Around the League: 2018 Offseason

[Indy]

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1012037418894155776

We don't need a SF, but I think Dougy McDerms can contribute to a winning team.

Are you sure about that? Don't you need 5 of them?

[TOO]

What can McDermott offer that Alec Peters cant? Yes, Peters has had 1 good game ever, but he offers the same skill set McDermott does at a fraction of the price.

[In2ition]

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1012037418894155776

We don't need a SF, but I think Dougy McDerms can contribute to a winning team.

Are you sure about that? Don't you need 5 of them?

Unless his name is Kawhi, PG or LeBron, I don't think the Suns should be pursuing a middling FA SF. I mean all targets need to be big time difference makers, IMO.

[In2ition]

What can McDermott offer that Alec Peters cant? Yes, Peters has had 1 good game ever, but he offers the same skill set McDermott does at a fraction of the price.

Agreed.

[Cap]

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1012037418894155776

Hey, there we go, there's our stretch 4! Dirk's going to be a free agent and he's not looking for a lot of money!

[ShelC]

WE DON'T NEED ANOTHER SMALL FORWARD.

[Superbone]

What can McDermott offer that Alec Peters cant? Yes, Peters has had 1 good game ever, but he offers the same skill set McDermott does at a fraction of the price.

And Peters has got momentum!

[JeremyG]

Unless his name is Kawhi, PG or LeBron, I don't think the Suns should be pursuing a middling FA SF. I mean all targets need to be big time difference makers, IMO.

Would you trade Bridges/Warren/Dudley/2019 first/2021 first/MIL first for Kawhi? That could be enough to get it done, but might have to include Jackson.

[Split T]

Sure, if he signs an extension.. But he won't, so I wouldn't bother

[In2ition]

Sure, if he signs an extension.. But he won't, so I wouldn't bother

Apparently, him wanting to only go to the Lakers wasn't exactly true. I heard a report that he's willing to go to some other teams, and it may include Phoenix, but I can't remember where I heard that.

[TOO]

Sure, if he signs an extension.. But he won't, so I wouldn't bother

Apparently, him wanting to only go to the Lakers wasn't exactly true. I heard a report that he's willing to go to some other teams, and it may include Phoenix, but I can't remember where I heard that.

Your dreams probably.

[In2ition]

Sure, if he signs an extension.. But he won't, so I wouldn't bother

Apparently, him wanting to only go to the Lakers wasn't exactly true. I heard a report that he's willing to go to some other teams, and it may include Phoenix, but I can't remember where I heard that.

Your dreams probably.

[INFORMER]

Shelvin Mack was waived by the Magic. I think that is a solid option for a free agent point guard target.

So it looks like, to me anyway, you want a veteran PG with a good/great assist to turnover ratio? Regardless of whether or not they can shoot.

Mack was 3.9/1.3
VanVleet was 3.2/1.7

VanVleet can shoot; he's a good 3-point shooter. Mack is a mediocre shooter. And let's not talk about what I want. What I want is for the Suns to stay away from this abysmal free agent class. But it isn't about what I want. So under the unfortunate preferences of our questionable management, I'm just trying to find some decent options with some value.

[INFORMER]

What can McDermott offer that Alec Peters cant? Yes, Peters has had 1 good game ever, but he offers the same skill set McDermott does at a fraction of the price.

And Peters has got momentum!

Honestly, I'd be perfectly fine with giving Peters a try in the starting lineup with (insert point guard)-Booker-Jackson-Ayton.

[UglyTruth]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1012192134454300674

[Superbone]

https://twitter.com/ramonashelburne/status/1012139534027354112

[Mori Chu]

VanVleet can shoot; he's a good 3-point shooter. Mack is a mediocre shooter. And let's not talk about what I want. What I want is for the Suns to stay away from this abysmal free agent class. But it isn't about what I want. So under the unfortunate preferences of our questionable management, I'm just trying to find some decent options with some value.

I agree; I don't see any FAs who I would want us to sign. I kind of like Aaron Gordon, but I don't think I'd want him at the price he will probably cost. I think if we want a veteran PF, I would rather trade Cleveland for Kevin Love after Lebron leaves them and they switch into full rebuild mode.

INF, dunno if you posted this already in another thread, but do you have any players you'd like the Suns to target in trades?

[Split T]

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1012358618505732102

[Mori Chu]

ESPN is reporting that Paul George has notified OKC that he will opt out of his contract and will become a UFA. Sounds like he's gone.

OKC really botched their post-Durant rebuild. They got 1 year of George, and now they're stuck with the decaying corpse of Melo at huge money. I heard on the Zach Lowe podcast that their payroll could be north of $200m for next season with a big luxury tax hit. All for a mediocre team that did nothing in the playoffs. That is one of the rosters in the whole league that I'd least like to have.

[Split T]

I think George was always opting out.. Don't think this says anything about his decision. Although I do think he's gone.