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Re: Summer 2018 verified moves
« Reply #420 on: July 16, 2018, 05:21:59 PM »

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Thunder Signs Deonte Burton To Two-Way Contract

Official Release | July 8, 2018

OKLAHOMA CITY, July 7, 2018 – The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed guard Deonte Burton to a Two-Way Contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released.

Burton (6-5, 250) spent the 2017-18 season with Wonju Dongbu Promy of South Korea’s KBL, where he appeared in 63 games (all starts) and averaged 23.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.65 steals and 1.03 blocks in 31.1 minutes per contest while shooting 47.1 percent (549-1166) from the field.

The Milwaukee native spent two years at Marquette before transferring to Iowa State where he was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year for the 2015-16 campaign and was selected to the All-Big 12 Second Team the following season. In his two years as a Cyclone, Burton appeared in 61 games (42 starts) and averaged 12.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.38 steals and 1.06 blocks in 25.0 minutes per game.

Per NBA rules, each team is allowed two players on Two-Way Contracts in addition to the standard 15 players on the roster. Players on Two-Way Contracts spend most of the season in the NBA G League, but can be called up to their NBA team for a maximum of 45 days.

https://gleague.nba.com/news/thunder-signs-deonte-burton-to-two-way-contract/

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Re: Summer 2018 verified moves
« Reply #421 on: July 16, 2018, 05:45:27 PM »

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Sources: The Dallas Mavericks are signing 33rd overall pick Jalen Brunson of Villanova to a four-year rookie deal, with three years guaranteed.

https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1018960823182643200?s=21

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Sources: Undrafted USC guard Elijah Stewart has agreed to a one-year, Exhibit 10 deal with the Indiana Pacers

https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1018956264750157824?s=21

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Memphis Grizzlies General Manager Chris Wallace today announced that the team has signed 2018 second round draft pick Jevon Carter to a multi-year contract. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

https://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/memphis-grizzlies-sign-jevon-carter-to-multi-year-contract-180715

Re: Summer 2018 verified moves
« Reply #422 on: July 17, 2018, 11:02:52 AM »

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Woj reports Bjelica is heading off to Europe rather than play for Philadelphia (he agreed to but never signed a contract). 

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1019235244124225537

Medium-sized loss for Philly if so; Bjelica looked to play an important bench role for them.

Re: Summer 2018 verified moves
« Reply #423 on: July 17, 2018, 11:22:00 AM »

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Woj reports Bjelica is heading off to Europe rather than play for Philadelphia (he agreed to but never signed a contract). 

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1019235244124225537

Medium-sized loss for Philly if so; Bjelica looked to play an important bench role for them.

Anyone else they can sign? Wanted George or Lebron, got chandler and had Bjelica back out while losing illysova

Re: Summer 2018 verified moves
« Reply #424 on: July 17, 2018, 11:24:34 AM »

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Woj reports Bjelica is heading off to Europe rather than play for Philadelphia (he agreed to but never signed a contract). 

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1019235244124225537

Medium-sized loss for Philly if so; Bjelica looked to play an important bench role for them.

I wasn't too scarred of Bjelica, but he did offer some no-conscience shooting that would stretch the defense out to 30 feet from the basket.

Who can shoot consistently on that team now other than Reddick?

Re: Summer 2018 verified moves
« Reply #425 on: July 17, 2018, 11:30:43 AM »

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Woj reports Bjelica is heading off to Europe rather than play for Philadelphia (he agreed to but never signed a contract). 

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1019235244124225537

Medium-sized loss for Philly if so; Bjelica looked to play an important bench role for them.

I wasn't too scarred of Bjelica, but he did offer some no-conscience shooting that would stretch the defense out to 30 feet from the basket.

Who can shoot consistently on that team now other than Reddick?

He's no great shakes but I think he was underused in Minnesota (like every bench player under Thibs) and their offense desperately needs to replace shooting as you say.  I think he'd've been a better version of what Ilyasova gave them.

Re: Summer 2018 verified moves
« Reply #426 on: July 17, 2018, 11:32:24 AM »

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Woj reports Bjelica is heading off to Europe rather than play for Philadelphia (he agreed to but never signed a contract). 

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1019235244124225537

Medium-sized loss for Philly if so; Bjelica looked to play an important bench role for them.


Were they paying him in peanuts? European teams usually offer significantly less money.

Re: Summer 2018 verified moves
« Reply #427 on: July 17, 2018, 11:35:55 AM »

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Woj reports Bjelica is heading off to Europe rather than play for Philadelphia (he agreed to but never signed a contract). 

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1019235244124225537

Medium-sized loss for Philly if so; Bjelica looked to play an important bench role for them.


Were they paying him in peanuts? European teams usually offer significantly less money.
4.4 million for the 1 year deal.  I can't imagine he gets that in Europe.
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Re: Summer 2018 verified moves
« Reply #428 on: July 17, 2018, 11:37:06 AM »

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Woj reports Bjelica is heading off to Europe rather than play for Philadelphia (he agreed to but never signed a contract). 

