So, here I am, a couple days into my 3 week holiday and I'm loving the free agent action....
Steve Nash is a LA Laker!!! Holy cow man. Insane. It came out of nowhere too as it looked like the Knicks were ready to sign him when they finally were going to include Iman Shumpert in the deal. But now, Nash, Kobe, Pau, Bynum and whoever...what a nice lineup. Rumours are that Grant Hill will sign for the minimum to play with his buddy. The Lakers are going for it now...
Michael Beasley to the Suns for 3 year (18 million total). Another deal I like. Sure, Beez is a headcase, but the guy can score. His 2011/12 numbers weren't much to write home about but the year before he put up 19 and 6. And besides, PHX needed a makeover. And as soon as the Suns lost Nash they went out and got Dragic. Another great signing in my opinion. Dragic, Dudley, Beasley, Morris or Frye, and Gortat. That can be an OK lineup right?
I'm also pumped to see JBL teams reducing their rosters to the maximum 10 guys. Maui, Idaho, and Arctic all made drops today. Only Bangkok, Chwk, Juan, MBB, Seoul and Yuma still have drops to make. I've been texting with Philly Woo so I can get those drops. This is the 1st phase of off-season strategy that JBL owners have to employ. They have to use some intuition and some instincts to drop some guys. Love it. The JBL Lottery will be in August so guys will know what the Rookie Draft order is and then on Sept. 1st teams will have to reduce their rosters to a maximum of 6 players. Most strategy required. And then finally, on October 1st, JBL teams will have to reduce their rosters to the max number of keepers allowed based on last season's standings. Once that's done - the 2012/13 officially begins. Trades are allowed. Draft picks will be in play. Exciting times ahead.
Anyways...that's all for tonight. Just wanted to say that I'm loving the Free Agent frenzy...
