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Where do Dragic and Lee rank among FAs?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Carl Herrera, Jun 18, 2012.

  1. Carl Herrera

    Carl Herrera Member

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    Hoopshype has a ranking of all FAs this summer:

    http://hoopshype.com/free_agent_rankings.htm

    I think they have Dragic (19th) and Courtney Lee (52nd) way too low. Dragic being behind old Jason Terry? Lee being behind the discarded Jordan Hill and Shannon Brown?

    In a somewhat related news, Lou Williams from the Sixers opted out of his contract, and is speculated as being able to find a contract in the Thaddeus Young range (5 years, $43 million).

    http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/159389915.html

    I wonder if this is going to be similar to what Dragic can anticipate (here are Lou Williams' stats, btw: http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/willilo02.html). He is a 6th man of the year candidate the leading scorer for Philly despite playing only 26 mpg, get to the line and doesn't turn the ball over. Certainly capable of being a starter somewhere in the right situation.
     
  2. fchowd0311

    fchowd0311 Member

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    I know Dragic deserves better but at the end of the day this helps us more.
     
  3. OlajuwonFan81

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    Lee is ranked way too low.......how do these people get away with these types of rankings.
     
  4. fchowd0311

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    The more the media downgrades Dragic the better for us.... right?
     
  5. J.R.

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    Lee - Early 40s range. Switch with guys like Augustin, Belineli, Danny Green.

    Dragic - No real problem. If I were to nitpick, maybe move him up(or (15)Lin down).
     
  6. OlajuwonFan81

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    Yea but i feel the experts i.e. GMs of the league think that list is a joke.
     
  7. Petey-N-Htown

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    Hope that the Rockets resign Goran. I'd go ahead and sign Zoran as well and see what he brings to the table.
     
  8. jtr

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    I am totally for overpaying Dragic. Lee on the other hand ...
     
  9. Corrosion

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    I'd pay a premium to keep Dragic , he's an all around player , as is Lee .... I see Lee as more of a 6th man type than a starter tho and think his contract offers will reflect that .... Wont have to overpay to keep him as offers will be reasonable.
     
  10. meh

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    I'm very curious to see how the new CBA will affect this year's FA. Under old rules, I would be 100% certain that a playoff team over the cap will offer Lee the full MLE, similar to the Ariza/Artest signings of a few years back. At that price, I'm leery of signing Lee. He's good, but with good scouting I think a 1st round pick can match that production for 1/4 the salary.

    But if teams are leery of big contracts with the new strict rules, Lee's price tag may go down to the $3-4mil range, or the lesser MLE.
     
  11. GATER

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    And you know this "fact" because......?

    Fans of players always have a different view. People here raved about Battier's defense...the "No Stats All Star".

    But Battier never made First Team All Defensive. In fact, he only made the 2nd Team once. That's a poll conducted by NBA coaches.
     
  12. DaDakota

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    I would think it would depend entirely on a particular teams need, for instance Dragic might be number 1 on Portland's list.

    DD
     
  13. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    Batum at #6? Jeez.
     
  14. dobro1229

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    Here is another ranking from Sheridanhoops. Not sure I agree with all of this, but just another take.

    Unrestricted-

    http://www.sheridanhoops.com/2012/05/30/the-top-20-unrestricted-nba-free-agents/

    Restricted-

    http://www.sheridanhoops.com/2012/05/31/bernucca-the-top-10-restricted-free-agents/


    I dont agree with all of this, especially where Hibbert ranks among the restricted Free agents. I think he's an easy #2 in that mix. Also your boy Asik will be much more sought after than the likes of Beasley, or OJ Mayo.
     
  15. Naija Texan

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    I'm glad they are ranking Lee low, it gives us a better shot at getting him back.

    Is Lee an All Star? No, but he plays his position well enough and honestly, I think there is premium on having two way players of which I count Lee as one.
     

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