Hehe -- Anthony Bennett Buyout

[longstrangetrip [enjin:6600564]]

Well, perhaps it's not quite as well written as the Wolves season preview we were presented with yesterday, but it's still pretty good. :) . From a numbers standpoint, AB certainly belongs in the conversation for worst overall first two years for a #1 pick, and the author does an excellent job of delivering that thesis. From an eye test, though, I don't see him belonging in the same class as the Darkos and Kwames of the world. I tend to agree with those who think AB will end up as a decent rotation guy in the league, at a much lower salary. It will be interesting to see where he ends up, and whether his new team will limit him to just attacking the basket or popping 3-pointers...I think that would be the best use of his skills.

I don't get the "hehe" in the thread title. Hehe usually denotes joy, doesn't it, and this doesn't seem to be a very joyful situation for either the Wolves or AB. AB seems like a good guy, and it's too bad he has underdelivered (for both him and the Cavs/Wolves) and has to carry the mantle of draft bust. And for the Wolves' standpoint, unless someone claims AB on waivers (quite unlikely), the Wolves aren't likely to even save $1 million on the buy-out. While I am not opposed to this buy-out, the only good news I see in it is Mitchell's rotations are little easier for him now...but I'm not sure that alone is "hehe-able". Maybe I'm missing something here.

[Coolbreeze44]

Well, perhaps it's not quite as well written as the Wolves season preview we were presented with yesterday, but it's still pretty good. :) . From a numbers standpoint, AB certainly belongs in the conversation for worst overall first two years for a #1 pick, and the author does an excellent job of delivering that thesis. From an eye test, though, I don't see him belonging in the same class as the Darkos and Kwames of the world. I tend to agree with those who think AB will end up as a decent rotation guy in the league, at a much lower salary. It will be interesting to see where he ends up, and whether his new team will limit him to just attacking the basket or popping 3-pointers...I think that would be the best use of his skills.

I don't get the "hehe" in the thread title. Hehe usually denotes joy, doesn't it, and this doesn't seem to be a very joyful situation for either the Wolves or AB. AB seems like a good guy, and it's too bad he has underdelivered (for both him and the Cavs/Wolves) and has to carry the mantle of draft bust. And for the Wolves' standpoint, unless someone claims AB on waivers (quite unlikely), the Wolves aren't likely to even save $1 million on the buy-out. While I am not opposed to this buy-out, the only good news I see in it is Mitchell's rotations are little easier for him now...but I'm not sure that alone is "hehe-able". Maybe I'm missing something here.

When you realize who wrote it, doesn't it make all the sense in the world?

[longstrangetrip [enjin:6600564]]

Well, perhaps it's not quite as well written as the Wolves season preview we were presented with yesterday, but it's still pretty good. :) . From a numbers standpoint, AB certainly belongs in the conversation for worst overall first two years for a #1 pick, and the author does an excellent job of delivering that thesis. From an eye test, though, I don't see him belonging in the same class as the Darkos and Kwames of the world. I tend to agree with those who think AB will end up as a decent rotation guy in the league, at a much lower salary. It will be interesting to see where he ends up, and whether his new team will limit him to just attacking the basket or popping 3-pointers...I think that would be the best use of his skills.

I don't get the "hehe" in the thread title. Hehe usually denotes joy, doesn't it, and this doesn't seem to be a very joyful situation for either the Wolves or AB. AB seems like a good guy, and it's too bad he has underdelivered (for both him and the Cavs/Wolves) and has to carry the mantle of draft bust. And for the Wolves' standpoint, unless someone claims AB on waivers (quite unlikely), the Wolves aren't likely to even save $1 million on the buy-out. While I am not opposed to this buy-out, the only good news I see in it is Mitchell's rotations are little easier for him now...but I'm not sure that alone is "hehe-able". Maybe I'm missing something here.

When you realize who wrote it, doesn't it make all the sense in the world?

Ah, I get it... I hadn't focused on the author before :thumb: .

[Monster]

Well, perhaps it's not quite as well written as the Wolves season preview we were presented with yesterday, but it's still pretty good. :) . From a numbers standpoint, AB certainly belongs in the conversation for worst overall first two years for a #1 pick, and the author does an excellent job of delivering that thesis. From an eye test, though, I don't see him belonging in the same class as the Darkos and Kwames of the world. I tend to agree with those who think AB will end up as a decent rotation guy in the league, at a much lower salary. It will be interesting to see where he ends up, and whether his new team will make him just attack the basket or pop 3-pointers...I think that would be the best use of his skills.

