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[friskykillface]

Smart looks good. Shabazz looks AWFUL.

Still hate the pick.

"My bad, I meant smart" - LeBron

Ainge got a plan



I still wear jerseys, shit it gets hot so I'll wear my rec jerseys/NBA jerseys , dri fit x light

 

[msdstc]

Smart looks good. Shabazz looks AWFUL.

Still hate the pick.

Yeah that's basically all you can really take from summer league. Everything that's been said about Marcus has been shown here, good finishing, draws a lot of fouls, steals, etc.

edit- he's getting some damn good penetration, he's definitely trying a bit too hard to be unselfish.

 

[PBY]

Yeah that's basically all you can really take from summer league. Everything that's been said about Marcus has been shown here, good finishing, draws a lot of fouls, steals, etc.

edit- he's getting some damn good penetration, he's definitely trying a bit too hard to be unselfish.

Yep. Shooting %'s can be hit or miss, the assist numbers too.. But man, he's getting pushed around. Looks really slow.

 

[jbug617]

So the newest report is that Bosh wants to get paid also?

Also latest Woj.

@WojYahooNBA: Meanwhile, Rockets, Cavs pushing closer to creating max contract slots. Deals lined up for Jeremy Lin. Cavs shopping Jarrett Jack w/ a pick.

 

[Zeus Molecules]

if.....

Bosh goes to the rockets
Lebron goes to the cavs
Lance goes to the bulls

the league competitively will be a much better place come playoff time.

The heat would be screwed though......

and Wade would be OD screwed......

 

[jbug617]

Yeah Bosh isn't taking less to stay.

@WojYahooNBA: Chris Bosh's reps have made recent calls on market to reconfirm that max slots would be available to him, sources tell Yahoo. Answers: Yes.

 

[Bowser]

if.....

Bosh goes to the rockets
Lebron goes to the cavs
Lance goes to the bulls

the league competitively will be a much better place come playoff time.

The heat would be screwed though......

and Wade would be OD screwed......

Bosh to Rockets
Bron to Suns
Lance to Hornets

Hornets top 2 seed in East awwwyeah.jpg

 

[Jmanunknown]

if.....

Bosh goes to the rockets
Lebron goes to the cavs
Lance goes to the bulls

the league competitively will be a much better place come playoff time.

Not really. The league would still be unbalanced. The Heat did not make the league unbalanced injuries and the east being completely awful did. Splitting the Heat up pretty much guarantee's the NBA champion comes out of the West.

 

[Zeus Molecules]

Bosh to Rockets
Bron to Suns
Lance to Hornets

Hornets top 2 seed in East awwwyeah.jpg

I don't think Lebron is about that western conference life

and yeah kemba and lance on the hornets is a good look but thats still a fifth seed lineup

Not really. The league would still be unbalanced. The Heat did not make the league unbalanced injuries and the east being completely awful did. Splitting the Heat up pretty much guarantee's the NBA champion comes out of the West.

The way the east is looking even if the Heat stay together I think its going to take another 2 seasons for the East to produce some real contenders.

 

[Bowser]

I don't think Lebron is about that western conference life

and yeah kemba and lance on the hornets is a good look but thats still a fifth seed lineup

Ha if what I posted happens (Bron and Bosh head West), besides the Bulls who's better? Pacers? Meh. Miami with a busted ass Wade? lol. Nets with chronically injured Deron Williams and old ass KG? Nope. Maybe the Wizards or Raptors? Eh. Hornets are a surefire top 3 seed in the East if that scenario plays out.

Spoiler

Which it won't, but still.

 

[Zeus Molecules]

Ha if what I posted happens (Bron and Bosh head West), besides the Bulls who's better? Pacers? Meh. Miami with a busted ass Wade? lol. Nets with chronically injured Deron Williams and old ass KG? Nope. Maybe the Wizards or Raptors? Eh. Hornets are a surefire top 3 seed in the East if that scenario plays out.

Spoiler

Which it won't, but still.

Yeah the wizards, the raptors, The cavs with Bron, and If the knicks keep Melo the knicks.

I really think Lebron goes to the cavs, he wants to win there, sent his kids to school there, and on the low they got a squad, they just need a star player to make those guys shine.

