Post by Lakers GM on Nov 8, 2005 20:31:00 GMT -5
BBS has decided to implement a new rule that promotes careful thinking in the re-signing process, and makes rebuilding an easier process. In place of five offers of any kind being granted in-season, the league has decided only one, max offer will be allowed to potential free agents. Because of this rule, many teams will be forced to decide whether it's worth it to overpay a player with a max contract or bid for his services in free agency. The following players are fringe candidates who will force their teams to decide whether or not they deserve max contracts.
1. Michael Beasley
The Magic are going to be faced with a real conflict this season. They have both Tyler Hansbrough and Michael Beasley to re-sign. Hansbrough likely isn't a max player, but Beasley shows the potential to be. To re-sign both, they will probably have to enter cap hell. Beasley is an A defender, and is a balanced scorer. He still has A potential.
Call: Max. Beasley is apart of a great core in Orlando, and the team can't afford to lose on out on such a stud in free agency. Maxing Beasley gives the team a ton of options. They can afford to move Bird to PF and deal off Hansbrough to a team who will pay him, or they can try to retain both and have dominant big and small lineups.
2. Darrell Arthur, Detroit.
Arthur is a superb defender who is still young. A year ago, he looked on pace for a big contract. However, his offensive game is weak, and he's now at best a lesser version of Brandan Wright. He's a B- rebounder, but has shown he can put up double-digit rebounds per game. The Pistons won't be starting him, and he looks to be a great backup for them.
Call: Though the Pistons are way over the cap, it'd be foolish to max Arthur. He'll get overpaid in free agency, but doesn't deserve the max.
3. Andrew Bynum- Bynum had an very good training camp, improving upon what were already strengths. He isn't where the Bulls would like him to be offensively, but he's a candidate for the best young center in the league just for his defensive and rebounding abilities. He's an A in both categories, and with A potential, you can bank on at least some improvement in his offensive game.
Call: Max. At 22, you can't pass up on maxing him because of a lacking offensive game, especially with the Bulls firepower. He's going to be a dominant present defensively and on the glass.
4. Spencer Hawes- the question with Hawes relies on the team's circumstances. If they max him, they solidify their future. However, doing so would mean three max players in one lineup, along with Blatche, who I presume is just below the max. That's great, as long as the contracts all deserved. The Bucks can choose instead to bid on Hawes and have Morris as insurance, but they look more intent on dealing Morris and possibly freeing up money for Hawes' contract so that they're not stuck way over the cap. Is Hawes a max player? 14 and 10 is nice from a center, no doubt, especially with the backcourt options the Bucks have.
Call: Max. The Bucks have a good 17+ million in expirings anyway, so it's worth it to guarantee themselves a core. Magic's got a max contract coming, so keeping Hawes and Blatche in the frontcourt solidifies a contender.
5. Tyson Chandler- He's 28, but he's an all-BBS type defender and a primiere center. The Wolves have a ton of expirings, including four starters, so they might be best fit locking up one early.
Call: No max. If they want to retain Allen, Magloire and Chalmers in addition to Chandler, they'e be giving out four big contracts. All but Chalmers have maxed out in potential/are near decline, so even though Chandler's a big double-double threat and a great shotblocker, the team probably can't afford to max him.
1. Michael Beasley
The Magic are going to be faced with a real conflict this season. They have both Tyler Hansbrough and Michael Beasley to re-sign. Hansbrough likely isn't a max player, but Beasley shows the potential to be. To re-sign both, they will probably have to enter cap hell. Beasley is an A defender, and is a balanced scorer. He still has A potential.
Call: Max. Beasley is apart of a great core in Orlando, and the team can't afford to lose on out on such a stud in free agency. Maxing Beasley gives the team a ton of options. They can afford to move Bird to PF and deal off Hansbrough to a team who will pay him, or they can try to retain both and have dominant big and small lineups.
2. Darrell Arthur, Detroit.
Arthur is a superb defender who is still young. A year ago, he looked on pace for a big contract. However, his offensive game is weak, and he's now at best a lesser version of Brandan Wright. He's a B- rebounder, but has shown he can put up double-digit rebounds per game. The Pistons won't be starting him, and he looks to be a great backup for them.
Call: Though the Pistons are way over the cap, it'd be foolish to max Arthur. He'll get overpaid in free agency, but doesn't deserve the max.
3. Andrew Bynum- Bynum had an very good training camp, improving upon what were already strengths. He isn't where the Bulls would like him to be offensively, but he's a candidate for the best young center in the league just for his defensive and rebounding abilities. He's an A in both categories, and with A potential, you can bank on at least some improvement in his offensive game.
Call: Max. At 22, you can't pass up on maxing him because of a lacking offensive game, especially with the Bulls firepower. He's going to be a dominant present defensively and on the glass.
4. Spencer Hawes- the question with Hawes relies on the team's circumstances. If they max him, they solidify their future. However, doing so would mean three max players in one lineup, along with Blatche, who I presume is just below the max. That's great, as long as the contracts all deserved. The Bucks can choose instead to bid on Hawes and have Morris as insurance, but they look more intent on dealing Morris and possibly freeing up money for Hawes' contract so that they're not stuck way over the cap. Is Hawes a max player? 14 and 10 is nice from a center, no doubt, especially with the backcourt options the Bucks have.
Call: Max. The Bucks have a good 17+ million in expirings anyway, so it's worth it to guarantee themselves a core. Magic's got a max contract coming, so keeping Hawes and Blatche in the frontcourt solidifies a contender.
5. Tyson Chandler- He's 28, but he's an all-BBS type defender and a primiere center. The Wolves have a ton of expirings, including four starters, so they might be best fit locking up one early.
Call: No max. If they want to retain Allen, Magloire and Chalmers in addition to Chandler, they'e be giving out four big contracts. All but Chalmers have maxed out in potential/are near decline, so even though Chandler's a big double-double threat and a great shotblocker, the team probably can't afford to max him.
