Sneaky FA Target -Tyson Chandler

[Eddie20]

Yes, he's turning 33. However, this season he averaged 10.3 PPG, 11.5 RPG, 1.2 BPG, 30 MPG, 66% FG, and 72% FT, while providing his usual toughness and interior defense.

We could give him a 3 year deal and he would instantly provide that rim protector we so desperately lack. His minutes would go down, which would be a good thing given his age, with Zeller still on the team and forming a nice 1-2 in the middle. The new CBA would mean that the first year deal is being paid at market value, but the following two would probably be considered a team friendly deal, even with a slight and expected decrease in production/ability as he ages.

This summer has a pretty solid FA agent class (Jordan, Lopez brothers, M. Gasol, Kanter, Monroe, etc.), which is a good thing because the position, especially with the limited amount of teams with cap space, wouldn't mean an overpay. In fact, the only other team that could probably have interest in Chandler, given their current state and cap situation, is Dallas. Which brings me to my next point.

Since we have Dallas' 1st rd pick next season, going hard after Chandler could be extremely beneficial from that standpoint. We could either cause the Mavs to overpay, which would then limit Dallas' ability to improve via free agency, or have a huge hole at center heading into the season. Both would only help the odds of that pick becoming a lottery selection.

[Monkhouse]

You forgot to mention Chandler is 33, and will be looking for another playoff contender.

[Eddie20]

You forgot to mention Chandler is 33, and will be looking for another playoff contender.

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[Rondo9]

Tempting.....

[Beat LA]

You forgot to mention Chandler is 33, and will be looking for another playoff contender.

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Lol. Anyway, how about making KJ McDaniels our sneaky fa target?

[GetLucky]

I had no idea that his numbers were that good this year.

[Monkhouse]

You forgot to mention Chandler is 33, and will be looking for another playoff contender.

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I know you posted it

I'm just saying Chandler isn't coming here though.

[alldaboston]

You forgot to mention Chandler is 33, and will be looking for another playoff contender.

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Lol. Anyway, how about making KJ McDaniels our sneaky fa target?

No, his stats were nice in TankVille Philly, there's a reason he's not playing for Houston. I agree his defense is good, but we have Crowder, who imo can score better than KJ, with his decent shooting and his ability to put his head down, dribble, drive and get contact.

[crimson_stallion]

Yeah, he's been playing very well and his skill set would be a great addition here.

I must admit though, I'm a bit concerned by the fact that he only seems to play his best when he's on Dallas teams.  From what I recall he broke out his first season in Dallas, then dropped off a fair bit (maybe not on the box score, but advanced defensive stats) when he went to New York, and then seemed to get rejuvenated when he went back to Dallas again.

I doubt he'd be interested, and his age isn't a great fit long term, but if we COULD get him and on a decent value deal I'd consider it.

[Beat LA]

You forgot to mention Chandler is 33, and will be looking for another playoff contender.

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Lol. Anyway, how about making KJ McDaniels our sneaky fa target?

No, his stats were nice in TankVille Philly, there's a reason he's not playing for Houston. I agree his defense is good, but we have Crowder, who imo can score better than KJ, with his decent shooting and his ability to put his head down, dribble, drive and get contact.

It doesn't mean that he can't play.  Ideally, I'd love to have both of them, and if we don't get a center who's a shotblocker, at least McDaniels would give us SOMEONE who can do that, lol.   He's also a much better athlete than Crowder, and he's only a rookie. 

[LarBrd33]

Yes, he's turning 33. However, this season he averaged 10.3 PPG, 11.5 RPG, 1.2 BPG, 30 MPG, 66% FG, and 72% FT, while providing his usual toughness and interior defense.

We could give him a 3 year deal and he would instantly provide that rim protector we so desperately lack. His minutes would go down, which would be a good thing given his age, with Zeller still on the team and forming a nice 1-2 in the middle. The new CBA would mean that the first year deal is being paid at market value, but the following two would probably be considered a team friendly deal, even with a slight and expected decrease in production/ability as he ages.

This summer has a pretty solid FA agent class (Jordan, Lopez brothers, M. Gasol, Kanter, Monroe, etc.), which is a good thing because the position, especially with the limited amount of teams with cap space, wouldn't mean an overpay. In fact, the only other team that could probably have interest in Chandler, given their current state and cap situation, is Dallas. Which brings me to my next point.

Since we have Dallas' 1st rd pick next season, going hard after Chandler could be extremely beneficial from that standpoint. We could either cause the Mavs to overpay, which would then limit Dallas' ability to improve via free agency, or have a huge hole at center heading into the season. Both would only help the odds of that pick becoming a lottery selection.

TP.  I'm sold.  Chandler helps our biggest weakness.  He's still a top tier defensive big.  It would hurt the Mavs significantly to lose him.

[chambers]

He'll get paid by the mavs until Dirk leaves. Bit too old for us.

[mr. dee]

His injury history and age concerns me. If he comes cheap, then that's a different question.

[YoungOne87]

yes we need more role players!

[pearljammer10]

No reason to leave Dallas. If he does he will go to another top contender. Perfect skill set for what we need but he doesn't fit our youth movement.