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ALTRNTV · 06-19-2008, 02:38 PM

Discuss. kdhskjhfkajs

stiizy · 06-19-2008, 02:42 PM

Nice!!!..............

So i haven't been paying attention but who are some good prospects for the draft this year??

kouki_s14 · 06-19-2008, 02:44 PM

Beasley or Rose?

***enkei2k*** · 06-19-2008, 02:50 PM

everybody saying the bulls gonna get rose cuz they need a point. i'm secretly hoping/praying that my hometown knicks don't mess it up now that isiah is finally outta here. hopefully they'll get a good pick and skip the italian danillo guy that d'antoni is so fond of.

*revat619* · 06-19-2008, 02:55 PM

As a Laker fan, i will discuss my team.

We need to go after Artest. He's a head case, but think about the added defensive prowess and physicality we'd get. If Phil Jackson could keep Rodman under control (and i use the term under control loosely) Artest will be a piece of cake

Rob's S14 · 06-19-2008, 02:55 PM

I see the Bull taking Rose. They have so many forwards already and if they didn't already trade Deng or Thomas already I wouldn't think they'd be inclined to now. Plus after all the success of CP3 and Deron it would be real hard to pass up on a PG that could be the piece they are missing.

Hinrich still has value and there are so many teams that need true PG's so I think that's where they're headed.

Xandy Boosts · 06-19-2008, 02:59 PM

I hope the Lakers don't trade Odom

besides the finals, he looked GREAT ever since we got Gasol. I want to see Bynum, Gasol, and Odom work together....

List of 2008 Free Agents, Restricted and Unrestricted
ETO = Early Termination Option; P = Player Option; T = Team Option

Quote:

Atlanta Hawks
Restricted: Josh Childress, Jeremy Richardson, Josh Smith, Salim Stoudamire, Mario West
Unrestricted: None
Limited Salary Protection: None

Boston Celtics
Restricted: Tony Allen
Unrestricted: P.J. Brown, Sam Cassell, Eddie House, Scot Pollard, James Posey (P)
Limited Salary Protection: Leon Powe

Charlotte Bobcats
Restricted: Jermareo Davidson (T), Ryan Hollins, Emeka Okafor
Unrestricted: Derek Anderson, Earl Boykins, Othella Harrington (T)
Limited Salary Protection: None

Chicago Bulls
Restricted: Luol Deng, Demetris Nichols, Ben Gordon
Unrestricted: Shannon Brown, Chris Duhon
Limited Salary Protection: JamesOn Curry

Cleveland Cavaliers
Restricted: Daniel Gibson, Dwayne Jones, Delonte West
Unrestricted: Devin Brown
Limited Salary Protection: Lance Allred, Billy Thomas

Dallas Mavericks
Restricted: Jose Juan Barea
Unrestricted: Malik Allen, Devean George, Eddie Jones (P), Juwan Howard, Tyronn Lue, Jamaal Magloire, Antoine Wright
Limited Salary Protection: Brandon Bass

Denver Nuggets
Restricted: Yakhouba Diawara, J.R. Smith
Unrestricted: Anthony Carter, Allen Iverson (ETO), Eduardo Najera
Limited Salary Protection: Bobby Jones, Taurean Green

Detroit Pistons
Restricted: Alex Acker, Walter Herrmann
Unrestricted: Juan Dixon, Jarvis Hayes, Lindsey Hunter, Theo Ratliff
Limited Salary Protection: None

Golden State Warriors
Restricted: Kelenna Azubuike (P), Andris Biedrins, Monta Ellis, C.J. Watson
Unrestricted: Matt Barnes, Austin Croshere, Baron Davis (ETO), Patrick O'Bryant, Mickael Pietrus
Limited Salary Protection: None

Houston Rockets
Restricted: Carl Landry, Steve Novak (T)
Unrestricted: Dikembe Mutombo
Limited Salary Protection: Mike Harris, Loren Woods

Indiana Pacers
Restricted: David Harrison, Andre Owens
Unrestricted: Flip Murray, Jermaine O'Neal (ETO), Kareem Rush
Limited Salary Protection: None

