Around the NBA Thread 2016-17

ConstableGeneva · Post #781 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Thu Jun 23, 2016 7:57 pm

Meanwhile...
[tweet]https://twitter.com/briancmahoney/status/746063891109679104[/tweet]
Butler, Lowry, DeRozan, Melo, Durant, George, Klay, DeAndre, Dray, Boogie.

Lowry only legit PG.

truth18 · Post #782 » by **truth18** » Thu Jun 23, 2016 7:59 pm

Makes me sad that DeAndre, Dray and Cousins will represent our country.

Andrew McCeltic · Post #783 » by **Andrew McCeltic** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 4:54 am

Stray thought- if Presti deals Kanter and Ilyasova for Love he's the GM of the year.

FlatearthZorro · Post #784 » by **FlatearthZorro** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 6:44 am

Wtf are the Magic doing by the way? Why the **** did they trade Oladipo and Sabonis and Illyasova for 1 year of Ibaka?(I know Oladipo is gonna be a free agent too, but DAMN that's a lot for a 1 year rental, considering Ibaka is UFA and will demand around 20 mils)

Iguodaladon · Post #785 » by **Iguodaladon** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 10:39 am

Boston34Bg wrote:Wtf are the Magic doing by the way? Why the **** did they trade Oladipo and Sabonis and Illyasova for 1 year of Ibaka?(I know Oladipo is gonna be a free agent too, but DAMN that's a lot for a 1 year rental, considering Ibaka is UFA and will demand around 20 mils)

I think they got blinded by the chance to trade for Ibaka and forgot they had Aaron Gordon on the roster already

jmr07019 · Post #786 » by **jmr07019** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 11:53 am

Magic .... LOL. They suck

Great move for the Thunder.

TWolves are gonna be real tough in 2-3 years. Dunn was a great pick for them.

KGboss · Post #787 » by **KGboss** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:13 pm

jmr07019 wrote:Magic .... LOL. They suck

Great move for the Thunder.

TWolves are gonna be real tough in 2-3 years. Dunn was a great pick for them.

Why is it a great move for the Thunder exactly? Oladipo is redundant next to Westbrook. Is he supposed to transition to a spot up shooter now? I dont get the hype. All they did was get a little insurance if Westbrook walks next year thats about it, and it makes me think even more that KD is gone.

2Mas · Post #788 » by **2Mas** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 4:26 pm

KGboss wrote:
jmr07019 wrote:Magic .... LOL. They suck

Great move for the Thunder.

TWolves are gonna be real tough in 2-3 years. Dunn was a great pick for them.

Why is it a great move for the Thunder exactly? Oladipo is redundant next to Westbrook. Is he supposed to transition to a spot up shooter now? I dont get the hype. All they did was get a little insurance if Westbrook walks next year thats about it, and it makes me think even more that KD is gone.

Yes. Olapido is an actual 2 way player that the Thunder have missing at the SG spot for years.

Olapido is not a terrible shooter. 33-34-35%'s from deep in his 3 years. All while shooting more than the previous years. I'd assume he'll be at 37% this year. Also, a play maker, can handle the ball.. People make him seem like a bust. I love the kid. Now the only weakness that they have is Ilyasova's defense if he starts. He's such an after thought he'll be fine.

Now, they coulda been better off signing a Courtney Lee is FA & keeping Ibaka, but I guess they don't have the $ for it.

Adams will hold down the paint. Ilyasova will open things up more their duo. Obviously its worse for their defense, but better for their offense.

2Mas · Post #789 » by **2Mas** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 4:38 pm

truth18 wrote:Makes me sad that DeAndre, Dray and Cousins will represent our country.

Why? Those dudes are beasts.

Best offensive center.
Best defensive center.
Most versatile defender.

I'm hyped for them.

The_Ghost_of_JB · Post #790 » by **The_Ghost_of_JB** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 6:46 pm

This cannot be true...right?

According to sources, the Wiz are locked in on making a major offer to Joakim Noah. The Wizards are said to be willing to offer Noah, coming off shoulder surgery that KO’d him in January, a full maximum contract. His deal would start at $28 million and reach around $120 million over four seasons.

