2016 NBA Off-Season Thread

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Is Waiters still a FA?

He's UNRESTRICTED....

The Thunder pulled his qualifying offer because they are trying to get Westbrook to redo his deal NOW and they needed to remove Waiters cap hold.

 

[Bulletz]

I have a 11 and 12 year old daughters.

Sadly, I am well versed in ice skating year round....lol

Lol. Ouch.

 

[CitySushi]

In before Waiters to Warriors on minimum deal.

 

[LAD]

What is the deal with Greg Monroe still being a UFA?

 

[CitySushi]

What is the deal with Greg Monroe still being a UFA?

He's not. He's locked up with Milwaukee who is trying to move him. No trade partners thus far.

 

[LAD]

He's not. He's locked up with Milwaukee who is trying to move him. No trade partners thus far.

Oh my mistake. Why are they trying to trade him? I thought he's been solid for them?

 

[CitySushi]

Oh my mistake. Why are they trying to trade him? I thought he's been solid for them?

He doesn't fit what they're trying to do. He's a low post offensive player, and he's not a good defender. I think they believe he's the reason there was a significant drop off from the team's defense last year and the year before. Monroe is kind of like Al Jefferson. He's always going to be a player that's good, but you're not quite sure if he's really helping you or not.

 

[shopson67]

Is Waiters still a FA?

UFA now. Warriors dropped his qualifying offer.

 

[shopson67]

He doesn't fit what they're trying to do. He's a low post offensive player, and he's not a good defender. I think they believe he's the reason there was a significant drop off from the team's defense last year and the year before. Monroe is kind of like Al Jefferson. He's always going to be a player that's good, but you're not quite sure if he's really helping you or not.

Going to be tough to move him, as a low post player that doesn't defend is a tough sell. Monroe will need to improve his defensive game.

 

[WiggyRuss]

In before Waiters to Warriors on minimum deal.

thats the last thing you want....you will have a Big 5 then- at least in his mind- and im not joking when i say Dion will think he deserves double digit shots...

his potential is tantalizing- especially with his build and strength and quickness-- but hes a head case

 

[Heatles84]

thats the last thing you want....you will have a Big 5 then- at least in his mind- and im not joking when i say Dion will think he deserves double digit shots...

his potential is tantalizing- especially with his build and strength and quickness-- but hes a head case

I actually agree with this.

 

[shopson67]

thats the last thing you want....you will have a Big 5 then- at least in his mind- and im not joking when i say Dion will think he deserves double digit shots...

his potential is tantalizing- especially with his build and strength and quickness-- but hes a head case

Even Boeheim had him coming off the bench, but he thinks he's an all-star.

 

[tlance]

thats the last thing you want....you will have a Big 5 then- at least in his mind- and im not joking when i say Dion will think he deserves double digit shots...

his potential is tantalizing- especially with his build and strength and quickness-- but hes a head case

Yes.

The last couple roster spots are always difficult for a contender. You want a player capable of stepping in and giving 15-20 solid minutes, but also one who is okay with racking up DNP coaches decisions.

Not easy to find!

 

[CitySushi]

thats the last thing you want....you will have a Big 5 then- at least in his mind- and im not joking when i say Dion will think he deserves double digit shots...

his potential is tantalizing- especially with his build and strength and quickness-- but hes a head case

Word is that Jerry West was(is?) a big fan of his. I tend to agree about the headcase part, but he would be a much better risk/reward player, imo, than say a Lance Stephenson.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

The Oklahoma City Thunder rescinded the qualifying offer to guard Dion Waiters on Monday, making him an unrestricted free agent, league sources told The Vertical. The move protects salary cap space for the Thunder’s primary offseason objective, league sources said: persuading five-time All-Star guard Russell Westbrook to renegotiate his contract, which would eliminate his 2017 free agency. Y
– via Yahoo! Sports

 

[tlance]

Word is that Jerry West was(is?) a big fan of his. I tend to agree about the headcase part, but he would be a much better risk/reward player, imo, than say a Lance Stephenson.

Stephenson is a straight avoid for any good team, at any price. The Clippers signing him last year was a bad move, IMO. The last thing you want is a selfish player in the end of the bench when all you need is a few minutes here and there.

 

[shopson67]

Can't imagine Westbrook passing on the raise he can get by waiting until summer to re-sign.

 

[shopson67]

The last thing you want is a selfish player in the end of the bench when all you need is a few minutes here and there.

Sounds like a reason to avoid Waiters

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Going to be tough to move him, as a low post player that doesn't defend is a tough sell. Monroe will need to improve his defensive game.

....that and he can opt out next Summer.

Nobody is giving up much for a rental that can't play defense.

 

[shopson67]

....that and he can opt out next Summer.

Nobody is giving up much for a rental that can't play defense.

Might not be a good idea to opt out...