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LazarusLong wrote:Leuer's statistics last year were not dissimilar to those posted by Channing Frye in Portland the year before he joined the Suns. Leuer sat behind a certain guy named Z-Bo, who's fairly decent ballplayer. And Leuer comes from a team that knows how to play defense.

With Brandon Wright probably moving on (somebody will throw a pile of money at him) and Earl Barron rated dead last of 175 free agents, Phoenix needs all the help it can get up front.

ShelC wrote:There was a quick blurb a few days ago about how we're interested in bringing back Brandan Wright. I hope so, I think he has a niche and can make an impact during the season. He may not be an every night guy, but he can change the game some.

ShelC wrote:Also we're on the list to meet with LaMarcus Aldridge according to David Aldridge.

Mori Chu wrote:Not that I feel sorry for him, but that can't make Markieff feel good to hear that we're trying to meet with LaMarcus Aldridge and Kevin Love, both of whom play his same position.

Indy wrote:

Mori Chu wrote:Not that I feel sorry for him, but that can't make Markieff feel good to hear that we're trying to meet with LaMarcus Aldridge and Kevin Love, both of whom play his same position.

Both of whom are much much better than him. And not charged with felonious acts.

Mori Chu wrote:I agree; I'd be fine with moving either or both of them. But what do we do when we strike out on trying to recruit Love/Aldridge and can't find a good trade for the Morrii?

Mori Chu wrote:I agree; I'd be fine with moving either or both of them. But what do we do when we strike out on trying to recruit Love/Aldridge and can't find a good trade for the Morrii?

The idea of adding Carroll is intriguing, although not nearly as vital as the need for front-line help. Carroll's journeyman resume (five teams in six years) and career earnings ($8 million, less than he would command for next season alone) do not indicate the impact the Hawks small forward could have in Phoenix.

Carroll is a late-bloomer, turning a defensive reputation into an all-around game with 3-point shooting and an ability to create shots and draw fouls. Carroll, in his prime as he turns 29 in four weeks, will have his share of pursuers, too. There is no hiding efficiency from NBA analytics departments these days, especially when it is combined with Carroll's character. Suns coach Jeff Hornacek, a former Utah assistant, knows that from seeing Carroll make his first big career leap with the Jazz from 2011-12 to 2012-13.

Carroll averaged 12.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.3 steals last season for Atlanta and ranked 12th in the NBA for true shooting percentage (factoring field goals, 3-pointers and free throws), just two spots ahead of another "3-and-D" wing candidate, Danny Green.

With Carroll, Atlanta is in a predicament that could force a choice between Carroll and Paul Millsap, another possible Suns free-agency fit — with Hornacek ties in Utah, too.

The Suns are making it clear that they are buyers in this offseason, including an apparent quick resolution for the negotiations with restricted free agent Brandon Knight. His contract will not affect cap space if his official signing comes last because the Suns can exceed the cap to re-sign him.

da_suns_fan wrote:The Suns have zero shot of landing LMA or Love.

We have a non-playoff team in the western conference.

We dont have a point guard to distribute the ball.

The team is filled with "me-first" primadonnas.

Recruiting them is about as pointless as their "attempt" to land LBJ and Carmelo Anthony last summer.

Which says a lot, actually. Our GM actually WANTED Carmelo Anthony.

TheOriginalOriginal wrote:Not really seeing where Carroll fits, we have a bunch of 3/4 tweeners, would be spending money just to do so.