Los Angeles Clippers
Restricted: Paul Davis, Nick Fazekas, Shaun Livingston, Marcus Williams
Unrestricted: Elton Brand (ETO), Dan Dickau, Corey Maggette (ETO), Smush Parker, Quinton Ross
Limited Salary Protection: Josh Powell

Los Angeles Lakers
Restricted: DJ Mbenga, Ronny Turiaf, Sasha Vujacic
Unrestricted: Trevor Ariza (P), Chris Mihm (P), Ira Newble
Limited Salary Protection: Coby Karl

Memphis Grizzlies
Restricted: Andre Brown, Juan Carlos Navarro
Unrestricted: Kwame Brown, Casey Jacobsen
Limited Salary Protection: None

Miami Heat
Restricted: Blake Ahearn, Chris Quinn, Kasib Powell, Dorell Wright
Unrestricted: Earl Barron, Ricky Davis, Shawn Marion (ETO), Alonzo Mourning, Jason Williams
Limited Salary Protection: Joel Anthony, Alexander Johnson, Stephane Lasme

Milwaukee Bucks
Restricted: Ersan Ilyasova, Awvee Storey (T)
Unrestricted: Royal Ivey, Michael Ruffin, Jake Voskuhl
Limited Salary Protection: Ramon Sessions

Minnesota Timberwolves
Restricted: Ryan Gomes, Craig Smith, Chris Richard, Kirk Snyder, Sebastian Telfair
Unrestricted: Michael Doleac
Limited Salary Protection: None

New Jersey Nets
Restricted: Nenad Krstic
Unrestricted: Darrell Armstrong, DeSagana Diop, Bostjan Nachbar, Stromile Swift (P)
Limited Salary Protection: Keith Van Horn

New Orleans Hornets
Restricted: None
Unrestricted: Chris Andersen, Ryan Bowen, Melvin Ely (P), Jannero Pargo (P), Bonzi Wells
Limited Salary Protection: None

New York Knicks
Restricted: Randolph Morris
Unrestricted: Fred Jones, Stephon Marbury (ETO)
Limited Salary Protection: None

Orlando Magic
Restricted: James Augustine
Unrestricted: Carlos Arroyo, Keith Bogans (P), Keyon Dooling, Maurice Evans, Adonal Foyle (P), Pat Garrity
Limited Salary Protection: Marcin Gortat

Philadelphia 76ers
Restricted: Louis Amundson, Herbert Hill, Andre Iguodala, Shavlik Randolph, Louis Williams
Unrestricted: Calvin Booth (P), Kevin Ollie
Limited Salary Protection: None

Phoenix Suns
Restricted: None
Unrestricted: Gordan Giricek, Grant Hill (P), Linton Johnson, Sean Marks, Eric Piatkowski, Brian Skinner
Limited Salary Protection: D.J. Strawberry

Portland Trail Blazers
Restricted: Von Wafer
Unrestricted: James Jones (P), Raef LaFrentz (ETO)
Limited Salary Protection: None

Sacramento Kings
Restricted: None
Unrestricted: Ron Artest (ETO), Kenny Thomas (ETO), Beno Udrih, Anthony Johnson, Lorenzen Wright
Limited Salary Protection: None

San Antonio Spurs
Restricted: None
Unrestricted: Brent Barry (P), Michael Finley, Robert Horry, DerMarr Johnson, Damon Stoudamire, Kurt Thomas, Jacque Vaughn (P)
Limited Salary Protection: None

Seattle SuperSonics
Restricted: Mickael Gelabale, Robert Swift
Unrestricted: Ronald Dupree, Francisco Elson
Limited Salary Protection: Adrian Griffin

Toronto Raptors
Restricted: Jose Calderon, Carlos Delfino
Unrestricted: Primoz Brezec, Rasho Nesterovic (P)
Limited Salary Protection: Jamario Moon

Utah Jazz
Restricted: C.J. Miles, Paul Millsap (T)
Unrestricted: Jason Hart (P)
Limited Salary Protection: None

Washington Wizards
Restricted: Non
Unrestricted: Gilbert Arenas (ETO), Antawn Jamison, Roger Mason
Limited Salary Protection: None

ALTRNTV · 06-19-2008, 02:59 PM

I have always liked Artest, and if he does opt-out
of his contract in Sacramento, I want him in LA. He
actually plays hard nose defense, and brings attitude,
something the Lakers desperately need.

