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re: 2020 NBA Free Agency Tracker and Rumors

Posted on 11/21/20 at 8:02 pm to
Posted by bonethug0180
Avondale
Member since Jul 2018
5645 posts
Posted on 11/21/20 at 8:02 pm to
We didn't come into FA with money to spend. Not sure what everyone was expecting.

We might sign some minimum and exception players, but we never had the cap for a big splash. Instead we made our move with the big trade, and I expect any other big move will also be made with a trade.
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
130242 posts
Posted on 11/21/20 at 8:04 pm to
Yeah but the problem is all of the players worth our full MLE are pretty much gone.

Very slim pickens now.
Posted by Soggymoss
Member since Aug 2018
17655 posts
Posted on 11/21/20 at 8:05 pm to
We actually have about 14 million we can spend using the bi annual exemption and mid level exemption

The market is almost at a point where there's nobody left thats worthy of spending it on though
Posted by partywiththelombardi
Member since May 2012
11782 posts
Posted on 11/21/20 at 8:06 pm to
I am just waiting on the trade to be finalized (so we know for certain if there are/arent additional parts/players included)

then just waiting for the new Ingram deal
Posted by TigerinATL
Member since Feb 2005
62446 posts
Posted on 11/21/20 at 8:15 pm to
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The market is almost at a point where there's nobody left thats worthy of spending it on though


Even through trades it's hard to find someone that's both available/expendable and either better than or complimentary to the combination of Hart/Kenrich.
Posted by jprdbulldog20
Member since Feb 2013
20783 posts
Posted on 11/21/20 at 8:29 pm to
The Clippers have joined the race for free-agent big men Serge Ibaka and Marc Gasol, league sources say

Gasol is considered the more realistic target given the fierce competition for Ibaka headed by Toronto and Brooklyn

The Lakers also seek one more big man, league sources say, but they face much tougher financial constraints in the chase for Gasol after signing Montrezl Harrell away from the Clippers and re-signing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
This post was edited on 11/21/20 at 8:29 pm
Posted by THRILLHO
Old Metairie near Cleary
Member since Apr 2006
50399 posts
Posted on 11/21/20 at 8:29 pm to
I know that he's just a name at this point and hasn't been good for a few years, but I kind of want to take a chance on Batum. He seems gettable, isn't really THAT old (will be 32 this season), and is a legit "3". I love Kenny Hustle, but I'd rather take my chances on Batum becoming a legit producer, plus he probably has a few things that he can teach Ingram/Lonzo.
Posted by THRILLHO
Old Metairie near Cleary
Member since Apr 2006
50399 posts
Posted on 11/21/20 at 8:31 pm to
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The Lakers also seek one more big man, league sources say, but they face much tougher financial constraints






ETA: Smiht would absolutely clean up in L.A.
This post was edited on 11/21/20 at 8:33 pm
Posted by GynoSandberg
Bay St Louis, MS
Member since Jan 2006
74444 posts
Posted on 11/21/20 at 8:36 pm to
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Bring in some hungry guys. Maybe bring Kenrich back too, and just let them compete for roster and rotation spots? Some guys I'd like to see:

Chris Boucher
Norvel Peele
Malcolm Miller
Wenyen Gabriel

Common denominator -- werent drafted high/at all. Have had to scratch & claw


I hate to say the name Christian Wood again but Chris Boucher was a Wood kinda guy, just without a path to playing time bc he wasn’t on a shite team.

Former G League MVP and DPOY out of Oregon. 6’9” with a 7’4” wing, and can jump out the gym

Got some run last year with the Raptors, in the 11 games he played more than 20 minutes:

24.5 mpg
17 ppg
8.5 rpg
1.8 bpg
1 spg
1.8 3pm @ 44% (45 attempts)
53% from the field
79% from the line on 52 FTA
65% TS

+ 19.7 +/-
139 Ortg
102 Drtg

Pretty strong numbers in a small sample
Posted by Mad Scientist26
Member since Jul 2018
2316 posts
Posted on 11/21/20 at 8:40 pm to
I wonder if AD still has Asik’s number?!?! Lol
This post was edited on 11/21/20 at 8:41 pm
Posted by TigerinATL
Member since Feb 2005
62446 posts
Posted on 11/21/20 at 8:41 pm to
Raptors depth is a pretty decent signal too.
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
130242 posts
Posted on 11/21/20 at 8:48 pm to
I’m sold.
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
130242 posts
Posted on 11/21/20 at 8:56 pm to
McNamara just copied you bro
Posted by GynoSandberg
Bay St Louis, MS
Member since Jan 2006
74444 posts
Posted on 11/21/20 at 9:01 pm to
He reads my elite board

I had thought Casey Hill may have coached Boucher in the G, but they missed each other at Santa Cruz by a year



Gotta a little Stromile to his game
Posted by brmark70816
Atlanta, GA
Member since Feb 2011
11377 posts
Posted on 11/21/20 at 9:06 pm to
If you have them, shouldn't you still use them? Of course, you'd have to overpay someone. But can't they be one year, so they are expiring, right (help facilitate trades)..?
Posted by THRILLHO
Old Metairie near Cleary
Member since Apr 2006
50399 posts
Posted on 11/21/20 at 9:23 pm to
Can anyone provide info on Boucher's midrange game? Or his ability to defend outside the paint? He seems more like a legit (though scrawny) center, having lead the Raptors in blocks last season.

Not to keep banging on the Wood drum, but I would have loved him on a reasonable contract as a spark backup 4, with Melli getting similar minutes at the 4/5.

I almost posted that under the assumption that Melli is a good compliment to Hayes, but holy shite they were atrocious together:


Melli is going to get a decent chunk of minutes next to Adams (which hopefully works well), but maybe we really should be looking for a competent 4 that compliments Hayes.

ETA: It looks like Hayes was very efficient alongside Kenny Hustle.
This post was edited on 11/21/20 at 9:34 pm
Posted by touchdownjeebus
Member since Sep 2010
26666 posts
Posted on 11/21/20 at 9:24 pm to
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He reads my elite board


Do you have an exam to join your board too?
Posted by Epic Cajun
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2013
37054 posts
Posted on 11/21/20 at 9:24 pm to
Someone mentioned to him about Melli possibly being included in the deal, and that maybe that’s where the Baynes conversation started. If we include Melli, we could replace him with Baynes via either a partial MLE deal or the BAE. This was a thought that I had earlier as well when going over the possibilities or how to make the money work.
Posted by THRILLHO
Old Metairie near Cleary
Member since Apr 2006
50399 posts
Posted on 11/21/20 at 9:25 pm to
I haven't seen any indication that Melli is part of the deal.
Posted by Epic Cajun
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2013
37054 posts
Posted on 11/21/20 at 9:25 pm to
MLE has to be 3 years, only the first has to be guaranteed though.
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