Pelicans to meet with Tyreke Evans (offer has been made)

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine
Pelicans will have a face to face with Tyreke Evans tonight after free agency commences at 12:01 AM ET, ESPN has learned

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I guess we're not looking to keep Gordon.

Well its something.

well that escalated quickly

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Originally Posted by Bee-Fense

I guess we're not looking to keep Gordon.

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Doesn't mean that.

A potential SF?

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Originally Posted by Bee-Fense

I guess we're not looking to keep Gordon.

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For some reason I would rather keep Gordon. I think he's a more efficient scorer. I'm not high on Evans.

GAH!!!

SF right?

Going after Iggy or Evans. Glad we're trying to get some guys who can fill a need.

I'm really curious as to what plans they would have with him.

Is Gordon on his way out? Does Monty think he can get consistent defense out of him? What position will he play?

Sacramento tried Tyreke at SF... it didn't work well. He's a SG.

Woohoo. If this is about playing Evans at the three, i will crap my pants.

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Originally Posted by Bee-Fense

Sacramento tried Tyreke at SF... it didn't work well. He's a SG.

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You're right. Man I would rather keep Gordon. I don't think Tyreke can be that go to scorer.

The thing I like about pursuing Evans is that I think we could get him for a lot cheaper than he's probably worth. Total buy low move.

Yeah I think this has to be for him to play 2...he's basically a bigger, worse shooting Gordon at his best. But he'll be cheaper and doesn't have the injury history.

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Originally Posted by Bee-Fense

Sacramento tried Tyreke at SF... it didn't work well. He's a SG.

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Does anything work well in Sacramento though?

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Originally Posted by Bee-Fense

Sacramento tried Tyreke at SF... it didn't work well. He's a SG.

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What's the difference? Your playing off the ball. It's not like they had a hell of a offensive scheme anyways in Sacramento!

I'm for this.

Do not want...but he is obviously very high on our board ughh

Tyreke Evans, Kevin Martin, Iggy... it appears they may have a potential Eric Gordon trade ready. I'm not sure what I think about that, but I guess we'll find out their plan pretty soon.

It is exciting.

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Originally Posted by Bee-Fense

Sacramento tried Tyreke at SF... it didn't work well. He's a SG.

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Yeah, and if we are signing him as a 3, we are screwed.

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Originally Posted by Sleeper

Woohoo. If this is about playing Evans at the three, i will crap my pants.

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Why? We need our 3 to shoot the 3 well and be a great defender. He does neither.

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Originally Posted by Pelicans78

For some reason I would rather keep Gordon. I think he's a more efficient scorer. I'm not high on Evans.

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I personally can't stand Evans, but I trust Demps. He's just way to ball dominant, he doesn't shoot the 3 well, and doesn't play defense well. Man I hope Sacramento matches

I have a weird infatuation with Evans
Can't get his rookie year out my mind when he was getting to the rim at will
He might be just what we need
Or he might be a disaster

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Originally Posted by BeeBall Reasons

Does anything work well in Sacramento though?

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Haha i was about to post the same thing.

They must really doubt Gordon's durability.

Last year we didn't know anything about the Anderson and Lopez deals until they were already done. But now a lot of information is leaking. Perhaps Dell has lost his touch for the secrets.

Basically Ari Gold gtfo GIF would be used right now buy Pelicans to EJ?

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Originally Posted by Pelicans78

You're right. Man I would rather keep Gordon. I don't think Tyreke can be that go to scorer.

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Think about this. 3 guys that can be outlets for the break.

i think bourbonstreetshots have been evaluating every sf but evans

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Originally Posted by BallSoHard

Think about this. 3 guys that can be outlets for the break.

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And 3 guys that need the ball in their hands to be most effective.

6th man? He'll fit perfect off the bench being a tweaker between the 1, 2 & 3. I can't see him in our starting line, especially with Jrue and Gordon dominating the ball. I say give the 2nd unit to him , Anderson and Austin while letting Miller or Aminu hold down the SF spot.

