Mike Dunleavy To Sign Two-Year, $7.5 Million Contract With Milwaukee Bucks, According To Report
by Steve von Horn on Dec 8, 2011 4:17 PM CST
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Free agent forward Mike Dunleavy will sign a two-year, $7.5 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks when free agency officially opens on December 9th, according to Adrian Wojnarowksi of Yahoo! Sports. Initial reports suggest that Dunleavy's salary will constitute a portion of Milwaukee's mid-level exception, though the Bucks do have a bit of cap space to work with. It's also worth noting that Dunleavy's signing should have no effect on the Bucks' financial ability to resign Luc Mbah a Moute, since the club holds early Bird rights and can go over the salary cap to keep him. However, adding another player to an already crowded roster does call into question the status of some of Milwaukee more tenuous player contracts. Head over to our salary cap podcast for more on the specifics of Milwaukee's current salary situation.
Follow beyond the jump for more information and an updated index chart with the new addition.
Dunleavy was originally selected No. 3 overall in the 2002 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors, and played out in the bay area until being traded to the Indiana Pacers in 2007. The Pacers-Warriors deal involved switching places with none other than current Bucks shooting guard Stephen Jackson: the Pacers traded Mike Dunleavy, Ike Diogu, Keith McLeod and Troy Murphy to the Indiana Pacers for Al Harrington, Stephen Jackson, Sarunas Jasikevicius and Josh Powell.
Funny how small the NBA world can be some times. Speaking of a small world, Dunleavy will also wear the same uniform that his father, Mike Dunleavy, Sr., wore during his playing career. His father played for the Bucks from 1983-1985, as well as some short duty during the 1989-1990 season.
Here is the updated index chart so you can get a good look at how Dunleavy stacks up to other available wing players and the ones already on the Bucks roster.
| Advanced Stats Glossary (The unklchuk special) | |
|---|---|
| True Shooting Percentage (TS%)- A player's shooting percentage weighted to account for free throws and 3-pointers. An accurate expression of shooting efficiency. | Usage Rate (USG) - the number of possessions a player uses during his time on the floor. |
| Percentage of FGs Assisted (% AST) - The percentage of a player's total made field goals that are assisted by a teammate. | Free Throw Attempts per Field Goal Attempts (FTA/FGA): Measures how well a player draws shooting fouls and gets to the free throw line relative to the shots they take. |
| Total Rebound Rate (TRR): The percentage of total available rebounds a player grabbed while he was on the floor. | Assist Rate (AR): the percentage of a player's possessions that ends in an assist. |
| Offensive Rebound Rate (ORR): The percentage of total available offensive rebounds a player grabbed while he was on the floor. | Turnover Rate (TOR) - the percentage of a player's possessions that end in a turnover. |
| Defensive Rebound Rate (DRR): The percentage of total available defensive rebounds a player grabbed while he was on the floor. |
Just so we are on the same page regarding the chart posted below, here is what you need to know:
I have researched and indexed player stats relative to the relevant positional league average, meaning that a score of 100 is average for each player at his respective position. Anything less than 100 is lower than the average (in red), and anything greater than 100 is higher than the average (in green). Usage and %Ast do not have assigned colors since they are both more value-neutral, or perhaps more accurately, they require a case-by-case assessment.
Ex: Beno Udrih had a TS% of 58.8 in 2010-11, and the average TS % for all PGs for the season was 53.3... (58.8 / 53.3)*100 = an index score of 110. This means Udrih had a TS% 10% higher than an average PG in 2010-11.
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One more request for your chart, just so we can gauge the types of improvement we can expect this year offensively
Can you add Salmons, Douglas-Roberts and Maggette to the chart. You could subtract Shannon Brown, Caron Butler and one other free agent to make room if you need to.
by Brick's house on Dec 8, 2011 5:05 PM CST up reply actions
I'll probably do a longer analysis on Dunleavy in the next day or so.
The index charts will probably include mutli-year comparisons with the current Bucks players, and maybe a brief cameo from the 2009-10 players you mentioned.
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by Steve von Horn on Dec 8, 2011 9:06 PM CST up reply actions
My initial thought was 'Please say this is all a horrible dream'.
But after gathering myself and stepping back from the window ledge (I am a man of extreme emotions) I am now fully behind the signing. And yes, with such rapid changes in my mental state it is highly likely I have a degree of bi-polar.
Bargain price as well. And even with his recent injury record (most games he’s played in last 3 season has been 67), he’s a bargain. I look forward to the tortured soul face of Mike Dunleavy Jr in a Bucks uniform.
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Is the mustache included?
I hope this doesn’t impact keeping Mbah a Moute.
I never use a big word when a diminutive word would suffice.
Like the move for the following reasons
1. A guy to fill hold the fort at 3 until Harris is ready
2. Makes Ersan redundant
3 Lessens Delfinos mpg
4. Gives us the shooter we sorely needed
5. contract is decent and short
I am ambivalent about Mike Dunleavy but if we aren’t quite there yet,I think it’s a great move.
