The Official Off-Season Thread

[sunsfan88]

I don't think everyone should keep saying "Since they got Anthony Davis, the Hornets will definitely resign Gordon"

They have the same new owner who is being cheap with Drew Brees who has accomplished A LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTTT more in his life and contributed more for not just his team but also the city of New Orleans than Eric Gordon.

If some team offers a max to Gordon, I can easily see Benson not matching it.

[rsavaj]

I'm too lazy to look them up, but I've read not one but TWO pieces on how Flynn has been one fo the worst players in the NBA since he was drafted. I'd rather have Bassy.

I think Ray Allen might seriously leave the Cs this offseason. I would love him here.

[sunsfan88]

There's a reason that he might seriously leave the Cs this offseason...its cause he's washed up!

[GrantHill]

Allen is battling with a serious ankle injury - bone spurs. He needs surgery this offseason so he'll be back like he used to be. Would be nice if he decides to recover in the kind hands of Aaron Nelson. Just look how many open looks Dudley got last season, imagine the best 3-point shooter in the history of this league taking them.

[DirtyDez]

Ray Allen needs to retire. He can't defend his shadow.

[wordsenuff]

just read this on hoopshype, i dont think it will happen but still..

But there has been enough buzz about Nash leaving the Suns, after he played his eighth season in Phoenix, that Phoenix has come up with a contingency plan for his exit. Going into this weekend, the Suns view the Knicks, Raptors and even the Nets as their biggest competitors for Nash’s services. They are operating under the assumption that Nash will not go to a contender, although he has interest in Miami, where he would have to accept a lot less money than he will get to stay in Phoenix. “If they lose Steve, then they plan to go after Deron, hard,� said a person with knowledge of the Suns’ plans. “They know he loves golf and they’re going to try to sell him on going out there.� New York Daily News

[rsavaj]

http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2012/4/ ... others-nba

Zoran wasn't drafted last season so I think he's a free agent. We can invite him to summer league, at least. Seems bigger than his brother, but much less polished.

[Kerrsed]

just read this on hoopshype, i dont think it will happen but still..

But there has been enough buzz about Nash leaving the Suns, after he played his eighth season in Phoenix, that Phoenix has come up with a contingency plan for his exit. Going into this weekend, the Suns view the Knicks, Raptors and even the Nets as their biggest competitors for Nash’s services. They are operating under the assumption that Nash will not go to a contender, although he has interest in Miami, where he would have to accept a lot less money than he will get to stay in Phoenix. “If they lose Steve, then they plan to go after Deron, hard,� said a person with knowledge of the Suns’ plans. “They know he loves golf and they’re going to try to sell him on going out there.� New York Daily News

That s**t Cray!

[sunsfan88]

just read this on hoopshype, i dont think it will happen but still..

But there has been enough buzz about Nash leaving the Suns, after he played his eighth season in Phoenix, that Phoenix has come up with a contingency plan for his exit. Going into this weekend, the Suns view the Knicks, Raptors and even the Nets as their biggest competitors for Nash’s services. They are operating under the assumption that Nash will not go to a contender, although he has interest in Miami, where he would have to accept a lot less money than he will get to stay in Phoenix. “If they lose Steve, then they plan to go after Deron, hard,� said a person with knowledge of the Suns’ plans. “They know he loves golf and they’re going to try to sell him on going out there.� New York Daily News

Yea cause "loving golf" is enough to get him to play basketball for the Suns....I mean I forgot how he can't go play golf in LA while playing for the Lakers.

Maybe if we had Mark Cuban as owner it may happen but HAAAA is what he's gonna say when Robert Sarver and Lon Babby and his manly voice tries to pitch him to Phoenix.

[Kerrsed]

Got a thread about it on the GB, feel free to chime in guys!

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1184741

[ma_falaa_50]

I really have no trust in wrong baby. first he traded goran for aaron brooks. who out of these two had a break out season last year? where exactly is Aaron brooks now? I doubt they will get anyone good. Deron will stay with brooklyn once brooklyn gets dwight. the suns once again are behind the curve and suck. I wish the suns can trade owners because its what the suns really need.

[Sunsdeuce]

SIDE NOTE: Anyone hear Jon Barrys punk ass not only disrespect the Suns but their fan base to?
On NBA Countdown he said,"The Suns lost the series as they USUALLY do". Came out very sarcasticly as to piss off the suns fan base. Wish i had the cut to post.

They were talking about players who have scored at least 30 and got 8 or more rebounds in a game.
They broadcasters nowadays are useless. I have way more respect for the fans on realgm then an broadcaster as most of you have a 100 times more knowledge of basketball than 95 percent of broadcasters do now.

How did he get a broadcasting job as he was below average at best as a basketball player and has absolutely no coaching skills.

[bwgood77]

SIDE NOTE: Anyone hear Jon Barrys punk ass not only disrespect the Suns but their fan base to?
On NBA Countdown he said,"The Suns lost the series as they USUALLY do". Came out very sarcasticly as to piss off the suns fan base. Wish i had the cut to post.

They were talking about players who have scored at least 30 and got 8 or more rebounds in a game.
They broadcasters nowadays are useless. I have way more respect for the fans on realgm then an broadcaster as most of you have a 100 times more knowledge of basketball than 95 percent of broadcasters do now.

How did he get a broadcasting job as he was below average at best as a basketball player and has absolutely no coaching skills.

I've always noticed he is extremely disrespectful of the Suns. I've never liked him as an analyst at all.

[RunDogGun]

Well ever since Jon Barry pointed out all the terrible calls that went against the Suns in that crazy ref scandal series, he didn't get to commentate for a bit. After that, he says nothing about the refs, and says bad things about the Suns. Maybe yet another long arm of the Stern. I guess Jon didn't want to see "where all the bodies are buried".

[lilfishi22]

I really have no trust in wrong baby. first he traded goran for aaron brooks. who out of these two had a break out season last year? where exactly is Aaron brooks now? I doubt they will get anyone good. Deron will stay with brooklyn once brooklyn gets dwight. the suns once again are behind the curve and suck. I wish the suns can trade owners because its what the suns really need.

Terrible decision on their part knowing that Brooks was an RFA and likely would cost much more than Goran to retain after the season (also tougher with his RFA status). But from everything I've read, it seemed like it was more an off-court issue than it was basketball. I'm not sure if Deron is going to stay or go but we don't have enough to sell to him.

I believe you are right about us being behind the curve and we'll end up having Nash as our "star" (re)signing. We're going to grind out with a mediocre team pushed to borderline decency by Nash's greatness. At this point I think it's beyond an ownership issue, I think the B&B combo is just as bad and they've done very little (trading away Hedo and bringing in Gortat was nice) to give fans hope.