OKC Thunder Offseason 2015

Post #1321 » by **bondom34** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 4:00 am

Also, just looked into the numbers as to the 2 guard spot:

Over the last 2 years, the 4 man lineup of KD/Russ/Serge/Robes has a D Rating of 97. If you pull Robes and keep the other 3 its at 107. Start Roberson.

Post #1322 » by **bondom34** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 6:31 am

Oh, and apparently Kanter was in Turkey a few days ago, so he is still likely gone. I feel a bit better for some reason.

Thabo Sefolosha · Post #1323 » by **Thabo Sefolosha** » Thu Jul 23, 2015 12:19 am

Sorry if this has been mentioned previously, but how do you feel if Tayshaun Prince was signed to the team?

Post #1324 » by **bondom34** » Thu Jul 23, 2015 12:57 am

Phydeounix wrote:Sorry if this has been mentioned previously, but how do you feel if Tayshaun Prince was signed to the team?

Meh? For the vet min I'd be fine with it, but I don't even know if he's much better than Novak at this point.

Kizz Fastfists · Post #1325 » by **Kizz Fastfists** » Thu Jul 23, 2015 1:54 am

Phydeounix wrote:Sorry if this has been mentioned previously, but how do you feel if Tayshaun Prince was signed to the team?

I'd be a bit surprised and confused. He doesn't offer anything and even at the vet minimum he is increasing the tax bill. You'd basically be paying 250% of his salary and he's not worth that to this team at this point. Maybe if they were to move Waiters and Novak then you could find a spot on the 12 man roster for him and they would have cut enough salary that it wouldn't be an issue.

I really don't see how he would make the active roster.

1) KD
2) Russ
3) Ibaka
4) Kanter
5) Adams
6) Augustin
7) Morrow
8) McGary
9) Roberson
10) Waiters
11) Singler
12) Collison/Novak/Payne

That roster is already tight. You are going to have two of Novak, Payne and Collison in a suit, or the D-League, on any given night. They would basically have to move two players and throw Payne in the D-League otherwise Prince is in a suit most nights.

kd 35 · Post #1326 » by **kd 35** » Thu Jul 23, 2015 2:39 am

First look at our new alternate uniform. Orange with OKC across the front.

Post #1327 » by **bondom34** » Thu Jul 23, 2015 4:04 am

I like.

Post #1328 » by **bondom34** » Thu Jul 23, 2015 1:26 pm

This was on reddit and made my morning so far.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgON8L91834[/youtube]

Soonerule · Post #1329 » by **Soonerule** » Thu Jul 23, 2015 2:51 pm

kd 35 wrote:

First look at our new alternate uniform. Orange with OKC across the front.

I like the fact the image says "confidential" and yet it's plastered all over the net.

Post #1330 » by **Andre Roberstan** » Thu Jul 23, 2015 3:49 pm

Is the Thunder interested in Copeland?

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/238837/Chris-Copeland-Receiving-Interest-From-Bucks-Thunder-Spurs

Post #1331 » by **bondom34** » Thu Jul 23, 2015 3:54 pm

dbrandon wrote:Is the Thunder interested in Copeland?

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/238837/Chris-Copeland-Receiving-Interest-From-Bucks-Thunder-Spurs

I saw it too, but seems like he's close to a deal w/ the Bucks most likely.

[tweet]https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/623650150871728129[/tweet]

Post #1332 » by **bondom34** » Thu Jul 23, 2015 4:03 pm

Soonerule wrote:
kd 35 wrote:First look at our new alternate uniform. Orange with OKC across the front.

I like the fact the image says "confidential" and yet it's plastered all over the net.

dbrandon wrote:Is the Thunder interested in Copeland?

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/238837/Chris-Copeland-Receiving-Interest-From-Bucks-Thunder-Spurs

Oh, and figured I'd quote you all, if anyone wants to vote in the thread we're doing an expansion draft on the trade board, a few more votes for who to protect would be cool if you're interested

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Post #1333 » by **Andre Roberstan** » Thu Jul 23, 2015 4:39 pm

bondom34 wrote:
Soonerule wrote:
kd 35 wrote:First look at our new alternate uniform. Orange with OKC across the front.

