All I've seen from cavs beat writers are how the cavs aren't sold on Noel and mcelmore's name keeps popping up. Do not want.
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ItWasMeantToBe19
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McLemore's advanced metrics aren't good so the Cavs won't draft him. It will be between Noel, Porter, Oladipo, and Michael Carter-Williams with Noel and Porter having a decent lead I think.
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
Well the Rockets have informed the agents of Carlos Delfino, Aaron Brooks, and Francisco Garcia that their options will not be picked up. Making them all free agents.
The rockets are also apparently saying their FA strategy is to keep Asik even if they get Howard (or paul). Since they aren't scared of the luxury tax and will still have all their first round picks going forward to rebuild.
http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2013/06/rockets-look-to-spend-big-in-free-agency/
The rockets are also apparently saying their FA strategy is to keep Asik even if they get Howard (or paul). Since they aren't scared of the luxury tax and will still have all their first round picks going forward to rebuild.
http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2013/06/rockets-look-to-spend-big-in-free-agency/
Future PhaZe
Member
The Rockets are starting to look like a bad fit. No delfino removes a competent shooter and the point guard play will be mostly awful.
Deflino was pretty huge for them. Thats going to be hard to cover.
That said, he's useful to a lot teams.
Blackace
if you see me in a fight with a bear, don't help me fool, help the bear!
Damn Delfino was a great shooter for the rox
Also lol at Iggy opting out, who could realistically sign him for the money he wants?
Think he wasn't happy with the future of the Nuggets
Damn Delfino was a great shooter for the rox
Also lol at Iggy opting out, who could realistically sign him for the money he wants?
Who could, or who would?
He's an interesting fit on the Wolves, but he doesn't really help them with their complete lack of shooters.
The question becomes more about what iggy is willing to give up to win.
Damn Delfino was a great shooter for the rox
Also lol at Iggy opting out, who could realistically sign him for the money he wants?
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Utah
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
Idk the rockets in my mind got dwight in the bag if they have the cap space. Dropping those contracts might be the price they have to pay for him. Once on the market I could see all of them getting more money or more years guaranteed.
The Frankman
Banned
Please get Bullock Knicks...
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
Man I rather the knicks try to get Delfino in FA.... he's up for grabs and I like him more than Will bynum for the MLE or even better trade all those expiring and the Brewer TPE for his contract....
I don't see why they would
Nightstick11
Banned
curlyfriski
Banned
Damn Delfino was a great shooter for the rox
Also lol at Iggy opting out, who could realistically sign him for the money he wants?
Longer contract, better security
On the bright side, Monta Ellis would probably be the Kings' best player.
On the downside, Monta Ellis would be the Kings' best player.
Blackace
if you see me in a fight with a bear, don't help me fool, help the bear!
Is it possible that Ellis Evans and DMC could all be on the same team????? Oh fuck yeah!
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
That team will be the equivalent of the small bus in the NBA.
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
..... thats such a damn stretch it should be in a yoga manual.
Adam Blade
WWKC
h3ro plz
I dunno, Zeus. I don't think Hollins is the good. Karl seems to have fallen out of the running with all this Doc drama now.
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
That newest BS report was interesting. Apparently Noel's got some pretty questionable people around him.
No, MCW, stay away
No, MCW, stay away
ratcliffja
Member
Trading Griffin for Howard would be one of the dumbest moves they could make. All the rumors lately seem to point to blowing the entire team up, which doesn't make any sense considering the fact that they performed so well under a bad coach. I understand getting rid of under-performing parts like DJ and Butler, but moving Griffin makes absolutely no sense.
Blackace
if you see me in a fight with a bear, don't help me fool, help the bear!
It's like having Felton, Melo, and JR Smith on the same team
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
Nah thats the party bus with a full buffet and mirror top tables... get your player stereotypes right lol
Adam Blade
WWKC
That newest BS report was interesting. Apparently Noel's got some pretty questionable people around him.
No, MCW, stay away
I told you, IWMTB...
He's coming~
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
Moving Griffin for Dwight makes sense because the Clippers' defense has mostly sucked in the Griffin-Jordan era and because Dwight is better than Griffin.
Adam Blade
WWKC
eBay Huckster
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I get the feeling the Cavs are going to wind up drafting Noel with #1 (no clue what the hell they'll do with #19 and the second-rounders) and going hard after Iggy. Can't see them thinking they'll be able to pick up a solid 4/5 in FA, and they'd basically have to with the others.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--c...n-garnett-doc-rivers-deal-done-160920220.html
The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers are discussing possible compromises to including guard Eric Bledsoe into the Kevin Garnett-Doc Rivers deal with hopes of completing an agreement on Monday, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.
Doc Rivers and Kevin Garnett could soon be headed to Los Angeles. Discussions over a blockbuster deal reached an impasse on Saturday when Boston general manager Danny Ainge held firm that Bledsoe had to be a part of package that included DeAndre Jordan and a first-round pick, but sources say that Boston has shown a willingness to find another asset to supplant Bledsoe and complete the complicated deal, sources said.
The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers are discussing possible compromises to including guard Eric Bledsoe into the Kevin Garnett-Doc Rivers deal with hopes of completing an agreement on Monday, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.
Doc Rivers and Kevin Garnett could soon be headed to Los Angeles. Discussions over a blockbuster deal reached an impasse on Saturday when Boston general manager Danny Ainge held firm that Bledsoe had to be a part of package that included DeAndre Jordan and a first-round pick, but sources say that Boston has shown a willingness to find another asset to supplant Bledsoe and complete the complicated deal, sources said.
LegendofJoe
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Noel has had questionable people around him from the beginning, it happens to a lot of up and coming athletes. Agents, runners, etc. swarm all over anyone they think could be the next great NBA player. He's got a strong family though from what I've read, so I'm not worried about Noel. McLemore on the otherhand...
Adam Blade
WWKC
Tom, as a Celtics fan, what do you think about this entire imbroglio?
LegendofJoe
Member
Noel has had questionable people around him from the beginning, it happens to a lot of up and coming athletes. Agents, runners, etc. swarm all over anyone they think could be the next great NBA player. He's got a strong family though from what I've read, so I'm not all that worried about him. McLemore on the otherhand...
Throw in Bledsoe it's a no brainer which isn't going to happen. I don't know what this other asset would be. Not a big fan of D'eandre's contract. At the same time. Somethings got to give. Rivers wants out and Ainge is trying to make it happen so Rivers will be not coaching the Celtics regardless and I don't believe Ainge has to allow him to coach else were. I'm hoping the Clippers do something stupid...bridges appear to be burned in Celtics land though.
This makes me feel really sad for youCool. I like Mullin. He's a cool dude.
MetalFearSolid
Banned
So does this mean Celtics gonna trade Rondo, why would he be part of rebuilding process. He is too stubborn to lose for the next couple of years.
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
Len has the fewest steals per 40 minutes of any NCAA center prospect who played decent minutes in the last 30 years. Doesn't seem like it should matter, but that bottom 25 list is not very encouraging.
Was also interesting to find out that Noel was only the third player ever to average 5 BPG and 2 SPG per 40 minutes with Hakeem and Robinson as the other two.
Ninja Scooter
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Bledsoe's not even that good. He's a rich man's Marcus Banks. And i'd rather let KG and Doc go for nothing than take bad DumbAndre and his bad contract.
I agree that the Clips are massively overvaluing Bledsoe.