Ninja Scooter
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That's like $500k for every game he plays. Pass.
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NBA OFFSEASON TALK- Where our favorite teams go shopping for tanks
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That's like $500k for every game he plays. Pass.
LyleLanley
Banned
I'd kind of like Ainge to throw a gigantic contract his way just to fuck with the Heat a bit but I'd be worried that he'd accept it.
Randolph Freelander
Member
Yep. Assistant coach, sitting next to Tyronn Lue.
LyleLanley
Banned
He decided to play in Greece for Olympiacos.
Makes sense, they just need him in the finals. Go Wade, be with your bestie!
Offer him 3 years, $50 million to call his bluff.
yup i'd have no problem with it if we aren't getting a Jordan/Butler type talent.
bone_and_sinew
breaking down barriers in gratuitous nudity
Deng isn't what he used to be but he's still our best perimeter defender by far, a legitimate playoff 9 rotation player, and he'll be a great mentor to fellow Blue Devil Winslow. Two orders of business left for us, Wade and Dragic. Dragic is telling everyone he wants to stay, so that just really leaves Wade.
LA to Tdot would be very interesting, lets see Masai work his magic.
Highly doubting he leaves a contender with a billionaire crazy owner willing to spend.
Highly doubting he leaves a contender with a billionaire crazy owner willing to spend.
MetalFearSolid
Banned
Man now reports that Lakers are more intriguing to LMA than the Spurs. To think that the Lakers can actually get LMA and almost had Cousins.
Randolph Freelander
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Clippers have warning track power.
ratcliffja
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Hey on a windy day you never know. That windy day likely won't happen until CP3 is gone, though.
bone_and_sinew
breaking down barriers in gratuitous nudity
Tbh I think they get both. That Russell pick was so smart, gives 'em a ton of flexibility going forward.
Ninja Scooter
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There's been talk of a rift between Jordan and CP3/BLake because DeAndre feels like he should be a more focal part of the offense and wants to get more shine.
Ninja Scooter
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They don't have the assets to get DMC, especially not without dealing Russell. Still either LMA or Jordan would make me a happy camper. Would be nice if we could somehow shed Nick Young's worthless ass too to free up some salary to add another guy, someone like Danny Green or maybe Tyson Chandler at a discount, while still leaving enough cap space to make a run at Durant next offseason.
Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo 31m31 minutes ago
Spurs contingent is scheduled to meet with free agent forward LaMarcus Aldridge in L.A. on July 1 after arriving Tuesday, sources told Yahoo
Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo 29m29 minutes ago
Spurs coach Gregg Popovic, forward Tim Duncan & guard Tony Parker expected to attend LaMarcus Aldridge meeting, a source told Yahoo Sports.
Spurs contingent is scheduled to meet with free agent forward LaMarcus Aldridge in L.A. on July 1 after arriving Tuesday, sources told Yahoo
Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo 29m29 minutes ago
Spurs coach Gregg Popovic, forward Tim Duncan & guard Tony Parker expected to attend LaMarcus Aldridge meeting, a source told Yahoo Sports.
LyleLanley
Banned
Spurs with LMA is going to be so damn good.
MetalFearSolid
Banned
Timmy. Like he usually does.
Tiago has been hurt or just awful.
Baynes plays when Timmy is resting or taking days off.
catpurrcat
Member
Lol I couldn't believe it when I read Deng was 30. Wow he looks and plays like a much older gentleman lol.
Timmy is not a real 5 and I feel he's more comfortable playing the 4 too.
catpurrcat
Member
Probably not. But worth checking out.
-awesome liveable city (not just talking downtown either)
-privacy (not everyone wants to play in their home state, pressure, etc)
-country wide marketing opportunities (even Bargnianni got a pasta commercial lol)
-close team culture, family like
-weak east conference forwards, can prolong a career
-49 win team that would embrace him at his position
-he would be "the man" but still have Lowry and derozan take the pressure off
But cons are huge too. Spurs have winning culture. Mavs are fearless. Houston would be in west finals with or without him.
Don't see knicks and Lakers though. Knicks are rebuilding. Lake show is too similar to Portland (already has an overshadowing star, won't break 50 wins).
Houston (if they can pay him) and Toronto are best fits for him. Maybe spurs too but if Duncan and tony take paycuts to play there, in order to win, will LMA?
what is this, 2005? duncan can't cover PFs anymore. he's a center and aldridge would be perfect next to him.
