NBA: 2013 Off-Season News and Discussion Thread
#85
Not with a rookie coach, new core, and older players. I don't understand the move....looks to me like The Russian was throwing his money at big names.
#86
^ I agree. But one thing I've begun to realize is that older superstars (especially KG) can still be great contributors to a team - provided they stay health.
Case in point: Ray Allen for the Heat... that game 6 three pointer... jebus.
Counter point: Steve Nash for the Lakers... dude was a disaster.
To think, we almost had Chris Paul and wouldn't be living this whole Dwightmare scenario...
I think the KG and PP acquisitions for the Nets is a good move on paper... but then again I said the same thing about the Steve Nash acquisition.. oi.
Case in point: Ray Allen for the Heat... that game 6 three pointer... jebus.
Counter point: Steve Nash for the Lakers... dude was a disaster.
To think, we almost had Chris Paul and wouldn't be living this whole Dwightmare scenario...
I think the KG and PP acquisitions for the Nets is a good move on paper... but then again I said the same thing about the Steve Nash acquisition.. oi.
#87
Also, Dwight Howard is already shopping for houses in Houston...
http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=240374
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#88
KG at his size I think is still effective. But he has an offensive center next to him so I guess he doesn't have to post up every play and save minutes. Pierce is still effective as well and can still shoot. Can he still create late in games? Maybe Deron will be like Parker and penetrate to create to kick out to a good shooting Joe Johnson/Pierce. Very short window though so they best gel quick. Shouldn't we be calling them the Big 5? Shouldn't Yummy be licking their nuts too?
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^ Well rumor has it that Rondo is widely considered "un-coachable". Basically he has a sh*tty attitude towards authority. But of course, that's according to Chris Broussard's sources, so take it with a grain of salt.
Also, just drove past that ridiculous sign asking D12 to stay in LA... I mean really? Are we turning into Cleveland/Orlando?
Also, just drove past that ridiculous sign asking D12 to stay in LA... I mean really? Are we turning into Cleveland/Orlando?
#93
^ I agree. But one thing I've begun to realize is that older superstars (especially KG) can still be great contributors to a team - provided they stay health.
Case in point: Ray Allen for the Heat... that game 6 three pointer... jebus.
Counter point: Steve Nash for the Lakers... dude was a disaster.
To think, we almost had Chris Paul and wouldn't be living this whole Dwightmare scenario...
I think the KG and PP acquisitions for the Nets is a good move on paper... but then again I said the same thing about the Steve Nash acquisition.. oi.
Case in point: Ray Allen for the Heat... that game 6 three pointer... jebus.
Counter point: Steve Nash for the Lakers... dude was a disaster.
To think, we almost had Chris Paul and wouldn't be living this whole Dwightmare scenario...
I think the KG and PP acquisitions for the Nets is a good move on paper... but then again I said the same thing about the Steve Nash acquisition.. oi.
Ya, count me as one of those that's still riled by the CP3 thing. CP3 has that leadership attribute of a feisty point guard. He's a great locker room guy. He got Doc here, and if he and Dwight had signed for the Lakers, he probably would have told him to quit being such a bitch about things.
If he goes to Houston, I'll take the cap space. The NBA forced the Lakers to rebuild, so might as well get on with it.
#95
#96
Counter point: Steve Nash for the Lakers... dude was a disaster.
To think, we almost had Chris Paul and wouldn't be living this whole Dwightmare scenario...
I think the KG and PP acquisitions for the Nets is a good move on paper... but then again I said the same thing about the Steve Nash acquisition.. oi.
To think, we almost had Chris Paul and wouldn't be living this whole Dwightmare scenario...
I think the KG and PP acquisitions for the Nets is a good move on paper... but then again I said the same thing about the Steve Nash acquisition.. oi.
He should have been given control of the offense from the get-go.
Bryant alone commands, what, close to half that with his salary? Then Pau, Metta & Nash's.
#97
Nash should retire the Lakers should just buy him out his skills have seriously deteriorated and that happened before we picked him up. It really doesn't matter what system he's running his body just won't do what his mind is thinking.
#98
To be fair, Nash was forced to play into an element he's not accustomed to.
He should have been given control of the offense from the get-go.
Even with Howard gone, what little cap space does LA have left to begin with? I've read that whether Howard goes or stays, LA is still over the cap.
Bryant alone commands, what, close to half that with his salary? Then Pau, Metta & Nash's.
He should have been given control of the offense from the get-go.
Even with Howard gone, what little cap space does LA have left to begin with? I've read that whether Howard goes or stays, LA is still over the cap.
Bryant alone commands, what, close to half that with his salary? Then Pau, Metta & Nash's.
#100
Nash was a negative surprise the guy had'nt played like the Nash of old for 1.5-2years prior to getting singed by the Lakers and he has always been a defensive liability I personally was shocked they signed him at all I knew it was trouble.
