a 10c head.

 

[illmatic99]

Ya I don't think we have the coaching or veteran players to effectively mentor McGee into a legit starting center.

 

[Natebishop3]

Ya I don't think we have the coaching or veteran players to effectively mentor McGee into a legit starting center.

Maybe if we bought him some Hooked on Phonics tapes though...

 

[illmatic99]

But if we could get him on a salary dump, I certainly wouldn't say no. You can't teach his size/athleticism.

 

[Blazinaway]

I just believe that there are much worse options than him. Young, defensive minded, athletic, great shot blocker. People complain about his contract, but what else is out there? It's tough to find the perfect guy who is both a very good rim protector as well as cheap

there are worse options and frankly everyone who might be available has issues. I think McGee is available for a decent price, we have to take a chance somewhere, I hate the Gortat idea, he's average and has ONE yr left on his contract, screw that.

IMO either go after someone like McGee or draft a C like Dieng.

 

[Blazinaway]

I completely disagree. Spending that much money on McGee is just throwing away cap space.

please add "IMHO" when you make a stmt like that

 

[Natebishop3]

But if we could get him on a salary dump, I certainly wouldn't say no. You can't teach his size/athleticism.

So would you eat up all our cap space on him?

 

[RR7]

So would you eat up all our cap space on him?

Swap our pick and Freeland for him, and we'd still have about 7 million in cap space.

 

[PapaG]

Ya I don't think we have the coaching or veteran players to effectively mentor McGee into a legit starting center.

Denver doesn't, either, and they have an experienced staff.

 

[PapaG]

please add "IMHO" when you make a stmt like that

It is my opinion. That's assumed, isn't it?

 

[Blazinaway]

Swap our pick and Leonard for him, and we'd still have about 7 million in cap space.

way to much to give up, the pick and freeland is the most I give with the rest capspace.

 

[RR7]

I'm all for adding him, and do think he would be a big help for our team. And if we moved Freeland for him, we'd still have more than MLE amount of cap space left. With the roughly 13 million in space, or so, it seems many have advocated for basically splitting that money between a C and backup SG/6th man. So you trade for McGee, and throw remaining amount, 4 year, 30 million dollar deal at a 6th man. Offer that up to Reddick, Monta, perhaps, maybe Jack, etc. Offer mini-mle to Maynor, 2 years 5ish million, and bring in a minimum big or two.

Lillard/Maynor
Wes/Reddick/Barton
Batum/Claver
Aldridge/FA
McGee/Leonard

Still a lot of youth on that squad, definite room for improvement from most of the guys, but the potential to be a middle of the pack playoff team as soon as next season.

 

[RR7]

way to much to give up, the pick and freeland is the most I give with the rest capspace.

Shit, I meant Freeland, not Leonard, I'll edit.

 

[PapaG]

there are worse options and frankly everyone who might be available has issues. I think McGee is available for a decent price, we have to take a chance somewhere, I hate the Gortat idea, he's average and has ONE yr left on his contract, screw that.

IMO either go after someone like McGee or draft a C like Dieng.

A guy who plays 18 mpg and makes over $11m/year isn't a 'decent price', IMHO.

 

[PapaG]

I'm all for adding him, and do think he would be a big help for our team. And if we moved Leonard for him, we'd still have more than MLE amount of cap space left. With the roughly 13 million in space, or so, it seems many have advocated for basically splitting that money between a C and backup SG/6th man. So you trade for McGee, and throw remaining amount, 4 year, 30 million dollar deal at a 6th man. Offer that up to Reddick, Monta, perhaps, maybe Jack, etc. Offer mini-mle to Maynor, 2 years 5ish million, and bring in a minimum big or two.

Lillard/Maynor
Wes/Reddick/Barton
Batum/Claver
Aldridge/FA
McGee/Leonard

Still a lot of youth on that squad, definite room for improvement from most of the guys, but the potential to be a middle of the pack playoff team as soon as next season.

How do you figure? Roughly $11.8 in cap space, McGee makes $11.25m against the cap.