NBA Free Agency

RickyDizzle · Post #1041 » by **RickyDizzle** » Wed Jul 4, 2018 4:32 pm

Still a lot of good players out there and not much money left.

Jabari Parker, Marcus Smart, Harrell, Capela, Isiah Thomas, even Brook Lopez should find a taker as a stretch 5.

I assume bucks or clips would match MLE offer for Harrel and Parker, right?

robdog_5 · Post #1042 » by **robdog_5** » Wed Jul 4, 2018 4:54 pm

Brook Lopez seems like a guy who would fit in great off the bench in Houston. They Could re-sign Capela to be the rim running player but Lopez will help spread the court for ISO ball. Take a big out of the lane.

Valid · Post #1043 » by **Valid** » Wed Jul 4, 2018 4:56 pm

robdog_5 wrote:Brook Lopez seems like a guy who would fit in great off the bench in Houston. They Could re-sign Capela to be the rim running player but Lopez will help spread the court for ISO ball. Take a big out of the lane.

His newfound ability to shoot the three has certainly allowed him to stay somewhat relevant, but he is just so, SO bad defensively, and with Houston losing Ariza, they are running out of good defensive players. They would get shredded with Lopez on the floor.

WizarDynasty · Post #1044 » by **WizarDynasty** » Wed Jul 4, 2018 5:28 pm

so can wizards compete with boston this year with our new additions in free agency? Boston is still the cream of the crop as far as east coast is concerned? any thoughts? Can bost match up with Howard, wall, beal? will irving be back to himself or can he make it through teh season?

ConstableGeneva · Post #1045 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Wed Jul 4, 2018 5:28 pm

Read on Twitter

None of the 2016 guys above are stars, no disrespect to ET.

Valid · Post #1046 » by **Valid** » Wed Jul 4, 2018 5:38 pm

ConstableGeneva wrote:

Read on Twitter

None of the 2016 guys above are stars, no disrespect to ET.

Good Lord. Soooo many bad contracts on that list.

robdog_5 · Post #1047 » by **robdog_5** » Wed Jul 4, 2018 5:40 pm

Wizards have a nice collection of talent. Think Celtics matchup well. Feel good about East if Hayward and Kyrie can stay healthy

London2Boston · Post #1048 » by **London2Boston** » Wed Jul 4, 2018 6:29 pm

WizarDynasty wrote:so can wizards compete with boston this year with our new additions in free agency? Boston is still the cream of the crop as far as east coast is concerned? any thoughts? Can bost match up with Howard, wall, beal? will irving be back to himself or can he make it through teh season?

I think we have way too much firepower and depth for the Wizards.

Valid · Post #1049 » by **Valid** » Wed Jul 4, 2018 6:43 pm

London2Boston wrote:
WizarDynasty wrote:so can wizards compete with boston this year with our new additions in free agency? Boston is still the cream of the crop as far as east coast is concerned? any thoughts? Can bost match up with Howard, wall, beal? will irving be back to himself or can he make it through teh season?

I think we have way too much firepower and depth for the Wizards.

Yeah. I would honestly be surprised if the Wizards even took a game from us in a playoff series.

Green89 · Post #1050 » by **Green89** » Wed Jul 4, 2018 6:53 pm

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23979291/every-deal-all-30-nba-teams-make-2018-free-agency

Magic_Johnny12 · Post #1051 » by **Magic_Johnny12** » Wed Jul 4, 2018 7:18 pm

There's a small little nonexistent rumor floating around that Orlando offered Smart a contract which he's accepted....first of all I don't believe it especially with the IT news, but just wanted to see if any of you guys heard anything which could dead the rumor?

(Magic fan coming in peace)

GoCeltics123 · Post #1052 » by **GoCeltics123** » Wed Jul 4, 2018 7:26 pm

Magic_Johnny12 wrote:There's a small little nonexistent rumor floating around that Orlando offered Smart a contract which he's accepted....first of all I don't believe it especially with the IT news, but just wanted to see if any of you guys heard anything which could dead the rumor?

(Magic fan coming in peace)

Where do you see this?

Post #1053 » by **Darth Celtic** » Wed Jul 4, 2018 7:26 pm

Magic_Johnny12 wrote:There's a small little nonexistent rumor floating around that Orlando offered Smart a contract which he's accepted....first of all I don't believe it especially with the IT news, but just wanted to see if any of you guys heard anything which could dead the rumor?

(Magic fan coming in peace)

The Magic can only offer the non taxpayer MLE, which is 8.6m starting. If he was going to sign for that, he'd have signed with us already, and if he did, we would 100% match as it would be perfect for us keeping us under the tax limit and avoiding the repeater tax.

So, true or not, doesn't matter, there is 0% chance he is retained by the magic.

Valid · Post #1054 » by **Valid** » Wed Jul 4, 2018 7:31 pm

Read on Twitter

Philly having a FANTASTIC offseason! :lol:

Valid · Post #1055 » by **Valid** » Wed Jul 4, 2018 7:40 pm

It's really funny watching people trying to rationalize the 76ers' offseason. People are seriously saying that Amir Johnson is a great signing for them, with Adi Joseph going as far to say that Amir is "excellent":

Read on Twitter

It's hilarious. Amir is a good locker room guy. That's all he is at this point of his career. The dude can barely even move anymore. There is a reason why he didn't even see the floor against us in the playoffs.

SLCceltic · Post #1056 » by **SLCceltic** » Wed Jul 4, 2018 7:41 pm

Jam Crawford David West & Beasly all WELL worth adding for cheap to bolster bench ..

SLCceltic · Post #1057 » by **SLCceltic** » Wed Jul 4, 2018 7:43 pm

IT coming back in 6-man role would be INSANE !!!

Valid · Post #1058 » by **Valid** » Wed Jul 4, 2018 7:43 pm

SLCceltic wrote:Jam Crawford David West & Beasly all WELL worth adding for cheap to bolster bench ..

Eh, we essentially have a better version of Crawford in Rozier. As for West, he would have been a nice addition of we lost Baynes, but with Baynes back in tow, West would have no use here. As for Beasley? We have Morris.

There really aren't any players on the FA market that I'm interested in at this point. Just re-sign Smart and call it a day.

Valid · Post #1059 » by **Valid** » Wed Jul 4, 2018 7:45 pm

SLCceltic wrote:IT coming back in 6-man role would be INSANE !!!

Would never, ever happen. His ego wouldn't allow it, not to mention the fact that he isn't exactly the best fit here anymore. Thomas was great on the 2016 and 2017 teams because he was the only guy on the team who could consistently create his own shot. That's not the case anymore. He is a very, very tough player to fit on a contender.

GoCeltics123 · Post #1060 » by **GoCeltics123** » Wed Jul 4, 2018 7:49 pm

Sixers still have a great shot at Kawhi. Let's not get our hopes too high of them failing yet.