Offseason thread

[Gonzo]

Got a lot of work to do

[RollWithEm]

I don't think you have a lot of work to do. You guys are one Deron Williams away from contending in the East.

[Pacers Fan]

This off season could be kind of rough. I have no doubt that we'll re-sign Roy HIbbert, but we're going to lose a lot of depth.

We're probably losing Barbosa, Foster (already), Lou, and maybe Lance. George Hill is the key, but I'm not sure how much we'll be willing to spend on him after committing ~35 mil to 3 players for next season.

With the 26th pick in the draft, I hope we go after some size (Leonard/Melo/Moultrie/Ezeli), but it's hard to say we'll get anyone more effective than David Harrison. Other players I like that might be available include Darius Miller, Marquis Teague (although everyone in the Bloomington area hates him), Terrence Ross, Dion Waiters, John Jenkins, and Jae Crowder.

But yes, Deron Williams, first and foremost.

[Knick Killer]

So if we re-signed Roy Hibbert to a max deal and let the rest of our FA's walk, would we have enough money to offer Williams max or no?

[Gonzo]

Originally Posted by RollWithEm

I don't think you have a lot of work to do. You guys are one Deron Williams away from contending in the East.

1) A real point guard
2) Role players (3 pt shooter, big rebounder/defensive big)
3) Paul George dribbling and passing camp
4) New offense

About a month ago I was against ever trading Danny. I enjoyed his chippiness during the Playoffs and I think he's found out how he's going to play the rest of his career, but I really think Paul George needs to play at the small forward position.

[Pacers Fan]

Originally Posted by Knick_Killer31

So if we re-signed Roy Hibbert to a max deal and let the rest of our FA's walk, would we have enough money to offer Williams max or no?

I'm not exactly sure how cap holds work in the NBA, but I'm assuming that the QO's we offer Hill/Hibbert are all that count against our cap space. So, we'd be smart to sign Williams before Hibbert, otherwise it wouldn't work. If Hibbert were on anything other than a rookie contract, this wouldn't be possible, though.

About a month ago I was against ever trading Danny. I enjoyed his chippiness during the Playoffs and I think he's found out how he's going to play the rest of his career, but I really think Paul George needs to play at the small forward position.

I haven't had the chance to watch as many playoff games as you have most likely, but every time I've seen Paul George, he looks like a natural SG out there with how skinny and fluid he is. Problem is that when we run that big starting lineup of ours, everyone's a poor ball handler except George Hill.

If the end of the season and playoffs are any indication, no way we can trade Granger to make room for George. Granger scores. George is incredibly timid to the point where sometimes he resembles Brandon Rush.

[Gonzo]

Originally Posted by Pacers Fan

I haven't had the chance to watch as many playoff games as you have most likely, but every time I've seen Paul George, he looks like a natural SG out there with how skinny and fluid he is. Problem is that when we run that big starting lineup of ours, everyone's a poor ball handler except George Hill.

If the end of the season and playoffs are any indication, no way we can trade Granger to make room for George. Granger scores. George is incredibly timid to the point where sometimes he resembles Brandon Rush.

I'm just curious how Paul George would play at his normal position, perhaps he wouldn't have to handle the ball nearly as much.

Hopefully George finds a way to produce this offseason, too bad he doesn't have a mentor other than Brian Shaw to teach him how to score. Knocking down 3's is great and all, but at 6'9'' he really needs to use his size effectively.

[clownskull]

barbosa was useful in the regular season however, he fluctuated between useless and worse in the playoffs most of the time. he can walk.

[Knick Killer]

Yeah I can live without Barbosa.

[RollWithEm]

http://www.eightpointsnineseconds.co...to-add-player/

We can shut this thread down... or maybe open it wide up, depending on how you look at it. That article pretty much covers all the possibilities.

[RollWithEm]

That Nash/Ilyasova combo suggested in the article sounds quite intriguing (along with a resigned Hibbert and Hill). Don't know if it's possible, but I like the idea.

[Gonzo]

Sounds like Bird is staying...

[Gonzo]

Snoop Dog is a Granger fan

[Luke]

Best case scenario is Deron Williams, obviously. If that doesn't work out then try to convince Nash that you're one piece away from a contender.

Nash would really work wonders with Paul George.

[R-Star]

Originally Posted by Luke

Best case scenario is Deron Williams, obviously. If that doesn't work out then try to convince Nash that you're one piece away from a contender.

Nash would really work wonders with Paul George.

Roy Hibberts stats would go through the roof with Steve Nash.

I don't think Nash or Deron are a reality though. But I hope I'm proven wrong.