Comments on: NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 2/27/12

By: Stephen Brotherston

Stephen Brotherston — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:43:22 +0000

Lakers are not getting Lowry – it really doesn’t matter how many flaming hoops they jump through.

By: Stephen Brotherston

Stephen Brotherston — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:42:18 +0000

I would say the Raps biggest holes are at SG & C – and center looks good for next season. I wouldn’t want to acquire SJ at all – not sure about Jennings, but there are signs he is starting to figure things out.

By: Stephen Brotherston

Stephen Brotherston — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:39:34 +0000

Trading for Jermaine O’Neal – that was a high risk/high reward move that backfired.

By: Stephen Brotherston

Stephen Brotherston — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:38:25 +0000

Over-hyped not over-rated. Kobe is a great player who is not afraid to fail – every team needs someone to take that role and relish it.

A meaningful shot in the last few seconds of a game is the toughest and should be the best defended.

By: Stephen Brotherston

Stephen Brotherston — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:31:18 +0000

Look for a 4-man rotation next year to start – Ed and Amir fighting to hang onto their minutes as Jonas shows how many he can play effectively. Andrea 36 minutes plus.

By: Stephen Brotherston

Stephen Brotherston — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:26:30 +0000

Read Bill Ingram's piece on Chandler NBA@2 Wilson-Chandler-the-ace-in-the-hole

By: Stephen Brotherston

Stephen Brotherston — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:23:59 +0000

Lottery picks are gold this year! Later picks – Raps will have 2 rookies next year and don’t really need/want 3.

By: Stephen Brotherston

Stephen Brotherston — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:22:50 +0000

Jonas is that guy – give him a season or two.

By: Gord Downie

Gord Downie — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:12:34 +0000

Do you see Raps going after a low-post scorer like a Kaman/Scola to pair up with Andrea until Jonas is good enough to be that guy?

By: Stephen Brotherston

Stephen Brotherston — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:11:28 +0000

That’s all for today
Thanks for all the great comments and questions

Shooting guard is a commodity that’s in demand right now – really available for a good price – probably none – too much demand.

In the draft – I like Jeremy Lamb, Uconn – but Bradley Beal, Florida could be better

By: Stephen Brotherston

Stephen Brotherston — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:07:09 +0000

When you are winning – there isn’t a lot of pressure to do much of anything

By: Stephen Brotherston

Stephen Brotherston — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:06:05 +0000

no one – Rockets overvalue their own players too much

By: Stephen Brotherston

Stephen Brotherston — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:05:18 +0000

No news but hoping we hear something solid this week.

By: Stephen Brotherston

Stephen Brotherston — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:04:26 +0000

Nothing seems close.

Trades always start out with you take my scraps and I get your player – but they usually don’t end that way – unless there’s money problems.

It will not be a surprise if the Wolves get their SG – and they’ll have to part with a real player to do it.

By: Clinton

Clinton — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:02:30 +0000

Gun to your head, what new player will be wearing a Rockets jersey March 16th?

By: Stephen Brotherston

Stephen Brotherston — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:02:05 +0000

I understand the deal but – Rondo is by far the best player and Boston isn’t getting enough back.

By: Stephen Brotherston

Stephen Brotherston — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:01:09 +0000

Barbosa is an expiring deal – no need to trade him for cap space. And Yes – he’d be a big help to the Pacers, so they’d have to give up something.

By: Stephen Brotherston

Stephen Brotherston — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:59:50 +0000

There is nothing bad about having 5 big men that you are not afraid to actually play.

Especially with a rookie next year, a 4 man rotation makes sense.

Right now, if the Raps want to move a big in the off season, it is probably Amir or Ed. Aaron fits as a reserve as opposed to a rotation guy right now – but that could be changing before our eyes – half a season to go.

By: Dre

Dre — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:57:03 +0000

Do u think OKC will address backup Pg or their ok with the rookie Reggie Jackson?

By: Stephen Brotherston

Stephen Brotherston — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:56:16 +0000

Pacers are at risk of owing the league a cheque for being too far under the cap now – they need to add more salary.

Their issue is their team chemistry is good and they are hesitant to risk screwing it up.

They could use another SG if one comes available.

By: charry

charry — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:54:47 +0000

Who is the best shooting guard available for the raptors before the trade deadline? Who is the best shooting guard in the coming draft that will suit the needs of Raptors?

By: Stephen Brotherston

Stephen Brotherston — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:53:31 +0000

I don’t know why Dumars brought back the unhappy vets when he had his chance to clean house and start over – that’s what I was recommending in HW preseason preview of the Pistons. I know the talent is there – it just wasn’t working before and I don’t know why he thought it could work now.

By: Stephen Brotherston

Stephen Brotherston — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:50:56 +0000

Don’t see why Kobe couldn’t play with an All-Star PG who will pass him the ball.

HW was well represented but we have guys closer to Orlando than Toronto.

By: Stephen Brotherston

Stephen Brotherston — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:49:25 +0000

Its hard enough to do 2 team trades – I admire the effort here.

Would think Minny isn’t going to let go of both Bease & Williams – same position/type of player – and they looking for a SG, but you are hitting on hot buttons for each team.

But someone is going to say no in any deal this complex.

By: Keith

Keith — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:45:56 +0000

When will Andrea be back to playing?