***The 2020 NBA Off-Season Thread***

Post #521 » by **Calinks** » Thu Dec 3, 2020 5:31 am

Baseline81 wrote:How are feeling about the potential new jersey?

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shangrila · Post #522 » by **shangrila** » Thu Dec 3, 2020 5:56 am

Calinks wrote:Heard some more details about our signings on a podcast.

Apparently, Juancho felt he could get 10 million a year, the wolves told him that if he could find that deal, they would think about matching. He had no takers at that price.

When it comes to Beasley, they said the front office was concerned that Thibs and the Knicks were going to do some crazy stuff and put them in a bad spot financially. They acted quickly to prevent that from happening. I don't know why they felt that way, I don't know what kind of deal Thibs could have put together that would be that crazy but that's what they were saying. I don't even know if Thibs is the kind of person to try that or how much pull he has but who knows. Sounds odd to me.

A few things come to mind. A trade kicker, mainly, but also something like a player option or weird crap like front loading the contract. We've seen toxic RFA contracts before, it wouldn't surprise me at all that they'd try it with Beasley.

shangrila · Post #523 » by **shangrila** » Thu Dec 3, 2020 5:59 am

mercgold3 wrote:Depending on two things

- How Wall returns
- The direction of the Rockets

If stays like this i think they got better and that's bad news for us. One spot less...

It's so hard to tell. Not just what you'll get out of Wall but that whole team is undergoing a huge change. The positives have been covered but what about the flipside? That Wall is a shell of his former self? That Wood regresses from a contract year last season? That Cousins slides on a banana peel and tears whatever muscles he has left in his knees?

They'll be one to watch early on at least.

KGdaBom · Post #524 » by **KGdaBom** » Thu Dec 3, 2020 7:43 pm

Why have we had no Camp Reports or Video. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

b7s4 · Post #525 » by **b7s4** » Thu Dec 3, 2020 7:53 pm

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KGdaBom · Post #527 » by **KGdaBom** » Thu Dec 3, 2020 7:57 pm

Who the hell and WTF?

Minneapolis/St. Paul – Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas today announced the team has signed forward Ade Murkey to a training camp contract. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released.

Murkey, 6-5, played in 118 games (88 starts) in four seasons for University of Denver. He holds career averages of 10.6 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists. He was named to the 2020 All-Summit League Second Team.

The Minneapolis, Minnesota native played at St. Croix Lutheran High School where he is the Crusaders’ all-time leader in both assists and steals. Murkey set the single season scoring record during his senior season.

b7s4 · Post #528 » by **b7s4** » Thu Dec 3, 2020 7:57 pm

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moonpie · Post #529 » by **moonpie** » Thu Dec 3, 2020 10:14 pm

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moonpie · Post #530 » by **moonpie** » Thu Dec 3, 2020 10:19 pm

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Post #531 » by **Calinks** » Thu Dec 3, 2020 11:46 pm

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Love this we may see unprecedented game absences bigger rosters makes since and more players get a chance to play

KGdaBom · Post #532 » by **KGdaBom** » Mon Dec 7, 2020 7:43 pm

NBA updating official load management policy.

The NBA is implementing a new policy regarding teams resting healthy players, frequently called load management, for any high-profile, nationally-televised game. A violation could result in a fine of at least $100,000.

Teams are not permitted to rest multiple healthy players for the same game and teams also should not rest healthy players on the road.

The NBA first established protocols on resting healthy players in 2017.

I personally am in favor of load management restrictions and penalties. Fans have paid lots of money to see these players play. When a coach or player just chooses to skip games that is a real screw U to the fans.

Baseline81 · Post #533 » by **Baseline81** » Tue Dec 8, 2020 6:00 pm

According to MacMahon and Wojnarowski:

James Harden indicated to the Houston Rockets before training camp that he would be open to a trade to the Philadelphia 76ers or possibly other contenders, sources told ESPN.

With camps underway, would Rosas make a move to enter in a three-way deal?

