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Dieng making Pek expendable?
Posted on 4/5/14 at 10:49 am
Posted on 4/5/14 at 10:49 am
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Dieng's value
Dieng's sudden and impressive emergence has created an asset for Minnesota that it hasn't had recently -- a valuable trade chip. And it's not Dieng. It's Pek.
Because of Dieng's above-the-rim defensive presence, he's a better complement to Love in Minnesota's frontcourt. So, naturally, teams with rim-protecting power forwards could become intrigued if Pek becomes available. Pekovic is a legitimate first/second option low-post player who now has a terrific turnaround jumper. He's also a solid low-post defender and rebounder and one of the elite offensive glass eaters in the league.
Think about the teams who need someone like that. Imagine him partnering with an athletic phenom like Anthony Davis in New Orleans. Or alongside Tristan Thompson in Cleveland, with Kyrie Irving running ballscreens with him. Pek could allow Derrick Favors to move to the power forward spot full time in Utah, perhaps helping him reach the level of play everyone expected for him. He'd also work well next to Al Horford or Joakim Noah -- two gifted defenders who can play both post positions on either end of court.
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Not sure what Minnesota would want for Pek, but probably nothing that we have to offer. Anyways, thought I would post the article.
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Posted on 4/5/14 at 11:14 am to Spitting Venom
We could offer Holiday? Then the Wolves could flip Rubio somewhere else or play him off the bench. I know it sounds a bit extreme, but we are stuck with Gordon and Evans for at least one more season. We could start them in the backcourt. It hasn't looked that bad the latter part of the season. Pekovic and Davis could be a really devastating combo. If Gordon can defend PGs, Evans can run point. Just depends on who we would target at SF. We'd need to hit the jackpot there to bring it all together..
Posted on 4/5/14 at 11:37 am to brmark70816
Posted on 4/5/14 at 11:41 am to brmark70816
lol no
Posted on 4/5/14 at 11:42 am to brmark70816
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We could offer Holiday? Then the Wolves could flip Rubio somewhere else or play him off the bench. I know it sounds a bit extreme, but we are stuck with Gordon and Evans for at least one more season. We could start them in the backcourt. It hasn't looked that bad the latter part of the season.
Holiday isn't going anywhere. Evans can't be the Pelicans' point guard all season if they want to win. Tyreke has been playing really good ball, but there are still many times when he just doesn't get the ball to the open guys... especially on pick and rolls.
Posted on 4/5/14 at 12:25 pm to Spitting Venom
Pekovic is not the center we are looking for. We want a cheaper rim protecting rebounder. He's an ok rebounder but he has a terrible 1.1 block percent. For comparison, Lopez and Smith were in the 4-5 range last year and AD is up to a crazy 6.7% this season. Pek just doesn't fit what this team needs to compliment AD and Ryno. Of the non bargain guys Asik is probably more what we need.
Posted on 4/5/14 at 12:38 pm to TigerinATL
We need a guy to play 20 minutes a game. More money should be spent at the 3.
Posted on 4/5/14 at 12:57 pm to brmark70816
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brmark70816
You should probably eat a snickers, you sound a little stupid when you're hungry
Posted on 4/5/14 at 1:06 pm to TigerinATL
Pekovic is aging and injury prone. He looked like shite this season compared to last season
Posted on 4/5/14 at 1:13 pm to TigerinATL
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Pekovic is not the center we are looking for.
my how a year changes things
Posted on 4/5/14 at 1:16 pm to quail man
He was always going to be too expensive and I always assumed Minnesota would match even max offers.
Posted on 4/5/14 at 1:45 pm to Fun Bunch
Hard for me to agree when our current depth chart at the 5 include some of the worst players in the NBA
Posted on 4/5/14 at 2:17 pm to Spitting Venom
GORDON
FOR
PEK
FOR
PEK
Posted on 4/5/14 at 2:22 pm to TigerinATL
I'd rather gortat
He'd be 3-4 mil cheaper and probably just as effective or more
He'd be 3-4 mil cheaper and probably just as effective or more
Posted on 4/5/14 at 3:24 pm to TigerinATL
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Pekovic is not the center we are looking for. We want a cheaper rim protecting rebounder.
Okafor
Biedrins was just released... Demps has had an interest in him previously.
This post was edited on 4/5/14 at 4:42 pm
Posted on 4/5/14 at 4:53 pm to Tigerlawyer
Sweet! Just another shitty center to add to our stable.
Posted on 4/5/14 at 5:38 pm to EricGordonsKnees
You do realize that the organization has $35 million tied up at the guard position, another $8 million in Ryan Anderson and are soon to have to extend Anthony Davis in two years.
You're not exactly going to sign a fringe all-star performer (like Marcin Gortat). Shitty banger is what they are going to have to sign.
You're not exactly going to sign a fringe all-star performer (like Marcin Gortat). Shitty banger is what they are going to have to sign.
Posted on 4/5/14 at 6:55 pm to Tigerlawyer
Well I wouldn't really say $35 million just tied up at guard since Evans has been effective playing with two other true guards.
Anthony Davis also has two full seasons left before his big pay day. Also eve Gordon never gets traded he will play out his contract before We need to extend Davis.
Anthony Davis also has two full seasons left before his big pay day. Also eve Gordon never gets traded he will play out his contract before We need to extend Davis.
Posted on 4/5/14 at 7:14 pm to Colonel Flagg
Don't talk back to Morris Bart
Posted on 4/5/14 at 8:39 pm to hendersonshands
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Don't talk back to Morris Bart
I still think Asik ends up a Pelican somehow. He's just to perfect next to AD.
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