Summer 2018 verified moves

[hodgy03038]

What is the fascination with Blowpez on this forum, lol?

Well we took a shot on Monroe. I think clearly Blowpez is better than Monroe. Same speed, better shot blocker, better scorer. I am not advocating for Blowpez but it is what it is.

[BitterJim]

What is the fascination with Blowpez on this forum, lol?

I have never for the life of me understood it either...

He's slow footed, coming off a serious foot injury, made of glass, and instead of being a post presence, he resorts to 37% of his shot attempts at 3 pointers, which is horrible. Can't rebound, his block shots probably attested to the system he was in, and the fact that he's a legit 7'0 or 7'1 big man. For the value he was given, sure, why not take a chance, but he's always been one of the worst defensive bigs.

Last 4 seasons: 72, 73, 75, and 74 games.  If that's "made of glass", I'd hate to see what other players are (I'd also like to know what serious foot injury he is coming off of, unless you mean the one in 2013-14 (which has not been a problem since then).  As for his shooting numbers, post players just aren't successful in this league anymore.  Adapt or die.  He added a 3 pointer, and it's helped him stay playable in the league (and more importantly at the time, Brooklyn's 3pt-focused offense)

If you want to talk him down, bring up his 5.4 and 4.0 rpg for the past two years (though he *apparently* is very good at boxing out) and inability to switch onto smaller players (even some PFs), but the injury stuff hasn't been true for 3 or 4 years

[BitterJim]

Lopez would be a bad fit for the C’s

Sucks on defense and rebounding

Monroe with a 3 point shot.  He'd be nice in the regular season (especially if Al missed time), but he'd be completely unplayable in the playoffs.  I'd rather use the spot on a young guy or keep it open for a trade/buyout

[Monkhouse]

What is the fascination with Blowpez on this forum, lol?

I have never for the life of me understood it either...

He's slow footed, coming off a serious foot injury, made of glass, and instead of being a post presence, he resorts to 37% of his shot attempts at 3 pointers, which is horrible. Can't rebound, his block shots probably attested to the system he was in, and the fact that he's a legit 7'0 or 7'1 big man. For the value he was given, sure, why not take a chance, but he's always been one of the worst defensive bigs.

Last 4 seasons: 72, 73, 75, and 74 games.  If that's "made of glass", I'd hate to see what other players are (I'd also like to know what serious foot injury he is coming off of, unless you mean the one in 2013-14 (which has not been a problem since then).  As for his shooting numbers, post players just aren't successful in this league anymore.  Adapt or die.  He added a 3 pointer, and it's helped him stay playable in the league (and more importantly at the time, Brooklyn's 3pt-focused offense)

If you want to talk him down, bring up his 5.4 and 4.0 rpg for the past two years (though he *apparently* is very good at boxing out) and inability to switch onto smaller players (even some PFs), but the injury stuff hasn't been true for 3 or 4 years

It doesn't change the fact Lopez is a net negative on defense, which is my point about his foot injury. But sure, Lopez has managed to stay healthy, which is something I'm completely surprised by. You don't think being shooting more 3 pointers could be a factor to that?

Regardless, Ainge never showed that much interest in Lopez.

[saltlover]

https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1016037859550085120

Milwaukee now can’t match an offer for Jabari Parker that starts at around $16 million in year 1 due to the hard cap without doing some work (trade or stretch provision).  Chicago can pretty easily get to $16 million in space — we’ll see if that happens.

From what I've seen reported, Parker doesn't want to be back in Milwaukee, and they don't really want him back either.

That doesn't mean Milwaukee won't match a reasonable offer, as keeping him opens up trade possibilities, but I don't think Milwaukee is really sweating the possibility of losing him either.

The bold text is the important aspect.  If they had zero intention of keeping Parker, they wouldn’t have extended him a qualifying offer.

