Mad Hatter
Weapon of Choice
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This is definitely a concern, but we might have to take a gamble because I feel JJ is a better fit for this team than Allen or Redd. Also, I still say that the Suns would not match a deal starting at $9m for JJ. They have $30m tied up next year on just 3 guys already (Nash/Marion/Q) and Amare is due a big raise the season after next. The Suns have said they are not prepared to pay a lot of luxury tax. In fact, the Suns already have $45m committed for next year without counting Joe Johnson. So they are already over the current cap, not far under whatever the new cap will be, and Amare will be getting at least $10m more than what he is currently getting, after next season. Honestly, I could see them balking at $9m for JJ and just trying to plug JIM Jackson in there (for the short term). He did start a few games for them since they acquired him and he shot 45.9% from 3 point range in 40 games for the Suns.NarlCavs said:I like Joe Johnson too but I think Phoenix will match an offer and it is also too much of a risk to make a run at him with his restricted FA status. It would tie up valuable time waiting to see whether an offer is matched or not. The rest of the top FA's could be gone by the time that 2 week period for the Suns to make a decision is up.
I'd go after Allen and Redd 1st since they're unrestricted and are stronger possibilities to leave their current teams.
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