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Myers Leonard, a 7-foot stretch C 


nice dream



He's exactly what the team needs. The team could use a perimeter threat from the C position. He's on an expiring. Hayes wouldn't be rushed into action.


hes really good.

I have no expertise in the money or trade rules as you say "on an expiring". I take it to mean he's going to be an unrestricted free agent soon so his trade value is just whats left of season.
God bless the nba players union.

I just go by "do i want the guy".
I think hes got a future.

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Whiteside for Leonard & Harkless

I don't think the length of Leonard's contact should be of concern. It shouldn't be too difficult to extend him, if he performs well this season. He should be looking for a long-term commitment. Portland viewed him as a movable expiring contract. They took on Whiteside's attitude and contract for Harkless/ Leonard expirings. Miami has Olynyk, they don't need Leonard.

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I want to trade for the younger version of JJ Redick, whoever you think that is, but a guy who plays better defense

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Sounds like you want Buddy Heild back.

Moore would start in Milwaukee and fill Brogdan's void. I know, he's not as good as Brogdan; he's solid from the perimeter, decent defense, good IQ. He's a SG that is playing out of position. He would start for the Pistons or Heat. Maybe if the Pels didn't keep like 5 SG's on the team, Moore would have been able to play at his natural position. His ability to play SF in a pinch should only enhance his value.

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Can we play the season first before you start talking about the trade deadline

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Here's a novel idea. Don't respond to this post. Do what the fukk you do, don't instruct me bitch. Obviously the question wasn't for you. There's nothing else to talk about now. You seem real entitled to regulate subjects of threads.

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Favors is the teams only imposing veteran. With him on the bench, Zion is the Pels only viable option at C, I only want him playing about 10 minutes a game at C.


This obviously ties in with the whole "Zion is still growing" discussion," but I'm really curious how good we'd be with a small-ball lineup out there with Zion at the 5. I also wonder, when Zion and Melli are on the floor at the same time, which of them defends the 4 and which of them defends the 5.

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Remember, Zion is 19. I don't want him playing many minutes against starting C's; he should dominate backup C's. He does weigh 285.

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Favors 30


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Miller 10
Okafor 8


I dont think any of them get that many minutes. Especially Melli. Be barely averaged that where he was at, he's not going to transition THAT well. I cant see him getting more than 10. Favors was at 23mpg last year, and I know its different circumstances but I cant see him getting that big of a bump.

I've always liked Miller, but at the minimum, him and Moore share minutes, with Moore getting more minutes being the more likely outcome. I say that about Okafor out of wishful thinking.

Also, whats the word on Kenrich these days?

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How the roster is constructed, Melli needs to get his minutes. He's the Pels only stretch big. If Melli is a flop, Miller, Hayes, or Kendrich will have to play quality minutes at backup-PF. I think Griffin/ Langdon brought Melli for a reason. I trust their player evaluation process. I think he's initially in the rotation.


Favors is the teams only imposing veteran. With him on the bench, Zion is the Pels only viable option at C, I only want him playing about 10 minutes a game at C. Unless you have faith in giving Okafor extended minutes or immediately playing Hayes, the Pels need Favors to play about 30 minutes a game.

Favors is a FA at the end of the year, that's one reason I expect him and Ingram to log heavy minutes. I think the Pels would want to gauge both of their abilities before deciding how much to extend them for.

NAW Canada team

Bigby-Williams signs Exhibit 10
Keith Smith
@KeithSmithNBA
Per league sources the New Orleans Pelicans have officially signed Kavell Bigby-Williams. Bigby-Williams signed an Exhibit 10 contract.

Thank you, Spelt it rong.

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David Griffin is the type that strikes me as a guy with a playoff push trade deadline shortlist already

Wonder who he is eyeballing if we are close?

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Beal and Myles Turner probably top the list. I would also be interested in Gallinari.