https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/hoopshype.com/2018/06/23/nba-free-agency-2018-the-top-players-2/amp/ We should try to go after rodney hood.
Well we still have Luc Mbah a Moute who I thought was just as effective as Ariza last year. Otherwise, Houston will probably hit up the trade market for guys like Wilson Chandler.
This isnt talked about enough but Ariza is pretty hard to replace. It's a big hit to our team if we're unable to find someone who can defend 1 to 4 like Ariza. IDK why Harden is doing a Shanghai tour when it's free agency recruiting time right now. Couldn't he have done that stuff later? If we somehow don't match Capela as well, we're going to be in big trouble come next year having to replace them both somehow. Luc is also a free agent who we haven't heard anything about. We don't even know he can be starter in this league anymore after two straight shoulder injuries. He clearly wasn't himself in the playoffs.
i don't know why he hasn't already had surgery this offseason to correct the shoulder problem. wonder if he's just waiting till after he gets a contract
I'm all for Mike Scott or Mario Hezonja as well but I think Rodney Hood would be a great fit, since he can play pretty good D. No way I would have gave Ariza that type of money at that age. I love Luc and I know his shoulder made him look bad in the playoffs but we need to get guys who is more of a threat from 3.
I think Luc Mbah a Moute's best days are passed him. We need a new face in the lockerroom to take Ariza's place. Can Mike Scott put the ball on the floor?
Rodney hood for the MLE Young 3 and D guy perfect replacement I will still do Anderson and a 1st for Bazemore or Wilson Chandler as well Sign Melo after buyout And match anything Capela gets Capela Tucker/Melo Hood/Bazemore Harden/Gordon Paul There is the solid 8-man rotation we were lacking last year
whoever replaces him it will be a huge boost to this team offense..ariza lacked fundamentals on offense
Trade targets (ryno+FRP): bazemore, carroll, aminu+contract Trade targets (gordon): barton, thad young, tobias harris (would require a pick), richardson+contract, middleton (would require a pick), covington (if they lose redick). MLE targets: evans, bradley*, redick*, mccaw * = would need to trade gordon for a F
The guys I really like that are left (Evans, Bradley, Redick) are not really small forwards; they're shooting guards. None of those guys can replace exactly what Trevor did with his length and defensive versatility. I'm hoping we can replace Ariza's position through trade.