2014 Free Agency Watch Thread

[UEBERMORTAL 125]

It depends how he performs as he ages. A lot decline, but some still remain very productive well into their 30s. Look at Tim Duncan and Dirk Nowitizki. Duncan was a yearly all star until 2011 (34?) and returned in 2013 (36?), and in between has remained one of the best PFs. Dirk remained a yearly all star until 2012 (33) and returned last season 2014 (35), and likewise has remained one of the best PFs.

 

This off season Miami have gambled on Bosh doing the same, and with Aldridge, I think I'd be willing to gamble a max contract on him. If he can stay healthy, he's got the game to remain productive well into his 30s.

 

Are their game comparable to LA ones? I am still torn about offering him a max. contract. I would prefer to invest our money into K. Leonard, even if he is an RFA.

[magicblue 315]

Are their game comparable to LA ones? I am still torn about offering him a max. contract. I would prefer to invest our money into K. Leonard, even if he is an RFA.

 

It wouldn't be an investment of anything but time on our behalf. SA will definitely match on Leonard.

[The Neighborhood Bully 266]

The Orlando Magic have roughly $8.34 million in cap space and could free up an additional $2.81 million by renouncing the cap holds on E’Twaun Moore and the draft rights to Fran Vasquez. The Magic are roughly $5.66 million away from the NBA‘s required minimum salary of $56.759 million, although they have until the end of the season to meet that number. The Magic for the most part seem finished in free agency and are more likely to use their space later in the season given that they have basically 13 players under contract for the upcoming season.

 

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[Mike1989 68]

They are both at least one tier above Aldridge, so can't really compare them.

 

That wasn't the point I was making. My point was that there are examples of players that continue to be key contributors well into their 30s, and as such, you can compare them.

 

Now Duncan and Nowitzki are both at least one tier above - I don't dispute that - but Aldridge is still a very good player. If Aldridge ages gracefully, he will continue to be a key contributor for whatever team he plays for. If he struggles with injuries, or his game doesn't age gracefully, then he might be only a short term option (ie 4 years). It comes down to how Aldridge develops as he moves into his 30s.

[Mike1989 68]

Are their game comparable to LA ones? I am still torn about offering him a max. contract. I would prefer to invest our money into K. Leonard, even if he is an RFA.

 

Can't see the Spurs letting Leonard go. He's potentially one of the central figures to their post-Duncan era. He'd be a very good signing, but probably won't happen.

[Mauro Pedrosa 1,032]

There's absolutely no chance Aldridge comes here

[jjgator 164]

I would make Kawhi Leonard our main target. Even Klay Thompson should be affordable.

 

ROFL

[Soul Bro 1,419]

Looks like the market for Jameer is very soft

[MagicFanInNevada 51]

Looks like the market for Jameer is very soft

 

 

Wish we would've just brought him back cheaper instead of getting Ridnour.

[Emory889 353]

There's absolutely no chance Aldridge comes here

 

Why do you say that?

 

Also, I think Aldridge could be worthy of a big contract because his game really doesn't rely on athleticism. I'm pretty sure he will still be a highly effective player when he is 34.

[MagicFanInNevada 51]

Why do you say that?

 

Also, I think Aldridge could be worthy of a big contract because his game really doesn't rely on athleticism. I'm pretty sure he will still be a highly effective player when he is 34.

 

I totally agree and I can see his shot getting even better.

[LaVar 108]

Looks like the market for Jameer is very soft

 

didn't he sign with the heat?