I want to resign Vujacic, Ariza, and Turiaf out of our
free agents.

Xandy Boosts · 06-19-2008, 03:03 PM

Did you guys see Artest with his shirt? It said Property of Sacramento? or someshit? I LOLed haha

EDIT: Okay I finally found the article

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playof...=Lakers-080618

Quote:

The Lakers would like to bring in Sacramento's Ron Artest, who attended a few Lakers games at Staples Center in these playoffs and was in the TD Banknorth Garden on Tuesday. He was wearing a "Property of Kings" t-shirt, and he'll remain that way unless he opts out of his contract this summer. He said he doesn't plan to do so.

I'm guessing he's saying that because of breach of contract reasons. Till July 1st, I still believe he'll opt out.

stiizy · 06-19-2008, 03:07 PM

Not being a newb but i had no idea grant hill was still in the league he old as shit now

ALTRNTV · 06-19-2008, 03:11 PM

He plays for the Suns, he still has a couple good years
left in him. He was dope back in the day, before his
injuries.

"Grant Hill drinks Sprite?"

stiizy · 06-19-2008, 03:19 PM

yea i remember i had the grant hill Fila's in like 90 something haha

racepar1 · 06-19-2008, 03:23 PM

Phil had BETTER work TIRELESSLY with the whole team on defense this offseason. It is going to be pretty much the same situation next year as it was this year if we don't drastically improve the lakers defense. Maybe we should even go after some defensively minded asst coaches in the offseason. Radmonovic needs to leave, he is wayyyyyy too spotty. I would like to keep sasha and farmar as they made some key differences in some playoff games this year. Mihm is almost certainly gone, and it wouldn't hurt to lose mbenga as long as we can pick up another power forward to back-up ronny. I like walton, so I would like to see him stay, but I wouldn't refuse to listen to trade offers for him. Odom should stay unless we can get something spectacular for him. We don't need a major overhaul like we did in the last offseason, just a few adjustments and a LOT of work on the defense.

ALTRNTV · 06-19-2008, 03:27 PM

I forgot to mention I want Walton out. He had
one good season 2 seasons ago, then he went
to shit. I also want Radmanovic out.

I'd like to give LO another chance, but he's way
too inconsistent.

The team to watch out for this season is Portland.

Dutchmalmiss · 06-19-2008, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stiizy

yea i remember i had the grant hill Fila's in like 90 something haha

I was rocking a pair of these back in '97

stiizy · 06-19-2008, 03:30 PM

i agree with you guys about them leaving but i also think we need to toughin up the scariness out of gasol he plays with no confidence

Rob's S14 · 06-19-2008, 03:30 PM

How could you not know Grant Hill was in the league...did you miss the playoffs?

Yeah, the Lakers are gonna have a tough off season. They can't keep the same team. I think they will keep Turiaf and Ariza and let the rest go to clear cap room. They'll still have to make a trade but if Artest opts out, he'll for sure be leaving money on the table to sign with the Lakers and I don't know if he's really willing to do that.

stiizy · 06-19-2008, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutchmalmiss

I was rocking a pair of these back in '97

haha i was talking bout these but i remember those...

ALTRNTV · 06-19-2008, 03:32 PM

I think the chance to win a title will play heavily
into Artest's mind. They better re-sign Sasha and Ariza.

I also had the Grant Hill Filas back in like 7th grade. lol

kouki_s14 · 06-19-2008, 04:02 PM

Laker Exit Interviews

http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/08exitinterviews.html

Rob's S14 · 06-19-2008, 04:32 PM

I'll have to check those at home...blocked at work. It's funny when I think of "exit interviews" all the pops into my head is going HR if you quit/get fired...haha.

DUFFM4N · 06-19-2008, 05:10 PM

i miss nick van exel

*revat619* · 06-19-2008, 05:11 PM

I honestly see us resigning Ariza, Mbenga, Turiaf and Vujacic.

