Off-Season Volume 7: Hello Darkness my only friend

[MettaWorldPanda]

Would not be surprised if Duncan Robinson browse RealGM or Reddit (He mentioned Reddit on his podcast). Imagine the stuff he reads last year lol. We gotta tone it down

Duncan must hate it every time i post an updated team depth chart

[marson]

Would not be surprised if Duncan Robinson browse RealGM or Reddit (He mentioned Reddit on his podcast). Imagine the stuff he reads last year lol. We gotta tone it down

Duncan must hate it every time i post an updated team depth chart

Well man, I'm guilty as well. I think everybody does here

[Jfh20]

from what i just read from ICCs post.. it sounds like brkn and KD are headed for a clash.. and he may sit out until they trade him.... it looks like KD will remain in brkn... but i do think he could be preparing to sit out as a big F U to brooklyn...looks like miami will not get KD... and it is it what it is. It was fun while it lasted heat fans, the dream is now over!

[contract]

Never would've imagined so many players or any player citing mental health for sitting out games maybe 10 years ago. A much different world, good for them dudes

Personally I'm all for it ... for players on other teams. I want our guys to have mental toughness and resilience.

[Heat_Down_Under]

So basically we running it back with no PJ and no real PF.. shambles…

[Wiltside]

quality >>> quantity yall

Total IggieCC posts: 53,845

[HeatFanLifer]

Hey ICC here with the latest saucy nuggets yall!

1. Absolutely nothing happened during the latest meting between KD and Nets Joe. KD was heard mumbling with the tiniest voice "i want Miami" only to be met by chuckles, resounding "NOPE"s and occasional "Duncan Robinson" with chuckles.

2. Heat FO is stealthily shifting to commit Caleb at 4 but started calling LaMarcus Aldrige, Paul Millsap, and DeMarcus Cousins as well. So there is some hope there that Caleb won't die mid-szn. Heat brass is getting a lil annoyed that UD is taking his sweet time but that is neither here nor there.

3. ttyl but remember we only have 10 pages for this OP's blessing pls think of what you're posting before you actually posting. quality >>> quantity k? ttyl ICC out

ICC=IggieCC. Don’t fall for the demon sauce. Shut this thread down.

[HeatFanLifer]

3. ttyl but remember we only have 10 pages for this OP's blessing pls think of what you're posting before you actually posting. quality >>> quantity k? ttyl ICC out

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[IggieCC]

[Jfh20]

why does brooklyn think teams are going to break bank for a guy whos 34+, injury prone, and had a poor playoff showing?? not the smartest ppl runnin that organization.... honestly im done with all this trade talk.... we need to just move on, and tell all these teams to pound salt... gimme a starting line up of herro/strus/jim/jovic/bam and roll with it...

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[Flash4thewin]

why does brooklyn think teams are going to break bank for a guy whos 34+, injury prone, and had a poor playoff showing?? not the smartest ppl runnin that organization.... honestly im done with all this trade talk.... we need to just move on, and tell all these teams to pound salt... gimme a starting line up of herro/strus/jim/jovic/bam and roll with it...

Considering the season they had, it was not a poor playoffs. They just had the wrong match up. The Celtics got to the finals. The Nets could easily have swept the Hawks. The same if Embiid was healthy the entire series i dont like our odds. The series i would have love to seen is the Raptor playing us, they are like a longer fast younger version of our team, but we have age and experience.

What the Nets are doing is the right thing in the big picture. They are standing firm and are forcing KD to play out his contract. They wont take trash trades involving Duncan and honestly who can blame them? Kyrie is playing for a longer contract, he is motivates and will be great this season. Ben just has to pass the ball and defend, he will thrive with isn’t that framework.

KD is not someone who is mentally strong like say a Butler so expect him to show up and play. If he does try a Ben Simmons move, the Nets will go Nuclear on him, Nike will cancel his 30 dollars shoe contract ( its the last year of the deal and with this negative publicity its a nail on the coffin), expect the NY market to make him public enemy #1, dude wont know what hit him. This is someone who gets into to online fights

[3ballbomber]

Saucy Nuggets with bbq smoky flavor ***

Spoke to my dude, apparently it made it back to the team that Durant is furious heading into the meeting with ownership. He spoke to a couple high level players that he is close with to get their opinion. So ownership called his Agent sometime this week to preface the meeting.

