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Around the League => Around the NBA => Topic started by: jpotter33 on June 30, 2018, 06:51:52 PM
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(Not sure if this is the appropriate thread for free agent rumors, but we don’t really have another thread for this, so posting it here.)
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2783848-warriors-rumors-dwight-howard-has-serious-interest-in-joining-golden-state
Howard has “serious interest” in the Warriors. A little conflicted on this.
On one hand, come on; this is the rich getting richer. Howard could help shore up some of their weaknesses against bigger teams and on the boards IF he buys in to the system.
On the other hand, this also could be a pretty big risk by GS given Howard’s prior locker room issues and trouble buying into systems, especially in a lesser role. He also is pretty much the antithesis to the Warriors’ playing style, and his free throw shooting will severely limit his playing time.
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(Not sure if this is the appropriate thread for free agent rumors, but we don’t really have another thread for this, so posting it here.)
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2783848-warriors-rumors-dwight-howard-has-serious-interest-in-joining-golden-state
Howard has “serious interest” in the Warriors. A little conflicted on this.
On one hand, come on; this is the rich getting richer. Howard could help shore up some of their weaknesses against bigger teams and on the boards IF he buys in to the system.
On the other hand, this also could be a pretty big risk by GS given Howard’s prior locker room issues and trouble buying into systems, especially in a lesser role. He also is pretty much the antithesis to the Warriors’ playing style, and his free throw shooting will severely limit his playing time.
I think we should make a rumor thread. I nominate you to start it.
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Please post all rumors that u guys and gals has seen or heard on here..kind of a headache looking at all the posts bout who going where 😉..thanks
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Post free agency rumors and speculation here!
(Not sure if this is the appropriate thread for free agent rumors, but we don’t really have another thread for this, so posting it here.)
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2783848-warriors-rumors-dwight-howard-has-serious-interest-in-joining-golden-state
Howard has “serious interest” in the Warriors. A little conflicted on this.
On one hand, come on; this is the rich getting richer. Howard could help shore up some of their weaknesses against bigger teams and on the boards IF he buys in to the system.
On the other hand, this also could be a pretty big risk by GS given Howard’s prior locker room issues and trouble buying into systems, especially in a lesser role. He also is pretty much the antithesis to the Warriors’ playing style, and his free throw shooting will severely limit his playing time.
I think we should make a rumor thread. I nominate you to start it.
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Fred Van Fleet loooks like he be Phoenix new PG..Bleacher Reports
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2783854-paul-george-rumors-star-could-stay-with-thunder-on-2-or-3-year-contract
PG considering a 2-3 year deal with OKC.
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Lol someone combine our threads, please. I think we both took Salty’s advice and started new rumor threads! :P
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So if true less likely they bid for Smart.
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(Not sure if this is the appropriate thread for free agent rumors, but we don’t really have another thread for this, so posting it here.)
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2783848-warriors-rumors-dwight-howard-has-serious-interest-in-joining-golden-state
Howard has “serious interest” in the Warriors. A little conflicted on this.
On one hand, come on; this is the rich getting richer. Howard could help shore up some of their weaknesses against bigger teams and on the boards IF he buys in to the system.
On the other hand, this also could be a pretty big risk by GS given Howard’s prior locker room issues and trouble buying into systems, especially in a lesser role. He also is pretty much the antithesis to the Warriors’ playing style, and his free throw shooting will severely limit his playing time.
While I certainly understand those concerns, I have to think that one of the prime reasons for the Warriors possibly getting Howard would be in response to the Rockets. Dennis Schroder said it last year, I believe, in that Dwight always plays his best against his former teams, even if that only counts for, like, ten games a year, lol ;D, so can you imagine a motivated Dwight Howard playing against the Rockets? :o Dear god :o.
How would anyone beat that hypothetical Golden State team? Seriously, how would you do it? #Ultimate2KTeam
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On the PG OKC rumor I would love it. F's the Lakers which is great and makes me wonder. A yr ago all the fake news media said PG was going to the Lakers this year, blah, blah, blah. You mean the media just might be wrong?
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2783854-paul-george-rumors-star-could-stay-with-thunder-on-2-or-3-year-contract
PG considering a 2-3 year deal with OKC.
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23956635/with-paul-george-town-russell-westbrook-hosting-summer-hype-house-party
Russell Westbrook is throwing a party in OKC and having guests sign non-disclosure agreements. Wonder if the party is to celebrate PG staying and the NDA is to keep word on the low so he can announce his "decision" on his ESPN special.
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Too much foreshadowing for George not to stay in OKC. That eliminates the LA super team. Nice
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I don't like it because I want LeBron to have a reason to go to LA out of the conference and not to Philly.
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Leonard and James to LA.
George back to OKC.
Reddick and Illyasova back to Philly.
Run it back and dominate the Sixers in the ECF in 2019.
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James and Leonard to Lakers
Paul to Houston
George to OKC
Smart and Baynes to Boston with another signing of a bench player
Redick back to Philly, sixers miss out on max player
Cousins one year deal in New Orleans
Aaron Gordon max deal offer from pacers matched by Orlando s
Boston biggest move would be Lebron out of the east. It would cripple the Cavs and Philly would get no better. We need Lebron gone.
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Fred Van Fleet loooks like he be Phoenix new PG..Bleacher Reports
That's a very good fit.
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Does free agency start in an hour?
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Does free agency start in an hour?
4 hours technically. Still waiting for the salary cap release, which last year came right around this time on the 30th.
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Does free agency start in an hour?
4 hours technically. Still waiting for the salary cap release, which last year came right around this time on the 30th.
Midnight? Weird...
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Does free agency start in an hour?
4 hours technically. Still waiting for the salary cap release, which last year came right around this time on the 30th.
Midnight? Weird...
It's always started at midnight...
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Does free agency start in an hour?
4 hours technically. Still waiting for the salary cap release, which last year came right around this time on the 30th.
Midnight? Weird...
It's always started at midnight...
Oh :-[
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Tony Jones reporting for Bleacher Report that of all the RFA, Parker is one that is truly available.
I think Parker wants out. It will be interesting if any team is willing to offer him more than the MLE. Kings and Hawks are possibilities. Pacers are too as a second choice to Gordon.
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It will be interesting to see if we hear anything about Baynes or Smart tonight. I expect Smart to meet with a few other teams, but I could see Baynes getting signed tonight.
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2783854-paul-george-rumors-star-could-stay-with-thunder-on-2-or-3-year-contract
PG considering a 2-3 year deal with OKC.
Wow. What a moron, lol ;D.
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2783854-paul-george-rumors-star-could-stay-with-thunder-on-2-or-3-year-contract
PG considering a 2-3 year deal with OKC.
Wow. What a moron, lol ;D.
Tell that to OKC and the incredibly massive luxury tax bill they’re facing if George resigns. Watching OKC purge their roster over the next months will be quite interesting.
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These moves by the Lakers to cut Ullis and Bryant might be an indication of something more than Lebron coming. They'd likely keep those guys to fill out the roster if Lebron was the only move.
I think that's the weird thing here, because George sounds like he is going back to OKC and Cousins is going back to NOP.
Who else would be worthy of big money?
This may not be happening, but I wonder if Paul goes there for the max because the Rockets aren't willing to pay him. Then, I wonder if Wade follows.
Then, I wonder if Melo gets bought out to save OKC on the luxury tax and goes to LA.
Banana boat 5 years late.
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These moves by the Lakers to cut Ullis and Bryant might be an indication of something more than Lebron coming. They'd likely keep those guys to fill out the roster if Lebron was the only move.
I think that's the weird thing here, because George sounds like he is going back to OKC and Cousins is going back to NOP.
Who else would be worthy of big money?
This may not be happening, but I wonder if Paul goes there for the max because the Rockets aren't willing to pay him. Then, I wonder if Wade follows.
Then, I wonder if Melo gets bought out to save OKC on the luxury tax and goes to LA.
Banana boat 5 years late.
These moves help them keep Randle’s cap hold.
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Okc is going nowhere
What a waste of time for George
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Why so much hate on PG potentially staying in OKC? They took a gamble and used the season to pitch him and it may actually pay off. Goes to show that more teams should've been willing to throw themselves in the mix for last offseason. And it's nice for once that smaller market team isn't just a farm system for the Lakers.
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These moves by the Lakers to cut Ullis and Bryant might be an indication of something more than Lebron coming. They'd likely keep those guys to fill out the roster if Lebron was the only move.
I think that's the weird thing here, because George sounds like he is going back to OKC and Cousins is going back to NOP.
Who else would be worthy of big money?
This may not be happening, but I wonder if Paul goes there for the max because the Rockets aren't willing to pay him. Then, I wonder if Wade follows.
Then, I wonder if Melo gets bought out to save OKC on the luxury tax and goes to LA.
Banana boat 5 years late.
These moves help them keep Randle’s cap hold.
I don't understand that connection. Why couldn't they keep his cap hold with Bryant and Ullis and sign James?
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Justin Schultz:
My sense for a while has been #LeBron to the #Lakers — and I do NOT believe that is predicated off of LA getting Paul George, Kawhi or any other superstar. I believe Bron is a Laker regardless. Another player will not change this...
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Why so much hate on PG potentially staying in OKC? They took a gamble and used the season to pitch him and it may actually pay off. Goes to show that more teams should've been willing to throw themselves in the mix for last offseason. And it's nice for once that smaller market team isn't just a farm system for the Lakers.
couldn't agree more. happy for OKC if PG really does resign with them. even happier Lakers whiff on him
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http://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA/status/1013248623365316608
Baynes has no other planned meetings besides Boston. Hopes to come to an agreement with Boston quickly and forgo meeting other teams.
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http://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA/status/1013248623365316608
Baynes has no other planned meetings besides Boston. Hopes to come to an agreement with Boston quickly and forgo meeting other teams.
Hopefully we reach an agreement quickly with Aron, then we can focus on Marcus.
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These moves by the Lakers to cut Ullis and Bryant might be an indication of something more than Lebron coming. They'd likely keep those guys to fill out the roster if Lebron was the only move.
I think that's the weird thing here, because George sounds like he is going back to OKC and Cousins is going back to NOP.
Who else would be worthy of big money?
This may not be happening, but I wonder if Paul goes there for the max because the Rockets aren't willing to pay him. Then, I wonder if Wade follows.
Then, I wonder if Melo gets bought out to save OKC on the luxury tax and goes to LA.
Banana boat 5 years late.
These moves help them keep Randle’s cap hold.
I don't understand that connection. Why couldn't they keep his cap hold with Bryant and Ullis and sign James?
Could also be Boogie on a short-term max. There's a lot of conjecture out there right now, but Kevin O'Connor is saying its a possibility.
Because the universe revolves around the Cs, the Celtics narrative about this is that the Pelicans talent would continue to be lowered, while the cap would be close to maxed out.
There's a scenario where Davis becomes available after the inevitable downward trend in Mirotic's game and Holliday/Davis injuries.
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So when's the Wojbomb of Lebron to the Lakers coming?
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I'm hearing the Lakers have interest in bringing Cousins (as a backup plan) on a short-term deal with Lebron. I definitely don't think that would work.
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These moves by the Lakers to cut Ullis and Bryant might be an indication of something more than Lebron coming. They'd likely keep those guys to fill out the roster if Lebron was the only move.
I think that's the weird thing here, because George sounds like he is going back to OKC and Cousins is going back to NOP.
Who else would be worthy of big money?
This may not be happening, but I wonder if Paul goes there for the max because the Rockets aren't willing to pay him. Then, I wonder if Wade follows.
Then, I wonder if Melo gets bought out to save OKC on the luxury tax and goes to LA.
Banana boat 5 years late.
These moves help them keep Randle’s cap hold.
I don't understand that connection. Why couldn't they keep his cap hold with Bryant and Ullis and sign James?
Sorry, got cut off by a child who hit submit. It helps them keep Randle’s cap hold and be able to trade for Kawhi centered around Ingram using cap room only, and not having to match salaries.
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Lakers heavily involved with boogie now
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Mannix reporting that the Nuggets will resign Barton on a 4 year/50 million contract.
Not only is that a huge tax hit for the Nuggets, but this takes one big under-the-radar target for the Sixers. He may not be Leonard or George, but he is another good shot creator, which is something the Sixers seriously lacked.
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Will Barton, Denver will come to terms on a four-year deal just north of $50 million when free agency opens, sources tell @YahooSportsNBA.
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My guess Smarts sweet spot is going to the 10 mil.
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Lakers heavily involved with boogie now
Lebron and Boogie would be so dominant together, assuming DMC is healthy.
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Mannix reporting that the Nuggets will resign Barton on a 4 year/50 million contract.
Not only is that a huge tax hit for the Nuggets, but this takes one big under-the-radar target for the Sixers. He may not be Leonard or George, but he is another good shot creator, which is something the Sixers seriously lacked.
Either Chandler or Faried will be moved with a 1st.
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Mannix reporting that the Nuggets will resign Barton on a 4 year/50 million contract.
Not only is that a huge tax hit for the Nuggets, but this takes one big under-the-radar target for the Sixers. He may not be Leonard or George, but he is another good shot creator, which is something the Sixers seriously lacked.
On the other hand, that’s one target less for Indy, who is thought to be a Smart suitor.
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Lakers heavily involved with boogie now
Lebron and Boogie would be so dominant together, assuming DMC is healthy.
Agree. Sign those two and go all in and get Leonard.
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http://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA/status/1013248623365316608
Baynes has no other planned meetings besides Boston. Hopes to come to an agreement with Boston quickly and forgo meeting other teams.
http://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA/status/1013253300140101632
http://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA/status/1013255288286339072
Seems to be the plan. Hopefully Smart sees the limited market and takes something around 4/40 - 4/48. I’m afraid that if he takes the QO he for sure will leave next summer.
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Mannix reporting that the Nuggets will resign Barton on a 4 year/50 million contract.
Not only is that a huge tax hit for the Nuggets, but this takes one big under-the-radar target for the Sixers. He may not be Leonard or George, but he is another good shot creator, which is something the Sixers seriously lacked.
Either Chandler or Faried will be moved with a 1st.
My count says they would still be deep in the luxury tax.
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Lakers heavily involved with boogie now
Lebron and Boogie would be so dominant together, assuming DMC is healthy.
And that's the caveat, isn't it? On the one hand, history hasn't been kind to big men with Achilles issues. On the other, it's 2018 and medicine is so much more advanced now. Either way, I don't know what we can expect from DeMarcus moving forward.
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Still cannot believe George is most likely going back to okc.
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Lakers heavily involved with boogie now
Lebron and Boogie would be so dominant together, assuming DMC is healthy.
Agree. Sign those two and go all in and get Leonard.
Woof that’s a tough matchup against small ball. Has a chance of being a volatile locker room though which is cool.
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Lakers heavily involved with boogie now
Lebron and Boogie would be so dominant together, assuming DMC is healthy.
Agree. Sign those two and go all in and get Leonard.
Don't see Cousins going to LA. NO has to be all-in on him to keep Davis satisfied.
Also question the fit of Lebron and Cousins together, especially with that surrounding fit. A Ball, Ingram, James, Kuzma, and Cousins lineup doesn’t have all that much reliable shooting on it outside of Kuzma, and all of those guys work best with the ball in their hands. Don’t think that experiment works out on the fooor.
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Mannix reporting that the Nuggets will resign Barton on a 4 year/50 million contract.
Not only is that a huge tax hit for the Nuggets, but this takes one big under-the-radar target for the Sixers. He may not be Leonard or George, but he is another good shot creator, which is something the Sixers seriously lacked.
Either Chandler or Faried will be moved with a 1st.
My count says they would still be deep in the luxury tax.
Oh yeah, they’ll still be a tax team, not doubting that. But being $5-10 million over vs. $20 million is quite large given the increasing tax cost. I think a few teams, like Denver, will concede to be in the tax, and focus more on limiting a huge bill.
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Lakers heavily involved with boogie now
Lebron and Boogie would be so dominant together, assuming DMC is healthy.
Agree. Sign those two and go all in and get Leonard.
Don't see Cousins going to LA. NO has to be all-in on him to keep Davis satisfied.
Also question the fit of Lebron and Cousins together, especially with that surrounding fit. A Ball, Ingram, James, Kuzma, and Cousins lineup doesn’t have all that much reliable shooting on it outside of Kuzma, and all of those guys work best with the ball in their hands. Don’t think that experiment works out on the fooor.
Could the Lakers emerge as a possible suitor for DeMarcus Cousins? For those of you who like to read into social-media decisions, Cousins recently unfollowed the Pelicans on Instagram.
https://twitter.com/alexkennedynba/status/1013262872699383808?s=21
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Pg13 to stay in okc per wojo
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http://bleacherreport.com/post/nba/d56b0b7b-c0ac-45ea-99f4-0a7d6bde5825
George staying in OKC!
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Lakers heavily involved with boogie now
Lebron and Boogie would be so dominant together, assuming DMC is healthy.
Curious as to why you think so. Cousins isn't a rim runner and he isn't that good of shooter to be a pick and pop guy. No, instead he's probably the worst stylistic big you could have next to Lebron on offense. He's going to hold the ball and take a lot of tough contested (aka bad) shots. In addition, I'm very curious to see how his mobility is now post-injury, especially in his perimeter D. He's always been a lazy player that takes a lot of plays off and/or failed to get back on D, but this could very well turn him into a Kanter type liability in defending the PNR.
I have no doubt Cousins will still get his numbers. In fact, he did so in New Orleans. However, not only was the Davis-Cousins duo not "dominant", but they were considerably better after Cousins' injury when the ball moved much better on offense.
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http://bleacherreport.com/post/nba/d56b0b7b-c0ac-45ea-99f4-0a7d6bde5825
George staying in OKC!
Good on PG. Curious to see if its a 1+1 or 2+1 deal.
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So who’s going to throw the chips on the table for Kawhi. Who will show the most desperation?
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LA BRon. Done deal. No surprise ::)
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Gotta love the connection problems smh
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http://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1013267266929127427
Gay to stay in SAS for 1/10.
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Good to see no one waiting on Lebron to make a decision this time.
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Paul 4 year with rockets
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http://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1013269901992226816
McDermott to Indy 3/22. Great news on the Smart front!
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http://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1013270808175808512
Ilyasova 3/21 with Milwaukee. Interesting.
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Paul 4 year with rockets
Wow that contract is looking bad after next season.
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PG staying in OKC is good for us. Frankly, he's no threat there. OKC isn't winning anything as currently constructed - not unless they get Melo's corpse off the roster and find some semblance of depth.
He could have made Philly much more dangerous. I'm also happy that LAL missed on him.
Good news.
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Wait free agency just started though? How are these deals already done? Heh heh
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Brian windhorst acting like someone stole his bucket of fried chicken after Paul g not going to LA lol
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http://bleacherreport.com/post/nba/46e51ec2-2428-49f8-9be4-6f3aa8c9adae
DJ expected to sign with Dallas soon. Another great sign for the Smart market!
Let’s hope that Blake and Paul don’t stop the signing this time ;)
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Wait free agency just started though? How are these deals already done? Heh heh
I know, right? I get players that are staying with their teams, something could have been said during the excite meetings. But McBuckets came in almost 5 minutes before midnight....Maybe they go by Atlantic time. :P
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Paul 4 year with rockets
Wow that contract is looking bad after next season.
That ... is a heck of a pile of money for an aging, oft-injured PG.
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LA BRon. Done deal. No surprise ::)
?? No one is reporting this.
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Could PG be part of sign and trade to Cleveland to lure lebron?
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Baynes two years 11M!
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http://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1013273854884671488
Baynes to Boston for 11/2! Great deal, especially after how he played last year for us.
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Free agent center Aron Baynes has agreed to a two-year, $11M deal to return to the Boston Celtics, league sources tell Yahoo.
https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1013273854884671488?s=21
YESSS
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Jordan 1 year with mavs
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Boston still has 8 mill non taxpayer mle intact after the Baynes signing
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Baynes two years 11M!
Yes!
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Baynes new deal with Boston is likely to be:
Year 1: $5,193,600 (max using his Non-Bird Rights)
Year 2: $5,453,280
Using Non-Bird Rights allows Boston to retain the entirety of the $8,641,000 Non-Taxpayer MLE.
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http://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1013273854884671488
Baynes to Boston for 11/2! Great deal, especially after how he played last year for us.
http://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1013275941970284545
Looks like second year is a player option.
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Per Woj: Jerami Grant resigns with OKC for 3/27
That's going to be a heck of a tax bill.
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Windhorst crying lol
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Windhorst actually upstaging the Laker homer Byron Scott?
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Per Woj: Jerami Grant resigns with OKC for 3/27
That's going to be a heck of a tax bill.
Especially since they wont go far unless they make a move to get some bench help.
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YES!!!! ALL OF AUSTRALIA IS BACK!!! 8)
And LOL Lakers fans. George staying OKC. May have to settle on just Lebron (nothing else)
Also CP3 staying in Houston at 4/160M :o
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So with Dallas and Indy likely out of the Smart sweepstakes with their deals with DJ and McDermott, respectively, does that just leave Phoenix as the primary Smart suitor left?
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Smart is having his options dry up
What are the thunder doing? $308 mill payroll?? For a team that can’t get out of the first round
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Take a bow, Sam Presti.
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1013275707970072583
Paul George has agreed to a four-year, $137M max contract with the Thunder, league source tells ESPN. Deal includes a player option.
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What does Boston have left to find a shooter for the bench?
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Houston free agent Trevor Ariza has agreed to a one-year, $15M deal with the Phoenix Suns, league sources tell Yahoo.
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Houston free agent Trevor Ariza has agreed to a one-year, $15M deal with the Phoenix Suns, league sources tell Yahoo.
Suns being the Suns. It’s only one year, but the guy is 33 years old.
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Houston free agent Trevor Ariza has agreed to a one-year, $15M deal with the Phoenix Suns, league sources tell Yahoo.
Beat me to it! Less money for Smart!
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Houston free agent Trevor Ariza has agreed to a one-year, $15M deal with the Phoenix Suns, league sources tell Yahoo.
Surprised Houston didn't match or beat that.
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Houston free agent Trevor Ariza has agreed to a one-year, $15M deal with the Phoenix Suns, league sources tell Yahoo.
Suns being the Suns. It’s only one year, but the guy is 33 years old.
Man, I swear that earlier today I almost made a post that FVV and Ariza may be the two most likely acquisitions for the Suns. And I think they've done well.
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Houston free agent Trevor Ariza has agreed to a one-year, $15M deal with the Phoenix Suns, league sources tell Yahoo.
Beat me to it! Less money for Smart!
exactly! (although i want the best for him...i just want us to be able to sign him!)
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Looking good for retaining Smart, at the very least for the QO!
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What does Boston have left to find a shooter for the bench?
Jabari Bird :laugh:
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Houston free agent Trevor Ariza has agreed to a one-year, $15M deal with the Phoenix Suns, league sources tell Yahoo.
Suns being the Suns. It’s only one year, but the guy is 33 years old.
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Houston free agent Trevor Ariza has agreed to a one-year, $15M deal with the Phoenix Suns, league sources tell Yahoo.
Beat me to it! Less money for Smart!
Man, I swear that earlier today I almost made a post that FVV and Ariza may be the two most likely acquisitions for the Suns. And I think they've done well.
Wow. Losing Ariza is really going to hurt the Rockets, especially defensively, imo.
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Yet another offseason that Happy Walters miscalculated the market for his RFA. Who's left as a threat to sign Marcus Smart?
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All these guys are taking the biggest deals they can FAST lol
For people wanting to get Smart back for cheap these are very good things.
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Marcus smart ain’t getting more than 9 mill on my opinion
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http://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/1013281294669811712
Woj reporting that we’re still expressing interest in Kawhi.
