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[The Midnight]

oh yeah-- he totally fits right in a team with no outside-shooting by bringing his lack of outside shooting.

He can break down the defense (something only Hayward can do ATM), he's a good passer and is very athletic. He also defend really well and has playoffs experience. Plus he's still developing and doesn't have a history of injuries. We can always add shooters later when needed.

 

[Carbon13]

IF he trades him, then fine. But if the deadline comes and goes I'll have to question the logic.

How so? Kanter is a skilled big and young and we have all the leverage. I think it's the smart thing to let the trade deadline pass.

 

[Deleted member 848]

Cy is right we should sign a poor man's Ariza who nails half the threes, and plays half the defense for a contract that pays 4 mill more a year.

 

[Deleted member 848]

He can break down the defense (something only Hayward can do ATM), he's a good passer and is very athletic. He also defend really well and has playoffs experience. Plus he's still developing and doesn't have a history of injuries. We can always add shooters later when needed.

pls list every 'available' shooter that can defend right now.

ppl have found a single one that could maybe potentially be available, and there is talks of signing him for 8 figures.

 

[Carbon13]

I think Ariza is good! Rockets lost Parsons and everyone in Houston thought they'd lose a step but instead only improved!!

 

[The Midnight]

Why do the Thunder want to move Reggie Jackson?

The idea is they don't want to go over the cap paying for him in RFA. They also need a future big to pair with Adams. We'll probably need to take Perkins off their hands also.

 

[mhindy]

I don't think Ariza is terrible, but the contract he's on is not looking like the bargain some thought it might be. He's a nice overall player, but if he's not hitting a good % from three he's not a game-changer. Don't see any way he's still starting anywhere by the end of that deal.

 

[Bawse Dawg]

Cy is right we should sign a poor man's Ariza who nails half the threes, and plays half the defense for a contract that pays 4 mill more a year.

Not advocating $12mil but in a few years the entire salary thing will be so different that's it's unfair to judge $12mil today and two years from now.

 

[♪alt13]

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[Deleted member 848]

I think Ariza is good! Rockets lost Parsons and everyone in Houston thought they'd lose a step but instead only improved!!

yup. Go to any Rockets forum, and ask them if they miss Parsons.

 

[Hotdog]

The idea is they don't want to go over the cap paying for him in RFA. They also need a future big to pair with Adams. We'll probably need to take Perkins off their hands also.

Right, so why aren't they worried about Kanter and going over the cap when he hits RFA?

 

[The Midnight]

pls list every 'available' shooter that can defend right now.

ppl have found a single one that could maybe potentially be available, and there is talks of signing him for 8 figures.

We also already have Hood and Novak, and there's that draft pick this year too.

 

[Carbon13]

I like Oubre because he reminds me of Ariza. That said, if there's another guy that's 6'8" with 7' length arms that plays wing available later in the draft, then I'd pass on Oubre. It's just that the sheer physical skills have huge impact on the nba game.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Yet people actually guard Ariza on the perimeter, and contest his shots. Whereas teams in the playoffs literally ignore Allen when defending him. Memphis can't even play him as much as they want consequently.

You're getting clowned, bruh.

What am I getting clowned in? Why are you trying to make this into an argument? I just don't think Ariza is that good, mainly because of consistency issues. Is he like your 2nd cousin or something?

You having some problems today man?

 

[Bawse Dawg]

And Middleton is younger; more likely to improve.

 

[The Midnight]

Right, so why aren't they worried about Kanter and going over the cap when he hits RFA?

They don't want to over pay Jackson cos they already have Westbrook at the PG. Kanter will be their future big.

 

[The Midnight]

What am I getting clowned in? Why are you trying to make this into an argument? I just don't think Ariza is that good, mainly because of consistency issues. Is he like your 2nd cousin or something?

You having some problems today man?

Ouch!!!

 

[Carbon13]

I don't think Ariza is terrible, but the contract he's on is not looking like the bargain some thought it might be. He's a nice overall player, but if he's not hitting a good % from three he's not a game-changer. Don't see any way he's still starting anywhere by the end of that deal.

But why are the Rockets winning? It's got to be all those darned turnovers they're creating. That team is a beast defensively. They bungle up everything the other team is trying to accomplish.

 

[Bawse Dawg]

If Bucks don't wanna deal Middleton, what about Knight?

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

And Middleton is younger; more likely to improve.

ANd he is a consistent knock down shooter. He doesn't have the high volume like some do, but that is because he actually has more game than just a 3pt shot. I think he has a lot of room to improve as his floor game improves. I actually think he is more than just a shooter.