Free Agency Thread

[Pelicans78]

I do think the hard cap would bring more balance but they also need to get rid of the max contracts and let the elite players get their true value which will also make it harder for teams to bunch up stars.


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[Buckwheat]

Looking at the west we have a slim or none chance with the current roster to make the playoffs.
We have a big 2.5 with Davis Cousins Holiday we have no bench weak Head Coach.
If this team starts out the gate below .500 in the first 20 games call it a day.
I know you guys are Potential winners out there but realistically we are what are record says the last 2 years.
The blame of this situation is square on the Owner Mr. Benson.
I have been a season ticket holder since 2010. I have watched the thin crowds over and over.
I see more fans for the opposite team at some games than the home team.
Spurs Cavs Warriors when in town they have more jerseys in the stands than The Pelicans. It's sad but Mr. Benson and his wife sit in their box seats and see this. They hear the loud Boos when Alvin Gentry is announced every game so it's not a surprise.
I am not sure what the future holds on this roster but it don't look like anything close to a playoff ball club. Potential don't win games. Other teams in the West are locked and reloaded.

[Spaniard]

Looking at the west we have a slim or none chance with the current roster to make the playoffs.
We have a big 2.5 with Davis Cousins Holiday we have no bench weak Head Coach.
If this team starts out the gate below .500 in the first 20 games call it a day.
I know you guys are Potential winners out there but realistically we are what are record says the last 2 years.
The blame of this situation is square on the Owner Mr. Benson.
I have been a season ticket holder since 2010. I have watched the thin crowds over and over.
I see more fans for the opposite team at some games than the home team.
Spurs Cavs Warriors when in town they have more jerseys in the stands than The Pelicans. It's sad but Mr. Benson and his wife sit in their box seats and see this. They hear the loud Boos when Alvin Gentry is announced every game so it's not a surprise.
I am not sure what the future holds on this roster but it don't look like anything close to a playoff ball club. Potential don't win games. Other teams in the West are locked and reloaded.

You must be a blast at parties

[neworleanshoo]

I wish the NBA would do away with the luxury tax and just hard cap the teams. It is ridiculous to say you want competitiveness and then allow the bigger market teams with deep pockets to just "buy" themselves into competitiveness.

YES. but good luck with that.

[PELICANSFAN]

I do think the hard cap would bring more balance but they also need to get rid of the max contracts and let the elite players get their true value which will also make it harder for teams to bunch up stars.


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Agree. With a hard cap, there really would not be a need for a max contract (maybe just max term since they are guaranteed).

[Mr. West]

Looking at the west we have a slim or none chance with the current roster to make the playoffs.
We have a big 2.5 with Davis Cousins Holiday we have no bench weak Head Coach.
If this team starts out the gate below .500 in the first 20 games call it a day.
I know you guys are Potential winners out there but realistically we are what are record says the last 2 years.
The blame of this situation is square on the Owner Mr. Benson.
I have been a season ticket holder since 2010. I have watched the thin crowds over and over.
I see more fans for the opposite team at some games than the home team.
Spurs Cavs Warriors when in town they have more jerseys in the stands than The Pelicans. It's sad but Mr. Benson and his wife sit in their box seats and see this. They hear the loud Boos when Alvin Gentry is announced every game so it's not a surprise.
I am not sure what the future holds on this roster but it don't look like anything close to a playoff ball club. Potential don't win games. Other teams in the West are locked and reloaded.

Reading more than one of your posts is like following a comedian on tour. Same repackaged ideas and emphasis no matter the different surroundings.

[UNO Gracias]

To be fair though, this is the same roster as last year, and last year we were fighting to stay relevant, this year we will be battling for the 7th or 8th seed. This year will be very interesting, and with this being a make or break year for Demps and Gentry, look for them to attack like a dog that has been locked in a cage.

[Sujaguar00]

To be fair though, this is the same roster as last year, and last year we were fighting to stay relevant, this year we will be battling for the 7th or 8th seed. This year will be very interesting, and with this being a make or break year for Demps and Gentry, look for them to attack like a dog that has been locked in a cage.

It has literally been 1+ day of the new league year. I don't think the Pelicans will be the same team/roster as last year. Give it time and let's assess where the team is in a few weeks.


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[nolaslim213]

Big moves coming soon?

