Suns News: Week 14 3/22-3/28

[INFORMER]

I would like to see better play from the backup 2 spot, but I agree that Redick wasn't the way to go.

[Shabazz]

I guess he’s not coming either.

[Shabazz]

I would like to see better play from the backup 2 spot, but I agree that Redick wasn't the way to go.

When the playoffs roll around, I like cam in that 2-guard spot in 3 wing lineups.

[Split T]

I didn’t really want Aldridge anyways. I’d guess he goes to Miami.

[ShelC]

[Mori Chu]

I'm not a huge Aldridge fan at this point in his career. I also feel like if the Spurs couldn't find a way to use him, he's probably done.

[Split T]

I’m really not even expecting us to land a buyout candidate. All our contracts are guaranteed and I’m not sure I love any of the potential candidates. I guess some buyouts could surprise, but the only one I’ve heard of as a potential buyout that would pique my interest is Gorgui Dieng. Didn’t he have a run in with Booker once?

[ShelC]

Think he had something with Book. Dieng would make me feel a little better heading down the stretch knowing we have a bigger, defensive body on the bench. I'd definitely take LMA if he were willing to accept a smaller role. Other than those guys, don't think there's anyone else.

[Ring_Wanted]

I think Aldridge would provide value in the playoffs for us. We need one more big and some go-to ability beyond Booker and Paul; Aldridge would give us both (obviously in a limited role).

[BAMF]

I’m really not even expecting us to land a buyout candidate. All our contracts are guaranteed and I’m not sure I love any of the potential candidates. I guess some buyouts could surprise, but the only one I’ve heard of as a potential buyout that would pique my interest is Gorgui Dieng. Didn’t he have a run in with Booker once?

Same thoughts on Dieng but add Whiteside to the mix as well.

[Split T]

Ya I’d consider Whiteside...I just don’t really see any incentive for the Kings to buy him out. He’s on a minimum deal. They’ll just keep him. I’d also take Olynyk to replace Kaminsky if he gets bought out.

[Indy]

Dieng just released.

[Split T]

Well there ya go. I’d go get him and release Kaminsky.

[Oatmeal]

Get rid of Moore, we don't need him. Dieng would great.

[bajanguy008]

Get rid of Moore, we don't need him. Dieng would great.

No knock on Moore
I think he did well when he was called upon for the most part but I'm all for Dieng.

Plus I prefer big lineups tbh so on the days we can't use Gallo I would like Cam at 2. Still a Payne fan but not too fussy about Monty playing him and CP3 together at times in the last couple games.
I rather have two of Mikal, Jae, Cam and Craig on the court or even three of them. Just like how switchable on D those guys are. So like you said don't see the scenario where we need to turn to Moore while there are obvious instances when Dieng could be used

[Mori Chu]

Why not release Ty-Shon Alexander rather than Moore or Kaminsky? Or would that not help because he's on a 2-way contract?

[Indy]

Get rid of Moore, we don't need him. Dieng would great.

When Paul gets hurt and misses a week or two in May (or June?), who is going to run our P&R? Moore has done a decent job of that this year.

[Indy]

Why not release Ty-Shon Alexander rather than Moore or Kaminsky? Or would that not help because he's on a 2-way contract?

Correct. We already have our 15 guys on normal contracts.

[Shabazz]

Get rid of Moore, we don't need him. Dieng would great.

When Paul gets hurt and misses a week or two in May (or June?), who is going to run our P&R? Moore has done a decent job of that this year.

Booker.

I'm all for losing Moore for Dieng. We're much better equipped to handle a Paul absence than an Ayton one and the Ayton scenario is a lot more likely in-game.

[Shabazz]

Why not release Ty-Shon Alexander rather than Moore or Kaminsky? Or would that not help because he's on a 2-way contract?

Correct. We already have our 15 guys on normal contracts.

I think Ty-Shon has a future with the team as well.