RoLo

[Wizard Mentor]

If the Knicks do indeed go after Howard as has been rumored, they are going to need someone to take on RoLo's salary. Any interest?

 

[UncleCliffy'sDaddy]

If the Knicks do indeed go after Howard as has been rumored, they are going to need someone to take on RoLo's salary. Any interest?

Nope. Way, way overpaid.....

 

[illmatic99]

Nope. Way, way overpaid.....

12 mil for a starting caliber center is NOT overpaid. Pretty certain that Plums and Meyers will get contracts in that vicinity.

I'd give him a look in case we can't find anyone better. My lack of high interest for him has more to do with fit on the floor and skillset, not his contract.

 

[blue9]

Nope! Not unless we're getting an unprotected draft pick in addition to taking his contract.

 

[BlazerWookee]

Fuckin'a right!

 

[julius]

This spot reserved for BGD to respond to something no one ever said.

 

[Pinwheel1]

He will be getting 13-14 mil per year the next three years. We have been saying all year that we need a rim protector to go with the rest of our bigs. Part of a center by committee. He does have good size, but he also has slow feet. We could do worse, but I would say no. I am hoping we can find someone younger, cheaper, and quicker.

 

[UncleCliffy'sDaddy]

He will be getting 13-14 mil per year the next three years. We have been saying all year that we need a rim protector to go with the rest of our bigs. Part of a center by committee. He does have good size, but he also has slow feet. We could do worse, but I would say no. I am hoping we can find someone younger, cheaper, and quicker.

Despite not particularly wanting him back, I do love RoLo......but don't we have that younger, cheaper and quicker center in Plumlee??? Plums might not be the be all and end all, but IMHO he's a better option...and fit for this team...than RoLo. Lopez would end up taking Kaman's seat at the end of the bench....at two plus times the salary.

 

[Draco]

If we only resign our own guys and don't add any significant player in free agency I'd certainly consider it. Rolo has a mid range jumper so I think you could play him at times with Ed Davis or Plumlee. There will be 20 teams with max cap room so that cap room won't have value beyond July 10th as it did this season. The cap is going up another $20 million the following summer in 2017-18 then Robins deal only has one season after that. He is worth more than his contract.

So first I would target better free agents; then I would look at 3+D wings. If neither of those happen yes I would consider Lopez. I basically look at him taking over Meyers role which would be a huge upgrade.

 

[Pinwheel1]

So first I would target better free agents; then I would look at 3+D wings. If neither of those happen yes I would consider Lopez. I basically look at him taking over Meyers role which would be a huge upgrade.

Are there any 3+D wings available? We have been discussing Durant, Parson's, DeRosan, and Barnes. None of them really fit the 3+D description. Maybe Barnes, but who else is there?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Nah, I enjoyed RoLo when he was a Blazer but I'm not interested in having him back.

Also it kinda seemed like he quit on the team in the playoffs last year.

Game 1, 2pts 5rbs
Game 2, 10pts, 6rbs
Game 3, 4pts, 4rbs
Game 4, 6pts, 3rbs
Game 5, 4pts, 4rbs

I never cared about him scoring but games of 3 and 4 rebounds in not acceptable, doesn't matter who he's matched up against.

 

[Draco]

Are there any 3+D wings available? We have been discussing Durant, Parson's, DeRosan, and Barnes. None of them really fit the 3+D description. Maybe Barnes, but who else is there?

Courtney Lee and Kent Bazemore. Maybe Neil flips a second rounder for some unknown guy who ends up starting.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Not at all. We are going to have to pay up with plum Lee soon and I'd rather keep him.

We don't have enough minutes for everyone. Right now, I'd rather play plum Lee and Davis at center

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Nah, I enjoyed RoLo when he was a Blazer but I'm not interested in having him back.

Also it kinda seemed like he quit on the team in the playoffs last year.

Game 1, 2pts 5rbs
Game 2, 10pts, 6rbs
Game 3, 4pts, 4rbs
Game 4, 6pts, 3rbs
Game 5, 4pts, 4rbs

I never cared about him scoring but games of 3 and 4 rebounds in not acceptable, doesn't matter who he's matched up against.

Last 2 games of the season,

Vs Okc, 4pts, 0rbs
Vs Dal, 2pts, 1rb

 

[Natebishop3]

Last 2 games of the season,

Vs Okc, 4pts, 0rbs
Vs Dal, 2pts, 1rb

I got the same feeling. It seemed like he stopped caring.

 

[blue9]

Kent Bazemore

I need to watch the Hawks more to get a better opinion of this guy, but I recall really being impressed by him (as a role player) when we played them earlier in the season. He seems like an easy upgrade over Aminu...but I haven't seen him play more than 2-3 times.

