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[Sanjuro]

Larry Bird is going to come walking through that door.

 

[jbug617]

You think Magic would trade Ingram and picks for George?

 

[Sandfox]

You think Magic would trade Ingram and picks for George?

They will probably just wait until he becomes a free agent.

 

[Gigglepoo]

Cavs wanting Beverly for Shump seems like a non-starter.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

You think Magic would trade Ingram and picks for George?

Lakers don't control their pick until like 2020 so unless Larry Bird really likes DeAngelo Russel and/or Julius Randle I don't think they have the pieces to get a major trade like that done, which might be a blessing because we are way more than one player, even one as good as PG, away from being remotely close to contention.

 

[spyder_ur]

You think Magic would...

Terrifying start to a question.

I think he would, but that's probably not enough.

Good news for the Celts that they're listening on George. I prefer him to Butler but it also might loosen up the market a bit.

 

[Line_HTX]

No way we're giving up Beverley, fuck that noise.

 

[Matrix]

Cavs wanting Beverly for Shump seems like a non-starter.

haha get fucked Cavs

 

[Doug Heffernan]

Larry Bird is going to come walking through that door.

Finally, thanks Pitino!

I like the rumor but I don't want to lose Bradley. He's capable of shutting down a Steph Curry and I don't think Smart is up to Bradley's level as a defender yet.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

LeBron James for Marshall Plumlee, who says no?

For those who may not know, Mr. James plays for the Cavaliers of Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Plumlee is a center for the Knickerbockers of New York City, New York, colloquially known as "the Knicks."

This is in the sport of basketball, by the way.

 

[Servbot24]

Or more appropriately, the Knickers

 

[Jacce]

LeBron James for Marshall Plumlee, who says no?

For those who may not know, Mr. James plays for the Cavaliers of Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Plumlee is a center for the Knickerbockers of New York City, New York, colloquially known as "the Knicks."

This is in the sport of basketball, by the way.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

8 is more than 3.

The Cavaliers should take that deal.

 

[Line_HTX]

Isaiah Thomas with an hourglass, whut...

 

[NHale]

Butler is ranked #2 in the league by +- RPM, and is a top 5 player in the league (and the second best two way player in the league next to Kawhi). Ainge is either a moron or hoping that Billy King is consulting the Bulls.

I'm not saying he isn't a superstar. I'm just saying I don't see him as the missing link for the Celtics to make a run to the title. The Celtics need someone that can rebound and protect the rim. They are one of the 5 worst teams in rebounds, and the worst team in the entire NBA in defensive rebound percentage. That will kill them in the playoffs and against the Cavs they will have no shot if they don't fix it at the deadline.

But if the Bulls do indeed trade Butler, they have to trade Wade as well, right? That could be interesting in various scenarios. Does Doc Rivers have 6 draft picks to trade for him?

 

[BlackGhost]

8 is more than 3.

The Cavaliers should take that deal.

I can infact confirm this post. 8 is more than 3, take it Cavs.

 

[Fjordson]

Twitter throwing around some wild trades for Boston

 

[Tom Penny]

Twitter throwing around some wild trades for Boston

Looks implausible. Ainge ain't just giving Zeller and Swedish Larry Bird away.

 

[Sanjuro]

I wouldn't get rid of Brown.

Add John Cena to the deal.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

I wouldn't get rid of Brown.

Add John Cena to the deal.

Can't. Busy.

 

[Jacce]

Twitter throwing around some wild trades for Boston

Both Indiana and Detroit would demand the 2017 Nets pick.

 

[friskykillface]

Can't. Busy.

APPLE
DOUGH

 

[Bread]

Give away all those great people and only get 4 wins in return? Terrible deal. I'll take 5 good guys over 2 any day.

 

[Jacce]

Can Indiana and Detroit split the 2017 Nets pick in half? Then you got a deal. They could just alternate having Lonzo Ball every other game.

 

[Tom Penny]

My sources tell me that the Celtics new SG is Butler and SF Is Paul George for some players and some picks.

 

[RiggityRice]

WOW. according to Skip Bayless..Kings wanted Brandon Ingram for DeMarcus Cousins STRAIGHT up. Holy shit, really Mitch and Jim Buss? You guys said No to that??? If this is true of course.

 

[jbug617]

More Paul George stuff is coming out

So when George met with team owner Herb Simon in recent days and told him that the Hoosier state was still the place for him, how he would love nothing more than to eventually go down as the greatest Pacer of them all, it came with one qualifier.

If they can contend for a title.

According to a person with knowledge of the meeting who spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation, that is the crossroads that Pacers president Larry Bird now faces. If the Thursday deadline comes and goes and the Pacers roster remains the same, the pressure rises in a significant way.

George will be a free agent in the summer of 2018, and it's no secret that the 26-year-old Palmdale, Calif. native would love nothing more than to sign with his hometown Lakers if the future is bleak in Indiana. The fact that the Lakers are in the process of trying to land George right now, with new lead executive Magic Johnson moving fast to fill that superstar hole that Kobe Bryant left behind, only makes these next two days all the more compelling.

Bird is known to be searching for options that would ease George's concerns, inquiring about players like Philadelphia's Jahlil Okafor, the Sacramento Kings' Arron Afflalo, Portland's Allen Crabbe and Ed Davis. Yet if he can't make significant moves, and if the Pacers (29-28, sixth in the Eastern Conference) seem destined to tread water while George ponders the notion of heading West, then maybe it's time for Bird to turn the page on the Paul George era.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...ers-lakers-magic-johnson-larry-bird/98261522/

Paul George would like to stay in Indiana but only if he gets help. If not he is going to bolt to the Lakers. The Celtics are also concerned that if they would trade for George that would also become a rental.

