Tyreke Evans

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Originally Posted by NMThreeMVP

Really tired of arguing with Mythol. Anyone else want to talk about what Tyreke's role might be since, because as of now, he appears to be a part this team?

In GSW, it seemed like it was often Iggy or Draymond that initiated the offense, with both Klay and Steph coming off screens. When the Pelicans were doing draft workouts, I think both Buddy and Murray said the Pelicans had them coming off a lot of screens in their workouts. Jrue is also capable of playing off the ball.

Could Tyreke play significant minutes at the 3, and initiate the offense similarly to the way Iggy does?

He could do this either with the reserve unit or with the starting unit.

The Pelicans have accumulated depth, but considering they've been crushed by injuries and have several guys that have some ongoing level of concern, does it make since for them to keep their depth rather than trading away from a position that may now be viewed as a strength? I like the possibility of being 3 deep at multiple positions because of player versatility.

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I think he will play more like Livingston hopefully but maybe a healthy mix of both. Will likely play a different position not running the point as Livingston but I think he's capable of playing in that role. Livingtson offers no 3 pointer where Reke actually does helping space a little more. Livingston does have a knock down mid ranger which Reke doesn't but both have their own skill set. If he's on the roster when camp starts I believe Livingston/Iggy will be a role he plays and with a year to learn the system while having this summer and camp for Gentry to install his role should help a lot. Of course it's not a minor adjustment he needs to make but I wouldn't consider it something he can't do.

They signed all those guards because most of them can play on the court together. And also, and obviously, both Tyreke AND Jrue have injury concerns going forward. The team does not want to have to sign guys off the street mid season yet again. This way they all go through training camp together, injury or no injury.

I've been of the opinion of the team "actively" trying to unload Reke as nothing but fan/blog rumor for months now. And logically it makes no sense because even if they were, what are you going to get back for someone still rehabbing after missing more than 2/3 of last season?

Also, Tyreke is a "wing" player. That doesn't necessarily mean he has to play the "3". He can be a 1 on offense and switch among wings 1-3 on defense.

Dell very well might dump him eventually but as I said with just dumping Ryno that sends a bad signal. Let's other teams know you will just fold for anything when you have a player on the block instead of actually sticking true and trying to get actual value. Trading Ryno just to get somebody would have been a terrible idea IMO. People can throw out what someone said we could maybe have gotten but none of that is a fact. I don't see the rush with moving Reke. If it is about him being injured to other team then ok wait until he hits the floor and they can see he actually moves. Wait until a team desperately needs a PG/SG/SF because of injury to their playoff team or needing that extra player to give them a boost. I don't think we were every trying to "dump" Reke for nothing and if that's the case I think it would have been done by now. Like I said we might eventually do that but as of now I see no reason to.

Second @lockedonpels episode today: What we know — and what we don’t — about Tyreke Evans. https://t.co/bu2kW7OutI

— Brett Dawson (@BDawsonWrites) July 14, 2016

Clarity?

(I'll just sit here and wait for folks to listen and then explain to me how any of what I've been saying has been wrong)

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Originally Posted by NMThreeMVP

Second @lockedonpels episode today: What we know — and what we don’t — about Tyreke Evans. https://t.co/bu2kW7OutI

— Brett Dawson (@BDawsonWrites) July 14, 2016

Clarity?

(I'll just sit here and wait for folks to listen and then explain to me how any of what I've been saying has been wrong)

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I stopped at 20min, this guy is a master of saying nothing.

To sum it up.

He is a good player
No info on his health
There are trade talks
He has 3 procedures on the same knee.
He heard this and that....and don't know how much truth in it.

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Originally Posted by GuardianAngel25

I think he will play more like Livingston hopefully but maybe a healthy mix of both. Will likely play a different position not running the point as Livingston but I think he's capable of playing in that role. Livingtson offers no 3 pointer where Reke actually does helping space a little more. Livingston does have a knock down mid ranger which Reke doesn't but both have their own skill set. If he's on the roster when camp starts I believe Livingston/Iggy will be a role he plays and with a year to learn the system while having this summer and camp for Gentry to install his role should help a lot. Of course it's not a minor adjustment he needs to make but I wouldn't consider it something he can't do.

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That would be awesome but Reke doesn't have the same BB IQ as Livingston. Although he is bigger and more talent, he doesn't move the ball like Livingston. That's been he's biggest problem with the Pelicans. Gentry has said it multiple times that the ball doesn't move when Reke runs the offense and he tends to play hero ball. That's why it's the worst kept secret that they are going to try to move him. You will almost never hear a GM say we are trying to trade a guy but it everyone is reporting it then it must be true.

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Originally Posted by Topdawg26

That would be awesome but Reke doesn't have the same BB IQ as Livingston. Although he is bigger and more talent, he doesn't move the ball like Livingston. That's been he's biggest problem with the Pelicans. Gentry has said it multiple times that the ball doesn't move when Reke runs the offense and he tends to play hero ball. That's why it's the worst kept secret that they are going to try to move him. You will almost never hear a GM say we are trying to trade a guy but it everyone is reporting it then it must be true.

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Gentry literally just said a healthy Tyreke is a good basketball player and they played pretty good basketball when he was healthy last year.

Man, y'all are funny.

Tyreke missed training camp last year, which is why he didn't do well in Gentry's system.

More Gentry from season ending press conference...

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Gentry said Evans was forced to learn his offense on the fly because he missed most of training camp after undergoing surgery on his right knee to remove bone chips that forced him to miss the first 17 games of the season.

''We had a small sample size,'' Gentry said. ''He never had an opportunity to go through training camp. So we just rushed in, and said, 'Ok', now this is way we play. I think he had some great moments and I think he struggled some.