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1019235244124225537

Medium-sized loss for Philly if so; Bjelica looked to play an important bench role for them.


Were they paying him in peanuts? European teams usually offer significantly less money.

About $4.5 million.  Quite surprising.

Re: Summer 2018 verified moves
« Reply #429 on: July 17, 2018, 11:42:41 AM »

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Re: Summer 2018 verified moves
« Reply #430 on: July 17, 2018, 11:45:20 AM »

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Woj reports Bjelica is heading off to Europe rather than play for Philadelphia (he agreed to but never signed a contract). 

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1019235244124225537

Medium-sized loss for Philly if so; Bjelica looked to play an important bench role for them.

I wasn't too scarred of Bjelica, but he did offer some no-conscience shooting that would stretch the defense out to 30 feet from the basket.

Who can shoot consistently on that team now other than Reddick?

He's no great shakes but I think he was underused in Minnesota (like every bench player under Thibs) and their offense desperately needs to replace shooting as you say.  I think he'd've been a better version of what Ilyasova gave them.
Pretty much what I thought too and Philly did start playing much better offensively last year after getting Ilyasova and Belinelli. Glad Bjelica decided not to sign. Philly might take a step back this year without those two shooters to space the floor.Teams will see what Boston did to Philly in the playoffs and pack it in and try to make Philly beat them with Embiid, Fultz and Simmons taking outside shots.

Re: Summer 2018 verified moves
« Reply #431 on: July 17, 2018, 11:55:04 AM »

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Memphis-Sacramento trade. Wonder how this will affect our future drafts.

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1019245696170377219

Re: Summer 2018 verified moves
« Reply #432 on: July 17, 2018, 11:55:56 AM »

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Thunder Signs Deonte Burton To Two-Way Contract

Official Release | July 8, 2018

OKLAHOMA CITY, July 7, 2018 – The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed guard Deonte Burton to a Two-Way Contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released.

Burton (6-5, 250) spent the 2017-18 season with Wonju Dongbu Promy of South Korea’s KBL, where he appeared in 63 games (all starts) and averaged 23.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.65 steals and 1.03 blocks in 31.1 minutes per contest while shooting 47.1 percent (549-1166) from the field.

The Milwaukee native spent two years at Marquette before transferring to Iowa State where he was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year for the 2015-16 campaign and was selected to the All-Big 12 Second Team the following season. In his two years as a Cyclone, Burton appeared in 61 games (42 starts) and averaged 12.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.38 steals and 1.06 blocks in 25.0 minutes per game.

Per NBA rules, each team is allowed two players on Two-Way Contracts in addition to the standard 15 players on the roster. Players on Two-Way Contracts spend most of the season in the NBA G League, but can be called up to their NBA team for a maximum of 45 days.

https://gleague.nba.com/news/thunder-signs-deonte-burton-to-two-way-contract/

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As a resident of Iowa and adopted Iowa State fan, I can say that Burton is and has always been an interesting prospect. His measurables and explosiveness are remarkably similar to Zion Williamson (this is not an exaggeration). He can shoot outside, attack closeouts, run the floor, and collect garbage points. He is a pretty good passer too. His defensive versatility was always pretty good as well.

Oftentimes, Iowa State would run a pick-and-roll high with Burton. When Burton received the ball, his four teammates were spread out in a box around the 3 point line. Burton's dribbling ability, strength, and quickness made him almost impossible to stop for an individual defender at the college level.

His Senior year he probably had his best game matched up with Josh Jackson on Kansas. He led them to a victory with 29 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 steals. In fact, most of his best games were against the best competition (Gonzaga, Texas, Oklahoma, etc.).

The questions about Burton were around his lingering back issue, and (possibly related to the back issue) his work ethic. If the back issue is figured out, he could very easily play the Justin Winslow role on a team as a playmaking forward who can defend multiple positions (3-5 regularly and guards on occasional switches).

This is a good signing by the Thunder. I could see him fitting really well at the 4 in spot minutes and possibly even developing into a role player.

https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/deonte-burton-2.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsN_5KO2juo

Re: Summer 2018 verified moves
« Reply #433 on: July 17, 2018, 12:05:36 PM »

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Memphis-Sacramento trade. Wonder how this will affect our future drafts.

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1019245696170377219

We should be more concerned about what the Kings might do with the cap room they just opened up, especially w/r/t Smart (though they'll probably go after Capela first).

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« Reply #434 on: July 17, 2018, 12:28:28 PM »

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Memphis-Sacramento trade. Wonder how this will affect our future drafts.

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1019245696170377219

We should be more concerned about what the Kings might do with the cap room they just opened up, especially w/r/t Smart (though they'll probably go after Capela first).

Yeah, that is interesting. By shamsports math, they have just over 20 million in space right now. IF they traded WCS to an interested team (they currently have Koufos, Giles, Bagley, Davis, and Randolph as bigs) and stretch Labissierre, they would have enough to offer Capella the max.

I think the Rockets match it, but it could potentially hurt a conference rival of the Kings.