The Wesley Dilemma...

I'd say trade James instead of Wesley. James is KILLING the team chemistry. He's not a team player and he can't handle his nba ring well. He should give it to to Frodo. Attitude problem he has.

 

IMO Even though Mike James has some flaws, he is still younger and more athletic than Wesley, and you saw how we were in the dallas series...we looked to old in our backcourt.

 

Wesley's the only real starting two on this club (outside of T-Mac), trading with no backup plan would be pure stupidity.

 

and see... I didn't even know we were in the running for Jaric

 

I think Wesley plays better Defense than anyone in our backcourt. His shooting is overall a good thing. His minutes may be limited.

 

Mike James is our best backcourt defender. Wesley is OK as long as he doesn't guard a much taller player. While we obviously can't lose him unless we replace him, he is our weakest starter and SG is our weakest position if you take T-Mac out of the equation.

Wesley should have trade value now because he can contribute. We cannot afford to have him as our starter next season. Our front line is going to be awesome and we are on the verge of having a special team. CD must somehow close a deal or two on improving our backcourt because we are just about there. I'd say there is a 90% chance Wesley gets traded shortly after the CBA becomes effective.

 

its actually looking like we only get DS through S and T. word going around is portland needs a PF. SATANOSCILLATEMYMETALLICSONATAS

 

its actually looking like we only get DS through S and T. word going around is portland needs a PF. SATANOSCILLATEMYMETALLICSONATAS

 

We spent so much time wanting James and now ever since T-Mac waived him off once in the playoffs, no one has anything good to say about the guy. We could do alot worse for a backup pointguard guys... relative to age, salary and production...

I hope we keep him. Wesley however is expendable, although its not a must trade situation. Suras gonna be healthy, Howards hopefully gonna be fine. I'm just fine with the team we have now. Remember, we took Dallas 7 games without a pf and sura was barely able to play. Just adding Head and Swift gets us at least to the WCF to play the spurs. I think everyones just getting stir crazy waiting for news. If we do improve, great, if not, our team is going places.

 

Man, I gotta go against majority here.....I like Mike James a lot. I like David Wesley too. We seemingly became a much better running and fast breaking team after these two guys were brough on board. Mike James is tough, intense, quick, and when he does catch fire, he is almost unstoppable. Wesley's defense and perimeter shooting have been great assets as well.

I'd like to see them both stay. I'd rather see us get rid of Ward, Sura, etc.

 

Who's your source? That one play where James waived Tmac off?

 

All I've got to say is I'm really enjoying the fact that our biggest problem now is improving our backcourt. I'd certainly like to see something happen, but we're still good for the playoffs as is even without making any upgrades. After the Swift signing, anything we do now is gravy, as long as we don't overpay for anyone.

 

Even though Wesley is likely to be the odd man out, he was integral to our success last season. If we lose him, it is crucial that the Rockets bring in someone at the 2 that can replicate the skills that he brought to the table last season (great defense, smart, effective without the ball, good shooter). Hopefully, in a taller and younger package. If Wesley were only a couple inches taller, he'd be the ideal shooting guard for this team.

 

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3 out of 4 posters on the clutchfans BBS agree - DS will come for the LLE (despite what his agent tells the local media).

That's rich.

 

Despite being short, Wesley is the only worthwhile defender in the backcourt. JVG better be working on one hell of a defensive scheme if he thinks Michael Finley or Stoudamire are going to keep people out of the lane.

 

Well I don't care what his agent says. I say we call his bluff. LLE or nothing. If he signs somewhere else, then go into the season as is (maybe signing Spree or Finley), and look for a deal at the deadline with our expiring contracts.

Stoud isn't so great that we should be giving up draft picks or taking on additional contracts.

 

While I agree with you that we're probably too optimistic about Stoudamire signing for the LLE, it's equally if not more silly to take any salary claims by an agent during negotiations as credible. Agents are always pressing for more money for their clients.

 

I feel 62% sure that DS will sign with Cleveland (I'm 100% sure this is how I feel) and a solid 87% that Barry will be back with us (but I'm only 78% sure about my feelings on that one.) I like the way Wesley plays about 60% of the time and considering that he is responsible (obviously) for about 13% of each Rockets win, and (unfortunately) 17% of each loss, well...it's obvious what needs to happen—right?