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30477567/sources-houston-rockets-james-harden-open-being-traded-philadelphia-76ers-other-contenders

Post #534 » by **Klomp** » Tue Dec 8, 2020 6:27 pm

Baseline81 wrote:According to MacMahon and Wojnarowski:
James Harden indicated to the Houston Rockets before training camp that he would be open to a trade to the Philadelphia 76ers or possibly other contenders, sources told ESPN.

With camps underway, would Rosas make a move to enter in a three-way deal?

Would he? Certainly he would.

Post #535 » by **Klomp** » Tue Dec 8, 2020 6:34 pm

I love this mindset from our front office

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KGdaBom · Post #536 » by **KGdaBom** » Tue Dec 8, 2020 10:22 pm

Klomp wrote:I love this mindset from our front office

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Thanks for the link.

thinktank · Post #537 » by **thinktank** » Wed Dec 9, 2020 4:14 pm

KGdaBom wrote:
thinktank wrote:You have your right to be wrong times infinity.

I love this KGdaBom guy. Highly entertaining.

Thank you.

Seriously though besides Holiday being a huge upgrade from Bledsoe there's also this factor. Trading for Holiday likely comes with signing the 2X MVP to a supermax deal.

Windhorst: 'A Lot Of Warmth In Milwaukee Right Now' On Giannis Antetokounmpo Supermax
NOV 16, 2020 11:39 PM

Giannis Antetokounmpo will be offered the supermax extension by the Milwaukee Bucks at the start of free agency, which could be the most impactful NBA storyline both this offseason and for 2021.

The Bucks already improved their roster by trading for Jrue Holiday.

"I wonder how Giannis feels as he's looking at this right now, you know, what he's thinking about," said Brian Windhorst in a podcast recorded before the Holiday trade. "Because he has about a month to decide on his supermax. I think he's going to decide a lot of sooner. And I think there's a lot of warmth in Milwaukee right now. I'll just leave it at that."

Many teams have been waiting to see what Antetokounmpo does this offseason before being too aggressive now in hopes he becomes available in 2021. If Antetokounmpo signs the supermax with the Bucks, those teams could quickly pivot elsewhere during this offseason.

"Well, first off, there's a whole bunch of teams holding their 2021 game plans waiting for news out of Milwaukee," said Windhorst. "Okay? And let me just say my feelings on this, because I don't want to get in trouble, my feelings on what may happen there have changed in the last two months. Okay? And were I teams planning on Giannis being available. I might develop my backup plan a little bit quicker."

BRIAN WINDHORST/ESPN

TAGS: GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO, MILWAUKEE BUCKS, NBA, NBA SIGNING RUMOR, NBA MISC RUMOR

FYI ESPN has Paul at 15th best player in league and Holiday at 33rd.

KGdaBom · Post #538 » by **KGdaBom** » Wed Dec 9, 2020 4:34 pm

thinktank wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:
thinktank wrote:You have your right to be wrong times infinity.

I love this KGdaBom guy. Highly entertaining.

Thank you.

Seriously though besides Holiday being a huge upgrade from Bledsoe there's also this factor. Trading for Holiday likely comes with signing the 2X MVP to a supermax deal.

Windhorst: 'A Lot Of Warmth In Milwaukee Right Now' On Giannis Antetokounmpo Supermax
NOV 16, 2020 11:39 PM

Giannis Antetokounmpo will be offered the supermax extension by the Milwaukee Bucks at the start of free agency, which could be the most impactful NBA storyline both this offseason and for 2021.

The Bucks already improved their roster by trading for Jrue Holiday.

"I wonder how Giannis feels as he's looking at this right now, you know, what he's thinking about," said Brian Windhorst in a podcast recorded before the Holiday trade. "Because he has about a month to decide on his supermax. I think he's going to decide a lot of sooner. And I think there's a lot of warmth in Milwaukee right now. I'll just leave it at that."

Many teams have been waiting to see what Antetokounmpo does this offseason before being too aggressive now in hopes he becomes available in 2021. If Antetokounmpo signs the supermax with the Bucks, those teams could quickly pivot elsewhere during this offseason.

