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Superbone wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:22 pm

The Bobster wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:54 am

n4th4n wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:45 am

Jesus ya'll are so negative and pessimistic. What does it hurt to hope that Knight plays well and rehabs his value? I guess we could cling on to bad history but... why?

I'm hoping he plays well - I'm not betting my life on it, but it would be a pleasant surprise.

I'm encouraged by what I'm reading. Apparently he had an attitude adjustment and has a new lease on life. I'm with you hoping for a pleasant surprise without taking any bets on the subject.

TheOriginalOriginal wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:20 am

I think Parker is toast.

Cap wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:26 am

UglyTruth wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:05 am

Split T wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 10:44 am

https://twitter.com/Gambo987/status/1013839873021652992

Hope this increases his trade value some.

Imagine GMs around the league ruminating over the balance sheet.

CONS: One of the most ineffective players in the league the last couple of seasons he played. Coming off major knee injury. Makes $14M a season.

PROS: Worked out with the Suns Summer League team. Once complimented by Dwyane Wade. Has regular bowel movements.

Ariza’s deal does change the frontcourt dynamic. The Suns had talked about using rookie Mikal Bridges as a small-ball power forward but Phoenix’s plan now is to play Bridges primarily at small forward while sliding occasionally to shooting guard. The Suns could at times employ lineups that include Booker at point guard, Bridges at the two, Josh Jackson at small forward, with Ariza and Deandre Ayton up front. That would provide three shooters around Ayton to space the floor and give Phoenix the versatility to switch defensively.

TheOriginalOriginal wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:02 pm

Seeing as Koko said he'd prefer Booker to not play PG unless its in crunch time type situations, I can't see using the 4 wings at a time very often. Also Bridges shouldn't be a trying to play some at 4 straight outta college anyway, they tried Jackson there last year early and it was terrible.

Williams said he's been told by his agent that five or six teams have expressed interest in him. Williams, who likely will clear waivers, said he'd welcome the possibility of returning to the Suns but added, "I'm trying to find where I fit and where I have the opportunity to play. I love the city of Phoenix, I love my teammates and I think the new coaching staff is great. It would be really awesome to be able to come back and help this team go in the right direction. Ultimately, though, I have to do what's best for me."

A Suns' source said the team hasn't ruled out re-signing Williams.

bajanguy008 wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:11 pm

TheOriginalOriginal wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:02 pm

Seeing as Koko said he'd prefer Booker to not play PG unless its in crunch time type situations, I can't see using the 4 wings at a time very often. Also Bridges shouldn't be a trying to play some at 4 straight outta college anyway, they tried Jackson there last year early and it was terrible.

When did Koko say that

INFORMER wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:24 pm

Trying to make sense of where we are:

PG: Knight/Harrison/Okobo
SG: Booker/Daniels/King
SF: Jackson/Bridges/Reed
PF: Ariza/Warren/Bender/Chriss/Peters
C: Ayton/Chandler

TheOriginalOriginal wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:32 pm

INFORMER wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:24 pm

Trying to make sense of where we are:

PG: Knight/Harrison/Okobo
SG: Booker/Daniels/King
SF: Jackson/Bridges/Reed
PF: Ariza/Warren/Bender/Chriss/Peters
C: Ayton/Chandler

Mmm.. that screams 37 wins.

Flagrant Fowl wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:44 pm

TheOriginalOriginal wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:32 pm

INFORMER wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:24 pm

Trying to make sense of where we are:

PG: Knight/Harrison/Okobo
SG: Booker/Daniels/King
SF: Jackson/Bridges/Reed
PF: Ariza/Warren/Bender/Chriss/Peters
C: Ayton/Chandler

Mmm.. that screams 37 wins.

A ceiling of 37 wins, which is fine by me for 2018-19.

I just don't want to see any tanking and would welcome another lottery pick.

carey wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:47 am

n4th4n wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:45 am

Jesus ya'll are so negative and pessimistic. What does it hurt to hope that Knight plays well and rehabs his value? I guess we could cling on to bad history but... why?

I'm already on record as saying I think he plays well next season. I think he'll play as good as Dragic. Just a gut feeling I have.

ShelC wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:17 pm

Hopefully Bender comes into SL and blows everyone away and it ends the Ariza/Bridges/Jackson at PF convo, at least as the primary options. If he can take that next step, hit the 3 consistently, rebound and defend, we'd have more size and balance all around.

TheOriginalOriginal wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:32 pm

INFORMER wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:24 pm

Trying to make sense of where we are:

PG: Knight/Harrison/Okobo
SG: Booker/Daniels/King
SF: Jackson/Bridges/Reed
PF: Ariza/Warren/Bender/Chriss/Peters
C: Ayton/Chandler

Mmm.. that screams 37 wins.

TheOriginalOriginal wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:32 pm

INFORMER wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:24 pm

Trying to make sense of where we are:

PG: Knight/Harrison/Okobo
SG: Booker/Daniels/King
SF: Jackson/Bridges/Reed
PF: Ariza/Warren/Bender/Chriss/Peters
C: Ayton/Chandler

Mmm.. that screams 37 wins.