StarksEwing1 wrote:I think durant will either stay in okc or go to washington. Phil still needs to show he can recruit a big free agent

This is not done over night and has to be done with precision. Durant is nice but he got foot problems and duplicates a position that won't be moved.

Last year was Aldridge, Monroe, DJordan, Gasol, all very flawed max'ish players, some of whom weren't just going to come.

Conely, Durant, Horford, Wade, Drummond, Whiteside, Noah, etc. Nice list. I would probably only max out Wade on a 2 year, definitely would max out Drummond.

You still have to build a team and getting other players to fill out a championship roster is necessary.

I'd want to max a guy who was still in his 20's at a position of need. Long term injuries would be a consideration.

Bazemore or Batum next year and Westbrook the year after? Bazemore is coming up on my radar more and more but I haven't seen him play at all, so just stats.

earthmansurfer wrote:Here is a nice list:
http://hoopshype.com/2015/08/15/nba-free-agency-2016-the-top-players/

Durant at Small Forward would be a dream. Wonder if he could actually fit here. Worried a bit about his health and this year will be a great test.
Mike Connley at PG would be great. I think we trade Jose if the opportunity arises and with his good play, I think we can. Sorry Jose, nothing personal.
Batum is another nice player. Good 2 way player, coming off a tough year.
Bring Timofey back home?

I think we have the chance to really assemble an extremely balanced team with one more max cat, but if not, with two more nice players, we can possible have the best combo of starters and bench in the NBA...

EMS

I think I want Batum - don't like the KD fit or potential for him to in street clothes for years.

Batum would give us great versatility at the 2 and 3 he also provides us the flexibility to either go big (Batum at PG) with AA at SG or small (Batum at SF) with Melo at 4.

I just think Batum gives us great balance and the ability to match up against almost any opponent.

KP,gasol,Melo,AA,Jose or Gallo

mreinman wrote:

fitzfarm wrote:What if gasol uses his player option to play with KP and Melo

KP,gasol,Melo,AA,Jose or Gallo

we have rolo, don't need gasol

we needs guards

True but who? Conley, d wade has a player option

clyderules wrote:Bazemore or Batum. Then Whiteside or Noah or Gasol. Conley or Wade. How about 2 of 3?

Pau? Dude is 35 going on 36 next season. I'd stay away.

Noah I may role dice on if the contract is right, his passing, defense, and never quit attitude is infectious. But the injuries are adding up and he's 30.

I'd prefer guys in their 20's who can grow with KP, Grant, Gallo.

newyorknewyork wrote:

mreinman wrote:Iggy!!!!!!!!!!

I was thinking he was perfect for us a couple if days ago. Is he a free agent? I can't see him leaving.

He is a FA and I can see that he would leave possibly. He is still great.

Plus, would free up O'Quinn and maybe even in the right circumstances, Lopez, to free up cap room to hunt for a guard. But I LIKE Lopez, I'm in no way pushing him out the door.

Not everyone with cap room will land free agents. O'Quinn and/or Lopez might have some trade value and/or just move the contract value to clear more cap.