Posted by islesfan:

My favorite unexpected moves were trading for Francis and Mo T.

Isiah's unexpected moves:

1) The hit in Frye's minutes

2) The hit from Mardy Collins

3) The hit on Anucha

Lets all pray for Randolph.

The thing that some of us can't seem to get is that this is just the type of deal that I was talking about earlier today in another thread. Isiah always does this. Every year he comes up with someone. He may not be a lot of things, but can there be any doubt about his resources when it comes to getting young talent like this?

All we hear around his is criticism of isiah, but for once it's nice to see that many are appreciative of a shrewd move like this. Only some around here still want to take the hard line approach.

Posted by islesfan:

Posted by nixluva:

The thing that some of us can't seem to get is that this is just the type of deal that I was talking about earlier today in another thread. Isiah always does this. Every year he comes up with someone. He may not be a lot of things, but can there be any doubt about his resources when it comes to getting young talent like this?

All we hear around his is criticism of isiah, but for once it's nice to see that many are appreciative of a shrewd move like this. Only some around here still want to take the hard line approach.

He always does what? How many guys has he gotten on the cheap that have stuck and played a big role?

Hey man it's a gamble. You think it's supposed to be automatic when you pick up these guys? Woods actually was a decent player and I wouldn't have minded if we kept him. Butler got the attention of SA, now whether he pans out or not they felt strongly enough to go get him. Honestly, I really don't know why you even bother anymore. Why do you even care what this team does. NOTHING that happens ever get's even a small positive remark from you. It's all bad and there's nothing anyone can do that will change your mind.

The thing you can't bring yourself to admit is that this was a shrewd move and Isiah should get a little credit for thinking outside the box.

Posted by joec32033:

Posted by islesfan:

Where exactly does this major project fit?

That is my main question. Now if we were able to package Frye and say the 22 pick for like the 13th pick, or something in the lower lotto range and we grab someone like Jeff Green or Corey Brewer.

Joe, I agree with you about getting Green, but theres no chance he'll be available at 13. The guy is putting a hell of a postseason together, I thin he's worked himself into the top8 of the lotto now.

This is the year of the small fwd. Lots of nice players coming out this year. Isiah should pick up one unless someone drops that shouldn't.

>>jackie "san antone pine soul brother #1" who?

Raisin toast spit-take.

Sorry if this has been asked before, but what does that 2-ear contract imply ? Does it end at the end of next season, or one more year after that ? Will he be a restricted or unrestricted FA then ?

Thanks for clarifying that

Posted by TheSage:

Just a point of correction-according to the Times-he would be eligible for the playoffs.

i knew this... anyone as a FA is eligible for the playoffs if they have NOT played with another team this season. if they have played for another squad, the deadline to switch teams, by trade or waiving, was march 1

the rule did get adjusted...not sure of the specifics though