BRIGGS wrote:I think he is probably not attainable and wouldve been perfect--I think if there was a chance to make that happen--its time has come and passed.Other guys I would look at that are attainable and possibly cheap
Carl Landry(he would be #1 at this point because hes battle tested and I dont see where hes going with the kIngs)
Marreese Speights
Darrel Arthur
Nazr Mohammed(ending at 6.8mm)
Craig Smith
Tyrus Thomas--I would be willing to spend the long term green on him.
We need a piece--to bad we didnt jump on Thompson when there was light there. I dont agree with taking a passive stance becasue there will be other teams trying to get an available post guy who can play. I still think Landry would be the best bet because of cost pass production age contract.
I think you can cross Carl Landry off the list too, as the latest rumours according to hoopsworld (I know, no guarantee) is that the rockets want him back and may even be willing to trade Brooks to get him. I doubt they do actually trade brooks, but if the rockets have an interest in Landry then we're screwed because they have more tradeable assets than us. I guess the Kings are going with Thompson as their PF for the foreseeable future.
I wish we could of got Ty Chandler during the offseason, but unfortunately the Mavs were keen to get him. I'm not sure about trading for those players you mentioned (though I'll admit I haven't really watched Craig Smith or Darrel Arthur). Hmm, at this point I'd rather just cut/trade for nothing Mason Jr and either sign a d-league player, or see if Josh Boone wants to join us from China, and then make a move nearer the trade deadline once we know whats happening or at the very least can cut Eddy Curry (at long last!).