Around the NBA, Season 2018-2019

Post #1 » by **Inigo Montoya** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 12:34 pm

The offseason has officially begun with some big moves.

And what does Phoenix need Ariza for? And just for 1 season?

stitches · Post #2 » by **stitches** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 12:44 pm

Inigo Montoya wrote:The offseason has officially begun with some big moves.

And what does Phoenix need Ariza for? And just for 1 season?

I like that deal. Vet and good vet at that to infuse some leadership, experience and defensive attitude that they were sorely lacking on their young roster. Also... mentor to Bridges who is being compared to... Ariza.

They can field a lineup of Booker-Jackson-Bridges-Ariza-Ayton. I LOVE THIS! Replace Jackson with Okobo and you get a lineup with insane spacing.

Post #3 » by **Inigo Montoya** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 12:46 pm

stitches wrote:
Inigo Montoya wrote:The offseason has officially begun with some big moves.

And what does Phoenix need Ariza for? And just for 1 season?

I like that deal. Vet and good vet at that to infuse some leadership, experience and defensive attitude that they were sorely lacking on their young roster. Also... mentor to Bridges who is being compared to... Ariza.

They can field a lineup of Booker-Jackson-Bridges-Ariza-Ayton. I LOVE THIS! Replace Jackson with Okobo and you get a lineup with insane spacing.

If they value his leadership so much then they should have signed him for more than one season. They only reason I like it is that it weakens the Rockets, should we meet them in the playoffs again. But that is somewhat mitigated by the fact that it weakens the Rockets should they meet the Warriors again.

stitches · Post #4 » by **stitches** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 12:49 pm

Inigo Montoya wrote:
stitches wrote:
Inigo Montoya wrote:The offseason has officially begun with some big moves.

And what does Phoenix need Ariza for? And just for 1 season?

I like that deal. Vet and good vet at that to infuse some leadership, experience and defensive attitude that they were sorely lacking on their young roster. Also... mentor to Bridges who is being compared to... Ariza.

They can field a lineup of Booker-Jackson-Bridges-Ariza-Ayton. I LOVE THIS! Replace Jackson with Okobo and you get a lineup with insane spacing.

If they value his leadership so much then they should have signed him for more than one season. They only reason I like it is that it weakens the Rockets, should we meet them in the playoffs again. But that is somewhat mitigated by the fact that it weakens the Rockets should they meet the Warriors again.

Maybe he didn't want to sign for more. maybe they didn't want to sign him for more... he's 33 going on 34. I actually like it better at 1 year than at 3. I am not sure he wanted 2.

Post #5 » by **Inigo Montoya** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 2:12 pm

stitches wrote:Maybe he didn't want to sign for more. maybe they didn't want to sign him for more... he's 33 going on 34. I actually like it better at 1 year than at 3. I am not sure he wanted 2.

It does help the Warriors though.

KqWIN · Post #6 » by **KqWIN** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 2:38 pm

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Crunch 99 · Post #7 » by **Crunch 99** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 2:48 pm

I am not shocked that George re-upped with OKC. Too much was being made of them losing in round one and not enough was made of the fact they were playing without Andre Roberson. I posted an article mid season that argued that defensive stalwart Andre Roberson helps that team on offense (without scoring) as well as defense, much like Gobert does for the Jazz. Roberson only played half the season, but he finished number two behind Gobert for Defensive Real Plus Minus. In addition, George and Adams came in 4th and 12th in the DPOY voting this season. I can understand why George might believe that OKC has potential to be better than a first round exit team.

KqWIN · Post #8 » by **KqWIN** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 2:52 pm

Crunch 99 wrote:I am not shocked that George re-upped with OKC. Too much was being made of them losing in round one and not enough was made of the fact they were playing without Andre Roberson. I posted an article mid season that effectively argued that defensive stalwart Andre Roberson helps that team on offense as well as defense, much like Gobert does for the Jazz. Roberson only played half the season, but he finished number two behind Gobert for Defensive Real Plus Minus. In addition, George and Adams came in 4th and 12th in the DPOY voting this season. I can see why George probably thinks OKC has potential to be better than a first round exit team.

Fair, but at the same time, he turned down $210M from Indiana so he could go to LA. And now it looks like LA is certain to sign LeBron and are the favorites to land Kawhi as well. You may think OKC is a better spot than it looks, but LA had everything going for them and couldn't even get a meeting with him.