As for the knicks Felton is gone, Melo stays, JR is healthy, and no way can the coaching be worse than it was with woodson.

 

[ratcliffja]

Bosh to Rockets
Bron to Suns
Lance to Hornets

Hornets top 2 seed in East awwwyeah.jpg

Wade to Clippers for the vet min after we do a S&T with Redick for Pierce. We'd have the most stacked team on paper that would probably crumble as the injuries pile up. (Yes I know we'd never get Wade for the vet min but I have no idea where he goes)

 

[Siegcram]

Wade to Clippers for the vet min after we do a S&T with Redick for Pierce. We'd have the most stacked team on paper that would probably crumble as the injuries pile up. (Yes I know we'd never get Wade for the vet min but I have no idea where he goes)

Not to mention the first big of the bench would still be Spencer Hawes.

 

[Bowser]

Mavs re-sign Devin Harris to similar terms of his prior deal (3 years, $9+ mil)

 

[BigJonsson]

Ha if what I posted happens (Bron and Bosh head West), besides the Bulls who's better? Pacers? Meh. Miami with a busted ass Wade? lol. Nets with chronically injured Deron Williams and old ass KG? Nope. Maybe the Wizards or Raptors? Eh. Hornets are a surefire top 3 seed in the East if that scenario plays out.

Spoiler

Which it won't, but still.

Raptors should keep getting better with Derozan, Ross, JV still being pretty young

 

[Bowser]

Raptors should keep getting better with Derozan, Ross, JV still being pretty young

Charlotte went 4-0 vs Raptors last season so I think we can handle 'em, especially if we got another impact guy like Lance or Hayward.

 

[Kave_Man]

Raps will be better than the Hornets but I can only hope with the name change they can stop giving us the D every fucking time we play them.

 

[Koko]

Marc Stein@ESPNSteinLine

In addition to weighing possible trade for Lin, I'm told Bucks are pitching offer sheet to RFA Eric Bledsoe and pursuing PG Greivis Vasquez

Brandon Knight on the move?

 

[CreepingFear]

I don't get the Heat's wanting of Deng. Don't they need good ball handlers and or shooters? Deng is neither of these. They missed Mike Miller and they missed younger non-thug Battier.

 

[Bowser]

I don't get the Heat's wanting of Deng. Don't they need good ball handlers and or shooters? Deng is neither of these. They missed Mike Miller and they missed younger non-thug Battier.

Deng's also reportedly seeking a contract at $12m per, so that's not gonna work either.

 

[PBY]

I don't get the Heat's wanting of Deng. Don't they need good ball handlers and or shooters? Deng is neither of these. They missed Mike Miller and they missed younger non-thug Battier.

They want morrow too. Doesn't matter though, bc were not getting deng.

 

[Siegcram]

Brandon Knight on the move?

nvm

 

[BadAss2961]

@WojYahooNBA: Chris Bosh's reps have made recent calls on market to reconfirm that max slots would be available to him, sources tell Yahoo. Answers: Yes.

Bosh securing his plan B because LeBron is acting the fool.

 

[SyenceLabb]

Bosh securing his plan B because LeBron is acting the fool.

Not sure how Pat Riley will do it. LeBron want max cake, Bosh want his bread, Wade want some yeast too. And they still need to acquire some key pieces on the market. I guess if anyone can pull it off... ehh..

 

[Squalor]

Please, Hornets, don't sign Stephenson.

Carmelo sought out Pau's number, reportedly to talk to him about joining the Knicks. I like it.

 

[jbug617]

Bill Simmons posted this.

@BillSimmons: Hearing the Lakers made a MAJOR impact on Melo this week - it's now a legit 3-way battle between LA/Chi/NYK to land him. Crazy NBA weekend.

 

[Jarate]

Nerlens Noel looks stellar. Like he could be something special if he doesnt have exploding knees

 

[MetalFearSolid]

Meanwhile Heat first-round pick Shabazz Napier, the Most Outstanding Player on UConn's national championship team, missed his first 10 shots and had eight turnovers in Miami's loss to Boston. So happy Raptors didn't draft him, Masai knows scouting and talent.
Man if this dude is a bust, I feel sorry for the Heat, might as well re-sign Chalmers. Man Lebron might never surpass Jordan as a player and probably won't even surpass Jordan as a better owner one of these days with his tweet about getting this kid. He clearly sucks as a talent evaluator.
Again don't know why Pat Riley didn't go after Darren Collision who got a 3 year 16 million deal is something along to what Chalmers might get if Heat decide to fall back to him as PG.

