Makes sense - I guess. For sure we have too many PGs now. Ship out Micic for Hunter Tyson!
I think it’s time to move Leaky up to the end of the bench. If that is done then there are two two-ways available.
Still hoping that an NBA experienced C is added.
So are we thinking we’re done with free agents or are we going to add a PF or C ?
We still have some of the mid-level exception to use. Rod Boone thinks that will be ticketed for a veteran to help the bench depth.
I’d like a C3 still. A break glass in case of emergency type, veteran.
Do we have any spots left?
If not we may have to move Micic but I don’t want to. I’m not happy we traded for Jackson. On a previous team his mates were complaining that he was ball hogging…so the guy plays the next game without shooting at all. I also seem to remember him being a “distraction” in someone’s locker room.
I think we have two spots left? I make 13 guaranteed, KJ on a two-way and that’s it.
LaMelo, Micic, Jackson. KJ*
Green, Mann, NSJ.
Miller, Cody.
Miles, Grant, Salaun.
Mark, Nick.
Don’t think Leaky is signed to anything.
Thought Leaky is on a 2-way
We need size bad. Mann and NSJ are quite undersized at the 2 and of course Miles and Grant are a bit short for the PF spot even though they manage for the most part. Would be nice to have a player with size who could maybe play the SG/SF and one who could fit at PF/C. (yeah yeah nba is positionless etc. etc.)
I’m not sold on what I know of Jackson. Cody is yet another health question mark but would be really helpful if he was healthy and able to develop with some consistency.
Best I can do is C3-PO
I know Josh green is 6’5 and can play some SF in a back up capacity. Bridges 6’7 can slide over to SF in a larger lineup.
Melo 6’7
Green 6’5
Miller 6’7
That’s not too bad. We have 6’6 Cody Martin that can play 1-3, defensively.
I’m kind of hoping we find a third center. I’ve seen how that movie plays out. Definitely want a third center.
Bring back our boy Cody Zeller!
He certainly was, but I don’t think I’ve heard he’s been picked up again for this season. Might have been though.
That was so bad that I clearly remember the worst example of what you are referencing from 10 years ago. I looked for the video but couldn’t find it. The video was nothing short of extraordinary and disturbing:
It had not crossed my mind to bring up Reggie’s growing pains but after reading your post I thought I could illuminate.
With that said, I don’t recall too many problems after that incident. And we all try to grow - me included.
Leaky is on a two way. This is even up to date w KJ’s contract.
Micic is 31! Come on man…
C-3PO
Daniel Theis is off the market. One year deal with the Pels. Cross him off. Paul Reed is out there. I know we have about 8 million in the MLE. Could fit if he’d take the MLE.
Aside, I still don’t understand why Reggie jackson is still on a roster with Mann and Micic. And Cody Martin as well, who can play emergency PG minutes. I don’t know if he’s some kind of trade chip that is being held in case someone wants a vet ball handler. Or a potential salary filler in the event of a possible trade.
I still want to get Isaac Okoro. I would be happy to ship out some smattering of some if the following: Reggie Jackson, Cody Martin, NSJ, Micic, whatever. Cleveland is like 9 million or so below the luxury tax and they don’t want to cross it.
I’d send a combination of the players above. Maybe Cody Martin and a first round pick. Or Cody and those two second round picks we got in order to acquire Okoro. Or: Cody and Micic with two 2nd rounders.
Sign him for like 4/48. Waive Reggie jackson. I’m high on Okoro, he would fit in coach lee’s desire for defensive intensity and ball pressure absolutely to perfection.
Melo/Mann
Green/Okoro
Miller/Okoro
Bridges/Grant W/Salaun
Mark W/Richards
Green and Okoro could make up for Melo and Bridges defensively. Unsure of wins, but that team would be a tough gritty squad that no one wants to play.
But most importantly, young talent on GOOD contracts.
I looked thru basketball reference and did a player comparison between Jackson and Micic. Overall Jackson slightly edges Micic out across the board in advance stats. They’re both only guaranteed this next season and Jackson is almost 3 million cheaper. He also got us 3 (?) 2nd rounders that we needed to acquire Green.
Between the 2 I have to think Micic is most likely to have positive value so we’re likely stuck with Jackson.
I can see why the org. is taking the guy on and most likely keeping him…but I still don’t like it lol.
I may be putting too much stock in this but the apron could be the driving factor. Both of these guys could play big roles in a contender looking for depth at the deadline. Any 2nd apron team can only do a 1 to 1 deal. No combining salaries. Both of these guys have salaries that either line up with rookie deals of good caliber slots or match up with a not so good player but with added draft capital.
About that tanking