Makes me feel better about the state of the Mavs.
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NBA OFFSEASON TALK- Where our favorite teams go shopping for tanks
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Makes me feel better about the state of the Mavs.
Does Ainge know a new 20 man roster rule that nobody else does?
Simmons is a joke as a talent evaluator, though he's generally pretty good at the team building/contracts piece.
I don't have any problem with the move because as you said it doesn't cost them anything. I'm just not terribly fond of the player and I hope he doesn't cost Mickey minutes. There were minutes to be had in OKC and he couldn't perform consistently. But he's only 23.
Celts looking good again. Smart has fairly clearly been the best summer league performer these last two weeks, and the rookies are all settling in very nicely. Hunter might not be as weak defensively as I was worried.
TheSadRanger
Banned
I guess
is official now, Cuban just announced the signing with what else......... cyber dust
Kind of feel weird that I said D Will was gonna end up with the mavs not to long ago :/
Honestly didn't expect it would happen this year tho
Kind of feel weird that I said D Will was gonna end up with the mavs not to long ago :/
Honestly didn't expect it would happen this year tho
I guessis official now, Cuban just announced the signing with what else......... cyber dust
Kind of feel weird that I said D Will was gonna end up with the mavs not to long ago :/
Honestly didn't expect it would happen this year tho
Dwill jj barea felton harris...
What a weird combo of pgs
Randolph Freelander
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Let Chandler go, get Deron Williams. Just like it was drawn up.
As Hinkie would say, trust the process.
As Hinkie would say, trust the process.
Safe to say they won the off-season.
RiggityRice
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word has it, lakers tried trading nick young just for cap space, no body wants him.opting to keep him. news at 11
SUMMER LEAGUE
But yeah, he's looked legit as hell so far. Frazier, Pat, and Crabbe too. This team is lottery bound but they're going to be fun. Well, more fun than the Lakers.
catpurrcat
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If Shaq can be traded then almost anyone can be
I stand by my statement cuz with KD and LBJ there's more marketing $ at stake and value in the team with those guys on the roster.AD? Just as talented. Hes alot like Tim Duncan - generational talent, but low on the brand recognition. And he therefore doesn't add hundreds of millions of $ to franchise value like LBJ and KD do.
If the cavs fail to win the championship for thee next 3 years,4 years, 5 years even, still zero chance they move LBJ. Same with KD. (You could say OKC is already in that situation). Too valuable in ball and business. AD is missing the latter. (Until he gets deep into the playoffs, which would be awesome).
ZeroMaverick
Member
Tyreke Evans should come to Houston.
Wtf, dude play just exactly like Harden and useless without dominating the ball.. yeah exactly what the Rox lacking right.
TheSadRanger
Banned
We wouldn't have had the cap space to sign Deron if Deandre had decided to come without making some moves to clear space.
Now if Cuban had decided to help out the Clippers with a S&T to get Hibbert to them and move Felton in the process than it would be a different story.
But no, Cubes had to be a spiteful bitch when Deandre initially said yes and told the Clippers to go F themselves when they asked for help to get Hibbert :/
And we all know how that went..... :/
I honestly don't think the Clippers would have gone after Jordan if Cubes had accommodated them in getting Hibbert either. I really think they would have been fine with Hibbert after the hack a jordan crap in the semis considering Hibbert is a 75% career FT shooter.
If Shaq can be traded then almost anyone can be
AD? Just as talented. Hes alot like Tim Duncan - generational talent, but low on the brand recognition. And he therefore doesn't add hundreds of millions of $ to franchise value like LBJ and KD do.
If the cavs fail to win the championship for thee next 3 years,4 years, 5 years even, still zero chance they move LBJ. Same with KD. (You could say OKC is already in that situation). Too valuable in ball and business. AD is missing the latter. (Until he gets deep into the playoffs, which would be awesome).
Are you comparing Davis in his prime top 3 player in the league to Shaq near the tail end of his career, lots of issues with Kobe getting traded to Miami ? Then you mention Tim Duncan like he was ever trad-able? No offence but this post is full of craziness.
LyleLanley
Banned
Praise the lord.
ZeroMaverick
Member
Maybe so Harden can rest more during games?
Edit: Paul George should come to Houston then.
It's not like these dudes can't play the 4 if they have to. Harden does it all of the time.
LyleLanley
Banned
I think Anthony Davis, LeBron and KD should come to the Celtics.
ZeroMaverick
Member
See, that's the right way to think!
