BwareDWare94 723 Posted July 12, 2012 In order for Houston to trade for Dwight Howard, they may need to amnesty one of the most underrated players in the game: Luis Scola. He's a solid double double on most nights and can now and then top 20 and sometimes even 30. The question is--who signs Luis if this happens? Anybody got an ideas? If he goes ring chasing, he might sign cheap somewhere, but I guess I just don't know. Where do you folks think he goes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blotsfan 2,112 Posted July 12, 2012 Well being amnestied doesn't make him a total free agent. First, every team that is under the salary cap is allowed to place a bid on him and whoever bids the most gets him. If no one bids on him, then he will be a UFA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted July 12, 2012 I could see Minny going after him to back up KLove. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blotsfan 2,112 Posted July 12, 2012 That could be a good fit. I think New Orleans could make sense for him too. More size to help Davis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milla4Prez63 678 Posted July 12, 2012 According to Woj, Scola has been gotten the amnesty axe. I think he ends up in Dallas. They will likely claim either him or Elton Brand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted July 13, 2012 According to Woj, Scola has been gotten the amnesty axe. I think he ends up in Dallas. They will likely claim either him or Elton Brand. That choice is obvious. I don't think Scola's missed a single game in his career and I can't remember the last time Elton Brand played a full season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bucman 891 Posted July 13, 2012 David Aldridge: Asking around, not as much interest among uncapped teams for Scola bid as you'd think. Minimum bid is $3+ million in year one, $10M total. Twitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karl 3 Posted July 13, 2012 they may need to amnesty one of the most underrated players in the game: Luis Scola. He's a solid double double on most nights and can now and then top 20 and sometimes even 30. Uh, no. Luis Flopola is not good. He'll probably turn into a ring chaser or go the complete opposite direction and sign with a terrible team for a ton of cash. He'll end up doing nothing special, 6th man on his best day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted July 13, 2012 Uh, no. Luis Flopola is not good. He'll probably turn into a ring chaser or go the complete opposite direction and sign with a terrible team for a ton of cash. He'll end up doing nothing special, 6th man on his best day. LOL. Do you even watch basketball if you think that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
56AceInDaPlace 110 Posted July 13, 2012 Luis Scola is definitely one of the underrated guys in the NBA. He may not dazzle you, but he gets his. He contributes. Id take him off our bench. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blotsfan 2,112 Posted July 13, 2012 I can't believe Houston couldn't find a trade market for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
56AceInDaPlace 110 Posted July 13, 2012 Mavs are going after him. Philly sucked it with Brand, i think he would be a solid pickup for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blotsfan 2,112 Posted July 16, 2012 Phoenix claims him. http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/eye-on-basketball/19591424/suns-claim-luis-scola-off-waiver-wire-amnesty-josh-childress Suns looking like a possible 7-8 seed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted July 16, 2012 Woooooooooooooooooooooooooo. We are looking at a mostly new core of players, and the future is bright!! It would have been hard to imagine last season that the team would come together like this after the departure of Steve Nash.... Absolutely can not wait for the season! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milla4Prez63 678 Posted July 16, 2012 I don't like what the Suns are doing personally, they are setting themselves up to live in mediocrityland for the near future. Best case scenario is the right to be a warmup for Oklahoma City or LA in the playoffs. I think they'd be better off just tanking to try and get a star to build around. But the Suns' owner has been called cheap in the past and he probably doesn't want to risk a decline in ticket sales for a tanking team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted July 16, 2012 I don't like what the Suns are doing personally, they are setting themselves up to live in mediocrityland for the near future. Best case scenario is the right to be a warmup for Oklahoma City or LA in the playoffs. I think they'd be better off just tanking to try and get a star to build around. But the Suns' owner has been called cheap in the past and he probably doesn't want to risk a decline in ticket sales for a tanking team. Tanking is for idiots. And of course we are going to be mediocre.... We are ALWAYS mediocre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milla4Prez63 678 Posted July 17, 2012 With the way the NBA is, you almost HAVE to have a tank/crap season to get the players you need to win a title. The Sonics/Thunder were awful for years and got 3 great players out of it and are in position to win rings. If the Suns' goal is to just be competing for a playoff spot, good for them, but it is purgatory for most franchises. You aren't actually good enough to compete in the playoffs, but not bad enough to draft players to put you over the top. Like the Denver Nuggets, they've made the playoffs nine years in a row but have lost in the first round in eight of those years. Yikes. This is why when the Magic trade Dwight (hopefully very soon) I hope we get picks, young players and cap space so we can get the worst part of rebuilding out of the way and start drafting players who can get us on track to compete for championships again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
56AceInDaPlace 110 Posted July 17, 2012 With the way the NBA is, you almost HAVE to have a tank/crap season to get the players you need to win a title. The Sonics/Thunder were awful for years and got 3 great players out of it and are in position to win rings. If the Suns' goal is to just be competing for a playoff spot, good for them, but it is purgatory for most franchises. You aren't actually good enough to compete in the playoffs, but not bad enough to draft players to put you over the top. Like the Denver Nuggets, they've made the playoffs nine years in a row but have lost in the first round in eight of those years. Yikes. This is why when the Magic trade Dwight (hopefully very soon) I hope we get picks, young players and cap space so we can get the worst part of rebuilding out of the way and start drafting players who can get us on track to compete for championships again. Well we ( Lakers ) are meeting with the Magic about trade talks for Howard. We wouldnt give u Bynumat this point IMO. It would be a third team that takes Bynum and they give u the picks and cap relief. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milla4Prez63 678 Posted July 21, 2012 Well we ( Lakers ) are meeting with the Magic about trade talks for Howard. We wouldnt give u Bynumat this point IMO. It would be a third team that takes Bynum and they give u the picks and cap relief. If it is Houston, then cool. But fuck the Cavs rumored deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
