LyleLanley
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These LeBron arguments will literally be the death of me.
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NBA Offseason |OT| "It's a complete shit move, but we're stuck with it now"
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I'm not sure he can defend anymore.
I can see Derozan being success in a similar role to Livingston, but supercharged.
Randolph Freelander
Member
The only way to stop a bad guy with a hot take is a good guy with a hot take.
Can the Blazers have him?! pretty pls!
Has the draft talk started around here yet? I just want Sabonis JR...no idea what Olshey could trade to get him tho
I would be shocked if he leaves the Raptors
I have some love towards a down-luck Greg Monroe actually. He's not a great rim protector but could be with the right environment. Good passer/dude too.
- I think Dwight could work in Portland.
- Whiteside's personality doesn't fit (and I'm touting D12)
- Horford is another LMA (no thanks)
I like Monroe too but what desperately need is a big man that can Defend the post. Whiteside would be absolutely perfect I think. Not sure if he would come tho.
ps: I agree on Dwight too. I think the organizational culture and Lillard's leadership style will suit him well
LyleLanley
Banned
But which one of those guys has the killer instinct?
I'm currently reading about the draft through draftsite.com as draftexpress.com doesn't seem to work. So a draft contains two rounds, and it says:
Does this mean, that when we start out round 2, the best team of last season gets to pick first? Or is it in the same order as round 1 (minus the lottery)?
And btw, there's only a lottery between the 3 last placed teams and only once right?
Does this mean, that when we start out round 2, the best team of last season gets to pick first? Or is it in the same order as round 1 (minus the lottery)?
And btw, there's only a lottery between the 3 last placed teams and only once right?
The worst team picks first in the second round.
The lottery takes the 14 teams that didn't make the playoffs and a drawing is held between all of them to decide the top three picks in the draft with records deciding the odds.
The draft lottery was already held last month and the Lakers got the second pick in the draft.
UnObtainium17
Member
I will just presume you think its marc because pau is like done. TT on a wheelchair can go down the floor faster and will still box is ass out. Imagine him trying to contain ynb/kd lobs to Adams or Ibaka.
LyleLanley
Banned
Hmm.
I like Middleton. Definitely can play multiple positions and shoot. His contract also goes down in money by year.
Hmm.
LyleLanley
Banned
I like him too, the 3rd pick seems high though.
I don't like any of the picks so I'm fine with a versatile guy that can drop 15-20 a game and can. Play SG SF and even PF in small ball. He's only 24 and locked up for years.
yup if we can't get butler then he's the next best thing available.
LyleLanley
Banned
Who would we move if we got Middleton?
Bradley + 3 for Middleton and 10 maybe? Then Danny can move up if Chriss slips.
I would not trade Bradley unless they get a pick back. Middleton had more potential than Bradley though. Not too many 6'8 SG in the league.
LyleLanley
Banned
I could be sold on this idea.
friskykillface
Banned
KD going to Rio, wish him the best of luck
not with playing but avoiding the virus, the revolution, the protests, the water
at least give the Cavs a call Ainge, cmon you know you want to do it
not with playing but avoiding the virus, the revolution, the protests, the water
at least give the Cavs a call Ainge, cmon you know you want to do it
Maybe go Gibson as a small ball 5? Depends what you think Mirotic's future is. If we can get Baldwin as PG, maybe get something for D Rose (Lopez?) - could be a decent team. Could go wings as Baldwin / Butler / Mirotic and bigs as Lopez / Gibson / Portis?
#3 in this draft isn't good enough for Love tbh. Especially now that Cleveland doesn't have to trade him.
Live in Seattle and went to several UW MBB games - I'm torn on him. Could be good but needs to be on the right team. Think he could be awesome on a Boston or Denver / team that can develop players.
Hmm.
I think Danny should trade those picks while people overvalue them. 1st Rd picks are starting to get overvalued as pendulum swings maybe a little too far + existing contracts are all going to be steals in the current cap situation. Maybe trade #3 + Brooklyn pick (or pick swap if possible) for a Blake griffin perhaps? Maybe try to pry Butler from Chicago?
Gully State
Member
Ainge wants to move Bradley? The guy is a stud on perimeter defense.
LyleLanley
Banned
I like Bradley but I'd move him if we can package him with picks/players to get a star before his contract's up and he gets paid.
GMs are notorious for overvaluing their own players, (Celtics included), and the problem is that none of the Celtics players are flat out "take over a team" stars. Stevens being such a good coach actually hurts Ainge in that respect. They see the Celtics offers and think they are (to borrow a Simmons phrase) pu-pu platters. Lots of solid guys - but no one who can take you to the top.
he's a stud but the team is guard heavy and he has the best trade value.
No way, Bradley's outstanding perimeter D alone is more valuable than what Middleton brings (which is primarily shooting/scoring), let alone tacking 3 on with that. Bradley's shooting isn't that far behind Middleton either. That's a bad trade imo.
If they can get Noel/Okafor though, and land that anchor C, that's a much better deal.
Anyway, word is that the Raps may be locked onto Sabonis @ 9 and I'm not sure it'll be a good move. He may have a high floor with his motor/nose for boards, but his short te-rex arms/lack of athleticism really put me off of him becoming anything more than a bench mob-tier player in the league. And I think you should aspire for more in the lottery. And I'm not sure he's a good fit next to JV.
But it's not like Skal/Ellenson/Davis/Poetl are perfect prospects either... I hope someone in that top 8 (probably Jaylen Brown?) drops.
If they can get Noel/Okafor though, and land that anchor C, that's a much better deal.
Anyway, word is that the Raps may be locked onto Sabonis @ 9 and I'm not sure it'll be a good move. He may have a high floor with his motor/nose for boards, but his short te-rex arms/lack of athleticism really put me off of him becoming anything more than a bench mob-tier player in the league. And I think you should aspire for more in the lottery. And I'm not sure he's a good fit next to JV.
But it's not like Skal/Ellenson/Davis/Poetl are perfect prospects either... I hope someone in that top 8 (probably Jaylen Brown?) drops.
CherryWoodFuton
Member
He'd be a fool otherwise.
I mean OKC was a win away from a 2nd Finals appearance
Plus he's gonna get paid with the cap going up
Randolph Freelander
Member
Do not believe their lies.
I'm increasingly of the opinion that sports reporters' "sources" are really just them talking to each other.
I think some of them are plugged in, but I have don't know Isola at all so tough to gauge.
LyleLanley
Banned
In a shocking turn of events Philly has apparently told Simmons he's their guy.
Randolph Freelander
Member
I guess I have to root for him to bust now. Darn shame, that is, but what I am going to do?
They can't go wrong with either him or Ingram imo. Two more days to go
LyleLanley
Banned
It's Philly, something will go wrong.
Randolph Freelander
Member
I need LA to trade their pick because I don't want to have any rooting interest in the Lakers.
(Trade Ryan Kelly, too.)
(Trade Ryan Kelly, too.)
Bradley had basically reached his ceiling already Middleton has not. That is the difference. I've seen Bradley's whole career and the things he can't do well Create his own shots and plamaking are basically the same and barely improved. I would swap 3 and Bradley for Middleton Bucks pick.
LeBron was LeBron without the killer instinct for the first ten years of his career. You can learn when and how to take over games.