Hopefully not, but I wonder if Boston and Philly are now emboldened after seeing how the George scenario played out.
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2783854-paul-george-rumors-star-could-stay-with-thunder-on-2-or-3-year-contract
PG considering a 2-3 year deal with OKC.
Wow. What a moron, lol ;D.
Tell that to OKC and the incredibly massive luxury tax bill they’re facing if George resigns. Watching OKC purge their roster over the next months will be quite interesting.
My comment was more about the fact that George, Westbrook, and Anthony just don't fit together, and PG would have been much better off going back to Indiana, imo.
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Rose 1 year deal with the Wolves for 2.1 Mill and a parking spot right out side the locker room.
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2783854-paul-george-rumors-star-could-stay-with-thunder-on-2-or-3-year-contract
PG considering a 2-3 year deal with OKC.
Wow. What a moron, lol ;D.
Tell that to OKC and the incredibly massive luxury tax bill they’re facing if George resigns. Watching OKC purge their roster over the next months will be quite interesting.
My comment was more about the fact that George, Westbrook, and Anthony just don't fit together, and PG would have been much better off going back to Indiana, imo.
They need to move Melo at the deadline for some bench help. Might be a team out their looking to free up some cap next summer.
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Lack of cap space sure incentivizes teams and players to get deals done quick.
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2783854-paul-george-rumors-star-could-stay-with-thunder-on-2-or-3-year-contract
PG considering a 2-3 year deal with OKC.
Wow. What a moron, lol ;D.
Tell that to OKC and the incredibly massive luxury tax bill they’re facing if George resigns. Watching OKC purge their roster over the next months will be quite interesting.
My comment was more about the fact that George, Westbrook, and Anthony just don't fit together, and PG would have been much better off going back to Indiana, imo.
They need to move Melo at the deadline for some bench help. Might be a team out their looking to free up some cap next summer.
Knicks ;D
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https://www.si.com/nba/2018/06/30/lebron-james-cavaliers-tums-heartburn-medicine-fans
;D
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That Trevor Ariza to Phoenix just had me dumbfounded.
Why? Didn't they just gave up an unprotected 1st round pick to take a practically younger version of Ariza???
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Belinelli 2yr/12m to the Spurs, Ed Davis to Nets 1yr/4.4M
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2783854-paul-george-rumors-star-could-stay-with-thunder-on-2-or-3-year-contract
PG considering a 2-3 year deal with OKC.
Wow. What a moron, lol ;D.
Tell that to OKC and the incredibly massive luxury tax bill they’re facing if George resigns. Watching OKC purge their roster over the next months will be quite interesting.
My comment was more about the fact that George, Westbrook, and Anthony just don't fit together, and PG would have been much better off going back to Indiana, imo.
They need to move Melo at the deadline for some bench help. Might be a team out their looking to free up some cap next summer.
Knicks ;D
They should trade him back for Kanter. LOL
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https://www.si.com/nba/2018/06/30/lebron-james-cavaliers-tums-heartburn-medicine-fans
;D
A lighter fluid company should get in on this. :D
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Glad to see Philly losing Belinelli and Ilyasova.
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That Trevor Ariza to Phoenix just had me dumbfounded.
Why? Didn't they just gave up an unprotected 1st round pick to take a practically younger version of Ariza???
Apparently the owner wants to win now even though that's rather delusional. Helps our Kings pick though.
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Gerald Green minimum 1 yr back to Rockets
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Belinelli 2yr/12m to the Spurs, Ed Davis to Nets 1yr/4.4M
Sixers lost Bellinelli and Ersan. What's their GM doi-- oh wait.
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Glad to see Philly losing Belinelli and Ilyasova.
Where did Ilyasova go?
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The money is going very quickly!
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Glad to see Philly losing Belinelli and Ilyasova.
Where did Ilyasova go?
Milwaukee
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Glad to see Philly losing Belinelli and Ilyasova.
Where did Ilyasova go?
Milwaukee
Good grab for the bucks.
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Glad to see Philly losing Belinelli and Ilyasova.
Where did Ilyasova go?
Bucks
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The money is going very quickly!
Yeah, there’s not much available, so players are taking the first good offer they hear I bet.
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Glad to see Philly losing Belinelli and Ilyasova.
Where did Ilyasova go?
Bucks
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Belinelli 2yr/12m to the Spurs, Ed Davis to Nets 1yr/4.4M
Sixers lost Bellinelli and Ersan. What's their GM doi-- oh wait.
They aren't going to waste multi-year money on players like Bellinelli and Ilyasova.
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Belinelli 2yr/12m to the Spurs, Ed Davis to Nets 1yr/4.4M
Sixers lost Bellinelli and Ersan. What's their GM doi-- oh wait.
They aren't going to waste multi-year money on players like Bellinelli and Ilyasova.
Well the process is going through a delay if they get no one
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Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
1 minute ago
Swingman Gerald Green has agreed to re-sign with the Rockets on a one-year deal for the veteran's minimum of $2.4 million, a source said.
I’m surprised no one will give Gerald more than the minimum.
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Glad to see Philly losing Belinelli and Ilyasova.
Where did Ilyasova go?
Bucks
TP
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Glad to see Philly losing Belinelli and Ilyasova.
Where did Ilyasova go?
Bucks
TP
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Belinelli 2yr/12m to the Spurs, Ed Davis to Nets 1yr/4.4M
Sixers lost Bellinelli and Ersan. What's their GM doi-- oh wait.
They aren't going to waste multi-year money on players like Bellinelli and Ilyasova.
They could've given them front loaded deals with partially or non guaranteed 2nd years. Roll over the cap space to next year, because they're clearly not getting a max guy this offseason.
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Belinelli 2yr/12m to the Spurs, Ed Davis to Nets 1yr/4.4M
Sixers lost Bellinelli and Ersan. What's their GM doi-- oh wait.
They aren't going to waste multi-year money on players like Bellinelli and Ilyasova.
Well the process is going through a delay if they get no one
TP
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Glad to see Philly losing Belinelli and Ilyasova.
Where did Ilyasova go?
Milwaukee
TP
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Belinelli 2yr/12m to the Spurs, Ed Davis to Nets 1yr/4.4M
Sixers lost Bellinelli and Ersan. What's their GM doi-- oh wait.
They aren't going to waste multi-year money on players like Bellinelli and Ilyasova.
Well the process is going through a delay if they get no one
They have to wait on LeBron, because you can’t pass up that chance.
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Brett Brown gonna get an itchy trigger finger and dump all his chips on the table for Kawhi.
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Nothing on IT?
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2783854-paul-george-rumors-star-could-stay-with-thunder-on-2-or-3-year-contract
PG considering a 2-3 year deal with OKC.
Wow. What a moron, lol ;D.
Tell that to OKC and the incredibly massive luxury tax bill they’re facing if George resigns. Watching OKC purge their roster over the next months will be quite interesting.
My comment was more about the fact that George, Westbrook, and Anthony just don't fit together, and PG would have been much better off going back to Indiana, imo.
They need to move Melo at the deadline for some bench help. Might be a team out their looking to free up some cap next summer.
Knicks ;D
They should trade him back for Kanter. LOL
LOL, TP ;D.
https://www.si.com/nba/2018/06/30/lebron-james-cavaliers-tums-heartburn-medicine-fans
;D
A lighter fluid company should get in on this. :D
Ouch ;D.
The money is going very quickly!
I need money...;D.
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Nothing on IT?
He's chasing down the brinks truck.
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Nothing on IT?
I bet he signs a one year deal to show he's still got it...
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Belinelli 2yr/12m to the Spurs, Ed Davis to Nets 1yr/4.4M
Sixers lost Bellinelli and Ersan. What's their GM doi-- oh wait.
They aren't going to waste multi-year money on players like Bellinelli and Ilyasova.
Well the process is going through a delay if they get no one
They have to wait on LeBron, because you can’t pass up that chance.
Lol awesome
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Belinelli 2yr/12m to the Spurs, Ed Davis to Nets 1yr/4.4M
Sixers lost Bellinelli and Ersan. What's their GM doi-- oh wait.
They aren't going to waste multi-year money on players like Bellinelli and Ilyasova.
They could've given them front loaded deals with partially or non guaranteed 2nd years. Roll over the cap space to next year, because they're clearly not getting a max guy this offseason.
If they don't get a max guy this offseason, they'll use their cap space to sign Redick and someone else (e.g. Ellington) to 1 year deals and try again next offseason.
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Nothing on IT?
He's chasing down the brinks truck.
Is he cleared for running already?
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Nothing on IT?
He's chasing down the brinks truck.
Is he cleared for running already?
I giggled. TP.
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Jordan to Mavs for 1 year 24M.
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Nothing on IT?
He's chasing down the brinks truck.
Is he cleared for running already?
I giggled. TP.
As much as I hate to admit it, yeah, I laughed, too, so TP, lol ;D.
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That Trevor Ariza to Phoenix just had me dumbfounded.
Why? Didn't they just gave up an unprotected 1st round pick to take a practically younger version of Ariza???
Apparently the owner wants to win now even though that's rather delusional. Helps our Kings pick though.
I think this is a smart deal for Phoenix. They weren't signing a truly elite FA this offseason. Better to sign mediocre vets to 1 year deals rather than long-term deals which they will eventually regret. I think they should continue doing this until they think they have a shot at difference making FA. Also Trevor Ariza on a 1-year expiring $15M deal is great for salary matching purposes if a star player happens to come up on the trade block. Further, while he's there he can be a good presence in the locker room to help Phoenix's young kids start to build a winning culture.
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The Rockets have 128.3M committed to 8 players and they haven't re-signed Capela yet.
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How does Doug McDermott get a fully guaranteed three-year $22 million deal with the Indiana Pacers? That seems like a lot for McDermott.
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That Trevor Ariza to Phoenix just had me dumbfounded.
Why? Didn't they just gave up an unprotected 1st round pick to take a practically younger version of Ariza???
Apparently the owner wants to win now even though that's rather delusional. Helps our Kings pick though.
I think this is a smart deal for Phoenix. They weren't signing a truly elite FA this offseason. Better to sign mediocre vets to 1 year deals rather than long-term deals which they will eventually regret. I think they should continue doing this until they think they have a shot at difference making FA. Also Trevor Ariza on a 1-year expiring $15M deal is great for salary matching purposes if a star player happens to come up on the trade block. Further, while he's there he can be a good presence in the locker room to help Phoenix's young kids start to build a winning culture.
But you'd have to play him at some point. Who's going to have to sit, and gets his minutes cut, and maybe, his development too.
Can't they sign some other veteran for the same length, and the same money, that would make sense for them? Like a PG or a PF?
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That Trevor Ariza to Phoenix just had me dumbfounded.
Why? Didn't they just gave up an unprotected 1st round pick to take a practically younger version of Ariza???
Apparently the owner wants to win now even though that's rather delusional. Helps our Kings pick though.
I think this is a smart deal for Phoenix. They weren't signing a truly elite FA this offseason. Better to sign mediocre vets to 1 year deals rather than long-term deals which they will eventually regret. I think they should continue doing this until they think they have a shot at difference making FA. Also Trevor Ariza on a 1-year expiring $15M deal is great for salary matching purposes if a star player happens to come up on the trade block. Further, while he's there he can be a good presence in the locker room to help Phoenix's young kids start to build a winning culture.
I agree it is better than signing a multi-year deal but I would have used that cap space to take on salary dump trades. The few teams with cap space to do so are going to have great leverage.
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That Trevor Ariza to Phoenix just had me dumbfounded.
Why? Didn't they just gave up an unprotected 1st round pick to take a practically younger version of Ariza???
Apparently the owner wants to win now even though that's rather delusional. Helps our Kings pick though.
I think this is a smart deal for Phoenix. They weren't signing a truly elite FA this offseason. Better to sign mediocre vets to 1 year deals rather than long-term deals which they will eventually regret. I think they should continue doing this until they think they have a shot at difference making FA. Also Trevor Ariza on a 1-year expiring $15M deal is great for salary matching purposes if a star player happens to come up on the trade block. Further, while he's there he can be a good presence in the locker room to help Phoenix's young kids start to build a winning culture.
I agree it is better than signing a multi-year deal but I would have used that cap space to take on salary dump trades. The few teams with cap space to do so are going to have great leverage.
Who has space left as of now, Kings, Lakers, and Philly?
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The Clippers are in LA are they getting Kawhi?
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That Trevor Ariza to Phoenix just had me dumbfounded.
Why? Didn't they just gave up an unprotected 1st round pick to take a practically younger version of Ariza???
Apparently the owner wants to win now even though that's rather delusional. Helps our Kings pick though.
I think this is a smart deal for Phoenix. They weren't signing a truly elite FA this offseason. Better to sign mediocre vets to 1 year deals rather than long-term deals which they will eventually regret. I think they should continue doing this until they think they have a shot at difference making FA. Also Trevor Ariza on a 1-year expiring $15M deal is great for salary matching purposes if a star player happens to come up on the trade block. Further, while he's there he can be a good presence in the locker room to help Phoenix's young kids start to build a winning culture.
I agree it is better than signing a multi-year deal but I would have used that cap space to take on salary dump trades. The few teams with cap space to do so are going to have great leverage.
Who has space left as of now, Kings, Lakers, and Philly?
Add to that Bulls and Hawks
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That Trevor Ariza to Phoenix just had me dumbfounded.
Why? Didn't they just gave up an unprotected 1st round pick to take a practically younger version of Ariza???
Apparently the owner wants to win now even though that's rather delusional. Helps our Kings pick though.
I think this is a smart deal for Phoenix. They weren't signing a truly elite FA this offseason. Better to sign mediocre vets to 1 year deals rather than long-term deals which they will eventually regret. I think they should continue doing this until they think they have a shot at difference making FA. Also Trevor Ariza on a 1-year expiring $15M deal is great for salary matching purposes if a star player happens to come up on the trade block. Further, while he's there he can be a good presence in the locker room to help Phoenix's young kids start to build a winning culture.
Why not just give that money to, say, Avery Bradley?
Bradley can do pretty much everything you said, and he can at least be slotted at the PG spot where he doesn't take minutes away from the young guys that need it?
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That Trevor Ariza to Phoenix just had me dumbfounded.
Why? Didn't they just gave up an unprotected 1st round pick to take a practically younger version of Ariza???
Apparently the owner wants to win now even though that's rather delusional. Helps our Kings pick though.
I think this is a smart deal for Phoenix. They weren't signing a truly elite FA this offseason. Better to sign mediocre vets to 1 year deals rather than long-term deals which they will eventually regret. I think they should continue doing this until they think they have a shot at difference making FA. Also Trevor Ariza on a 1-year expiring $15M deal is great for salary matching purposes if a star player happens to come up on the trade block. Further, while he's there he can be a good presence in the locker room to help Phoenix's young kids start to build a winning culture.
Why not just give that money to, say, Avery Bradley?
Bradley can do pretty much everything you said, and he can at least be slotted at the PG spot where he doesn't take minutes away from the young guys that need it?
Because Bradley is constantly hurt and they have enough money given to veterans who can’t see the floor?
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Am i the only one worried about lebron in philly with kawhi?
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Am i the only one worried about lebron in philly with kawhi?
Yes.
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Am i the only one worried about lebron in philly with kawhi?
Yes.
Yeah, not worried about that
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The Philadelphia #76ers and Minnesota #Timberwolves are showing interest in #Celtics restricted free agent Jabari Bird.
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The Philadelphia #76ers and Minnesota #Timberwolves are showing interest in #Celtics restricted free agent Jabari Bird.
10:45 PM - 30 Jun 2018 from Boston, MA
Holy. No.
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Free agent guard Nik Stauskas has agreed to a deal with Portland, league sources tell ESPN.
https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1013307520020934656
less than two hours into free agency, 18 contracts have been verbally agreed to totaling at least $727.5 million
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dg_zxojU0AAS50T.jpg)
https://twitter.com/mellentuck/status/1013296824583704577
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Am i the only one worried about lebron in philly with kawhi?
They have to let walk a lot of their guys to sign LeBron. They will have to trade some to get Kawhi, so no I am not worried.
Belinelli just walked away to go to the Spurs. Ilyasova went back to the Bucks. It is already looking worse in Philly.
Lebron may go to LA to play with Cousins.
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I wonder where IT ends up.
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Am i the only one worried about lebron in philly with kawhi?
They have to let walk a lot of their guys to sign LeBron. They will have to trade some to get Kawhi, so no I am not worried.
Belinelli just walked away to go to the Spurs. Ilyasova went back to the Bucks. It is already looking worse in Philly.
Lebron may go to LA to play with Cousins.
Simmons and Lebron together would be a HORRIBLE fit!
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Why did DeAndre Jordan agree to only 1 year with Mavs? Did Cuban tell him if you want multi-year, no player options?
Seems owners need to push back harder on that demand. Basically kills value of long term contract, and ownership bears all the risk if guy tanks or is injured.
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If we sign Smart without going over tax, we should probably keep Morris until the trade deadline.
Hayward will take a while to get strong. Ditto Kyrie. So should be extra mi utes available. Plus good insurance policy if another injury occurs. I don’t think he had much trade value, at best highly protected 1st round pick, more realistically a 2nd round pick. If he complains due to lack of minutes, trade him later.
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If we sign Smart without going over tax, we should probably keep Morris until the trade deadline.
Hayward will take a while to get strong. Ditto Kyrie. So should be extra mi utes available. Plus good insurance policy if another injury occurs. I don’t think he had much trade value, at best highly protected 1st round pick, more realistically a 2nd round pick. If he complains due to lack of minutes, trade him later.
I would keep him the whole year so long as he doesn't ask for a trade which could happen.
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Am i the only one worried about lebron in philly with kawhi?
They have to let walk a lot of their guys to sign LeBron. They will have to trade some to get Kawhi, so no I am not worried.
Belinelli just walked away to go to the Spurs. Ilyasova went back to the Bucks. It is already looking worse in Philly.
Lebron may go to LA to play with Cousins.
I really don't expect Lebron to sign with the Sixers. However, they'd just need to salary dump Bayless to free up the cap space for Lebron. They'd lose Amir but that isn't a big deal. The big question would be Redick's willingness to sign for the room exception. Considering how much Redick liked playing for the Sixers and would really fit well playing with Lebron, I think there is a pretty good chance that he would.
The Spurs and Bucks stupidly gave multi-year deals to Belinelli and Ilyasova in a very tight cap space year. Head-scratchingly bad decisions by both teams. Both of them are easily replaceable and Belinelli's defense makes him a liability in the playoffs. There are a lot of teams burning through their cap space so there are likely to be some pretty good players available for the Sixers to sign on 1 year deals.
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Who is left for big names?
Lebron
Cousins
?
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Why did DeAndre Jordan agree to only 1 year with Mavs? Did Cuban tell him if you want multi-year, no player options?
Seems owners need to push back harder on that demand. Basically kills value of long term contract, and ownership bears all the risk if guy tanks or is injured.
He signed for the same amount as his player option that he declined. The Clippers has given him permission to find a trading partner, but ultimately couldn’t come to terms with Dallas on a trade, so that’s what happened there.
Short contracts, overall, benefit the owners. The revenue split is between 49-51% between players an owners. This generally assumes that the mean team will spend about 5-7% over the cap. When a lot of teams have cap room, that means that fewer of them will get to that 5-7% mark, since more of them will find it not possible to spend their cap dollars on players they deem worthy. This means that owners collectively are likely to get 51% of the split rather than 49%.
For players like DeAndre Jordan, a short contract may work because he’ll get paid when a lot of teams are potential bidders, but on the whole this favors the owners, which is one reason why they pushed for shorter contract lengths in the CBA several years ago.
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Who is left for big names?
Lebron
Cousins
?
James
Cousins
Redick
Eveyrthing else has been pretty much decided. James is going to take his time...Redick has to wait on him but he will most likely go back to philly. Philly is going to get shut out of max guys
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Isaiah Thomas? Where he going
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Isaiah Thomas? Where he going
Hope he gets paid.
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Isaiah Thomas? Where he going
Hope he gets paid.
Not until next year it seems.
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Who is left for big names?
Lebron
Cousins
?
James
Cousins
Redick
Eveyrthing else has been pretty much decided. James is going to take his time...Redick has to wait on him but he will most likely go back to philly. Philly is going to get shut out of max guys
Smart. He’s restricted, but he’s a big name around here.
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Who is left for big names?
Lebron
Cousins
?
Clint Capela
The restricted market is still interesting.
Julius Randle
Aaron Gordon
Marcus Smart
Jabari Paker
Jusuf Nurkic
Zach Lavine
Derrick Favors
J.J. Reddick
Enes Kanter edit: picked up his option
Isaiah Thomas
Tyreke Evans
Fred Vanfleet edit: just resigned in Toronto
Avery Bradley
Kentavious Caldwell Pope(underrated IMO).
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Isaiah Thomas? Where he going
Hope he gets paid.
he won't
I think the most he will get is 8 million per season
prob best for him to sign a one year deal and then try to cash in next season
but time is running out for him for "back up the brinks truck"
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Who is left for big names?
Lebron
Cousins
?
Clint Capela
The restricted market is still interesting.
Julius Randle
Aaron Gordon
Marcus Smart
Jabari Paker
Jusuf Nurkic
Zach Lavine
Derrick Favors
J.J. Reddick
Enes Kanter
Isaiah Thomas
Tyreke Evans
Fred Vanfleet
Avery Bradley
Kentavious Caldwell Pope(underrated IMO).
Kanter picked up his 18.6M option. No lost brain cells on that decision.
An even tougher than normal offseason for RFAs. Several could end up signing 1 year deals.
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Edit
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Vanfleet resigned in Toronto 2 for 18 mill
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Vanfleet resigned in Toronto 2 for 18 mill
Good for them looks like they'll be hitting that tax though.
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Glad to see Philly losing Belinelli and Ilyasova.
Where did Ilyasova go?
Bucks
can I have a TP ;D
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Vanfleet resigned in Toronto 2 for 18 mill
Good for them looks like they'll be hitting that tax though.
So many teams (including the Celtics potentially) are going to be in the tax this year. Non-tax teams could each get upwards of $10 million from the tax teams when everything is paid out.
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What is the skinny on Aaron Gordon? Why is he not in hot demand status? Young, athletic, and putting up good stats.
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What is the skinny on Aaron Gordon? Why is he not in hot demand status? Young, athletic, and putting up good stats.
He's a restricted free agent. Very few teams have enough cap space to offer him a big enough contract that the Magic would not match.
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What is the skinny on Aaron Gordon? Why is he not in hot demand status? Young, athletic, and putting up good stats.
He's restricted. Teams generally chase the UFAs first. If a team signs Gordon to an offer sheet now, it ties their hands until the other team decides to match or not, by which point a lot of the other good FAs could be signed.
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James will meet with Philly. Not good for Boston.
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James will meet with Philly. Not good for Boston.
Worse for LA and Cleveland.
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James will not attend the meeting. Just his reps.
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James will meet with Philly. Not good for Boston.
Worse for LA and Cleveland.
Per Woj: It will just be his reps not James himself today.
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James will not attend the meeting. Just his reps.
I’m not going by myself, get me Kawhi and then we’ll talk.
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James will not attend the meeting. Just his reps.
I’m not going by myself, get me Kawhi and then we’ll talk.
I don’t see Philly having enough to get Leonard without ripping their team in half.
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James will not attend the meeting. Just his reps.
I’m not going by myself, get me Kawhi and then we’ll talk.
I don’t see Philly having enough to get Leonard without ripping their team in half.
Say the price is Saric + Fultz + Covington + Smith + #1. Philly would give that for Kawhi and Lebron easily, right?
Then see if Redick would take the room exception.
Embiid
Lebron
Kawhi
Redick
Simmons
Does the bench matter?
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James will not attend the meeting. Just his reps.
