I wanted Dragic b4 he Lowry went down, hoping to trade for him, or sign him, as I thought Lin would never get PT with Dantoni's dog house b4 Linsanity.
However, his value has risen a lot since, I don't think we will be able to attain a player like him.
I honestly still think Dragic is the better player but Lin is a great story, and is the money maker.
So its a no brainer for Dolan.
I think there are too many needs for us to focus before another PG, although Dragic would be able to play some SG with his size, and is young.
They have 2 PGs that are great for their future in Dragic and Lowry.
Lowry doesn't cost much, in the 5m area, and I think Houston will retain Dragic.
They might package one for "Star" but since Dragic has good size, I think they might keep both.
Kevin Martin is an expiring contract with Dalembert for next year.
They both add up to about Amare's contract, I wonder if there will be any interest.
Since they have Chandler Parsons, Budlinger, and RFA Courtney Lee all playing well together with Dragic and Lowery at the PG,SG,SF
While they probably would still prefer someone like Gasol, I wonder if they would take Amare in that type of deal.
Amare would actually fit well with the speedy PGs in Dragic, Lowry, with their shooters to spread the floor.
While Camby could be resigned, as he took over the starting position, with Dalembert barely playing in the end of last year, just falling short from their playoff push.
I honestly don't think Amare is as bad as he actually is on NY, he just doesn't fit with Tyson and Melo together.
He isn't a good defender or rebounder, but he is willing to move the ball, excels in the PnR, and needs shooters to spread him out.
This is what recipe that Amare needs, to play well, with a Center that could cover for him, and can hit a 17 foot shot with a go to room in the paint.
However, with the construction of the new CBA, he surely, isn't worth the 20m he is owed each year, for the next 3 years, uninsured.
Probably only teams with a bad contract, they would like to give up, would actually be interested in his services.
Teams that have the above with, with bad contracts, might have interest.
Teams that play at a fast pace, with good ball movement, and need a finisher, a "scoring threat"
PGs that can penetrate, with speed/quickness
Good Shooters to space the floor
Preferably a Center, that can hit the 17 footer and cover for some of Amare's inabilities.
Teams that fit this description include
New Orleans, Ok4 and Ariza
Bobcats, Maggette and Diop (expirings) 2nd round pick
Bucks, Gooden, Udrich, and Luc Mbah a Moute or Dunleavy
Kings, combinations of John Salmons, Francisco Garcia, Donte Green, Terence Williams, and Jason Thompson or Tyreke Evans
Detriot, many combinations of Ben Gordon, Charlie Villanueva, Rodney Stuckey, Prince, Jason Maxiell, Jonas Jerebko, Will Bynum
Washington, Rashard Lewis (expiring)
not sure if he is UNTRADEABLE but we might not like some of the offers out there, while some aren't that bad, with expirings.