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Who's getting bought out this year?

Damn. HH now has me thinking I could be a big Gay guy. I never cared for Gay in his Memphis days because I saw him as empty calories, and even recently maybe more warm on him as our backup four, but if he’s sliding in to 18 mpg taking over Niang’s spot and giving more rest flexibility? Damn. His per 36 numbers are lit. He’s really stepped up the rebounding.
 
candrew said:
Niang has been good on defense, but Oni has "next level" defender potential. And he can guard 4 positions so anyone gets hurt other than Gobert or Favors and it looks like he's the replacement.

He's developing a bit of an attitude too - he had "come at me bro" written all over him last night when he was on Tatum or Brown.
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He’s a higher upside project and looking down the road he’s the guy that we need in the playoffs. Niang may be better currently but we need to look ahead and get Oni ready. If Niang was shooting 40% from three it makes sense to stick with him... currently he’s 29%.
 
infection said:
Damn. HH now has me thinking I could be a big Gay guy. I never cared for Gay in his Memphis days because I saw him as empty calories, and even recently maybe more warm on him as our backup four, but if he’s sliding in to 18 mpg taking over Niang’s spot and giving more rest flexibility? Damn. His per 36 numbers are lit. He’s really stepped up the rebounding.
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He's got real PF size and is a guy we could use against Lebron and Kawhi. I worry the ball still sticks a little with him but he would be playing in the second unit where Jordan mostly just does his thing.

He only gets bought out if he gives up some dough and if he is unhappy there. I think its like a 10% chance of buyout though... they are right there and he's still getting 20 minutes a night.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
He’s a higher upside project and looking down the road he’s the guy that we need in the playoffs. Niang may be better currently but we need to look ahead and get Oni ready. If Niang was shooting 40% from three it makes sense to stick with him... currently he’s 29%.
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This. If Niang is hitting on 40% of his 3's then that gives us something, but he brings almost nothing else, even his current improved D notwithstanding. His D hasn't improved enough to be a difference maker on the floor, so if we can upgrade we should. Hopefully Oni can be more consistent and perhaps provide us with the true straight-up 3&D we need in that 9th spot.
 
Holy cow, just realized Niang is down to 29% from 3.

His leash is quite long. How much longer can he play at such a sub-par level shooting wise (because he seems to be solid, if not good, on D so far.)
 
LogGrad98 said:
This. If Niang is hitting on 40% of his 3's then that gives us something, but he brings almost nothing else, even his current improved D notwithstanding. His D hasn't improved enough to be a difference maker on the floor, so if we can upgrade we should. Hopefully Oni can be more consistent and perhaps provide us with the true straight-up 3&D we need in that 9th spot.
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I think Niang has some added value as a passer and ball handler in the offense but he is forcing up some threes he shouldn't. Oni seems extremely disciplined and will likely stay within himself. He looked great on Tatum and Brown last night.
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
Holy cow, just realized Niang is down to 29% from 3.

His leash is quite long. How much longer can he play at such a sub-par level shooting wise (because he seems to be solid, if not good, on D so far.)
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It feels like every other night he forces a three that he shouldn't. If he eliminated that forced three I think he'd be closer to his normal percentages. Last night the one off the rebound/scramble was stupid. He will force up a contested one in transition every now and again too... I feel like he needs to chill if he's gonna stay in the rotation. The offense is so good that we don't need to force that one up.
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
Holy cow, just realized Niang is down to 29% from 3.

His leash is quite long. How much longer can he play at such a sub-par level shooting wise (because he seems to be solid, if not good, on D so far.)
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Problem is his shooting has been very sporadic. He straight up sucked for the first what, 8 games or so? Then he had a hot stretch for a few games, then has just been all over the board. Without a reliable 3 his D is not good enough, even though he has noticeably improved in that regard. I hope he either gets it together or someone else steps up.

Not that the 9th dude is making that big a difference but with possible COVID restrictions always hanging over the league, we need every guy to 10 to be at least capable of spot minutes when we lose someone to a quarantine. Or injury or whatever.
 
We've played enough games where Niang's shooting is a worry...but he has been pretty solid defensively and he knows how to keep the offense moving. If he shoots like he has his whole career, suddenly you have a really good player. OTOH, I wouldn't mind seeing Oni or Morgan take some minutes from them. Probably Morgan...I think we undervalue that Niang is a bigger body. If Oni is playing we're putting a size burden on Ingles or Clarkson and I don't think that's a great idea.

As far as the buyout market, I would love to get RHJ. I'm not sure why he's struggled to find a team, but my guess is that he and his agent are just going to wait it out to find the best spot. A contender will come calling.
 
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