I’m not going by myself, get me Kawhi and then we’ll talk.
I don’t see Philly having enough to get Leonard without ripping their team in half.
Say the price is Saric + Fultz + Covington + Smith + #1. Philly would give that for Kawhi and Lebron easily, right?
They would but who is left to construct a bench?
Nick Wright saying James has made his decision and will announce Tuesday.
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The Bucks will not waive guard Brandon Jennings at the deadline today thus making his $2.2 million contract guaranteed for next season, a source told ESPN's The Undefeated.
https://twitter.com/MarcJSpearsESPN/status/1013433708764749826
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James will not attend the meeting. Just his reps.
I’m not going by myself, get me Kawhi and then we’ll talk.
I don’t see Philly having enough to get Leonard without ripping their team in half.
Say the price is Saric + Fultz + Covington + Smith + #1. Philly would give that for Kawhi and Lebron easily, right?
Then see if Redick would take the room exception.
Embiid
Lebron
Kawhi
Redick
Simmons
Does the bench matter?
I’d say no. When you get to the conference Finals talent/stars finally matter and that is some serious talent.
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Nick Wright who is James top fanboy says decision is made and James will announce Tuesday
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Vanfleet resigned in Toronto 2 for 18 mill
Too bad. VanVleet would've been a good pickup for the Suns.
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If Sixers got Leonard and then Lebron, I would bet Kyrie flies the coup the following year to join forces with Durant on a new super team as they can both opt out- I do not want Lebron in the East on that Sixers team- they would be a brutal opponent for the next few years.
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Nick Wright who is James top fanboy says decision is made and James will announce Tuesday
If true, then if Leonard is not traded to sixers in next day and a half, Lebron is not joining Sixers—right? And if he is traded to sixers, man down the hatches...
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James will not attend the meeting. Just his reps.
I’m not going by myself, get me Kawhi and then we’ll talk.
I don’t see Philly having enough to get Leonard without ripping their team in half.
Say the price is Saric + Fultz + Covington + Smith + #1. Philly would give that for Kawhi and Lebron easily, right?
Then see if Redick would take the room exception.
Embiid
Lebron
Kawhi
Redick
Simmons
Does the bench matter?
I’d say no. When you get to the conference Finals talent/stars finally matter and that is some serious talent.
Given how little money's going to be around soon, you might be able to put a decent bench together with minimum contracts.
As for Redick taking the $4.4MM room exception, that would assume ring chasing is a bigger priority than money. JJR has links to BKN, so don't be surprised if he ends up there (or elsewhere) and the Sixers end up with not much 3 point shooting. Maybe Smart gets renounced if he waits too long and solves the Sixers problem.
EDIT: Seems like BKN is running out of cap room too per Bobby Marks.
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We gotta try to get Kawhi if James goes to philly. Smart, yabu, Nader and 3 picks
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Sources: Robinson will sign a two-year, $8.3M deal with the Pistons, including team option. Robinson has financial security and Detroit gets talented wing.
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1013485738229485569
Heat have signed Derrick Jones Jr. to a two-year, $3.16M minimum-salary standard NBA contract. The first-year is fully guaranteed (at $1.51M) and the second-year is initially non-guaranteed (at $1.65M), per @flasportsbuzz.
https://twitter.com/AlbertNahmad/status/1013483668583665665
The Dallas Mavericks will likely utilize remaining $5M in salary cap space to re-sign franchise cornerstone Dirk Nowitzki, league sources tell Yahoo. Nowitzki's $5M team option was declined before start of free agency to give Dallas flexibility.
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1013487713532641281
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We gotta try to get Kawhi if James goes to philly. Smart, yabu, Nader and 3 picks
They won't say yes unless we include Jayson Tatum (or very least, Jaylen Brown) with no promise of commitment.
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Stein says LeBron and LA haven’t really talked. Lakers to meet with Capela per David Aldridge. That would be a nice way to blow your cap space. My dream of LeBron returning to Cleveland coming true?
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What are the Lakers doing? They did not get George last year and now this? They seem to be poorly ran.
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What are the Lakers doing? They did not get George last year and now this? They seem to be poorly ran.
But they have Magic Johnson. He’s the best GM in the league. (Insert sarcasm here)
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What are the Lakers doing? They did not get George last year and now this? They seem to be poorly ran.
Too confident? Go all in on Kawhi now, get LeBron to commit, fill out the roster with exceptions and vet mins. Granted I haven't watched a ton of the Lakers, but is Brandon Ingram really worth missing out on Kawhi and whiffing on James?
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Nick Wright who is James top fanboy says decision is made and James will announce Tuesday
If true, then if Leonard is not traded to sixers in next day and a half, Lebron is not joining Sixers—right? And if he is traded to sixers, man down the hatches...
we are all just guessing here, but i dont see the spurs wanting fultz. i am not sure what the sixers would trade for kawhi that the spurs would take.
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What are the Lakers doing? They did not get George last year and now this? They seem to be poorly ran.
Too confident? Go all in on Kawhi now, get LeBron to commit, fill out the roster with exceptions and vet mins. Granted I haven't watched a ton of the Lakers, but is Brandon Ingram really worth missing out on Kawhi and whiffing on James?
Jaylen Brown > Ingram trade value IMO but Lakers fans will disagree so...
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One-year league minimum deal for Salah Mejri to stay with the Mavericks, according to league sources. Dallas' desire to bring Mejri back only rose after the draft-night acquisition of his former Real Madrid teammate Luka Doncic
https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1013510212794437632
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Have we heard anything about Smart yet? Haven’t even heard anything about meeting with Boston yet. Is this still due to everyone waiting on Lebron?
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Have we heard anything about Smart yet? Haven’t even heard anything about meeting with Boston yet. Is this still due to everyone waiting on Lebron?
Yep. None of the restricted have been talked about yet.
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Windhorst says the plan is for James to release something on the undefeated which James has a hand in.
Said it is Lakers, Cavs and sixers in that order
Him not being at the meeting with Philly is a sign he will take their offer under consideration but isn’t as serious because he did not attend
I tend to believe windhorst has been briefed by the James camp of the specifics of how its going down.
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Windhorst says the plan is for James to release something on the undefeated which James has a hand in.
Said it is Lakers, Cavs and sixers in that order
Him not being at the meeting with Philly is a sign he will take their offer under consideration but isn’t as serious because he did not attend
I tend to believe windhorst has been briefed by the James camp of the specifics of how its going down.
Tp for the info and I tend to agree. I imagine Lebron isn’t really looking for drama on this ‘decision.’ But drama certainly follows Lebron in every direction.
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https://twitter.com/MarcJSpearsESPN/status/1013547298784079872
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LOL the Lakers are getting desperate.
Now we'll hear how they are "showing interest, in talks, keeping eyes on, etc." for all the other players like Capela, Cousins, Tyreke Evans, Gordon, etc. :laugh:
I still think they have a great shot at landing Lebron, but I doubt they'll be able to sign another max-caliber FA like Cousins or Capela to be honest. Not signing George definitely hampers their plans a bit.
Frankly, they are probably better off adding Lebron, keeping the young core (including Randle) and maybe adding another legit shooter like Reddick or something. A Kawhi trade likely still would cost them a ton.
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LOL the Lakers are getting desperate.
Now we'll hear how they are "showing interest, in talks, keeping eyes on, etc." for all the other players like Capela, Cousins, Tyreke Evans, Gordon, etc. :laugh:
I still think they have a great shot at landing Lebron, but I doubt they'll be able to sign another max-caliber FA like Cousins or Capela to be honest. Not signing George definitely hampers their plans a bit.
Frankly, they are probably better off adding Lebron, keeping the young core (including Randle) and maybe adding another legit shooter like Reddick or something. A Kawhi trade likely still would cost them a ton.
As long as they stay away from Smart.
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LOL the Lakers are getting desperate.
Now we'll hear how they are "showing interest, in talks, keeping eyes on, etc." for all the other players like Capela, Cousins, Tyreke Evans, Gordon, etc. :laugh:
I still think they have a great shot at landing Lebron, but I doubt they'll be able to sign another max-caliber FA like Cousins or Capela to be honest. Not signing George definitely hampers their plans a bit.
Frankly, they are probably better off adding Lebron, keeping the young core (including Randle) and maybe adding another legit shooter like Reddick or something. A Kawhi trade likely still would cost them a ton.
As long as they stay away from Smart.
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ESPN2 is all Lakers all the time. Nothing going the Lakers way so far in free agency but clearly ESPN believes the NBA is all about LAL.
Wouldn’t it be interesting if the Lakers have to build a team like the rest of the NBA. “Striking out” with regard to landing top FAs is the norm in the NBA. But Lakers fans just assume they’ll land who they want to land and are in disbelief when it doesn’t quite work as planned.
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The Pelicans remain hopeful of re-signing point guard Rajon Rondo, league sources say, even after coming to terms tonight with free-agent guard Elfrid Payton
https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1013621598685888512
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The Pelicans remain hopeful of re-signing point guard Rajon Rondo, league sources say, even after coming to terms tonight with free-agent guard Elfrid Payton
https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1013621598685888512
What's next, Rondo to the Lakers? They need a PG lol
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(https://i.gyazo.com/54d77827d461717540e810b29004d72e.png)
https://twitter.com/MarcJSpearsESPN/status/1013547298784079872
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The Pelicans remain hopeful of re-signing point guard Rajon Rondo, league sources say, even after coming to terms tonight with free-agent guard Elfrid Payton
https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1013621598685888512
What's next, Rondo to the Lakers? They need a PG lol
Without any additional moves, they will only have about $9.5M in cap space.
If they stretch Deng, it will be around $19.3M.
They have room to do something, but not that much without a trade. I don’t think Ball is a good fit next to LeBron (nor would Rondo), but he does alleviate some of the ballhandling duties.
They still need a quality big, and a guy like Dwight isn’t the answer. LeBron thrives with floor spacers like Bosh and Love, not guys who clog the paint.
I understand the frenzy this has caused, but there is currently no reason to believe Lakers can beat Houston or Golden State. I don’t know if even Kawhi changes that.
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The Pelicans remain hopeful of re-signing point guard Rajon Rondo, league sources say, even after coming to terms tonight with free-agent guard Elfrid Payton
https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1013621598685888512
What's next, Rondo to the Lakers? They need a PG lol
Without any additional moves, they will only have about $9.5M in cap space.
If they stretch Deng, it will be around $19.3M.
They have room to do something, but not that much without a trade. I don’t think Ball is a good fit next to LeBron (nor would Rondo), but he does alleviate some of the ballhandling duties.
They still need a quality big, and a guy like Dwight isn’t the answer. LeBron thrives with floor spacers like Bosh and Love, not guys who clog the paint.
I understand the frenzy this has caused, but there is currently no reason to believe Lakers can beat Houston or Golden State. I don’t know if even Kawhi changes that.
He "made it work" ;) ::) ;D with Thompson, didn't he?
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I hear the Warriors are talking to old friend Avery Bradley..
Hoooow does that work???
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Wolves have withdrawn their qualifying offer on forward Nemanja Bjelica, per source.
https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/status/1013863663810285568?s=21
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Wolves have withdrawn their qualifying offer on forward Nemanja Bjelica, per source.
https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/status/1013863663810285568?s=21
That's odd. That may mean they are trying to make a deal right now with their MLE.
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I hear the Warriors are talking to old friend Avery Bradley..
Hoooow does that work???
They’ve got the Taxpayer MLE.
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Wolves have withdrawn their qualifying offer on forward Nemanja Bjelica, per source.
https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/status/1013863663810285568?s=21
That's odd. That may mean they are trying to make a deal right now with their MLE.
Or they got worried he'd take the QO and didn't want to pay him that on a one year deal they couldn't trade.
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NM the Bjelica withdrawal was tied to the Tolliver signing that was just reported by Shams in all odds.
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Eric Woodyard: Just got the confirmation. Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors has agreed to a 2-year deal for $36 million. Favors met with the Jazz brass in an Atlanta hotel yesterday for at least 4-5 hours, according to a source. His team was also in talks to a “couple other” teams as well
Give that man’s agent a raise.
Baynes at $5.3 million or Favors at $18 million?
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I like Favors as a C, but 18 is steep but its a one year deal so like Reddick its just a cap rolling over overpay.
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Eric Woodyard: Just got the confirmation. Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors has agreed to a 2-year deal for $36 million. Favors met with the Jazz brass in an Atlanta hotel yesterday for at least 4-5 hours, according to a source. His team was also in talks to a “couple other” teams as well
Give that man’s agent a raise.
Baynes at $5.3 million or Favors at $18 million?
Give Ainge a raise. He's been killing it the last few years or so.
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I'm could be completely wrong. I have no information. But I did come up with an interesting narrative about the Noel move.
The Thunder intend to trade Steven Adams and stretch Melo in order to get under the tax.
Then, their big rotation would be Noel, Grant, Patterson, and another vet minimum guy.
My trade destinations are:
to Portland for CJ McCullom
to San Antonio with Abrines and multiple 1sts for Kawhi
to Cleveland with Singler for Love
to Washington with Singler for Porter
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I'm could be completely wrong. I have no information. But I did come up with an interesting narrative about the Noel move.
The Thunder intend to trade Steven Adams and stretch Melo in order to get under the tax.
Then, their big rotation would be Noel, Grant, Patterson, and another vet minimum guy.
My trade destinations are:
to Portland for CJ McCullom
to San Antonio with Abrines and multiple 1sts for Kawhi
to Cleveland with Singler for Love
to Washington with Singler for Porter
You really think someone like Noel can replicate 1/4 of what Steven Adams brings to the table? Noel barely played any minutes the past few years, and stretching Melo would always help them accomplish their goal.
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No way they're getting under the tax.
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You really think someone like Noel can replicate 1/4 of what Steven Adams brings to the table? Noel barely played any minutes the past few years, and stretching Melo would always help them accomplish their goal.
There isn't cap space for them to ship Adams off to for this year anyways. They'd have to take salary back.
None of the teams who want to contend have that much space, and the teams who are still tanking wouldn't want Adams at that number. It'd remove their flexibility to rebuild properly.
So they're not ducking the tax this year, I do think they could end up trading Adams in a payroll move after this year though.
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I'm could be completely wrong. I have no information. But I did come up with an interesting narrative about the Noel move.
The Thunder intend to trade Steven Adams and stretch Melo in order to get under the tax.
Then, their big rotation would be Noel, Grant, Patterson, and another vet minimum guy.
My trade destinations are:
to Portland for CJ McCullom
to San Antonio with Abrines and multiple 1sts for Kawhi
to Cleveland with Singler for Love
to Washington with Singler for Porter
How can they swap out Adams for some of those contracts and get out of the tax? I didn’t check any of them but some may not even be legal trades. Stretching Melo still has them $13M over the tax. They would have to ship out like $45M+ in salary (just a guesstimate, others will know the exact number) just to save that $13M,m.
Not gonna happen. They are paying the tax for the foreseeable future.
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I'm could be completely wrong. I have no information. But I did come up with an interesting narrative about the Noel move.
The Thunder intend to trade Steven Adams and stretch Melo in order to get under the tax.
Then, their big rotation would be Noel, Grant, Patterson, and another vet minimum guy.
My trade destinations are:
to Portland for CJ McCullom
to San Antonio with Abrines and multiple 1sts for Kawhi
to Cleveland with Singler for Love
to Washington with Singler for Porter
How can they swap out Adams for some of those contracts and get out of the tax? I didn’t check any of them but some may not even be legal trades. Stretching Melo still has them $13M over the tax. They would have to ship out like $45M+ in salary (just a guesstimate, others will know the exact number) just to save that $13M,m.
Not gonna happen. They are paying the tax for the foreseeable future.
According to shamsports (my new favorite thing), they could stretch Melo, then trade Adams and Singler for Dedmon (which would include a pretty sizeable trade exception going back to OKC).
That would leave them with 10 players, 7 million under the luxury tax, and a 24 million dollar trade exception.
Then they could trade for a guy on a large expiring contract into the trade exception. Wes Matthews, Demarre Carroll, Robin Lopez, Tyson Chandler, Kenneth Faried, Marcin Gortat, and more solid players are all available and if they were traded into the trade exception, they wouldn't count against the cap.
Not saying its likely. I'm just saying its possible.
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You really think someone like Noel can replicate 1/4 of what Steven Adams brings to the table? Noel barely played any minutes the past few years, and stretching Melo would always help them accomplish their goal.
There isn't cap space for them to ship Adams off to for this year anyways. They'd have to take salary back.
None of the teams who want to contend have that much space, and the teams who are still tanking wouldn't want Adams at that number. It'd remove their flexibility to rebuild properly.
So they're not ducking the tax this year, I do think they could end up trading Adams in a payroll move after this year though.
I agree, that was sort of my point. Who can they realistically take back to replace what Adams brings to the table without having issues/warts themselves, or even not getting the under the tax? Stretching Melo, and trying to sign some 1-2 year vet deals with team friendly options later this year would be more favorable since they can convince some teams next year to take on some of their other unnecessary contracts. Or just eat the cost of Melo's one year, and move forward with some more flexibility/ability to engineer different moves.
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I'm could be completely wrong. I have no information. But I did come up with an interesting narrative about the Noel move.
The Thunder intend to trade Steven Adams and stretch Melo in order to get under the tax.
Then, their big rotation would be Noel, Grant, Patterson, and another vet minimum guy.
My trade destinations are:
to Portland for CJ McCullom
to San Antonio with Abrines and multiple 1sts for Kawhi
to Cleveland with Singler for Love
to Washington with Singler for Porter
How can they swap out Adams for some of those contracts and get out of the tax? I didn’t check any of them but some may not even be legal trades. Stretching Melo still has them $13M over the tax. They would have to ship out like $45M+ in salary (just a guesstimate, others will know the exact number) just to save that $13M,m.
Not gonna happen. They are paying the tax for the foreseeable future.
I mean, yes, they can ultimately not pay the tax, but the cost in draft picks could be very high. They are in the repeater tax level, and will likely be there for this season and two more. If they don’t move Adams, it’s very easy to project the Thunder to a $40 million tax both this year and next, assuming they stretch both Carmelo and Singler. For a top 4 team in the conference at best.
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I'm could be completely wrong. I have no information. But I did come up with an interesting narrative about the Noel move.
The Thunder intend to trade Steven Adams and stretch Melo in order to get under the tax.
Then, their big rotation would be Noel, Grant, Patterson, and another vet minimum guy.
My trade destinations are:
to Portland for CJ McCullom
to San Antonio with Abrines and multiple 1sts for Kawhi
to Cleveland with Singler for Love
to Washington with Singler for Porter
How can they swap out Adams for some of those contracts and get out of the tax? I didn’t check any of them but some may not even be legal trades. Stretching Melo still has them $13M over the tax. They would have to ship out like $45M+ in salary (just a guesstimate, others will know the exact number) just to save that $13M,m.
Not gonna happen. They are paying the tax for the foreseeable future.
According to shamsports (my new favorite thing), they could stretch Melo, then trade Adams and Singler for Dedmon (which would include a pretty sizeable trade exception going back to OKC).
That would leave them with 10 players, 7 million under the luxury tax, and a 24 million dollar trade exception.
Not saying its likely. I'm just saying its possible.
Once again, signing PG-13 pretty much denies that innate ability to move contracts, because they already committed to trying to win a championship. If they trade Adams to get under the tax, that would not only alienate Russ, but also frustrate PG-13 in the same process. Not smart negotiation.
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Can confirm. Wolves are now hard-capped.
Anthony Tolliver's one-year deal is worth $5.75 million
https://twitter.com/zachlowe_nba/status/1013888290615889922?s=21
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Lakers renounce Randle. Pacers waive Al Jefferson.
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Rondo agrees to deal with Lakers.
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Rondo agrees to deal with Lakers.
this should be here
http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=96920.msg2538799#new
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David Aldridge
Verified account
@daldridgetnt
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"Lakers certainly have cleared the path to @boogiecousins with their moves."
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David Aldridge
Verified account
@daldridgetnt
43s44 seconds ago
"Lakers certainly have cleared the path to @boogiecousins with their moves."
What do they have for space?
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David Aldridge
Verified account
@daldridgetnt
43s44 seconds ago
"Lakers certainly have cleared the path to @boogiecousins with their moves."
What do they have for space?
$13.8 mil per Bobby Marks
https://mobile.twitter.com/BobbyMarks42/status/1013894920615223296
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I'm not positive, Roy. But Bobby Marks tweeted waiving Randle created 13.8 where another tweet from Mike Bresnahan reported it created 12.5M. So why sign Rondo right afterward at 9m if you're going for Boog?
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I'm not positive, Roy. But Bobby Marks tweeted waiving Randle created 13.8 where another tweet from Mike Bresnahan reported it created 12.5M. So why sign Rondo right afterward at 9m if you're going for Boog?
I don't know about the money, but I know Boogie has long been a fan of Rondo.
So the fit might make sense between those two.
The fit with Lebron and all the rest...smh lol.
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Crazy fact of the day. Deng is younger than Lebron.
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NBA off season has eclipsed the regular season.
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NBA off season has eclipsed the regular season.
it usually does
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July 2019 going to be all Lakers :-[
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Teams that have $10M+ in cap space for Julius Randle include: Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia and Sacramento. The Nets could join the group but will depend on a potential Dwight Howard buyout.
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Teams that have $10M+ in cap space for Julius Randle include: Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia and Sacramento. The Nets could join the group but will depend on a potential Dwight Howard buyout.
He’d be a good get for both Atlanta and Brooklyn. Young talent and in a position of need with plenty of money to spend.
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I'm not positive, Roy. But Bobby Marks tweeted waiving Randle created 13.8 where another tweet from Mike Bresnahan reported it created 12.5M. So why sign Rondo right afterward at 9m if you're going for Boog?
Boogie might not be ready to play till Jan by some estimates. If there is that kind of delay he may except a pay cut if it's a 1+1 player option. That would be fair if his recovery takes a lot of time.
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Isaiah Thomas for the minimum?
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https://twitter.com/RealGM/status/1014139155872387072
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July 2019 going to be all Lakers :-[
The Lakers don't fear me in the least. Lebron didn't go there to win championships. He went there because of the nice weather, endorsements, and business ventures outside basketball.
They've got a misfit of toys for an NBA roster and wouldn't stand a prayer vs the Warriors in a 7 game series.
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Me seeing all the other teams making moves:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DViL9cgX4AAPzQB.jpg)
But then again we only have one roster spot left haha
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Josh Smith is looking pretty good in pro-am league playing against Jaylen Brown!
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Josh Smith is looking pretty good in pro-am league playing against Jaylen Brown!
Source? Haven't heard from him in forever lol.
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Isaiah Thomas just followed Orlando Magic on twitter.
Interesting.
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Josh Smith is looking pretty good in pro-am league playing against Jaylen Brown!
Source? Haven't heard from him in forever lol.
I think he's still getting paid on that Pistons buy out....
https://www.celticsblog.com/2018/7/3/17530572/jaylen-brown-boston-celtics-lights-it-up-in-pro-am-league
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I'm not surprised Josh Smith is a solid pick up basketball player. He always had the talent and skills, just didn't ever play a good team game within them once his athleticism wasn't out of this world.
The league trending smaller and quicker at the PF also hurt him, less of an advantage.
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Howard interested in joining lakers:
https://www.lakersnation.com/nba-free-agent-rumors-dwight-howard-interest-signing-lakers-lebron-james-teammates/2018/07/03/
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I'm not surprised Josh Smith is a solid pick up basketball player. He always had the talent and skills, just didn't ever play a good team game within them once his athleticism wasn't out of this world.
The league trending smaller and quicker at the PF also hurt him, less of an advantage.
He would be a good small ball center in CBS system.
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I'm not surprised Josh Smith is a solid pick up basketball player. He always had the talent and skills, just didn't ever play a good team game within them once his athleticism wasn't out of this world.
