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April 27, 2009
Bobcats have a shot at signing McDyess?
This one is a longshot, but some of you seem to prefer longshots:
I wonder if the Bobcats would have a shot at signing unrestricted free agent Antonio McDyess (at right, MCT photo) this summer.
McDyess expressed great disappointment with his Detroit Pistons being swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He said that disappointment could affect whether he chooses to re-sign with the Pistons.
At 34, McDyess would logically be looking for a sure contender if he leaves the Pistons. But if there's an X factor in this, something that could keep the Bobcats in contention for McDyess, it would be his warm relationship with coach Larry Brown. Those two were so close when Brown coached Detroit that other Pistons would tease Brown that McDyess was his son.
While McDyess ultimately re-signed with the Pistons, after getting his buyout from the Denver Nuggets (it was a by-product of the Chauncey Billups-Allen Iverson trade), McDyess at least considered the Bobcats.
Obviously the Bobcats need a backup to power forward Boris Diaw. Despite his 6-10 height, it's apparent Vladimir Radmanovic is more comfortable playing small forward.
McDyess can still play and he'd definitely help. The question becomes what the Bobcats would have to do to compete for his services. That would probably mean offering the mid-level exception (an annual salary well in excess of $5 million). Could the Bobcats justify that when they also face re-signing Raymond Felton and paying for a lottery pick?
That's a tough call.
Posted by Observer Sports on April 27, 2009 at 01:27 PM | Permalink
Comments
I think that it would be worth a chance but we got a few in-house things to do like re-signing May and Howard. I'm pro-May and won't mind beginning back Juwan, so bringing Antonio would give us a little crowd up front unless we can dump Nazr. I think that many can deal with McDyess over AI even though Allen present covering a position need.
Posted by: Steve | Apr 27, 2009 1:54:10 PM
This would be a good move as long as the Bobcats dont have to sign him to a long term deal. he could give them the push they need to make the playoffs.
Posted by: timmytom | Apr 27, 2009 1:54:56 PM
If McDyess is willing to come on board with the 'Cats, by ALL MEANS sign the guy. He is worth what we would have to pay him, and trust me, he won't be asking for top-dollar either, as he knows his true value.
In the 2nd half of the season, he lit up the stat sheet. The guy is still very servicable, and at times, I think he ought to start. Imagine having Okafor, McDyess, Diaw, Wallace and Felton running this show with Bell and Augustin coming off the bench. That would be a ridiculous starting lineup and a pretty good reserve.
As for pro-May, I know how you feel, but in all honesty, if anyone is willing to take May for some value, do it! I'm not sure about resigning Howard if McDyess agrees to join the Bobcats. Also, I agree to dump Nazr, but no NBA team is going to touch him knowing what they need to pay him. Besides, I think the Bobcats would have to take a hit on the cap anyways if they released him, so the only hope is to trade him, which is going to be very hard to do. That's why it might be better to dump May to free up a space and some money to get McDyesss. McDyess or May, which would you rather have. I think that's a clear-cut answer.
Posted by: Kenneth | Apr 27, 2009 2:00:30 PM
I bet he wishes he had stayed with Denver right about now......
Posted by: Smitty | Apr 27, 2009 2:07:03 PM
kenneth, you're suggesting we play GW at SG ? ...GW is not a very good shooter
Posted by: bigtime | Apr 27, 2009 2:16:07 PM
the only free agent big from detriot we should be looking at is wallace. hed fill a lot of the things we are missing.
Posted by: the voice | Apr 27, 2009 2:34:49 PM
If we can sign McDyes, it would be great, even though that means Juwan will not be needed. We might resign May for the minimum also. I'm not against May, but given his background he doesn't deserve anything but a good bye.
On Nzar, can't we send him back to Detroit and get Rasheed Wallace in return??? LOL, who knows, Dumas did some pretty dumb moves this year, let's try to get him before he open his eyes...if not too late!!! LOL
Posted by: RonC | Apr 27, 2009 3:42:00 PM
What are we missing, t v? Technicals? Whining? Poor sportsmanship?
Posted by: Michael Procton | Apr 27, 2009 4:18:44 PM
RECESSION, RECESSION, RECESSION...
teams will be looking to reduce payroll and I suspect many will only keep 13 under contract
Luxury tax limit will be lower than last year.
That will throw a lot of players onto the market and the prices for their services will be a 'buyers market'.
let May go into free agency.
we may be surprised how little will have to be paid to obtain the services of some of these players.
p.s. mid-level expection should be a smidgeon over $5.0mm. no sense using it up on one player....spread the wealth!
Posted by: Bobfan1 | Apr 27, 2009 4:37:24 PM
I agree with both points you're making, Rick. 1. If only McDyess were ready to come here for the mid-level exception, that would be great! Can Larry Brown make this happen? 2. On the other hand, what does this do to the team's payroll in the current circumstances? Will the owners agree to push it higher again? Or, will they try to find a young, dependable, back-up power forward at a lower price, or maybe, try to address this need through a trade?