And the Chris Bosh possible moving, at least Bosh knows what is up he doesn't want Lebron to be the guy to have all the leverage.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Riley should just have signed Farmar and used the draft pick on a guy with more upside. Napier is too small to consistently score and get his shot off in the NBA enough to be more than a rotation guard.

 

[BadAss2961]

Meanwhile Heat first-round pick Shabazz Napier, the Most Outstanding Player on UConn's national championship team, missed his first 10 shots and had eight turnovers in Miami's loss to Boston. So happy Raptors didn't draft him, Masai knows scouting and talent.
Man if this dude is a bust, I feel sorry for the Heat, might as well re-sign Chalmers. Man Lebron might never surpass Jordan as a player and probably won't even surpass Jordan as a better owner one of these days with his tweet about getting this kid. He clearly sucks as a talent evaluator.
Again don't know why Pat Riley didn't go after Darren Collision who got a 3 year 16 million deal is something along to what Chalmers might get if Heat decide to fall back to him as PG.

And the Chris Bosh possible moving, at least Bosh knows what is up he doesn't want Lebron to be the guy to have all the leverage.

Seems that in most cases, the greater the player, the worse they are at coaching/managing/scouting.

 

[mingoguaya]

Meanwhile Heat first-round pick Shabazz Napier, the Most Outstanding Player on UConn's national championship team, missed his first 10 shots and had eight turnovers in Miami's loss to Boston. So happy Raptors didn't draft him, Masai knows scouting and talent.
Man if this dude is a bust, I feel sorry for the Heat, might as well re-sign Chalmers. Man Lebron might never surpass Jordan as a player and probably won't even surpass Jordan as a better owner one of these days with his tweet about getting this kid. He clearly sucks as a talent evaluator.
Again don't know why Pat Riley didn't go after Darren Collision who got a 3 year 16 million deal is something along to what Chalmers might get if Heat decide to fall back to him as PG.

And the Chris Bosh possible moving, at least Bosh knows what is up he doesn't want Lebron to be the guy to have all the leverage.

So because you sucked on your first game as a professional on the shitty ass Summer League, you are already a bust and the Miami Heat are basically doomed for all eternity?

Ohwow.gif

 

[Cheddahz]

Bill Simmons posted this.

 

[Exokell]

Cmon Lakers, u guys can do this. Melo and Kobe in the same team would be funny as fuck.but scary at the same time, remember the Olympic games?

 

[Koko]

Bill Simmons posted this.

Well hard to not be impressed if they offered him the max.

 

[Furyous]

Lebron the talent evaluator wanted Larry Hughes. Let that sink in for a moment.

 

[Dominican Power]

Bill Simmons posted this.

*scratches head*

 

[jbug617]

Well hard to not be impressed if they offered him the max.

@WojYahooNBA: Lakers have moved into serious contention on Carmelo Anthony, multiple sources tell Yahoo. "In the game now," one source close to Melo says.

Woj cosign.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Well hard to not be impressed if they offered him the max.

but the Knicks offered him more money and play in the weakass East. No idea why Melo would go to LA. The Lakers are going to be in the lottery again next year even with him.

 

[MetalFearSolid]

So because you sucked on your first game as a professional on the shitty ass Summer League, you are already a bust and the Miami Heat are basically doomed for all eternity?

Ohwow.gif

Never said he was a bust, but he could be. I don't see him as a starting point guard. He has a problem with turnovers, and he doesn't seem be able finish well at the rim especially with NBA frontcourt size and shot blockers. I think he has good jumper and 3pt range from his college games, but he created his own shot most of the time. I don't see him being able to do that against the athletic PG like Wall, DRose, Irving, Stephenson, etc. I think the PGs I mentioned will feast on him, I don't see him being able to contain those guys. I hope I am wrong about the kid, I have no idea where you got the idea that I think Miami Heat are doomed for all eternity.

