power forward prospects

[Henry_Chinaski]

I rather resign Tyler Hansbro and Chuck Hayes and roll with them then Boozer.

Yes, Hans>Boozer. However, taken into context, Raps second unit might be Byombo-Hans-Ross-Wright-Joseph + JJ in the mix. Which means too little scoring, especially from bigs. No one would give two shits about guarding Byombo and Hans, hence the offense would be way too predictable and it would rely only on perimeter players.

[thead]

wonder if we could snag Boris Diaw now that the Spurs have David West

[mcHAPPY]

Yes, Hans>Boozer. However, taken into context, Raps second unit might be Byombo-Hans-Ross-Wright-Joseph + JJ in the mix. Which means too little scoring, especially from bigs. No one would give two shits about guarding Byombo and Hans, hence the offense would be way too predictable and it would rely only on perimeter players.

That is a real concern given Casey's penchant for 5on/5off line changes.

[Henry_Chinaski]

Why not sign or Trade Luis Scola from Indiana? he is excellent P&R setter and great passer...should be benefit the new starting line-up and save JV to stay around paint.

I agree. If Ujiri is looking for scoring off the bench, then Scola is a better solution than Boozer. Scola is a high BBall IQ player, very skilled at the low post. Very slow and a bad defender now, but better than Boozer fo shizle.

EDIT: Boozer is better at rebounding. So, I don't know. Discussions about signing Boozer is starting to depress me.

[guyroch]

David West opted out of $12 million to sign with the San Antonio Spurs for $1.4 million

[mcHAPPY]

wonder if we could snag Boris Diaw now that the Spurs have David West

Maybe he could force a trade if he was given free buffets for life?

[Primer]

While we're on the topic of fading bigs to sign for the vet min, What is Amare doing? He'd probably be a better bench big than Boozer.

[WJF]

While we're on the topic of fading bigs to sign for the vet min, What is Amare doing? He'd probably be a better bench big than Boozer.

You know I think I would take Amare on a 1 year deal....might not work out that bad.

He is only turning 33 in November, although he has had his injury concerns, he is as healthy as he is going to be and would be nice for 20-25 minutes a night.....and he would be happy with those minutes.

Concern is if he can play 70 games this year or not.

[alaxative]

Boozer would be a depressing acquisition.

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[Cody73]

Amare is still around?


Also, I agree with McHappy. I liked Jason Smith from Day 1.

[enlightenment]

MEH. ALL THE PF OPTIONS ARE MEH.

except Terrence Jones. Get 'er done Masai, I hear Rockets need a PG.

[WJF]

I feel like I am the only one that thinks Terrence Jones is not that good. Maybe is is because he was injured for most of the year, but I just don't feel the love. I am not against the guy, but there are a few posters who are all over him.

[mcHAPPY]

First rumour I've read on Anderson outside of Pelicans blogs:

27 mins ago - via Twitter
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Jordan Schultz: Also hearing Suns may be pursuing Ryan Anderson, among other 4s. Anderson is a premier stretch 4 and still just 27 years old. Good passer 2.

He is (or was) a decent rebounder as well.

Defense is meh at best.

[Just Is]

Nahhh, I'm desperate.

The free agent pool is nearly evaporated.

Who are the Raps going to sign for less than $4.1M?

Hansbrough
Boozer
Bargnani? (lol)
Serephin? (more C)
Maxiell? (no)
Jason Smith? (I wouldn't mind actually)
Glen Davis? (I'd rather Bargnani - for real)
Nazr? (I believe he ran out of day passes from the home)
Gooden? (I believe Raps are only team he hasn't played for)
Jerebko? (There can only be 1 Jonas.... but if JV was cool, I'd consider)
Scola? (meh)
Amar'e? (Going for the vet minimum on Clippers... book it)
Tele-tubby-vic? (OK - need more D though)

JUST because it would be funny if we got him back AND still had the Knicks Pick.

...but yeah, I'd bring back Hansbro.

[mrmarket]

It's a market of diminishing returns ATM IMO. Raps don't necessarily need the PF to be primarily an offensive player. I would sign hansbro again since he gets to the line so much. He was effective in limited minutes last year and with a bit more usage I can see him doing decent in a backup role. Maybe the better avenue to still to go after a scorer in the style of lou williams, like marcus thornton, nick young to address the need that way instead.