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[Ninja Scooter]

So we're going to have put up with a full season of folks acting like the Cavs are an unbeatable team now?

I thought last year was bad enough with folks doing that for the Warriors. Shrug.

The bandwagon is overflowing with lifelongs. Get used to it.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Tripe Ls among us

 

[darkwing-buck]

Damn everyone is getting paid. Dawn of a new era.

 

[Face it Tiger..]

So we're going to have put up with a full season of folks acting like the Cavs are an unbeatable team now?

I thought last year was bad enough with folks doing that for the Warriors. Shrug.

Personally I thought the Raptors should have got James Johnson to straight up goon LeBron and break his shoulder or something.

only way they would've won.

 

[TheSadRanger]

Time to begin the tank Mavs fans, have fun in GS Dirk ;_;

 

[qcf x2]

... the guy hasnt played a minute in the NBA. He's also about 7 inches shorter than Delly (really its probably closer to like 9, Felder is a midget). Delly was a really good player - hes a perfect fit for Milwaukee.

Doesn't matter if he's played a minute or 10 yrs, he's gonna be a better player. They still have Mo Williams, no need to have 4 point guards when the offense doesn't even run thru the position to begin with. Congrats to Dellavedova for getting paid, but Lebron summed it up nicely... basically, thanks for the contribution, laterz.

That's nice, they still won't beat LeBron.

Probably right, but they did drop two games to the Raptors. Pacers starting 5 > Toronto starting 5.

 

[darkside31337]

Time to begin the tank Mavs fans, have fun in GS Dirk ;_;

I still can't see Dirk actually leaving but he really should. Cuban has done a lousy job getting talent around him for most of his career, the last couple offseasons being total busts.

 

[Face it Tiger..]

Doesn't matter if he's played a minute or 10 yrs, he's gonna be a better player. They still have Mo Williams, no need to have 4 point guards when the offense doesn't even run thru the position to begin with. Congrats to Dellavedova for getting paid, but Lebron summed it up nicely... basically, thanks for the contribution, laterz.




Probably right, but they did drop two games to the Raptors. Pacers starting 5 > Toronto starting 5.

I'll take an avy bet if you are willing to back it up pal.

If the Raptors meet the Pacers again in the playoffs next year, and win: you wear an avatar for a month of my choosing.. vice-versa if the other one happens.

 

[Bread]

was it jarate saying that delly was getting $15m+?

 

[Jarate]

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE POWER RANKINGS

1. THE CLEVELAND LEBRONS
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. POWER GAP
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2. Toronto Raptors
3. Miami Heat
4. Indiana Pacers
5. Detroit Pistons
6. Boston Celtics
7. Charlotte Hornets
8. Hawks? Once they lose all their players in FA though, it's Milwaukee Bucks

was it jarate saying that delly was getting $15m+?

I thought he could get more, but tbf, mozgov got 16 mil per year and Solomon Hill got 11 mil per year, and both are way worse players then Delly. Delly picked a great team though with the Bucks since Delly wont handle the ball, but I will eat the crow, lob your insults at me

 

[TheSadRanger]

I still can't see Dirk actually leaving but he really should. Cuban has done a lousy job getting talent around him for most of his career, the last couple offseasons being total busts.

There was an article on one of the Mavs boards about how the only time Dirk was playing with another all star teammate (who was selected to be an all star while on the mavs) was Stackhouse and Nash ;_;

 

[darkside31337]

There was an article on one of the Mavs boards about how the only time Dirk was playing with another all star teammate (who was selected to be an all star while on the mavs) was Stackhouse and Nash ;_;

Cuban letting Chandler walk after they won the title... was something. Dirk should have bailed after that but his loyalty is insane.

 

[Bread]

I thought he could get more, but tbf, mozgov got 16 mil per year and Solomon Hill got 11 mil per year, and both are way worse players then Delly. Delly picked a great team though with the Bucks since Delly wont handle the ball, but I will eat the crow, lob your insults at me

ha ha ha you speculated wrong i am the champion!

 

[Jarate]

There was an article on one of the Mavs boards about how the only time Dirk was playing with another all star teammate (who was selected to be an all star while on the mavs) was Stackhouse and Nash ;_;

I though Finley and Van Excel would be all stars at some point?

 

[TheSadRanger]

I though Finley and Van Excel would be all stars at some point?

My bad, Finley actually was with Dirk. Finley was an all star in 2000 and 2001. Exel though was an all star during the Lakers before he was traded to Dallas.

 

[qcf x2]

I'll take an avy bet if you are willing to back it up pal.

