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re: Official Free Agency and Trade Thread: Latest Pels sign Charles Cooke to 2 way

Posted on 7/30/17 at 11:48 am to
Posted by CocoLoco
Member since Jan 2012
29108 posts
Posted on 7/30/17 at 11:48 am to
Asik for Kyrie
Posted by Chad504boy
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Member since Feb 2005
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Posted on 7/30/17 at 12:16 pm to
We'd need a 2nd as well
Posted by teke184
Zachary, LA
Member since Jan 2007
95242 posts
Posted on 7/30/17 at 5:43 pm to
I think it means he's heading to Bourbon St for hookers.
Posted by PelicansBay
Huber Heights, Ohio
Member since Jun 2017
679 posts
Posted on 7/30/17 at 7:31 pm to
David ‘Dubi’ Pick: Source: Terrence Jones, former HOU, NOLA and MIL forward, signed one of the largest single-season deals in China history with Qingdao. – via Twitter IAmDPick
Posted by teke184
Zachary, LA
Member since Jan 2007
95242 posts
Posted on 7/30/17 at 8:36 pm to
That plan of his to get a "prove it" contract failed miserably.

Makes you wonder if he could have done better backing up AD and Cousins instead of being a nobody in Milwaukee.
Posted by htran90
BC
Member since Dec 2012
30100 posts
Posted on 7/30/17 at 8:53 pm to
I can't fathom how hasn't made a roster. There are worse pf/c than him in the league.
Posted by Jon1798
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2009
730 posts
Posted on 7/30/17 at 9:07 pm to
He told a team in the middle of a playoff race, that just acquired one of the better players in the league, "I want to be released so I can show out and benefit myself."

And his play reflects that of a guy only in it for himself.

He is very talented, but these teams aren't stupid. You can only play that game so many times before they realize the minimal talent isn't worth it in the end.
This post was edited on 7/30/17 at 9:08 pm
Posted by TigerinATL
Member since Feb 2005
61476 posts
Posted on 7/31/17 at 10:39 am to
quote:

Adrian Wojnarowski? @wojespn 1 minute ago

Undrafted Dayton guard Charles Cooke has agreed to a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, league sources tell ESPN.



quote:

The Bird Writes? @thebirdwrites 18 seconds ago

Charles Cooke highlights:

6'11.5" wingspan
39.8% 3PT% last year

Still, undrafted and on a two-way contract. So, keep expectations LOW.


He was with Minnesota earlier this summer. It seems like the Pels and Wolves have been in on the same players all offseason.
This post was edited on 7/31/17 at 10:46 am
Posted by PelicansBay
Huber Heights, Ohio
Member since Jun 2017
679 posts
Posted on 7/31/17 at 10:52 am to
I wanted to sign him after the draft, he will contribute to this team (at the NBA level) one day. I am very familiar with his game (I'm from Dayton), I have watched several of his games live and on TV.
Posted by BallHawk
Orlando
Member since Jul 2011
5736 posts
Posted on 7/31/17 at 10:54 am to
Makes sense...both teams need the same thing. Shooting.
Posted by MrPel
Member since Dec 2014
2342 posts
Posted on 7/31/17 at 10:56 am to
I really don't get it.. There are players left in FA that could be had to fill out the last 1-2 spots on the roster and Demps goes out and does something like this. Go get players who have NBA experience under their belt-not undrafted players who wont see the floor. Just frustrating.

Posted by BallHawk
Orlando
Member since Jul 2011
5736 posts
Posted on 7/31/17 at 11:07 am to
It's for a two-way contract. Guy may never see the floor. Meant for projects.
Posted by TigerinATL
Member since Feb 2005
61476 posts
Posted on 7/31/17 at 11:07 am to
quote:

I really don't get it..


No, you really don't. This is signing a player to one of the new 2 Way GLeague spots that are intended primarily for developmental players. It has nothing to do with signing FAs to fill out the roster. Do you think they should wait until all the regular roster is filled out before going after the UDFAs so we can be last in line for the 2 way spots too?

quote:

Go get players who have NBA experience under their belt


The Pels are probably waiting on multiple issues to resolve themselves. Will Pondexter be cleared to play and what will he look like when that happens? Who will blink first before the August 31st deadline on stretching Asik? Which way either situation goes would change who the FA targets are. The only thing really in the Pels favor is the amount of FAs still waiting for a deal is higher than normal at this point.
Posted by NOFOX
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2014
9941 posts
Posted on 7/31/17 at 11:21 am to
The league also appears to be in a holding pattern waiting for the Melo & Kyrie dramas to play out.
Posted by Silverfoxx
Member since Mar 2016
880 posts
Posted on 7/31/17 at 11:35 am to
What can you share about his game?
Posted by PelicansBay
Huber Heights, Ohio
Member since Jun 2017
679 posts
Posted on 7/31/17 at 12:34 pm to
He has a well-rounded game, really isn't deficient in any area. He's an ok athlete (think Denzel Valentine). Rebounds and passes well, defense is ok (he has some long arms). He can score in bunches when hot, with slashing moves and a nice 3pt shot. The problem is: when his shot isn't falling, he can get very cold.
This post was edited on 7/31/17 at 12:35 pm
Posted by cgrand
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Member since Oct 2009
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Posted on 7/31/17 at 2:27 pm to
quote:

Adrian Wojnarowski?Verified account @wojespn 23s23 seconds ago Free agent Terrence Jones' one-year deal with China's Qingdao will be worth $2 million, source tells ESPN.
Posted by LosLobos111
Austere
Member since Feb 2011
45385 posts
Posted on 7/31/17 at 2:54 pm to
Thats a shame really

He fricked up
Posted by TigerinATL
Member since Feb 2005
61476 posts
Posted on 7/31/17 at 3:02 pm to
quote:

Thats a shame really

He fricked up


Did he? Why isn't Josh Smith in the league anymore? He was only 30 the last time he played. You don't go from star player to out of the league that quickly without a serious injury or the league changes on you. The only thing worse in today's NBA than someone who can't shoot is someone who can't shoot that thinks they can. Terrence Jones was a lot like Smith in his shot selection and shooting from places he shouldn't.
Posted by LosLobos111
Austere
Member since Feb 2011
45385 posts
Posted on 7/31/17 at 3:13 pm to
Hed be smart to follow grits example

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