Post by Blue on Jun 14, 2012 13:13:26 GMT -5
Free Agency Day 1 Recap
BBS rebuilding squads were treated with a very strong FA class. However, player movement was at a minimum, as most big names went back to their old teams. Still, there were signings that raised some eyebrows from the BBS GM population. Here’s a breakdown of Day 1.
Got It Right[/u]
2048 181 Lakers Sign PG Eric Money for $115,500,000 over 7 years.
No brainer. Money was the prized jewel of the free agent class, being pursued by any team that could offer a max deal. Without their next couple firsts (and their ’52), the Lakers would’ve been forced to rebuild had they suffered the blow of losing of their star point guard. Keeping Money keeps the Lakers as a middling team that could challenge for a playoff spot in what should be a weaker Western Conference. If styro chooses to rebuild, he should expect a big coup for who some consider the most valuable point guard in the league.
2048 181 Pacers Sign C Bill Walton for $115,500,000 over 7 years.
BBS GMs have differing opinions on Walton’s ability and potential, but I’d surprise to hear anybody claim that this contract is a mistake. Walton was most likely the target of many max offers. With this deal, Biggie gets to keep one of his prized assets. Indiana is still another big time player away from being elite, but the team has stockpiled enough picks to be able to swing a deal.
2048 181 Bucks Sign PG Don Buse for $40,500,000 over 3 years.
Very fair signing for a guy that’s proven to be more than serviceable. Buse is the perfect complement to a lineup that already features two or three other scorers. He had a very good season in Milwaukee, but a recent trade to the Clippers might force him to take on a more featured role in this upcoming BBS campaign.
2048 181 Raptors Sign SG Robert Hawkins for $39,600,000 over 3 years.
Hawkins was the supposed ‘under-the-radar’ free agent target of many, but once his name got out there, he became the subject of a big time free agent bidding war. Despite getting full max offers from several teams, Hawkins took his talents to T-Dot, where he’ll showcase himself for a team in transition. Hawkins hadn't proven to be a volume scorer during his stint with Utah, but Play brought up the fact that he averaged over 20 a game in each of the past two preseasons, which peaked my interest. A three year max for Hawkins is perfect. Toronto will have birds on Hawkins, but his contract won't be too much of a detriment if he flops. DJ’s team now has some serious talent on the wings, but has holes at center and point guard, which aren’t easy to fill. The Raptors are at least a year away from seriously competing.
2048 181 Suns Sign PG Foots Walker for $90,000,000 over 6 years.
First big steal of Day 1. The Suns were able to pry Foots away from Philadelphia. Duke has since forced to rebuild his 76ers squad, and Outlawz adds a great piece to a core that already features Larry Bird and Jack Sikma. If Philadelphia did in fact not decide to dole out the full max to their star point guard, duke made a mistake. Even an overpaid Foots Walker is a pretty valuable asset. Duke’s loss is Outlawz’ gain.
2048 181 Knicks Sign C Aaron James for $16,953,125 over 3 years.
I don’t know what kind of attention this guy got from other teams, but he has a chance to have a huge year in New York’s inside offense. James has the chance of being the biggest bargain of the free agent season.
Fair Enough[/u]
2048 181 Raptors Sign SG Jamaal Wilkes for $25,200,000 over 2 years.
I highlight this signing only because how touted Wilkes was coming into BBS. 2 years for 25 mill is a steep price for a guy that was relegated to a very limited role in Portland, but maybe DJ sees some upside him in. Broph didn’t think highly enough of him to throw much money at the former #4 overall pick. The scoring ratings are enticing, but the rebounding deficiency leads me to believe that he’s best used as a bench scorer. We’ll see if he can develop any further with the Raptors.
2048 181 Hornets Sign PG Andre McCarter for $115,016,772 over 7 years.
Probably a little too much for what he’s actually worth, but I can’t say I wouldn’t of done the same. I personally think McCarter is better player than most give him credit for, and the depletion of young, accomplished point guards pushes his value up. McCarter was just dealt to Milwaukee, and kobe looks to have a pretty strong squad (although he might be getting ahead of himself with trading too many future firsts).
2048 181 Bobcats Sign C Elvin Hayes for $181,912,500 over 7 years.
33 million in year 7. Well, damn. John probably could’ve saved himself some money in regards to the back end of the deal, but I get pretty paranoid as to what people are going to offer for my players, so I probably would’ve made the same offer. John was able to move Elvin while he’s still in his prime, and will avoid suffering the consequences of the contract he just gave him. Hayes now resides in New York, where Skillz should be able to pawn him off in a year or two before his contract takes a turn for the worse. He’s still an elite big, and should help New York compete in an increasingly tougher Eastern Conference.
...Nah.[/u]
2048 181 Timberwolves Sign SG Phil Smith for $75,000,000 over 5 years.
Terrible contract for a guy that I value as an MLE type of player. Obviously GAME thought it was important for his squad to keep the anemic Smith, but I don’t think he would’ve been a big loss. Even a 2 or 3 year max would have been better, as GAME wouldn’t be committed to Smith for the long term if he doesn’t improve.
