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The Suns have been pretty open about being willing to take on salary in exchange for assets. I assume our older players are also all available for the right price.JCSunsfan wrote:Shopping Dudley and Chandler? For whom?
https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2 ... n-Chandler
I agree about Barbosa. I guess it gives us some flexibility if we bring on more salary at some point, but exactly what does Jok do that Barbs can't?Ring_Wanted wrote:Move Bledsoe and Chandler. Keep Dudley for veteran presence and team culture (in that regard, I hated that they cut Barbosa, btw).
I don't know about Jok (or Reed), but the 3.5M in cap space we gained by waiving Barbosa were of no use to us at the time and it's been confirmed given the lack of big moves this summer. You can't get your mouth full with culture, experience, know-how etc, and get rid of one of the very few cheap(-ish) homegrown vets you have.O_Gardino wrote:I agree about Barbosa. I guess it gives us some flexibility if we bring on more salary at some point, but exactly what does Jok do that Barbs can't?Ring_Wanted wrote:Move Bledsoe and Chandler. Keep Dudley for veteran presence and team culture (in that regard, I hated that they cut Barbosa, btw).
JCSunsfan wrote:Shopping Dudley and Chandler? For whom?
https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2 ... n-Chandler
Here's the rest he saysThe Suns will surely listen if and when suitors call for Eric Bledsoe. They've explored the possibility of moving off Jared Dudley and Tyson Chandler, sources say, though they likely feel no urgency to dump them; Phoenix remains just under the salary floor.
This all about the development of the college team within the NBA team: Can Dragan Bender show something, and get real time as a stretch center? How good is Josh Jackson already? Does Marquese Chriss realize the object of defense? Can he hone his 3-point shot? Does the ball look bigger in Tyler Ulis' hands than it has in any player's since Muggsy Bogues?
Charlotte too.JCSunsfan wrote:Teams that could use Chandler, IMO, would be: Houston, OKC, Boston, and maybe even Washington. I supposed the Cavs would be in that number too. He would be center depth and injury insurance.
Not sure about Charlotte after signing Dwight plus I expect Zeller to play as much as him and even Kaminsky to play lots of stretch 5 where he had some good games last yr. Maybe the Wiz but your post made me remember our old friend the Polish Hammer. I saw a story with Marcin being asked about the "traditional big man" in today's game and he basically implied ain't really a role for them anymore and he's glad to be at the end of his career and is Done in a couple yearsRing_Wanted wrote:Charlotte too.JCSunsfan wrote:Teams that could use Chandler, IMO, would be: Houston, OKC, Boston, and maybe even Washington. I supposed the Cavs would be in that number too. He would be center depth and injury insurance.
This is more about this sites personal boner for barbosa and less about what’s good for the team. He was many things, not a smart player though and not somebody that offers anything for the young guys to learn from.Ring_Wanted wrote:I don't know about Jok (or Reed), but the 3.5M in cap space we gained by waiving Barbosa were of no use to us at the time and it's been confirmed given the lack of big moves this summer. You can't get your mouth full with culture, experience, know-how etc, and get rid of one of the very few cheap(-ish) homegrown vets you have.O_Gardino wrote:I agree about Barbosa. I guess it gives us some flexibility if we bring on more salary at some point, but exactly what does Jok do that Barbs can't?Ring_Wanted wrote:Move Bledsoe and Chandler. Keep Dudley for veteran presence and team culture (in that regard, I hated that they cut Barbosa, btw).
Mock nostalgia if you want but at this point in his career and given our current state, his presence is less about making baskets and more about team culture and chemistry. The 3.5M saved are neglible to a team in our situation.specialsauce wrote:He was many things, not a smart player though and not somebody that offers anything for the young guys to learn from.Ring_Wanted wrote:I don't know about Jok (or Reed), but the 3.5M in cap space we gained by waiving Barbosa were of no use to us at the time and it's been confirmed given the lack of big moves this summer. You can't get your mouth full with culture, experience, know-how etc, and get rid of one of the very few cheap(-ish) homegrown vets you have.O_Gardino wrote:I agree about Barbosa. I guess it gives us some flexibility if we bring on more salary at some point, but exactly what does Jok do that Barbs can't?Ring_Wanted wrote:Move Bledsoe and Chandler. Keep Dudley for veteran presence and team culture (in that regard, I hated that they cut Barbosa, btw).
Very glad to hear it.Furlanfufi wrote:Funny thing is barbosa are still hanging with the guys on the team.
He posts stories on Instagram with the guys. The day TJ got his contract he payed LB's dinner, that's for sure.