I like the fact the image says "confidential" and yet it's plastered all over the net.
dbrandon wrote:Is the Thunder interested in Copeland?

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/238837/Chris-Copeland-Receiving-Interest-From-Bucks-Thunder-Spurs

Oh, and figured I'd quote you all, if anyone wants to vote in the thread we're doing an expansion draft on the trade board, a few more votes for who to protect would be cool if you're interested .

Do you have a link? IDK if I'm just overlooking it, but I can't find it.

Post #1334 » by **bondom34** » Thu Jul 23, 2015 4:40 pm

dbrandon wrote:
bondom34 wrote:
Soonerule wrote:
I like the fact the image says "confidential" and yet it's plastered all over the net.
dbrandon wrote:Is the Thunder interested in Copeland?

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/238837/Chris-Copeland-Receiving-Interest-From-Bucks-Thunder-Spurs

Oh, and figured I'd quote you all, if anyone wants to vote in the thread we're doing an expansion draft on the trade board, a few more votes for who to protect would be cool if you're interested .

Do you have a link? IDK if I'm just overlooking it, but I can't find it.

Its on the team forum, like 5 threads down from this one.

Post #1335 » by **bondom34** » Thu Jul 23, 2015 4:43 pm

dbrandon wrote:
bondom34 wrote:
Soonerule wrote:
I like the fact the image says "confidential" and yet it's plastered all over the net.
dbrandon wrote:Is the Thunder interested in Copeland?

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/238837/Chris-Copeland-Receiving-Interest-From-Bucks-Thunder-Spurs

Oh, and figured I'd quote you all, if anyone wants to vote in the thread we're doing an expansion draft on the trade board, a few more votes for who to protect would be cool if you're interested .

Do you have a link? IDK if I'm just overlooking it, but I can't find it.

viewtopic.php?f=334&t=1400961#start_here

Got the link

ThunderCeltic · Post #1336 » by **ThunderCeltic** » Thu Jul 23, 2015 8:17 pm

Prince would have been better than Singler but apparently Billy Donovan likes Singler so I hope BD can light a fire under Singler this season.

Post #1337 » by **bondom34** » Thu Jul 23, 2015 9:13 pm

Prince is not better than Singler at all. I assume people only saw Singler in his okc stint if you feel that way.

Post #1338 » by **Andre Roberstan** » Thu Jul 23, 2015 10:50 pm

bondom34 wrote:Prince is not better than Singler at all. I assume people only saw Singler in his okc stint if you feel that way.

Singler on Detroit was very solid. Passable handling, great 3pt shooter, and has a good eye for the right play.

Post #1339 » by **bondom34** » Fri Jul 24, 2015 1:00 am

Just got to read Pelton gave OKC a B for the offseason, which is shockingly higher than I thought that he'd give. Good(ish) press from ESPN?

NaturalThunder · Post #1340 » by **NaturalThunder** » Fri Jul 24, 2015 2:38 am

ThunderCeltic wrote:Prince would have been better than Singler but apparently Billy Donovan likes Singler so I hope BD can light a fire under Singler this season.

Prince would not have been better than Singler, especially when you consider our personnel. Singler is, without question, a better spot-up/knockdown 3P shooter than Prince. He's also younger and just a better overall offensive player than Prince right now, and I'm guessing they give you about the same amount of impact and versatility on the defensive end.

I wasn't a huge fan of Singler's contract when I saw we re-signed him, and I was pretty indifferent on us keeping him or not (and leaning towards "just let him walk"), but Prince would not be an upgrade over Singler. If this was 7-10 years ago, sure, but at this point in their respective careers and when you consider our personnel and need, Singler is a better fit on this roster. He was very underwhelming during his time with OKC last season, but he was immediately thrust into a starting role on a team that was in "scrap and fight and claw to get back into the playoff picture because a high level of success is expected within the organization" mode. He was under a different level of pressure in that role than he ever was in Detroit where they were a perennial lottery team since he was drafted. I'm hoping/thinking with a full roster on the court more consistently, i.e. playing alongside Durant and Westbrook some, and a new coach who is really high on him will make him play with more confidence and much more freely.