I'm not envious of the Knicks. Not yet anyways.
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Vault Dweller 111
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I dont see a scenario where Tatum isn't a good scorer in the league at the very least.
Him today, and Fultz yesterday have really impressed. This rookie class is gonna be good.
Him today, and Fultz yesterday have really impressed. This rookie class is gonna be good.
Mitchell better than all of them
Or Orlando. But there aren't many worse-off teams.
slightconfuse
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Miami getting the shoulder breaker is a good move
Roland_Gunner
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Pau was fine last year. One of the best passers on the team and plays smart defense despite his physical limits.
And Diaw. And Bruce Bowen.
Cornbread78
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https://twitter.com/alanhahn/status/883130919518957569
Ryan Kelly's contract becomes guaranteed tomorrow
Alan Hahn said:
Ryan Kelly's contract becomes guaranteed tomorrow
Lionel Richie
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Pau was good off the bench. A defensive liability in today's league but aren't complaining about his efforts, especially on the offensive end of the floor.
Lamarcus' problem is that he's just a huge abnormally in today's league. A big man who hasn't got killer post moves, who shoots long 2s and doesn't really shoot 3s. This is the sort of guy who'd give Daryl Morey a heart attack.
He's struggled here a bit and he settles too much right at the wing and goes to the one foot fade away. He's airballed a few due to struggling to create separation. Good defenders will quickly lock him down if he doesn't diversify a bit.
He wouldn't do his old soulmate like that, would he??
Wait, did the Rockets hire a new coach? I must have missed that news. Hmmm
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Bzdelick is our coach when it comes to defense.
Hey, we WERE top 10 in defensive efficiency post-ASB. It could happen yet, especially if we lose ryno.
Hortford will just have to slide under him on a jumper before his shoulder gets pulled
unknownstranger
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Found it funny how many Celtics fans were banking on him starting this year.
davidwhangchoi
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wow Heat got a shoulder dislocator for 50 mil
What's funny? He's 20 years old. The Celts aren't relying on him but hopefully he can burn some minutes and grow.
I've had mixed feelings about his play in summer league. I don't think he looks slow though, just a bit tentative. That makes sense. We'll see.
Same. Those hype columns about him and guerschon are the same kinda stuff we see all the time about prospects.
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https://twitter.com/jsports_ent/status/883147636236308480
Holy fucking shit it's happening
@JSports_ent said:
Holy fucking shit it's happening
No one thought he would start
BlackGhost
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Wut deal?.......
been away all day......
Ninja Scooter
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LeBron to Houston for Ryan Anderson
Vault Dweller 111
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Mitchell just ended Tatums career in two straight plays.
I kind of love the Gay-SA fit. He's legitimately talented, but has never found a spot to make it work. If it's anywhere, it will be San Antonio.
I don't get how Melo fits on Houston at all. 3 half court, ball dominant players. And I'm a Melo believer, still.
OK. Mitchell looks awesome though.
The Salt Lake crowd is absolutely ridiculous acting like it's the finals, but it's kinda fun. Hard to blame them.
I don't get how Melo fits on Houston at all. 3 half court, ball dominant players. And I'm a Melo believer, still.
OK. Mitchell looks awesome though.
The Salt Lake crowd is absolutely ridiculous acting like it's the finals, but it's kinda fun. Hard to blame them.
Hyperactivity
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Portland, NYC, and Houston in trade talks. So far, names of Melo, Ryan Anderson, Harkless, and Meyers Leonard have been brought up.
davidwhangchoi
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Melo is going to get D'Antoni fired
BlackGhost
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Edit: 1. Thank you Hyper 2. Wtf
Ryan Anderson is younger then Lebron. So in one way, it seems we've done it. #Youngry
Chezzymann
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Id say a Harden/CP3/Melo/Ariza/Capela lineup is easily 60+ wins and could take golden state to at least 6 games
BlackGhost
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Ummmm Melo is suppose to be a Cav legend.....
we get nothing, good offseason fam
BlackGhost
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😒😒😒
Lionel Richie
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You got Kyle Korver back keeping that young core so they can grow together.
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Him as a small-ball 4, Olympic Melo shooting spot-up 3s and passing? I sorta want it.
Yeah, I have mixed feelings about it too, but this trade would likely get rid of our worst contract and get us Melo.
According to Jonathan Feigen, D'Antoni is happy with the idea of a reunion
Jonathan Feigen said:
https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/status/881265542304235525
Jonathan Feigen said:
Imo, looking at it, there are some seriously encouraging signs. Melo would come on to the team as the clear 3rd best player. If he's willing to waive his NTC for us, he likely recognizes that and would be fine in that role. Melo and D'Antoni also had friction over his role in the offense, with Melo at the time still a superstar that wanted to play at the 3. Although both he and Ariza and Tucker could share responsibilities between the two positions.
His defense would still be an issue, I don't know if Melo has historically upped his defense to better levels with a lesser offensive load. Well, of course it would improve, I'm just not sure he's a good defender as a tertiary scorer. On the other hand, he's better than Ryan Anderson.
I also feel like Melo after his whole terrible stay on the Knicks might have learned and been humbled and would now be more amicable with D'Antoni.
Another key factor - we get access to 1/2 the banana boat, and Wade is probably gonna get bought out this off-season. This is a little more out there, but if we got Wade on a vet's minimum and could then send a Morey+Harden+CP3/Melo/Wade recruiting party after LeBron... my god.
In any case, I might have mixed feelings on it, it might go badly, but if Morey goes for it than he has some confidence in it, and as he said, you have to take risks when it comes to this Warriors team.
detectiveconan1
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Michael Scotto ‏Verified account
Sources: Miami Heat and James Johnson have agreed to a 4-year, $60+ million deal.
7:59 PM - 6 Jul 2017
Sources: Miami Heat and James Johnson have agreed to a 4-year, $60+ million deal.
7:59 PM - 6 Jul 2017
davidwhangchoi
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I ought to Prison Break you!
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that was a good show.
Spurs trying to get that magic every team gets once they kick Gay out of town.
MetalFearSolid
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Wow! I like James Johnson but that is too much.
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https://twitter.com/MikeAScotto/status/883158491267039232
At least they got Dion and KO on good deals. JJ wanted the first and likely last major payday of his career.
https://twitter.com/sam_amick/status/883158799334252544
At least they got Dion and KO on good deals. JJ wanted the first and likely last major payday of his career.
https://twitter.com/sam_amick/status/883158799334252544
Sam Amick said:
CassidyIzABeast
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JJ agent talked Hayward out of coming to Miami so he could get 60M from the Heat.