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How many bigs are likely available this summer in free agency and via trades? He could definitely get a 3 yr, $24 mil deal and that's greater than the MLE.
What I'm saying is that in the economic conditions of today's NBA he couldn't get a larger than MLE contract even with Bird rights.
How many bigs are likely available this summer in free agency and via trades? He could definitely get a 3 yr, $24 mil deal and that's greater than the MLE.
Can Dwight Gooden even play in the bigs anymore?
Sacramento wasn't going to exercise those Bird rights though. So they were worthless. They only traded for Drew so that they could let him walk and clear some salary off their books.
I'm not sure why people are scared of Bynum. Even if he comes back in time for the playoffs he would still need time to get back to where he was before he got injured. I don't see that happening.
I'm not gonna say Gooden makes or breaks it for us either though. But there is alot of upside and potential for him to have a positive impact for us if things work out. He has a good opportunity here playing along side Timmy. He is also playing for his future paycheck. I'm sure he wants to make the best of it, and prove he can be a viable asset in this league still. I think he knew this was the best opportunity for him and his career. Goodluck Drew! Make the best of it!
1. How many teams have capspace this summer for trades or free agency?
Where could he get a deal worth 8 million a year? Not through a sign and trade with Sac, they wanted to clear the salary, they're not about to take money back.
Which teams have caproom? If the cap stays decreases slightly which is the best case scenario this summer, only 3: Detroit, OKC and Memphis. Are any of them going to overpay for Gooden? Why? I could see any of them going a little overboard to get Boozer, Milsap, Okur or Turkoglu (utility big sf). But not Gooden.
And if the cap stays the same, there's a chance that Portland could offer slightly more than MLE or even the 3/24, but why do that when they already have a slew of bigs? Atlanta could have the room if they renounce Bibby, but then they'd need a point guard, and Gooden wouldn't be better than Josh Smith or Horford.
And of the teams over the cap, how many will even spend their entire MLE? There's been years where contenders didn't even spend it, including the Spurs and Mavs iirc. Did the Lakers even spend it this year?
And there will be other players out there forced into MLE territory, like Rasheed and Iverson, as well as guys joining full MLE compe ion like Ariza.
Getting Gooden out of Sacramento to a team with the motivation to spend the MLE in this bad market (like a contender) is actually a smart move on his agent's part. I don't see anything noble in it.
Anymore??
yep, that's it, don't even watch the playoffs or finals, let's celebrate now
all gerrard has is a boot, hes an old .
andrea pirlo>gerrard
I invite you to go on lakersground. There is not one thread (at least on page 1) that indicates any "nervousness". Please. Spare me. Gooden is a nice pick-up. That's all. Nice.. Your big 3 on the other hand are formidable, that I don't deny but to think Gooden takes you over the top is outright hilarious.
Manu coming back healthy is another story. But be forwarned Spurs fan:
MANU IS NOW INJURY PRONE.
I'm reading this thread We need to pick up additional frontcourt help! (discuss Gooden, Smith and Swift) and I feel some nervousness actually.
lol I saw the same thread over at lakersground today also.
I especially like the pick him to be sure he will be away of SA. Anyway our best chance to win is not Gooden it's the big 3 at full strengh
well if he was good enough we should of traded Tim Duncan for him long time ago, don't you think? All we are asking is just for some help for Duncan in the middle and the rest will follow, have faith my friend we are in the right path
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And if not, I need to take a quick nap prior to the game.
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