Rodmonavic, Walton, and Mihm are all gone.

Rob, when you see the interviews, thats essentially what it is as far as im concerned. Well except for Kobe's interview. His is more like "Who do YOU think we should fire/rehire" lol

Xandy Boosts · 06-19-2008, 06:11 PM

Mihm picked up his player option but I wonder if he can get traded to a team for cap relief.

Walton and Rad still have years left on their contract, so they won't be gone. Hard to trade as well.

*revat619* · 06-19-2008, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xandy Boosts

Mihm picked up his player option but I wonder if he can get traded to a team for cap relief.

Walton and Rad still have years left on their contract, so they won't be gone. Hard to trade as well.

shit. you're right.

I soo wish we could just buy them out....

ALTRNTV · 06-19-2008, 08:02 PM

Walton and Radmanovic have huge contracts that no one would want to have on their team. Getting rid of them would be hard.

OptionZero · 06-19-2008, 08:04 PM

I can report on the Warriors.

Lots of isht in flux.

Under contract for sure next year:
Al Harrington
Stephen Jackson
Kosta Perovic
Marco Belinelli
Brandan Wright

Restricted Free Agents:
Kelenna Azubuike (just opted out of 2nd year of his K)
Monta Ellis
Andris Biedrins
Matt Barnes
Patrick O'Bryant
CJ Watson

Unrestricted:
Mickael Pietrus

And there's Baron Davis, who can opt out of the $17.4M final year of his contract by June 30. After that date (or before, if he gives written notice), he opt-out disappears.

Outlook:
Baron Davis will not opt out. No one else can pay him $17.4M, no one else would want to. He will try to get an extension, but the Warriors won't want to spend much, so he will only get one if he gives the team a massive discount. Otherwise, he'll play out the year and we'll see.

Given that Baron's staying, the Warriors are over the cap. Off the top of my head I don't have the exact payroll figure with Baron, but last time i looked we had more than enough money to re-sign Ellis and Biedrins to starting salaries of around $8-9M EACH. After that, we'd have about $5m to play with.
About $2M will go to Azubuike, another $1.5M will go to the #14 pick, and anything left will go to our second rounders, undrafted FAs, or low level veterans to fill out the bench.

Projected depth chart:

PG- Baron, Ellis, Watson
SG- Ellis, Azubuike, Belinelli
SF- Jackson, Azubuike
PF- Harrington, Wright
C- Biedrins, Perovic

Draft Outlook:
We need either a massive upgrade at PF or depth everywhere. Backup SF or C is a bigger need than backup PG/SG.

We should have our pick of Mareese Speights, Brandon Rush, or Donte Green. I'd be happy with any of them in that order.

We'll also look at Chris Douglas-Roberts, Kosta Perovic, Darrel Arthur, but I wouldn't take any of that 3 above the first 3. Everyone else would be quite a reach.

Gnnr · 06-19-2008, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kouki_s14

Beasley or Rose?

It could be Mayo at #2....wha wha whaaat!?

http://www.miamiherald.com/594/story/574036.html

Some interesting comments on that page.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xandy Boosts

I hope the Lakers don't trade Odom

I think it wouldn't be such a bad idea.

Anyone up for discussing Team USA in the Olympic FIBA basketball? The 12 man roster has yet to be decided.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/column...TeamUSA-080615

Vision Garage · 06-19-2008, 11:02 PM

Yea, no one would want Walton cuz he really sucks. Radmonavich is inconsistant. Mihm is needs to get back into the game. Lakers will come back strong. Spurs will be in the playoffs.

I really want to see how the suns will do.

BOROSUN · 06-19-2008, 11:27 PM

knicks needs to trade or rid of.
1#randolph <---jsus get rid of this guy
2#curry
3#crawford
4#Q richardson
5#james

jefferies
malik rose til 09
starburry til 09 ( i hope they keep him)

they need to get
augustin and mayo
artest
a healthy j o'neil
knicks need is another ewing.

