Official POST-LOCKOUT Player Movement Thread (Trades, FAs, etc)

[bigeastbumrush]

Re: Official POST-LOCKOUT Player Movement Thread (Trades, FAs, etc)

Agree wholeheartedly. Battier is a great pick up. If only to make sure he gets his hand flat in front of everyone he defends.

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If only he could defend Miami's weakest position.

It is a good pickup if you don't have holes elsewhere and cap space to fill those holes.

I thought Center was their biggest need and they balked at it.

I don't understand how they didn't push for Samuel Dalembert and do everything to convince him to sign there.

Battier is not even going to start unless they move Wade to PG.

This move shouldn't scare anyone in the East. It makes them a bit tougher from the perimeter but that's it.

[TheMatrix31]

Re: Official POST-LOCKOUT Player Movement Thread (Trades, FAs, etc)

Lost a lot of respect for Battier. Though I'm sure he doesn't give a damn about me or anyone else who thought he was one of the classiest players in the league. Guess he isn't.

[Drewski]

I think Shane from 3 years ago would be a massive upgrade for the Heat.

I think Shane is losing it quickly, though. Losing his quickness, his shooting touch, and his post game is still decent.

I think that's the thing about Shane, he's like fine wine. Maybe he isn't as consistent as a scorer as he once was, but he doesn't need to score on that Miami squad. His basketball IQ is great, he's a solid passer, he generally makes sounds decisions, and he's a great perimeter defender. He actually shot a career third best last season from the field, while shooting pretty much on par with his career average of 38% beyond the arc. He's never been heavily relied on on the offensive end so his not being brought in for that reason. He's also a good if not great rebounder from the 3. He's 33 so he's lost quickness no doubt, but his defense and the way he positions himself and uses his arm length / hands set him apart.

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[Drewski]

If only he could defend Miami's weakest position.

It is a good pickup if you don't have holes elsewhere and cap space to fill those holes.

I thought Center was their biggest need and they balked at it.

I don't understand how they didn't push for Samuel Dalembert and do everything to convince him to sign there.

Battier is not even going to start unless they move Wade to PG.

This move shouldn't scare anyone in the East. It makes them a bit tougher from the perimeter but that's it.

I agree its surprising to see them pull the trigger so quickly before shoring up the front court, I was thinking Dalembert as well. Still no details about the deal though so we have to wait and see, though with the Heat taking Curry I imagine they used most if not all of the MLE on Shane. If they had more cap to use they wouldn't have moved so quickly on Curry.

This isn't Miami signing Lebron and shaking up the East. But another high IQ guy who remains level headed is a big move for the Heat who just missed a title by a couple wins. It makes them better, and gives them a reliable bench presence in a condensed 66 game schedule a season after Lebron felt like he was playing too many minutes at times (though not playing anywhere close to career high minutes)

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[Marino]

Re: Official POST-LOCKOUT Player Movement Thread (Trades, FAs, etc)

Lost a lot of respect for Battier. Though I'm sure he doesn't give a damn about me or anyone else who thought he was one of the classiest players in the league. Guess he isn't.

Why? Because he went to go play for a team you dislike? He wants to win a championship, and he has been around long enough that his window is closing. If he went somewhere else to a winner would you have lost respect? (Not counting LA)

[bigeastbumrush]

Re: Official POST-LOCKOUT Player Movement Thread (Trades, FAs, etc)

Rumors: Warriors offer Tyson Chandler $60 million deal?

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[RedSceptile]

Re: Official POST-LOCKOUT Player Movement Thread (Trades, FAs, etc)

Lost a lot of respect for Battier. Though I'm sure he doesn't give a damn about me or anyone else who thought he was one of the classiest players in the league. Guess he isn't.

Wait I don't get it Matrix. Battier is 33 and being the end of his career he knows this. How us him joining the hated Heat a classless move? Should he just say ” ohhhhh man you guys have a puerto good chance at competing for a championship but joining you guys would be classless, I'll join the Kings instead”

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[ScoobySnax]

Re: Official POST-LOCKOUT Player Movement Thread (Trades, FAs, etc)

Yep. $60MM over 4 years. SMH.

[J_Posse]

According to Real GM, Jamaal Magloire will sign with the Raptors. Not sure what he can offer that team other than 6 fouls.

Also, TJ Ford is leaning to signing with the Spurs for the veteran minimum.

I'm good with Ford signing as either an emergency back-up to Tony or his primary in case Neal under performs. Now, hopefully they can bring in either Butler or Prince, I personally prefer Prince, and trade for another big. I like that their still attempting to compete, but they still need another legit 4/5 that can score a little.

With Dallas possibly losing Chandler the West is now wide open. Will Dallas try to sign a veteran to back-up Haywood or go with Ian and bring in a veteran back-up for Dirk???

That is a ridiculously bad contract even if they acquire Paul in a trade. These GMs just can't help giving out atricious deals. Man, Gasol and Jordan are about to get paid if $15 m/year is the going rate for an above average center. Sheeesh!!!!!

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[OSUFan_88]

Re: Official POST-LOCKOUT Player Movement Thread (Trades, FAs, etc)

Yep. $60MM over 4 years. SMH.

Wow, 15 million for a guy to be a good/great help post defender. Unreal.

[Jasong7777]

Re: Official POST-LOCKOUT Player Movement Thread (Trades, FAs, etc)

Yep. $60MM over 4 years. SMH.

What in the blue hell? No mas

[Drewski]

Wow, 15 million for a guy to be a good/great help post defender. Unreal.

Insane. Warriors must really want to do whatever it takes to keep CP3 if this is the case. Smells like positioning to pull the trigger on Curry. Chandler should give CP 20%

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[Yeah...THAT Guy]

Re: Official POST-LOCKOUT Player Movement Thread (Trades, FAs, etc)

Wow, 15 million for a guy to be a good/great help post defender. Unreal.

I know Chandler is a great defender and all, but this is ridiculous. Is any other team offering him anywhere near that amount? That's just insane. I think I'd rather keep Curry and not pay that much for Chandler than have my entire salary cap invested in Chandler and CP3 pretty much lol.

Although, at the same time, this lineup looks pretty damn good to me:
PG: CP3
SG: Monta
SF: Dorrell Wright
PF: David Lee
C: Tyson Chandler

[Jasong7777]

Re: Official POST-LOCKOUT Player Movement Thread (Trades, FAs, etc)

Looks like alot of the free agent chips are starting to fall into place. The next week or so is going to be crazy.

[TheMatrix31]

You guys think ring-chasing is my problem with Battier when it's not. It's someone with his demeanor and class going to play with a bunch of pretentious, selfish pieces of **** that's the problem.


.... Tyson Chandler in the lead to go to the Knicks. Doing what I wanted to do in Phoenix: Pair Amare Stoudemire with Tyson Chandler. God forbid I don't have a position in an NBA front office.