Random Rumor Thread: Post em here

moonpie · Post #1321 » by **moonpie** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 8:53 pm

[tweet]https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/751517710186491904[/tweet]

RightToCensor · Post #1322 » by **RightToCensor** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 9:05 pm

Whatever happened to that rumored Rudy Gay for Monta Ellis swap? I thought that was a no brainier for Indiana.

Post #1323 » by **loserX** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 9:17 pm

Not sure if worthy of own thread, but the Mavs have waived Javale McGee.

RexRyan · Post #1324 » by **RexRyan** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 9:19 pm

loserX wrote:Not sure if worthy of own thread, but the Mavs have waived Javale McGee.

PLEASE PLEASE sign with the Kings - Six seven-footers and Boogie going crazy - too good to be true!

Post #1325 » by **codydaze** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 9:23 pm

RightToCensor wrote:Whatever happened to that rumored Rudy Gay for Monta Ellis swap? I thought that was a no brainier for Indiana.

Sacramento wasn't interested in Monta.

Dupp · Post #1326 » by **Dupp** » Fri Jul 8, 2016 11:05 pm

Apparently we are signing bird man. Did he even play much last year? Was he at all serviceable?

Post #1327 » by **Smitty731** » Sat Jul 9, 2016 1:21 am

I'm not in Las Vegas yet (I don't get there until Sunday), but I'm hearing from lots of sources that the Celtics are being very active in trade talks. Sometimes things get done in Vegas because everyone is there.

The word is that the Celtics aren't willing to part with anyone from the core, but they are more than willing to part with some of the young players.

If nothing else, due to the roster crunch, except to see some small deals go down. But the team is aiming much higher.

Also, Zizic is staying in Europe for sure. The team really wants Yabusele to stay in Europe, but he apparently wants the NBA. Not sure how that one will ultimately play out. A curious pick is looking even more curious.

Post #1328 » by **Smitty731** » Sat Jul 9, 2016 1:23 am

Dupp wrote:Apparently we are signing bird man. Did he even play much last year? Was he at all serviceable?

He was ok, but his athleticism is dropping off big time. Considering how much he relies on it, that is troublesome for him. But he's fine as a third string big.

Post #1329 » by **bondom34** » Sat Jul 9, 2016 1:25 am

Smitty731 wrote:
Dupp wrote:Apparently we are signing bird man. Did he even play much last year? Was he at all serviceable?

He was ok, but his athleticism is dropping off big time. Considering how much he relies on it, that is troublesome for him. But he's fine as a third string big.

Wanted to pass along thx for the Orlando notes from DailyThunder too Smitty, those guys appreciate it as well.

Post #1330 » by **Smitty731** » Sat Jul 9, 2016 1:31 am

bondom34 wrote:
Smitty731 wrote:
Dupp wrote:Apparently we are signing bird man. Did he even play much last year? Was he at all serviceable?

He was ok, but his athleticism is dropping off big time. Considering how much he relies on it, that is troublesome for him. But he's fine as a third string big.

Wanted to pass along thx for the Orlando notes from DailyThunder too Smitty, those guys appreciate it as well.

Where was that? Link? I'd like to check it out.

Post #1331 » by **bondom34** » Sat Jul 9, 2016 1:32 am

Smitty731 wrote:
bondom34 wrote:
Smitty731 wrote:
He was ok, but his athleticism is dropping off big time. Considering how much he relies on it, that is troublesome for him. But he's fine as a third string big.

Wanted to pass along thx for the Orlando notes from DailyThunder too Smitty, those guys appreciate it as well.

Where was that? Link? I'd like to check it out.

Oh, just let them know here:

http://dailythunder.com/2016/07/friday-bolts-7-8-16/

Its a real slow night there lol, but those guys are big OKC fans.

Post #1332 » by **Smitty731** » Sat Jul 9, 2016 1:46 am

bondom34 wrote:
Smitty731 wrote:
bondom34 wrote:Wanted to pass along thx for the Orlando notes from DailyThunder too Smitty, those guys appreciate it as well.

Where was that? Link? I'd like to check it out.

Oh, just let them know here:

http://dailythunder.com/2016/07/friday-bolts-7-8-16/

Its a real slow night there lol, but those guys are big OKC fans.

I like the ones that call me a random ass reporter. And some nobody.

I'm gonna send those to my Mom to frame! :lol:

And for what it is worth, they are right. But I was the one there talking to people.

Post #1333 » by **bondom34** » Sat Jul 9, 2016 1:49 am

Smitty731 wrote:
bondom34 wrote:
Smitty731 wrote:
Where was that? Link? I'd like to check it out.

Oh, just let them know here:

http://dailythunder.com/2016/07/friday-bolts-7-8-16/

Its a real slow night there lol, but those guys are big OKC fans.

I like the ones that call me a random ass reporter. And some nobody.

I'm gonna send those to my Mom to frame!

And for what it is worth, they are right. But I was the one there talking to people.

The nice ones were there at this time of day! During the workday its a more.....colorful??? group. :lol:

Post #1334 » by **Smitty731** » Sat Jul 9, 2016 1:59 am

bondom34 wrote:
Smitty731 wrote:
bondom34 wrote:Oh, just let them know here:

http://dailythunder.com/2016/07/friday-bolts-7-8-16/

Its a real slow night there lol, but those guys are big OKC fans.