But so far the Heat have done nothing to improve the team. But why would I bet against the best player in the game right now and his ability to make it to the NBA finals in a weak Eastern Conference. Spurs still need to make it out of the West, and that is easier said than done, and won't be surprised if one of the West teams took them out.

 

[Fjordson]

Nerlens Noel looked good in his first game back. Was moving well and had his explosive vertical back. 19 points, a block and four steals in just 26 minutes. Only summer league, but I think he could have a nice year.

 

[zychi]

Bill Simmons posted this.

Face of the Lakers/Win a title with Chicago/Get paid in NY

Pretty big choice for Melo to choose.

 

[mingoguaya]

Never said he was a bust, but he could be. I don't see him as a starting point guard. He has a problem with turnovers, and he doesn't seem be able finish well at the rim especially with NBA frontcourt size and shot blockers. I think he has good jumper and 3pt range from his college games, but he created his own shot most of the time. I don't see him being able to do that against the athletic PG like Wall, DRose, Irving, Stephenson, etc. I think the PGs I mentioned will feast on him, I don't see him being able to contain those guys. I hope I am wrong about the kid, I have no idea where you got the idea that I think Miami Heat are doomed for all eternity.

But so far the Heat have done nothing to improve the team. But why would I bet against the best player in the game right now and his ability to make it to the NBA finals in a weak Eastern Conference. Spurs still need to make it out of the West, and that is easier said than done, and won't be surprised if one of the West teams took them out.

I think that Shabazz will be a more off-the-ball point guard that would fit well on the Miami Heat offense (provided 'Bron and co. come back, which I still think (or hope) they will). But yeah, I get where you are coming from, and I still think that he needs a couple of months of real NBA playing time before we can begin to make assumptions about his pro game.

 

[Cheddahz]

I have a gut feeling that Carmelo is going to the Lakers (since he'll be the face of the team soon and he enjoys that role)

 

[BadAss2961]

I have a gut feeling that Carmelo is going to the Lakers (since he'll be the face of the team soon and he enjoys that role)

He already has that role in New York though, so I don't see the point. Not unless LeBron is coming too, which would be a terribly unbalanced team of Kobe/Melo/LeBron.

 

[perfectchaos007]

Yeah Bosh isn't taking less to stay.

Sure seems like it, yet Heat fans remain certain Bosh and Wade will take less to keep the big 3 intact

 

[BadAss2961]

Sure seems like it, yet Heat fans remain certain Bosh and Wade will take less to keep the big 3 intact

People act like those 2 should just be grateful to play with LeBron.

 

[Cheddahz]

He already has that role in New York though, so I don't see the point. Not unless LeBron is coming too, which would be a terribly unbalanced team of Kobe/Melo/LeBron.

...I just kinda want a big move to happen (which I think most of us do) and I find it more likely that if Carmelo does move, it's to the Lakers rather than the Bulls

 

[BadAss2961]

...I just kinda want a big move to happen (which I think most of us do) and I find it more likely that if Carmelo does move, it's to the Lakers rather than the Bulls

Going Lakers over Bulls make no sense if he can get a S&T to Chicago.

 

[The Last Wizard]

Going lakers in General makes no damn sense.

 

[Bread]

Meanwhile Heat first-round pick Shabazz Napier, the Most Outstanding Player on UConn's national championship team, missed his first 10 shots and had eight turnovers in Miami's loss to Boston. So happy Raptors didn't draft him, Masai knows scouting and talent.
Man if this dude is a bust, I feel sorry for the Heat, might as well re-sign Chalmers. Man Lebron might never surpass Jordan as a player and probably won't even surpass Jordan as a better owner one of these days with his tweet about getting this kid. He clearly sucks as a talent evaluator.
Again don't know why Pat Riley didn't go after Darren Collision who got a 3 year 16 million deal is something along to what Chalmers might get if Heat decide to fall back to him as PG.

And the Chris Bosh possible moving, at least Bosh knows what is up he doesn't want Lebron to be the guy to have all the leverage.

Can you stop doing this please? His balls must be pruned from all the saliva you've provided them.