Belinelli best UFA available at SG position?
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Not a terrible thought, he's a terrible defender though and I figure if he was worth much we'd have heard something about him.
The Jazz need a SF really badly. Dunleavy would've been just about perfect. Also REALLY wishing the Jazz would've found a way to draft Jimmy Butler.
The Jazz need a SF really badly. Dunleavy would've been just about perfect. Also REALLY wishing the Jazz would've found a way to draft Jimmy Butler.
He's not coming to Utah. For starters.
Yes, he is a poor defender and inconsistent, but he is a respectable shooter and he can create his own shot!
Hamilton would be a great option as well!
Well if he was amnestied by Detroit and Utah won the bid would he really have a choice? See Billups and the Clippers. I am unclear on how he was released though.
jacktheripper
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Restricted free agent Marco Belinelli has signed the $3.4M qualifying offer to stay in New Orleans, source says.
Ken Berger
Restricted free agent Marco Belinelli has signed the $3.4M qualifying offer to stay in New Orleans, source says.
They just old-fashioned waived him. Reportedly Detroit saves $11 million on the deal and they'd still keep their amnesty in case they wanted to use it on the biggest piece of crap on their team (Ben Gordon).
Hamilton doesn't go through secondary waivers (the bid system). He probably signs with Chicago. Assuming the MVP learns how to run an offense that would be a great fit for him.
If this is the case then I doubt he will come here. I would like to see him in a Jazz uni for 1-2 years as a mentor for the wings type of player.
AlaskanAssassin
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I've always like Belinelli, although he is fairly similar to Hayward. Not just a shooter. Can create and distribute too.
As many have pointed out, poor defender!
As many have pointed out, poor defender!
Basketball_Romantic23
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disagree^. I think Hayward is a lot more talented than Belinelli. Similar would not be a good way to describe him. how about something like, An extremely poor, very poor, desolate, bereft of all substance, poor man's Gordon Hayward. .. Yeah!!! that would work! ;
billyshelby
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Pretty sure we're not eligible to bid on amnesty players. We're over the cap. Only teams under the cap can bid.
Darkwing Duck
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Wouldn't they use it on Charlie Villanova?
vslice02
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I don't think Belinelli's similar to Hayward at all. Hayward's much more versatile while Belinelli is mainly just a spotup shooter. Has a pretty good handle but he doesn't put it on the floor like Hayward does/can, doesn't attack the basket, doesn't create opportunities for his teammates and doesn't rebound at a high rate. Deadeye shooter but again that's about all he brings to the table, and as you mentioned he's also a subpar defender.
The Thriller
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Meh...
I remember Korver... He hurt us just as much as he helped. For every 3 pointer he hit, there were at least 3 fouls, 2 dunks, and 5 wide open shots he'd give up. Not to mention how defenders had no fear of him ever driving or posting up.
I probably would have gone after him. I understand he's a lot more athletic than Korver. In a small role he could have probably helped us. But at the same time, I'm not too disappointed that we didn't get him.
I remember Korver... He hurt us just as much as he helped. For every 3 pointer he hit, there were at least 3 fouls, 2 dunks, and 5 wide open shots he'd give up. Not to mention how defenders had no fear of him ever driving or posting up.
I probably would have gone after him. I understand he's a lot more athletic than Korver. In a small role he could have probably helped us. But at the same time, I'm not too disappointed that we didn't get him.
What's the status of Reggie Williams?