06-19-2008, 02:50 PM	#4
*enkei2k* Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: over the river and through the woods Age: 36 Posts: 7,160 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	everybody saying the bulls gonna get rose cuz they need a point. i'm secretly hoping/praying that my hometown knicks don't mess it up now that isiah is finally outta here. hopefully they'll get a good pick and skip the italian danillo guy that d'antoni is so fond of. __________________ Ask enkei2k xquizitditz

06-19-2008, 02:55 PM	#5
revat619 Retired General Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,672 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	As a Laker fan, i will discuss my team. We need to go after Artest. He's a head case, but think about the added defensive prowess and physicality we'd get. If Phil Jackson could keep Rodman under control (and i use the term under control loosely) Artest will be a piece of cake __________________ www.Jspec.com www.SpeedAlliance.com www.PoweredByMax.net Instagram: @rjsladerade

06-19-2008, 05:10 PM	#22
DUFFM4N Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern California...where i stretch out haters like a bad thong Age: 37 Posts: 7,371 Trader Rating: (40) Rides Gallery: DUFFM4N Feedback Score: 40 reviews	i miss nick van exel __________________ *things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who HUSTLE* CLICK HERE FOR MY BLOG

06-19-2008, 05:11 PM	#23
revat619 Retired General Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,672 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I honestly see us resigning Ariza, Mbenga, Turiaf and Vujacic. Rodmonavic, Walton, and Mihm are all gone. Rob, when you see the interviews, thats essentially what it is as far as im concerned. Well except for Kobe's interview. His is more like "Who do YOU think we should fire/rehire" lol __________________ www.Jspec.com www.SpeedAlliance.com www.PoweredByMax.net Instagram: @rjsladerade

06-19-2008, 06:11 PM	#24
Xandy Boosts Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Long beach Age: 35 Posts: 1,003 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Mihm picked up his player option but I wonder if he can get traded to a team for cap relief. Walton and Rad still have years left on their contract, so they won't be gone. Hard to trade as well. __________________ it's a RUCKUS life

06-19-2008, 02:38 PM	#1
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2008-2008 NBA Off-Season Thread Discuss. kdhskjhfkajs

06-19-2008, 02:42 PM	#2
stiizy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NYC Age: 39 Posts: 6,332 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice!!!.............. So i haven't been paying attention but who are some good prospects for the draft this year??

06-19-2008, 02:44 PM	#3
kouki_s14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,550 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Beasley or Rose?

06-19-2008, 02:55 PM	#6
Rob's S14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fountain Valley, CA Age: 40 Posts: 1,198 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I see the Bull taking Rose. They have so many forwards already and if they didn't already trade Deng or Thomas already I wouldn't think they'd be inclined to now. Plus after all the success of CP3 and Deron it would be real hard to pass up on a PG that could be the piece they are missing. Hinrich still has value and there are so many teams that need true PG's so I think that's where they're headed.

06-19-2008, 02:59 PM	#8
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have always liked Artest, and if he does opt-out of his contract in Sacramento, I want him in LA. He actually plays hard nose defense, and brings attitude, something the Lakers desperately need. I want to resign Vujacic, Ariza, and Turiaf out of our free agents.

06-19-2008, 03:07 PM	#10
stiizy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NYC Age: 39 Posts: 6,332 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Not being a newb but i had no idea grant hill was still in the league he old as shit now

06-19-2008, 03:11 PM	#11
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	He plays for the Suns, he still has a couple good years left in him. He was dope back in the day, before his injuries. "*Grant Hill drinks Sprite*?"

06-19-2008, 03:19 PM	#12
stiizy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NYC Age: 39 Posts: 6,332 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yea i remember i had the grant hill Fila's in like 90 something haha

06-19-2008, 03:23 PM	#13
racepar1 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,006 Trader Rating: (106) Rides Gallery: racepar1 Feedback Score: 106 reviews	Phil had BETTER work TIRELESSLY with the whole team on defense this offseason. It is going to be pretty much the same situation next year as it was this year if we don't drastically improve the lakers defense. Maybe we should even go after some defensively minded asst coaches in the offseason. Radmonovic needs to leave, he is wayyyyyy too spotty. I would like to keep sasha and farmar as they made some key differences in some playoff games this year. Mihm is almost certainly gone, and it wouldn't hurt to lose mbenga as long as we can pick up another power forward to back-up ronny. I like walton, so I would like to see him stay, but I wouldn't refuse to listen to trade offers for him. Odom should stay unless we can get something spectacular for him. We don't need a major overhaul like we did in the last offseason, just a few adjustments and a LOT of work on the defense.