They wanted Durant's agent to talk to Durant and explain heading into this meeting to come with a clear head, and expectations of coming back and playing. This meeting will not be about moving him to any desired destination or to talk about available trades scenarios. They want him to understand there is nothing in the market or offer remotely enticing them to trade him, also they will do what is right for the team above his needs. This meeting is more in line about future commitments and how to put the best foot forward into having a successful year ahead for the team, which they feel they can do. They want to make sure that Durant knows exactly what he is walking into, and to lower any expectations of him thinking this relationship is over on his terms.

He doesn't know if the meeting has already happened, but probably not since nothing has hit social media yet. He could either head into this meeting completely deflated and just accept that he is returning to the team even if its not on his terms, or this could get real ugly.

Bk now trying to gain control of the situation by preambling & giving impression of limited option to just 1 of staying & running it back. Making it as though there is no alternative due to insufficient offers. After reports stating BK wld honour Kd’s decision & staying in conversations w/ teams etc.

It’s a smart business move to set these limitations mentally & promote team over self. It’s cute. Who are we kidding here though, it’s players league since LeQuit brought his talents to South Beach & forming super-teams all over the NBA landscapes w/ players & organisations following the blueprint.....

In spite of all the Kyrie drama, coaching changes, injuries, trades etc. KD has represented himself well & been loyal to the Nets. It was nvr stable for him there esp w/ all the Kyrie drama - who’s to say the issues won’t continue. Owners must consider this. Furthermore Nets consider he’ll be 34 w/ limited window. KD wants to prove he can win a title w/out Curry & mend his legacy in a way. Time isn’t on his hands. His heart is no longer in BK.

I don’t think KD will storm into the meeting stomping his feet to the beat of Miami. He’ll state his case & see if the owners will empathise. Not sure his actions after their decision but ultimately KD has as good argument as any player before him who’s wanted to move on in this new era nba. At least he was honest & transparent about his decisions.

[Timantha]

You really think Nike would cancel KD's shoe contract if he sits? He's such a big name lol

[Daffy]

Saucy Nuggets with bbq smoky flavor ***

Spoke to my dude, apparently it made it back to the team that Durant is furious heading into the meeting with ownership. He spoke to a couple high level players that he is close with to get their opinion. So ownership called his Agent sometime this week to preface the meeting.

They wanted Durant's agent to talk to Durant and explain heading into this meeting to come with a clear head, and expectations of coming back and playing. This meeting will not be about moving him to any desired destination or to talk about available trades scenarios. They want him to understand there is nothing in the market or offer remotely enticing them to trade him, also they will do what is right for the team above his needs. This meeting is more in line about future commitments and how to put the best foot forward into having a successful year ahead for the team, which they feel they can do. They want to make sure that Durant knows exactly what he is walking into, and to lower any expectations of him thinking this relationship is over on his terms.

He doesn't know if the meeting has already happened, but probably not since nothing has hit social media yet. He could either head into this meeting completely deflated and just accept that he is returning to the team even if its not on his terms, or this could get real ugly.

Doesn't KD speak directly to our players anymore? Wouldn't they know if the meeting happened already?

[Jfh20]

why does brooklyn think teams are going to break bank for a guy whos 34+, injury prone, and had a poor playoff showing?? not the smartest ppl runnin that organization.... honestly im done with all this trade talk.... we need to just move on, and tell all these teams to pound salt... gimme a starting line up of herro/strus/jim/jovic/bam and roll with it...

Considering the season they had, it was not a poor playoffs. They just had the wrong match up. The Celtics got to the finals. The Nets could easily have swept the Hawks. The same if Embiid was healthy the entire series i dont like our odds. The series i would have love to seen is the Raptor playing us, they are like a longer fast younger version of our team, but we have age and experience.

What the Nets are doing is the right thing in the big picture. They are standing firm and are forcing KD to play out his contract. They wont take trash trades involving Duncan and honestly who can blame them? Kyrie is playing for a longer contract, he is motivates and will be great this season. Ben just has to pass the ball and defend, he will thrive with isn’t that framework.

KD is not someone who is mentally strong like say a Butler so expect him to show up and play. If he does try a Ben Simmons move, the Nets will go Nuclear on him, Nike will cancel his 30 dollars shoe contract ( its the last year of the deal and with this negative publicity its a nail on the coffin), expect the NY market to make him public enemy #1, dude wont know what hit him. This is someone who gets into to online fights

i completely disagree....not a poor season? what? how is a team that is suppose to win it all, with KD/Kyrie failing to even make the finals not considered poor??? ya i dont think KD is worried bout nike contracts , im pretty sure KD can sign with under armour, reebok, adidas, and will still be making insane amounts of money. KD is going to sit out, why would he not? why stay in brkn and waste another year of his career when he doesnt have many good years left? its all going to go to waste if he doesnt get out of there. theres no repairing that toxic situation overthere. KD and his inner circle have finally realized that he cannot win with kyrie, they have had enough and im sure by now have told KD to gtfo outta there and i dont blame him.