BBS rebuilding squads were treated with a very strong FA class. However, player movement was at a minimum, as most big names went back to their old teams. Still, there were signings that raised some eyebrows from the BBS GM population. Here’s a breakdown of Day 1.
Got It Right[/u]
2048 181 Lakers Sign PG Eric Money for $115,500,000 over 7 years.
No brainer. Money was the prized jewel of the free agent class, being pursued by any team that could offer a max deal. Without their next couple firsts (and their ’52), the Lakers would’ve been forced to rebuild had they suffered the blow of losing of their star point guard. Keeping Money keeps the Lakers as a middling team that could challenge for a playoff spot in what should be a weaker Western Conference. If styro chooses to rebuild, he should expect a big coup for who some consider the most valuable point guard in the league.
2048 181 Pacers Sign C Bill Walton for $115,500,000 over 7 years.
BBS GMs have differing opinions on Walton’s ability and potential, but I’d surprise to hear anybody claim that this contract is a mistake. Walton was most likely the target of many max offers. With this deal, Biggie gets to keep one of his prized assets. Indiana is still another big time player away from being elite, but the team has stockpiled enough picks to be able to swing a deal.
2048 181 Bucks Sign PG Don Buse for $40,500,000 over 3 years.
Very fair signing for a guy that’s proven to be more than serviceable. Buse is the perfect complement to a lineup that already features two or three other scorers. He had a very good season in Milwaukee, but a recent trade to the Clippers might force him to take on a more featured role in this upcoming BBS campaign.
2048 181 Raptors Sign SG Robert Hawkins for $39,600,000 over 3 years.
Hawkins was the supposed ‘under-the-radar’ free agent target of many, but once his name got out there, he became the subject of a big time free agent bidding war. Despite getting full max offers from several teams, Hawkins took his talents to T-Dot, where he’ll showcase himself for a team in transition. Hawkins hadn't proven to be a volume scorer during his stint with Utah, but Play brought up the fact that he averaged over 20 a game in each of the past two preseasons, which peaked my interest. A three year max for Hawkins is perfect. Toronto will have birds on Hawkins, but his contract won't be too much of a detriment if he flops. DJ’s team now has some serious talent on the wings, but has holes at center and point guard, which aren’t easy to fill. The Raptors are at least a year away from seriously competing.
2048 181 Suns Sign PG Foots Walker for $90,000,000 over 6 years.
First big steal of Day 1. The Suns were able to pry Foots away from Philadelphia. Duke has since forced to rebuild his 76ers squad, and Outlawz adds a great piece to a core that already features Larry Bird and Jack Sikma. If Philadelphia did in fact not decide to dole out the full max to their star point guard, duke made a mistake. Even an overpaid Foots Walker is a pretty valuable asset. Duke’s loss is Outlawz’ gain.
2048 181 Knicks Sign C Aaron James for $16,953,125 over 3 years.
I don’t know what kind of attention this guy got from other teams, but he has a chance to have a huge year in New York’s inside offense. James has the chance of being the biggest bargain of the free agent season.
Fair Enough[/u]
2048 181 Raptors Sign SG Jamaal Wilkes for $25,200,000 over 2 years.
I highlight this signing only because how touted Wilkes was coming into BBS. 2 years for 25 mill is a steep price for a guy that was relegated to a very limited role in Portland, but maybe DJ sees some upside him in. Broph didn’t think highly enough of him to throw much money at the former #4 overall pick. The scoring ratings are enticing, but the rebounding deficiency leads me to believe that he’s best used as a bench scorer. We’ll see if he can develop any further with the Raptors.
2048 181 Hornets Sign PG Andre McCarter for $115,016,772 over 7 years.
Probably a little too much for what he’s actually worth, but I can’t say I wouldn’t of done the same. I personally think McCarter is better player than most give him credit for, and the depletion of young, accomplished point guards pushes his value up. McCarter was just dealt to Milwaukee, and kobe looks to have a pretty strong squad (although he might be getting ahead of himself with trading too many future firsts).
2048 181 Bobcats Sign C Elvin Hayes for $181,912,500 over 7 years.
33 million in year 7. Well, damn. John probably could’ve saved himself some money in regards to the back end of the deal, but I get pretty paranoid as to what people are going to offer for my players, so I probably would’ve made the same offer. John was able to move Elvin while he’s still in his prime, and will avoid suffering the consequences of the contract he just gave him. Hayes now resides in New York, where Skillz should be able to pawn him off in a year or two before his contract takes a turn for the worse. He’s still an elite big, and should help New York compete in an increasingly tougher Eastern Conference.
...Nah.[/u]
2048 181 Timberwolves Sign SG Phil Smith for $75,000,000 over 5 years.
Terrible contract for a guy that I value as an MLE type of player. Obviously GAME thought it was important for his squad to keep the anemic Smith, but I don’t think he would’ve been a big loss. Even a 2 or 3 year max would have been better, as GAME wouldn’t be committed to Smith for the long term if he doesn’t improve.