''I think all of the pieces have to be out there before you can make any evaluation if this piece fits, or this piece does not fit. I think we really never established a pace that we wanted to play with. That was mainly because of the injury situation that we had to adjust to as coaches.''

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Originally Posted by Topdawg26

That would be awesome but Reke doesn't have the same BB IQ as Livingston. Although he is bigger and more talent, he doesn't move the ball like Livingston. That's been he's biggest problem with the Pelicans. Gentry has said it multiple times that the ball doesn't move when Reke runs the offense and he tends to play hero ball. That's why it's the worst kept secret that they are going to try to move him. You will almost never hear a GM say we are trying to trade a guy but it everyone is reporting it then it must be true.

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Yea I agree for the most part. I'm just looking for the best case scenario in how we try to use him and what he can do. I think a mix between Livingston/Iggy would be perfect. Reke has the ability and enough BB IQ to alter his game a little bit and move the ball. Would like to see him cut to the rim a little more off ball and even some catch and shoot at the 3. If he would just commit to a little change in his game for 1 season we could have a very valuable player who could still put up nice numbers and actually give us an asset at the deadline if not moved before the season. With all the new players I just don't see any minutes for Reke. I think he's going to be another teams problem trying to get a little more ball movement out of him.

My guess is that he and Ajinca will end up traded for Greg Monroe at some point.

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Originally Posted by NMThreeMVP

My guess is that he and Ajinca will end up traded for Greg Monroe at some point.

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very possible, we need bigs, and AD himself has even said he wants to play with Monroe.

jrue
buddy
hill
ad
monroe

great blend of offense and defense

Jrue/Galloway/Frazier
Buddy/Moore
Hill/Q-pon
AD/Jones/Cunningham
Monroe/Asik

I absolutely love it.

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Originally Posted by NMThreeMVP

My guess is that he and Ajinca will end up traded for Greg Monroe at some point.

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Man I would freaking love to add Monroe to go along with Jones. That again makes us more versatile getting a big who can play both the 4 and 5. Monroe could play alongside AD, Jones, Asik, Ajinca, and any other player we have. I would hope Asik would be on the way out and Ajinca staying. Monroe has a year less on his deal than Asik which would be nice having the $ available a year earlier. IMO Monroe would fit so well in Gentrys system and compliment our roster very well. If we make this move I give us an A+ this offseason. So much potential in this roster with just about everyone still being in a position to keep improving.

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

Jrue/Galloway/Frazier
Buddy/Moore
Hill/Q-pon
AD/Jones/Cunningham
Monroe/Asik

I absolutely love it.

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Yes this would be incredible but I would much rather Asik go out over Ajinca. Don't want that much $ tied into our centers. Would be one hell of a versatile roster with depth and talent we have never had.

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

very possible, we need bigs, and AD himself has even said he wants to play with Monroe.

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A starting pair of AD and Monroe with Terrence Jones, Diallo, and maybe an athletic 7 foot 1st round big in next years draft would be best front court we had in years!

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Originally Posted by Topdawg26

A starting pair of AD and Monroe with Terrence Jones, Diallo, and maybe an athletic 7 foot 1st round big in next years draft would be best front court we had in years!

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Yea I'm forgetting about our 1st round pick next year. Would love to get another SF or C. If we can hit on that pick along with the guys we have now and find another solid FA this team can be serious contenders. Just about every player we have can still make big improvements in their game. Jrue is someone in very excited to see finally having a summer to work on his game and be 100% healthy. He's entering his prime and should have the best basketball of his career ahead of him. I think he mite win the most improved player award.

now imagine cp3 comes back when he expires to be home and be with Davis

cp3
buddy
hill
AD
monroe

championship.

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

now imagine cp3 comes back when he expires to be home and be with Davis

cp3
buddy
hill
AD
monroe

championship.

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Just a crazy prediction I have but... I think CP3 will eventually be traded for Kyrie and Melo traded for Love. Gets Lebron the 2 guys he wants to play with while they want to play with him as well. I think CP3 and Melo are at the point in their careers they could care less where they play and if it's in Cleveland fine they just want to win. They go to a coach and front office who have won a ring. Only way for them to have a legit chance at taking down the Warriors is by teaming up. Irving was great being a big reason the Cavs won but he is no CP3 and Lebron knows that as well. If the Clippers feel like CP3 won't resign they can get a damn good player in return with Irving. I think Melo for Love is the most likely to happen but I just envision all of them teaming up and Cleveland has the ammo to get those deals done.

I think between Jrue, Buddy and AD we will have enough scorers. Monroe is a great offensive talent. But I don't like the fit.

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

now imagine cp3 comes back when he expires to be home and be with Davis

cp3
buddy
hill
AD
monroe

championship.

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giggity

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

Jrue/Frazier/Douglas
Buddy/Moore/Galloway
Hill/Q-pon
AD/Jones/Cunningham
Monroe/Asik/Diallo

I absolutely love it.

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Fixed

Douglas isn't on the Pelicans anymore.

Tyreke evans is trying to get traded, it's so obvious.
Constantly posting about how healthy he is right now. His trying to influence other GMS to trade for him, advertising his healthy profile.

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Originally Posted by GuardianAngel25

Douglas isn't on the Pelicans anymore.

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I know that but he can still be re-signed with the minimum.

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Originally Posted by bdnp1

Tyreke evans is trying to get traded, it's so obvious.
Constantly posting about how healthy he is right now. His trying to influence other GMS to trade for him, advertising his healthy profile.

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Source? I don't have twatter!