Has Morey found a taker(s) for Jeremy Lin? (Speculation on possible deals)

That'd be a perfect fit if they're willing to pay.

 

If we wait a year we can maybe resign him for like $4 million, keeping one of the better backup pg's in the league on this team at a premium. With the savings we can then pursue a top notch free agent.

 

I think it's more likely that Asik is gone first. Lin is gone only if we're bringing in someone who can start if Beverley gets hurt again because I doubt Morey would go into next season with Canaan as the primary backup.

 

Again just like Asik asking price from Morey, 3first rounder.LOL. Genius Morey.

 

Like Royce White, who the Rockets traded after meeting with Dwight and after Dwight chose to sign with the Rockets.

 

And pigs could one day fly. People don't bank $15 million on unproven "could's". Getting anything positive out of Lin in a trade would be a blessing at this point.

 

Royce White's contract was insignificant. The Sixers made a small monetary profit as the cash considerations the Rockets packaged in the deal was greater than his contract worth. The move still cost the Rockets the rights to a player regarded as first round talent in Aldemir.

 

Good read..but if Melo is coming... he is signing for the long haul. Sorry to burst anyones bubble.

 

Lin isn't better than the PGs they already have. Knight and Thomas aren't the best distributors but they're as good or better and cheaper than Lin. He's deadweight, 15 million at that.

 

we

are

not

trading

Parsons.

 

is it POSSIBLE to waive him and have him signed by the Shanghai Sharks, with a deal that makes them pay half the money Les would lose by waiving him? Would he still be on the salary cap if waived, or picked up by a team in another league that better suits his talents?

 

You do realize that GSW would be paying JLin roughly $14.9M. That's eerily equivalent to the combined salaries of Curry and Thompson. According to hoopshype.com, Curry is scheduled to make $10.6M next season and Thompson will earn $4.6M next season. That's a combined salary of $15.1M, just short of what Lin would make. See http://hoopshype.com/salaries/golden_state.htm. I know Lin loves the GSW and is best mates with Lee and Steph....but $15M....for a back up? Why would they do that? Because JLin is popular? He is that but that popularity enough to offset his true value verses $15M? I wonder. That's just one of several questions. What about the media and fans? They will have doubts and questions as well. IIRC, one of the reasons (cap issues aside) the Knicks could not even entertain matching Morey's poison pill contract for Lin was because Melo was worried that the $15M balloon might cause friction in the locker room and affect team chemistry. But if GS is willing to pay, and if Steph and Lee can curb resentment of Lin, and preserve team chemistry, it has a chance. Especially if Lin plays well next season and is willing to sign long term at $4-5M/yr afterward.

I reviewed the 2013-2014 regular season stats for Steve Blake and Jeremy Lin. Blake averages approximately one more assist and one less turnover than Lin. Blake's 3pt % is also better. Otherwise Lin has better stats on both sides of the ball: superior FG%, eFG%, TS%, DefRtg, OffRtg, DRPM, ORPM, and WAR (stats taken from nba.com and espn.com). Steph likes to attack the rim. So does Lin. Both produce exactly 4.2 PPG on drives. In this respect, Lin is a perfect backup for Steph. But for that $15M, Lin would be a good asset for Golden Sate.

 

I did some statistical analysis and these are the results:

Probability we move Parsons: 15.3442%
Probability we move Asik: 90.5231%
Probability we move Lin: 75.9021%

You're welcome. It took me hours and hours of calculating multiple variables.

 

Very optimistic view, but knowing morey, dont bank all your money.

 

Sign and trade for Lowry.
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to long to read... no news about Lin. Its sad you need to trade your entire team to get a 3rD player. The Spurs have a pretty good 1-15 the Rockets will have a good 1-3 and everyone else will be high school kids. Its like the Lakers all over again, "superstars", no defense coach =failed system. Does the Spurs have 3 "all stars"? Miami has 3 but they took less money meanwhile Rockets with 3 max players on cap?? LOL

 

1. Melo's new contract should start at $22,458,402.

That scenario implies that Rockets get rid of Jones, Motiejunas, Asik, Lin. That's a lot of moves that you must have prepared if Melo says "yes" in order to then push the boton and execute all the moves. Teams are gonna ask for more if they see that you absolutely need that cap room, so the deal would be re-negotiated. We're not speaking about minor moves, we're speaking about at least 3 important moves.

Then, assuming you get Melo via FAgency, you have:

Howard
Melo
Parsons
Harden
Beverley

Daniels

Nothing else. And no 1st pick. No MLE to expend, just a poor room exception.

Honestly, I dont see that team enough competitive to get a championship, with no inside presence, no bench, and that many new faces. I can't see enough improvement to ignite all that machinery...

The Parsons "trick" is certainly interesting and sounds doable, still, like I said, Melo's new max should start at $22,458,402. If he's gonna accept a reductionm, have in mind that Chicago is a great place and probably better fit for him.

All in all, everything seems like a too long of a shot, too complicated, to think that is the A) plan in Morey's mind. All that to get into a situation where you have hardly improved your contending chances?

The Lowry sign & trade option certainly sounds like a more doable plan. Easier, more likely, and probably a better final roster scenario. Would you have after the trade a better roster, a nice MLE to improve the team, several young assets to improve the PF position, and the 1st round pick.