I don't get the "hehe" in the thread title. Hehe usually denotes joy, doesn't it, and this doesn't seem to be a very joyful situation for either the Wolves or AB. AB seems like a good guy, and it's too bad he has underdelivered (for both him and a Cavs/Wolves) and has to carry the mantle of draft bust. And for the Wolves' standpoint, unless someone claims AB on waivers (quite unlikely), the Wolves aren't likely to even save $1 million on the buy-out. While I am not opposed to this buy-out, the only good news I see in it is Mitchell's rotations are little easier for him now...but I'm not sure that alone is "hehe-able". Maybe I'm missing something here.

Just for perspective LST consider that Darko was always an elite shot blocker. Bennett's elite skills include dunking off passes. Kwame Brown at the age of 21 played 30mpg and started 57 games. Kwame probably had the more meaningful career because he kept getting work because he was at least a solid player Darko kept showing a higher ceiling and did have a couple productive seasons. Right now the issue with Bennett is he is 22 and has shown nearly nothing at the NBA level that you can point to and say hey that guy can do...

"hehe" is easily explained because the thread was posted by Cam. :)

[bleedspeed]

AB must not have been happy here. 3.6M buyout. That is a good chunk of change being left on the table by him.

[Monster]

AB must not have been happy here. 3.6M buyout. That is a good chunk of change being left on the table by him.

Yeah that's a decent chunk to indicate he wanted out bad and I think you could even deduce from this the Wolves had real interest in keeping him for one reason or another but that's more speculative. The bottom line is Bennett may be giving up around a million bucks or so more than you would expect but it would be worth it if he goes somewhere that he actually gets a shot at playing for the next contract.

[bleedspeed]

Monster - I think it is pretty clear. If I am AB I think I should be able to beat out Payne and be competivie with Bjelica for backup minutes. If I can't I am going to have a hard time making another 2.2M I am giving up for just staying with the team and making the best of it.

[Monster]

Monster - I think it is pretty clear. If I am AB I think I should be able to beat out Payne and be competivie with Bjelica for backup minutes. If I can't I am going to have a hard time making another 2.2M I am giving up for just staying with the team and making the best of it.

I think I agree with what you are saying. I think giving up that money makes all the sense in the world to get a better opportunity all around. In addition I think the agents have an idea what teams are interested already and some team will probably make a commitment beyond this year to him even if it's a very cheap deal. He needs a team to commit to him somewhat long term so he can develop into something. I've said that for a while it's the best thing for him especially if he can get on the floor for some minutes beyond end game mop up duty. It will be interesting to see if he can get minutes over whatever guys he will be competing with at the next stop.

[longstrangetrip [enjin:6600564]]

Glen Taylor has to be pleased with Milt's negotiation with AB's agent...I never thought they would save $2 million on the buyout.

It will be interesting to see where he ends up. The Nets have a group of untested PFs all making about a million. Golden St. really looks like they could use a PF. The Pacers don't seem to have anybody very good at PF. The Clippers might see him as an upgrade to Big Baby backing up Griffin. Unless Sacramento is going to roll with WCS at PF, I don't see a real PF on their roster. I wouldn't be surprised to see any of these teams throw him a couple years at $2 million per. But the most likely candidate is probably Toronto. I don't see any star PFs on that roster, and it would be a popular move with the fans after his good showing his summer. I'm guessing that's where he is going.

[Camden [enjin:6601484]]

How is Anthony Bennett an upgrade to Glen Davis? I can't stand Big Baby, and AB can't hold his jock strap in terms of production. That's a team in win-now mode. They don't need to be taking on reclamation projects.

Also, Jordan Hill, Lavoy Allen, Ian Mahinmi and Myles Turner are going to hold it down in Indiana. I don't see how Bennett helps that group.

The Nets have Thad Young and their own reclamation project in Thomas Robinson. Bennett couldn't beat out Young in Minnesota, like I said he couldn't, and he probably wouldn't beat T-Rob out either, but that one is debatable.

I could see Sacramento being the team that takes him on. They took D-Will; they might as well take the 2.0 version of him.