Crunch 99 · Post #9 » by **Crunch 99** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 3:22 pm

KqWIN wrote:
Crunch 99 wrote:I am not shocked that George re-upped with OKC. Too much was being made of them losing in round one and not enough was made of the fact they were playing without Andre Roberson. I posted an article mid season that effectively argued that defensive stalwart Andre Roberson helps that team on offense (without scoring) as well as defense, much like Gobert does for the Jazz. Roberson only played half the season, but he finished number two behind Gobert for Defensive Real Plus Minus. In addition, George and Adams came in 4th and 12th in the DPOY voting this season. I can understand why George might believe that OKC has potential to be better than a first round exit team.

Fair, but at the same time, he turned down $210M from Indiana so he could go to LA. And now it looks like LA is certain to sign LeBron and are the favorites to land Kawhi as well. You may think OKC is a better spot than it looks, but LA had everything going for them and couldn't even get a meeting with him.

Good point. That is quite a change of direction. Maybe he decided there was too much drama and uncertainty with LA? Perhaps teaming up with his known teammate and superstar friend Westbrook for at least three years was more attractive than getting involved with a potential Lebron led team where Lebron usually has a hand in personnel moves while typically only making a one year commitment himself.

KqWIN · Post #10 » by **KqWIN** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 4:53 pm

I'm rooting for LeBron to go to Philly with Kawhi. Get some talent in the other conference!

AingesBurner · Post #11 » by **AingesBurner** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 5:14 pm

KqWIN wrote:I'm rooting for LeBron to go to Philly with Kawhi. Get some talent in the other conference!

Yerp!! And the fact the Lakers would continue to suck and Hayward would never make it out of the conference finals.

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AingesBurner · Post #12 » by **AingesBurner** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 5:14 pm

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stitches · Post #13 » by **stitches** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 5:18 pm

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Oh boy... PHX has a Hayward-Jeremy Evans situation on their hands.

Post #14 » by **Inigo Montoya** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 5:28 pm

stitches wrote:

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Oh boy... PHX has a Hayward-Jeremy Evans situation on their hands.

Or a Dwill-Brewer situation. It shouldn't matter though. He'll sign the 5-year max and they'll have a 5 year run with him and Ayton at the very least.

KqWIN · Post #15 » by **KqWIN** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 5:36 pm

stitches wrote:
Inigo Montoya wrote:
stitches wrote:I like that deal. Vet and good vet at that to infuse some leadership, experience and defensive attitude that they were sorely lacking on their young roster. Also... mentor to Bridges who is being compared to... Ariza.

They can field a lineup of Booker-Jackson-Bridges-Ariza-Ayton. I LOVE THIS! Replace Jackson with Okobo and you get a lineup with insane spacing.

If they value his leadership so much then they should have signed him for more than one season. They only reason I like it is that it weakens the Rockets, should we meet them in the playoffs again. But that is somewhat mitigated by the fact that it weakens the Rockets should they meet the Warriors again.

Maybe he didn't want to sign for more. maybe they didn't want to sign him for more... he's 33 going on 34. I actually like it better at 1 year than at 3. I am not sure he wanted 2.

Ariza secured the bag. Now he can get a buyout and sign a min with the Warriors or Rockets if/when the Suns playoff chase ends.

ForeverRDjazz · Post #16 » by **ForeverRDjazz** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 5:50 pm

Inigo Montoya wrote:The offseason has officially begun with some big moves.

And what does Phoenix need Ariza for? And just for 1 season?

It's hurts Rockets as much as it helps Suns...Win Win for Jazz and rest the teams in the west. I'd like to see team needing a big make a nice offer to Clint and watch Rocket implode next year.

ForeverRDjazz · Post #17 » by **ForeverRDjazz** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 5:54 pm

Like people said about keeping your powder dry for next year. Max out offer for Clay and watch Warrior implode leaving Jazz at the top. Need to get Favs on a cheap four year deal or one year 20 then cheaper deal after next year when we need to make a splash.

KqWIN · Post #18 » by **KqWIN** » Sun Jul 1, 2018 11:57 pm

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dr0welf · Post #19 » by **dr0welf** » Mon Jul 2, 2018 12:08 am

What do you think it would cost to get Randle?

dr0welf · Post #20 » by **dr0welf** » Mon Jul 2, 2018 12:09 am

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