[TheTruthFot18]

Lopez would be a bad fit for the C’s

Sucks on defense and rebounding

Monroe with a 3 point shot.  He'd be nice in the regular season (especially if Al missed time), but he'd be completely unplayable in the playoffs.  I'd rather use the spot on a young guy or keep it open for a trade/buyout

Always amazed by bigs who can block shots at high rates yet can't rebound or defend on an average level.

[Hoopvortex]

Sources: Charlotte, Chicago and Orlando finalizing trade that includes Mozgov to Magic, Biyombo to Charlotte and Julyan Stone to Bulls.

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1015758243950465024

Delighted Biyombo is getting out of Orlando. That dude deserves a lot more playing time. He should be starting and playing 28-32mpg.

Time to lay the biSMACK down

#SinkTheBismack

Hah! 😹👍🏼

[trickybilly]

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24015723/jusuf-nurkic-agrees-4-year-48-million-deal-remain-portland-trail-blazers

Is it just me or is 12 per a STEAL for Nurkic???

What am I not seeing?

Can't believe the Blazers don't make sideways moves away from Lillard, or apply to change conferences - maybe relocate to Buffalo or Jacksonville.

Actually city that needs NBA team would make for interesting conversation. Another time

[saltlover]

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24015723/jusuf-nurkic-agrees-4-year-48-million-deal-remain-portland-trail-blazers

Is it just me or is 12 per a STEAL for Nurkic???

What am I not seeing?

Can't believe the Blazers don't make sideways moves away from Lillard, or apply to change conferences - maybe relocate to Buffalo or Jacksonville.

Actually city that needs NBA team would make for interesting conversation. Another time

Depends what way you think the league is going.  Nurkic-like centers are going out of style, and in 3 games of 4 in the playoffs his interior scoring didn’t make up for his other deficiencies.  Perhaps that’s just small sample size — we’ll find out over the next four years I guess.

[greece66]

https://twitter.com/EricPincus/status/1016010038190616577

[greece66]

https://twitter.com/Sportando/status/1016289935006068740

[smokeablount]

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24015723/jusuf-nurkic-agrees-4-year-48-million-deal-remain-portland-trail-blazers

Is it just me or is 12 per a STEAL for Nurkic???

What am I not seeing?

Can't believe the Blazers don't make sideways moves away from Lillard, or apply to change conferences - maybe relocate to Buffalo or Jacksonville.

Actually city that needs NBA team would make for interesting conversation. Another time

Depends what way you think the league is going.  Nurkic-like centers are going out of style, and in 3 games of 4 in the playoffs his interior scoring didn’t make up for his other deficiencies.  Perhaps that’s just small sample size — we’ll find out over the next four years I guess.

While I agree Nurkic is 'plodding' and plodding centers are certainly going out of style, i might quibble with saying 'Nurkic-like centers' because IMO he does have a pretty unique skillset.

He's a legitimate shotblocker (not a very good defender but contradictorily, still a somewhat of a rim protector) and probably a near-elite big man passer with scoring ability.  I also kind of feel like it's a good deal, but I'm really not sure.  I just think Nurkic has a unique blend of skills and I can't think of that many guys like him.  He's just not the typical 'plodder' to me.

[rondofan1255]

The Denver Nuggets are signing forward/guard Torrey Craig to a guaranteed two-year, $4M deal, agent Johnny Foster tells Yahoo.

https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1016394139724759041?s=21

[saltlover]

The Denver Nuggets are signing forward/guard Torrey Craig to a guaranteed two-year, $4M deal, agent Johnny Foster tells Yahoo.

https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1016394139724759041?s=21

Coming off a 2-way contract last year.  Interesting as a potential comp for where Bird’s deal might come out.

[Roy H.]

The Denver Nuggets are signing forward/guard Torrey Craig to a guaranteed two-year, $4M deal, agent Johnny Foster tells Yahoo.

https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1016394139724759041?s=21

Coming off a 2-way contract last year.  Interesting as a potential comp for where Bird’s deal might come out.

I hope not.  Bird has done nothing to warrant a deal for above the minimum, or a second year guarantee.

32.5% 3PT%, 59.7% FT% in Maine last year