Official Speculation Thread (Pt.LX Offseason Edition)

Blue_and_Whte · Post #1001 » by **Blue_and_Whte** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 4:42 pm

doct3r dr3 wrote:Tobias working out recently: http://instagram.com/p/cZDP2aB4uq/#

looks a lot bigger/stronger, but also a bit slower

handles look a little slow...

Post #1002 » by **UCFJayBird** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 5:31 pm

I don't think he's going full speed.

rcklsscognition · Post #1003 » by **rcklsscognition** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 5:43 pm

I'm excited to watch Oden play this year. I wonder if he can make it back and contribute somewhere. Would be crazy if he goes to the Heat and they win again and he gets a ring and actually contributes.

KingRobb02 · Post #1004 » by **KingRobb02** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 5:53 pm

Nyce_1 wrote:
The Real Dalic wrote:
MellowRose wrote:Yea, I don't like what the Pelicans are doing either. They should have tanked for at least the 2014 draft and then started to sign FA / trade then. Bad job.

What if they're still bad though? They're not ready for the playoffs yet. They might still end up with a good pick. Besides what if the Sixers traded Jrue before the draft coming up? Idk if they have their pick this year but at least they have a guy they know can play in Jrue.

I don't really like what they did either but I also don't think they made a huge mistake.

They traded their pick to Philly for Holiday; top 3 or 5 protected. They won't be that bad.

Are we really debating how good the Pelicans can be? Jrue Holiday is good, but looking at the rest of the PGs in the western conference playoff picture, do you really think they want to pay that type of money for him? Eric Gordon can't stay healthy and has been terrible when he has actually played in New Orleans. Austin Rivers is pretty bad. He'll be better, but definitely not good. Tyreke is Tyreke. Still an unathletic big guard, who people keep expecting to blow up, but never quite does. We already know what to expect from Anderson. Anthony Davis is supposedly the star here, but I'm not sure he can hold up for 75+ games. This team is not put together very well.

The Real Dalic · Post #1005 » by **The Real Dalic** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 6:07 pm

Nyce_1 wrote:
The Real Dalic wrote:
MellowRose wrote:Yea, I don't like what the Pelicans are doing either. They should have tanked for at least the 2014 draft and then started to sign FA / trade then. Bad job.

What if they're still bad though? They're not ready for the playoffs yet. They might still end up with a good pick. Besides what if the Sixers traded Jrue before the draft coming up? Idk if they have their pick this year but at least they have a guy they know can play in Jrue.

I don't really like what they did either but I also don't think they made a huge mistake.

They traded their pick to Philly for Holiday; top 3 or 5 protected. They won't be that bad.

Thanks for the info.

Still, I don't think they're in a great spot but they didn't make a mistake IMO.

yoyojw17 · Post #1006 » by **yoyojw17** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 6:30 pm

Blue_and_Whte wrote:
doct3r dr3 wrote:Tobias working out recently: http://instagram.com/p/cZDP2aB4uq/#

looks a lot bigger/stronger, but also a bit slower

handles look a little slow...

It's shoot around.... i doubt he's going balls to the wall in the video. Haha....Oladipo's workouts seem to be raising the bar on what practice should look like it seems. ;-)

MellowRose · Post #1007 » by **MellowRose** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 6:33 pm

Al Harrington wants out.

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/ ... um=twitter

Blue_and_Whte · Post #1008 » by **Blue_and_Whte** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 6:37 pm

yoyojw17 wrote:
Blue_and_Whte wrote:
doct3r dr3 wrote:Tobias working out recently: http://instagram.com/p/cZDP2aB4uq/#

looks a lot bigger/stronger, but also a bit slower

handles look a little slow...

It's shoot around.... i doubt he's going balls to the wall in the video. Haha....Oladipo's workouts seem to be raising the bar on what practice should look like it seems.

Eh..It probably doesnt mean much, just an observation.

yoyojw17 · Post #1009 » by **yoyojw17** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 6:38 pm

Blue_and_Whte wrote:
yoyojw17 wrote:
Blue_and_Whte wrote:handles look a little slow...

It's shoot around.... i doubt he's going balls to the wall in the video. Haha....Oladipo's workouts seem to be raising the bar on what practice should look like it seems.

Eh..It probably doesnt mean much, just an observation.

yeah i know....

