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2013 NBA Offseason |OT| Already Planning for the 2014 Offseason
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Syphon Filter
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pm sent
Future PhaZe
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Probably. I'd like CJM but he has too many offensive minded starters.
Zellers only obstacle to being the rookie scoring leader will be Kemba, and there's plenty enough ball to go around in Charlotte.
He's absolutely right but can us loserbros have our superbowl please? The wait killed me enough this year.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Oladipo wins ROTY as the Magic unfortunately inexplicably win 40 games this year 
Colonel Nasty
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Oladipo wins ROTY as the Magic unfortunately inexplicably win 40 games this year
So many teams are gonna be tanking that's entirely possible.
Knux-Future
Banned
This ESPN piece about dudes coming home from the war to see their family...
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant plans to be part of the presentation on Tuesday to convince free-agent center Dwight Howard to re-sign with the franchise, a league source told Yahoo! Sports.
The Lakers are expected to make the final case to Howard in Los Angeles, letting Houston, Dallas, Golden State and Atlanta go before them. Bryant has offered to be a part of the contingent that will include the Buss family, general manager Mitch Kupchak and possibly coach Mike D'Antoni.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--kobe-bryant-to-meet-with-dwight-howard-194858873.html
They're trying to get him to leave right?
The Lakers are expected to make the final case to Howard in Los Angeles, letting Houston, Dallas, Golden State and Atlanta go before them. Bryant has offered to be a part of the contingent that will include the Buss family, general manager Mitch Kupchak and possibly coach Mike D'Antoni.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--kobe-bryant-to-meet-with-dwight-howard-194858873.html
They're trying to get him to leave right?
Black Mamba
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I know people here think Howard hates Kobe, but all indications are the opposite. I'd argue Kobe is one of the reasons Howard would stay, but whatever.
Also, Houston cannot sign him to that contract without more roster moves. Only $16 mil in cap space right now, that's roughly 4/$70 mil. It'll be interesting to see if they can make a move. They kind of have to cuz I don't think Howard will leave that much on the table.
It doesn't fit with everyone preconceived notions or the media wanting to make stories, but I bet he liked playing with Kobe. Kobe was one of the only players (especially since Nash and Pau missed so many games) that got him the ball. He tried to get him some quasi-triangle looks as well.
Anyone who actually watched Laker games noticed how hard Kobe tried to get Dwight looks. Hell, Cloudy continually complained about it. But whatever, people want to believe Kobe is the worst teammate ever so obviously he hates him.
I've said it from day 1, if there is any issue it's with D'Antoni, not Kobe. Even if Dwight leaves, I bet Dwight years from now will praise playing with Kobe.
Coldnoodle
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Black Mamba
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Kobe and Dwight have been talking back and forth so why wouldn't he show up?
Not like he has much to do with his injury, anyway. lol
The narrative on Kobe is so ingrained y'all can't even think straight.
Not like he has much to do with his injury, anyway. lol
The narrative on Kobe is so ingrained y'all can't even think straight.
MorisUkunRasik
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Kobe is gonna flip a table at that meeting.
Syphon Filter
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Even Kobe is getting desperate lol.
hydragonwarrior
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Alright, this sounds ridiculous, but assuming salaries were not an issue, do you think Kobe would ever go to Miami just to score some easy rings?
They waived Brooks and Delfino today. No idea what effect that has
Syphon Filter
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Naw he wouldn't do that.
Red Blaster
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wtf will Kobe say to level with Dwight? He's just gonna tell him to get his fucking shine box.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
They still need to clear at least one contract out of TRob / Lin / Asik.
Asik would definitely be the easiest guy to move but TRob is the guy they're trying to move right now.
Black Mamba
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That was where I got the $16 mil number from.
Somewhere between $42-43 million in 9 contracts + 3 roster spot holds. Projected cap around $58.5 million. No one will know til the actual cap numbers are out, of course.
Thanks. Don't really want Howard and I'd hate to lose Asik. I don't really know all of the free agents, but it seems like what they really need is a 4
Charlotte can still save TRob
Psychological Intellect
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yes
How would kobe feel about fighting Mike Miller for minutes?
Black Mamba
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fixed for accuracy.
No TPE for Rockets if they're below the salary cap.
Ah, damn. That's right.
Colonel Nasty
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Someone under the cap will take TRob for a second. I'd rather save Asik for an upgrade at pg/pf
Black Mamba
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tonight midnight EST.
I'd imagine they have a deal ready to go contingent on Dwight signing but won't make the deal unless Dwight signs. They've kept the lid on the deal most likely.
Shedding T-Rob for a 2nd round pick would keep them close to like 4/85 I think, not the full 88. But again, final cap numbers need to be out.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Technically it starts on the first but there is a moratorium so there won't be a whole lot going on starting tomorrow. Officially that is.
- Rookie scale contracts to first round draft picks.
- A second round draft pick can accept a required tender, which is a one-year contract that teams are required to offer in order to retain their rights to the player.
- A restricted free agent can accept a qualifying offer from his previous team.
- A restricted free agent finishing the fourth season of his rookie scale contract can accept a maximum qualifying offer. The actual amount is not determined until the end of the moratorium.
- Teams may sign players to contracts of one or two years for the minimum salary.
Only things teams can do now until the moratorium is up. Basically teams are talking with guys and working out deals but nothing is official until they can actually sign contracts.
Black Mamba
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The moratorium ends on the 10th, btw. We should get the official cap numbers on the 8th or 9th.
Dominican Power
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ItWasMeantToBe19
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We're not signing Mayo.
edit: Oh god, Amick reported it as well
edit: Oh god, Amick reported it as well
Blackace
if you see me in a fight with a bear, don't help me fool, help the bear!
Yeah they didn't have fights that made it to the media multiple times in one season or anything..
Blackace
if you see me in a fight with a bear, don't help me fool, help the bear!
Buteverybodywantstoplaywithkobehejustmakesplayersbetter
Blackace
if you see me in a fight with a bear, don't help me fool, help the bear!
Ingrained!
victreeb3l
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why
why
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why :|
why
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why :|
Knux-Future
Banned
Because the Knicks truly needed another broken big that can't rebound at all.
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gud jab gais
ratcliffja
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If true, thanks Knicks for saving both the Clippers and Raptors. I doubted any significant interest in a defensive coach like Rivers wanting anything to do with Bargnani, but still scary.
Syphon Filter
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fuuuuuuuuuuu, knux looks like we are in a worse situation than your team lol.
WHAT?!
Rodeo Clown
All aboard! The Love train!
How did Ujiri get a future first for Bargs?
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
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