On one hand I think the Cs won this deal, but when you look at it from another angle the Cs won this deal. At least both my teams did well.
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What are you CNN with this both sides bullshit
friskykillface
Banned
Jaylen X Taytum can be the new better crowder
Haloid1177
Banned
Brooklyn pick seems like a bit much.
MegaManTrigger
Banned
Oof that Unprotected BK pick is expensive, but Cavs needed it. They have no 1st rounders until 2020.
LyleLanley
Banned
I think there is blame on both sides.
Yeah Jae is good but I think he had to go to make room for Jayson Brownum.
BlackGhost
Banned
Anyone got the mock up of IT in the new Cavs jersey ;_;
One of biggest concerns with Tatum is if he can defend either forward position at the NBA level so...
In the short term at least neither of them will be replacing Crowder though.
The chances of the Nets making the playoffs are very low IMO.
The stage is set
Cleveland makes the 2018 finals, gets swept by the Golden State Warriors. LeBron frustrated with losing in the Finals and Gilbert's ties to Trump, leaves and signs with Los Angeles alongside Paul George.
In the 2019 playoffs with no one left in the east the Celtics make an easy trip to the Finals.
Lakers and Warriors have an intense 7 game series but ultimately Lakers win out.
LeBron and Kyrie reunited in the Finals, opposing teams
Celtics vs. Lakers
Lonzo dunks on Kyrie and Lakers sweep Celtics in 4
:,)
Cleveland makes the 2018 finals, gets swept by the Golden State Warriors. LeBron frustrated with losing in the Finals and Gilbert's ties to Trump, leaves and signs with Los Angeles alongside Paul George.
In the 2019 playoffs with no one left in the east the Celtics make an easy trip to the Finals.
Lakers and Warriors have an intense 7 game series but ultimately Lakers win out.
LeBron and Kyrie reunited in the Finals, opposing teams
Celtics vs. Lakers
Lonzo dunks on Kyrie and Lakers sweep Celtics in 4
:,)
Randolph Freelander
Member
Kyrie is a long-term upgrade over Isaiah. If nothing more, because it's two years compared to 1 and he's younger so if they back up the money truck for Irving, it makes more sense.
We'll see where the draft pick lands and who it turns into.
Of course, the Cavs will be fine next year as long as Thomas is healthy, but after next summer, watch out.
BlackGhost
Banned
FZZ, if you don't get.....
I'd put them above very low. 35 wins is going to get the 8 seed. If Russell gets himself together that's attainable.
Chicago, Indy, and Atl are out. Miami and Charlotte will take two of those spots. Depends on Philly.
Jesus I just realized Nets went 20-62 last year. Never mind. LOL AINGE
Michael Porter Jr. sweepstakes just got more interesting.
Kyrie at his age and size > having to max out a 5-8 guard approaching 30.
Having said that, this seems like an insane overpay by Ainge. Doubly so when you look at what Jimmy Butler and Paul George went for.
darkwing-buck
Member
Randolph Freelander
Member
First celtic on the cover since KG in 2k9.
Those were good commercials, too.
BlackGhost
Banned
JR when he sees IT is a Cav
Butler PG was a timing thing because they wanted Hayward too and the a Pacers cock blocked them
Wow. Didn't expect this to happen. If you told me the C's could get Kyrie without giving up Marcus Smart or Terry Rozier I would have thought you'd be lying
You could also get the edition with all time celtic great Shaq.
You could also get the edition with all time celtic great Shaq.
we get it if it's 2-5, that's how
Well they also have Lakers / Kings farm league.
Just not sure why they would have to give up this much for Kyrie. There hasn't been anything reported remotely close to this, so it's weird that Ainge threw this much onto the table. Didn't have to to beat other offers.
Of course if a report does come out in the near future about some other big offer we didn't know about then that changes it, but as of now it looks like way too much imo.
BlackGhost
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Oops, my bad
Still risky but I hope the rest of the West shits on the Lakers that much
They did overpay . I'm not sure it's massive but they did overpay. I'm over it and hope Brad can work his magic with him. If IT and guys like Evan Turnover and Crawford are a sign then Kyrie is going to do work...
That's true. Kyrie will do really well I think. Still hasn't even hit his peak most likely.They did overpay . I'm not sure it's massive but they did overpay. I'm over it and hope Brad can work his magic with him. If IT and guys like Evan Turnover and Crawford are a sign then Kyrie is going to do work...
slightconfuse
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Woj
The assets did it!!
LyleLanley
Banned
BG & Bread, we did it.
The bottom of the East is gonna be a mess, I wouldn't bet on any one team being the worst so it's not too bad.
The bottom of the East is gonna be a mess, I wouldn't bet on any one team being the worst so it's not too bad.
friskykillface
Banned
Damn, should have bought tickets last week
You better be right or Danny is in trouble. I will fight his ass, I'm serious. Tell him to meet me where the hill top used to be if it's top 3.
edit- top 5 even. AYTON AND BAMBA
friskykillface
Banned
I always envisioned Jaylen x Taytum having a competitive fight for the starting spot , going back and forth throughout the season.
LyleLanley
Banned
Lyle why do you always forget about me
Our C...
My bad 😘
That spot has to be Jaylens at least to start. Also, does this mean they're down to 14 roster spots filled?
BlackGhost
Banned
Is it possible the Great C alliance has finally gone too far 🤔🤔🤔