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[USA Today] Goran Dragic tells Suns he won't re-sign after season

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  1. count_dough-ku

    count_dough-ku Member

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    Nothing wrong with that. But keep in mind that Harden was traded here when he was 23 years old. He had plenty of time for the Rockets to build a contender around him. And here we are 2 1/2 years later and they're still putting that team together.

    Dragic will be 29 this summer. If he goes to any of the teams that he's reportedly interested in, he'll be walking into a rebuilding project. The Lakers are several years away from being contenders. Kobe will be done soon. Who knows what Randle's status is going forward? We don't even know if LA will even have their #1 pick this year(probably, but you never know). And they owe some picks to the Suns in the years to come. The Knicks are also years away. Melo may be on the downside of his career the way his body is holding up. They've given away a lot of future draft picks. And that organization has been a mess for over a decade. The Heat would be a playoff team with Dragic, but contenders? I doubt it. Wade is nearing the end of his career. And Bosh is closing in on 30, so I don't know how much longer he'll be a dominant player. They'd need another star in addition to Dragic if they hope to compete with the top teams in that conference.

    It sounds to me like Dragic wants a max deal, to be the primary ball handler, and to be in a big market. If those are his priorities, then more power to him. Let him go sign with one of those 3 teams. He'll never win a title though. Shoot, he may not even make the postseason anytime soon if he goes to LA or NY. But it's probably best if Morey just look elsewhere for help at PG. Cuz I don't get the sense that Dragic wants to be in H-Town or cares more about winning titles than anything else.
     
    #221 count_dough-ku, Feb 18, 2015
  2. Tfor3

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    I have inside info that he's joining this team:

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    #222 Tfor3, Feb 18, 2015
  3. mr. 13 in 33

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I'd like to say hi to the Lakers fans who think they can steal Goran Dragic for Jordan Hill and a protected future 1st round pick.</p>&mdash; Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) <a href="https://twitter.com/BillSimmons/status/567920086876438532">February 18, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
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  4. mr. 13 in 33

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-cards="hidden" lang="en"><p>Key point in Goran Dragic drama: I was told his stance wouldn't change if they moved Isaiah Thomas by the deadline - <a href="http://t.co/KhnUgNRM9o">http://t.co/KhnUgNRM9o</a></p>&mdash; Sam Amick (@sam_amick) <a href="https://twitter.com/sam_amick/status/567935023069794304">February 18, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
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  5. rocketpower2

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    It is interesting that Amick still reiterates that Dragic wants to play for a contender.
     
    #225 rocketpower2, Feb 18, 2015
  6. hooroo

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    It could be the environment too. He told a TNT commentator about how the Suns players argued too much with the refs and coach.
     
    #226 hooroo, Feb 18, 2015
  7. NeonTiger

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    Bone on Bone
     
    #227 NeonTiger, Feb 18, 2015
  8. Spoolxx

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    What the hell were Phoenix thinking?

    Draft Ennis
    Sign Thomas

    Already have top excellent point guards.

    LOL.
     
    #228 Spoolxx, Feb 18, 2015
  9. Spoolxx

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    *Two excellent point guards.*
     
    #229 Spoolxx, Feb 18, 2015
  10. Hakeemtheking

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    Wow. Bad blood.
     
    #230 Hakeemtheking, Feb 18, 2015
  11. hooroo

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    All I know is "Dragic, who is represented by BDA Sports Management, would strongly prefer to play for a playoff contender" ≠ Lakers or Knicks.
     
    #231 hooroo, Feb 18, 2015
  12. mockster

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    Logically if you are dragic don't you want to be on a contender for this year then move wherever during summer?. Unless he's trying to build chemistry on the preferred team. But even then lakers , Knicks and etc are in rebuilding mode.
     
    #232 mockster, Feb 18, 2015
  13. jaychi

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    http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/12340924/phoenix-suns-now-hunt-goran-dragic-trades

    The Phoenix Suns will try to move star guard Goran Dragic before Thursday's 3 p.m. ET trade deadline after Dragic's representatives informed the team Tuesday that Dragic does not plan to re-sign this summer, according to league sources.

    Dragic Down From Career Year
    Goran Dragic will be in demand at the trade deadline. Fact: His numbers have decreased across the board this season after a career year in 2013-14.