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-free-agency-washington-wizards-joakim-noah-chicago-bulls-knicks-derrick-rose-bucks-timberwolves/1g5h2xcr8ello1ct5ne29gn4m5?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

DoubleHappiness · Post #791 » by **DoubleHappiness** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 6:51 pm

The_Ghost_of_JB wrote:This cannot be true...right?

According to sources, the Wiz are locked in on making a major offer to Joakim Noah. The Wizards are said to be willing to offer Noah, coming off shoulder surgery that KO’d him in January, a full maximum contract. His deal would start at $28 million and reach around $120 million over four seasons.

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-free-agency-washington-wizards-joakim-noah-chicago-bulls-knicks-derrick-rose-bucks-timberwolves/1g5h2xcr8ello1ct5ne29gn4m5?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

...wat?

truth18 · Post #792 » by **truth18** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 6:52 pm

2Mas wrote:
truth18 wrote:Makes me sad that DeAndre, Dray and Cousins will represent our country.

Why? Those dudes are beasts.

Best offensive center.
Best defensive center.
Most versatile defender.

I'm hyped for them.

Oh I'm most def hyped for their on court performance.

Just hate those guys as people and I feel like they don't represent our country well.

truth18 · Post #793 » by **truth18** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 6:53 pm

The_Ghost_of_JB wrote:This cannot be true...right?

According to sources, the Wiz are locked in on making a major offer to Joakim Noah. The Wizards are said to be willing to offer Noah, coming off shoulder surgery that KO’d him in January, a full maximum contract. His deal would start at $28 million and reach around $120 million over four seasons.

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-free-agency-washington-wizards-joakim-noah-chicago-bulls-knicks-derrick-rose-bucks-timberwolves/1g5h2xcr8ello1ct5ne29gn4m5?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

What a Grunfeldian nightmare.

The_Ghost_of_JB · Post #794 » by **The_Ghost_of_JB** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 6:55 pm

I guess the wizards have not seen Noah play the past two season?

Murta · Post #795 » by **Murta** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 6:57 pm

Mitch Lawrence
Mitch Lawrence
Mitch Lawrence

Andrew McCeltic · Post #796 » by **Andrew McCeltic** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 6:57 pm

Just when you thought it was safe to forget about Nene's contract, Wiz fans.

The_Ghost_of_JB · Post #797 » by **The_Ghost_of_JB** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 6:59 pm

Just like that I think I would be okay with the celtics offering Barnes a max contract.

Andrew McCeltic · Post #798 » by **Andrew McCeltic** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 6:59 pm

Boston34Bg wrote:Wtf are the Magic doing by the way? Why the **** did they trade Oladipo and Sabonis and Illyasova for 1 year of Ibaka?(I know Oladipo is gonna be a free agent too, but DAMN that's a lot for a 1 year rental, considering Ibaka is UFA and will demand around 20 mils)

Ibaka balances out Vucevic. They have too many prospects there. Vic is improving, could become an all-star in OKC. But they might keep Fournier and make minutes for Hezonja- or they deal Hezonja/Gordon for Butler and think they can win the East.

truth18 · Post #799 » by **truth18** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 7:01 pm

Andrew McCeltic wrote:
Boston34Bg wrote:Wtf are the Magic doing by the way? Why the **** did they trade Oladipo and Sabonis and Illyasova for 1 year of Ibaka?(I know Oladipo is gonna be a free agent too, but DAMN that's a lot for a 1 year rental, considering Ibaka is UFA and will demand around 20 mils)

Ibaka balances out Vucevic. They have too many prospects there. Vic is improving, could become an all-star in OKC. But they might keep Fournier and make minutes for Hezonja- or they deal Hezonja/Gordon for Butler and think they can win the East.

They made an awful trade. Bottom line. Hennigan is a Presti guy and did his old boss a favor.

15th overall · Post #800 » by **15th overall** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 7:25 pm

I really wanted a buffed up version of Amir's deal for Noah... overpay per year for some kind of options. Gonna bow out of that race now... if this is any kinda glimpse into what this FA period will look like, it's prob not gonna be pretty and I'm probably not gonna be happy with the outcome.

Hope Evan gets in on the gravy train, just not from us.