Janders 102 Report post Posted July 12, 2013 The giant TPE from the Dwight trade expires in about a month. Anyone thing we'll use it? Personally, I think we'll just let it expire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibn Battuta 127 Report post Posted July 12, 2013 The giant TPE from the Dwight trade expires in about a month. Anyone thing we'll use it? Personally, I think we'll just let it expire. I think we will. If Turk is waived then we need to reach the floor. Assuming he only counts for 6m in cap, then we should be around 47m for the season. I don't see us making a big signing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted July 12, 2013 I think we will. If Turk is waived then we need to reach the floor. Assuming he only counts for 6m in cap, then we should be around 47m for the season. I don't see us making a big signing. I think arenas counts in getting to the floor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Magic 1,248 Report post Posted July 12, 2013 I think arenas counts in getting to the floor He does count 100% Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
30Assists 342 Report post Posted July 12, 2013 So here's a question: we keep talking about the next draft as being our goal. Do we have our eyes on any of the big name free agents popping open in two years (LeBron, Carmelo, etc)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTMagicUK 1,483 Report post Posted July 12, 2013 So here's a question: we keep talking about the next draft as being our goal. Do we have our eyes on any of the big name free agents popping open in two years (LeBron, Carmelo, etc)? I'm going to go out on a limb and say no. Not at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NittanyBuc 757 Report post Posted July 12, 2013 So here's a question: we keep talking about the next draft as being our goal. Do we have our eyes on any of the big name free agents popping open in two years (LeBron, Carmelo, etc)? Have to remember that in order to re-sign guys like Harris or Vucevic, you'll need a decent amount of cap space. I just assume sign amid-tier piece and use the rest on maintaining the core that's being built. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Magic 1,248 Report post Posted July 12, 2013 I think a lot of what we do next year in free agency depends on where we pick in the draft & the development of our young guys here already. Me personally i think we have at least 2 studs in Harris & Vucevic who will go on to be All Stars etc etc. Now if Harkless & Oladipo also hit there potential we wont need to make a big splash at all. If we get the number 1-3 pick next year ( hopefully the number 1 ) we are going to be in GREAT shape! If Oladipo becomes our new PG i think that will work out even better for us. IF we was to be in the mix for any max players it will be for PG & PF in my opinion. I would like to go for John Wall, Kevin Love or Larmarcus Aldridge. Alot of IFS but its exciting to know we are in good hands with Rob & Co. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bauncey Chillups 288 Report post Posted July 12, 2013 The strength of the 2014 free agent class is a myth, after LeBron it falls off dramatically. Who wants to pay an ancient Pau, Dirk, Pierce or Kobe? After that you have B-tier guys like Deng and Bogut. There are some good restricted guys like Paul George but Indiana is obviously going to match no matter what. I really don't like the 2015 class either, though Aldridge would be solid if Oladipo and whomever we get in 2014 turn out to be stars. I'd love it if Rob made a run at Durant in 2016 but it's likely unfeasible given the rookies will be on their 2nd deals by then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Magic 1,248 Report post Posted July 12, 2013 The strength of the 2014 free agent class is a myth, after LeBron it falls off dramatically. Who wants to pay an ancient Pau, Dirk, Pierce or Kobe? After that you have B-tier guys like Deng and Bogut. There are some good restricted guys like Paul George but Indiana is obviously going to match no matter what. 2015 i think is the 1 for us personally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaceman 58 Report post Posted July 12, 2013 I'm going to go out on a limb and say no. Not at all. This team's philosophy is building with high character guys from within. High profile highly paid free agents just don't fit the plan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Barack Obama 17 Report post Posted July 12, 2013 I really foresee us not acquiring a player with years under their belt. I know it sounds weird, but the approach it looks like we're taking is... drop all the older guys and start fresh. Use the draft, get some talented players that are young. That way, when we have a great team, it'll last for many years. Kinda like how the Thunder drafted. Teammates working on the same team develop chemistry and great teamwork (besides D12) and in 3-4 years, I think we'll be awesome and continue for 4-5 more. That's just how I see things but that's my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