#106
^^I am surprised at how the Bulls haven't decided to blow it up yet. They been trying to do it with Rose at the middle of the whole thing for awhile now.
I don't think the Lakers would take on that kind of contract at this point unless its to get a franchise-changing player in a 3 way trade or something.
I don't think the Lakers would take on that kind of contract at this point unless its to get a franchise-changing player in a 3 way trade or something.
#108
^^I am surprised at how the Bulls haven't decided to blow it up yet. They been trying to do it with Rose at the middle of the whole thing for awhile now.
I don't think the Lakers would take on that kind of contract at this point unless its to get a franchise-changing player in a 3 way trade or something.
I don't think the Lakers would take on that kind of contract at this point unless its to get a franchise-changing player in a 3 way trade or something.
#110
Mitch met with Howard last night and then Howard had dinner with Rockets. Harden, Olajuwon, Drexler, Yao via Skype, Mutombo have all reportedly pitched him. Rockets dump Aaron Brooks and Carlos Delfino contracts for more cap space to sign him and trade Thomas Robinson to Portland.
Looks like CP3 stays a Clip. Supposed to agree to an extension today.
Bargnani, sign and trade, to the Knicks http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/stor...rs-sources-say
Josh Smith meeting with Detroit today.
Raptors and Magic talking to Bledsoe.
Korver leaning to Brooklyn Nets.
Minnesota called Kevin Martin this morning. Will Thunder blow this trade?
Didn't know the Pelicans ( at the name) got Jrue Holiday draft night. They're looking at Tyreke Evans.
Igudola to speak with the Nuggets, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks, a source told Yahoo! Sports.
O.J. Mayo met with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night in Los Angeles, a league source said. Mayo is scheduled to also meet with the Detroit Pistons, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz.
Splitter might get $9MM annually from Portland. Why? Didn't the Heat deem him useless.
As the Memphis Grizzlies plan to make a pitch to free agent Tony Allen on Monday, the Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks are part of a growing cast of suitors pushing to sign the All-Defensive guard, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.
I'm getting all this from espn.com and http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--20...192107491.html Adrian Wojnarowski and Marc Spears Twitter feeds full of info.
Looks like CP3 stays a Clip. Supposed to agree to an extension today.
Bargnani, sign and trade, to the Knicks http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/stor...rs-sources-say
Josh Smith meeting with Detroit today.
Raptors and Magic talking to Bledsoe.
Korver leaning to Brooklyn Nets.
Minnesota called Kevin Martin this morning. Will Thunder blow this trade?
Didn't know the Pelicans ( at the name) got Jrue Holiday draft night. They're looking at Tyreke Evans.
Igudola to speak with the Nuggets, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks, a source told Yahoo! Sports.
O.J. Mayo met with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night in Los Angeles, a league source said. Mayo is scheduled to also meet with the Detroit Pistons, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz.
Splitter might get $9MM annually from Portland. Why? Didn't the Heat deem him useless.
As the Memphis Grizzlies plan to make a pitch to free agent Tony Allen on Monday, the Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks are part of a growing cast of suitors pushing to sign the All-Defensive guard, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.
I'm getting all this from espn.com and http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--20...192107491.html Adrian Wojnarowski and Marc Spears Twitter feeds full of info.
#111
#115
Apparently a Time Warner exec will be in attendance with the Lakers when they meet with D12.
Rumor has it that they're going to offer D12 a TV Show and/or a Movie if he stays in LA.
I'm beginning to think all these rumblings of Dwight leaving is just for leverage; at the end of the day the Lakers can offer the most money, the LA life, a tvshow/movie, and next year they'll only have two contracts on their books if D12 re-signs: D12 and Nash.
If D12 stays, the Lakers will grab a super star in next years Free Agency, and they will be right back in to their winning ways.
Rumor has it that they're going to offer D12 a TV Show and/or a Movie if he stays in LA.
I'm beginning to think all these rumblings of Dwight leaving is just for leverage; at the end of the day the Lakers can offer the most money, the LA life, a tvshow/movie, and next year they'll only have two contracts on their books if D12 re-signs: D12 and Nash.
If D12 stays, the Lakers will grab a super star in next years Free Agency, and they will be right back in to their winning ways.
#116
fyi...
It would be viewed as a circumvention of rules to be paid in excess of his contract.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>league source: The nba has no problem w/ twc being part of the lal's pitch for dwight, so long as no extra compensation is promised</p>— dave mcmenamin (@mcten) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcten/statuses/351793072188833792">july 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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#118
#119
Yum's got Mike Dunleavy coming to the Bulls. I guess to replace Bellineli, perhaps? Not a bad pickup though, but not a game changer.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Mike Dunleavy has gone ahead and verbally committed to sign two-year, $6M deal with Bulls, according to sources with knowledge of the deal</p>— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/statuses/351857319463759872">July 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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