The 2021 Suns Offseason

[bajanguy008]

[Indy]

Wait, were there more departures/changes than Willie leaving?

[bajanguy008]

Not sure but

[Indy]

Ah OK. I totally forgot about Brian Randle.

[Split T]

Please.

Nader is 15th man material.

Torrey Craig was a valuable member of the rotation through the playoffs. His defense rebounding and toughness will be missed.

Nader is awful on defense, low IQ, not .5 offense.

He’s our only wing that can attack the basket. He’s got his flaws, but he’s not a 15th man…

WRONG!!!!

Lol.

Well based on minutes, he was our 14th man last year, so you’re wrong actually. Lol

[The Bobster]

Please.

Nader is 15th man material.

Torrey Craig was a valuable member of the rotation through the playoffs. His defense rebounding and toughness will be missed.

Nader is awful on defense, low IQ, not .5 offense.

He’s our only wing that can attack the basket. He’s got his flaws, but he’s not a 15th man…

WRONG!!!!

Lol.

Well based on minutes, he was our 14th man last year, so you’re wrong actually. Lol

12th in minutes in the playoffs.

Neither of which is 15th.

[The Bobster]

Of the offseason moves, I like most of them. Losing Craig kind of stings, and re-signing Kaminsky is a "meh" move, but I like Nader, and think that Shamet will be a better fit than Carter, but they still need another dependable big man in addition to McGee.

Re-signing Paul and Payne were the big moves, and I'm still trying to figure out how they got Payne so cheaply. It would be nice to be able to swing a deal, but who do you deal? Crowder? Johnson? Or can you persuade someone to take Saric's contract as part of a deal?

[Indy]

Of the offseason moves, I like most of them. Losing Craig kind of stings, and re-signing Kaminsky is a "meh" move, but I like Nader, and think that Shamet will be a better fit than Carter, but they still need another dependable big man in addition to McGee.

Re-singing Paul and Payne were the big moves, and I'm still trying to figure out how they got Payne so cheaply. It would be nice to be able to swing a deal, but who do you deal? Crowder? Johnson? Or can you persuade someone to take Saric's contract as part of a deal?

I still wish we had someone at the end of the bench that could hound a 1-3 full court for a handful of possessions each half. I know you only play 7-8 guys in the playoffs, but it is so helpful to have one of those guys in each category (guard, wing, big) that just changes the pace of the game, even if just for 2 minutes when you really need it.

[specialsauce]

Please.

Nader is 15th man material.

Torrey Craig was a valuable member of the rotation through the playoffs. His defense rebounding and toughness will be missed.

Nader is awful on defense, low IQ, not .5 offense.

He’s our only wing that can attack the basket. He’s got his flaws, but he’s not a 15th man…

WRONG!!!!

Lol.

Well based on minutes, he was our 14th man last year, so you’re wrong actually. Lol

Lol

[Superbone]

The NO trio has been reunited.

[Flagrant Fowl]

[Shabazz]

I was actually hoping Young would push for a buyout. He’d be pretty perfect.

[Flagrant Fowl]

Thad Young is well sought after, so don’t think the Spurs would buy him out until mid-season if at all.

[ShelC]

Feels like KLove is going to be a name to watch but just not sure how much he has left. Skills-wise he's perfect to play next to DA or play the 5. He may actually prefer a more limited role at this point. Thad would be ideal tho.

If Thad is bought out, would we be able to use the rest of the MLE to get him to sign with us over another team?

[ShelC]

Of the offseason moves, I like most of them. Losing Craig kind of stings, and re-signing Kaminsky is a "meh" move, but I like Nader, and think that Shamet will be a better fit than Carter, but they still need another dependable big man in addition to McGee.

Re-singing Paul and Payne were the big moves, and I'm still trying to figure out how they got Payne so cheaply. It would be nice to be able to swing a deal, but who do you deal? Crowder? Johnson? Or can you persuade someone to take Saric's contract as part of a deal?

I still wish we had someone at the end of the bench that could hound a 1-3 full court for a handful of possessions each half. I know you only play 7-8 guys in the playoffs, but it is so helpful to have one of those guys in each category (guard, wing, big) that just changes the pace of the game, even if just for 2 minutes when you really need it.

I don't love that we're missing those guys now. I think Monty likes a very steady style of play similar to the Spurs, but sometimes you need those balls-to-the-wall energy guys. Carter and Craig gave us that look and we haven't replaced them (yet). Even if it's just 2-3 minutes in a half, those guys can change the complexion of a game and get their team out of a funk with energy plays - deflections that lead to transition baskets, taking charges, a weakside block, etc.

[Split T]

Thad Young would be great

[MightyMoog]

Kevin Love would be a perfect replacement for Dario, can pretty much do everything Dario did, but hopefully a little better. If he’s bought out, he could be a great bargain for a 1 year replacement. He’ll also look great doing it and will increase his own value.

[Split T]

Kevin Love would be a perfect replacement for Dario, can pretty much do everything Dario did, but hopefully a little better. If he’s bought out, he could be a great bargain for a 1 year replacement. He’ll also look great doing it and will increase his own value.

I’m not convinced he’s got anything left. He’d be great if he was healthy and playing at a level close to where he was a few years ago.

Thad also provides a lot of what Saric does. He’s not the shooter Love is..or even Saric, but he is a better defender than both and I think he’s the better playmaker of the 3. He can play small ball 5 and the 4.

[Cap]

I don’t see how we could trade for Young.

I guess Saric and Johnson works salary-wise, but do we like that?

[Split T]

I don’t see how we could trade for Young.

I guess Saric and Johnson works salary wise, but do we like that?

Saric/Smith/Pick