Around the league -- Offseason edition

MassimoPayne · Post #921 » by **MassimoPayne** » Mon Jun 3, 2024 8:55 am

Darren wrote:Jimmy Butler is also made available.

I would not want to afford his contract in combination with playing 40-50% of RS games.

Dallas indeed needs to adjust the roster that Luka does not need to play 40+ minutes every RS game.

Post #922 » by **HMFFL** » Tue Jun 4, 2024 3:19 pm

Darren wrote:Jimmy Butler is also made available.

I see no reason to pursue Jimmy. With any new star talent we add the concern for me is how will the team vibe. I don't like Jimmy in the mix with Luka and Kyrie.

I believe Jimmy's career takes the path towards success and he wins one championship or he creates a toxic career for himself. He has no business being a #1 and shaking that mindset could be difficult for him to do.

Post #923 » by **HMFFL** » Sat Jun 8, 2024 1:03 pm

Jontay Porter Co-Conspirator Arrested Trying To Board Flight From JFK To Australia

A man accused of working with Jontay Porter to place prop bets on NBA games has been arrested. Porter had accumulated large gambling debts in the beginning of the year and was encouraged to clear those debts by throwing games.

Long Phi Pham, 38, also known as “Bruce,” was arrested on Monday while trying to board a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Australia on a one-way ticket, according to a complaint filed in Brooklyn federal court.

Porter allegedly told Pham that he was going to take himself out early from the Jan. 26 game against the Los Angeles Clippers, claiming he was injured, the feds said.

Porter allegedly communicated with the group of co-conspirators through the Telegram group chat app when he notified them before a game on March 20 against the Sacramento Kings, claiming that going to say he was sick to leave a game early.

The NBA banned Porter for life on April 4th.

The feds are looking for three additional people who remain at-large.

Full article.

GermanFan120 · Post #924 » by **GermanFan120** » Sat Jun 8, 2024 5:49 pm

41Dirk41 wrote:
Darren wrote:Andrew Wiggins is made available this summer. I wonder if the Mavs could be in mix.

He is our man. Green+THJ+ a couple of 2nd.

Powell can drive the car to GS.

That package can get us someone better than lazy Wiggins.

GermanFan120 · Post #925 » by **GermanFan120** » Sat Jun 8, 2024 5:50 pm

Darren wrote:Jimmy Butler is also made available.

No thanks. Never make trade with Miami. They are fraud.

Post #926 » by **HMFFL** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 4:50 am

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Post #927 » by **Mavrelous** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:27 am

By Monday night, Knicks will likely have this roster
Brunson/McBride
Bridges/DDV
OG/Josh Hart
Randle/Achiwua
Robinson/IHart

This should be an excellent roster, 2nd best in the east IMO and a real threat to the Celtics.
If they fail to retain IHart, I'm skeptical about them, since having 48 minutes of rim protection and elite offensive rebounding is crucial to their defense AND their below average offense.

daoneandonly · Post #928 » by **daoneandonly** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:39 am

Mavrelous wrote:By Monday night, Knicks will likely have this roster
Brunson/McBride
Bridges/DDV
OG/Josh Hart
Randle/Achiwua
Robinson/IHart

This should be an excellent roster, 2nd best in the east IMO and a real threat to the Celtics.
If they fail to retain IHart, I'm skeptical about them, since having 48 minutes of rim protection and elite offensive rebounding is crucial to their defense AND their below average offense.

Yea hate this, they're going to be really good and deep. NY screwed us twice, and call me bitter, but i want to see Brunson fail. Thats not even factoring in NY is a cesspool with the 2nd rudest people on planet earth (behind DC)

Post #929 » by **Mavrelous** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:48 am

daoneandonly wrote:
Mavrelous wrote:By Monday night, Knicks will likely have this roster
Brunson/McBride
Bridges/DDV
OG/Josh Hart
Randle/Achiwua
Robinson/IHart

This should be an excellent roster, 2nd best in the east IMO and a real threat to the Celtics.
If they fail to retain IHart, I'm skeptical about them, since having 48 minutes of rim protection and elite offensive rebounding is crucial to their defense AND their below average offense.

Yea hate this, they're going to be really good and deep. NY screwed us twice, and call me bitter, but i want to see Brunson fail. Thats not even factoring in NY is a cesspool with the 2nd rudest people on planet earth (behind DC)

Health permits, east should look much better next year:
Celtics
Knicks
Bucks
Sixers (pending FA)

Pacers
Magic
Cavs

One of these 7 teams will be play in, top 4 are all contenders IMO.
And then you have Heat and Hawks battling for last PO spot.