I like the ones that call me a random ass reporter. And some nobody.

I'm gonna send those to my Mom to frame!

And for what it is worth, they are right. But I was the one there talking to people.

The nice ones were there at this time of day! During the workday its a more.....colorful??? group.

Haha. I like the guy who just said "F*ck Smitty. I'll pop that nugget if I see him."

Nothing worse than the guy who told me to kill myself and my entire family so none of my ancestors would live. All because I questioned his team's direction for this coming summer.

I wasn't even critical either. He just didn't like my suggestions! :lol:

I got a **** ton of hate from Thunder fans when I reported that it was down to GSW (the likely choice) and Boston. I mean a metric **** ton. They kept saying "Royce says it is OKC, so f*ck you!". And I love Royce's work, but no one was more connected to that entire situation than the guys in the media room and he wasn't in there.

First piece of advice I got from a veteran at this was: "Engage heavily to build your brand. But only with those that are respectful. If they get rude, just ignore it and let it pass." And this guy doesn't let it pass, so he said it as a "do as I say, not as I do" piece of advice.

Post #1335 » by **bondom34** » Sat Jul 9, 2016 2:10 am

Smitty731 wrote:
bondom34 wrote:
Smitty731 wrote:
I like the ones that call me a random ass reporter. And some nobody.

I'm gonna send those to my Mom to frame!

And for what it is worth, they are right. But I was the one there talking to people.

The nice ones were there at this time of day! During the workday its a more.....colorful??? group.

Haha. I like the guy who just said "F*ck Smitty. I'll pop that nugget if I see him."

Nothing worse than the guy who told me to kill myself and my entire family so none of my ancestors would live. All because I questioned his team's direction for this coming summer.

I wasn't even critical either. He just didn't like my suggestions!

I got a **** ton of hate from Thunder fans when I reported that it was down to GSW (the likely choice) and Boston. I mean a metric **** ton. They kept saying "Royce says it is OKC, so f*ck you!". And I love Royce's work, but no one was more connected to that entire situation than the guys in the media room and he wasn't in there.

First piece of advice I got from a veteran at this was: "Engage heavily to build your brand. But only with those that are respectful. If they get rude, just ignore it and let it pass." And this guy doesn't let it pass, so he said it as a "do as I say, not as I do" piece of advice.

Really do love your work man, hoping your sources are wrong w/ Russ, but love the work

.

Post #1336 » by **Smitty731** » Sat Jul 9, 2016 2:11 am

bondom34 wrote:
Smitty731 wrote:
bondom34 wrote:

The nice ones were there at this time of day! During the workday its a more.....colorful??? group.

Haha. I like the guy who just said "F*ck Smitty. I'll pop that nugget if I see him."

Nothing worse than the guy who told me to kill myself and my entire family so none of my ancestors would live. All because I questioned his team's direction for this coming summer.

I wasn't even critical either. He just didn't like my suggestions!

I got a **** ton of hate from Thunder fans when I reported that it was down to GSW (the likely choice) and Boston. I mean a metric **** ton. They kept saying "Royce says it is OKC, so f*ck you!". And I love Royce's work, but no one was more connected to that entire situation than the guys in the media room and he wasn't in there.

First piece of advice I got from a veteran at this was: "Engage heavily to build your brand. But only with those that are respectful. If they get rude, just ignore it and let it pass." And this guy doesn't let it pass, so he said it as a "do as I say, not as I do" piece of advice.

Really do love your work man, hoping your sources are wrong w/ Russ, but love the work .

Thanks man. Much appreciated.

Karmaloop · Post #1337 » by **Karmaloop** » Sat Jul 9, 2016 3:50 pm

Smitty731 wrote:The word is that the Celtics aren't willing to part with anyone from the core, but they are more than willing to part with some of the young players.

Just out of curiosity, who does Boston view as their core?

kriss73 · Post #1338 » by **kriss73** » Sat Jul 9, 2016 3:59 pm

No harm here, but I think somebody have to write this motto on Ainge's office walls: "You have to give to get".
Then, we will see a Boston trade sooner than later. Maybe.

Post #1339 » by **Smitty731** » Sat Jul 9, 2016 4:03 pm

Karmaloop wrote:
Smitty731 wrote:The word is that the Celtics aren't willing to part with anyone from the core, but they are more than willing to part with some of the young players.

Just out of curiosity, who does Boston view as their core?

Horford, Thomas, Bradley, Crowder are the most consistently mentioned guys now. Johnson and Smart are the next most mentioned. Olynyk occasionally gets mention.

Post #1340 » by **Smitty731** » Sat Jul 9, 2016 4:04 pm

kriss73 wrote:No harm here, but I think somebody have to write this motto on Ainge's office walls: "You have to give to get".
Then, we will see a Boston trade sooner than later. Maybe.

He's made more traded than anyone else over the last two seasons. By a pretty substantial margin if I remember right.

But in general, your comment is fair. I think he tries the old quantity over quality method.