Are we done or are we getting a back up C as well ?
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DanH wrote: View PostAn argument could be made for Machado over Kabongo. Machado is an elite passer - if we want the ball in Bruno's hands, he's the guy to put it there. Add in Machado is Brazilian, and that might make for a better travel buddy.
I prefer kabongo because he is younger and Canadian - yes, I said it lol.
But if it comes down to it and machado is the better player, machado it is. I liked him when he came out.
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We still probably have about 2.7M under the tax. And plenty of TPE room. So we could absorb one of Jones or Motiejunas and send nothing back out.
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mcHAPPY wrote: View PostWith James Johnson signed, is this the team for 2014-15?
PG: Lowry, Vasquez, Buycks*
SG: DeRozan, Williams, Fields
SF: Ross, Johnson, Bruno
PF: Amir, Patterson, Hansbrough
C: Valanciunas, Hayes, Bebe
That is 15 roster spots with the * being Buycks unguaranteed deal.
If Buycks is waived, who is picked up?
A third string PG or a backup C?
My guess is PG.Mamba Mentality
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First team: Lowry, DeRozan, Ross, A. Johnson, Valanciunas
Second team: Vasquez, Williams, J. Johnson, Patterson, Hansbrough
That's how I see it, and it's a very strong lineup. But then, we all know that Coach Casey's lineups are a bit crazy, changing from one game to the next, often without much of a pattern (except we could always count on Salmon). Here's hoping to more stable times ahead.
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@ekoreen It is an entirely accurate statement. Doesn’t matter how big or small the need. A need is a need. Lot thinner up front.
— Ryan Wolstat (@WolstatSun) July 10, 2014
I disagree the Raps are thin up front.
Last year the big rotation was:
PF: Amir, PP, Hansbrough
C: JV, Hayes
Small ball 4: Novak
This year big rotation likely:
PF: Amir, PP, Hansbrough
C: JV, Hayes, Bebe
Small ball 4: James Johnson
It would be nice if Bebe develops in to that back up shot blocking big in the mold of Birdman or Wright this season. However Raps still managed 48 wins without that type of player last season. This year's big rotation will have more experience (ie. JV), a better small ball option in JJ, and a long shot blocker (albeit extremely raw).
Last year's roster had 5 PGs. Right now there are 2.5. I think you need that 3rd string as insurance. Machado or Kabongo or Buycks.
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He is right ... We still don't have the big back up C that was in our wish list yet. We have a lot of PFs but no real centre other than Big Val. Thinking Bebe will be able to carry that load is just wishful thinking. Bebe and Bruno will not get any minutes this year.Last edited by thead; Thu Jul 10, 2014, 04:51 PM.
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mcHAPPY wrote: View PostWith James Johnson signed, is this the team for 2014-15?
PG: Lowry, Vasquez, Buycks*
SG: DeRozan, Williams, Fields
SF: Ross, Johnson, Bruno
PF: Amir, Patterson, Hansbrough
C: Valanciunas, Hayes, Bebe
That is 15 roster spots with the * being Buycks unguaranteed deal.
If Buycks is waived, who is picked up?
A third string PG or a backup C?
My guess is PG.@sweatpantsjer
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