CherryWoodFuton
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Lol yall can have him then
Enjoy having him in a suit for about 40% of the season
If I were Wade I would consider playing in China. He seems pretty popular there, has a shoe deal with Li-ning, and some Chinese team is willing to pay what he wants
MetalFearSolid
Banned
Well this is disappointing. Lakers you guys need a big man don't you? Lol Biyombo will contribute more than Howard did for your team. Lol
LyleLanley
Banned
Gasol is only meeting with the Grizz, so that settles that.
LyleLanley
Banned
I thought that was expected. Players like him are going to get huge deals now since they'll take up a smaller percentage of the cap in a year.
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
Yeah, go ring chase with a core that rarely stays healthy at the same time, and will have to shave depth to even get you, Aldridge. Oh, and Duncan and Pop might be done in a year or two...
Smart move.
Smart move.
LyleLanley
Banned
I agree, he should go play with a washed up Kobe Bryant and a bunch of rookies for Byron Scott.
MetalFearSolid
Banned
Going to a rebuilding Lakers with an overpaid done Kobe Bryant, with Byron Scott as the head coach, and no center that can help you in the frontcourt is sure to put a smile on his face.
Well done LyleLanley, reinforcing similar thoughts. Lakers gonna lake.
Ninja Scooter
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Well he's taking the meeting with LA first so obviously something about the Lakers intrigues him.
MetalFearSolid
Banned
Nice. I hope Mavs get one of the other top FAs like DJ, so we can get Matthews. Scared for the asking price though. 15 million per year yikes.
Ninja Scooter
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I wouldn't touch a dude coming off an achilles (and nearing 30) with a multiyear deal.
unknownstranger
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Below max as in DWade or below max as in Melo?
Hyperactivity
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Can't see the Rockets having the money to get him, but if we did...
Smart. I was shouted down when I said Draymond possibly doesn't merit the max and was subsequently shouted down. This is good news for everyone involved if true.
http://www.postingandtoasting.com/2...g-to-swing-a-trade-for-euroleague-mvp-nemanja
I like that this guy is a possibility for the Knicks. Bring me the Euro League MVP, Phil!
I like that this guy is a possibility for the Knicks. Bring me the Euro League MVP, Phil!
infiniteloop
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Carmelo reached out to Kristaps on Saturday; Porzingis uncertain for summer league opener due to hip 'tightness'
Phil saving his secret weapon for regular season.
Phil saving his secret weapon for regular season.
Ninja Scooter
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Did you guys see that Melo's wife did a nude love scene for that Starz show "Power" with a dude that looks like DWade?
mmmm honey nut cheerios
CassidyIzABeast
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stay woke people.
Freedom = $1.05
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What would Wade get in the open market? No one is going to give him the +20 million a year he probably wants from the Heat and he might not even get the 16 million he was guaranteed for next season. He hasn't played a complete season in years and hasn't really adjusted his game for his age. Dude's longball still stinks, maybe stinks now more than ever before, and he doesn't have the legs under him to finish at the basket like he used to.
The heat are willing to overpay him for his years of service, maybe not overpay him like he wants but they'll throw him some green. I just don't see what the market would offer him in money and in being competitive that anyone other than the Heat couldn't match or exceed.
But whatever, the dude has a right to test the market and maybe it's for the best of both parties that he does so.
The heat are willing to overpay him for his years of service, maybe not overpay him like he wants but they'll throw him some green. I just don't see what the market would offer him in money and in being competitive that anyone other than the Heat couldn't match or exceed.
But whatever, the dude has a right to test the market and maybe it's for the best of both parties that he does so.
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
If we strike out with DJ (likely) and LMA (also likely) I really hope we can grab Tyson Chandler along with either Danny Green or Demarre Carroll. We have the money for it I believe. Also, Tyson is from Cali and has a good history with Scott.
I would be damn happy with this and call this off-season a success if it happens. Getting Durant would be much more of a long shot though.. we would have to make the playoffs with this squad and play well to convince him. But even then...
One thing is for damn sure: If Aldridge goes to SA, and then Jordan goes to the Mavs through a sign and trade with Chandler going to Clips, I will flip a god damn table. :|
I would be damn happy with this and call this off-season a success if it happens. Getting Durant would be much more of a long shot though.. we would have to make the playoffs with this squad and play well to convince him. But even then...
One thing is for damn sure: If Aldridge goes to SA, and then Jordan goes to the Mavs through a sign and trade with Chandler going to Clips, I will flip a god damn table. :|
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