But seriously. What's keeping him there? 3 million? Larry Bird?
LyleLanley
Banned
About 54 million over the next three years with an option year after that.
ZeroMaverick
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TangoAlphaLima
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Larry Birds not walking through that door
(he works for the Pacers)
(he's already there)
(okay, he could be coming, I have no idea what he's doing)
Starphoenix
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You already have Dwight, Harden and Threeza. What more do you need?
ZeroMaverick
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Whatever it takes to win
Josh Smith, the human roulette wheel
Ninja Scooter
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Rondo about to return the favor by stealing from the Kings
CassidyIzABeast
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James Ennis gotta go. Still cant dribble and he cant shoot either apparently.
bone_and_sinew
breaking down barriers in gratuitous nudity
He somehow looks worse in summer league than he did in real NBA games. I'm for keeping Josh Richardson on the roster instead of stashing him like we did Ennis and not cutting TJ. Napier needs to raise his trade value.
People are turning on Russell too quick. He wasn't killing teams in college because of athletic ability, he was killing them due to craftiness. The game is faster now, even in summer league. It takes a little time for crafty players to adjust. He might not be an above the rim athlete like Herzonja, but the true test of his abilities will be when he gets comfortable with the speed of the game. Curry early on played a lot more off the ball than he does now.
What does worry me with Russell is the passing. I know the game is faster for him, but the passing has looked ugly.
What does worry me with Russell is the passing. I know the game is faster for him, but the passing has looked ugly.
Officerrob
Banned
Most of what Russell has shown in Vegas is concerning, he just looks poor. Turnovers, poor shooting (1-13 from 3 point range), lack of athleticism, out of control drives to the basket, etc. The Lakers got too cute when they passed over Okafor
LyleLanley
Banned
As much as I'd love for Russell to be a bust it's far too early to say the Lakers made the wrong choice.
Ninja Scooter
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Way too early to judge a guy in any way, and way too small of a sample size. These guys just joined their respective organizations less than a month ago. Summer League is fun but I wouldn't gauge anything meaningful from it. I mean, quick off the top of your head can you remember if your favorite players tore it up or stunk it up during their respective summer leagues?
Yeah its Summer League, but the worst thing that can concern you is when player look really out of place with bigger and stronger competition, which Russell showing. He looks outmatched
I mean KAT and Okafor also doesn't shake the world, but you looks to these guy.. they belong in the NBA, they have the body and already stand on their own foot.
I agree tho its too early to judge, but that's mean Russell need to humble a bit and put a lot more workload before season started.
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
Jesus, the Lakers absolutely collapsed after Anderson stuffed Tarik. Lakers had really good momentum up until that moment too...
Russell has had some decision making problems to say the fucking least thus far. All of these mistakes are things you learn and grow from though. The most surprising thing from his game thus far is his ability to play serviceable defense.
Speaking of defense, Julius Randle seems to have no interest in playing it. I mean God damn, dude puts in no effort on that end of the floor... None. His potential on offense looks really promising though.
All in all I see plenty of potential here.
Russell has had some decision making problems to say the fucking least thus far. All of these mistakes are things you learn and grow from though. The most surprising thing from his game thus far is his ability to play serviceable defense.
Speaking of defense, Julius Randle seems to have no interest in playing it. I mean God damn, dude puts in no effort on that end of the floor... None. His potential on offense looks really promising though.
All in all I see plenty of potential here.
LyleLanley
Banned
"The #Sacramento #Kings say forward Luc Mbah a Moute failed his physical, so his contract is voided." - @InsideHoops
He probably injured himself to get out of playing for the Kings.
He probably injured himself to get out of playing for the Kings.
Dreams-Visions
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Cavs find a backup SF yet?
Andrew Korenchkin
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Why didn't the Clippers hire this guy?
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/3dipmj/here_are_the_results_of_fansubmitted_redesigns_of/
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/3dipmj/here_are_the_results_of_fansubmitted_redesigns_of/
tiggerkiddo
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That's really slick.
ZeroMaverick
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I can't fucking believe that Josh Smith is going to the fucking Clippers.
WAIT. What if this means we're trading for Ty Lawson and Kenneth Faried?!?!
WAIT. What if this means we're trading for Ty Lawson and Kenneth Faried?!?!
I know...I know..
MetalFearSolid
Banned
Clippers scared of Josh Smith so they signed him.
Clippers really improved this off-season.
Clippers really improved this off-season.
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