Couldn't be worse than what we have now at 3rd string, but not exactly thrill inducing either.
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Couldn't be worse than what we have now at 3rd string, but not exactly thrill inducing either.
Gyp Rosetti
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1-Always liked Etan Thomas but he's been injured like crazy the last few years so it doesn't make sense imo unless he is 110% healthy and even then it would probably be dumb to sign him. That said, I'd go with Amundson. 4.4 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in under 15 minutes a game is pretty damn solid even in Phoenix's high possession system. He's horrific from the line but for a guy off the bench, I don't think it's a big deal. Plus he's young and knows us. I'd sign him to three years, 4M+.
2-No idea. Everyone loves Lin it seems but he's going elsewhere apparently so hell, I don't know, Shannon Brown. He's a combo guard and we need to get more athletic and adding him and Evans would be an upgrade in that department.
3-Nobody's going to want him. Seriously, I see no situation where anyone will want him (unless we trade that team a pick) so this idea is moot imo. He'll be here.
4-Evans and it's not even close.
2-No idea. Everyone loves Lin it seems but he's going elsewhere apparently so hell, I don't know, Shannon Brown. He's a combo guard and we need to get more athletic and adding him and Evans would be an upgrade in that department.
3-Nobody's going to want him. Seriously, I see no situation where anyone will want him (unless we trade that team a pick) so this idea is moot imo. He'll be here.
4-Evans and it's not even close.
7StraightIsGreat
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At this point of the offseason, I'd be thrilled if Utah landed Amundson. With the type of high-energy player that he is, I think he could do more for Utah than just being an end of the bench type of guy. He's not super tall, but he could help against the Lakers because of his willingness to battle on the block and get in players faces.
I wouldn't be against trading AK at the deadline, but it would have to make sense. If this team is a top 3 or 4 seed at the time and AK is making a big contribution than I see little reason to let him go unless you're immediately getting somebody back who will make the team even better. That isn't likely so my guess is that Utah should keep AK for the entire season and then try to re-sign him to a more manageable deal during Free Agency. If some team wants to over pay for him (paging Portland!) then let them. Utah will either be the benefactors of cap relief, or perhaps a sign and trade with yet another TPE to add to our arsenal......
I wouldn't be against trading AK at the deadline, but it would have to make sense. If this team is a top 3 or 4 seed at the time and AK is making a big contribution than I see little reason to let him go unless you're immediately getting somebody back who will make the team even better. That isn't likely so my guess is that Utah should keep AK for the entire season and then try to re-sign him to a more manageable deal during Free Agency. If some team wants to over pay for him (paging Portland!) then let them. Utah will either be the benefactors of cap relief, or perhaps a sign and trade with yet another TPE to add to our arsenal......
1)Thomas, Moore otherwise Augustine
2)No to watson, give gaines another shot until trade deadline, Deron plays 38-40mins a game anyways
3)wait till the deadline, otherwise let his deal expire
4)Evans
InGameStrategy
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1) Yes to Tolliver or Thomas, probably to Augustine or Amundson, maybe to Davidson. No to Moore.
2) I'm OK with Watson. Still good A/TO and +/-. His price has come down. Is 31 and has logged 16,000 minutes, though.
3) I expect Kirilenko to be a crucial part of Utah's success this year, and I predict that Utah doesn't trade him, even at deadline.
4) Well, Jeffers is a poor man's perimeter defender; Evans is a poor man's post defender. I say both. If I have to pick one, I pick Evans because of the potential and possibly better shooting.
Was a big Gaines booster until I saw him doing minimal passing (and the coaches not insisting on him doing much passing) in the summer league. Earl Watson provides more of a run-the-offense point guard role, even though EW is not a great shooter or athlete.
Moore is not helpful on either end of the floor. At least Thomas, Amundsen and Tolliver each has a strength.
