heisenberg 18 Report post Posted July 2, 2016 don't think we will let ibaka walk, we didn't give up RFA oladipo for nothing or unless next summer we get a better option than ibaka in free agency, but i doubt it, ibaka's defense and shooting is as premium as it gets, hard to top that, victor was just slightly above avg, ibaka is premium Its his choice not ours Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odin 137 Report post Posted July 2, 2016 Its his choice not ours Which is one of the reasons the trade was so risky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicman28 295 Report post Posted July 2, 2016 Honestly I want to keep Vucevic -- having him next to Ibaka is perfect and now we have Biyombo off the bench, which will provide an awesome defensive front court when Vuc is resting. For now this is the plan imo but if Bismack outshines Vuch defensively, and our need for more offense shows, something will have to give. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odin 137 Report post Posted July 2, 2016 Adrian Wojnarowski reports Biyombo's deal will be for $72 million over four seasons. Anyone know what this does to our cap space for next year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRISH10 103 Report post Posted July 2, 2016 I just have to take a moment to applaud the job that Henni is doing. With no major free agents willing to meet with us, this guy has turned us into one of the deepest teams in the East and I think are 3 youngsters are gonna develop much more rapidly this season with some talented vets to learn from. I love the moves and I think this is gonna be one of the most exciting seasons in recent memory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYCmagic 15 Report post Posted July 2, 2016 Anyone know what this does to our cap space for next year? Saw on Twitter with all reported deals they have about 3 mil in space left Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjgator 164 Report post Posted July 2, 2016 Maybe we're trading Vuc and Gordon for George. :shard: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicman28 295 Report post Posted July 2, 2016 We are building what Vogel has worked with in the past. A good front court with versatile wing players. If one or both of Mario or AG can step up as the man, it's going to get serious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYCmagic 15 Report post Posted July 2, 2016 So -- we just replaced Smith, Nicholson, Dedmon, Napier, and Oladipo with Ibaka, Biyombo, Green, Meeks, and Augustin. Skiles with Vogel. How are we not better? They are better but I don't think anyone is looking to just make the playoffs and that's basically where they are. Unless Mario or Gordon turn into stars this team is solid playoff team but no threat to contend for the east. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franchero MVP 391 Report post Posted July 2, 2016 I don't think anyone is looking to just make the playoffs and that's basically where they are. Huh? You can't go from bottom dweller to contender in 1 year. This is EXACTLY what we want. We have a playoff calibur team and will sell that year after year (including next year) to free agents. The biggest of all FA's (Durant, Horford) don't want to go to bottom dwellers -- they want to go to playoff teams. And that's what we will be this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjgator 164 Report post Posted July 2, 2016 They are better but I don't think anyone is looking to just make the playoffs and that's basically where they are. Unless Mario or Gordon turn into stars this team is solid playoff team but no threat to contend for the east. We expect them to turn into stars, but probably not this season. We were never going to contend for the East this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller4Prez66 545 Report post Posted July 2, 2016 Honestly I want to keep Vucevic -- having him next to Ibaka is perfect and now we have Biyombo off the bench, which will provide an awesome defensive front court when Vuc is resting. Biyombo ain't coming off the bench. If Vooch stays by some miracle he'd be the scoring punch off the bench. I suspect he will be shopped though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
