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The only team that would trade for Redd's 2010 and beyond salary is the Cavs. And I'm not sure even they are prepared to do that even though they should.

Take Jose and Bargnani off the Raptors ones. When I see their faces on my computer screen I want to log off!

This is what I am thinking.

I posted in another thread I would like to see Demar on the bench just because his teammates there would actually look at him. The PG (Jack) doesn't have eyes for one guy like Jose does for Bosh. Plus our bench would run the floor a lot with Demar on there, along with guys like Marco, Jack, Amir etc. I completely disagree with the claim that Wright would be a superior starter, because Demar is a good starter. He is solid defensive, better than I actually expected, but he plays within himself and doesn't try to create anything out side what he is comfortable. Wright is so overrated defensively, he is nothing special defensively he is not a stopper but he is solid. He is terrible on offense making more boneheaded plays than he does good on defense. Demar is definitely the guy I would rather see starting, but Demar on the bench would be ideal because I would like to see what he can do with touches, and being able to create on his own without being the 5th option. I wouldn't even mind seeing Marco get a start or two to see what he does in a starting role. Maybe he could only be effective off the bench, but besides Hedo he has definitely been our best wing as of late.

Bargnani is clueless on the pick and roll and is clueless on rotations. He gets the odd weakside block but other than that he is absolutely useless defensively. We can't afford to have opposing PG's blow by Jose at will when we have Andrea and Bosh down low who don't provide any sort of help really. While there is no cushion for the wings on defense, they would be terrible either way tbh. I mean even Dwight Howard could only bail Jose out so many times. I've come to accept as long as Jose AND Andrea are on this team we can't be anything more than .500 or so, probably the 2 most important positions defensively we have two of the worst defenders at that position in the entire league, at least in comparison to starters. The worst part is Bargnani neither looks like he cares or is trying on the defensive end, and he gives up offensive boards at times without his feet even leaving the floor, he expects the ball to just come to him. I don't know about Andrea being the worst, but I am almost certain Jose is the worst starting PG in the NBA, there are some dumpy C's out there but most other teams have a quick PG who is at least relatively competent defensively, Jose is neither quick or capable defensively. It is frustrating watching Jose get blown by and teams go end to end and laying it in without getting contested, would rather see them foul the damn guy. It is also frustrating that the guy expected to lead this team is completely ignorant to all this, which I doubt he is because I am sure he reads the paper and ESPN, or he has too much pride to revamp the team and guys he has called his 'core' for so long. This national team isn't working, we need athletic guys who can defend, we can sacrifice some scoring, especially from Andrea, for a banger like Andris Biedrins. That would be an amazing deal for us if we could do something for Andris, always been a big fan of his, not sure what sort of value he would have if BC inquired about him.

Lol at Martin thinking the Nets were wrong for not paying him. He is nowhere near worth the money he is currently earning. Some players are idiots.

Bosh is probably our best defender, his defense is vastly underrated he is a solid defender at the very least. Demar is still shaky and while he is good at contesting the shot, he often gives up the drive and there is no help because Bargnani is nowhere to be found and Bosh isn't really a shotblocker. As long as Bargnani is on this team we won't achieve any success beyond mediocrity, unless he somehow learns how to play defense and stops wandering on the defensive end. Gerald Wallace said about our interior defense that Bosh is the only big man at the rim, makes it easy when every time you drive that Bosh is the only one there, and he isn't really a guy that will strike fear into the slashers. We can afford to give up Bargnani's streaky scoring if we could get another young big man who plays defense and rebounds very good. We should have traded for Chandler when he was cheap as dirt.

I wonder if this is what BC's envision was when he started building this team. Pretty pathetic our best defender in the starting 5 is probably our rookie. You can get by with bad defenders, but Bargnani and Jose look absolutely lost on defense. Their defensive woes hurt us more than their offense helps us IMO.

Stat will get exposed the day he stops playing wish Nash. He is a good player but he will be just as overpaid as Shard was if he gets a max deal, if not more so. He is a PF who is terrible on D and isn't a good rebounder, he might be able to jump high and score well, but he doesn't bring much else to the table.

Not even as anxious as I was for him to come back tbh. I just want his presence but I have a feeling that I will prefer Amir to Evans in the end.

Teams that are terrible at scoring are teams we should eat alive. Bobcats are really hitting the offensive glass though.

No.

You can't keep a top 5 PPG player of all time out of the hall, an MVP as well. People honestly hold titles WAYYY to high in regard if that is what this is all about. If it is about his attitude I don't see how his personality is relevant in basketball ability and accomplishments. Any way you slice it he should be a first ballot HOFer. Anyways, I'll believe it when I see the press conference. He is still capable of contributing to a team, and if he IS retiring he is doing so way too early, not only in his career but in the season as well.