The league trending smaller and quicker at the PF also hurt him, less of an advantage.
He would be a good small ball center in CBS system.
No. He couldn't even earn minutes with NOP last year after being out of the league. His days of being a versatile athletic big are over and he never picked up how to play team basketball at a high level to stay in the league.
He's done.
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I'm not surprised Josh Smith is a solid pick up basketball player. He always had the talent and skills, just didn't ever play a good team game within them once his athleticism wasn't out of this world.
The league trending smaller and quicker at the PF also hurt him, less of an advantage.
He would be a good small ball center in CBS system.
No. He couldn't even earn minutes with NOP last year after being out of the league. His days of being a versatile athletic big are over and he never picked up how to play team basketball at a high level to stay in the league.
He's done.
Fair enough but if anyone could get something out of him it would be Brad and Horford ( former teamamte...)
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12.8M for Chandler for 2018-2019
The 76ers have the salary cap space to absorb Wilson Chandler, a starting-caliber SF, from Denver.
The Philadelphia 76ers are in close discussions on deal to acquire Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler, league sources tell Yahoo.
https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1014241081867800576?s=21
https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1014241544323334145?s=21
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I'm not surprised Josh Smith is a solid pick up basketball player. He always had the talent and skills, just didn't ever play a good team game within them once his athleticism wasn't out of this world.
The league trending smaller and quicker at the PF also hurt him, less of an advantage.
Funny thing is his skill set could be valuable or useful... If he learned how to stop taking so many 3's, and focusing on playing smart basketball.
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I'm not surprised Josh Smith is a solid pick up basketball player. He always had the talent and skills, just didn't ever play a good team game within them once his athleticism wasn't out of this world.
The league trending smaller and quicker at the PF also hurt him, less of an advantage.
Funny thing is his skill set could be valuable or useful... If he learned how to stop taking so many 3's, and focusing on playing smart basketball.
I would argue that he needed to learn how to make 3’s at a higher rate, not stop taking them. If he had, he would have fit in nicely in today’s NBA and could have had a longer career.
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I'm not surprised Josh Smith is a solid pick up basketball player. He always had the talent and skills, just didn't ever play a good team game within them once his athleticism wasn't out of this world.
The league trending smaller and quicker at the PF also hurt him, less of an advantage.
Funny thing is his skill set could be valuable or useful... If he learned how to stop taking so many 3's, and focusing on playing smart basketball.
I would argue that he needed to learn how to make 3’s at a higher rate, not stop taking them. If he had, he would have fit in nicely in today’s NBA and could have had a longer career.
Well the gist of my point is that he got too trigger happy, and started taking more 3's than necessary which coincided with his terrible 3P %.
But yeah, I agree. His playmaking/defense and under the guidance of a good coach could've resulted in a lengthy career.
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I'm not surprised Josh Smith is a solid pick up basketball player. He always had the talent and skills, just didn't ever play a good team game within them once his athleticism wasn't out of this world.
The league trending smaller and quicker at the PF also hurt him, less of an advantage.
Funny thing is his skill set could be valuable or useful... If he learned how to stop taking so many 3's, and focusing on playing smart basketball.
I would argue that he needed to learn how to make 3’s at a higher rate, not stop taking them. If he had, he would have fit in nicely in today’s NBA and could have had a longer career.
Well the gist of my point is that he got too trigger happy, and started taking more 3's than necessary which coincided with his terrible 3P %.
But yeah, I agree. His playmaking/defense and under the guidance of a good coach could've resulted in a lengthy career.
Such a waste of talent. Crazy that a guy who had a 7 year spell of averaging 17/8/3.5/2/1.4 and making an All-Defensive team is considered a considerable waste, lol. What could've been
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Is Jimmy Butler on the market? What would it take to get him? Picks and Smart in a sign and trade? Bulter would replace everything Smart does and Butler does more.
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A
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Is Jimmy Butler on the market? What would it take to get him? Picks and Smart in a sign and trade? Bulter would replace everything Smart does and Butler does more.
Butler will never be ok with Smart’s role as sixth man.
And I wouldn’t ant him stunting Brown’s growth, as I think his ceiling may be higher than Butler’s.
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Is Jimmy Butler on the market? What would it take to get him? Picks and Smart in a sign and trade? Bulter would replace everything Smart does and Butler does more.
Butler will never be ok with Smart’s role as sixth man.
And I wouldn’t ant him stunting Brown’s growth, as I think his ceiling may be higher than Butler’s.
Butler would start, I was just saying he's a great defender and hustle player. He's like a super Marcus. I think Jaylen would be the sixth man.
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Is Jimmy Butler on the market? What would it take to get him? Picks and Smart in a sign and trade? Bulter would replace everything Smart does and Butler does more.
Butler isn't on the market. The TWolves are going to offer him an extension but of course it is not financially advantageous for him so he wouldn't sign it. He'll be a free agent next offseason.
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Is Jimmy Butler on the market? What would it take to get him? Picks and Smart in a sign and trade? Bulter would replace everything Smart does and Butler does more.
Butler isn't on the market. The TWolves are going to offer him an extension but of course it is not financially advantageous for him so he wouldn't sign it. He'll be a free agent next offseason.
It’s essentially the same situation that Kyrie has.
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IT negotiating a deal with the Magic per Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype.
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IT negotiating a deal with the Magic per Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype.
My, my....how a year ago we went from fantasizing a starting lineup of IT4, Brown, Hayward, Horford, and Baynes with IT4 demanding a brinks truck to the Celtics 8 points shy of eliminating LBJ in the ECF and going into the Finals with a lineup of Rozier/Brown/Tatum/Horford/Baynes.
Now IT is on his way to Disney World... :o
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IT negotiating a deal with the Magic per Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype.
Very happy for him. Hope he gets paid well by Orlando (even if it's just a 1 or 2 year deal). ;D
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Well Orlando does need a PG.
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Well Orlando does need a PG.
Too late. He re-signed with OKC.
:laugh:
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https://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA/status/1014248999245803520
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Lakers looking to trade for Damian Lillard or John Wall, in case Kawhi talks break down, or as a way to pressure SAS.
- NBA Draft Fever, NBA-TV, 7/3/2018
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Lakers looking to trade for Damian Lillard or John Wall, in case Kawhi talks break down, or as a way to pressure SAS.
- NBA Draft Fever, NBA-TV, 7/3/2018
Lol, Lonzo becoming the 3rd string PG would be beautiful
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Magic should deal Isaac or a first for Rozier. IT is a waste of $ right now.
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Sixers reporters trying to make Fultz's stock go up
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https://twitter.com/therealmikekb/status/1014361747606601729
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Magic should deal Isaac or a first for Rozier. IT is a waste of $ right now.
Of we bring in IT to replace him, I'd be all for it
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This makes me nervous, because wasn't the team just recently floating out there in the media that Fultz was a Colangelo pick and that not many others in the draft room were on board with it.
And now with the trade for Wilson Chandler, they've got a little more wiggle room to deal guys like Covington, Saric, or Zaire Smith, plus Fultz if they want to throw him in. I still haven't shut the door on the possibility of that happening. And it scares the crap out of me.
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Magic should deal Isaac or a first for Rozier. IT is a waste of $ right now.
Of we bring in IT to replace him, I'd be all for it
I didn't think of that. But if Smart is still here IT can rehab and return when 100% so that is a little different in C's getting him. But for Magic they need a starter.
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Magic should deal Isaac or a first for Rozier. IT is a waste of $ right now.
Of we bring in IT to replace him, I'd be all for it
I didn't think of that. But if Smart is still here IT can rehab and return when 100% so that is a little different in C's getting him. But for Magic they need a starter.
For whatever reason (and I bet it’s valid) Cs don’t seem interested in IT (of course they could be, but no evidence of such). If the choice were IT v. Rozier, I’m pretty sure I’d take Terry based on his ability not to be a huge defensive liability. Given your scenario I guess it would depend on what Danny gets back from Orlando. Doubt any of this is in the realm of real.
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Sixers reporters trying to make Fultz's stock go up
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https://twitter.com/therealmikekb/status/1014361747606601729
I would give up on Fultz in a heart and so would Philly.
They were willing to trade him on draft night
Markelle Fultz was on the trade block Thursday night as the NBA draft unfolded, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
According to the report, the 76ers had "internal conversations" about making a package deal with their No. 10 and 26 picks in order to move into the top five.
However, teams reportedly weren't interested in a player who is relearning to shoot and coming off a severe shoulder injury.
Even though the Sixers put Fultz up for sale, they know if they play their cards right with him he could re-emerge as a top player.
Fultz, the 2017 No. 1 overall pick, is expected to join with Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid as part of the 76ers young core of players. The team is also working hard with Fultz to reteach him how to shoot.
http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-trade-rumors-markelle-fultz-76ers-stats-trade-block-injury-jump-shot/6b7yc9nm0ub218a6gmn476m5h
So quit acting like Fultz is untouchable he is not. They would trade him a heart beat and were going to use him to move up. He is badly damaged goods.
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Sixers reporters trying to make Fultz's stock go up
(https://i.gyazo.com/5f37aef64b2d0b88852f2b5f82bd3f76.png)
https://twitter.com/therealmikekb/status/1014361747606601729
I would give up on Fultz in a heart and so would Philly.
They were willing to trade him on draft night
Markelle Fultz was on the trade block Thursday night as the NBA draft unfolded, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
According to the report, the 76ers had "internal conversations" about making a package deal with their No. 10 and 26 picks in order to move into the top five.
However, teams reportedly weren't interested in a player who is relearning to shoot and coming off a severe shoulder injury.
Even though the Sixers put Fultz up for sale, they know if they play their cards right with him he could re-emerge as a top player.
Fultz, the 2017 No. 1 overall pick, is expected to join with Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid as part of the 76ers young core of players. The team is also working hard with Fultz to reteach him how to shoot.
http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-trade-rumors-markelle-fultz-76ers-stats-trade-block-injury-jump-shot/6b7yc9nm0ub218a6gmn476m5h
So quit acting like Fultz is untouchable he is not. They would trade him a heart beat and were going to use him to move up. He is badly damaged goods.
They'd only give up Fultz if Kawhi makes a commitment to re-sign. Giving up Fultz on a 1 year rental would be stupid. While his value is low right now, he's not going to have to do all that much to improve it significantly.
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If Kawhi is interested in the sixers, why the hell wouldn't he be interested in the Celtics? I would get it if it was a weather thing, but philly and boston, what's the difference?
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If Kawhi is interested in the sixers, why the hell wouldn't he be interested in the Celtics? I would get it if it was a weather thing, but philly and boston, what's the difference?
I thought I read somewhere he has family in Philly.
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Keith Smith
@KeithSmithNBA
Sources: The Boston Celtics and Marcus Smart have had good dialogue on a new deal. Still not there, but neither side is in a rush. With cap space drying up around the league, it lessens need to rush to a new contract.
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Keith Smith
@KeithSmithNBA
Sources: The Boston Celtics and Marcus Smart have had good dialogue on a new deal. Still not there, but neither side is in a rush. With cap space drying up around the league, it lessens need to rush to a new contract.
Dante Exum signed for $11M per season, so I'm thinking Smart is demanding that typa money.
C's could give him a 1-year/$11M deal. If he demands more he is out. His shooting/offensive game has been disappointing to me so he shouldn't demand for more lol.
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Keith Smith
@KeithSmithNBA
Sources: The Boston Celtics and Marcus Smart have had good dialogue on a new deal. Still not there, but neither side is in a rush. With cap space drying up around the league, it lessens need to rush to a new contract.
Dante Exum signed for $11M per season, so I'm thinking Smart is demanding that typa money.
C's could give him a 1-year/$11M deal. If he demands more he is out. His shooting/offensive game has been disappointing to me so he shouldn't demand for more lol.
Honestly, I'd gladly give him 3/33M, or 4/40M.
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Keith Smith
@KeithSmithNBA
Sources: The Boston Celtics and Marcus Smart have had good dialogue on a new deal. Still not there, but neither side is in a rush. With cap space drying up around the league, it lessens need to rush to a new contract.
Dante Exum signed for $11M per season, so I'm thinking Smart is demanding that typa money.
C's could give him a 1-year/$11M deal. If he demands more he is out. His shooting/offensive game has been disappointing to me so he shouldn't demand for more lol.
I don’t think they are allowed to do exactly that. They can offer the QO or match other teams’ offers.
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Keith Smith
@KeithSmithNBA
Sources: The Boston Celtics and Marcus Smart have had good dialogue on a new deal. Still not there, but neither side is in a rush. With cap space drying up around the league, it lessens need to rush to a new contract.
Dante Exum signed for $11M per season, so I'm thinking Smart is demanding that typa money.
C's could give him a 1-year/$11M deal. If he demands more he is out. His shooting/offensive game has been disappointing to me so he shouldn't demand for more lol.
I don’t think they are allowed to do exactly that. They can offer the QO or match other teams’ offers.
No, they can sign him to any contract allowable with Bird rights.
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Keith Smith
@KeithSmithNBA
Sources: The Boston Celtics and Marcus Smart have had good dialogue on a new deal. Still not there, but neither side is in a rush. With cap space drying up around the league, it lessens need to rush to a new contract.
Dante Exum signed for $11M per season, so I'm thinking Smart is demanding that typa money.
C's could give him a 1-year/$11M deal. If he demands more he is out. His shooting/offensive game has been disappointing to me so he shouldn't demand for more lol.
Honestly, I'd gladly give him 3/33M, or 4/40M.
I’m rooting for 5/$58M.
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https://twitter.com/BlazersBySagar/status/1014997223795376129
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https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/8waxmt/windhorst_on_the_lakers_signings_following_lebron/?utm_content=comments&utm_medium=user&utm_source=reddit&utm_name=u_greece666
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https://twitter.com/BlazersBySagar/status/1014997223795376129
Doubt that would happen... Why would he even take the Q/O? Unless he wants out from the Rockets. Taking Q/O really limits what financial avenues Rockets can sign him to.
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http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2018/07/marcus_smart_hurt_that_celtics_have_not_spoken_to_him_about_new_contract?amp&__twitter_impression=true
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http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2018/07/marcus_smart_hurt_that_celtics_have_not_spoken_to_him_about_new_contract?amp&__twitter_impression=true
This is in like three threads already.
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https://twitter.com/BlazersBySagar/status/1014997223795376129
Doubt that would happen... Why would he even take the Q/O? Unless he wants out from the Rockets. Taking Q/O really limits what financial avenues Rockets can sign him to.
It’s a negotiating ploy right now. There is no market this year for him, so Capela’s agent is reminding the Rockets there could be a very large market for him next year, and to give him offers this summer that reflect next year’s market.
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http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2018/07/marcus_smart_hurt_that_celtics_have_not_spoken_to_him_about_new_contract?amp&__twitter_impression=true
This is in like three threads already.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/8wbx7h/wojnarowski_the_restricted_free_agent_market_is/
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https://sports.yahoo.com/report-cavaliers-looking-unload-love-174811019--spt.html
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https://sports.yahoo.com/report-cavaliers-looking-unload-love-174811019--spt.html
Is Cleveland taking back Deng? Otherwise a Love deal is flat impossible right now.
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https://sports.yahoo.com/report-cavaliers-looking-unload-love-174811019--spt.html
Is Cleveland taking back Deng? Otherwise a Love deal is flat impossible right now.
They are already in cap hell and Gilbert will spend. If they can get kuzma or ball I think that is a good trade for them
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https://twitter.com/ESPNLosAngeles/status/1015273525903384576
Edit: there s also this
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https://twitter.com/ramonashelburne/status/1015292185296551936
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The Orlando Magic are rumored to be in heavy pursuit of Celtics guard Terry Rozier. Although attempts have been unsuccessful. Signing Isaiah Thomas is supposedly their "plan B" #CelticsDaily
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The Orlando Magic are rumored to be in heavy pursuit of Celtics guard Terry Rozier. Although attempts have been unsuccessful. Signing Isaiah Thomas is supposedly their "plan B" #CelticsDaily
Rozier's not a free agent though. They would have to come with a really good offer if they hope Ainge would even consider talking to them.
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The Orlando Magic are rumored to be in heavy pursuit of Celtics guard Terry Rozier. Although attempts have been unsuccessful. Signing Isaiah Thomas is supposedly their "plan B" #CelticsDaily
Rozier's not a free agent though. They would have to come with a really good offer if they hope Ainge would even consider talking to them.
FINE!
Bamba for Rozier straight up! ;D
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Hope Magic get Rozier he earned a chance to start. But C's have to be on hold till Smart signs his QO
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The Orlando Magic are rumored to be in heavy pursuit of Celtics guard Terry Rozier. Although attempts have been unsuccessful. Signing Isaiah Thomas is supposedly their "plan B" #CelticsDaily
Rozier's not a free agent though. They would have to come with a really good offer if they hope Ainge would even consider talking to them.
FINE!
Bamba for Rozier straight up! ;D
Yeah, I mean, outside of Bamba and Isaac, anyone else on there worth Rozier is paid way too much for us to deal for them without giving up another rotation player in addition to Rozier.
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https://twitter.com/ESPNLosAngeles/status/1015273525903384576
Edit: there s also this
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https://twitter.com/ramonashelburne/status/1015292185296551936
And then Ramona Shelburne said "no fan base hates the Lakers more than Portland..." and all of New England collectively muttered: "That's adorable".
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@stevekylerNBA
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So word in Vegas is Orlando Magic talked with Isaiah Thomas but unlikely to move forward with a deal. Magic may hold the line at this point and see what else develops. They want to stay flexible in case something opens up. Did it last year with Jonathan Simmons
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@stevekylerNBA
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So word in Vegas is Orlando Magic talked with Isaiah Thomas but unlikely to move forward with a deal. Magic may hold the line at this point and see what else develops. They want to stay flexible in case something opens up. Did it last year with Jonathan Simmons
Could he be in play for the MLE if Rozier is moved?
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@stevekylerNBA
1h1 hour ago
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So word in Vegas is Orlando Magic talked with Isaiah Thomas but unlikely to move forward with a deal. Magic may hold the line at this point and see what else develops. They want to stay flexible in case something opens up. Did it last year with Jonathan Simmons
Could he be in play for the MLE if Rozier is moved?
Unlikely but never say never. I think he’s more likely in play if Smart leaves, due to corresponding salaries.
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(https://i.gyazo.com/991039e3a0c961d8efe905fd007b5f9f.png)
https://sports.yahoo.com/report-cavaliers-looking-unload-love-174811019--spt.html
Is Cleveland taking back Deng? Otherwise a Love deal is flat impossible right now.
They are already in cap hell and Gilbert will spend. If they can get kuzma or ball I think that is a good trade for them
That would actually be funny if Ball got traded to Cleveland! Him and his daddy would be in tears lol!
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The Orlando Magic are rumored to be in heavy pursuit of Celtics guard Terry Rozier. Although attempts have been unsuccessful. Signing Isaiah Thomas is supposedly their "plan B" #CelticsDaily
Rozier's not a free agent though. They would have to come with a really good offer if they hope Ainge would even consider talking to them.
Would you take their pick next year? It will most likely be a lottery pick.
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The Orlando Magic are rumored to be in heavy pursuit of Celtics guard Terry Rozier. Although attempts have been unsuccessful. Signing Isaiah Thomas is supposedly their "plan B" #CelticsDaily
Rozier's not a free agent though. They would have to come with a really good offer if they hope Ainge would even consider talking to them.
Would you take their pick next year? It will most likely be a lottery pick.
Only if it were totally unprotected...even then, I'd have to think twice about it. Might would depend on the plan to replace Rozier, who would fill those shoes?
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The Orlando Magic are rumored to be in heavy pursuit of Celtics guard Terry Rozier. Although attempts have been unsuccessful. Signing Isaiah Thomas is supposedly their "plan B" #CelticsDaily
Rozier's not a free agent though. They would have to come with a really good offer if they hope Ainge would even consider talking to them.
Would you take their pick next year? It will most likely be a lottery pick.
Only if it were totally unprotected...even then, I'd have to think twice about it. Might would depend on the plan to replace Rozier, who would fill those shoes?
Well I guess that makes more room to sign Smart if you're into that idea.
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The Orlando Magic are rumored to be in heavy pursuit of Celtics guard Terry Rozier. Although attempts have been unsuccessful. Signing Isaiah Thomas is supposedly their "plan B" #CelticsDaily
Rozier's not a free agent though. They would have to come with a really good offer if they hope Ainge would even consider talking to them.
Would you take their pick next year? It will most likely be a lottery pick.
Only if it were totally unprotected...even then, I'd have to think twice about it. Might would depend on the plan to replace Rozier, who would fill those shoes?
I would see if we can do a reverse protection say 11-30, and if the pick is not in the top 10 it rolls over into something else.
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The Orlando Magic are rumored to be in heavy pursuit of Celtics guard Terry Rozier. Although attempts have been unsuccessful. Signing Isaiah Thomas is supposedly their "plan B" #CelticsDaily
I doubt this is real, they don't have anything meaningful to send back that would actually be in play. They're not giving up an unprotected/minimally protected pick and Ainge probably isn't turning Rozier into air with the Kyrie situation up in the air. If Orlando wanted to talk Jonathan Issac for Rozier and a pick he'd probably listen, but that isn't happening.
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Jonas Jerebko reportedly plans to sign with Golden State Warriors. - Woj
SMH all these ring-chasers.
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Jonas Jerebko reportedly plans to sign with Golden State Warriors. - Woj
SMH all these ring-chasers.
The Jazz released him today after all the money dried up — can’t blame Jonas for looking to get a ring since he was going to play for the minimum no matter where he ended up.
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Jonas Jerebko reportedly plans to sign with Golden State Warriors. - Woj
SMH all these ring-chasers.
Doesn't matter, he sucked anyway.
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Jonas Jerebko reportedly plans to sign with Golden State Warriors. - Woj
SMH all these ring-chasers.
The Jazz released him today after all the money dried up — can’t blame Jonas for looking to get a ring since he was going to play for the minimum no matter where he ended up.
He's going to be a good fit in small minutes off the bench.
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https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/2018/07/08/houston-rockets-luc-mbah-a-moute-offers-free-agency/
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https://twitter.com/KevinOConnorNBA/status/1016146229581864963
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https://twitter.com/KevinOConnorNBA/status/1016146229581864963
Houston makes the most sense from a roster standpoint.
My guess is that he joins up with Bron Bron though.
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Oklahoma City looking to get something for Carmelo Anthony and talking to Brooklyn about a deal, with Jeremy Lin potentially going to OKC, per sources. Nets looking to get pick(s). Want to move Lin and would buy out Melo.
https://twitter.com/mitch_lawrence/status/1017135849702658048?s=21
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Jonas Jerebko reportedly plans to sign with Golden State Warriors. - Woj
SMH all these ring-chasers.
Doesn't matter, he sucked anyway.
he worked hard in bawstin baw. DWI!
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Oklahoma City looking to get something for Carmelo Anthony and talking to Brooklyn about a deal, with Jeremy Lin potentially going to OKC, per sources. Nets looking to get pick(s). Want to move Lin and would buy out Melo.
https://twitter.com/mitch_lawrence/status/1017135849702658048?s=21
They need to some good old fashioned tanking now they own picks—-
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No surprise: several teams have reached out to @dnwaba0, whose qualifying offer was rescinded by Chicago Thursday, making him an unrestricted free agent. Spurs, Lakers among many, per source, with no frontrunner. Bulls still could re-sign him as well.
https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/status/1017648137207414784
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Jonas Jerebko reportedly plans to sign with Golden State Warriors. - Woj
SMH all these ring-chasers.
The Jazz released him today after all the money dried up — can’t blame Jonas for looking to get a ring since he was going to play for the minimum no matter where he ended up.