[MettaWorldPanda]

Saucy Nuggets with bbq smoky flavor ***

Spoke to my dude, apparently it made it back to the team that Durant is furious heading into the meeting with ownership. He spoke to a couple high level players that he is close with to get their opinion. So ownership called his Agent sometime this week to preface the meeting.

They wanted Durant's agent to talk to Durant and explain heading into this meeting to come with a clear head, and expectations of coming back and playing. This meeting will not be about moving him to any desired destination or to talk about available trades scenarios. They want him to understand there is nothing in the market or offer remotely enticing them to trade him, also they will do what is right for the team above his needs. This meeting is more in line about future commitments and how to put the best foot forward into having a successful year ahead for the team, which they feel they can do. They want to make sure that Durant knows exactly what he is walking into, and to lower any expectations of him thinking this relationship is over on his terms.

He doesn't know if the meeting has already happened, but probably not since nothing has hit social media yet. He could either head into this meeting completely deflated and just accept that he is returning to the team even if its not on his terms, or this could get real ugly.

Doesn't KD speak directly to our players anymore? Wouldn't they know if the meeting happened already?

He’s hanging out with AD and Ben in LA. Butler is world traveling and Bam could probably give two chits at this point cause he knows no Durant trade is happening without him. Who’s left for him to be talking to? Half the team is rumored to be going out in a deal for him.

[contract]

Saucy Nuggets with bbq smoky flavor ***

Spoke to my dude, apparently it made it back to the team that Durant is furious heading into the meeting with ownership. He spoke to a couple high level players that he is close with to get their opinion. So ownership called his Agent sometime this week to preface the meeting.

They wanted Durant's agent to talk to Durant and explain heading into this meeting to come with a clear head, and expectations of coming back and playing. This meeting will not be about moving him to any desired destination or to talk about available trades scenarios. They want him to understand there is nothing in the market or offer remotely enticing them to trade him, also they will do what is right for the team above his needs. This meeting is more in line about future commitments and how to put the best foot forward into having a successful year ahead for the team, which they feel they can do. They want to make sure that Durant knows exactly what he is walking into, and to lower any expectations of him thinking this relationship is over on his terms.

He doesn't know if the meeting has already happened, but probably not since nothing has hit social media yet. He could either head into this meeting completely deflated and just accept that he is returning to the team even if its not on his terms, or this could get real ugly.

Bk now trying to gain control of the situation by preambling & giving impression of limited option to just 1 of staying & running it back. Making it as though there is no alternative due to insufficient offers. After reports stating BK wld honour Kd’s decision & staying in conversations w/ teams etc.

It’s a smart business move to set these limitations mentally & promote team over self. It’s cute. Who are we kidding here though, it’s players league since LeQuit brought his talents to South Beach & forming super-teams all over the NBA landscapes w/ players & organisations following the blueprint.....

In spite of all the Kyrie drama, coaching changes, injuries, trades etc. KD has represented himself well & been loyal to the Nets. It was nvr stable for him there esp w/ all the Kyrie drama - who’s to say the issues won’t continue. Owners must consider this. Furthermore Nets consider he’ll be 34 w/ limited window. KD wants to prove he can win a title w/out Curry & mend his legacy in a way. Time isn’t on his hands. His heart is no longer in BK.

I don’t think KD will storm into the meeting stomping his feet to the beat of Miami. He’ll state his case & see if the owners will empathise. Not sure his actions after their decision but ultimately KD has as good argument as any player before him who’s wanted to move on in this new era nba. At least he was honest & transparent about his decisions.

Ownership should remind KD that he's the one who brought Kyrie to Brooklyn, so he can eat all the drama and distractions.

[MettaWorldPanda]

If KD sits out to force a trade rest assured like the Flash stated it will be a black eye to the NBA. Forget the media. Owners will rally and go scorched earth next collective bargaining agreement. They are tired of giving these players long term financial security then making fools out of them by asking out. The league will have to step in. Adam Silver was none to pleased about the Durant request either. See for yourself

https://www.si.com/fannation/nba/fastbreak/.amp/news/nba-commissioner-adam-silver-was-asked-about-kevin-durant-reported-trade-request-brooklyn-nets