It is time to trade Redd. Jennings has shown enough that he will be this team's franchise player moving forward, even if he doesn't average 25 this year all year chances are he will down the road. But really they have had an absolute cupcake schedule. The only impressive win is the one over Denver everything else is over non-playoff teams/complete garbage teams. If I had to give a straight answer it is no, they are not better than the Raptors and Bulls. They could fight for the 8 seed. Maybe if Jennings can maintain his effectiveness and Redd can have a positive impact upon his return they can. I just don't see enough talent over an 82 game season that can get them into the playoffs. Plus I am pretty confident Jennings is going to hit a wall once teams focus on him defensively, kind of like the Spurs seemed to do. Wait until the Bucks go on a west coast trip and then let's see how their record looks.

I sincerely think it is hilarious no one has mentioned Yao in this thread. Not saying he is the clear cut best but he is easily in the same class as all the aformentioned. Just like how everyone forgot how dominant Wade was while he was injured everyone forgets how good Yao is because of his injury troubles. KG isn't a post player, Pau is good but is not dominant in the post, he is a good passer out of the post but he doesn't demand a double team. Of course there will be times when he is playing well or has a good matchup where his defender can't handle him and he will need a double. When healthy I think Yao is the best scoring big man in the NBA. EDIT- traditional back to the basket big man.

I wouldn't bet money on them making the playoffs. But they could make gradual progression each year, playoffs should be the goal for this year and next. Still think this team is missing a true number 1 big man, a banger down low. You can't really expect to be successful when your best rebounder is 6.7 rebounds and is a wing.

He is still so strong and big he could choose to develop a post game if he wanted. Also LeBron's jumper is underrated, while it may never be unstoppable he could develop a very good mid range game if he put a lot of focus on that in terms of his development. This kid is still only 24 years old, 6 years from now his game could have reached new heights if he continues to work. No one thought MJ would dominate as he got older but then he developed a good deep shot, LeBron could easily do the same. But it will also depend on his supporting cast, by 30 he will have played 12 seasons, hopefully not all 12 were with him playing 40 minutes as the ONLY option like he is now.

Pops no doubt.

If Artest can alleviate the pressure off Kobe and guard the opposing teams best wing every game then it is him. Allowing Kobe to guard the weaker of the two wings will allow him to focus more energy on offense. If Lebron is guarded by Ron then that allows Kobe to save a considerable amount of energy. Come playoff time I think Artest's impact will be felt more when Kobe is able to expend all his energy on the offensive end. Also having Artest on the Lakers takes one of very few players in the league who can do a decent job on Kobe.

Just got home from hockey, was at the rink and my buddy checked his phone, looks like the Raps are well on their way to squandering another lead. Anyone been watching wanna give me an update on what's been going on?

Definitely Rose, he isn't even 100% right now so it is kind of hard to judge him. Plus it is an ankle injury which is affecting his speed and quickness, his biggest weapon. He averaged 17-6 last year so one would expect those numbers to increase this year, but regardless a 17-6 PG>Luol Deng, both good players but Rose brings so much more to the table at arguably the most important position on the floor. It is a shame you guys lost Gordon though that is a lot of scoring to replace.

I feel like Demar is going to come back next year and be really good. I think his shot just needs to be refined which isn't a big problem since his mechanics are okay. He also needs to improve his handle, but once he gets a feel for the game I think he will be good. His shot isn't bad when he has time to set up, but it is atrocious when he is even slightly off balanced or rushed. I think if we had better help defense or better interior defense Demar would be a fantastic defender. He really gets up and contests shots but the problem is he gets beat off the dribble quite often but there is literally no bail out with Bosh and Bargs down low. With how bad Demar is, it is absolutely pathetic that Sonny Weems is stealing minutes from him. At least from Demar you get a guy who plays within himself, hustles and runs in the open court. Sonny Weems is the Kris Humphries of wings, drives me absolutely crazy. The problem with Derozan is his minutes are so pre-determined, I wish he would get a game or two where if he is playing good ball he would get 30 minutes, he has never gotten over 20 minutes more than once or twice. Also wouldn't mind seeing him get more minutes with the second unit where he can be more assertive and make plays, when he is out there with the starters he is kind of just there. His teammates don't look for him and he gives it up as soon as he gets it, Jose only has eyes for Bosh and hardly ever hits Demar when he makes a good cut. If Demar is getting 18 minutes regardless, I would rather see him get those minutes with the second unit, a lineup of Bargnani-Amir-Demar-Marco-Jack would be one I wouldn't mind seeing, they would be getting up and down the floor. Wouldn't mind seeing Wright start off guarding the other team's best wing, regardless of his boneheaded offensive decisions, maybe being out there with the starters he won't feel the need to make something happen offensively. EDIT- A perfect example is when VC was like 2-11 with Demar out there or something like that, and he got yanked after his typical first 8 minutes or whatever, he was playing good but as usual he got yanked after his usual time, for SONNY [expletive]ING WEEMS. I don't mind him coming off for Marco or Wright, but if we have injuries why are we subbing Demar out for inferior players.

Trade Arenas for an actual PG who runs the offense and plays defense. They can lose his scoring because Jamison and Caron and Miller are an admirable trio of scorers. Arenas would probably get good value in a trade.

Why? Would be dumb if he came back at like 80% and risked aggravating it or damaging it further. This team doesn't need him, they could lose another guy and be okay. Just have to make it to the playoffs healthy.