....CAN THE SEASON START ALREADY! lol

rcklsscognition · Post #1010 » by **rcklsscognition** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 6:49 pm

Henny is working Harrington on the buyout. He's under contract, he can offer him less and less money as each day passes and the more Harrington wants out.

TDJacksonville · Post #1011 » by **TDJacksonville** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 7:01 pm

MellowRose wrote:Al Harrington wants out.

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/ ... um=twitter

he can want the moon but it doesnt mean he will get it. im sure eventually Harrington will say ill take No Money so Just CUT ME :lol:

LBPTarHeel27 · Post #1012 » by **LBPTarHeel27** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:36 pm

Jennings to Detroit. Detroit is going to be a very interesting team to keep an eye on this season.

Milwaukee on the other hand...they are going to be a $h!t show.

Skin · Post #1013 » by **Skin** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:48 pm

Hahahaha. Jennings to Detroit is hilarious. That team is turning into a joke. They are going nowhere fast!

Skin · Post #1014 » by **Skin** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:48 pm

MellowRose wrote:Al Harrington wants out.

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/ ... um=twitter

Cool. Rip up your own contract and leave then.

TDJacksonville · Post #1015 » by **TDJacksonville** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:50 pm

LBPTarHeel27 wrote:Jennings to Detroit. Detroit is going to be a very interesting team to keep an eye on this season.

Milwaukee on the other hand...they are going to be a $h!t show.

Kravstov gonna be good now hes out of detroit. Knight cant be anyworse than Jennings and Middleton cant be that bad.

8 million a year for Jennings :lol:

TDJacksonville · Post #1016 » by **TDJacksonville** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:52 pm

Skin wrote:
MellowRose wrote:Al Harrington wants out.

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/ ... um=twitter

Cool. Rip up your own contract and leave then.

or tell a Contending team to cough up some compensation for him or TAKE 0 Dollars and get released.

BadMofoPimp · Post #1017 » by **BadMofoPimp** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:57 pm

GOOO PISTONS!!!

I am excited for my other favorite team. Even though I hate and trash Jennings, he does have great talent.

And, with Billups as his backup mentoring him along with Cheeks, this has to be a great thing.

Jennings
MCP
Josh Smith
Monroe
Drummond

Just give that a year or two to digest, then boom. Total domination. Pistons will also have like another $10 mil plus next year to spend to boot!!!

PeePee la Fritz · Post #1018 » by **PeePee la Fritz** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:02 pm

BadMofoPimp wrote:GOOO PISTONS!!!

I am excited for my other favorite team. Even though I hate and trash Jennings, he does have great talent.

And, with Billups as his backup mentoring him along with Cheeks, this has to be a great thing.

Jennings
MCP
Josh Smith
Monroe
Drummond

Just give that a year or two to digest, then boom. Total domination. Pistons will also have like another $10 mil plus next year to spend to boot!!!

I don't hate that roster...it's very intriguing

BadMofoPimp · Post #1019 » by **BadMofoPimp** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:04 pm

PeePee la Fritz wrote:
BadMofoPimp wrote:GOOO PISTONS!!!

I am excited for my other favorite team. Even though I hate and trash Jennings, he does have great talent.

And, with Billups as his backup mentoring him along with Cheeks, this has to be a great thing.

Jennings
MCP
Josh Smith
Monroe
Drummond

Just give that a year or two to digest, then boom. Total domination. Pistons will also have like another $10 mil plus next year to spend to boot!!!

I don't hate that roster...it's very intriguing

This is the most excited I have been about both the Magic and Pistons rosters in yeeeaaarrrrs. Not that there are no risks here, as both teams could still implode, but you gotta like the raw talent on both teams and the potential to enjoy watching them young teams improve!

MellowRose · Post #1020 » by **MellowRose** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:05 pm

BadMofoPimp wrote:GOOO PISTONS!!!

I am excited for my other favorite team. Even though I hate and trash Jennings, he does have great talent.

And, with Billups as his backup mentoring him along with Cheeks, this has to be a great thing.

Jennings
MCP
Josh Smith
Monroe
Drummond

Just give that a year or two to digest, then boom. Total domination. Pistons will also have like another $10 mil plus next year to spend to boot!!!

lol, this isn't the 2k13 brandon jennings. dis is the real life jennings. the dude who shoots like below 40% fg.

don't see the pistons getting too far with him at the helm.

i do love drummond though

they've officially become a treadmill team imo