Seems crazy to me...But the Bucks have some pieces. Parker is a good player.
I really hope to see the Hornets get someone decent in free agency...I would love Chandler Parsons but I think we are on the outside looking in with that one. We need shooters.
Lance Stephenson may not fit the Hawks' system but he is exactly what they need. Someone who can create his own shot and finish the game on both ends of the court. Maybe Coach Bud system will reign in some of his recklessness.
Woj later tweeted that the market for Deng would be $10MM - $15MM. Hawks can probably sign a couple of quality pieces. Doubt they're giving Deng $15MM.I think he fits on paper but I also see him as a major ball-stopper which runs counter to what Budz seems to be preaching. Also, Budz is 1-year into his coaching tenure. Although I like him, he's still an unproven commodity (as a head man). I don't see where he'd guarantee to be more effective than Indiana's staff/veterans were at reigning Lance in. Stephenson supposedly highly respected Bird and that did nothing to calm him down.
On a side note, what did you think of the Lou trade? I don't mind it so much. I don't think Bebe was going to amount to much. However, I don't get excited by Ferry creating capspace. It means nothing if no one will take it or if you end up having to overpay for a guy like Deng (which is what I think he wants to do).
Ugh, saw this after I posted:
I think he fits on paper but I also see him as a major ball-stopper which runs counter to what Budz seems to be preaching. Also, Budz is 1-year into his coaching tenure. Although I like him, he's still an unproven commodity (as a head man). I don't see where he'd guarantee to be more effective than Indiana's staff/veterans were at reigning Lance in. Stephenson supposedly highly respected Bird and that did nothing to calm him down.
On a side note, what did you think of the Lou trade? I don't mind it so much. I don't think Bebe was going to amount to much. However, I don't get excited by Ferry creating capspace. It means nothing if no one will take it or if you end up having to overpay for a guy like Deng (which is what I think he wants to do).
Ugh, saw this after I posted:
Woj later tweeted that the market for Deng would be $10MM - $15MM. Hawks can probably sign a couple of quality pieces. Doubt they're giving Deng $15MM.
I think Stephenson's teammates had more to do with his antics than anything. I don't care for Stephenson either but I think his game gives consideration to be a mid-level salary guy
As for the Lou trade, I was never really fan of his so I don't mind it. I will laugh at the Hawks if giving Deng anything over 10+ mil cross their mind. I spread that money out for guys like Parsons, Greg Monroe and/ or Stephenson
Wasn't aware we disavowed Critt.
FWIW, this needs to be the poster story for every HS athlete to not squander opportunity. As I'm reading through it, it's really a shame.