    2013-14 2014-15
    PPG 20.3* 16.2
    APG 5.9 4.1
    PER 21.4* 16.6
    Usage pct. 24.5* 21.5
    *Career high
    Sources told ESPN.com that the Suns are resigned to try to strike a deal before the deadline with a team Dragic is prepared to re-sign with in order to avoid losing their All-NBA point guard in July without compensation.

    USA Today earlier reported Tuesday night that Dragic's agent, Bill Duffy, informed the Suns that he intends to sign elsewhere as a free agent this offseason, no longer willing to share a backcourt with Eric Bledsoe and Isaiah Thomas.

    ESPN.com reported last week that the Suns ‎were trying to trade Thomas in part to try to appease Dragic. But Dragic's stance leaves Phoenix with little choice but to explore every option to try to make a deal for him.

    ESPN.com also reported last week that the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers were at the front of the line already trying to coerce the Suns into dealing Dragic, even before Phoenix had been able to get a clear indication from the 28-year-old about his future plans.


    Representatives for Goran Dragic have told the Suns that the All-NBA guard does not plan to re-sign with them this summer.
    But sources told ESPN.com on Tuesday night that Dragic has little interest in signing a long-term deal with the Rockets, who would thus likely be unwilling to surrender the needed assets this week to get a Dragic deal done.

    The Lakers and New York Knicks, sources said, are destinations that highly intrigue Dragic, given that both teams desperately need a point guard and will have loads of cap space to offer him. Only the Suns can offer Dragic a five-year deal for now, but any team that trades for Dragic this week would inherit his Larry Bird rights and the ability to offer a five-year contract come July.

    If no trade materializes, Dragic would head to free agency seeking a four-year max deal from the likes of the Lakers, Knicks and Miami Heat that, based on the latest estimates in circulation, could reach the $80 million range.

    The list of teams interested in Dragic stretches well into double digits, but it remains to be seen how willing teams beyond those on the Slovenian's short list are to presented trade scenarios that appeal to Phoenix. Although it would certainly be risky to keep Dragic on the roster beyond Thursday's deadline, it certainly wouldn't be unprecedented, given that only Phoenix -- in that scenario -- could offer him a five-year contract in the summer.

    It's likewise well-known around the league that the Lakers, Knicks and Heat are all limited in terms of coveted trade assets, which only complicates the process further for the Suns as Thursday's deadline approaches.

    In the wake of a breakout 2013-14 campaign in which he won NBA Most Improved Player honors and a was an All-NBA Third Team selection, Dragic has been forced to play off the ball frequently -- together with Bledsoe and Thomas at times -- and is averaging just 16.2 points and 4.1 assists. Last season, Dragic averaged 20.3 points and 5.9 assists.

    Shortly before the start of the season, Phoenix signed Dragic's brother, Zoran, in an attempt to the make the older Dragic even more comfortable in the desert, but Zoran Dragic has struggled to earn minutes as a rookie.

    The 29-25 Suns, meanwhile, lost seven of 10 games heading into the All-Star break and have seen their lead over Oklahoma City for the West's final playoff spot whittled to one game.
     
    #233 jaychi, Feb 18, 2015
  14. jaychi

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    <script src="http://player.espn.com/player.js?playerBrandingId=4ef8000cbaf34c1687a7d9a26fe0e89e&adSetCode=91cDU6NuXTGKz3OdjOxFdAgJVtQcKJnI&pcode=1kNG061cgaoolOncv54OAO1ceO-I&width=576&height=324&externalId=espn:12321579&thruParam_espn-ui[autoPlay]=false&thruParam_espn-ui[playRelatedExternally]=true"></script>
     
    #234 jaychi, Feb 18, 2015
  15. robbie380

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    He also said

     
    #235 robbie380, Feb 18, 2015
  16. Scolalist

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    This is just what LA needs. No playoffs and no top-10 picks...
     
    #236 Scolalist, Feb 18, 2015
  17. robbie380

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    The only thing I got from that is how the **** is Scoop Jackson a senior analyst at ESPN?

    I could have got as much from him as I could from a drunk guy at Sherlocks.
     
    #237 robbie380, Feb 18, 2015
  18. hooroo

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    Goran was so salty at the Suns for trading him that he signed with them for a second time.
     
    #238 hooroo, Feb 18, 2015
  19. saleem

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    Forget about Goran. No need to have a guy here, who doesn't want to come back.
     
    #239 saleem, Feb 18, 2015
  20. AFS

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    Did he really just say that Dragic wouldn't beat out PatBev for the starting job?
     
    #240 AFS, Feb 18, 2015
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