I wonder if they know that Luc might be gone.
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Stop it Hammond, just f***ing stop it
Dude needs to learn his lesson. We need talent, youth, defense, leadership, good veterans, etc. and we keep getting old projects from the reject pile. What the f*%$ is Hammond’s problem when it comes to overpaying old, never made it players that only have the potential to decline from pathetic peaks? Salmons, Gooden, Maggette, Dunleavy, and Jackson are all washed up relics that offer nothing to a team but dysfunctional team dynamics.
I learned my lesson last year when I managed to get myself excited about Maggette; this is not the path to success, this is the path to mediocrity. We need to reinvest in the young talent of our team, maybe even go through a rebuilding season or two, but if we continue to put any faith in useless crap like this, the Bucks won’t be playing in Milwaukee in ten years. I have cousins in Indianapolis that are Pacers fans that are laughing their asses off at the Bucks right now.
Okay, that was a terribly written rant, but if this costs us LRMAM we won’t give a s*&% about three point shooting. Dunleavy has always been a disappointment and I am ashamed to know that he will be representing the Milwaukee Bucks for the next two seasons.
by MadTown Hoops on Dec 8, 2011 5:36 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I don't think this signing will cost the Bucks LRMAM...
I think it is the fact that there is a team out there that will offer him a deal that exceeds his value to the team. I love him as a player, but not sure if he is worth keeping at more than $5 mill. per season. Not when the team has some young players at the 3 and 4 that they want to develop in Harris and Sanders.
You could argue it was the Gooden signing that killed the Bucks’ chances of keeping LRMAM, but I am not sure they would pay that much for LRMAM, regardless.
by Brick's house on Dec 8, 2011 5:52 PM CST up reply actions
On a brighter note
Dooling to the Celtics. Can’t argue that $2.5 for Dooling isn’t more wisely spent as $3.75 for Dunleavy. LRMAM should be back in the picture.
Not so sure about LRMAM
More than just trying to free up a roster space. I had no problem with Dooling last year, guy gave effort mostly every night. More moves to come I’m sure.
What have the Lakers done though……CP3, Kobe, Bynum and ………?These might be the most interesting days to come in the NBA for quite some time
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Lakers will be interesting this year for sure.
How well will CP3 and Kobe play together, especially with a shortened training camp and virtually no time for practice during the season. The compressed season will put a lot of strain on Kobe and CP3’s knees. Curious to see who the third guard and power forward for the Lakers will be.
by Brick's house on Dec 8, 2011 6:59 PM CST up reply actions
And if Bynum is not healthy again?
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Now, both Yahoo and ESPN are reporting that league owners are trying to squash the CP3 to LAL deal.
This free agency/ trading period is going to be absolutely nuts. Hoopshype’s Rumor page already has 15 updates today and teams aren’t even supposed to be in business until tomorrow afternoon. It is just going to be chaos this weekend.
by Brick's house on Dec 8, 2011 8:06 PM CST up reply actions
yep, looks like the deal is off for now
gonna be some awkward practices in Los Angeles, Houston, and New Orleans tomorrow.
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Dec 8, 2011 8:08 PM CST up reply actions
OK, now the deal is off.
Now, a disappointed CP3 will report to NO for camp tomorrow. Awkward.
by Brick's house on Dec 8, 2011 8:08 PM CST up reply actions
I for one am glad that CP3 isn't going to the Lakers
I’m sick of seeing the Lakers get whatever they want in lopsided deals. Besides, it would be a shame for Paul’s talents to get buried in the triangle.
by MadTown Hoops on Dec 8, 2011 8:15 PM CST up reply actions
Mike Brown is coaching, the triangle is out this year.
Though his talents might have been wasted playing next to Kobe.
by Brick's house on Dec 8, 2011 8:16 PM CST up reply actions
he isn't reporting to camp
he’s gonna sue the NBA. Stern screwed up today, really don’t like what he did.
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Dec 9, 2011 12:30 AM CST up reply actions
It's for a 2nd round pick
It’s not just the roster spot, it looks like it will free cap room too.
They could have got a basketball
And i would have deemed it a good deal. yes the cap room helps, also one less PG and a roster spot. Win, win, win
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Agreed, agreed, agreed.
