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Go get Baynes

I'm cool figuring out what we have with Bradley and Morgan at the moment. If a screaming deal comes in the door then take it, but I'm not overpaying for Baynes right now... they are starting him over Ayton so its clear where their priorities are.

Also, his shot is so damn unorthodox and ugly that every time it goes in I think its a fluke. There is a sample size there now and I believe its effective, but its so weird that I have an irrational disbelief in it.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
I'm cool figuring out what we have with Bradley and Morgan at the moment. If a screaming deal comes in the door then take it, but I'm not overpaying for Baynes right now... they are starting him over Ayton so its clear where their priorities are.

Also, his shot is so damn unorthodox and ugly that every time it goes in I think its a fluke. There is a sample size there now and I believe its effective, but its so weird that I have an irrational disbelief in it.
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It’s very odd. Joe’s is too, though. I’m not sure what an “overpay” for Baynes would be. Obviously we’re not giving up a first. And Ayton just came back so I’d assume they start him soon. But come February we need to be making hard inquiries into him or Bjelica or both, then move for Noah/Bogut/Udoh if not. Bradley is bad, though, and when you can’t count on giving Rudy less than 35 minutes against an eastern conference bottom-feeder at home, it doesn’t bode well for the rest of the season.
 
infection said:
It’s very odd. Joe’s is too, though. I’m not sure what an “overpay” for Baynes would be. Obviously we’re not giving up a first. And Ayton just came back so I’d assume they start him soon. But come February we need to be making hard inquiries into him or Bjelica or both, then move for Noah/Bogut/Udoh if not. Bradley is bad, though, and when you can’t count on giving Rudy less than 35 minutes against an eastern conference bottom-feeder at home, it doesn’t bode well for the rest of the season.
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I want to see Bradley for 5 or so games. It was a bottom feeder but he was going against Drummond for a good chunk of that time and most of his problems were dumb reaching fouls. I don't think he can be great but I think he can be playable/average/better than replacement level. If something better comes up for a couple seconds by all means go for it.

I actually think Morgan can be the backup 5 in the playoffs... as the playoffs move on teams get smaller... I think Morgan may matchup better against bench 5s that we will face than Bradley will.

We should be in the market for a big... but I'm not at the point where I think we need to force it or overpay... Its a need that could be addressed on the cheap.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
I want to see Bradley for 5 or so games. It was a bottom feeder but he was going against Drummond for a good chunk of that time and most of his problems were dumb reaching fouls. I don't think he can be great but I think he can be playable/average/better than replacement level. If something better comes up for a couple seconds by all means go for it.

I actually think Morgan can be the backup 5 in the playoffs... as the playoffs move on teams get smaller... I think Morgan may matchup better against bench 5s that we will face than Bradley will.

We should be in the market for a big... but I'm not at the point where I think we need to force it or overpay... Its a need that could be addressed on the cheap.
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I wouldn’t consider Davis and two seconds an overpay. I’d even throw another minor asset in there to get it done and still consider it not an overpay.
 
NAOS said:
I wouldn’t consider Davis and two seconds an overpay. I’d even throw another minor asset in there to get it done and still consider it not an overpay.
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Oh that isn't an overpay for Baynes at all. I think Ed is not someone that has positive value so an expiring is great... seconds are funny money... make it 2/3... 4 if need be. I think they'd want more. They are firmly in the race for 8 and I think they want to keep all the win now guys. Might even cash in assets to add some other rotation players...
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
Oh that isn't an overpay for Baynes at all. I think Ed is not someone that has positive value so an expiring is great... seconds are funny money... make it 2/3... 4 if need be. I think they'd want more. They are firmly in the race for 8 and I think they want to keep all the win now guys. Might even cash in assets to add some other rotation players...
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I guess PHX might be crazy enough to think this way. I still think the jig is up. Definitely fully up by the end of Jan.
 
NAOS said:
I guess PHX might be crazy enough to think this way. I still think the jig is up. Definitely fully up by the end of Jan.
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It might be... but I don't think Portland and San Antonio are running away from anyone right now... if one could rattle off 7-3 or 8-2 then maybe. I think Phoenix is healthy now... Portland seems to only be getting more unhealthy. I think as long as they are within 5 games of the playoffs they will try and make it.

James Jones is in win now mode... I don't see him valuing picks all that much when he's trying to keep his job.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
It might be... but I don't think Portland and San Antonio are running away from anyone right now... if one could rattle off 7-3 or 8-2 then maybe. I think Phoenix is healthy now... Portland seems to only be getting more unhealthy. I think as long as they are within 5 games of the playoffs they will try and make it.

James Jones is in win now mode... I don't see him valuing picks all that much when he's trying to keep his job.
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He has to be...Carver has a quick hook. And that 8th seed is clearly attainable.
 
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