which SF FAs do you like?

[Cman]

Assuming Quis is done for the season, and leaving aside trade proposals, which SF free agents do you like?

Here's a link to help you get started: http://hoopshype.com/free_agency.htm

Two names that jump out are Ime Udoka and Bobby Simmons.  Carney was on that list until Weds (?) when he signed a 10 day contract with Memphis.

[Jon]

Udoka or Simmons would be good.  However, I think Danny will wait until see what happens at the deadline.  No sense in cutting someone now to find we have an open roster spot after making a trade. 

[droponov]

Carney was the only interesting player. Good wing defender.

Of the rest, maybe Udoka is the best option available... but I don't think he's a rotation player any more. If Quis is done for the season, Ainge will probably try a trade.

If a free-agent needs to be picked up, the best option out there is probably Othyus Jeffers.

PS - In regards to Simmons, he looked done when he played for San Antonio earlier in the season. Popovich used him exclusively at the 4, actually. No quickness to play the perimeter. He can't help.

[csfansince60s]

I'd bring in Joe Alexander for a look see. He's athletic, tough and had a high motor.

What happened in Milwaukee, Chicago and NO?? Is he that much of a loser/headcase to not even look at him for a tryout?

[Chris]

Its really tough to say.  I think Udoka and Simmons have the perfect skill sets for what the C's are looking for, however, I am not sure either of them have anything left.

I am not as sold on Carney, and think he would struggle fitting in to the system this late in the season.  Alexander would be the same issue...just not sure if he could pick up the system too quickly.

[birdwatcher]

If a free-agent needs to be picked up, the best option out there is probably Othyus Jeffers.

Who the heck is this??

[csfansince60s]

I'd bring in Joe Alexander for a look see. He's athletic, tough and had a high motor.

What happened in Milwaukee, Chicago and NO?? Is he that much of a loser/headcase to not even look at him for a tryout?

I guess I am answering my own question: Alexander is now considered a 4 and not a 3, and another undersized 4 we don't need, although I have been intrigued by him since his great performances in the NCAA tournament his last year in college.
This article is a good read on this.http://nba.fanhouse.com/2011/01/13/joe-alexander-opening-eyes-at-d-league-showcase/

[RebusRankin]

Udoke

[nba is the worst]

If a free-agent needs to be picked up, the best option out there is probably Othyus Jeffers.

Who the heck is this??

He's a D-leaguer who had a 10-day with the Jazz.

6-5   210 lbs
College: Robert Morris - Chicago
Years Pro: 1

http://www.nba.com/playerfile/othyus_jeffers/

[Fan from VT]

If a free-agent needs to be picked up, the best option out there is probably Othyus Jeffers.

Who the heck is this??

Jeffers is this really weird guy. He's great in the D-League, and is constantly on summer rosters/not making the cut. I don't know why; it does seem like he should be a role player somewhere considering how bad many long-tenured role players there are; but then again, often times the key to being a long tenured role player is to have "pedigree" that provides initial momentum...i.e. high draft choice, known college, etc. I mean, there's no way Duhon should be in the league at all, but he coasts on momentum of pedigree.

I think Jeffers basically played PF as a 6'5 200+ pounder (he's built like a rock) and is strictly a slasher type of scorer, and a very good rebounder. Dominating in the D-league each year; he's about 25 now. I know Hollinger keeps thinking he's about ready to break into a 15 man roster one of these years once he figures out how to be a TA type SF full time. I really keep thinking he should make our roster instead of Harangody types. I'd like to give him a chance. For what it's worth, in a tiny sample size for Utah, he was able to post a 13.62 PER in his one NBA 14 game stretch. Miniscule sample though.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Othyus_Jeffers

His height is probably exaggerated though, but he does have a zest for defense and athleticism: from hollinger's all-star notebook 2 years ago:

As far as players go, the guy I wanted to see was Othyus Jeffers, a previously unknown shooting guard from Robert Morris in Chicago who has blown up for the Iowa Energy this season and should be in the NBA soon.

Jeffers is listed at 6-5, so it disappointed me to see he's actually 6-2. I mean, I've seen some inflated heights before, but this was kind of absurd.

However, Jeffers has the definitive "NBA body": incredibly long arms and a powerful torso in the mold of Mitch Richmond. He defends like crazy, too. All this will make him a useful role player at the 2 in the NBA. He can't shoot well, but he has a high-arcing stroke with a nice rotation, so his troubles might be eased when he gets more reps.

I talked to Energy coach Nick Nurse, and he was effusive in his praise of Jeffers' play and work ethic. Nurse didn't necessarily have great incentive to pump the guy up, either, considering his team likely would suffer if the NBA were to poach his best player.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=hollinger_john&page=All-Star-Notebook-090215



He plays GF in the D-league, is 9th in the d-leage in "efficiency" (PER i think, basically), and posts a .480/.282/.724 to go with his 21.4 pts, 8.9 rbs, 2.9 asts, and 2.1 steals. 2.9 turnovers, not awful really for a guy who, in the D-league, has to handle the ball more than he would here.

So in sum: Clearly a d-league FA binky of mine for a couple years. I think he could be a very good 15-20 mpg slasher/finisher/defender/rebounder at the 2/3 due to his strength/athleticism making up for height deficiency.

[Fan from VT]

Jeffers and old training camp friend Deshawn Sims had good showings at the D-League all-star game this weekend. Give one of them a 10-day contract?

[Roy H.]

Simmons looked horrible for San Antonio in the preseason; I think he's cooked.  San Antonio also has used Udoka, who scored a total of 14 points in 20 games this year.

[MBz]

How about Danny Green? He's averaging about 19 a game in the d-league.  I know it doesn't say much, but at least hes young and athletic.  He was a good defender in college. Not sure how he would do in the NBA as we really never got to see him play.

[Jon]

Butler may be the ideal player.  He has a little better size and athleticism than Parker, but can still hit the three. 

That's not to say that there isn't better talent out there (like Tayshaun Prince).  However, Butler could probably be had for less and certainly his salary (just 2.4 million) makes any deal a lot easier to work out. 

Now what would the Clippers want? 

[Tai]

I can't lie guys, you're killing with the D-league players.

Rasual Butler is easily a better option than any of them, depending on what we'd have to give up for him.