Off-Season Trade and Free Agent Ideas Thread

[polarcat]

I think we stick with veteran low-cost, low commitment players that are glue guys in this year's FA. Jamison makes too much sense and maybe a taller, pass-first PG that will sign for 2 years and won't handcuff our cash moving forward. I could see a mega player like Gordon because he's 23, a slick scorer and would allow us to then flip Hendo, but that's the only big time FA that is young enough to make sense with our long-term plan. That being said, I'm not getting my hopes up and I like Hendo in this offense and don't want to lose him (though for Gordon anyone would be okay with it). I wonder how much cash Ilyasova is asking for? 24 year old, 6'10" PF that can run the floor and second best 3-pt shooting % in the NBA last year. I like Ilyasova, but I don't want to lock someone in that would create a road block for the McAdoo's, Polythress's of next year's draft class (and what if we decide to move Biyombo to the 4).

[ammofan]

I'd still like to see OJ Mayo in a Cats uniform. Eric Gordon is good but doesn't make me super thrilled. Contract + injuries worry me. But I like him alot as a player, if we sign him I won't be mad or anything.

Lets say we signed OJ Mayo to a 4 year deal worth around 9 a year(We'd have to outpay teams like Boston, etc.)...and then trade Henderson for Taj Gibson as mentioned. Then also maybe amnesty Tyrus and sign Ersan.

Kemba/Vet PG
Mayo/Gordon/Reggie/Carroll
MKG/UPS/Taylor
Taj/Ersan
Bismack/Byron/Diop

That's 14 right there. Probably sign an extra veteran PF...Jamison if he's cheap would be awesome but then I don't see us signing Ersan.

That roster has a good balance of offense and defense. I'd feel very comfortable with that roster moving forward.

[akaseinfeld]

Mike Prada: Bobcats should jump in on this Calderon trade stuff. Ask Raptors to give up a pick or young guy to take him on.

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[akaseinfeld]

Marc Stein: If Raps manufacture Calderon trade it'll be w/team with space or exception to take Spaniard w/no outgoing $ just like Utah did w/Mo Williams

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[akaseinfeld]

Ryan Wolstat: Utah would have been an ideal destination for Calderon before the Mo Williams trade. He'd fit in Indy, Charlotte, NOH, Chi, Minny

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[Katmandu]

I like Ilyasova, but I don't want to lock someone in that would create a road block for the McAdoo's, Polythress's of next year's draft class (and what if we decide to move Biyombo to the 4).

I hate that Silas mentioned wanting Biyombo to be a 4. As far as I know, Biyombo never asked or wanted to be a 4. His game is rebounding, and defending in the post and he does that well. God only knows how long it would take him to develop a game facing the basket. I hope he works on his low post moves and can add a hook or a turn-around jumper. Beyond that, I hope Dunlap will leave well enough alone.

[ohara831]

Calderon would be a good back up to Kemba. Think he is only 1 year, right? And if we can take them for a draft pick for taking him off their hands, might be an idea Cho runs with.

[Jerp]

With this Calderon trade talk, would it be possible for us to trade for him and a pick for Diop?

[Hormel]

I'll take Calderon's contract for a first

[BrotherDave]

Calderon is a great passer and everything, but I'd ratther have a more athletic, tougher, defensive minded backup PG.

No thanks on either Martin or Scola, but I'd gladly take Lowry but I don't know how we'd go about bringing him in. Would also LOVE to bring in Jeremy Lamb but I doubt that ever happens

Yeah, pgs that can actually run the point are overrated. /sarcasm