Someone who is not a FA that I would like is JJ Barea. He can drive, slash, create and hit the 3 point shot. Not to mention, he will give his all to try to win. I'm not sure what we would have to give up to get him from the Mavs, but I like him next to Harden.
I like Galloway and Solo Hill for cheap. Perhaps take a look at Sully and try to sell him a very cheap contract to prove his worth. With team option the second year. I also like Bayless but he will resign almost for sure.
Fourier would be my first choice with such a void at the guard position. The kid can really shoot the ball, and he can play either guard position. I would also target Batum as he fits the bill as a lengthy defender that can knock down the 3 ball. Would like to see the Rockets go after Whiteside but I think he'll ask more than Morey wants to pay... as usual. Forget about Durant. He ain't coming to H-town and walking into this mess. I think Morey ends up with nothing but scrubs in the end. I doubt he pays good money for any of the above mentioned players.
Yeah, after all they've created something special there...at least that's what it seems. But it's also true that they're still far from being a contender, they don't have a franchise player so i don't know...i guess it'll depend on how much Batum cares about winning.
About Fournier: hes very bad in defence and he is a ball stoper. So I guess he will fit right in? He is after 15+ per.
I agree with this. Without an offensive system + a clear secondary offensive threat in the paint, you could bring in the best shooters here and their efficiency would drop dramatically. Al Horford would be at the top of my wish list personally. Hell, someone who gave a damn would be nice right now.
Barnes, Teletovic, Dudley, Bayless, Fournier, DJ Augustin, and Noah are some of the names I'd target.
I'd definitely add Matthew Dellevedova to that list. I have a feeling if we strike out on big name players, that we will be handing him a 10 mill per contact. Bev is injury prone, Delly brings what Bev does + better passing. 48 minutes of defense, energy and shooting at PG position is much needed, he would fit perfectly, would be a great addition imo. Whats not to like about Delly, knock down 3pt shooter, high intensity tough nosed defender, tons of hustle, good size at 6'4 200 lbs, only like 25 or 26, Cavs might not match a 10 mill contract for him. Also Biyombo could be a nice cheaper option at center, only 23 years old, excellent rebounder and shot blocker.
Players to realistically target: Hassan Whiteside (defense, pick and roll) Ramon Rondo (defense and passing) Nicholas Batum (good shooter and defender) Jordan Clarkson (3pt shooter and defense ***kardashian curse***) Kent Bazemore (decent shooter, good defender, athletic) Jamal Crawford (3pt shooter and scorer off the bench) Aaron Afflalo (3pt shooter and good defender) Brandon Jennings (good size and athletic) Courtney Lee (3pt shooter and great defender) Matt Barnes (defense) Jared Dudley (3pt shooter) Kevin Martin (3pt shooter, no defense)
Not sure I'd put Clarkson on that list. LA is very high on him, he's restricted and I'd be shocked if they didn't match anything he signed. Plus, seems like the kind of guy who wants to stay in LA.