"Well, first off, there's a whole bunch of teams holding their 2021 game plans waiting for news out of Milwaukee," said Windhorst. "Okay? And let me just say my feelings on this, because I don't want to get in trouble, my feelings on what may happen there have changed in the last two months. Okay? And were I teams planning on Giannis being available. I might develop my backup plan a little bit quicker."

BRIAN WINDHORST/ESPN

TAGS: GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO, MILWAUKEE BUCKS, NBA, NBA SIGNING RUMOR, NBA MISC RUMOR

FYI ESPN has Paul at 15th best player in league and Holiday at 33rd.

I could see how they would come to that. I just disagree with them. I have Holiday somewhere between 10-20 and Paul is IF healthy a little bit better, but I don't trust Paul's bone on bone knees and would much prefer the 6 years younger Holiday.

thinktank · Post #539 » by **thinktank** » Wed Dec 9, 2020 4:48 pm

KGdaBom wrote:
thinktank wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:Thank you.

Seriously though besides Holiday being a huge upgrade from Bledsoe there's also this factor. Trading for Holiday likely comes with signing the 2X MVP to a supermax deal.

Windhorst: 'A Lot Of Warmth In Milwaukee Right Now' On Giannis Antetokounmpo Supermax
NOV 16, 2020 11:39 PM

Giannis Antetokounmpo will be offered the supermax extension by the Milwaukee Bucks at the start of free agency, which could be the most impactful NBA storyline both this offseason and for 2021.

The Bucks already improved their roster by trading for Jrue Holiday.

"I wonder how Giannis feels as he's looking at this right now, you know, what he's thinking about," said Brian Windhorst in a podcast recorded before the Holiday trade. "Because he has about a month to decide on his supermax. I think he's going to decide a lot of sooner. And I think there's a lot of warmth in Milwaukee right now. I'll just leave it at that."

Many teams have been waiting to see what Antetokounmpo does this offseason before being too aggressive now in hopes he becomes available in 2021. If Antetokounmpo signs the supermax with the Bucks, those teams could quickly pivot elsewhere during this offseason.

"Well, first off, there's a whole bunch of teams holding their 2021 game plans waiting for news out of Milwaukee," said Windhorst. "Okay? And let me just say my feelings on this, because I don't want to get in trouble, my feelings on what may happen there have changed in the last two months. Okay? And were I teams planning on Giannis being available. I might develop my backup plan a little bit quicker."

BRIAN WINDHORST/ESPN

TAGS: GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO, MILWAUKEE BUCKS, NBA, NBA SIGNING RUMOR, NBA MISC RUMOR

FYI ESPN has Paul at 15th best player in league and Holiday at 33rd.

I could see how they would come to that. I just disagree with them. I have Holiday somewhere between 10-20 and Paul is IF healthy a little bit better, but I don't trust Paul's bone on bone knees and would much prefer the 6 years younger Holiday.

Paul has played in 78% of games in his career.

Holiday has played in 79% of games in his career, while being 5 years younger than Paul, not 6, as you claimed.

How bout that?

KGdaBom · Post #540 » by **KGdaBom** » Wed Dec 9, 2020 4:50 pm

thinktank wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:
thinktank wrote:
FYI ESPN has Paul at 15th best player in league and Holiday at 33rd.

I could see how they would come to that. I just disagree with them. I have Holiday somewhere between 10-20 and Paul is IF healthy a little bit better, but I don't trust Paul's bone on bone knees and would much prefer the 6 years younger Holiday.

Paul has played in 78% of games in his career.

Holiday has played in 79% of games in his career, while being 5 years younger than Paul, not 6, as you claimed.

How bout that?

I'll take my chances with Holiday's health over Paul's. How bout that. I like them both. Paul SHOCKED me staying healthy last year. Maybe he can do it again. I would take my chances on Holiday.
As for age difference I knew it was between 5-6 years. It is only 5 years and one month. Sorry.
I don't like it when people exaggerate age differences or ages. I should have been more careful.