Sounds a lot like the 2003-04 Lakers. Lebron, Melo and Wade will all be 15 year vets at that point with a lot of miles. Then expecting them to fight their way through the West and having enough energy to beat the best team in the east (Bucks/Sixers/Celtics/Wizards/????) Not sure i buy them as contenders.
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Sounds a lot like the 2003-04 Lakers. Lebron, Melo and Wade will all be 15 year vets at that point with a lot of miles. Then expecting them to fight their way through the West and having enough energy to beat the best team in the east (Bucks/Sixers/Celtics/Wizards/????) Not sure i buy them as contenders.
Oladipo hasn't shifted since year 1 and hasn't found his niche yet. He is Rudy Gay-lite at best.
Sabonis is feel good but not there or even close. Not nearly his Dad at the same age (look up the tapes holy shit).
15+20+26 =
Justin Jackson
Harry Giles
Caleb Swanigan
For a team with owners looking to sell why not look for a youth movement? Seems to be working for Philly in theory...
Role player: Harkless, Aminu, Turner, Leonard, Davis, Vonleh, Crabbe, Napier - these are decent role players at the very least. Following your logic there are 5 former lottery picks amongst these role players (Harkless missed the cut being drafted 15th).
Pritchard is still mad.
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https://twitter.com/IanBegley/status/881718170935021569
https://twitter.com/kg_nyk/status/881713416775360513
I'm not sure, does Morey shitpost on twitter when he's still working? I mean, I could see him doing exactly that, idk.
Don't forget that Portland traded 15 + 20 for 10. Pacers could have had Monk.
Ian Begley said:
https://twitter.com/kg_nyk/status/881713416775360513
I'm not sure, does Morey shitpost on twitter when he's still working? I mean, I could see him doing exactly that, idk.
Don't forget that Portland traded 15 + 20 for 10. Pacers could have had Monk.
panthapanda
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Hawks going to extend max offers to all remaining RFA!
Nobody is safe!!!!!!!
Nobody is safe!!!!!!!
excuse me while I cry myself to sleep for the next 5 years
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Millsap got so lowballed because every single competing team withdrawed. Atlanta never tried, phoenix took a look around them and decided tanking was a better idea, the rockets lacked space, the Timberwolves used up their space, the kings and Millsap didn't work out. Nuggets only had themselves to bid against.
But God damn that team option is a ridiculous get for the nuggets
But God damn that team option is a ridiculous get for the nuggets
Portland should have made a better offer. If those "youth movement" picks were so valuable why wouldn't Portland just package CJ + Bad contracts for PG, Monta and Jefferson. That would completely clear their Cap and give them a Mini Big 3. Along with a "youth movement" to compliment that.
Thats also a better deal then what OKC offered, and its better for Portland then being stuck as a treadmill team in the West with 2 stars who cant be on the floor at the same time without murdering their defense.
All GMs love the idea of picks, until they get to the draft and see the players those picks would get. Like i said before it was an insulting offer that was rightly rejected.
Oladipo was the best individual player any team offered and his Indiana connection further boosted his value. Indy were looking for a Star and OKC offered the closest thing to what they wanted plus the shot at a second star via Sabonis.
Portland offered one way players and Draft Busts plus picks that have questionable value. OKC basically offered Indy what New Orleans gave Sacramento for Cousins. Portland and Boston offered scraps that they didn't themselves want.
unknownstranger
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Denver's ceiling this year is like a 6th seed in the West but only 2 years for Millsap gives them a ton of flexibility. Teams got a bit smarter with Free Agency this year. There's still people getting overpaid but nothing as ridiculous as giving Noah, Deng and Mosgov 4 years and 60ish million.
Houston gonna be scary. The whole friggin West is gonna be scary. Lebron and IT might as well head over and cancel Eastern conference.
Btw, how's Ryan Anderson's defense nowadays? Good? Decent?
darkwing-buck
Member
is TJ Leaf any good
NBA League Pass is going to have 3 or 4 awesome games a night just in the Western Conference.
Must see teams in the West
GSW
SAS
HOU
OKC
MINN
DEN
UTA (if Hayward re-signs)
POR
Not a must see but with a good opponent it would probably be a fun watch
MEM
LAC
NOP
DAL
Will probably avoid most of their games
LAL
PHO
SAC
Must see teams in the West
GSW
SAS
HOU
OKC
MINN
DEN
UTA (if Hayward re-signs)
POR
Not a must see but with a good opponent it would probably be a fun watch
MEM
LAC
NOP
DAL
Will probably avoid most of their games
LAL
PHO
SAC
darkwing-buck
Member
noticeable lack of Big Ballers on that must watch list
Great game scheduled for tonight. Fultz vs Tatum. I'm also looking forward to hearing about how Ainge is either a genius or an idiot for trading out of the 1st pick after a single summer league game.
Been impressed with Detroit's young guys. Henry Ellenson looks like he's ready for some bench minutes on the big club. Kennard looks like a good offensive player, although I've yet to see him drive left successfully.
He can't do anything if he wants to sign Hayward. That has to happen first.
Caddywompus
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PHX probably just offered a reasonable 3yr/$66 while you only entertain SAC if they offered you something insane, Lucky for him DEN was willing to do that instead.
DEN in an odd spot where there entire team is pretty much an expiring contract. So they may not be done yet.
I was hoping Morey would find a way to use all those NGC and pry Wilson Chandler away.
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darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Already started! Jonathan Isaac looks really good, maybe he'll be the first young Magic player to actually not suck. Really impressed by Derrick Walton hope he gets a long look.
And you'll still probably safely make the playoffs
Fuck the Lakers and Lonzo Ball.
We all do it but Summer league means nothing. Just hope players stay healthy.
Cornbread78
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LyleLanley
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Yearly reminder: "Summer league cant tell you who can play, only who cant"
True Savior
Member
I forgot Rose existed.
Young Rose and Giannis...just imagine that combo.
Young Rose and Giannis...just imagine that combo.
Cornbread78
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darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
This aint the anime thread you dork. Also lol
That's insane.
Toronto this is your guy
True Savior
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What if the Nets go to the playoffs. How funny would that be?
friskykillface
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Ainge gonna do it
If Rose gets more than 20 million a season I'll laugh, I'd be cautious giving him 10 million tbh
He's got adidas money so don't feel bad for the guy
If Rose gets more than 20 million a season I'll laugh, I'd be cautious giving him 10 million tbh
He's got adidas money so don't feel bad for the guy
Ninja Scooter
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Lazy vs Crazy
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Since Melo doesn't seem to want to go to Boston, once Hayward signs with the Jazz Annie should get Rose. One year 20 million. Best available player.
Looks like he just realized Tatum and Jaylen play the same position
worrying about positions in 2017
BlackGhost
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Windy saying he thinks Billups is moving on?
I think Dan should interview David Griffin for the job. .... or Brian Windhorst 🤔
I think Dan should interview David Griffin for the job. .... or Brian Windhorst 🤔
Warriors trying to reach their final form as the Shaqin a Fool Dream Team.
Peter Ian Staker
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Unless they get him on the cheap without shedding any good assets to create space, no thanks.
Brogdon and Delly aren't ball dominant,can shoot the 3, defend and most importantly can stay on the floor.
Cornbread78
Member
Wow.
BlackGhost
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Ninja Scooter
Member
Chauncey chose the BIG3 over Cleve?