ATL - Smart Bought Out, Signs with Lakers

skbucks1985 · Post #1281 » by **skbucks1985** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 2:45 pm

I feel like this makes it less likely that the Heat get Beal but much more likely that the Clippers do. For one, the Heat no longer have the ability to offer more money than anyone else that's been mentioned as a possible suitor. Plus, there's going to be fewer minutes to go around. With the Clippers, the ability to get minutes will be there but he runs into the same problem he had in Phoenix where he's the third option behind two other perimeter players.

Baddy Chuck · Post #1282 » by **Baddy Chuck** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 2:46 pm

SupremeHustle wrote:Beal doesn't seem like the "I'm going to sign with the team that gives me the best opportunity to play and win" type of fella.

Washington reunion you say?

raferfenix · Post #1283 » by **raferfenix** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 2:50 pm

Heat are now hard capped at the first apron and can't use their MLE.

Clippers spent most of their MLE on Brook but am seeing a lot of pundits assuming Beal heads their way nonetheless.

emunney · Post #1284 » by **emunney** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 2:57 pm

Ron Swanson wrote:
ReasonablySober wrote:Barry Jackson tweeted out that the Heat would need to open up a roster sport (then deleted it). There it is. Beal's gonna be going to Miami.

Pretty wild that he wants to go there and now fight for shots between two identical players at his position (Powell and Herro) though.

That's his kink I guess.

skbucks1985 · Post #1285 » by **skbucks1985** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 2:58 pm

raferfenix wrote:Heat are now hard capped at the first apron and can't use their MLE.

Clippers spent most of their MLE on Brook but am seeing a lot of pundits assuming Beal heads their way nonetheless.

Of the 6 teams that have been mentioned as Beal suitors: Bucks, Lakers, Heat, Clippers, Nuggets and Warriors I don't think any of them can offer more than the minimum

skbucks1985 · Post #1286 » by **skbucks1985** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 3:15 pm

From the Heat's perspective, the Powell trade is a great trade as a singular trade but it is also just such a non needle mover

mlloyd10 · Post #1287 » by **mlloyd10** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 4:06 pm

There seems to be little Market for small offensive guards. Wonder if we could get Cam Thomas for cheap.

mcfromage · Post #1288 » by **mcfromage** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 4:30 pm

Feels like this opens up lanes for us to acquire Wiggins.

Wonka · Post #1289 » by **Wonka** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 5:04 pm

When I was a kid, there was nothing more I wanted than to see “prime” Kevin Love lmao. He would’ve made a solid vet min guy maybe 5 years ago

skbucks1985 · Post #1290 » by **skbucks1985** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 5:26 pm

mcfromage wrote:Feels like this opens up lanes for us to acquire Wiggins.

Maybe. I think losing Kyle Anderson opens up a need for a small ball 4, but how big that need is depends on the progress of Kel'el Ware and Nikola Jovic

Ron Swanson · Post #1291 » by **Ron Swanson** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 5:34 pm

And this is where Miami's insistence on "never tanking/rebuilding" always gets them in trouble. Riley is absolutely gonna squeeze the well dry and gun for that 6th seed, but unlike us, there isn't a single Top-20 guy on that roster. I think they were looking to move Wiggins for a guard upgrade, but now that they got their guy in Powell, doubt they have interest in moving him. That next Herro extension is gonna instantly be a Top-5 worst contract in basketball. I can't wait.

raferfenix · Post #1292 » by **raferfenix** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 5:44 pm

Ron Swanson wrote:That next Herro extension is gonna instantly be a Top-5 worst contract in basketball. I can't wait.

Or Powell makes it easier for them to trade Herro.

Turk Nowitzki · Post #1293 » by **Turk Nowitzki** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 5:46 pm

Portland GM jumped on Twitter and saw everyone in disbelief they they were the ones sending picks in the original deal

Read on Twitter

Ron Swanson · Post #1294 » by **Ron Swanson** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 5:46 pm

raferfenix wrote:
Ron Swanson wrote:That next Herro extension is gonna instantly be a Top-5 worst contract in basketball. I can't wait.

Or Powell makes it easier for them to trade Herro.

I'd bet money that they're envisioning a Herro/Powell starting backcourt.

raferfenix · Post #1295 » by **raferfenix** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 9:43 pm

What's going on in Utah.gif

The Golden State Warriors may lose Jonathan Kuminga to the Utah Jazz after the stunning John Collins three-team trade created an avenue for them to have cap space. Bobby Marks noted they will likely stay over the cap, but the Jazz have a $26.6 million trade exception too. With Kuminga dangling in free agency as the best available player, Utah may try to swoop in and steal the 22-year-old.

https://bluemanhoop.com/golden-state-warriors-jonathan-kuminga-next-team-now-painfully-obvious-surprise-trade

tedbrogen · Post #1296 » by **tedbrogen** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 10:00 pm

raferfenix wrote:What's going on in Utah.gif

The Golden State Warriors may lose Jonathan Kuminga to the Utah Jazz after the stunning John Collins three-team trade created an avenue for them to have cap space. Bobby Marks noted they will likely stay over the cap, but the Jazz have a $26.6 million trade exception too. With Kuminga dangling in free agency as the best available player, Utah may try to swoop in and steal the 22-year-old.

https://bluemanhoop.com/golden-state-warriors-jonathan-kuminga-next-team-now-painfully-obvious-surprise-trade

Could the Bucks jump in and send Kuz to the Warriors while taking back a big TPE?

Post #1297 » by **MickeyDavis** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 10:23 pm

Read on Twitter

emunney · Post #1298 » by **emunney** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 10:26 pm

MickeyDavis wrote:

Read on Twitter

They have to do it, but that's immediately an albatross.

AussieBuck · Post #1299 » by **AussieBuck** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 10:28 pm

MickeyDavis wrote:

Read on Twitter

Jabari was right! They don't pay you to play D.

blazza18 · Post #1300 » by **blazza18** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 10:29 pm

Everything seems to be happening very quickly for Orlando. I hope they’re ready for expectations.