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NBA OFFSEASON TALK- Where our favorite teams go shopping for tanks
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MetalFearSolid
Banned
Can't believe Phil couldn't get Monroe signed. Guess he didn't wanna commit Max dollars to him. Knicks and Lakers strikeout bad in free agency.
Starphoenix
Member
He's probably waiting to see how the LMA sweepstakes go. If the Spurs sign LMA then he'll probably go get paid in Charlotte, if not then he'll probably sign with the Spurs again since the money has to go somewhere.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Knicks just lost out on a guy to the damn Bucks. That is sad.
Bucks have a really sick young roster though. So makes plenty of sense why he would pick the Bucks over the Knicks.
Bucks have a really sick young roster though. So makes plenty of sense why he would pick the Bucks over the Knicks.
Yes, because in the past, the Knicks have been able to attract so many top flight free agents... And I don't think anyone has signed with the Lakers, ever, to be in LA. People sign for money/situation, much like they always have.
CassidyIzABeast
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MetalFearSolid
Banned
Knicks are done can't even tank cause they traded away 1st rounder. I have no idea where they go from here. Can't get any worse can it?
Phil has to trade Melo and get back future picks. Arron Affalo is your answer. Man don't make me laugh.
Phil has to trade Melo and get back future picks. Arron Affalo is your answer. Man don't make me laugh.
Yikes, that's right. I guess the Knicks rebuild can begin in 2017.
And neither team has their first rounder next year!
Starphoenix
Member
Bucks are going to be scary next year.
Randolph Freelander
Member
Lakers are one Kobe injury away from keeping their pick for another year.
Andrew Korenchkin
Member
Bucks coming back! Nice.
Lakers have been so disappointing, but I'm still stoked for this season. Tank time!
It's times like these in which my hate for Mark Cuban, Dan Gilbert, and David Stern is rising. Fuck all of them.
Randolph Freelander
Member
At least the Knicks still have a shot in the Bismack Biyombo sweepstakes.
Ninja Scooter
Member
Monroe is a really good fit for the Bucks. That offense is going to be humming.
Hydrogen Bluebird
Member
Really hoping the Kings sign Rondo and Mathews. It can end really well or really bad, but it 'd be entertaining either way:
Starters:
Rondo
Mathews
Gay
Cauley Stein
Cousins
Bench:
Darren Collison
Mclemore
Casspi/Williams (hope caspi resigns)
They need another forward/center after trading most of their front court, but this team is easily the most talented team the Kings have had since the Ron Artest days. Hope George Karl can make it work by focusing on just coaching, and Vivek settles on just writing the checks.
Starters:
Rondo
Mathews
Gay
Cauley Stein
Cousins
Bench:
Darren Collison
Mclemore
Casspi/Williams (hope caspi resigns)
They need another forward/center after trading most of their front court, but this team is easily the most talented team the Kings have had since the Ron Artest days. Hope George Karl can make it work by focusing on just coaching, and Vivek settles on just writing the checks.
avengers23
Banned
Playing in income tax free states like Florida and Texas is probably more appealing than playing in major TV market cities now. You can get exposure playing anywhere.
made the right choice then
SyenceLabb
Member
Rumor is that the Lakers are hard at work trying to grab Brendan Haywood from the Cavs to add some real beef in the front court.
Randolph Freelander
Member
What do the Lakers even have that the Cavaliers might want?
Other than Ryan Kelly (Blue Devil), of course.
The Bucks starting lineup should be:
1-MCW
2-Middleton
3-Jabari
4-Giannis
5-Monroe
Then on their bench is
1-Vazquez
2-Vaughn
3-Plumlee
4-????/Henson
5-Henson
Which means, Zaza and probably Bayless will be traded for a backup PF
This is a really good team in the east and with Jason Kidd as the coach, their defense should be elite level (scoring is gonna blow unless MCW/Jabari/Giannis take it to all-star levels).
This is good enough to beat the Bulls, which the Bucks must do to go deeper into the playoffs. Oh and I don't understand where the Knicks go from here, just a sad situation out there.
1-MCW
2-Middleton
3-Jabari
4-Giannis
5-Monroe
Then on their bench is
1-Vazquez
2-Vaughn
3-Plumlee
4-????/Henson
5-Henson
Which means, Zaza and probably Bayless will be traded for a backup PF
This is a really good team in the east and with Jason Kidd as the coach, their defense should be elite level (scoring is gonna blow unless MCW/Jabari/Giannis take it to all-star levels).
This is good enough to beat the Bulls, which the Bucks must do to go deeper into the playoffs. Oh and I don't understand where the Knicks go from here, just a sad situation out there.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Bucks had the 2nd most effecient defense in the league last season. Also one of the worst offenses. Have to imagine bringing in Monroe will help the latter. They really need one of their good young players to really take a dramatic step forward though if they're going to try to beat the Cavs.
In what world is Miles Plumlee a small forward?
In any case, every part of this depth chart is incorrect. Mayo will be the first shooting guard off the bench, with Dudley at small forward and probably either Plumlee or Pachulia coming off the bench at the 4.
MetalFearSolid
Banned
With MCW running the point. I ain't got no worries. Dude ain't legit, way overrated.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
I'd be surprised if he was starting over Greivis to be honest.
Yep. Not a fan of his at all.
MetalFearSolid
Banned
So happy Knicks striked out on free agency. That pick for Bargnani is top 10 for sure, hell top 5. Name me 5 teams that could be worse than the Knicks.
In all honesty I really don't see Plumlee or Zaza on the Bucks for too much longer. Dudley opted in so he has to stay but I think Bayless will be gone in the future. As for Mayo, he is the first scoring option off the bench but I think depending on how he does in summer league, Jason Kidd could give Vaughn some extra minutes.
Either way, the bucks need another player at the 4 and maybe the 3 too. MCW is pretty much the key in all of this. If he makes fast improvements this summer and becomes a solid PG then the Bucks will be very dangerous. Jason Kidd did some magic on the team last year, I hope it continues.
Surprised by the Monroe to the Bucks move. He doesn't really fit the thing the Bucks have going for them which is all these young, fast, long, versatile players. Plus he gives them yet another non-shooter. Playing MCW he and Giannis together is offensive suicide. Maybe they are hoping Parker can give them minutes at the 4.
Still, they went out and got a good player.
Still, they went out and got a good player.
soundahfekz
Member
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
Robin about to get PAID. But who over pays first?
Starphoenix
Member
ESPN still trying to convince people the Lakers matter. My word, have they ever sucked up to a team as much as they have this one?
Oh man, please don't jinx us Broussard. The Raptors meeting must have been unspectacular because NOBODY has even mentioned it.
Nah, it's the Lakers.
David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt 3h3 hours ago
Raptors did well in meeting with LaMarcus Aldridge, but it is unlikely he picks the Raptors, per source.
panthapanda
Member
Don't worry Knicks fans. I'm sure Phil is going to convince LeBron to come to the Knicks with his jedi mind tricks.
Nah, but it would be great if Lebron made Gilbert commit all that money knowing he wasn't gonna re-sign.
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