Well, maybe you're not getting my point.


Most, if not ALL teams looking to make a legitimate playoff push don't rely on rookies to play significant minutes...ESPECIALLY at the Center position, where Frye will get time at.

If, however, you think Isiah's goal is to stay competitive this year, and wait until the deadline to consider making possible moves, then you'd be absolutely right and I'd agree.

I guess I was expecting more to see the team finalized within the next few months, but maybe I was being to idealistic...

Posted by JohnWallace44:

The truth is that if this team is coached well we have the pieces to be successful this year.

Steph - Nate
Q-Rich - Craw
TT - Ariza
Frye - JYD - Lee - Taylor
Rose - James - Sweets

Really this is a big talent jump from last year

I see it like this at the 4 and 5.IMHO
Rose - Taylor - Sweets - Lee -
James - Frye - JYD


[Edited by - rvhoss on 07/17/2005 20:33:09]

[Edited by - rvhoss on 07/17/2005 20:33:32]

I agree...unless sweets is head and shoulders above the rest, he's gone.

I think Rose is staying because of his leadership and Lee has proven that he will be dependable with his athleticism and activity around the boards.

I know everyone says JYD this and JYD that. but rose is the same player (right down to salary amount and length) with one major difference.

more rings.

Mo and Sweets are the same player as well...it's just a matter of who wants it more...they both are post up players (though Mo is head and shoulders better at it, while sweets has a much need ability to get to the line).

I just don't know what's going to happen. But a two for one trade would be lovely. But, at this point, even if we don't get anything back, I think we are set.

Posted by bobs3304:

Well, maybe you're not getting my point.


Most, if not ALL teams looking to make a legitimate playoff push don't rely on rookies to play significant minutes...ESPECIALLY at the Center position, where Frye will get time at.

If, however, you think Isiah's goal is to stay competitive this year, and wait until the deadline to consider making possible moves, then you'd be absolutely right and I'd agree.

I guess I was expecting more to see the team finalized within the next few months, but maybe I was being to idealistic...

I honestly think the goal will be to stay competitive, above .500, early this year, make a splash at the deadline to build a playoff run. If there's no one there at the deadline, play the rooks, get two more quality draft picks.

I don't think this team is a finished product at all, but I don't think the next move is coming for a while. Expiring deals don't look as attractive until mid-season.