Comments on: Brotherly Link Love: Long Weekend Addition

By: Dave T

Dave T — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:58:47 +0000

@Suede:

I’m really hoping they start Thad. Sometimes too much importance is placed on the whole starting lineup, when in fact much of the game is played with a lineup that isn’t that one…but I really want the message sent that: Thad = starter = he’s our guy for years to come.

About K Rush…really like the signing. And I actually think it won’t be a problem position wise, he’s played plenty of NBA SF before, and at 6’6 can get away with being our backup three. I don’t think any of us can argue a move where we get a guy that has hit 100 three’s in only 20 mpg at a 38% clip from long range.

By: Dannie

Dannie — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:01:44 +0000

I’m back – got a short post coming this morning and will address some of the new developments that have been going on this weekend.

By: deepsixersuede

deepsixersuede — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:18:19 +0000

The Ivey signing told me Willie and L.Will. get plenty of two guard minutes [25 to 30 combined?]. Wish a Novak type was the next move but E.S. must like Rush as an athlete also.

By: deepsixersuede

deepsixersuede — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:13:56 +0000

Thought after Ivey signing our shooter would be a 3 more than a 2, Rush can!t play much 3, can!t cover them, another sign if done that Iggy is gonna play a lot of 3 this year; wonder if they are gonna bring Thad off the bench again with 4 two guards if this signing takes place.

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:54:35 +0000

Yeah. He said they are “close to signing him.” Done deal essentially.

Good signing. He isn’t a good player really, but he can shoot and he was gotten for the minimum so I am not complaining.

Ivey was a good addition. Rush would be as well. Steve Novak would be as well if that happens.

By: xing

xing — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:17:28 +0000

anyone heard details on RealGM about Eskins “reporting” that Sixers signed Rush?

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:35:42 +0000

@Dave T.

Curious… why not the Cavs? How many years straight do they have to beat the Wizards?

By: deepsixersuede

deepsixersuede — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:15:39 +0000

Cuban has been too quiet this summer, he probably feels he has to do something. Tough to figure the western team though.

By: Dave T

Dave T — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:07:31 +0000

Suede,

I’m with you, Detroit is def. the team that makes sense in the East. I think you nailed the players too…the only thing I could see different is maybe Atlanta going for Amir Johnson, or possibly Walter Hermann as a thrown in for a third player, but I’m sure they’d get the more sure-thing big in Maxiel. Also agree about his position…I see him as a natural 3, and a guy that can slide down to play the 4 spot, but not an ideal PF. Although with him and other versatile players, position doesn’t really matter so much.

I wasn’t thinking Dallas for the West team, but that makes a lot of sense. Atlanta would probably try to get either Stackhouse or Eddie Jones thrown in as well for extra depth at the 2/3 spot.

By: deepsixersuede

deepsixersuede — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:51:41 +0000

Dave, 2 teams I thought of first were Detroit [Prince/Maxiel] and Dallas [J.Howard and Bass]. Don!t think Smith is locked in at the 4 spot, could be looked at as a 3 on a lot of teams.