06-19-2008, 03:27 PM	#14
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I forgot to mention I want Walton out. He had one good season 2 seasons ago, then he went to shit. I also want Radmanovic out. I'd like to give LO another chance, but he's way too inconsistent. The team to watch out for this season is Portland.

06-19-2008, 03:30 PM	#16
stiizy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NYC Age: 39 Posts: 6,332 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i agree with you guys about them leaving but i also think we need to toughin up the scariness out of gasol he plays with no confidence

06-19-2008, 03:32 PM	#19
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think the chance to win a title will play heavily into Artest's mind. They better re-sign Sasha and Ariza. I also had the Grant Hill Filas back in like 7th grade. lol

06-19-2008, 04:02 PM	#20
kouki_s14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,550 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Laker Exit Interviews http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/08exitinterviews.html

06-19-2008, 04:32 PM	#21
Rob's S14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fountain Valley, CA Age: 40 Posts: 1,198 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I'll have to check those at home...blocked at work. It's funny when I think of "exit interviews" all the pops into my head is going HR if you quit/get fired...haha.

06-19-2008, 08:02 PM	#26
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Walton and Radmanovic have huge contracts that no one would want to have on their team. Getting rid of them would be hard.

06-19-2008, 08:04 PM	#27
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 37 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I can report on the Warriors. Lots of isht in flux. Under contract for sure next year: Al Harrington Stephen Jackson Kosta Perovic Marco Belinelli Brandan Wright Restricted Free Agents: Kelenna Azubuike (just opted out of 2nd year of his K) Monta Ellis Andris Biedrins Matt Barnes Patrick O'Bryant CJ Watson Unrestricted: Mickael Pietrus And there's Baron Davis, who can opt out of the $17.4M final year of his contract by June 30. After that date (or before, if he gives written notice), he opt-out disappears. Outlook: Baron Davis will not opt out. No one else can pay him $17.4M, no one else would want to. He will try to get an extension, but the Warriors won't want to spend much, so he will only get one if he gives the team a massive discount. Otherwise, he'll play out the year and we'll see. Given that Baron's staying, the Warriors are over the cap. Off the top of my head I don't have the exact payroll figure with Baron, but last time i looked we had more than enough money to re-sign Ellis and Biedrins to starting salaries of around $8-9M EACH. After that, we'd have about $5m to play with. About $2M will go to Azubuike, another $1.5M will go to the #14 pick, and anything left will go to our second rounders, undrafted FAs, or low level veterans to fill out the bench. Projected depth chart: PG- Baron, Ellis, Watson SG- Ellis, Azubuike, Belinelli SF- Jackson, Azubuike PF- Harrington, Wright C- Biedrins, Perovic Draft Outlook: We need either a massive upgrade at PF or depth everywhere. Backup SF or C is a bigger need than backup PG/SG. We should have our pick of Mareese Speights, Brandon Rush, or Donte Green. I'd be happy with any of them in that order. We'll also look at Chris Douglas-Roberts, Kosta Perovic, Darrel Arthur, but I wouldn't take any of that 3 above the first 3. Everyone else would be quite a reach.

06-19-2008, 11:02 PM	#29
Vision Garage Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USDM Land Posts: 1,799 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Yea, no one would want Walton cuz he really sucks. Radmonavich is inconsistant. Mihm is needs to get back into the game. Lakers will come back strong. Spurs will be in the playoffs. I really want to see how the suns will do. __________________

06-19-2008, 11:27 PM	#30
BOROSUN Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: two legit to quit Age: 41 Posts: 5,211 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	knicks needs to trade or rid of. 1#randolph <---jsus get rid of this guy 2#curry 3#crawford 4#Q richardson 5#james jefferies malik rose til 09 starburry til 09 ( i hope they keep him) they need to get augustin and mayo artest a healthy j o'neil knicks need is another ewing.

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