Exactly. Limited money, limited minutes wherever you go. Why not go to a great team in California? Enjoy the weather, play with the best, potentially win a ring. Pretty rational decision if you ask me.
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Rockets strong "front runner" to acquire Carmelo Anthony
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https://twitter.com/DWolfsonKSTP/status/1017843451487031299?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1017843451487031299&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fnba
#Twolves All-Star Jimmy Butler has officially turned down the Wolves' 4-year, $110M range extension offer, per owner Glen Taylor. Full interview posting soon, which includes stuff on KAT extension talks, Thibs, filling out the roster, and #LosLynx.
I think this was expected, but given the issues Butler has been vocal about with the team, you have to wonder if Minny tries to move him in case he walks this summer.
I could see both New York and Philly being interested in him.
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Definitely think there's some smoke to Jabari Parker and the Bulls. Apparently he wants to be a Bull, according to sources
https://twitter.com/vgoodwill/status/1017840636400230407
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If T-wolves are "smart", i go ahead and trade him..get something or nothing
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Restricted free agent forward Jabari Parker and the Chicago Bulls are progressing on a deal, league sources tell ESPN. Discussions over a number to topics still ongoing
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1017893081826258944
Chicago is sitting right at $17.4M in room if Noah Vonleh and David Nwaba are renounced. Cap space can increase to $20.6M if Paul Zipser and Julyan Stone are waived.
https://twitter.com/BobbyMarks42/status/1017894685321228288
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Robin Lopez getting cut? Could be interesting off the bench?
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https://twitter.com/DWolfsonKSTP/status/1017843451487031299?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1017843451487031299&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fnba
#Twolves All-Star Jimmy Butler has officially turned down the Wolves' 4-year, $110M range extension offer, per owner Glen Taylor. Full interview posting soon, which includes stuff on KAT extension talks, Thibs, filling out the roster, and #LosLynx.
I think this was expected, but given the issues Butler has been vocal about with the team, you have to wonder if Minny tries to move him in case he walks this summer.
I could see both New York and Philly being interested in him.
Wonder if he would want to be on Club LeBron ?
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Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
about 9 minutes ago
Sacramento is finalizing a trade to send forward Garrett Temple to Memphis for Ben McLemore, Deyonta Davis and cash, league sources tell ESPN.
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Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
about 9 minutes ago
Sacramento is finalizing a trade to send forward Garrett Temple to Memphis for Ben McLemore, Deyonta Davis and cash, league sources tell ESPN.
Wow. A former number 7 pick and a first pick in the 2nd round, a guy a lot of CBers were drueling over, get sent in a package for Garrett Temple?!?!?!?!
I guess if you can hit a three you have a lot of value.
Orrrrrrrrrr.....McLemore and Davis really suck.
Probably a bit of both
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Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
about 9 minutes ago
Sacramento is finalizing a trade to send forward Garrett Temple to Memphis for Ben McLemore, Deyonta Davis and cash, league sources tell ESPN.
Wow. A former number 7 pick and a first pick in the 2nd round, a guy a lot of CBers were drueling over, get sent in a package for Garrett Temple?!?!?!?!
I guess if you can hit a three you have a lot of value.
Orrrrrrrrrr.....McLemore and Davis really suck.
Probably a bit of both
Mostly the latter. I wonder if McClemore even sticks on the Kings roster. They didn’t give him a qualifying offer last summer (or rescinded it early — don’t remember which).
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What is going on with Jabari Bird? He looked really good in summer league for the Celtics. Any chance Danny tries to resign him?
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What is going on with Jabari Bird? He looked really good in summer league for the Celtics. Any chance Danny tries to resign him?
Jabari is a restricted free agent, and the Celtics have given him a qualifying offer, which is another year on a two-way contract. If he’s given a reasonable offer by another team, the Celtics would likely match, but they’re probably not moving forward with Bird on their own until Smart’s situation is resolved. The next real time to wonder about Bird is around July 31st when Nader’s contract guarantees. If Nader is released or traded that day, the Celtics will have a little more wiggle room for both Bird and Smart.
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https://twitter.com/Mitch_Lawrence/status/1019620334721556482
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https://twitter.com/Mitch_Lawrence/status/1019620334721556482
This would be a steal.
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Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
about 9 minutes ago
Sacramento is finalizing a trade to send forward Garrett Temple to Memphis for Ben McLemore, Deyonta Davis and cash, league sources tell ESPN.
A lot of people upset when we traded rights to Davis draft night. I think we traded down for 2nd rounders. Did that trade produce anyone still on our roster ?
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Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
about 9 minutes ago
Sacramento is finalizing a trade to send forward Garrett Temple to Memphis for Ben McLemore, Deyonta Davis and cash, league sources tell ESPN.
A lot of people upset when we traded rights to Davis draft night. I think we traded down for 2nd rounders. Did that trade produce anyone still on our roster ?
It produced the Clippers protected 1st.
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Forward Nemanja Bjelica and the Kings plan to begin discussing potential deal, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. Bjelica represents a shooter on the wing/frontcourt, and a long-term fit makes sense.
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1019665051207249921
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Forward Nemanja Bjelica and the Kings plan to begin discussing potential deal, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. Bjelica represents a shooter on the wing/frontcourt, and a long-term fit makes sense.
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1019665051207249921
That is, uh, not Europe. Looks like he just plain ol reneged on the Philly agreement to try and get more $/minutes. Sacramento can probably provide that.
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Forward Nemanja Bjelica and the Kings plan to begin discussing potential deal, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. Bjelica represents a shooter on the wing/frontcourt, and a long-term fit makes sense.
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1019665051207249921
That is, uh, not Europe. Looks like he just plain ol reneged on the Philly agreement to try and get more $/minutes. Sacramento can probably provide that.
LOL. Seems like Philly might need an actual full-time GM to help wrap up deals they negotiate.
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Forward Nemanja Bjelica and the Kings plan to begin discussing potential deal, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. Bjelica represents a shooter on the wing/frontcourt, and a long-term fit makes sense.
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1019665051207249921
That is, uh, not Europe. Looks like he just plain ol reneged on the Philly agreement to try and get more $/minutes. Sacramento can probably provide that.
LOL. Seems like Philly might need an actual full-time GM to help wrap up deals they negotiate.
Conspiracy DWC here. If I wanted to get a bit more leverage in a negotiation with the Rockets to take on Anderson, I might leak that I am negotiating a deal with a similar player.
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Forward Nemanja Bjelica and the Kings plan to begin discussing potential deal, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. Bjelica represents a shooter on the wing/frontcourt, and a long-term fit makes sense.
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1019665051207249921
That is, uh, not Europe. Looks like he just plain ol reneged on the Philly agreement to try and get more $/minutes. Sacramento can probably provide that.
LOL. Seems like Philly might need an actual full-time GM to help wrap up deals they negotiate.
Conspiracy DWC here. If I wanted to get a bit more leverage in a negotiation with the Rockets to take on Anderson, I might leak that I am negotiating a deal with a similar player.
If I wanted to get more leverage on the Rockets, I’d leak that I’m negotiating with Capela, who is supposedly the impetus for why the Rockets are going to dump Anderson in your scenario.
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Forward Nemanja Bjelica and the Kings plan to begin discussing potential deal, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. Bjelica represents a shooter on the wing/frontcourt, and a long-term fit makes sense.
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1019665051207249921
That is, uh, not Europe. Looks like he just plain ol reneged on the Philly agreement to try and get more $/minutes. Sacramento can probably provide that.
LOL. Seems like Philly might need an actual full-time GM to help wrap up deals they negotiate.
The Process will inevitably evolve past the bourgeois institutions of centralized control; all means of on-court production must be returned to the Processtariat.
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Forward Nemanja Bjelica and the Kings plan to begin discussing potential deal, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. Bjelica represents a shooter on the wing/frontcourt, and a long-term fit makes sense.
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1019665051207249921 (https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1019665051207249921)
That is, uh, not Europe. Looks like he just plain ol reneged on the Philly agreement to try and get more $/minutes. Sacramento can probably provide that.
LOL. Seems like Philly might need an actual full-time GM to help wrap up deals they negotiate.
The Process will inevitably evolve past the bourgeois institutions of centralized control; all means of on-court production must be returned to the Processtariat.
Idk how credible this is, but it is claimed that Fener and CSKA were not interested.
https://twitter.com/IAmDPick/status/1019671736801996800
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Forward Nemanja Bjelica and the Kings plan to begin discussing potential deal, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. Bjelica represents a shooter on the wing/frontcourt, and a long-term fit makes sense.
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1019665051207249921 (https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1019665051207249921)
That is, uh, not Europe. Looks like he just plain ol reneged on the Philly agreement to try and get more $/minutes. Sacramento can probably provide that.
LOL. Seems like Philly might need an actual full-time GM to help wrap up deals they negotiate.
The Process will inevitably evolve past the bourgeois institutions of centralized control; all means of on-court production must be returned to the Processtariat.
Idk how credible this is, but it is claimed that Fener and CSKA were not interested.
https://twitter.com/IAmDPick/status/1019671736801996800
Doesn’t feel too credible to me. Wouldn’t you think that, if true, he knew this before backing out on Philly?
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Forward Nemanja Bjelica and the Kings plan to begin discussing potential deal, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. Bjelica represents a shooter on the wing/frontcourt, and a long-term fit makes sense.
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1019665051207249921 (https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1019665051207249921)
That is, uh, not Europe. Looks like he just plain ol reneged on the Philly agreement to try and get more $/minutes. Sacramento can probably provide that.
LOL. Seems like Philly might need an actual full-time GM to help wrap up deals they negotiate.
The Process will inevitably evolve past the bourgeois institutions of centralized control; all means of on-court production must be returned to the Processtariat.
Idk how credible this is, but it is claimed that Fener and CSKA were not interested.
https://twitter.com/IAmDPick/status/1019671736801996800 (https://twitter.com/IAmDPick/status/1019671736801996800)
Doesn’t feel too credible to me. Wouldn’t you think that, if true, he knew this before backing out on Philly?
SPot on as usual salty. My own concern is that Euroleague coverage is much poorer than the NBA one. I saw several reports claiming Bjelica was negotiating a return to Fener, and I wouldn't be surpirsed if Obradovic vetoed that on the basis that his roster is already full and balanced.
Still a fiasco for Philly, goes without saying.
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Forward Nemanja Bjelica and the Kings plan to begin discussing potential deal, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. Bjelica represents a shooter on the wing/frontcourt, and a long-term fit makes sense.
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1019665051207249921
That is, uh, not Europe. Looks like he just plain ol reneged on the Philly agreement to try and get more $/minutes. Sacramento can probably provide that.
LOL. Seems like Philly might need an actual full-time GM to help wrap up deals they negotiate.
The Process will inevitably evolve past the bourgeois institutions of centralized control; all means of on-court production must be returned to the Processtariat.
LOL, TP ;D. It's obvious that Bjelly is going for...Das Kapital ;) ::) ;D *groan*, lol.
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https://twitter.com/Mitch_Lawrence/status/1019620334721556482
This would be a steal.
How would such a move be a steal (for OKC, I'm assuming)? No way Schroder can play with Westbrook, imo, lol ;D.
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Forward Nemanja Bjelica and the Kings plan to begin discussing potential deal, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. Bjelica represents a shooter on the wing/frontcourt, and a long-term fit makes sense.
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1019665051207249921 (https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1019665051207249921)
That is, uh, not Europe. Looks like he just plain ol reneged on the Philly agreement to try and get more $/minutes. Sacramento can probably provide that.
LOL. Seems like Philly might need an actual full-time GM to help wrap up deals they negotiate.
The Process will inevitably evolve past the bourgeois institutions of centralized control; all means of on-court production must be returned to the Processtariat.
LOL, TP ;D . It's obvious that Bjelly is going for...Das Kapital ;) ::) ;D *groan*, lol.
I enjoyed fairweather's fan comment too, as always. I feel "bourgeois institutions of centralized control" is a bit off though; I'd rather go with something like "bourgeois naked self-interest" if you want to sound Marxian.
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https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/status/1019726221825978368
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Keith Pompey: According to a league source, the #Sixers have had discussions about trading Jerryd Bayless to the #Cleveland #Cavs for Kyle Korver. – via Twitter PompeyOnSixers
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https://twitter.com/Mitch_Lawrence/status/1019620334721556482
This would be a steal.
How would such a move be a steal (for OKC, I'm assuming)? No way Schroder can play with Westbrook, imo, lol ;D.
Schroder has to accept the backup PG role.
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TRADE: The Nets are trading Darrell Arthur to Suns for Jared Dudley and 2021 second-round pick.
Arthur will be bought out, reports ESPN.
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TRADE: The Nets are trading Darrell Arthur to Suns for Jared Dudley and 2021 second-round pick.
Arthur will be bought out, reports ESPN.
Interesting. Gives the Suns about $2 million more in cap space, bringing them to a shade over $3 million. I wonder what they’re plabning to do with it — they conveniently now have enough to take Yabusele, but I doubt that is their target.
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TRADE: The Nets are trading Darrell Arthur to Suns for Jared Dudley and 2021 second-round pick.
Arthur will be bought out, reports ESPN.
Interesting. Gives the Suns about $2 million more in cap space, bringing them to a shade over $3 million. I wonder what they’re plabning to do with it — they conveniently now have enough to take Yabusele, but I doubt that is their target.
Agreed that this is interesting. Unless there was some issue we don't know about, this seems like a precursor move.
Maybe they are targeting a free agent they feel is a better fit than Dudley? Or maybe it is a trade.
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TRADE: The Nets are trading Darrell Arthur to Suns for Jared Dudley and 2021 second-round pick.
Arthur will be bought out, reports ESPN.
Interesting. Gives the Suns about $2 million more in cap space, bringing them to a shade over $3 million. I wonder what they’re plabning to do with it — they conveniently now have enough to take Yabusele, but I doubt that is their target.
Agreed that this is interesting. Unless there was some issue we don't know about, this seems like a precursor move.
Maybe they are targeting a free agent they feel is a better fit than Dudley? Or maybe it is a trade.
They still have their room exception of $4.45 million, so a free agency signing doesn’t feel like the right answer given this brings them to $3 million. Although they could be lining up something else to clear another couple of million.
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https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1020323091547750400
Woj: Free agent guard Shelvin Mack and the Memphis Grizzlies are progressing in talks on a one-year deal, league sources tell ESPN.
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https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1020323091547750400
Woj: Free agent guard Shelvin Mack and the Memphis Grizzlies are progressing in talks on a one-year deal, league sources tell ESPN.
I thought Mack would make sense here had we not signed Wanamaker.
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TRADE: The Nets are trading Darrell Arthur to Suns for Jared Dudley and 2021 second-round pick.
Arthur will be bought out, reports ESPN.
Interesting. Gives the Suns about $2 million more in cap space, bringing them to a shade over $3 million. I wonder what they’re plabning to do with it — they conveniently now have enough to take Yabusele, but I doubt that is their target.
Where’s LarBrd33 when you need him (to make a Yabu promotional highlight video and send it to Ryan McDonough) ?
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TRADE: The Nets are trading Darrell Arthur to Suns for Jared Dudley and 2021 second-round pick.
Arthur will be bought out, reports ESPN.
Interesting. Gives the Suns about $2 million more in cap space, bringing them to a shade over $3 million. I wonder what they’re plabning to do with it — they conveniently now have enough to take Yabusele, but I doubt that is their target.
Where’s LarBrd33 when you need him (to make a Yabu promotional highlight video and send it to Ryan McDonough) ?
What about a Yabu promotional video of him eating at McDonalds?
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TRADE: The Nets are trading Darrell Arthur to Suns for Jared Dudley and 2021 second-round pick.
Arthur will be bought out, reports ESPN.
Interesting. Gives the Suns about $2 million more in cap space, bringing them to a shade over $3 million. I wonder what they’re plabning to do with it — they conveniently now have enough to take Yabusele, but I doubt that is their target.
Where’s LarBrd33 when you need him (to make a Yabu promotional highlight video and send it to Ryan McDonough) ?
What about a Yabu promotional video of him eating at McDonalds?
Why would Ryan McDonough want a promo video showing LarBrd33 eating at McDonalds?
Mike
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TRADE: The Nets are trading Darrell Arthur to Suns for Jared Dudley and 2021 second-round pick.
Arthur will be bought out, reports ESPN.
Interesting. Gives the Suns about $2 million more in cap space, bringing them to a shade over $3 million. I wonder what they’re plabning to do with it — they conveniently now have enough to take Yabusele, but I doubt that is their target.
Where’s LarBrd33 when you need him (to make a Yabu promotional highlight video and send it to Ryan McDonough) ?
What about a Yabu promotional video of him eating at McDonalds?
Why would Ryan McDonough want a promo video showing LarBrd33 eating at McDonalds?
Mike
Who wouldn’t want that?
https://vimeo.com/1688319
^ This one’s close.
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https://twitter.com/AdamHimmelsbach/status/1020338368079679495
Adam Himmelsbach: Larkin, who sprained his shoulder in Game 4 of the conference semis, was prepared to play through pain in the Finals but was just cleared for full workouts last week. Several European teams have offered, but he's hoping for another good NBA chance
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TRADE: The Nets are trading Darrell Arthur to Suns for Jared Dudley and 2021 second-round pick.
Arthur will be bought out, reports ESPN.
Interesting. Gives the Suns about $2 million more in cap space, bringing them to a shade over $3 million. I wonder what they’re plabning to do with it — they conveniently now have enough to take Yabusele, but I doubt that is their target.
Where’s LarBrd33 when you need him (to make a Yabu promotional highlight video and send it to Ryan McDonough) ?
What about a Yabu promotional video of him eating at McDonalds?
No, because that wouldn’t help us trade him.
The only caveat would be if he agreed to void his ~$3m contract if said video secured him a ~$3m endorsement deal with Euro McDonalds to make up for his voided contract. Then I’d feel great- clearly LarBrd33 would birth a true Yabu-McDonalds lovefest, with fiery onscreen passion and emotion rivaled only by Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, The Bridges of Madison County, and Real Housewives: Atlanta.
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The Sixers have agreed to a trade with the Suns that will send Richaun Holmes to Phoenix, reports Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link). Philadelphia will receive cash considerations in return for Holmes, Charania adds (via Twitter).
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The Sixers have agreed to a trade with the Suns that will send Richaun Holmes to Phoenix, reports Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link). Philadelphia will receive cash considerations in return for Holmes, Charania adds (via Twitter).
There is the reason the Suns traded Dudley for Arthur.
Not sure why, though. Ayton, Chris, Bender, Chandler, not to mention playing Ariza, Warren, and Jackson at 4 in small-ball lineups.
Also, what in the world, Philly?
Edit: Nevermind. They had to needed to free up a roster spot.
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The Sixers have agreed to a trade with the Suns that will send Richaun Holmes to Phoenix, reports Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link). Philadelphia will receive cash considerations in return for Holmes, Charania adds (via Twitter).
There is the reason the Suns traded Dudley for Arthur.
Not sure why, though. Ayton, Chris, Bender, Chandler, not to mention playing Ariza, Warren, and Jackson at 4 in small-ball lineups.
Also, what in the world, Philly?
Edit: Nevermind. They had to needed to free up a roster spot.
Holmes was making the minimum, so they didn’t need space to absorb him.
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Albert Nahmad: 76ers will trade Richaun Holmes to Suns in exchange for cash to open up a roster spot. They will then use the roster spot to sign 2017 second-rounder Jonah Bolden to a 4-year, $7M deal with cap room. They’ll then exceed the cap to compete the trade for Mike Muscala. – via Twitter AlbertNahmad
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Albert Nahmad: 76ers will trade Richaun Holmes to Suns in exchange for cash to open up a roster spot. They will then use the roster spot to sign 2017 second-rounder Jonah Bolden to a 4-year, $7M deal with cap room. They’ll then exceed the cap to compete the trade for Mike Muscala. – via Twitter AlbertNahmad
I wanted us to draft Holmes and I still like him. He makes highlight reel plays but he just hasn't improved his defensive fundamentals much in his 3 NBA seasons. He might do better on the Suns where defense is optional.
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Alex Len finalizing deal with Atlanta..he was one of mine "hopeful signing"..oh well
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Alex Len finalizing deal with Atlanta..he was one of mine "hopeful signing"..oh well
I don't see any way Boston was going to fill their last roster spot with a fifth center (sixth if you count Yabu).
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Clippers forward @tobias31 turns down $80 million extension offer from team, per sources. Amicable discussions. But he’ll play out final year of his current deal and be UFA next summer, when he’d be eligible for 5 yrs/$188M max from Clips or 4/$145.5 elsewhere.
https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/status/1021183060514131969?s=21
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Clippers forward @tobias31 turns down $80 million extension offer from team, per sources. Amicable discussions. But he’ll play out final year of his current deal and be UFA next summer, when he’d be eligible for 5 yrs/$188M max from Clips or 4/$145.5 elsewhere.
https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/status/1021183060514131969?s=21
He’s not getting the max, but I can see why he’s want to play free agency.
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Clippers forward @tobias31 turns down $80 million extension offer from team, per sources. Amicable discussions. But he’ll play out final year of his current deal and be UFA next summer, when he’d be eligible for 5 yrs/$188M max from Clips or 4/$145.5 elsewhere.
https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/status/1021183060514131969?s=21
He’s not getting the max, but I can see why he’s want to play free agency.
He should have taken the extension. I doubt he'll get much more than that next offseason and there's always the risk of injury.
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Clippers forward @tobias31 turns down $80 million extension offer from team, per sources. Amicable discussions. But he’ll play out final year of his current deal and be UFA next summer, when he’d be eligible for 5 yrs/$188M max from Clips or 4/$145.5 elsewhere.
https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/status/1021183060514131969?s=21
He’s not getting the max, but I can see why he’s want to play free agency.
He should have taken the extension. I doubt he'll get much more than that next offseason and there's always the risk of injury.
Yeah, really puzzling move. Guy gets his first shot at continuity on a team, but decides to risk it. He's definitely an efficient and prolific scorer, but he is little else
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https://twitter.com/Sportando/status/1021729883913895936
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Clippers forward @tobias31 turns down $80 million extension offer from team, per sources. Amicable discussions. But he’ll play out final year of his current deal and be UFA next summer, when he’d be eligible for 5 yrs/$188M max from Clips or 4/$145.5 elsewhere.
https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/status/1021183060514131969?s=21
He’s not getting the max, but I can see why he’s want to play free agency.
He should have taken the extension. I doubt he'll get much more than that next offseason and there's always the risk of injury.
Yeah, really puzzling move. Guy gets his first shot at continuity on a team, but decides to risk it. He's definitely an efficient and prolific scorer, but he is little else
The Clippers traded Griffin six months after extending him. Harris signing an extension is no guarantee of team continuity.
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Clippers forward @tobias31 turns down $80 million extension offer from team, per sources. Amicable discussions. But he’ll play out final year of his current deal and be UFA next summer, when he’d be eligible for 5 yrs/$188M max from Clips or 4/$145.5 elsewhere.
https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/status/1021183060514131969?s=21
He’s not getting the max, but I can see why he’s want to play free agency.
He should have taken the extension. I doubt he'll get much more than that next offseason and there's always the risk of injury.
Yeah, really puzzling move. Guy gets his first shot at continuity on a team, but decides to risk it. He's definitely an efficient and prolific scorer, but he is little else
The Clippers traded Griffin six months after extending him. Harris signing an extension is no guarantee of team continuity.
I was playing with the Hawks roster on shamsports and ended up signing Harris to a max in the summer of 2019. The Hawks have young guys at guard/creator (Young), wing (Prince), and big (Collins), but they don't have a reliable scoring combo forward.