 

[Pinwheel1]

I need to watch the Hawks more to get a better opinion of this guy, but I recall really being impressed by him (as a role player) when we played them earlier in the season. He seems like an easy upgrade over Aminu...but I haven't seen him play more than 2-3 times.

He does have a crazy wingspan for a a guy who measures under 6'4". But he is kind of short for a SF. I have not watched him enough either.

 

[blue9]

He does have a crazy wingspan for a a guy who measures under 6'4". But he is kind of short for a SF. I have not watched him enough either.

I wasn't even aware that he was that short! Does he play SG? I thought he played SF, but could easily be wrong.

 

[Pinwheel1]

I wasn't even aware that he was that short! Does he play SG? I thought he played SF, but could easily be wrong.

He does play SF. His Wingspan though is 6'11.5" . That is pretty damn wide for his height. it does not list his standing reach

 

[illmatic99]

He does play SF. His Wingspan though is 6'11.5" . That is pretty damn wide for his height. it does not list his standing reach

yup.
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bazemke01.html

77% of his PT this year has been at SF, 23% at SG. A change definitely from years past.

Not too interested in Bazemore. He's almost 3 years older than Crabbe and is about equivalent in terms of impact.

 

[blue9]

He does play SF. His Wingspan though is 6'11.5" . That is pretty damn wide for his height. it does not list his standing reach

I like guys with sneaky long arms! Their opponents often overlook that, which makes it more likely they'll get a block/steal. I know Aminu has long arms, too, but he also LOOKS long and tall, so it's less likely opponents overlook his length.

 

[Pinwheel1]

I like guys with sneaky long arms! Their opponents often overlook that, which makes it more likely they'll get a block/steal. I know Aminu has long arms, too, but he also LOOKS long and tall, so it's less likely opponents overlook his length.

Lillard btw has a +6" on his wingspan. That explains a lot when he drives to the basket.

 

[tester551]

Are there any 3+D wings available? We have been discussing Durant, Parson's, DeRosan, and Barnes. None of them really fit the 3+D description. Maybe Barnes, but who else is there?

We need more than a 3&D wing. We need at least 1 additional wing who can dribble well enough to be an ancillary ball handler. That's why we are talking Durant, Parsons, DeRosan, etc.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I got the same feeling. It seemed like he stopped caring.

It makes me wonder if something went down in the locker room, Rolo didn't look injured, he looked disinterested.

Then there was the story of LMA flying back to Portland by himself...

 

[illmatic99]

It makes me wonder if something went down in the locker room, Rolo didn't look injured, he looked disinterested.

Then there was the story of LMA flying back to Portland by himself...

This was two years ago. Who's missing? Hmm. Any talk of chemistry can only be traced back to one guy.

 

[noknobs]

Right now we don't have anyone who stands sideways before shooting free-throws. Rolo would fill this need quite nicely.

 

[Pinwheel1]

We need more than a 3&D wing. We need at least 1 additional wing who can dribble well enough to be an ancillary ball handler. That's why we are talking Durant, Parsons, DeRosan, etc.

I agree on DeRosan. I was one of the few who wanted him last summer.
The more ball handlers the better IMO. That is why I like CJ at the 2.
But we can talk all we want about the three you mentioned.....they are still all long shots.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

RoLo has downsides, I understand that. So does everyone on our team. However, my guess is that our defense would improve a lot with him over Plums. Defense is what we need. That's the idea. RoLo is about 2 years older than Lillard, so he's in the ballpark.

I'd rather have Al Horford or Whiteside, but I think RoLo would be a good option, too.

 

[Draco]

yup.
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bazemke01.html

77% of his PT this year has been at SF, 23% at SG. A change definitely from years past.

Not too interested in Bazemore. He's almost 3 years older than Crabbe and is about equivalent in terms of impact.

He's odd because even among NBA team scouts there's a vast range of opinions. Many think he's a vet minimum player but many others think he's worth $10+ mil per season.

 

[Draco]

RoLo has downsides, I understand that. So does everyone on our team. However, my guess is that our defense would improve a lot with him over Plums. Defense is what we need. That's the idea. RoLo is about 2 years older than Lillard, so he's in the ballpark.

I'd rather have Al Horford or Whiteside, but I think RoLo would be a good option, too.

Yeah thats how I view him. No he's not a stud option that we should consider day 1 of free agency. But he does bring big interior defense along with a great midrange jumper that nobody else on our roster possess. Against certain quick teams Plumlee would be a better option. But against other teams Rolo would be superior.

He's only 27 and shouldn't decline from age during his contract. Horford and Whiteside will earn $100million plus. Robin is owed $30 million. He has a great attitude and honestly I don't think he'd care if we played him 15mpg when the matchup dictates it or 30mpg if we need it. He has his comics and Disney movies. So if we can find a better use of cap space, yes go for that first. But if we have unused cap space and can snag him for a second round pick for a second time; make it happen.