Pelicans signing Motiejunas?

Perhaps so...

Sources: The Pelicans and Motiejunas' representatives had positive talks today and deal could be coming soon.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 1, 2017

Word is that Williams was waived...

Championship.

Well, he can swing the ball at least. Not sure what else he's got.

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Well, he can swing the ball at least. Not sure what else he's got.

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A very good post game. He also shot the ball well from 3 in 14-15, but looking at his career numbers, long range shooting doesn't appear to be a very reliable part of his game.

Isn't he still a restricted free agent?

Edit: D-mo is a baller. A lot of Houston fans wanted him back.

Eh. Ok, I guess.

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Isn't he still a restricted free agent?

Edit: D-mo is a baller. A lot of Houston fans wanted him back.

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No he became an UFA a few weeks ago.

Pretty sure he's not much of a defender. Could he who we get instead of trading for Greg Monroe?

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Pretty sure he's not much of a defender. Could he who we get instead of trading for Greg Monroe?

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I get where youre going with that, but Monroe has got 40 lbs on him. From the little that I've seen of him, and I emphasize little, he reminds me a bit of Terrence.

Hm. Looking into his situation, the Rockets screwed this man over. They matched a $37 million offer sheet from Brooklyn, but never signed it. Now he can't even sign with the Nets until next season. and then they straight up cut him loose.

Hope he's got a chip on his shoulder and is fully healthy.

Looks like he's signing one year for the veteran minimum.

F'in right!! Better than Randerson. Hope he's healthy and plays well. Off to look up highlights of him..
Think about this, we will probably get more front-court production out of two minimum contract guys (Jones and Montej) than the two guys with the larger long term contracts (Asik n' Ajinca). If only we could let those four guys switch contracts..

Probably better than Ajinca. The Rockets/Pels gradual roster swap continues.

Motiejunas has the potential to be very very good and even a long term starter at center. The problem with him has been back injuries. If he is healthy enough to play, what an unbelievable steal at this point.

Good value

This is good. No more fumbling bigs around the rim. He can stretch the floor and also post-up . This will make AD happy in several different ways. He doesn't have to guard centers all the time and won't face as many double teams........Great signing IMO. Plus they get to stick it the Rockets.......Youtube his highlights...I think he can be very good for us.

He can really pass the ball

Good signing. I'm hoping this signals the end of the Asik era in NOLA.

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Hm. Looking into his situation, the Rockets screwed this man over. They matched a $37 million offer sheet from Brooklyn, but never signed it. Now he can't even sign with the Nets until next season. and then they straight up cut him loose.

Hope he's got a chip on his shoulder and is fully healthy.

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Agree!

He has health issues?

Don't know. But, Motiejunas is about to put his health in the hands of the #Pelicans medical staff so he probably won't stay healthy long. https://t.co/cS6dOV6j5x

— David Fisher (@DavidFisherTBW) January 1, 2017

Hope he can stay healthy,

Donatas Motiejunas at the minimum is low risk. That he'll play ahead of two guys making a combined ~$15M this season though...

— David Fisher (@DavidFisherTBW) January 1, 2017

Jrue/Gallo
Buddy/Moore
Hill/Tyreke/Qpon?
Cunningham/Jones/Diallo
AD/D-Mo

That is legit! Good job Demps?

No wonder he was so cheap. Health issues,

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donatas_Motiej%C5%ABnas

Hopefully it works out for him here.