If the Raptors meet the Pacers again in the playoffs next year, and win: you wear an avatar for a month of my choosing.. vice-versa if the other one happens.

Agreed, that's easy money.

 

[darkside31337]

Rockets meeting with Ryan Anderson. Man this needs to happen. So glad Pringles is back in the league, Rockets will be entertaining if nothing else. Probably nothing else.

 

[Gigglepoo]

That's nice, they still won't beat LeBron.

Dude, we're talking about the Pacers. They're from Indiana. They don't have championship aspirations. I love this organization because we compete every year, almost always make the playoffs, and get to the ECF more than any other team in the East (outside of Miami). So, yeah, we're not winning the championship, but it will be an entertaining season where they win 50 games and challenge in the playoffs. As a Pacers fan, that's all I can ask for.

 

[Face it Tiger..]

Agreed, that's easy money.

alright, cool.

 

[Jarate]

My bad, Finley actually was with Dirk. Finley was an all star in 2000 and 2001. Exel though was an all star during the Lakers before he was traded to Dallas.

Kind of surprising that that team never won a chip, but then I remember the Lakers existed during that time

I was always a big fan of their team though during that time period. Finley, Dirk, and Exel File were all very fun to watch.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE POWER RANKINGS

1. THE CLEVELAND LEBRONS
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.
.
. POWER GAP
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2. Toronto Raptors
3. Miami Heat
4. Indiana Pacers
5. Detroit Pistons
6. Boston Celtics
7. Charlotte Hornets
8. Hawks? Once they lose all their players in FA though, it's Milwaukee Bucks



I thought he could get more, but tbf, mozgov got 16 mil per year and Solomon Hill got 11 mil per year, and both are way worse players then Delly. Delly picked a great team though with the Bucks since Delly wont handle the ball, but I will eat the crow, lob your insults at me

Backup PGs are going to get less than backup bigs and swingmen. Just the nature of demand.

 

[darkwing-buck]

How did the Mavs lose out on Whiteside? Thought they were close to getting him.

 

[Face it Tiger..]

How did the Mavs lose out on Whiteside? Thought they were close to getting him.

Miami gave him the max he clamored for.

 

[darkside31337]

Backup PGs are going to get less than backup bigs and swingmen. Just the nature of demand.

Teams are still paying FAs like its the old NBA way more than it actually is. Its weird seeing bench bigs who are total stiffs getting paid big money.

But I guess it also just has a lot to do with this FA pool. Incredibly thin at guard in general.

 

[Jarate]

Backup PGs are going to get less than backup bigs and swingmen. Just the nature of demand.

I think Delly will start for the Bucks with Giannis doing the ballhandling duties since they dont really have a good player to pair with him at the guard spot. MCW can't shoot, but should be a good player on the second unit (kind of like ET but with better defense, but worse offense)

Im hoping the Sixers get Jamal Crawford too this offseason. He'd be a great fit alongside simmons, really good off the ball shooter. I also fully expect us to max Barnes and get him, because I don't see the Warriors matching unless they are really desperate for him.

Okafor/Noel/Embiid
Simmons/Saric/Holmes
Barnes/Covington/Grant
Crawford/Luwawu/Stauskas
Bayless/McConnel

This team could easily win 30 games imo. Even if we lose out on Barnes and Crawford, our lineup could possibly hit 30 wins this year if Okafor gets any better and Simmons plays well as a rookie.

How did the Mavs lose out on Whiteside? Thought they were close to getting him.

If you were a FA what would make you want to go play for the Mavs? They have no chance at a title. Cuban needs to call up Hinkie imo

Teams that should go full Hinkie:

Mavericks, Nets, Knicks, Bulls, and Kings

 

[darkwing-buck]

Miami gave him the max he clamored for.

Ahh I see, is the heat still making a run for Durant? Don't see how it works with Hassan getting the max now unless they have the cap space for it

 

[jbug617]

Conley is getting the max from Memphis.

 

[panthapanda]

Ahh I see, is the heat still making a run for Durant? Don't see how it works with Hassan getting the max now unless they have the cap space for it

They could probably unload some contracts like McRoberts and then sign Wade over the cap.

 

[Crimson_Echidna]

How did the Mavs lose out on Whiteside? Thought they were close to getting him.

Same reason no other major FA will go to Dallas; at best, you're looking at being the 5th best team in West. That was just Whiteside's way of convincing the Heat not give him a Below-the-max contract.