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by Steve von Horn on Dec 8, 2011 9:23 PM CST up reply actions
If we keep Mbah a moute for a long time, I'll feel a lot better, the Dooling trade helps, although Skiles has even less flex at point
There are two players on the Bucks that do have an “all-time” feel to them; Andrew Bogut and LRMAM. Bogut is one of the great centers of our era, while Luc’s defensive prowess is nearly unequalled right now. Jennings has done little on the NBA court to merit the hype, while the rest of the team is rarely hyped at all. While Hammond has said that he wants Luc to come back, he has also not made LRMAM a priority, creating a window for another team to sweep him away with an unmatchable offer. His versatility and scrappiness would be immensely valued on a contender and the buzz is that at least five teams want his services. The offense is not great now, but we will lose any chance of contending (someday!) without Luc Richard Mbah a Moute.
by MadTown Hoops on Dec 8, 2011 10:10 PM CST up reply actions
Limits to RFA offer sheets
It’s impossible for another team to offer Luc a contract that the Bucks are incapable of matching because of cap restrictions. The 2005 CBA included a rule tweak to close an old loophole allowing teams to do just that. But your point that other teams could value Luc’s services at a higher rate than Milwaukee might be comfortable matching still stands. I bet things will unfold very quickly when free agency opens up tomorrow.
by Dan Sinclair on Dec 8, 2011 10:14 PM CST up reply actions
Ah yes, the Arenas rule, but as a small market team I don't think it would need to be the full mid level exception anyways
The Bucks are in a position where they have some space, but still need to think to the future and future extensions. The front office seems serious about keeping Jennings as the starter at point and co-star of this team and it looks like he’s going to want a payday. Luc seems like a crucial part of this team’s semi-renaissance, but there’s a chance that he is seen as expendable. I like Hammond’s words, now I want him to back them up by keeping our guy.
by MadTown Hoops on Dec 8, 2011 10:50 PM CST up reply actions
Ok Luc is a nice player but this is a trifle extreme
but we will lose any chance of contending (someday!) without Luc Richard Mbah a Moute.
Don’t overpay role players needs to be the mantra here. If he is offered 5/25 let him walk.
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Yeah...
We don’t really have much of a chance of contending right now as it is…
by Jacob Grinyer on Dec 9, 2011 5:22 PM CST up reply actions
I'm just going to leave this right here...
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Dec 8, 2011 7:54 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Nothing against ira newble but...
I’m pretty sure we got the better player of those two.
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
I read a scouting report on RealGM via ESPN, here it is:
Playing out of position at shooting guard for much of the season, Dunleavy often found himself in impossible defensive predicaments; he’s challenged enough keeping up with small forwards, but fleet shooting guards treated him as a traffic cone. Nonetheless, his heady team defense helped make him a solid performer overall defensively; he just can’t be asked to check talented wings by himself. Dunleavy takes charges by the bushel and reads opposing plays as well as anyone in the league, plus his improved rates of blocks and rebounds are indicators that his balky knee was feeling a lot better.
So, I guess he is not horrible as long as he is defending small forwards?!?!
by Brick's house on Dec 8, 2011 10:04 PM CST up reply actions
If he’s a good help defender and doesn’t make frequent dumb decisions, he’ll be fine. Milwaukee’s defensive system (read: Bogut) make everybody look better. I’d imagine Dunleavy will split time between the SG and SF positions, but his defensive assignment will probably just be matchup based, especially with lots of other players on the roster who can play (and potentially guard) both positions.
by Dan Sinclair on Dec 8, 2011 10:11 PM CST up reply actions
Luc isn't the answer. I'm sorry man, but if he finds a better deal let him walk.
The people on this site need to get over it. LRMAM is the the guy that gets you to the title let alone to the playoffs.
He is a terrible offensive player, terrible. This team has defense and help defense all over the place. The defense will not be as good without him, but if he is gone, the Skiles-style-boy-crush is over and someone with offensive talent can come in and play.
I will be happy to keep him, but I will be fine to watch him go.
Is he that great of a defender. Bogut gets more defensive hype than Luc does, and Luc has never gotten any awards/accolades for his work. I know that his skills don’t translate to stats, but still, we all need to get over Luc as The Guy. And Skiles does to.
Go Beer, I mean Bucks
by Take Back Our Bucks on Dec 8, 2011 10:25 PM CST reply actions
Actually, his defense translates into some of the best stats in the league on that side of the ball
An article on the JS recently mentioned that he is ranked among the top six overall defenders in the league, comparable to that of Kobe and Lebron. He is special, and we won’t know it till he’s gone.
by MadTown Hoops on Dec 8, 2011 10:53 PM CST up reply actions
I disagree that Luc is a “terrible” offensive player. He’s a reasonably good offensive rebounder, and he scores off those rebounds very well (75th-ranked player on offensive rebound plays according to Synergy Sports). He’s pretty good playing off the ball too. He’s certainly not the answer to the Bucks’ most pressing problem—a lack of offense—but he’s entirely worth keeping around. Most importantly, the Bucks have to figure out how to use him more effectively.
That said, I would agree that Skiles often looks past his limitations simply because he’s such a great defender. The coaching staff often seemed totally dumbfounded last season, and responded by putting out a lineup full of defensive stoppers who couldn’t possible score efficiently.
by Dan Sinclair on Dec 9, 2011 12:07 AM CST up reply actions
Luc's offense as a PF is perfectly acceptable IMO
But he’d be most valuable defensively as a 3, and that’s where his lack of range/handle impairs the whole offense.
booyah
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Dec 9, 2011 12:31 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
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