Free Agent Waiver Wire: any interest?

[Wizard Mentor]

Waivers - some of these, like Ryan Boatright, have been already picked up from other teams. Robert Upshaw, anyone?

Eastern Conference

• The Cavaliers waived Chris Johnson.
• The Bucks waived Jorge Gutierrez, Marcus Landry and Josh Powell.
• The Celtics waived Coty Clarke, Malcolm Miller and Levi Randolph.
• The Nets waived Ryan Boatright, Quincy Miller and Chris Daniels.
• The Heat waived Corey Hawkins.
• The Pistons waived Cartier Martin, Adonis Thomas andJordan Bachynski.
• The Magic waived Keith Appling and Jordan Sibert.
• The Cavs waived Nick Minnerath.
• The Hawks waived Terran Petteway.
• The Bulls waived Jordan Crawford and Marcus Simmons.
• The Magic waived Greg Stiemsma.
• The Magic waived Melvin Ejim.
• The Hornets waived Jason Washburn, Damien Wilkins, Sam Thompson, and Elliot Williams.
• The Cavs waived Jack Cooley, Dionte Christmas, Austin Dayeand D.J. Stephens.
• The Knicks waived Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Darion Atkinsand DaJuan Summers, Travis Trice and Wesley Saunders.
• The Magic waived Nnanna Egwu.

Western Conference

• The Spurs waived Keifer Sykes.
• The Lakers waived Robert Upshaw and Michael Frazier.
• The Spurs waived Jimmer Fredette.
• The Jazz waived Bryce Cotton and Treveon Graham.
• The Spurs waived Deshaun Thomas and Youssou Ndoye.
• The Kings waived David Stockton.
• The Jazz waived E.J. Singler.
• The Thunder waived Michael Qualls, Talib Zanna, Julyan Stone, and Dez Wells.
• The Mavs waived Jarrid Famous.
• The Warriors waived Chris Babb, Jarell Eddie, Xavier Henryand Chris Udofia.
• The Blazers waived Phil Pressey and Omari Johnson.
• The Lakers waived Jonathan Holmes.
• The Rockets waived Jeremy Tyler, Chris Walker, Will Cummings and Denzel Livingston.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Xavier Henry is not bad. A 6'7" wing who has a good 3 pt stroke. I thought he played well for the Lakers in games that I watched.

 

[riverman]

My long answer would be ...no

 

[TBpup]

Thanasis Antetokounmpo or Robert Upshaw.

Both are players that have unique abilities as a project type player. That is exactly what you want for #13-15.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

My long answer would be ...no

What would your short answer be?

 

[Orion Bailey]

Would Upshaw be better for this team than Davis? Essentially the same spot on the team I would think. Both Lakers giveaways...I don't know about Upshaw's drive and want, but I love Davis's effort when I watch him play. IF they are somewhat close, or Upshaw is a bit better, but a passive player, Ill stick with Davis. Love his intensity and balls out effort on every play.

So there is one thing I will be curious about. The cuts have been made and the roster is set. Does the team step back into 3rd gear because they've now made the cut and feel the proving is over? I think a legit question, but I think Dame will keep the intensity going. I think he is going to become a true general and if your not fighting like a warrior he is gonna be all over you. I see him emerging a bit like Jordan when it comes to leading the team.

 

[handiman]

Does Jordan Crawford have any game left? We need guys who can create their own shot.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Would Upshaw be better for this team than Davis? Essentially the same spot on the team I would think. Both Lakers giveaways...I don't know about Upshaw's drive and want, .

Apparently that is why he was cut. He does not put in the extra work to get better.

 

[riverman]

What would your short answer be?

n

 

[Haakzilla]

...talk about a poo-poo platter!

 

[Orion Bailey]

Apparently that is why he was cut. He does not put in the extra work to get better.

And see? That is why I am content with this team. I trust in NO and Stotts. They aren't gonna keep anyone on this team that doesn't show two things. A genuine willingness to want to learn and play team ball, and a want an willingness to put in the effort to do the things that need to be done on and off the court to make that happen. I have to believe all teams are similar and so the guys they cut weren't some of the harder working guys on the team or didn't have a huge upside of talent. So why would any of these cuts be anything more substantial than the potentials riding our current Pine?
If Montero is truly as raw as everyone says, then he will get sufficient time in practice against our roster to improve and refine himself. That will be as good as any D league can provide at this time.

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

No thanks.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

...talk about a poo-poo platter!

The pu-pu platter is delish. This list really is shitty.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Upshaw and Petteway

 

[DaLincolnJones]

Upshaw and Petteway

yeah on Upshaw. D league stash.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

If we were trying to win I would have interest in Julyan Stone and Jorge Gutierrez (both big PGs) and Greg Stiemsma (a plodding but effective defensive center).

But we're not, so it's not worth dumping Montero for any of those.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Upshaw needs to go away and either do a Hassan Whiteside or a Robert Swift.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I liked Petteway in the draft, but he's like a poor man's Gerald Henderson.

 

[riverman]

We really don't need a poor man's anything at this point though...only guy on the list I'd even consider would be Elliot Williams and that's just a nice guy vote

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Apparently the Mavs also waived Samuel Dalembert.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Also: the Cavs waived Quinn Cook.
And the Pelicans waived Bo McCalebb! That one hurts - he's a SUPERSTAR in Macedonia, and he's a N'Awlins native. Think Patty Mills only without the endearing personality.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

More cuts listed here.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Some of these cuts are done with the expectation that the player cut will play for the team's D-League franchise. I don't know how that works and whether another team can just sign them, but it doesn't necessarily mean the team is no longer interested in the player.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Well Elliot Williams was untouchable here for a long time even though he didn't do shit.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Jimmer Fredette? Just give him a shot. What could it hurt?

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Jimmer Fredette? Just give him a shot. What could it hurt?

Your credibility

 

[julius]

Well Elliot Williams was untouchable here for a long time even though he didn't do shit.

Yeah, and Damian Lillard drinks like a fish. A lot of stupid shit is said on here.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Your credibility

We gave Elliot Williams 4 years and he didn't do anything. Why can't we give Jimmer one year give him a try? It's not like we are going to be competing for the playoffs.

 

[julius]

We gave Elliot Williams 4 years and he didn't do anything. Why can't we give Jimmer one year give him a try? It's not like we are going to be competing for the playoffs.

because they drafted Williams and it cost them very little. He was under contract.

Jimmer is a free agent and would cost them a player on their roster who is younger and has a much higher ceiling.

Jimmer has no business being in the league. He's a 1 trick pony, and that pony isn't actually any good. He's 26, and after 4 years of college AND 4 years of the NBA he's shown that he's got nothing.

 

[Strenuus]

Your credibility

You act like he has some.