"Dell is busting his butt right now. 20-22 hour days. He is committed to a top 4 seed kind of team"

And no, my source is not Dell

— Pelicans Podcaster (@SilverAndMac) July 2, 2017

He is trying hard. I would expect something today or tomorrow

— Pelicans Podcaster (@SilverAndMac) July 2, 2017

[MG3n2K9]

Source: Free agent forward Serge Ibaka has reached deal on three-year, $65M contract to stay with the Toronto... https://t.co/ATpQCWXQ36

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 2, 2017

[Tinman]

Source: Free agent forward Serge Ibaka has reached deal on three-year, $65M contract to stay with the Toronto... https://t.co/ATpQCWXQ36

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 2, 2017

Holy Crap! I'd take Jrue's contract over that pile of Tripe . What an overpay! I guess Lowry headed out the door!

[MG3n2K9]

Sources: Minnesota Timberwolves and Taj Gibson have agreed to a 2-year, $28 million deal.

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) July 2, 2017

[rezburna]

Looking at the west we have a slim or none chance with the current roster to make the playoffs.
We have a big 2.5 with Davis Cousins Holiday we have no bench weak Head Coach.
If this team starts out the gate below .500 in the first 20 games call it a day.
I know you guys are Potential winners out there but realistically we are what are record says the last 2 years.
The blame of this situation is square on the Owner Mr. Benson.
I have been a season ticket holder since 2010. I have watched the thin crowds over and over.
I see more fans for the opposite team at some games than the home team.
Spurs Cavs Warriors when in town they have more jerseys in the stands than The Pelicans. It's sad but Mr. Benson and his wife sit in their box seats and see this. They hear the loud Boos when Alvin Gentry is announced every game so it's not a surprise.
I am not sure what the future holds on this roster but it don't look like anything close to a playoff ball club. Potential don't win games. Other teams in the West are locked and reloaded.

I agree. I'm actually pretty surprised people think this current roster can compete for anything. We can barely compete for a playoff spot, let alone a ring. Roll into next year as is and we'll be competing in the lottery while Cousins walks away and Davis demands a trade.

[Tinman]

Sources: Minnesota Timberwolves and Taj Gibson have agreed to a 2-year, $28 million deal.

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) July 2, 2017

Another overpay!!

[Spaniard]

Another overpay!!

Actually that's a killer fit for Minny, only two years and he knows Thibs system. They are going to be a problem. I bet Taj starts next to Towns.

[Topdawg26]

Big moves coming soon?

"Dell is busting his butt right now. 20-22 hour days. He is committed to a top 4 seed kind of team"

And no, my source is not Dell

— Pelicans Podcaster (@SilverAndMac) July 2, 2017

He is trying hard. I would expect something today or tomorrow

— Pelicans Podcaster (@SilverAndMac) July 2, 2017

He's going to have to something better than a MLE signing to get to top 4. He's going to have to make a big trade.

[tthier2]

He's going to have to something better than a MLE signing to get to top 4. He's going to have to make a big trade.

Must be going after Bledsoe god I hope so

[Topdawg26]

Must be going after Bledsoe god I hope so

Yeah me too! Would suck if it's Brandon Knight or Reggie Jackson.

[bahmamamba]

Atleast we have a timeline today or tomorrow

[Tinman]

Actually that's a killer fit for Minny, only two years and he knows Thibs system. They are going to be a problem. I bet Taj starts next to Towns.

Who's going to shoot ! They have ZERO threats from 3pt range. No outside shooting at all !

[Topdawg26]

Atleast we have a timeline today or tomorrow

Hopefully lol

[MG3n2K9]

Can confirm the Wizards are signing guard Jodie Meeks for two-years, $7 million. They're using their bi-annual exception to do so.

— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) July 2, 2017

[HoustonPelicans]

To be fair though, this is the same roster as last year, and last year we were fighting to stay relevant, this year we will be battling for the 7th or 8th seed. This year will be very interesting, and with this being a make or break year for Demps and Gentry, look for them to attack like a dog that has been locked in a cage.

Uno I don't remember you being this negative

[Topdawg26]

Can confirm the Wizards are signing guard Jodie Meeks for two-years, $7 million. They're using their bi-annual exception to do so.

— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) July 2, 2017

That's a good deal for Meeks. Wish we could get CJ for that.

[6warddude]

I agree. I'm actually pretty surprised people think this current roster can compete for anything. We can barely compete for a playoff spot, let alone a ring. Roll into next year as is and we'll be competing in the lottery while Cousins walks away and Davis demands a trade.

can we get to the playoffs first then see where we are at in talent to be able to work toward contending for a ring?....