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JesseDark
Posts: 22772 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 9/9/2003 Member: #467 |
5/3/2025 6:09 AM
I know we are still on a playoff high after the Detroit series, but any available free agents you think we should kick the tires on? https://hoopshype.com/lists/2025-nba-free-agent-rankings-the-best-players-available-this-summer
Malik Beasly - 3pt shooting Bring back dee-fense
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Panos
Posts: 30045 Alba Posts: 3 Joined: 1/6/2004 Member: #520 |
5/3/2025 8:04 AM
JesseDark wrote:I know we are still on a playoff high after the Detroit series, but any available free agents you think we should kick the tires on? https://hoopshype.com/lists/2025-nba-free-agent-rankings-the-best-players-available-this-summer We can use shooting like Beasly's but not sure his attitude/off court will fit. My top pick would be Naz Reid as backup C Others possibilities: |
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Panos
Posts: 30045 Alba Posts: 3 Joined: 1/6/2004 Member: #520 |
5/3/2025 8:46 AM
Can we get Naz Reid and play him next to The Greek?
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GustavBahler
Posts: 42663 Alba Posts: 15 Joined: 7/12/2010 Member: #3186 |
5/4/2025 1:00 PM
No Beasley please. Bad sign for me, when I’m happy the player is on the other team.
I hope the FO asks about THJ. Would make a good 6th man. Still one of the league leaders every year in taking charges. Plays with a chip on his shoulder . |
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ToddTT
Posts: 30417 Alba Posts: 53 Joined: 8/30/2001 Member: #105 |
5/4/2025 1:09 PM
Beasley's got terrible hands.
Oh good lord... https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XkmGrX7O0lQ
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BigDaddyG
Posts: 39730 Alba Posts: 9 Joined: 1/22/2010 Member: #3049 |
5/4/2025 2:34 PM
martin wrote:VDesai wrote:Can we get Ty Jerome? Local kid. Has been a killer for the Cavs. I think he picks up an MLE or something close to that. I don't think they can afford him. Always... always remember: Less is less. More is more. More is better and twice as much is good too. Not enough is bad, and too much is never enough except when it's just about right.
- The Tick
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BigDaddyG
Posts: 39730 Alba Posts: 9 Joined: 1/22/2010 Member: #3049 |
5/4/2025 2:38 PM
Panos wrote:Can we get Naz Reid and play him next to The Greek? What's the Naz Reid market? $30 M? Naz and Donte for KAT? Always... always remember: Less is less. More is more. More is better and twice as much is good too. Not enough is bad, and too much is never enough except when it's just about right.
- The Tick
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JesseDark
Posts: 22772 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 9/9/2003 Member: #467 |
5/4/2025 10:42 PM
Panos wrote:JesseDark wrote:I know we are still on a playoff high after the Detroit series, but any available free agents you think we should kick the tires on? https://hoopshype.com/lists/2025-nba-free-agent-rankings-the-best-players-available-this-summer I see you point about Beasley's attitiude. The first time Thibs doean't play him or yanks him it would go down hill. I see someone said Ty Jerome, he would be a nice fit. Bring back dee-fense
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Knixkik
Posts: 35402 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #11 USA |
5/4/2025 10:49 PM
For the Taypayer MLE of 5.7M we will need someone good to come at a discount who wants a big role on a winning team. Maybe someone to allow Hart to move back to his 6th man role.
A few options who might be on the high end of realistic are: Just a few who peak my interest at that price point. |
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Knixkik
Posts: 35402 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #11 USA |
5/5/2025 2:52 PM LAST EDITED: 5/5/2025 2:53 PM
To add a little more context about Caris LeVert, he’s an excellent corner 3pt shooter on decent volume. He’s a good secondary playmaker. Has decent size and isn’t bad defensively. And he’s a CAA client. Ontop of that, he was very appreciated by the Cavs fanbase. For what this team needs, he checks a lot of boxes. Like Burks from a few years ago. He can start in place of Hart, and teams can’t cheat on him with a center. He’s too solid shooting and off the dribble. Or he is an established 6th man if the starting lineup remains the same. A lot will change in the next 2 months, but he would be my top free agent choice. It’s just a matter of him being willing to accept the taxpayer MLE.
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VDesai
Posts: 42500 Alba Posts: 44 Joined: 10/28/2003 Member: #477 USA |
5/5/2025 3:27 PM
Getting Caris wouldn't LaHurt
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BigDaddyG
Posts: 39730 Alba Posts: 9 Joined: 1/22/2010 Member: #3049 |
5/5/2025 3:42 PM
VDesai wrote:Getting Caris wouldn't LaHurt I agree. But what do you think his magic number is? I can see many teams in contention lining up to sign him. Always... always remember: Less is less. More is more. More is better and twice as much is good too. Not enough is bad, and too much is never enough except when it's just about right.
- The Tick
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EwingsGlass
Posts: 27448 Alba Posts: 2 Joined: 4/29/2005 Member: #893 USA |
5/5/2025 5:11 PM
I don't think the spending this offseason goes too crazy (it can't) or specifically triggers a hard cap. I see vet free agents, and 2md rd picks utilized. Not sure if Nnaji or Rokas get pulled to the NBA. I think McCullar makes the final roster. Something like this. Brunson / McBride / Kolek You know I gonna spin wit it
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Knixkik
Posts: 35402 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #11 USA |
5/5/2025 5:22 PM
EwingsGlass wrote: Yes this makes a ton of sense. Trent and Boucher both. And McCullar definitely should make it. He will be useable I think. And cheap. |
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Knixkik
Posts: 35402 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #11 USA |
5/5/2025 5:23 PM LAST EDITED: 5/5/2025 5:24 PM
BigDaddyG wrote:VDesai wrote:Getting Caris wouldn't LaHurt Not sure but there’s not a ton of money to go around this summer. And a lot of teams will be gearing up for 2026. So 2025 free agents might be cheaper. At least for 1 year, and try again in 2026. But this should be the year to get bargain guys. |
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DLeethal
Posts: 22887 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 7/19/2023 Member: #9126 |
5/5/2025 5:45 PM LAST EDITED: 5/5/2025 5:46 PM
Hear me out ...
Russell Westbrook as a guy to backup Jalen and also play 10 mins next to him. I feel what we need is a legit backup guard who can play on/off with Jalen like Quickly did. And a C who can play on/off with Towns. Westbrook and Walker Kessler. I like Caris Levert as well. Westbrook also brings a ton of fire that this team currently lacks. I hope we go into next year with a brand new bench including moving on from Deuce and Mitch. Love Deuce but he's just too small for what we need and can't be lead ball handler ever. |
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DLeethal
Posts: 22887 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 7/19/2023 Member: #9126 |
5/5/2025 5:45 PM
Bol Bol is a decent option as a backup big as well.
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EwingsGlass
Posts: 27448 Alba Posts: 2 Joined: 4/29/2005 Member: #893 USA |
5/5/2025 10:52 PM
DLeethal wrote:Hear me out ... What do you think Kessler commands in salary? And why wouldn’t Utah pay that amount +$1? You know I gonna spin wit it
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