 

[Jarate]

 

[Ninja Scooter]

I think Delly will start for the Bucks with Giannis doing the ballhandling duties since they dont really have a good player to pair with him at the guard spot. MCW can't shoot, but should be a good player on the second unit (kind of like ET but with better defense, but worse offense)

PG position is pretty deep around the league though so for a lot of teams he'd be a backup/rotation guard. Same with Lin. This is what determines his market. The Bucks aren't going to pay him more than they have to.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Conley is getting the max from Memphis.

One hundred, fifty three million fuckin' dollars

Why didnt my parents force me to play baksetball when I was younger man

 

[darkside31337]

remember when mike conley and greg oden were on the same team in college

wonder what hes doing these days

 

[Ninja Scooter]

They could probably unload some contracts like McRoberts and then sign Wade over the cap.

I think unless they get KD to agree to like $18 million a year they have to renounce Wade's rights to get him.

 

[Jarate]

remember when mike conley and greg oden were on the same team in college

wonder what hes doing these days

Probably trying to get his Social Security check from the government

or with the other jokes

He got drafted 10th by the Bucks

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

They could probably unload some contracts like McRoberts and then sign Wade over the cap.

Ship McBob to who ever will take him and send Dragic to Houston

 

[LyleLanley]

Isaiah is part of the group going to Atlanta to meet with Horford tonight.

 

[TheFatOne]

Isaiah is part of the group going to Atlanta to meet with Horford tonight.

If they could snatch Horford tonight they would be able to put a decent pitch to KD tomorrow. Let's hope they can get them both.

 

[Furyous]

Conley is getting the max from Memphis.

27 MILLION A YEAR MY DUDE... 27 GOTDAMN MILLION A YEAR...

*hugs a fox cub*

Lebron is going to demand 40 per. The Thunder need all $251.7 million to pay KD next offseason if he signs a one year deal with them. I've been meh on all the news but this deserves some reflection. This is MLB money we're talking about here.

 

[Cheebo]

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE POWER RANKINGS

1. THE CLEVELAND LEBRONS
.
.
.
. POWER GAP
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.
.
2. Toronto Raptors
3. Miami Heat
4. Indiana Pacers
5. Detroit Pistons
6. Boston Celtics
7. Charlotte Hornets
8. Hawks? Once they lose all their players in FA though, it's Milwaukee Bucks



I thought he could get more, but tbf, mozgov got 16 mil per year and Solomon Hill got 11 mil per year, and both are way worse players then Delly. Delly picked a great team though with the Bucks since Delly wont handle the ball, but I will eat the crow, lob your insults at me

I mostly agree with yours, I'd say:

1. Cleveland
2. Toronto
3. Indiana
4. Miami
5. Detroit
6. Boston
7. Bucks (assuming Atlanta continues to lose everyone)
8. Charlotte

 

[spyder_ur]

Isaiah is part of the group going to Atlanta to meet with Horford tonight.

Yes and CelticsBlog reporting they will be offering the full 4 year max. Based on what's happened so far I think they have a real shot. The idea of Sullys minutes going to Horford makes me very...excited. I'm in regardless of what happens with Durant.

 

[Two Words]

How did the Mavs lose out on Whiteside? Thought they were close to getting him.

He never really cared to go to Dallas as long as Miami was gonna give him his money. Dallas was simply there as leverage. Real leverage too, no doubt. If the Heat passed on paying Whiteside, he was gonna go to Dallas.

 

[LyleLanley]

Yes and CelticsBlog reporting they will be offering the full 4 year max. Based on what's happened so far I think they have a real shot. The idea of Sullys minutes going to Horford makes me very...excited.

I've completely sold myself on this idea. He's a clear upgrade over anything we have and we'll still have max cap room next year.

 

[Stabby McSter]

He never really cared to go to Dallas as long as Miami was gonna give him his money. Dallas was simply there as leverage. Real leverage too, no doubt. If the Heat passed on paying Whiteside, he was gonna go to Dallas.

whiteside is a businessman, remember

 

[jbug617]

Isaiah is part of the group going to Atlanta to meet with Horford tonight.

Jae Crowder is going to be part of the KD pitch tomorrow.

 

[LyleLanley]

Jae Crowder is going to be part of the KD pitch tomorrow.

No way he passes up on the C's now.

 

[LyleLanley]

Come to Boston Al.

 

[qcf x2]

Supposedly Bird is trying to get Rudy Gay on the Pacers. Is this NBA2k?

 

[tiggerkiddo]

Expected much more. Seems not crazy

 

[LyleLanley]

It looks like Darrell Arthur and Dwight Howard got the same contract. I do not know what to make of this.

Edit:

Whoops, I got the numbers mixed up. Darrell is making $23M total.