Posted by: Sandy | Apr 27, 2009 4:49:44 PM
Michael, you can add "as many NBA championship rings as every player who has ever toiled under Coach K ... COMBINED" to that quaint little list of yours.
Posted by: Elevatorman | Apr 27, 2009 4:50:22 PM
McDyess would be a great fit, he already does everything that May aspires to do and would be a terrific locker room presence. I know MJ probably has qualms about letting a former lottery pick walk for nothing, but if McDyess were willing to come to Charlotte you have to jump on that opportunity. It might still be possible to sign May, albeit for a very small amount... maybe 2yr/4 mil?
Posted by: David | Apr 27, 2009 5:00:34 PM
Hey I'll take the 2yr/4mill role an even pick up the towels and turn out the lights too. I'd look good in a black 3 button suit sitting at the end of the bench and chatting with MJ once in a while. I'm taller than Augustin too. And, I travel well.
Posted by: MajorLeague | Apr 27, 2009 6:26:36 PM
Hell nooo...2yrs/$4M is way to much for May. Forget May, get rid of the guys!!! Sign McDyess and consider this move a trade of McDyess for May, which would be a steal for the Bobcats.
Posted by: RonC | Apr 28, 2009 9:35:19 AM
The Bobcats need a superstar to compete in the East. A Tracy McCrady, A Vence Carter do they have a shot at any guys like that.
Posted by: Kenneth | Apr 28, 2009 10:50:07 AM
First off, I'd think either McGrady or Carter is out of their price range, considering all they've already done. And specific to McGrady, his record in the playoffs is ridiculously bad. And that doesn't even consider his health issues.
Posted by: Rick Bonnell | Apr 28, 2009 11:05:12 AM
McDyess is basically a better, thicker, more solid Okafor. I would love to have him, but I'd rather see them pick up a true center. I'd rather have McDyess then ANY of the big men we currently have, but unless we can dump some of the garbage bigs we have its a waste of time. Can you imagine if we had Felton, Bell, Wallace, Diaw/Okafor, and a real center? Vlad, and DJ off the bench? That's a solid rotation. Trade Wallace and DJ for a solid big, and draft Jonny Flynn... He's the next Iverson.
Posted by: Flanigan | Apr 28, 2009 11:50:27 AM
"McDyess is basically a better, thicker, more solid Okafor."
Wow ... that's all.
Posted by: RP | Apr 28, 2009 11:54:47 AM
Thanks Rick for rewriting what you wrote about five months ago when McDyess was a free agent after the trade to Denver. This is about as pointless a blog as the one you wrote about Allen Iverson being seen in town.
Posted by: Jimmy | Apr 28, 2009 1:31:12 PM
Folks, the issue with May is that Bobcats must tender a Qualifying Offer prior to July 1 of $3.6mm.....they CAN NOT (the way I understand it), offer a long term contract or anything else until after July 1.
So either Sean is a RESTRICTED free agent on July 1 with a offer of $3.6mm in his pocket and he can 'shop the market' to see if there are higher bidders (in which case Bobcats have the option of matching or walking)....
or
He is an 'unrestricted free agent' on July 1 (because Bob's didn't offer the Qualifying offer) and he can get the best deal he can find, with nothing in his back pocket (Bobcats under no obligation to sign him or make him an offer).
Posted by: Bobfan1 | Apr 28, 2009 2:50:45 PM
This summer begins and ends with a Big Guard. Any other positional concerns pail in comparison to that one.
We don't need to put anymore $ into big men. Nazr, Diop, Okafor, Ajinca, Diaw, and Radmonavich will have to be enough for the 2 big men positions. That'll do.
And to anyone saying we need a "real center", Okafor averages a double-double at the position and blocks a decent number of shots. Meanwhile, Diop and Mohammed have enough talent to back him up. What do you want? Yao Ming? Young Hakeem Olajuwon? Tough luck.
Posted by: DeLaQuest | Apr 28, 2009 3:04:24 PM
we need lebron only way to when a championship.
Posted by: g8panther96 | Apr 28, 2009 8:17:52 PM
between the gaping hole in the middle, the sean may epidemic, grabbing bells replacement, and the ray-ray-trade question, i have no idea what to do with this team.
but i am 100% sure antonio isnt a cure all for this team.
Posted by: reggie Gallant | Apr 28, 2009 10:44:57 PM
Thank God somebody has some understanding about this team issues. reggie Gallant your spot on about the issues though. We need a young replacement for Bell that can possibly grow into that LeBron or even Michael Redd for us in the near future from the draft. As for getting McDyess, I don't really like that move, b/c of the money we already have wasted on wrothless vets. Anyone heard how the scouts are talkin about Josh Heytvelt? I know he fell off a bit last season, but he would be that perfect complement to Meka we didn't draft B. Lopez b/c of.
Posted by: fakethis | Apr 29, 2009 12:57:21 PM
I haven't heard of anyone considering Heytvelt to be an impact rookie. He's got a decent body but he's never seemed particularly coordinated to me.
Posted by: DeLaQuest | Apr 29, 2009 1:52:33 PM
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