Post #930 » by **Mavrelous** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:51 am

In the west, Thunder and Wolves are here to stay, Grizzlies should come back very strong IMO, Nuggets will likely lost KCP, but stay strong, and then you have the old guard of LAL, LAC, Suns, GSW, and the surging Rockets, with the Kings, it'll remain a bloodbath, if Jazz renegotiate and extend Markannen, they'll look to also make a splash and improve, Wemby will try to win.

daoneandonly · Post #931 » by **daoneandonly** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:52 am

Mavrelous wrote:
daoneandonly wrote:
Mavrelous wrote:By Monday night, Knicks will likely have this roster
Brunson/McBride
Bridges/DDV
OG/Josh Hart
Randle/Achiwua
Robinson/IHart

This should be an excellent roster, 2nd best in the east IMO and a real threat to the Celtics.
If they fail to retain IHart, I'm skeptical about them, since having 48 minutes of rim protection and elite offensive rebounding is crucial to their defense AND their below average offense.

Yea hate this, they're going to be really good and deep. NY screwed us twice, and call me bitter, but i want to see Brunson fail. Thats not even factoring in NY is a cesspool with the 2nd rudest people on planet earth (behind DC)

Health permits, east should look much better next year:
Celtics
Knicks
Bucks
Sixers (pending FA)

Pacers
Magic
Cavs

One of these 7 teams will be play in, top 4 are all contenders IMO.
And then you have Heat and Hawks battling for last PO spot.

Yea but still no comparison to the West. The West will be even better with Memphis coming back, Houston getting more experience, and Wemby ascending. This past season really was our best shot

As for the East, not seeing who Philly can get that will take them over the top. Mil is old outside of Giannis, think their window is closed

Post #932 » by **Mavrelous** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 12:00 pm

daoneandonly wrote:
Yea but still no comparison to the West. The West will be even better with Memphis coming back, Houston getting more experience, and Wemby ascending. This past season really was our best shot

As for the East, not seeing who Philly can get that will take them over the top. Mil is old outside of Giannis, think their window is closed

Only teams that aren't looking to compete in the west are Blazers and Spurs, and Spurs franchise player does want to compete...

daoneandonly · Post #933 » by **daoneandonly** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 12:18 pm

Mavrelous wrote:
daoneandonly wrote:
Yea but still no comparison to the West. The West will be even better with Memphis coming back, Houston getting more experience, and Wemby ascending. This past season really was our best shot

As for the East, not seeing who Philly can get that will take them over the top. Mil is old outside of Giannis, think their window is closed

Only teams that aren't looking to compete in the west are Blazers and Spurs, and Spurs franchise player does want to compete...

Whereas the East has Washington, Det, Cha, BKN, etc

Post #934 » by **HMFFL** » Fri Jun 28, 2024 6:45 pm

Jalen Smith will enter free agency after declining player option

Michael Scotto: Sources: Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Smith is declining his $5.4 million player option and will enter unrestricted free agency, @hoopshype has learned. Smith shot a career-high 59.2 percent from the field and 42.4 percent from 3-point range for the Pacers last season.

– via Twitter MikeAScotto

Jalen Smith Career Highs
Points 23
Rebounds 18

Stats: https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/smithja04.html

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Post #935 » by **HMFFL** » Fri Jun 28, 2024 9:44 pm

Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: The Charlotte Hornets are waiving guard Seth Curry but interest exists on both sides to keep talking on a new deal in July free agency. Team had a deadline today on guaranteeing Curry’s contract for the 2024-2025 season.

– via Twitter wojespn

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Darren · Post #936 » by **Darren** » Tue Jul 2, 2024 12:40 am

OKC gets Caruso and Hartenstein.

Darren · Post #937 » by **Darren** » Wed Jul 3, 2024 11:58 am

OKC became the team to beat after the offseason. The Mavs could no longer left the corner opened and exhaust Chet anymore. On the defensive end, OKC gets one more elite defender on the perimeter and one more rim protector on court. I think this OKC team is stronger than Boston.

Darren · Post #938 » by **Darren** » Wed Jul 3, 2024 12:00 pm

With Klay being a starting 5, the trio has to make significant leap in lateral quickness and defensive court awareness coz the frontcourt players cannot clean up all the time.

gottamakeit · Post #939 » by **gottamakeit** » Fri Jul 5, 2024 3:14 pm

I wish we could've gotten Mo Bamba to play here for the minimum. He could have played the backup 4/5

41Dirk41 · Post #940 » by **41Dirk41** » Fri Jul 5, 2024 5:41 pm

gottamakeit wrote:I wish we could've gotten Mo Bamba to play here for the minimum. He could have played the backup 4/5

Not a bad idea....