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robdog_5 · Post #1961 » by **robdog_5** » Sat Jun 30, 2018 11:23 pm

If I'm a western conf playoff type team I'm signing Avery Bradley to play vs GSW

grindtime22 · Post #1962 » by **grindtime22** » Sat Jun 30, 2018 11:29 pm

djFan71 wrote:
Valid wrote:
djFan71 wrote:They gave away basically nothing for him - Kanter's horrible contract and Doug McDermott. People weren't trading anything of value for that. Still wasn't a great trade by any means, and Melo actually ended up worse than expected (even with his "sacrifices"). But, it's ultimately more of a garbage in garbage out trade than anything horribly one-sided.

The contract is what makes it so bad. So, while they didn't trade much for him, they have no cap space now because of him.

I think they would still be capped out with Kanter instead, but could be wrong on that.

Capped out regardless

It was no value/negative value traded for no value/negative value.

Kanter wasn't going to fetch anything worthwhile from anybody. With that said, it probably would have been better to have Kanter (even if he was on the bench) over Melo.

Tyakack · Post #1963 » by **Tyakack** » Sat Jun 30, 2018 11:31 pm

Looks like that PG gamble may just pay off for OKC. Despite PG apparently being so sure he was going to LA. Would you imagine that. Crazy how a year playing with a team can change someone's opinion.

return2glory · Post #1964 » by **return2glory** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 12:09 am

Just heard Lebron landed in L.A. for what it’s worth. He has a house here. It could be he is meeting with the Lakers and or Clippers.

colaroaster · Post #1965 » by **colaroaster** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 12:20 am

robdog_5 wrote:If I'm a western conf playoff type team I'm signing Avery Bradley to play vs GSW

if you're an eastern conf playoff type team who-are you signing to cover embiid?

robdog_5 · Post #1966 » by **robdog_5** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 12:32 am

colaroaster wrote:
robdog_5 wrote:If I'm a western conf playoff type team I'm signing Avery Bradley to play vs GSW

if you're an eastern conf playoff type team who-are you signing to cover embiid?

Baynes

Captain_Caveman · Post #1967 » by **Captain_Caveman** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 2:35 am

Nobody wants the Sixers’ bitch ass money.

Post #1968 » by **tlee324** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 4:20 am

robdog_5 wrote:
colaroaster wrote:
robdog_5 wrote:If I'm a western conf playoff type team I'm signing Avery Bradley to play vs GSW

if you're an eastern conf playoff type team who-are you signing to cover embiid?

Baynes

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celticfan42487 · Post #1969 » by **celticfan42487** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 4:35 am

Captain_Caveman wrote:Nobody wants the Sixers’ bitch ass money.

I mean with Simmons and Embiid you have to think they'll throw it at someone that can hit 3s.

They don't need frontcourt help but options are quickly running out.

Seems like they're already down to grabbing one or two of: Tyreke Evans, JJ Reddick, Avery Bradley.

Any of those would be good for them, Evans could be game changing if he repeats with that 20 5 and 5 season on 40% from 3 he had last season. Basically being what Fultz was supposed to be after he developed.

With Ben Simmons as your PG who can cover 1-5 you could even get away with singing Evans and Bradley and throwing out a

Simmons (defends SF)
Bradley (defends PG exclusively where he's the best in the league)
Evans ( defends SG)
Saric/Rcov
Embiid

lineup. Surround those guys with 3 point shooters, add Evans as the secondary ballhandler that it seems to fit the mold of the 2 ballhandler offense we're seeing a lot of team goto and you're well one your way to a balanced roster that doesn't scare me at all due to lack of star power. But very well could be penned in for 50+ wins and the ECF birth.

Captain_Caveman · Post #1970 » by **Captain_Caveman** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 4:36 am

celticfan42487 wrote:
Captain_Caveman wrote:Nobody wants the Sixers’ bitch ass money.

I mean with Simmons and Embiid you have to think they'll throw it at someone that can hit 3s.

They don't need frontcourt help but options are quickly running out.

Seems like they're already down to grabbing one or two of: Tyreke Evans, JJ Reddick, Avery Bradley.

Any of those would be good for them, Evans could be game changing if he repeats with that 20 5 and 5 season on 40% from 3 he had last season. Basically being what Fultz was supposed to be after he developed.

With Ben Simmons as your PG who can cover 1-5 you could even get away with singing Evans and Bradley and throwing out a

Simmons
Bradley
Evans
Saric/Rcov
Embiid

lineup. Surround those guys with 3 point shooters, add Evans as the secondary ballhandler that it seems to fit the mold of the 2 ballhandler offense we're seeing a lot of team goto and you're well one your way to a balanced roster that doesn't scare me at all due to lack of star power. But very well could be penned in for 50+ wins and the ECF birth.

Hope they sign Melo after OKC stretches him.

TheMartian · Post #1971 » by **TheMartian** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 4:59 am

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ddb · Post #1973 » by **ddb** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 5:27 am

I am so happy for OKC. And PG13 did this right. Great job PG13!!!

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Fencer reregistered · Post #1974 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 5:49 am

ddb wrote:I am so happy for OKC. And PG13 did this right. Great job PG13!!!

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Is the OKC/Indy trade one of the few big win-win deals in NBA history?

Post #1975 » by **djFan71** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 5:58 am

grindtime22 wrote:
djFan71 wrote:
Valid wrote:The contract is what makes it so bad. So, while they didn't trade much for him, they have no cap space now because of him.

I think they would still be capped out with Kanter instead, but could be wrong on that.

Capped out regardless

It was no value/negative value traded for no value/negative value.

Kanter wasn't going to fetch anything worthwhile from anybody. With that said, it probably would have been better to have Kanter (even if he was on the bench) over Melo.

Granted, that extra $8-9M over Kanter in the lux tax hell they're in is rough, though. I find it hilarious that the cheap franchise-stealing **** owners wouldn't pay the tax for Harden w/ Russ & KD, but are not paying it for Melo with Russ & PG. 8-)

grindtime22 · Post #1976 » by **grindtime22** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 6:06 am

djFan71 wrote:
grindtime22 wrote:
djFan71 wrote: I think they would still be capped out with Kanter instead, but could be wrong on that.

Capped out regardless

It was no value/negative value traded for no value/negative value.

Kanter wasn't going to fetch anything worthwhile from anybody. With that said, it probably would have been better to have Kanter (even if he was on the bench) over Melo.

Granted, that extra $8-9M over Kanter in the lux tax hell they're in is rough, though. I find it hilarious that the cheap franchise-stealing **** owners wouldn't pay the tax for Harden w/ Russ & KD, but are not paying it for Melo with Russ & PG.

No doubt

It was a mistake. I'm curious to see if they stretch him to spread the hurt or just bite the bullet this year. Their franchise value has gone up nearly a billion over the purchase price.

grindtime22 · Post #1977 » by **grindtime22** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 6:11 am

Fencer reregistered wrote:
ddb wrote:I am so happy for OKC. And PG13 did this right. Great job PG13!!!

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Is the OKC/Indy trade one of the few big win-win deals in NBA history?

Crazy

Home runs both ways

Post #1978 » by **tlee324** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 12:05 pm

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TheOGJabroni · Post #1980 » by **TheOGJabroni** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 12:50 pm

robdog_5 wrote:If I'm a western conf playoff type team I'm signing Avery Bradley to play vs GSW

Always felt like he would thrive on a team with Harden, LeBron, Simmons, etc. Ball dominant wing players. Rockets may make some sense with what you're saying, especially after losing Ariza.