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Around the NBA, Season 2018-2019
Posted: Sun Jul 1, 2018 12:34 pm
by Inigo Montoya
The offseason has officially begun with some big moves.
And what does Phoenix need Ariza for? And just for 1 season?
Re: Around the NBA, Season 2018-2019
Posted: Sun Jul 1, 2018 12:44 pm
by stitches
Inigo Montoya wrote:The offseason has officially begun with some big moves.
And what does Phoenix need Ariza for? And just for 1 season?
I like that deal. Vet and good vet at that to infuse some leadership, experience and defensive attitude that they were sorely lacking on their young roster. Also... mentor to Bridges who is being compared to... Ariza.
They can field a lineup of Booker-Jackson-Bridges-Ariza-Ayton. I LOVE THIS! Replace Jackson with Okobo and you get a lineup with insane spacing.
Re: Around the NBA, Season 2018-2019
Posted: Sun Jul 1, 2018 12:46 pm
by Inigo Montoya
stitches wrote:Inigo Montoya wrote:The offseason has officially begun with some big moves.
And what does Phoenix need Ariza for? And just for 1 season?
I like that deal. Vet and good vet at that to infuse some leadership, experience and defensive attitude that they were sorely lacking on their young roster. Also... mentor to Bridges who is being compared to... Ariza.
They can field a lineup of Booker-Jackson-Bridges-Ariza-Ayton. I LOVE THIS! Replace Jackson with Okobo and you get a lineup with insane spacing.
If they value his leadership so much then they should have signed him for more than one season. They only reason I like it is that it weakens the Rockets, should we meet them in the playoffs again. But that is somewhat mitigated by the fact that it weakens the Rockets should they meet the Warriors again.
Re: Around the NBA, Season 2018-2019
Posted: Sun Jul 1, 2018 12:49 pm
by stitches
Inigo Montoya wrote:stitches wrote:Inigo Montoya wrote:The offseason has officially begun with some big moves.
And what does Phoenix need Ariza for? And just for 1 season?
I like that deal. Vet and good vet at that to infuse some leadership, experience and defensive attitude that they were sorely lacking on their young roster. Also... mentor to Bridges who is being compared to... Ariza.
They can field a lineup of Booker-Jackson-Bridges-Ariza-Ayton. I LOVE THIS! Replace Jackson with Okobo and you get a lineup with insane spacing.
If they value his leadership so much then they should have signed him for more than one season. They only reason I like it is that it weakens the Rockets, should we meet them in the playoffs again. But that is somewhat mitigated by the fact that it weakens the Rockets should they meet the Warriors again.
Maybe he didn't want to sign for more. maybe they didn't want to sign him for more... he's 33 going on 34. I actually like it better at 1 year than at 3. I am not sure he wanted 2.
Re: Around the NBA, Season 2018-2019
Posted: Sun Jul 1, 2018 2:12 pm
by Inigo Montoya
stitches wrote:Maybe he didn't want to sign for more. maybe they didn't want to sign him for more... he's 33 going on 34. I actually like it better at 1 year than at 3. I am not sure he wanted 2.
It does help the Warriors though.
Re: Around the NBA, Season 2018-2019
Posted: Sun Jul 1, 2018 2:38 pm
by KqWIN
There's no way Dante is getting more than FVV.
Re: Around the NBA, Season 2018-2019
Posted: Sun Jul 1, 2018 2:48 pm
by Crunch 99
I am not shocked that George re-upped with OKC. Too much was being made of them losing in round one and not enough was made of the fact they were playing without Andre Roberson. I posted an article mid season that argued that defensive stalwart Andre Roberson helps that team on offense (without scoring) as well as defense, much like Gobert does for the Jazz. Roberson only played half the season, but he finished number two behind Gobert for Defensive Real Plus Minus. In addition, George and Adams came in 4th and 12th in the DPOY voting this season. I can understand why George might believe that OKC has potential to be better than a first round exit team.
Re: Around the NBA, Season 2018-2019
Posted: Sun Jul 1, 2018 2:52 pm
by KqWIN
Crunch 99 wrote:I am not shocked that George re-upped with OKC. Too much was being made of them losing in round one and not enough was made of the fact they were playing without Andre Roberson. I posted an article mid season that effectively argued that defensive stalwart Andre Roberson helps that team on offense as well as defense, much like Gobert does for the Jazz. Roberson only played half the season, but he finished number two behind Gobert for Defensive Real Plus Minus. In addition, George and Adams came in 4th and 12th in the DPOY voting this season. I can see why George probably thinks OKC has potential to be better than a first round exit team.
Fair, but at the same time, he turned down $210M from Indiana so he could go to LA. And now it looks like LA is certain to sign LeBron and are the favorites to land Kawhi as well. You may think OKC is a better spot than it looks, but LA had everything going for them and couldn't even get a meeting with him.