They have a ton of cap space next summer and no real need to use it until Collins/Prince/Young get off their rookie contracts. They have room to resign Dorsey and/or Anderson to small contracts, resign Dedmon to a similar contract he has right now (although he might want to move to a contender), and still offer Harris the max. Then, assuming they renounce Plumlee and Bazemore the following year, they could have near-max space again in 2020. If they strike out in 2020, they could just resign Prince.
Besides, they aren't going to convince the elite guys to join their team. Harris is the perfect second tier fringe all-star compliment to their young core. It's definitely an overpay in a vacuum, but they will need to overpay to get someone to come anyway and it's a position of need. Harris stretches the floor for Young/Collins pick-and-roll, which would seriously help their development.
If Young turns into a Lillard-lite and Collins develops a repore in the pick-and-roll with him, that team could be a really interesting versatile team -- not a contender, but success comes in gradations. If they could generate excitement from their fanbase with some high flying/high scoring games, it could put Atlanta back on the map.
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I had to share these...Someone ran Kawhi's facial expression with Microsoft's Emotion API in Toronto...& GM's were 100% happiness... lol
(https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=b2af61ff05&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1606894078313557623&th=164cd5a6898eee77&view=fimg&sz=w1600-h1000&attbid=ANGjdJ-1ROOXb3nrGuisbcHqfY0275wVCr0RtyOo_kS3DXajQbPqT0GvCRq1NayPfhgNSwJxcakgEpps2_ZitsjbJ55JYdfwBQOl15xQbisSly4vkXdGJaCB6PoWfxk&disp=emb&realattid=ii_jjzza3px0)
Then someone did it with Lebron after J.R. game 1 incident...
(https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=b2af61ff05&attid=0.3&permmsgid=msg-f:1606894882978325919&th=164cd661e350e59f&view=fimg&sz=w1600-h1000&attbid=ANGjdJ_TSIwT_cir_WQ-E3nioCEMGbP_lfEQdQiHu8IdWa-7FGaJPbEQKp5Um2Ar6X4yc9u2Wiuohyetej1Z-iPGAPxMMB3Z34omE12HRY7kq7QdTkf5h1yIDt9OAlQ&disp=emb&realattid=ii_jjzzr9bh0)
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https://twitter.com/WindhorstESPN/status/1021784940008984577
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https://twitter.com/Sportando/status/1021729883913895936
Who wants to be the next Starbury??
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Ian Begley
@IanBegley
The Knicks have reached an agreement with free agent big man Noah Vonleh, per ESPN sources.
3:49 PM · Jul 24, 2018
https://mobile.twitter.com/ianbegley/status/1021844765371981826 (https://mobile.twitter.com/ianbegley/status/1021844765371981826)
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Ian Begley
@IanBegley
The Knicks have reached an agreement with free agent big man Noah Vonleh, per ESPN sources.
3:49 PM · Jul 24, 2018
https://mobile.twitter.com/ianbegley/status/1021844765371981826 (https://mobile.twitter.com/ianbegley/status/1021844765371981826)
I still think Vonleh could have some upside. He averaged 7 pts and 7 rebounds in 19 minutes for the bulls last year and believe it or not is only about to turn 23.
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Ian Begley
@IanBegley
The Knicks have reached an agreement with free agent big man Noah Vonleh, per ESPN sources.
3:49 PM · Jul 24, 2018
https://mobile.twitter.com/ianbegley/status/1021844765371981826 (https://mobile.twitter.com/ianbegley/status/1021844765371981826)
I still think Vonleh could have some upside. He averaged 7 pts and 7 rebounds in 19 minutes for the bulls last year and believe it or not is only about to turn 23.
He could, but his work ethic has been questioned all the way back to the pre-draft process, and does not seemed to have improved much. The Bulls gave him a chance with more minutes but decided to move on.
Low-risk signing on a talented player, however.
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Toronto interested in Greg Monroe
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Toronto interested in Greg Monroe
I mean, at this point in the summer Monroe at the minimum to eat up some regular season minutes and second-unit possessions is fine.
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>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
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>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
hmm that doesn't seem wise to me. They didn't get close with Lebron, Leonard or George and had their biggest free agent signing (Bejlica) renege on his deal. I wonder if they would have had a better summer with a top flight gm.
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>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
hmm that doesn't seem wise to me. They didn't get close with Lebron, Leonard or George and had their biggest free agent signing (Bejlica) renege on his deal. I wonder if they would have had a better summer with a top flight gm.
Yeah, they totally wiffed this summer , a legit GM would have certainly helped. Maybe they are buying into all the hype about their team for this season and think they can save money by holding off on hiring a new GM for a while.
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>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
hmm that doesn't seem wise to me. They didn't get close with Lebron, Leonard or George and had their biggest free agent signing (Bejlica) renege on his deal. I wonder if they would have had a better summer with a top flight gm.
Yeah, they totally wiffed this summer , a legit GM would have certainly helped. Maybe they are buying into all the hype about their team for this season and think they can save money by holding off on hiring a new GM for a while.
I wouldn't wait too long. The Sixers are in really good shape, but they still have a ton of question marks.
1) Can Embiid play 70+ games a year?
2) Can Simmons shoot?
3) Can Fultz shoot?
4) Is Saric a starter? We've seen a ton of flash, but is he consistent?
I wouldn't let this volatile team go unmanaged for too long. I think that Brett Brown has a lot of say at this point. I'm not sure about his GM capabilities.
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>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
hmm that doesn't seem wise to me. They didn't get close with Lebron, Leonard or George and had their biggest free agent signing (Bejlica) renege on his deal. I wonder if they would have had a better summer with a top flight gm.
Yeah, they totally wiffed this summer , a legit GM would have certainly helped. Maybe they are buying into all the hype about their team for this season and think they can save money by holding off on hiring a new GM for a while.
I wouldn't wait too long. The Sixers are in really good shape, but they still have a ton of question marks.
1) Can Embiid play 70+ games a year?
2) Can Simmons shoot?
3) Can Fultz shoot?
4) Is Saric a starter? We've seen a ton of flash, but is he consistent?
I wouldn't let this volatile team go unmanaged for too long. I think that Brett Brown has a lot of say at this point. I'm not sure about his GM capabilities.
I agree. If they had a very good GM he would already be planning on cashing in some of those prospects he deems limited for all-star caliber vet help before the rest of the league sours on some of those prospects like what happened with Okafor and Noel.
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>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
hmm that doesn't seem wise to me. They didn't get close with Lebron, Leonard or George and had their biggest free agent signing (Bejlica) renege on his deal. I wonder if they would have had a better summer with a top flight gm.
I doubt it. George decided to re-sign with OKC before free agency started. He didn't even give the Lakers a chance and they were the team George was supposed destined for. The Spurs traded Leonard for an established all-start. They didn't young talent/picks whether it was from the Sixers or the Lakers. There was no decision for Lebron this time. He clearly was going to the Lakers unless they screwed the pooch. As for Bjelica, he reneged on a 1 year/4.5M contract for a 3 year/20.5M contract (2 years guaranteed).
Tell me how a top flight GM, even Danny, could have or should have done anything different in any of those situations. What the Sixers did do when they couldn't get any of their top targets was only sign 1 year contracts and make trades that allowed them to maintain their cap space for 2019.
There's no reason for the Sixers to rush their GM search. It is much more important to find the right person who will fit into their approach and be able to work well with the people they have in place including coach Brown.
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>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
hmm that doesn't seem wise to me. They didn't get close with Lebron, Leonard or George and had their biggest free agent signing (Bejlica) renege on his deal. I wonder if they would have had a better summer with a top flight gm.
Yeah, they totally wiffed this summer , a legit GM would have certainly helped. Maybe they are buying into all the hype about their team for this season and think they can save money by holding off on hiring a new GM for a while.
I wouldn't wait too long. The Sixers are in really good shape, but they still have a ton of question marks.
1) Can Embiid play 70+ games a year?
2) Can Simmons shoot?
3) Can Fultz shoot?
4) Is Saric a starter? We've seen a ton of flash, but is he consistent?
I wouldn't let this volatile team go unmanaged for too long. I think that Brett Brown has a lot of say at this point. I'm not sure about his GM capabilities.
I agree. If they had a very good GM he would already be planning on cashing in some of those prospects he deems limited for all-star caliber vet help before the rest of the league sours on some of those prospects like what happened with Okafor and Noel.
You do realize the souring on Okafor and Noel occurred on Colangelo's (a supposedly good GM) watch. Who are these prospects that they should be cashing in on? Who are these all-star caliber vets that are available for them to get?
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>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
hmm that doesn't seem wise to me. They didn't get close with Lebron, Leonard or George and had their biggest free agent signing (Bejlica) renege on his deal. I wonder if they would have had a better summer with a top flight gm.
Yeah, they totally wiffed this summer , a legit GM would have certainly helped. Maybe they are buying into all the hype about their team for this season and think they can save money by holding off on hiring a new GM for a while.
I wouldn't wait too long. The Sixers are in really good shape, but they still have a ton of question marks.
1) Can Embiid play 70+ games a year?
2) Can Simmons shoot?
3) Can Fultz shoot?
4) Is Saric a starter? We've seen a ton of flash, but is he consistent?
I wouldn't let this volatile team go unmanaged for too long. I think that Brett Brown has a lot of say at this point. I'm not sure about his GM capabilities.
I agree. If they had a very good GM he would already be planning on cashing in some of those prospects he deems limited for all-star caliber vet help before the rest of the league sours on some of those prospects like what happened with Okafor and Noel.
You do realize the souring on Okafor and Noel occurred on Colangelo's (a supposedly good GM) watch. Who are these prospects that they should be cashing in on? Who are these all-star caliber vets that are available for them to get?
I never called Colangelo a good GM. They missed their chances to sell high on both of those guys imo. Even a large percentage of the people on here were clamoring for the Celtics to trade legit assets for one of those guys not too long ago.
If they were more aggressive in moving some of their prospects they could have had Kawhi. They still could have Butler. Those are just two examples. They also should have signed IT.
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>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
hmm that doesn't seem wise to me. They didn't get close with Lebron, Leonard or George and had their biggest free agent signing (Bejlica) renege on his deal. I wonder if they would have had a better summer with a top flight gm.
Yeah, they totally wiffed this summer , a legit GM would have certainly helped. Maybe they are buying into all the hype about their team for this season and think they can save money by holding off on hiring a new GM for a while.
I wouldn't wait too long. The Sixers are in really good shape, but they still have a ton of question marks.
1) Can Embiid play 70+ games a year?
2) Can Simmons shoot?
3) Can Fultz shoot?
4) Is Saric a starter? We've seen a ton of flash, but is he consistent?
I wouldn't let this volatile team go unmanaged for too long. I think that Brett Brown has a lot of say at this point. I'm not sure about his GM capabilities.
I agree. If they had a very good GM he would already be planning on cashing in some of those prospects he deems limited for all-star caliber vet help before the rest of the league sours on some of those prospects like what happened with Okafor and Noel.
You do realize the souring on Okafor and Noel occurred on Colangelo's (a supposedly good GM) watch. Who are these prospects that they should be cashing in on? Who are these all-star caliber vets that are available for them to get?
I never called Colangelo a good GM. They missed their chances to sell high on both of those guys imo. Even a large percentage of the people on here were clamoring for the Celtics to trade legit assets for one of those guys not too long ago.
If they were more aggressive in moving some of their prospects they could have had Kawhi. They still could have Butler. Those are just two examples. They also should have signed IT.
I am excited to be pulling for IT again. I wish him well in his new role with DEN, and hope he has the opportunity score 20ppg again. If he does, another team will end paying him.
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>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
hmm that doesn't seem wise to me. They didn't get close with Lebron, Leonard or George and had their biggest free agent signing (Bejlica) renege on his deal. I wonder if they would have had a better summer with a top flight gm.
Yeah, they totally wiffed this summer , a legit GM would have certainly helped. Maybe they are buying into all the hype about their team for this season and think they can save money by holding off on hiring a new GM for a while.
I wouldn't wait too long. The Sixers are in really good shape, but they still have a ton of question marks.
1) Can Embiid play 70+ games a year?
2) Can Simmons shoot?
3) Can Fultz shoot?
4) Is Saric a starter? We've seen a ton of flash, but is he consistent?
I wouldn't let this volatile team go unmanaged for too long. I think that Brett Brown has a lot of say at this point. I'm not sure about his GM capabilities.
I agree. If they had a very good GM he would already be planning on cashing in some of those prospects he deems limited for all-star caliber vet help before the rest of the league sours on some of those prospects like what happened with Okafor and Noel.
You do realize the souring on Okafor and Noel occurred on Colangelo's (a supposedly good GM) watch. Who are these prospects that they should be cashing in on? Who are these all-star caliber vets that are available for them to get?
I never called Colangelo a good GM. They missed their chances to sell high on both of those guys imo. Even a large percentage of the people on here were clamoring for the Celtics to trade legit assets for one of those guys not too long ago.
If they were more aggressive in moving some of their prospects they could have had Kawhi. They still could have Butler. Those are just two examples. They also should have signed IT.
The Spurs traded Kawhi for Derozan, an established star. The only way the Sixers could have gotten Kawhi was to offer Embiid or Simmons which would have been grade A stupid. The Sixers never had Butler. He played for the Bulls. I thought about them going after IT but I don't think it would have been a good fit. They want Simmons and hopefully Fultz running their offense. Also IT is going to be focused getting a Brinks wagon since no team is going to give him a Brinks truck.
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>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
hmm that doesn't seem wise to me. They didn't get close with Lebron, Leonard or George and had their biggest free agent signing (Bejlica) renege on his deal. I wonder if they would have had a better summer with a top flight gm.
Yeah, they totally wiffed this summer , a legit GM would have certainly helped. Maybe they are buying into all the hype about their team for this season and think they can save money by holding off on hiring a new GM for a while.
I wouldn't wait too long. The Sixers are in really good shape, but they still have a ton of question marks.
1) Can Embiid play 70+ games a year?
2) Can Simmons shoot?
3) Can Fultz shoot?
4) Is Saric a starter? We've seen a ton of flash, but is he consistent?
I wouldn't let this volatile team go unmanaged for too long. I think that Brett Brown has a lot of say at this point. I'm not sure about his GM capabilities.
I agree. If they had a very good GM he would already be planning on cashing in some of those prospects he deems limited for all-star caliber vet help before the rest of the league sours on some of those prospects like what happened with Okafor and Noel.
You do realize the souring on Okafor and Noel occurred on Colangelo's (a supposedly good GM) watch. Who are these prospects that they should be cashing in on? Who are these all-star caliber vets that are available for them to get?
I never called Colangelo a good GM. They missed their chances to sell high on both of those guys imo. Even a large percentage of the people on here were clamoring for the Celtics to trade legit assets for one of those guys not too long ago.
If they were more aggressive in moving some of their prospects they could have had Kawhi. They still could have Butler. Those are just two examples. They also should have signed IT.
The Spurs traded Kawhi for Derozan, an established star. The only way the Sixers could have gotten Kawhi was to offer Embiid or Simmons which would have been grade A stupid. The Sixers never had Butler. He played for the Bulls. I thought about them going after IT but I don't think it would have been a good fit. They want Simmons and hopefully Fultz running their offense. Also IT is going to be focused getting a Brinks wagon since no team is going to give him a Brinks truck.
If they were willing to give up both Saric and Fultz they could have very likely had Kawhi.
Bulter wants out of Minny, the Sixers have the pieces to trade for him if they want to.
They need a vet point guard who can score to compliment Simmons. IT would have been a great fit.
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>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
hmm that doesn't seem wise to me. They didn't get close with Lebron, Leonard or George and had their biggest free agent signing (Bejlica) renege on his deal. I wonder if they would have had a better summer with a top flight gm.
Yeah, they totally wiffed this summer , a legit GM would have certainly helped. Maybe they are buying into all the hype about their team for this season and think they can save money by holding off on hiring a new GM for a while.
I wouldn't wait too long. The Sixers are in really good shape, but they still have a ton of question marks.
1) Can Embiid play 70+ games a year?
2) Can Simmons shoot?
3) Can Fultz shoot?
4) Is Saric a starter? We've seen a ton of flash, but is he consistent?
I wouldn't let this volatile team go unmanaged for too long. I think that Brett Brown has a lot of say at this point. I'm not sure about his GM capabilities.
I agree. If they had a very good GM he would already be planning on cashing in some of those prospects he deems limited for all-star caliber vet help before the rest of the league sours on some of those prospects like what happened with Okafor and Noel.
You do realize the souring on Okafor and Noel occurred on Colangelo's (a supposedly good GM) watch. Who are these prospects that they should be cashing in on? Who are these all-star caliber vets that are available for them to get?
I never called Colangelo a good GM. They missed their chances to sell high on both of those guys imo. Even a large percentage of the people on here were clamoring for the Celtics to trade legit assets for one of those guys not too long ago.
If they were more aggressive in moving some of their prospects they could have had Kawhi. They still could have Butler. Those are just two examples. They also should have signed IT.
The Spurs traded Kawhi for Derozan, an established star. The only way the Sixers could have gotten Kawhi was to offer Embiid or Simmons which would have been grade A stupid. The Sixers never had Butler. He played for the Bulls. I thought about them going after IT but I don't think it would have been a good fit. They want Simmons and hopefully Fultz running their offense. Also IT is going to be focused getting a Brinks wagon since no team is going to give him a Brinks truck.
If they were willing to give up both Saric and Fultz they could have very likely had Kawhi.
Bulter wants out of Minny, the Sixers have the pieces to trade for him if they want to.
They need a vet point guard who can score to compliment Simmons. IT would have been a great fit.
Um...IMO, no, and no on those 2 points.
Fultz is probably a better prospect than Poeltl, but Saric isn't close to Derozan. SA would have turned that down.
The last thing the sixers need is to take the ball out of Simmons' hands. The better approach is for Simmons to develop a decent jumpshot.
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>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
hmm that doesn't seem wise to me. They didn't get close with Lebron, Leonard or George and had their biggest free agent signing (Bejlica) renege on his deal. I wonder if they would have had a better summer with a top flight gm.
Yeah, they totally wiffed this summer , a legit GM would have certainly helped. Maybe they are buying into all the hype about their team for this season and think they can save money by holding off on hiring a new GM for a while.
I wouldn't wait too long. The Sixers are in really good shape, but they still have a ton of question marks.
1) Can Embiid play 70+ games a year?
2) Can Simmons shoot?
3) Can Fultz shoot?
4) Is Saric a starter? We've seen a ton of flash, but is he consistent?
I wouldn't let this volatile team go unmanaged for too long. I think that Brett Brown has a lot of say at this point. I'm not sure about his GM capabilities.
I agree. If they had a very good GM he would already be planning on cashing in some of those prospects he deems limited for all-star caliber vet help before the rest of the league sours on some of those prospects like what happened with Okafor and Noel.
You do realize the souring on Okafor and Noel occurred on Colangelo's (a supposedly good GM) watch. Who are these prospects that they should be cashing in on? Who are these all-star caliber vets that are available for them to get?
I never called Colangelo a good GM. They missed their chances to sell high on both of those guys imo. Even a large percentage of the people on here were clamoring for the Celtics to trade legit assets for one of those guys not too long ago.
If they were more aggressive in moving some of their prospects they could have had Kawhi. They still could have Butler. Those are just two examples. They also should have signed IT.
The Spurs traded Kawhi for Derozan, an established star. The only way the Sixers could have gotten Kawhi was to offer Embiid or Simmons which would have been grade A stupid. The Sixers never had Butler. He played for the Bulls. I thought about them going after IT but I don't think it would have been a good fit. They want Simmons and hopefully Fultz running their offense. Also IT is going to be focused getting a Brinks wagon since no team is going to give him a Brinks truck.
If they were willing to give up both Saric and Fultz they could have very likely had Kawhi.
Bulter wants out of Minny, the Sixers have the pieces to trade for him if they want to.
They need a vet point guard who can score to compliment Simmons. IT would have been a great fit.
Dario and Fultz clearly was definitely not getting Kawhi. Also, Kawhi only has 1 year on his contract so the Sixers may have a shot to get him next offseason without giving up anything.
Butler wanting out of Minny is just a rumor. Minny hasn't put him on the trade block and I doubt they will. Also, Butler only has 1 year on his contract so the Sixers may have a shot to get him next offseason without giving up anything.
The more I think about it Simmons and IT is just a lousy fit. IT has to have the ball in his hands or his defensive liability keeps him off the court.
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The more I think about it Simmons and IT is just a lousy fit. IT has to have the ball in his hands or his defensive liability keeps him off the court.
Were you really thinking about it, or did you read my post just above yours? ;D ;D ;D
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>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
hmm that doesn't seem wise to me. They didn't get close with Lebron, Leonard or George and had their biggest free agent signing (Bejlica) renege on his deal. I wonder if they would have had a better summer with a top flight gm.
I doubt it. George decided to re-sign with OKC before free agency started. He didn't even give the Lakers a chance and they were the team George was supposed destined for. The Spurs traded Leonard for an established all-start. They didn't young talent/picks whether it was from the Sixers or the Lakers. There was no decision for Lebron this time. He clearly was going to the Lakers unless they screwed the pooch. As for Bjelica, he reneged on a 1 year/4.5M contract for a 3 year/20.5M contract (2 years guaranteed).
Tell me how a top flight GM, even Danny, could have or should have done anything different in any of those situations. What the Sixers did do when they couldn't get any of their top targets was only sign 1 year contracts and make trades that allowed them to maintain their cap space for 2019.
There's no reason for the Sixers to rush their GM search. It is much more important to find the right person who will fit into their approach and be able to work well with the people they have in place including coach Brown.
I would have bet a 1000 dollars there would be a post from you within 24 hours explaining why everything was fine with the 76ers. Its pretty comedic at this point.
In my opinion, a realistic take on 76ers
Positives of summer: Embiid, Simmons healthy
Fultz back to playing basketball
Landed future first round pick on draft day
Resigned Reddick
Acquired Wilson chandler who gives them some wing versatility
Negatives
Struck out on their star hunting despite having second best odds to get George, Lebron entering the summer
Lost bench depth in Illy and Bellinelli that they know fit in their system and liked playing there
First round pick injured and may miss large part of season, developmental time
Could have used more shooting (Bjelica would have helped, Chandler pretty average shooter)
I will also add that it is really moving the goalposts to act like there were not tons of people thought the 76ers had a great chance of getting Lebron and others entering the offseason
https://www.libertyballers.com/2018/6/4/17427100/how-likely-are-the-sixers-to-sign-lebron-james
https://www.libertyballers.com/2018/5/10/17341480/sixers-with-3rd-highest-odds-as-destination-for-paul-george
https://www.libertyballers.com/2018/7/9/17548650/kawhi-only-wants-to-play-for-one-easten-conference-team
As a Celtics fan, you should be happy they didn't get this guys. It is a great relief for them staying a tier below us. Why is it so difficult for you to be happy about it and admit it was bad for them?
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>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
hmm that doesn't seem wise to me. They didn't get close with Lebron, Leonard or George and had their biggest free agent signing (Bejlica) renege on his deal. I wonder if they would have had a better summer with a top flight gm.
Yeah, they totally wiffed this summer , a legit GM would have certainly helped. Maybe they are buying into all the hype about their team for this season and think they can save money by holding off on hiring a new GM for a while.
I wouldn't wait too long. The Sixers are in really good shape, but they still have a ton of question marks.
1) Can Embiid play 70+ games a year?
2) Can Simmons shoot?
3) Can Fultz shoot?
4) Is Saric a starter? We've seen a ton of flash, but is he consistent?
I wouldn't let this volatile team go unmanaged for too long. I think that Brett Brown has a lot of say at this point. I'm not sure about his GM capabilities.
I agree. If they had a very good GM he would already be planning on cashing in some of those prospects he deems limited for all-star caliber vet help before the rest of the league sours on some of those prospects like what happened with Okafor and Noel.
