Turk - 5 year $50M

[KingSpeed]

I want Turk. He has big time playoff experience, his scoring rose each round during this year's playoffs, he can distribute the ball, score in the clutch and play all 5 positions.

 

[Da_O]

That would fantastic - but I personally do not think that Turk is a huge upgrade as the big FA/Trade target - especially not for so long.

If all we do is get an upgrade at PG defense and call it a day - I would be happy, if we can do more - I will be really excited. This team is a 15mpg more for Oden from being a real dark-horse contender as is.

If we can get El Capitan or Turk - I would go for El Capitan every day of the week and twice on Tuesdays.

Why can't we go for both?

 

[Sedatedfork]

No, we need two of them, one at PG and one at SF.

 

[RoyToy]

I want Turk. He has big time playoff experience, his scoring rose each round during this year's playoffs, he can distribute the ball, score in the clutch and play all 5 positions.

But can't defend any of them and he isn't getting any younger.

I hope KP passes. It's not the right guy.

 

[Da_O]

I want Turk. He has big time playoff experience, his scoring rose each round during this year's playoffs, he can distribute the ball, score in the clutch and play all 5 positions.

No he can't.

 

[PapaG]

Bass is the one I want this summer, as a banging tough D backup PF

Bass is expecting starter money and a starter contract.

 

[KingSpeed]

But can't defend any of them .

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[KingSpeed]

No he can't.

Which position can't he play? He's big enough to play in the frontcourt and a good enough shooter and passer to play in the backcourt.

 

[RoyToy]

Classic example of letting one play make up your mind.

He's not a good defender. Kobe got around him so easy it's not even funny. Guess what - that happens a lot to Turk.

 

[Da_O]

Which position can't he play? He's big enough to play in the frontcourt and a good enough shooter and passer to play in the backcourt.

The 5 or the 1. He's doesn't have the handle, speed, or court vision to play the 1 and he's too small to play the five. *edited*

 

[Crimson the Cat]

This is what Orlando offered him. I don't remember seeing these numbers yet.

The Magic tested Turkoglu's loyalty to the franchise when they offered him a four-year contract extension worth approximately $35 million just after the Finals.

http://www.floridatoday.com/article...318/1002/SPORTS/Turkoglu+likely+out+for+Magic

 

[B-Roy]

This is what Orlando offered him. I don't remember seeing these numbers yet.



http://www.floridatoday.com/article...318/1002/SPORTS/Turkoglu+likely+out+for+Magic

I wouldn't give him anymore than that.

 

[Crimson the Cat]

Courtesy of BlazersEdge's Twitter:

1 less buyer for hedo RT @sam_amick: cliff notes on what to expect from Kings in FA: not much. A big -maybe Diogu- and no big splash

For all you novices, here's your Tweet Lesson:

- RT = Retweet: copying another tweet from another twitter account
- @user name = source of comment; in this case, Sam Amick, beat writer for the Sac Bee.

 

[Crimson the Cat]

I wouldn't give him anymore than that.

You've got to operate the team like any other business, IMO. Yes, by getting Hedo, at any cost, you strengthen the possibility of winning a championship, but you also worsen the team in the future. No no no!

Portland either signs him for $8M per for three seasons or they move on to the next free agent or trade opportunity.

 

[B-Roy]

You've got to operate the team like any other business, IMO. Yes, by getting Hedo, at any cost, you strengthen the possibility of winning a championship, but you also worsen the team in the future. No no no!

Portland either signs him for $8M per for three seasons or they move on to the next free agent or trade opportunity.

Well if he didn't take 8.75 for 4 years, no way we get him for that.

Next.

 

[Crimson the Cat]

Well if he didn't take 8.75 for 4 years, no way we get him for that.

Next.

Right with ya.