RonRon wrote:Zach Lowe: Multiple sources say Rudez is getting $1.1M next year from Pacers. Puts total salary for now at ~ $69.3M, less than $8M below tax. Twitter @ZachLowe_NBA

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Damjan Rudez | Forward
Team: Indiana Pacers
Age / DOB: (28) / 6/17/1986
Ht / Wt: 6'10' / 201
College: Croatia

comparable to Gordon Hayward with less athleticism but very good handle/ability to penetrate off the dribble/Peja Stojagavic/Turkelo, Mike Millerhis shot is Novak 2.0 and off the dribble + jump shot's, 50% 3pter in Europe

At the 1.1m, that would be a complete steal

If they make a swing for Rhondo and keep Lance, with a hungry HIBBERT, that is pretty damn tough

No one else, likes this move by the Pacer's?
I think they found a gem considering his skill sets, size, and contract

He is a sharp shooter, that can play with and off the ball, a very good handle especially for his size, quick first step, 6-10 and looks strong *is a man not a developing boy entering the NBA*
Looking back at players like Novak, compared to players like this and Danny Green, that extra skill set or skill sets, changes the entire ability of the player and more importantly the entire TEAM
At 1.1m and costing NO DRAFT picks, I think this is easily one of the easy steals of the entire year

djsunyc wrote:damn ron...you want to be a raptors fan? i can hook you up lol...

Love Connection?

“@ESPNSteinLine: Trading for Lin all about asset(s) you can get from Houston WITH Lin. Teams with cap space want the future pick or prize that comes with him”

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The process continues, Intense days with a lot to think about & consider. Have a great weekend everyone

yellowboy90 wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:

“@ESPNSteinLine: Trading for Lin all about asset(s) you can get from Houston WITH Lin. Teams with cap space want the future pick or prize that comes with him”

Honestly, if I am the knicks I would try to get in on a 3-way deal in order to get an asset to for taking Lin contract and paying him $15M. The knicks need future second rd picks so why not try to pull in Lin for the expiring contracts the knicks have.

yellowboy90 wrote:On paper, move over OKC the CLippers are the second best team in the West. Clips just picked up Spencer Hawes who I think is a perfect fit for them because he can play with Griffin as a 5 and Jordan as a 4. My goodness. If they pick up old man Peirce as a Diaw type(minus the D) I see them making a run. IF CHris Paul can't make it over the hump(WCF) this year my goodness

Hawes has a disgusting .069 WS48 for his career. Arches a brow.

yellowboy90 wrote:

mreinman wrote:

yellowboy90 wrote:On paper, move over OKC the CLippers are the second best team in the West. Clips just picked up Spencer Hawes who I think is a perfect fit for them because he can play with Griffin as a 5 and Jordan as a 4. My goodness. If they pick up old man Peirce as a Diaw type(minus the D) I see them making a run. IF CHris Paul can't make it over the hump(WCF) this year my goodness

Hawes has a disgusting .069 WS48 for his career. Arches a brow.

Yeah, I saw that but I think in this role he will fit well not being ask to be a starter or a top contributor. This is not like Bargs where he doesn't rebound, pass, or defends. He should gel in that line up and if he doesn't well then there is no hope.

We will see. Do not have high hopes for him though. CP3 def has a lot of pressure on him next year.

Kobe-Melo-Pau-Randle I don't think can work unless Nash is dumped. There is nothing. Randle is unproven and Kobe is an ass.

Melo to Chicago has lost much of its luster in the media but seems to be the best team for Melo for next year.

I love the idea of Lebron in NY next year but too many things have to happen. The idea of him back in Clev is a good one.
Bosh in Houston makes sense as long as they can keep Chandler.

Fans are calling them attention divas but NOTHING CAN HAPPEN BEFORE JULY 10TH.
Melo and Lebron's decisions will start the domino effect.

Lebron leaves Miami. Buh-Bye. Where you ask? He boils it down to Lakers, Cavs and Knicks.

Stay with me.........

Because Riles is in a pickle he needs a starphuch for one year. He needs a Name. He needs Amare..............Sign and trade Amare for Lebron.

Riles loses Bosh at the same time so he has a ton of room. He signs Deng. HE can at least parade a core of Wade, Amare, Deng. THat core could compete for the 8th seed and Riles can sell the future and say what a great job Sprolestra did!!!

What drives this is Lebron is leaving. Riles don't have to take back Amare, and Lebron can go to Cleveland. Riles can get a good deal from Clev but they don't have to deal with Miami, all they need to do is dump Jack. BTW, he would be more productive for Miami than Amare, but not the starphuch. Stat can go on about being back to form, leading the team to playoffs, etc.

This is not a "dark horse", its just a conceptual "STAB IN THE DARK".......