You do realize the souring on Okafor and Noel occurred on Colangelo's (a supposedly good GM) watch. Who are these prospects that they should be cashing in on? Who are these all-star caliber vets that are available for them to get?
I never called Colangelo a good GM. They missed their chances to sell high on both of those guys imo. Even a large percentage of the people on here were clamoring for the Celtics to trade legit assets for one of those guys not too long ago.
If they were more aggressive in moving some of their prospects they could have had Kawhi. They still could have Butler. Those are just two examples. They also should have signed IT.
The Spurs traded Kawhi for Derozan, an established star. The only way the Sixers could have gotten Kawhi was to offer Embiid or Simmons which would have been grade A stupid. The Sixers never had Butler. He played for the Bulls. I thought about them going after IT but I don't think it would have been a good fit. They want Simmons and hopefully Fultz running their offense. Also IT is going to be focused getting a Brinks wagon since no team is going to give him a Brinks truck.
If they were willing to give up both Saric and Fultz they could have very likely had Kawhi.
Bulter wants out of Minny, the Sixers have the pieces to trade for him if they want to.
They need a vet point guard who can score to compliment Simmons. IT would have been a great fit.
I think this is pretty fair speculation. Everything I read indicated they refused to trade Fultz. I think if they included him they could have gotten it done.
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>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
hmm that doesn't seem wise to me. They didn't get close with Lebron, Leonard or George and had their biggest free agent signing (Bejlica) renege on his deal. I wonder if they would have had a better summer with a top flight gm.
Yeah, they totally wiffed this summer , a legit GM would have certainly helped. Maybe they are buying into all the hype about their team for this season and think they can save money by holding off on hiring a new GM for a while.
I wouldn't wait too long. The Sixers are in really good shape, but they still have a ton of question marks.
1) Can Embiid play 70+ games a year?
2) Can Simmons shoot?
3) Can Fultz shoot?
4) Is Saric a starter? We've seen a ton of flash, but is he consistent?
I wouldn't let this volatile team go unmanaged for too long. I think that Brett Brown has a lot of say at this point. I'm not sure about his GM capabilities.
I agree. If they had a very good GM he would already be planning on cashing in some of those prospects he deems limited for all-star caliber vet help before the rest of the league sours on some of those prospects like what happened with Okafor and Noel.
You do realize the souring on Okafor and Noel occurred on Colangelo's (a supposedly good GM) watch. Who are these prospects that they should be cashing in on? Who are these all-star caliber vets that are available for them to get?
I never called Colangelo a good GM. They missed their chances to sell high on both of those guys imo. Even a large percentage of the people on here were clamoring for the Celtics to trade legit assets for one of those guys not too long ago.
If they were more aggressive in moving some of their prospects they could have had Kawhi. They still could have Butler. Those are just two examples. They also should have signed IT.
The Spurs traded Kawhi for Derozan, an established star. The only way the Sixers could have gotten Kawhi was to offer Embiid or Simmons which would have been grade A stupid. The Sixers never had Butler. He played for the Bulls. I thought about them going after IT but I don't think it would have been a good fit. They want Simmons and hopefully Fultz running their offense. Also IT is going to be focused getting a Brinks wagon since no team is going to give him a Brinks truck.
If they were willing to give up both Saric and Fultz they could have very likely had Kawhi.
Bulter wants out of Minny, the Sixers have the pieces to trade for him if they want to.
They need a vet point guard who can score to compliment Simmons. IT would have been a great fit.
I think this is pretty fair speculation. Everything I read indicated they refused to trade Fultz. I think if they included him they could have gotten it done.
I'm glad you seem to have come around on that line of thinking. Covington, Saric, and Fultz (and maybe a 1st or two - their own) and that probably gets it done over the Raptors offer, though Toronto could have sweetened their offer a great deal with other young players. The fact that Philly wouldn't give up Fultz, Boston wouldn't give up Brown, and the Lakers wouldn't give up Ingram & Kuzma, pretty much handed Leonard to the Raptors. And Leonard by all accounts is looking like a monster thus far in work outs. If Leonard is in peak form, the Raptors are going to be a scary team for the Celtics and are going to be a real threat to come out of the East.
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>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
hmm that doesn't seem wise to me. They didn't get close with Lebron, Leonard or George and had their biggest free agent signing (Bejlica) renege on his deal. I wonder if they would have had a better summer with a top flight gm.
Yeah, they totally wiffed this summer , a legit GM would have certainly helped. Maybe they are buying into all the hype about their team for this season and think they can save money by holding off on hiring a new GM for a while.
I wouldn't wait too long. The Sixers are in really good shape, but they still have a ton of question marks.
1) Can Embiid play 70+ games a year?
2) Can Simmons shoot?
3) Can Fultz shoot?
4) Is Saric a starter? We've seen a ton of flash, but is he consistent?
I wouldn't let this volatile team go unmanaged for too long. I think that Brett Brown has a lot of say at this point. I'm not sure about his GM capabilities.
I agree. If they had a very good GM he would already be planning on cashing in some of those prospects he deems limited for all-star caliber vet help before the rest of the league sours on some of those prospects like what happened with Okafor and Noel.
You do realize the souring on Okafor and Noel occurred on Colangelo's (a supposedly good GM) watch. Who are these prospects that they should be cashing in on? Who are these all-star caliber vets that are available for them to get?
I never called Colangelo a good GM. They missed their chances to sell high on both of those guys imo. Even a large percentage of the people on here were clamoring for the Celtics to trade legit assets for one of those guys not too long ago.
If they were more aggressive in moving some of their prospects they could have had Kawhi. They still could have Butler. Those are just two examples. They also should have signed IT.
The Spurs traded Kawhi for Derozan, an established star. The only way the Sixers could have gotten Kawhi was to offer Embiid or Simmons which would have been grade A stupid. The Sixers never had Butler. He played for the Bulls. I thought about them going after IT but I don't think it would have been a good fit. They want Simmons and hopefully Fultz running their offense. Also IT is going to be focused getting a Brinks wagon since no team is going to give him a Brinks truck.
If they were willing to give up both Saric and Fultz they could have very likely had Kawhi.
Bulter wants out of Minny, the Sixers have the pieces to trade for him if they want to.
They need a vet point guard who can score to compliment Simmons. IT would have been a great fit.
I think this is pretty fair speculation. Everything I read indicated they refused to trade Fultz. I think if they included him they could have gotten it done.
I'm glad you seem to have come around on that line of thinking. Covington, Saric, and Fultz (and maybe a 1st or two - their own) and that probably gets it done over the Raptors offer, though Toronto could have sweetened their offer a great deal with other young players. The fact that Philly wouldn't give up Fultz, Boston wouldn't give up Brown, and the Lakers wouldn't give up Ingram & Kuzma, pretty much handed Leonard to the Raptors. And Leonard by all accounts is looking like a monster thus far in work outs. If Leonard is in peak form, the Raptors are going to be a scary team for the Celtics and are going to be a real threat to come out of the East.
Was it a mistake for Philly to not make that deal?
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>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
hmm that doesn't seem wise to me. They didn't get close with Lebron, Leonard or George and had their biggest free agent signing (Bejlica) renege on his deal. I wonder if they would have had a better summer with a top flight gm.
Yeah, they totally wiffed this summer , a legit GM would have certainly helped. Maybe they are buying into all the hype about their team for this season and think they can save money by holding off on hiring a new GM for a while.
I wouldn't wait too long. The Sixers are in really good shape, but they still have a ton of question marks.
1) Can Embiid play 70+ games a year?
2) Can Simmons shoot?
3) Can Fultz shoot?
4) Is Saric a starter? We've seen a ton of flash, but is he consistent?
I wouldn't let this volatile team go unmanaged for too long. I think that Brett Brown has a lot of say at this point. I'm not sure about his GM capabilities.
I agree. If they had a very good GM he would already be planning on cashing in some of those prospects he deems limited for all-star caliber vet help before the rest of the league sours on some of those prospects like what happened with Okafor and Noel.
You do realize the souring on Okafor and Noel occurred on Colangelo's (a supposedly good GM) watch. Who are these prospects that they should be cashing in on? Who are these all-star caliber vets that are available for them to get?
I never called Colangelo a good GM. They missed their chances to sell high on both of those guys imo. Even a large percentage of the people on here were clamoring for the Celtics to trade legit assets for one of those guys not too long ago.
If they were more aggressive in moving some of their prospects they could have had Kawhi. They still could have Butler. Those are just two examples. They also should have signed IT.
The Spurs traded Kawhi for Derozan, an established star. The only way the Sixers could have gotten Kawhi was to offer Embiid or Simmons which would have been grade A stupid. The Sixers never had Butler. He played for the Bulls. I thought about them going after IT but I don't think it would have been a good fit. They want Simmons and hopefully Fultz running their offense. Also IT is going to be focused getting a Brinks wagon since no team is going to give him a Brinks truck.
If they were willing to give up both Saric and Fultz they could have very likely had Kawhi.
Bulter wants out of Minny, the Sixers have the pieces to trade for him if they want to.
They need a vet point guard who can score to compliment Simmons. IT would have been a great fit.
I think this is pretty fair speculation. Everything I read indicated they refused to trade Fultz. I think if they included him they could have gotten it done.
I'm glad you seem to have come around on that line of thinking. Covington, Saric, and Fultz (and maybe a 1st or two - their own) and that probably gets it done over the Raptors offer, though Toronto could have sweetened their offer a great deal with other young players. The fact that Philly wouldn't give up Fultz, Boston wouldn't give up Brown, and the Lakers wouldn't give up Ingram & Kuzma, pretty much handed Leonard to the Raptors. And Leonard by all accounts is looking like a monster thus far in work outs. If Leonard is in peak form, the Raptors are going to be a scary team for the Celtics and are going to be a real threat to come out of the East.
Was it a mistake for Philly to not make that deal?
I don't see the high end upside in Saric, but if SA still employs Chip Englund as shooting coach, I think there's a really good chance SA could've made Philly look really, really bad in that trade.
If Kawhi were to leave Philly (seems likely at this point) and Englund- probably the best shooting coach in the 25 years I've been watching basketball- is there to work with Fultz, San Antonio could grab a guy who ends up being an All-NBA player in exchange for a 1 year rental. Besides the shot, Fultz looked solid last year.
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I don't see the high end upside in Saric, but if SA still employs Chip Englund as shooting coach, I think there's a really good chance SA could've made Philly look really, really bad in that trade.
If Kawhi were to leave Philly (seems likely at this point) and Englund- probably the best shooting coach in the 25 years I've been watching basketball- is there to work with Fultz, San Antonio could grab a guy who ends up being an All-NBA player in exchange for a 1 year rental. Besides the shot, Fultz looked solid last year.
I think it should be noted that SAS did in fact receive a current All-NBA player (each of the last two seasons) in the middle of his prime for a 1-year rental. While a bit older, DeRozan (along with Poetl) is a very good return and certainly more of a guarantee than Fultz would have been - especially with Pop looking to compete now.
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>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
hmm that doesn't seem wise to me. They didn't get close with Lebron, Leonard or George and had their biggest free agent signing (Bejlica) renege on his deal. I wonder if they would have had a better summer with a top flight gm.
Yeah, they totally wiffed this summer , a legit GM would have certainly helped. Maybe they are buying into all the hype about their team for this season and think they can save money by holding off on hiring a new GM for a while.
I wouldn't wait too long. The Sixers are in really good shape, but they still have a ton of question marks.
1) Can Embiid play 70+ games a year?
2) Can Simmons shoot?
3) Can Fultz shoot?
4) Is Saric a starter? We've seen a ton of flash, but is he consistent?
I wouldn't let this volatile team go unmanaged for too long. I think that Brett Brown has a lot of say at this point. I'm not sure about his GM capabilities.
I agree. If they had a very good GM he would already be planning on cashing in some of those prospects he deems limited for all-star caliber vet help before the rest of the league sours on some of those prospects like what happened with Okafor and Noel.
You do realize the souring on Okafor and Noel occurred on Colangelo's (a supposedly good GM) watch. Who are these prospects that they should be cashing in on? Who are these all-star caliber vets that are available for them to get?
I never called Colangelo a good GM. They missed their chances to sell high on both of those guys imo. Even a large percentage of the people on here were clamoring for the Celtics to trade legit assets for one of those guys not too long ago.
If they were more aggressive in moving some of their prospects they could have had Kawhi. They still could have Butler. Those are just two examples. They also should have signed IT.
The Spurs traded Kawhi for Derozan, an established star. The only way the Sixers could have gotten Kawhi was to offer Embiid or Simmons which would have been grade A stupid. The Sixers never had Butler. He played for the Bulls. I thought about them going after IT but I don't think it would have been a good fit. They want Simmons and hopefully Fultz running their offense. Also IT is going to be focused getting a Brinks wagon since no team is going to give him a Brinks truck.
If they were willing to give up both Saric and Fultz they could have very likely had Kawhi.
Bulter wants out of Minny, the Sixers have the pieces to trade for him if they want to.
They need a vet point guard who can score to compliment Simmons. IT would have been a great fit.
I think this is pretty fair speculation. Everything I read indicated they refused to trade Fultz. I think if they included him they could have gotten it done.
I'm glad you seem to have come around on that line of thinking. Covington, Saric, and Fultz (and maybe a 1st or two - their own) and that probably gets it done over the Raptors offer, though Toronto could have sweetened their offer a great deal with other young players. The fact that Philly wouldn't give up Fultz, Boston wouldn't give up Brown, and the Lakers wouldn't give up Ingram & Kuzma, pretty much handed Leonard to the Raptors. And Leonard by all accounts is looking like a monster thus far in work outs. If Leonard is in peak form, the Raptors are going to be a scary team for the Celtics and are going to be a real threat to come out of the East.
Was it a mistake for Philly to not make that deal?
I think so because I think Leonard staying in Philly was a real possibility and see no real way he ends up there now. Now maybe if they back channel strongly believe someone like Klay Thompson signs with them, then maybe you keep your guys and wait a summer, but Philly could certainly end up losing out on a potential MVP in his prime because it wanted to keep its at best 3rd, 4th, and 5th best players (at best). And let's be clear, I absolutely think that Philly with Embiid, Johnson, Leonard, Fultz, Simmons with Redick, McConnell, Smith, etc. would have been the best team in the east (or at least would be favored). YOu have to take that shot if you are the Sixers.
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The more I think about it Simmons and IT is just a lousy fit. IT has to have the ball in his hands or his defensive liability keeps him off the court.
Were you really thinking about it, or did you read my post just above yours? ;D ;D ;D
Nope. I was thinking about my previous post where I said IT wasn't a good fit with Simmons and decided that wasn't strong enough.
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>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
hmm that doesn't seem wise to me. They didn't get close with Lebron, Leonard or George and had their biggest free agent signing (Bejlica) renege on his deal. I wonder if they would have had a better summer with a top flight gm.
Yeah, they totally wiffed this summer , a legit GM would have certainly helped. Maybe they are buying into all the hype about their team for this season and think they can save money by holding off on hiring a new GM for a while.
I wouldn't wait too long. The Sixers are in really good shape, but they still have a ton of question marks.
1) Can Embiid play 70+ games a year?
2) Can Simmons shoot?
3) Can Fultz shoot?
4) Is Saric a starter? We've seen a ton of flash, but is he consistent?
I wouldn't let this volatile team go unmanaged for too long. I think that Brett Brown has a lot of say at this point. I'm not sure about his GM capabilities.
I agree. If they had a very good GM he would already be planning on cashing in some of those prospects he deems limited for all-star caliber vet help before the rest of the league sours on some of those prospects like what happened with Okafor and Noel.
You do realize the souring on Okafor and Noel occurred on Colangelo's (a supposedly good GM) watch. Who are these prospects that they should be cashing in on? Who are these all-star caliber vets that are available for them to get?
I never called Colangelo a good GM. They missed their chances to sell high on both of those guys imo. Even a large percentage of the people on here were clamoring for the Celtics to trade legit assets for one of those guys not too long ago.
If they were more aggressive in moving some of their prospects they could have had Kawhi. They still could have Butler. Those are just two examples. They also should have signed IT.
The Spurs traded Kawhi for Derozan, an established star. The only way the Sixers could have gotten Kawhi was to offer Embiid or Simmons which would have been grade A stupid. The Sixers never had Butler. He played for the Bulls. I thought about them going after IT but I don't think it would have been a good fit. They want Simmons and hopefully Fultz running their offense. Also IT is going to be focused getting a Brinks wagon since no team is going to give him a Brinks truck.
If they were willing to give up both Saric and Fultz they could have very likely had Kawhi.
Bulter wants out of Minny, the Sixers have the pieces to trade for him if they want to.
They need a vet point guard who can score to compliment Simmons. IT would have been a great fit.
I think this is pretty fair speculation. Everything I read indicated they refused to trade Fultz. I think if they included him they could have gotten it done.
I'm glad you seem to have come around on that line of thinking. Covington, Saric, and Fultz (and maybe a 1st or two - their own) and that probably gets it done over the Raptors offer, though Toronto could have sweetened their offer a great deal with other young players. The fact that Philly wouldn't give up Fultz, Boston wouldn't give up Brown, and the Lakers wouldn't give up Ingram & Kuzma, pretty much handed Leonard to the Raptors. And Leonard by all accounts is looking like a monster thus far in work outs. If Leonard is in peak form, the Raptors are going to be a scary team for the Celtics and are going to be a real threat to come out of the East.
Was it a mistake for Philly to not make that deal?
I think so because I think Leonard staying in Philly was a real possibility and see no real way he ends up there now. Now maybe if they back channel strongly believe someone like Klay Thompson signs with them, then maybe you keep your guys and wait a summer, but Philly could certainly end up losing out on a potential MVP in his prime because it wanted to keep its at best 3rd, 4th, and 5th best players (at best). And let's be clear, I absolutely think that Philly with Embiid, Johnson, Leonard, Fultz, Simmons with Redick, McConnell, Smith, etc. would have been the best team in the east (or at least would be favored). YOu have to take that shot if you are the Sixers.
What do you think happens to them if they never get their free agent star? I thought this summer was their best shot because Leonard, Lebron and George were 3 great players that seemed like they could change teams. If golden state blows it up, who is the best player that will change teams
Next year?
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>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
hmm that doesn't seem wise to me. They didn't get close with Lebron, Leonard or George and had their biggest free agent signing (Bejlica) renege on his deal. I wonder if they would have had a better summer with a top flight gm.
I doubt it. George decided to re-sign with OKC before free agency started. He didn't even give the Lakers a chance and they were the team George was supposed destined for. The Spurs traded Leonard for an established all-start. They didn't young talent/picks whether it was from the Sixers or the Lakers. There was no decision for Lebron this time. He clearly was going to the Lakers unless they screwed the pooch. As for Bjelica, he reneged on a 1 year/4.5M contract for a 3 year/20.5M contract (2 years guaranteed).
Tell me how a top flight GM, even Danny, could have or should have done anything different in any of those situations. What the Sixers did do when they couldn't get any of their top targets was only sign 1 year contracts and make trades that allowed them to maintain their cap space for 2019.
There's no reason for the Sixers to rush their GM search. It is much more important to find the right person who will fit into their approach and be able to work well with the people they have in place including coach Brown.
I would have bet a 1000 dollars there would be a post from you within 24 hours explaining why everything was fine with the 76ers. Its pretty comedic at this point.
In my opinion, a realistic take on 76ers
Positives of summer: Embiid, Simmons healthy
Fultz back to playing basketball
Landed future first round pick on draft day
Resigned Reddick
Acquired Wilson chandler who gives them some wing versatility
Negatives
Struck out on their star hunting despite having second best odds to get George, Lebron entering the summer
Lost bench depth in Illy and Bellinelli that they know fit in their system and liked playing there
First round pick injured and may miss large part of season, developmental time
Could have used more shooting (Bjelica would have helped, Chandler pretty average shooter)
I will also add that it is really moving the goalposts to act like there were not tons of people thought the 76ers had a great chance of getting Lebron and others entering the offseason
https://www.libertyballers.com/2018/6/4/17427100/how-likely-are-the-sixers-to-sign-lebron-james
https://www.libertyballers.com/2018/5/10/17341480/sixers-with-3rd-highest-odds-as-destination-for-paul-george
https://www.libertyballers.com/2018/7/9/17548650/kawhi-only-wants-to-play-for-one-easten-conference-team
As a Celtics fan, you should be happy they didn't get this guys. It is a great relief for them staying a tier below us. Why is it so difficult for you to be happy about it and admit it was bad for them?
Funny you are the one that keeps posting about the Sixers. I just reply to put some reality into the picture. Posting Liberty Baller links to speculative media and betting house odds doesn't mean anything. Liberty Ballers site is much worse than it was a couple years ago. The media wants eyeballs and the betting houses want peoples' money. The fact that OKC planned a party to announce George's re-signing at the stroke of free agency should tell anyone with half a brain that the Sixers and the other 28 teams (including the Lakers who had the highest odds according to your link) had no chance at George.
Unless you think the Sixers should have matched the contracts that Bjelica, Illy or Belinelli got, what is the point of bringing them up? The reality is that the Sixers offering them anything other than 1 year deals would have been a stupid move. The reality is that Illy and Beli weren't particularly good in last year's playoffs. The reality is Chandler and Muscala should basically offset losing Illy and Beli. I wouldn't expect Muscala to be useful in the playoffs but Chandler might be.
Everything basically is fine with the Sixers as far as it is possible to tell. Now maybe Embiid gets hurt again, maybe Simmons has spent too much time on Kylie Jenner and not enough time improving his basketball skills and maybe Fultz gets the yips again when he has to play in an actual NBA game.
That doesn't mean the Sixers didn't screw up some things. Their PR is a disaster. Unless you're a con man (cough... Trump), you're supposed to under sell and over deliver. You don't keep talking about star hunting. You don't fly out to LA to meet unless Lebron is actually going to attend the meeting. When you miss out on Lebron, you don't talk about how close you were regardless of how close you actually were. If you were close, that means you screwed up and couldn't close the deal. As opposed to, we made a great pitch but Lebron's interests and goals at this point in his career better aligned with him being in Los Angeles.
As far as their moves, I said at the time that I didn't really like the Bjelica move and would have gone after Wayne Ellington. He would have been a good Beli replacement and he only got 1yr/6.5M from the Heat. The Sixers only had the room exception (1yr/4.5M) but I would have done a 2nd year with a partial guarantee if necessary.
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>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
hmm that doesn't seem wise to me. They didn't get close with Lebron, Leonard or George and had their biggest free agent signing (Bejlica) renege on his deal. I wonder if they would have had a better summer with a top flight gm.
Yeah, they totally wiffed this summer , a legit GM would have certainly helped. Maybe they are buying into all the hype about their team for this season and think they can save money by holding off on hiring a new GM for a while.
I wouldn't wait too long. The Sixers are in really good shape, but they still have a ton of question marks.
1) Can Embiid play 70+ games a year?
2) Can Simmons shoot?
3) Can Fultz shoot?
4) Is Saric a starter? We've seen a ton of flash, but is he consistent?
I wouldn't let this volatile team go unmanaged for too long. I think that Brett Brown has a lot of say at this point. I'm not sure about his GM capabilities.
I agree. If they had a very good GM he would already be planning on cashing in some of those prospects he deems limited for all-star caliber vet help before the rest of the league sours on some of those prospects like what happened with Okafor and Noel.
You do realize the souring on Okafor and Noel occurred on Colangelo's (a supposedly good GM) watch. Who are these prospects that they should be cashing in on? Who are these all-star caliber vets that are available for them to get?
I never called Colangelo a good GM. They missed their chances to sell high on both of those guys imo. Even a large percentage of the people on here were clamoring for the Celtics to trade legit assets for one of those guys not too long ago.