 

[gutshot]

Pacers need help? All it would take is a 1st round pick and Okafor is all yours, Larry.

 

[Bread]

WOW. according to Skip Bayless..Kings wanted Brandon Ingram for DeMarcus Cousins STRAIGHT up. Holy shit, really Mitch and Jim Buss? You guys said No to that??? If this is true of course.

 

[Jarate]

Pacers Get:

Jahlil Okafor
Richaun Holmes
Timothe Luwawu - Cabarot
Sixers First Rounder 2018 (Top 10 Protected)
Kings 2019 Pick (Top 3 protected)

Sixers Get:
Paul George

Who says no?

 

[Gigglepoo]

Is Magic going to get credit when PG13 goes to the Lakers?

 

[Bread]

Pacers Get:

Jahlil Okafor
Richaun Holmes
Timothe Luwawu - Cabarot
Sixers First Rounder 2018 (Top 10 Protected)
Kings 2019 Pick (Top 3 protected)

Sixers Get:
Paul George

Who says no?

Even your god Hinkie couldn't get the Pacers to accept that

 

[Mortemis]

I'm down to trade with the Pacers.

Pacers get: Nick Young, Tarik Black

Lakers get their 2017 first round pick.

PG trade can wait until the offseason, if a deal is even on the table. Win now! Lmao

 

[Line_HTX]

Oh crap. Paul George is gonna be a steal for somebody.



LOL, Mort. Do y'all even have a shot at winning now and getting swept in the 1st Round?

 

[Jarate]

TJ McConnell
Robert Covington
Paul George
Ben Simmons
Joel Embiid

Bench Unit
Sergio Rodriguez
Nik Stauskas
Dario Saric
Ersan Illyasova
Nerlens Noel

LET'S GET IT DONE

 

[FZZ]

Paul George at the Lakers would be kinda cool I guess

I want Ingram to come into his own already, also give Dlo minutes now Luke smh

 

[jbug617]

Craziest rumor so far and it's from Isola. Dame Lillard to the Bucks. Jabari would be in the package.

Wildest rumor: Damian Lillard to Bucks for in a deal that could include Jabari Parker....tough to believe. Parker is on 2nd knee surgery.

https://twitter.com/fisolanydn/status/834485136334979079

 

[Bread]

Craziest rumor so far and it's from Isola. Dame Lillard to the Bucks. Jabari would be in the package.

https://twitter.com/fisolanydn/status/834485136334979079

isolol

 

[Randolph Freelander]

I think LeBron would call that one "trash."

 

[Tom Penny]

Craziest rumor so far and it's from Isola. Dame Lillard to the Bucks. Jabari would be in the package.

https://twitter.com/fisolanydn/status/834485136334979079

Knees are overrated.

 

[gutshot]

TJ McConnell
Robert Covington
Paul George
Ben Simmons
Joel Embiid

Bench Unit
Sergio Rodriguez
Nik Stauskas
Dario Saric
Ersan Illyasova
Nerlens Noel

LET'S GET IT DONE

Nah. I'd rather keep our picks and try to build a super team through the draft.

 

[Mortemis]

Oh crap. Paul George is gonna be a steal for somebody.



LOL, Mort. Do y'all even have a shot at winning now and getting swept in the 1st Round?

Win now for the pacers. Lol

 

[Lionel Richie]

Paul George would like to stay in Indiana but only if he gets help. If not he is going to bolt to the Lakers. The Celtics are also concerned that if they would trade for George that would also become a rental.

If he wants a title, why would he consider signing with the current Lakers?

 

[Into the Light]

Haha Jim has a lawyer. Good luck dude.

 

[gutshot]

Adrian Wojnarowski
@WojVerticalNBA
The Brooklyn Nets are trading Bojan Bogdanovic to the Washington Wizards, league sources tell @TheVertical.

Adrian Wojnarowski
@WojVerticalNBA
Nets are sending Bogdanovic and Chris McCullough to the Wizards for Andrew Nicholson and a 2017 first-round pick, sources tell @TheVertical.

Wizards loading up.

 

[Jacce]

If he wants a title, why would he consider signing with the current Lakers?

Who can say no to this smile?

 

[Bread]

Wizards loading up.

Nets get worse: Good
Wizards get better: Fuck

 

[gutshot]

Adam Himmelsbach
‏@AdamHimmelsbach
Hearing that there have still been no substantial talks between Celtics and either Pacers or Bulls this week.

Where is Ainge? Are we sure he didn't take the week off?

 

[Hyperactivity]

Stein says the Rockets are interested in Shumpert

Bless Morey!

Need moar trades.

Morey can't help himself

No way we're giving up Beverley, fuck that noise.

MOREY NOOO

Craziest rumor so far and it's from Isola. Dame Lillard to the Bucks. Jabari would be in the package.

https://twitter.com/fisolanydn/status/834485136334979079

r/nba has a good rule:

No Rumors from Frank Isola nor Ric Bucher

Wizards loading up.

That's a good deal for both. Wizards get bench help, Brooklyn get a pick and absorbs a bad contract

Oh, and Beverley is off the table now. THANK GOD.

 

[Into the Light]

Ingram I think has been offered to Indiana for PG.