Duff_Man

I am torn on Troy. Awesome rebounder, good shooter...but is a total injury waiting to happen.

Draft as big as possible early, and get Diener later.

Quote: Amarie is a player and after tonight there should be no doubt that we need Bogut or at least someone who resembles a center or power forward. We cannot stop anyone down low. Everyone over 6' 9" seems to have a career night against us and until that stops we will never get out of the lottery. It's not just us. Amare has been killing teams ever since Nash went to Phoenix. I do agree, though, we are soft as a Cadbury egg inside. I don't think Bogut will help in that aspect. He gets pushed around like a child inside. Imagine what the NBAers would do to him.

That article sums up everything I have been feeling this season. I loved watching Toine out there giving 110% every game. I really wanted us to keep him because of his heart and leadership. Now, there's nothing to replace that. Al Harrington isn't the answer. Hopefully Toine was here long enough to rub off on the players we do have, and it will have a positive spin. I will miss Antoine every game, though.

Quote: Below are some of the centers that'll be out there this year. There are 3 teams that we could make really uncomfortable if we made a generous offer to their RFA centers. Tyson Chandler - I feel the Bulls will want to sign both Curry and Chandler to long-term deals. I think Curry is their bigger priority because he has more upside on offense. They definitely want to keep Chandler, but they may not be able to afford both. If we go after Chandler, we'd need to front load the deal because Chicago still has Antonio Davis' enormous contract on the books next year. It would be difficult for them to pay Curry & Chandler with that contract still gouging their cap space. Samuel Dalembert - Philly has so many bad contracts that it will put them in a terrible cap situation if they had to match a big payout for Dalembert. Kwame Brown - Washington is going to want to re-sign Larry Hughes. They've already paid Brendan Haywood good money to hang around. Plus they have Arenas and Jamison on the books too. How much will they be willing to match for Kwame? Of the 3, he would probably be the easiest to pry away. The List... Michael Stewart - Bos - UFA Dikembe Mutumbo - Hou - UFA Elden Campbell - NJ - UFA Jason Collins - NJ - UFA Sam Dalembert - Phi - RFA Eric Montross - Tor - UFA Tyson Chandler - Chi - RFA Eddie Curry - Chi - RFA Zydrunas Illgauskas - Cle - UFA Dan Gadzuric - Mil - UFA Jahidi White - Cha - UFA Jamal Sampson - Cha - UFA (he's actually available now) Andrew Declercq - Orl - UFA Kwame Brown - Was - RFA Stromile Swift - Mem - UFA Iakovos Tsakalidis - Mem - UFA Ervin Johnson - Min - UFA Vitaly Potapenko - Sea - UFA Vladimir Radmanovic - Sea - UFA Dale Davis - GS - UFA That list isn't a "who's who", it's a "Who cares"? How funny is it that the Raptors are still paying Montross?

Quote: You must be losing it. First off, NJ can't afford that kind of Cap Hit otherwise they would have REEF right now. I think that they will sign him this summer. Second... Every player doesn't have to be an all around guy. We NEED somebody that can shoot the outside Shot... Instead of Mr. Fantastic (Harrington) twisting and turning in the lane everytime he gets the ball... If we traded Al Harrington for Peja, I would be thrilled. I highly doubt that Peja would come on the cheap, though. His shooting is deadly, and the Kings need that.

Quote: We don't know who our team does better with, Walker or Harrington, because Walker hasn't been out yet! I am anxious to see how they do when Smoove is back without Harrington. If he responds as well as Chill, then I think the answer would be clear. Sorry for the 'Harrington Hype' comment. That was carryover from the Falcons MB. There was an argument brewing because I said that we'd be better off trading Al. Antoine's shooting woes are painful to watch, but the truth is that he leads this team, keeps his head up, and plays at 100% every night. Harrington pouts from time to time when they don't give him calls. One game I swore I was watching Shareef out there. All 20-footers, whining, and no hustle.

Quote: Anyone else notice that Diaw is starting to take some shots? Anyone else also notice that we outscored Orlando 3/4 quarters of that game and we have frickin EZIZIE at center!!! I am also starting to see us play a little better as a team without Harrington. To me, this just raises a red flag when we start competing when he is gone. Next year... Diaw Childress Smith Walker Bogut I like that starting 5 if Antione can learn to hit a free throw. Glad someone else finally sees through the Harrington hype. Good to see Boris asserting himself out there. If he gets a half-way consistent jumper, he could be quite a nice player.

It is good to see him produce...I was scared as hell when we drafted him that we were getting a bust. josh Smith was a total surprise, although his game needs years of work to be a star.

Bogut would be a good pick for us. I think we may get him at #2 (I hope). The #1 pick might be one of the 3,000 NBA prospects that played in the Duke/NC game the other night. Of course, time and the tourney will tell.

Quote: But it's really all about having both of these guys on the court at the same time. In the ideal situation, we have all the pieces to make it work and we're winning. In the current situation, it's exactly the opposite and nothing is really getting accomplished. Except Toine and Harrington are putting up great numbers. I actually think we're better when they are NOT on the floor together. I think it isolates the young guys and forces guys like J-Chill into those 4 point, 5 board nights. Too many shots needed for both guys. I just hope if we do trade Antoine that I am wrong, although taking away the only 3-point shooter on the team may cripple us even farther.

Quote: Kenny Anderson has been a disapointment in his pro career..He has never lived up to the potential he showed early on..He also has had a reputation as a poor locker room presence and was even a self admitted poor presence early this year for our young guys.As for Chris Paul, I am hoping we don't draft a 5'11" point guard..The guy he reminds me of is Damon Stoudamire..He will get posted up continuously in the NBA. If there is a top big man available, we MUST take him. We are softer than Charmin right now inside.

Quote: It's mostly due to the fact that there is only one big dog chucking shots instead of two. It should come as no surprise that Chill has elevated his game while Al sits. He's not standing around watching Walker and Harrington (and Peja, and Delk, and Lue...) dominate the offense. I've been screaming it since the beginning of the year (you too Nich), but it seems like now people are finally starting to understand. Chill needs more than just an obligatory 15+ mpg or so for a lottery pick. He needs to have an increased role with the team. This is why lottery teams play their young guys. J Smoove does start, but Childress is really turning it on. I would be ok with Harrington stting as long as possible. Although...I am in shock that J-Chill's ugly shot ever goes in.

I have seen so much more effort out of this team and much more fluid play without Al Harrington in the lineup. I am sick of Al posting up, spinning, and jacking shots with four guys on him. We seem to slow things down in order to make sure he gets his touches and when he does get them, it is a stone cold lock to be a shot. Walker does have shooting issues, but he also knows how to pass the ball and get everyone involved. Anyone agree? Or am I about to get flamed to the gills?