If they were more aggressive in moving some of their prospects they could have had Kawhi. They still could have Butler. Those are just two examples. They also should have signed IT.
The Spurs traded Kawhi for Derozan, an established star. The only way the Sixers could have gotten Kawhi was to offer Embiid or Simmons which would have been grade A stupid. The Sixers never had Butler. He played for the Bulls. I thought about them going after IT but I don't think it would have been a good fit. They want Simmons and hopefully Fultz running their offense. Also IT is going to be focused getting a Brinks wagon since no team is going to give him a Brinks truck.
If they were willing to give up both Saric and Fultz they could have very likely had Kawhi.
Bulter wants out of Minny, the Sixers have the pieces to trade for him if they want to.
They need a vet point guard who can score to compliment Simmons. IT would have been a great fit.
I think this is pretty fair speculation. Everything I read indicated they refused to trade Fultz. I think if they included him they could have gotten it done.
I'm glad you seem to have come around on that line of thinking. Covington, Saric, and Fultz (and maybe a 1st or two - their own) and that probably gets it done over the Raptors offer, though Toronto could have sweetened their offer a great deal with other young players. The fact that Philly wouldn't give up Fultz, Boston wouldn't give up Brown, and the Lakers wouldn't give up Ingram & Kuzma, pretty much handed Leonard to the Raptors. And Leonard by all accounts is looking like a monster thus far in work outs. If Leonard is in peak form, the Raptors are going to be a scary team for the Celtics and are going to be a real threat to come out of the East.
Was it a mistake for Philly to not make that deal?
I think so because I think Leonard staying in Philly was a real possibility and see no real way he ends up there now. Now maybe if they back channel strongly believe someone like Klay Thompson signs with them, then maybe you keep your guys and wait a summer, but Philly could certainly end up losing out on a potential MVP in his prime because it wanted to keep its at best 3rd, 4th, and 5th best players (at best). And let's be clear, I absolutely think that Philly with Embiid, Johnson, Leonard, Fultz, Simmons with Redick, McConnell, Smith, etc. would have been the best team in the east (or at least would be favored). YOu have to take that shot if you are the Sixers.
What do you think happens to them if they never get their free agent star? I thought this summer was their best shot because Leonard, Lebron and George were 3 great players that seemed like they could change teams. If golden state blows it up, who is the best player that will change teams
Next year?
Leonard is a free agent next year (though I think he either stays in Toronto or goes to the one of the LA teams, which is why Philly should have gone for it). Durant certainly could leave GS and if he stays I think there is a real chance Thompson leaves. Cousins is almost assuredly leaving GS as well. Butler is a very real possibility of moving and he would actually be a pretty good fit for Philly (he is in the same general range of player as George). I doubt Kemba Walker stays in Charlotte, though who knows with him (and he probably doesn't end up in Philly). Irving certainly could leave Boston (though I doubt Philly is on his radar).
Then there are lesser free agents like D. Jordan, Mirotic, Beverly, Redick, etc. not to mention the restricted free agents like the Zinger (though I can't see him leaving the Knicks).
As for if Philly never lands a free agent star, I think they will be a 50+ win team for a decade assuming Embiid and Simmons stay healthy (and stay in Philly), especially if Fultz ends up looking anything like a #1 pick. The simple reality is the Sixers don't need to land a major free agent to be a contender because Embiid and Simmons are on a path to superstardom (frankly Embiid might already be the 3rd best player in the East behind just Giannis and Kawhi).
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>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
hmm that doesn't seem wise to me. They didn't get close with Lebron, Leonard or George and had their biggest free agent signing (Bejlica) renege on his deal. I wonder if they would have had a better summer with a top flight gm.
Yeah, they totally wiffed this summer , a legit GM would have certainly helped. Maybe they are buying into all the hype about their team for this season and think they can save money by holding off on hiring a new GM for a while.
I wouldn't wait too long. The Sixers are in really good shape, but they still have a ton of question marks.
1) Can Embiid play 70+ games a year?
2) Can Simmons shoot?
3) Can Fultz shoot?
4) Is Saric a starter? We've seen a ton of flash, but is he consistent?
I wouldn't let this volatile team go unmanaged for too long. I think that Brett Brown has a lot of say at this point. I'm not sure about his GM capabilities.
I agree. If they had a very good GM he would already be planning on cashing in some of those prospects he deems limited for all-star caliber vet help before the rest of the league sours on some of those prospects like what happened with Okafor and Noel.
You do realize the souring on Okafor and Noel occurred on Colangelo's (a supposedly good GM) watch. Who are these prospects that they should be cashing in on? Who are these all-star caliber vets that are available for them to get?
I never called Colangelo a good GM. They missed their chances to sell high on both of those guys imo. Even a large percentage of the people on here were clamoring for the Celtics to trade legit assets for one of those guys not too long ago.
If they were more aggressive in moving some of their prospects they could have had Kawhi. They still could have Butler. Those are just two examples. They also should have signed IT.
The Spurs traded Kawhi for Derozan, an established star. The only way the Sixers could have gotten Kawhi was to offer Embiid or Simmons which would have been grade A stupid. The Sixers never had Butler. He played for the Bulls. I thought about them going after IT but I don't think it would have been a good fit. They want Simmons and hopefully Fultz running their offense. Also IT is going to be focused getting a Brinks wagon since no team is going to give him a Brinks truck.
If they were willing to give up both Saric and Fultz they could have very likely had Kawhi.
Bulter wants out of Minny, the Sixers have the pieces to trade for him if they want to.
They need a vet point guard who can score to compliment Simmons. IT would have been a great fit.
I think this is pretty fair speculation. Everything I read indicated they refused to trade Fultz. I think if they included him they could have gotten it done.
I'm glad you seem to have come around on that line of thinking. Covington, Saric, and Fultz (and maybe a 1st or two - their own) and that probably gets it done over the Raptors offer, though Toronto could have sweetened their offer a great deal with other young players. The fact that Philly wouldn't give up Fultz, Boston wouldn't give up Brown, and the Lakers wouldn't give up Ingram & Kuzma, pretty much handed Leonard to the Raptors. And Leonard by all accounts is looking like a monster thus far in work outs. If Leonard is in peak form, the Raptors are going to be a scary team for the Celtics and are going to be a real threat to come out of the East.
Was it a mistake for Philly to not make that deal?
I think so because I think Leonard staying in Philly was a real possibility and see no real way he ends up there now. Now maybe if they back channel strongly believe someone like Klay Thompson signs with them, then maybe you keep your guys and wait a summer, but Philly could certainly end up losing out on a potential MVP in his prime because it wanted to keep its at best 3rd, 4th, and 5th best players (at best). And let's be clear, I absolutely think that Philly with Embiid, Johnson, Leonard, Fultz, Simmons with Redick, McConnell, Smith, etc. would have been the best team in the east (or at least would be favored). YOu have to take that shot if you are the Sixers.
What do you think happens to them if they never get their free agent star? I thought this summer was their best shot because Leonard, Lebron and George were 3 great players that seemed like they could change teams. If golden state blows it up, who is the best player that will change teams
Next year?
Leonard is a free agent next year (though I think he either stays in Toronto or goes to the one of the LA teams, which is why Philly should have gone for it). Durant certainly could leave GS and if he stays I think there is a real chance Thompson leaves. Cousins is almost assuredly leaving GS as well. Butler is a very real possibility of moving and he would actually be a pretty good fit for Philly (he is in the same general range of player as George). I doubt Kemba Walker stays in Charlotte, though who knows with him (and he probably doesn't end up in Philly). Irving certainly could leave Boston (though I doubt Philly is on his radar).
Then there are lesser free agents like D. Jordan, Mirotic, Beverly, Redick, etc. not to mention the restricted free agents like the Zinger (though I can't see him leaving the Knicks).
As for if Philly never lands a free agent star, I think they will be a 50+ win team for a decade assuming Embiid and Simmons stay healthy (and stay in Philly), especially if Fultz ends up looking anything like a #1 pick. The simple reality is the Sixers don't need to land a major free agent to be a contender because Embiid and Simmons are on a path to superstardom (frankly Embiid might already be the 3rd best player in the East behind just Giannis and Kawhi).
I agree with you about Leonard. I would be pretty shocked if he didn't end up on an LA team or in Toronto. I can't imagine cousins is a fit with embiid. I don't think walker would make any sense for them with Fultz and Simmons. I think Thompson and butler are the two guys it would happen with, but you can't really feel confident that they have higher than a 20-25% chance of getting either guy. I agree with what Brett brown says that they need one more star to really contend for a title
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>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
hmm that doesn't seem wise to me. They didn't get close with Lebron, Leonard or George and had their biggest free agent signing (Bejlica) renege on his deal. I wonder if they would have had a better summer with a top flight gm.
Yeah, they totally wiffed this summer , a legit GM would have certainly helped. Maybe they are buying into all the hype about their team for this season and think they can save money by holding off on hiring a new GM for a while.
I wouldn't wait too long. The Sixers are in really good shape, but they still have a ton of question marks.
1) Can Embiid play 70+ games a year?
2) Can Simmons shoot?
3) Can Fultz shoot?
4) Is Saric a starter? We've seen a ton of flash, but is he consistent?
I wouldn't let this volatile team go unmanaged for too long. I think that Brett Brown has a lot of say at this point. I'm not sure about his GM capabilities.
I agree. If they had a very good GM he would already be planning on cashing in some of those prospects he deems limited for all-star caliber vet help before the rest of the league sours on some of those prospects like what happened with Okafor and Noel.
You do realize the souring on Okafor and Noel occurred on Colangelo's (a supposedly good GM) watch. Who are these prospects that they should be cashing in on? Who are these all-star caliber vets that are available for them to get?
I never called Colangelo a good GM. They missed their chances to sell high on both of those guys imo. Even a large percentage of the people on here were clamoring for the Celtics to trade legit assets for one of those guys not too long ago.
If they were more aggressive in moving some of their prospects they could have had Kawhi. They still could have Butler. Those are just two examples. They also should have signed IT.
The Spurs traded Kawhi for Derozan, an established star. The only way the Sixers could have gotten Kawhi was to offer Embiid or Simmons which would have been grade A stupid. The Sixers never had Butler. He played for the Bulls. I thought about them going after IT but I don't think it would have been a good fit. They want Simmons and hopefully Fultz running their offense. Also IT is going to be focused getting a Brinks wagon since no team is going to give him a Brinks truck.
If they were willing to give up both Saric and Fultz they could have very likely had Kawhi.
Bulter wants out of Minny, the Sixers have the pieces to trade for him if they want to.
They need a vet point guard who can score to compliment Simmons. IT would have been a great fit.
I think this is pretty fair speculation. Everything I read indicated they refused to trade Fultz. I think if they included him they could have gotten it done.
I'm glad you seem to have come around on that line of thinking. Covington, Saric, and Fultz (and maybe a 1st or two - their own) and that probably gets it done over the Raptors offer, though Toronto could have sweetened their offer a great deal with other young players. The fact that Philly wouldn't give up Fultz, Boston wouldn't give up Brown, and the Lakers wouldn't give up Ingram & Kuzma, pretty much handed Leonard to the Raptors. And Leonard by all accounts is looking like a monster thus far in work outs. If Leonard is in peak form, the Raptors are going to be a scary team for the Celtics and are going to be a real threat to come out of the East.
Was it a mistake for Philly to not make that deal?
I think so because I think Leonard staying in Philly was a real possibility and see no real way he ends up there now. Now maybe if they back channel strongly believe someone like Klay Thompson signs with them, then maybe you keep your guys and wait a summer, but Philly could certainly end up losing out on a potential MVP in his prime because it wanted to keep its at best 3rd, 4th, and 5th best players (at best). And let's be clear, I absolutely think that Philly with Embiid, Johnson, Leonard, Fultz, Simmons with Redick, McConnell, Smith, etc. would have been the best team in the east (or at least would be favored). YOu have to take that shot if you are the Sixers.
What do you think happens to them if they never get their free agent star? I thought this summer was their best shot because Leonard, Lebron and George were 3 great players that seemed like they could change teams. If golden state blows it up, who is the best player that will change teams
Next year?
Leonard is a free agent next year (though I think he either stays in Toronto or goes to the one of the LA teams, which is why Philly should have gone for it). Durant certainly could leave GS and if he stays I think there is a real chance Thompson leaves. Cousins is almost assuredly leaving GS as well. Butler is a very real possibility of moving and he would actually be a pretty good fit for Philly (he is in the same general range of player as George). I doubt Kemba Walker stays in Charlotte, though who knows with him (and he probably doesn't end up in Philly). Irving certainly could leave Boston (though I doubt Philly is on his radar).
Then there are lesser free agents like D. Jordan, Mirotic, Beverly, Redick, etc. not to mention the restricted free agents like the Zinger (though I can't see him leaving the Knicks).
As for if Philly never lands a free agent star, I think they will be a 50+ win team for a decade assuming Embiid and Simmons stay healthy (and stay in Philly), especially if Fultz ends up looking anything like a #1 pick. The simple reality is the Sixers don't need to land a major free agent to be a contender because Embiid and Simmons are on a path to superstardom (frankly Embiid might already be the 3rd best player in the East behind just Giannis and Kawhi).
I agree with you about Leonard. I would be pretty shocked if he didn't end up on an LA team or in Toronto. I can't imagine cousins is a fit with embiid. I don't think walker would make any sense for them with Fultz and Simmons. I think Thompson and butler are the two guys it would happen with, but you can't really feel confident that they have higher than a 20-25% chance of getting either guy. I agree with what Brett brown says that they need one more star to really contend for a title
I actually think Cousins would be interesting in Philly. Cousins prefers to play PF and before the injury he was decent guarding quicker PF's (at least real PF's and not SF's playing PF). And they would be almost unguardable for other teams on the other end of the floor. I mean how do you guard 2 massive 7 footers that have 3 point range. That would be the type of team that could run rough shot through the league because they are different and unique. That is why it was a shame Cousins got hurt because I would have been interested to see what him and Davis could have done together in the playoffs and that was on a team with a subpar backcourt and limited depth. The Sixers would be very interesting with a starting 5 of Embiid, Cousins, Covington, Fultz, and Simmons. Maybe they bring Redick or Chandler back on the MLE and they still have Saric, Smith, McConnell, Shamet, Korkmaz, Bolden, and their 2019 draft picks.
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>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
hmm that doesn't seem wise to me. They didn't get close with Lebron, Leonard or George and had their biggest free agent signing (Bejlica) renege on his deal. I wonder if they would have had a better summer with a top flight gm.
Yeah, they totally wiffed this summer , a legit GM would have certainly helped. Maybe they are buying into all the hype about their team for this season and think they can save money by holding off on hiring a new GM for a while.
I wouldn't wait too long. The Sixers are in really good shape, but they still have a ton of question marks.
1) Can Embiid play 70+ games a year?
2) Can Simmons shoot?
3) Can Fultz shoot?
4) Is Saric a starter? We've seen a ton of flash, but is he consistent?
I wouldn't let this volatile team go unmanaged for too long. I think that Brett Brown has a lot of say at this point. I'm not sure about his GM capabilities.
I agree. If they had a very good GM he would already be planning on cashing in some of those prospects he deems limited for all-star caliber vet help before the rest of the league sours on some of those prospects like what happened with Okafor and Noel.
You do realize the souring on Okafor and Noel occurred on Colangelo's (a supposedly good GM) watch. Who are these prospects that they should be cashing in on? Who are these all-star caliber vets that are available for them to get?
I never called Colangelo a good GM. They missed their chances to sell high on both of those guys imo. Even a large percentage of the people on here were clamoring for the Celtics to trade legit assets for one of those guys not too long ago.
If they were more aggressive in moving some of their prospects they could have had Kawhi. They still could have Butler. Those are just two examples. They also should have signed IT.
The Spurs traded Kawhi for Derozan, an established star. The only way the Sixers could have gotten Kawhi was to offer Embiid or Simmons which would have been grade A stupid. The Sixers never had Butler. He played for the Bulls. I thought about them going after IT but I don't think it would have been a good fit. They want Simmons and hopefully Fultz running their offense. Also IT is going to be focused getting a Brinks wagon since no team is going to give him a Brinks truck.
If they were willing to give up both Saric and Fultz they could have very likely had Kawhi.
Bulter wants out of Minny, the Sixers have the pieces to trade for him if they want to.
They need a vet point guard who can score to compliment Simmons. IT would have been a great fit.
I think this is pretty fair speculation. Everything I read indicated they refused to trade Fultz. I think if they included him they could have gotten it done.
I'm glad you seem to have come around on that line of thinking. Covington, Saric, and Fultz (and maybe a 1st or two - their own) and that probably gets it done over the Raptors offer, though Toronto could have sweetened their offer a great deal with other young players. The fact that Philly wouldn't give up Fultz, Boston wouldn't give up Brown, and the Lakers wouldn't give up Ingram & Kuzma, pretty much handed Leonard to the Raptors. And Leonard by all accounts is looking like a monster thus far in work outs. If Leonard is in peak form, the Raptors are going to be a scary team for the Celtics and are going to be a real threat to come out of the East.
Was it a mistake for Philly to not make that deal?
I think so because I think Leonard staying in Philly was a real possibility and see no real way he ends up there now. Now maybe if they back channel strongly believe someone like Klay Thompson signs with them, then maybe you keep your guys and wait a summer, but Philly could certainly end up losing out on a potential MVP in his prime because it wanted to keep its at best 3rd, 4th, and 5th best players (at best). And let's be clear, I absolutely think that Philly with Embiid, Johnson, Leonard, Fultz, Simmons with Redick, McConnell, Smith, etc. would have been the best team in the east (or at least would be favored). YOu have to take that shot if you are the Sixers.
What do you think happens to them if they never get their free agent star? I thought this summer was their best shot because Leonard, Lebron and George were 3 great players that seemed like they could change teams. If golden state blows it up, who is the best player that will change teams
Next year?
Leonard is a free agent next year (though I think he either stays in Toronto or goes to the one of the LA teams, which is why Philly should have gone for it). Durant certainly could leave GS and if he stays I think there is a real chance Thompson leaves. Cousins is almost assuredly leaving GS as well. Butler is a very real possibility of moving and he would actually be a pretty good fit for Philly (he is in the same general range of player as George). I doubt Kemba Walker stays in Charlotte, though who knows with him (and he probably doesn't end up in Philly). Irving certainly could leave Boston (though I doubt Philly is on his radar).
Then there are lesser free agents like D. Jordan, Mirotic, Beverly, Redick, etc. not to mention the restricted free agents like the Zinger (though I can't see him leaving the Knicks).
As for if Philly never lands a free agent star, I think they will be a 50+ win team for a decade assuming Embiid and Simmons stay healthy (and stay in Philly), especially if Fultz ends up looking anything like a #1 pick. The simple reality is the Sixers don't need to land a major free agent to be a contender because Embiid and Simmons are on a path to superstardom (frankly Embiid might already be the 3rd best player in the East behind just Giannis and Kawhi).
I agree with you about Leonard. I would be pretty shocked if he didn't end up on an LA team or in Toronto. I can't imagine cousins is a fit with embiid. I don't think walker would make any sense for them with Fultz and Simmons. I think Thompson and butler are the two guys it would happen with, but you can't really feel confident that they have higher than a 20-25% chance of getting either guy. I agree with what Brett brown says that they need one more star to really contend for a title
I actually think Cousins would be interesting in Philly. Cousins prefers to play PF and before the injury he was decent guarding quicker PF's (at least real PF's and not SF's playing PF). And they would be almost unguardable for other teams on the other end of the floor. I mean how do you guard 2 massive 7 footers that have 3 point range. That would be the type of team that could run rough shot through the league because they are different and unique. That is why it was a shame Cousins got hurt because I would have been interested to see what him and Davis could have done together in the playoffs and that was on a team with a subpar backcourt and limited depth. The Sixers would be very interesting with a starting 5 of Embiid, Cousins, Covington, Fultz, and Simmons. Maybe they bring Redick or Chandler back on the MLE and they still have Saric, Smith, McConnell, Shamet, Korkmaz, Bolden, and their 2019 draft picks.
I liked the idea of Cousins and Davis, but they really did seem like a better team without him and mirotic playing instead. You now have to add in the fact that Cousins is going to, in a best case scenario, lose a half step from his injury and entering his 30's and it seems even less likely a twin pairings will work. I also think that of all the teams that would consider trying a two center lineup any time soon the 76ers would be low on the list given their struggles to get okafor, noel and embiid on the court effectively together at any point (and watching their value depreciate because of it). From Cousin's perspective, he has lost a lot of money this year and only has a limited amount of contracts left. He seems like he will go to the highest bidder that will let him put up numbers (he was reportedly upset when the kings trade cost him the chance at a super max).
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I'm rather late (not for the first time) but I still post it for discussion purposes.
Per Woj, the Sixers will meet this week with Golden State’s Larry Harris, Houston’s Gersson Rosas and Utah’s Justin Zanik to fill their vacant GM spot.
https://www.crossingbroad.com/2018/08/woj-sixers-get-permission-to-speak-with-three-general-manager-candidates.html
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https://twitter.com/JonKrawczynski/status/1035956236615929858
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https://twitter.com/JonKrawczynski/status/1035956236615929858
This would be so great
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https://twitter.com/JonKrawczynski/status/1035956236615929858
This would be so great
Great in what sense? Do you think Deng would be a significant plus for the TWolves?
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https://twitter.com/JonKrawczynski/status/1035956236615929858
This would be so great
Great in what sense? Do you think Deng would be a significant plus for the TWolves?
No great in sheer comedy of Thibs being able to assemble 5 key rotation players from his 2013 bulls squad on the Timberwolves 5 years later when all of them except Butler and half of Taj Gibson are extremely washed up.
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https://twitter.com/JonKrawczynski/status/1035956236615929858
This would be so great
Great in what sense? Do you think Deng would be a significant plus for the TWolves?
No great in sheer comedy of Thibs being able to assemble 5 key rotation players from his 2013 bulls squad on the Timberwolves 5 years later when all of them except Butler and half of Taj Gibson are extremely washed up.
No one better qualified to break down what's left of a washed up vet.
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https://twitter.com/JonKrawczynski/status/1035956236615929858
This would be so great
Great in what sense? Do you think Deng would be a significant plus for the TWolves?
No great in sheer comedy of Thibs being able to assemble 5 key rotation players from his 2013 bulls squad on the Timberwolves 5 years later when all of them except Butler and half of Taj Gibson are extremely washed up.
You can't burn up a players legs when they are already toast...
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The Cavs have 13 players under contract heading into training camp, which starts with media day on Sept. 24. They are waiting on restricted free agent Rodney Hood, who is looking at either accepting the Cavs' one-year, $3.4 million qualifying offer or trying to get them to come up from their three-year offer worth, according to sources, about $7 million annually.
Hood is said to be looking for something in the $9 million range annually.
https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2018/09/cavaliers_sign_david_nwaba_to.html
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https://twitter.com/JonKrawczynski/status/1041075425865281536
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The Cavs have 13 players under contract heading into training camp, which starts with media day on Sept. 24. They are waiting on restricted free agent Rodney Hood, who is looking at either accepting the Cavs' one-year, $3.4 million qualifying offer or trying to get them to come up from their three-year offer worth, according to sources, about $7 million annually.
Hood is said to be looking for something in the $9 million range annually.
https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2018/09/cavaliers_sign_david_nwaba_to.html
He signed the QO, but if he really only wanted 9 million a year for 3 years, the Cavs should have signed him to that. I think he could have a huge year as the #1 small/wing on that team and could be in line for a lot more money next summer.
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It appears that Warriors guard Patrick McCaw plans to turn down two-year $4M offer from the champs tonight, a source said.
https://twitter.com/MarcJSpearsESPN/status/1046930383428669441