Re: Around the NBA, Season 2018-2019
Posted: Sun Jul 1, 2018 3:22 pm
by Crunch 99
KqWIN wrote:Crunch 99 wrote:I am not shocked that George re-upped with OKC. Too much was being made of them losing in round one and not enough was made of the fact they were playing without Andre Roberson. I posted an article mid season that effectively argued that defensive stalwart Andre Roberson helps that team on offense (without scoring) as well as defense, much like Gobert does for the Jazz. Roberson only played half the season, but he finished number two behind Gobert for Defensive Real Plus Minus. In addition, George and Adams came in 4th and 12th in the DPOY voting this season. I can understand why George might believe that OKC has potential to be better than a first round exit team.
Fair, but at the same time, he turned down $210M from Indiana so he could go to LA. And now it looks like LA is certain to sign LeBron and are the favorites to land Kawhi as well. You may think OKC is a better spot than it looks, but LA had everything going for them and couldn't even get a meeting with him.
Good point. That is quite a change of direction. Maybe he decided there was too much drama and uncertainty with LA? Perhaps teaming up with his known teammate and superstar friend Westbrook for at least three years was more attractive than getting involved with a potential Lebron led team where Lebron usually has a hand in personnel moves while typically only making a one year commitment himself.
Re: Around the NBA, Season 2018-2019
Posted: Sun Jul 1, 2018 4:53 pm
by KqWIN
I'm rooting for LeBron to go to Philly with Kawhi. Get some talent in the other conference!
Re: Around the NBA, Season 2018-2019
Posted: Sun Jul 1, 2018 5:14 pm
by AingesBurner
KqWIN wrote:I'm rooting for LeBron to go to Philly with Kawhi. Get some talent in the other conference!
Yerp!! And the fact the Lakers would continue to suck and Hayward would never make it out of the conference finals.
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Re: Around the NBA, Season 2018-2019
Posted: Sun Jul 1, 2018 5:14 pm
by AingesBurner
Lakers fans when no stars sign:
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Re: Around the NBA, Season 2018-2019
Posted: Sun Jul 1, 2018 5:18 pm
by stitches
Oh boy... PHX has a Hayward-Jeremy Evans situation on their hands.
Re: Around the NBA, Season 2018-2019
Posted: Sun Jul 1, 2018 5:28 pm
by Inigo Montoya
stitches wrote:Oh boy... PHX has a Hayward-Jeremy Evans situation on their hands.
Or a Dwill-Brewer situation. It shouldn't matter though. He'll sign the 5-year max and they'll have a 5 year run with him and Ayton at the very least.
Re: Around the NBA, Season 2018-2019
Posted: Sun Jul 1, 2018 5:36 pm
by KqWIN
stitches wrote:Inigo Montoya wrote:stitches wrote:I like that deal. Vet and good vet at that to infuse some leadership, experience and defensive attitude that they were sorely lacking on their young roster. Also... mentor to Bridges who is being compared to... Ariza.
They can field a lineup of Booker-Jackson-Bridges-Ariza-Ayton. I LOVE THIS! Replace Jackson with Okobo and you get a lineup with insane spacing.
If they value his leadership so much then they should have signed him for more than one season. They only reason I like it is that it weakens the Rockets, should we meet them in the playoffs again. But that is somewhat mitigated by the fact that it weakens the Rockets should they meet the Warriors again.
Maybe he didn't want to sign for more. maybe they didn't want to sign him for more... he's 33 going on 34. I actually like it better at 1 year than at 3. I am not sure he wanted 2.
Ariza secured the bag. Now he can get a buyout and sign a min with the Warriors or Rockets if/when the Suns playoff chase ends.
Re: Around the NBA, Season 2018-2019
Posted: Sun Jul 1, 2018 5:50 pm
by ForeverRDjazz
Inigo Montoya wrote:The offseason has officially begun with some big moves.
And what does Phoenix need Ariza for? And just for 1 season?
It's hurts Rockets as much as it helps Suns...Win Win for Jazz and rest the teams in the west. I'd like to see team needing a big make a nice offer to Clint and watch Rocket implode next year.
Re: Around the NBA, Season 2018-2019
Posted: Sun Jul 1, 2018 5:54 pm
by ForeverRDjazz
Like people said about keeping your powder dry for next year. Max out offer for Clay and watch Warrior implode leaving Jazz at the top. Need to get Favs on a cheap four year deal or one year 20 then cheaper deal after next year when we need to make a splash.
Re: Around the NBA, Season 2018-2019
Posted: Sun Jul 1, 2018 11:57 pm
by KqWIN
Re: Around the NBA, Season 2018-2019
Posted: Mon Jul 2, 2018 12:08 am
by dr0welf
What do you think it would cost to get Randle?
Re: Around the NBA, Season 2018-2019
Posted: Mon Jul 2, 2018 12:09 am
by dr0welf