If, big time, IF Reke could get a jumpshot, he'd be almost unguardable. Like a 6'6" Kyrie Irving.

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Originally Posted by Emilio

Last year we didn't know anything about the Anderson and Lopez deals until they were already done. But now a lot of information is leaking. Perhaps Dell has lost his touch for the secrets.

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For the record, we had no idea this was happening until 5 minutes ago and it's going to happen in 90 minutes. So he's still doing way better than most GMs in the league.

Also, I can't get over Evans' rookie year when he was going to be the next Dwyane Wade. With a competent coach and teammates he could be a steal.

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Originally Posted by Bee-Fense

And 3 guys that need the ball in their hands to be most effective.

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That's not true.

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Originally Posted by GeauxPelicans

Yeah, and if we are signing him as a 3, we are screwed.



Why? We need our 3 to shoot the 3 well and be a great defender. He does neither.



I personally can't stand Evans, but I trust Demps. He's just way to ball dominant, he doesn't shoot the 3 well, and doesn't play defense well. Man I hope Sacramento matches

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What is it with you and saying the three has to shoot the three? That's your interpretation of what Monty envisions the roster to be like. It's not like we have a shortage of three point shooters.

Perhaps we are transitioning to a 3 guard lineup.

Think about it...

Iggy, Tyreke, no rumored Vasquez trades. With Jrue, Jackson, Robets, Rivers, Gordon on the roster. We might be trying to start a new look with three ball handlers on the court at all times.

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Originally Posted by Trell

6th man? He'll fit perfect off the bench being a tweaker between the 1, 2 & 3. I can't see him in our starting line, especially with Jrue and Gordon dominating the ball. I say give the 2nd unit to him , Anderson and Austin while letting Miller or Aminu hold down the SF spot.

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Now this I can see. If we can get him for the right price, he'd be incredible off the bench.

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Originally Posted by Bee-Fense

And 3 guys that need the ball in their hands to be most effective.

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Good thing we also signed Jean Grey. She can score without even touching the ball.

Man I'm already super excited about free agency. We must really be interested in the guy if we're meeting him so early.

exploring all options. iggy's with denver right now so don't think it's a priority thing, just who they could get to meet with at midnight that they have some interest in. if you think you can sign him to a lower contract than gordon, does the drop in skill for a lower price get made up with an additional signing that you couldn't make with gordon on the payroll? just exploring all options for all scenarios

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Originally Posted by Pelicans78

They must really doubt Gordon's durability.

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That's why I see him as a 6th man.

I like the team's aggressiveness. I like the name. I don't know I how I like the fit.

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Originally Posted by Bee-Fense

I guess we're not looking to keep Gordon.

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Monty could think of Tyreke as a super sub like Vasquez but way better. lol Evans could play 1-3 easily at time. Also would be nice to not have to lean on Rivers if Gordon goes down.

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Originally Posted by BallSoHard

That's not true.

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Note I said most effective, not effective. You think Holiday and Gordon are better without the ball in their hand? Certainly Evans is most effective with it.

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Originally Posted by BeeBall Reasons

Perhaps we are transitioning to a 3 guard lineup.

Think about it...

Iggy, Tyreke, no rumored Vasquez trades. With Jrue, Jackson, Robets, Rivers, Gordon on the roster. We might be trying to start a new look with three ball handlers on the court at all times.

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We will get torched defensively. Especially in our division so I doubt it. No lie though, this is getting me excited.

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Originally Posted by Pelicans78

It is exciting.

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count me in as agreeing with this....the front office wheels are obviously turning....

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Originally Posted by Bee-Fense

Note I said most effective, not effective. You think Holiday and Gordon are better without the ball in their hand? Certainly Evans is most effective with it.

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What you mean is you don't think much of them as off ball shooters.

That said, I think a drive and kick to slash deal would really be effective. All three players can get to the rim and draw fouls.

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Originally Posted by Bee-Fense

And 3 guys that need the ball in their hands to be most effective.

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That bothers me. Need someone to be able to play off the ball a bit.