ATL - NBA to investigate Lowry/Ball deals for tampering, pg. 81

[machu46]

Yes, I know I am incredibly naive, but I'll ask this anyway? How can Woj and others know about specific trades (e.g Toronto and Miami)
unless those teams have been speaking to each other? And in that case, how does that differ from the Bucks with Bogi?

Technically I think Toronto and Miami can bounce around hypothetical deals as long as Miami doesn't talk to Lowry/Lowry's agent. But realistically, we all know those conversations have taken place and the league just doesn't care.

[PG Graveyard]

Also Woj isn't kneecapping Miami like he did to us by saying it was a done deal. **** that guy.

[neiLz]

Yes, I know I am incredibly naive, but I'll ask this anyway? How can Woj and others know about specific trades (e.g Toronto and Miami)
unless those teams have been speaking to each other? And in that case, how does that differ from the Bucks with Bogi?

because other owners/gm's arent running around the nba telling everyone about what they're doing like Lasry was last year.

[BJ Sandered]

The NBA's tampering "rules" are a big farce.

[Profound23]

The NBA's tampering "rules" are a big farce.

Which is why I don't trust their "we are going to stop letting offensive players initiate contact for the foul" talk.

I think it will hurt lesser players and smaller markets while players such as Harden, CP3, Booker, Lebron, and Trae still get away with it.

[KendallMarshall]

Nets are considered the favorites for Otto Porter unfortunately

[greekbuck34]

The NBA's tampering "rules" are a big farce.

Give our 2nd pick back to us!

[Milbucks96]

Nets are considered the favorites for Otto Porter unfortunately

I know it’s just rumors at this point but it sucks seeing the heat, nets, lakers all favored to snatch up the good ring chasing cheaper guys. The bucks have actually done pretty good in that department the last couple seasons. Maybe we’ll get a few guys as the season goes on.

[machu46]

Cleveland Cavaliers preparing to sign Jarrett Allen around 5 years $100 million per Marc Stein

[ABucksFan]

Honestly, not worried. We have our Core. We will win the title next year.

[Ron Swanson]

There aren't enough roster spots on the Nets and Lakers for every "veteran ring chaser" that's been connected to them the past 48 hours. There's gonna be plenty of those types available for us.

[Matches Malone]

Cleveland Cavaliers preparing to sign Jarrett Allen around 5 years $100 million per Marc Stein

Their frontcourt is gonna be huge. Does this mean they might try Mobley at the 4? He's another good rim protector and could stretch the defense.

[machu46]

Cleveland Cavaliers preparing to sign Jarrett Allen around 5 years $100 million per Marc Stein

Their frontcourt is gonna be huge. Does this mean they might try Mobley at the 4? He's another good rim protector and could stretch the defense.

I think that's always been the assumption that Mobley will at least start out as a 4 until he bulks up more.

[SupremeHustle]

I'm not worried about the Bucks signing some guys. I'm worried about them signing the wrong guys.

[Milbucks96]

There aren't enough roster spots on the Nets and Lakers for every "veteran ring chaser" that's been connected to them the past 48 hours. There's gonna be plenty of those types available for us.

True but it’s only a few good ones, those guys getting who they want vs us getting who’s left is a big deal imo. No need to panic but something to watch.

[machu46]

There aren't enough roster spots on the Nets and Lakers for every "veteran ring chaser" that's been connected to them the past 48 hours. There's gonna be plenty of those types available for us.

True but it’s only a few good ones, those guys getting who they want vs us getting who’s left is a big deal imo. No need to panic but something to watch.

Eh, there's like 100+ decent free agents this year and like 7 teams that have cap space. There's going to be guys available for the minimum and or the TMLE.

[Ron Swanson]

There aren't enough roster spots on the Nets and Lakers for every "veteran ring chaser" that's been connected to them the past 48 hours. There's gonna be plenty of those types available for us.

True but it’s only a few good ones, those guys getting who they want vs us getting who’s left is a big deal imo. No need to panic but something to watch.

Eh, there's like 100+ decent free agents this year and like 7 teams that have cap space. There's going to be guys available for the minimum and or the TMLE.

This. Every year we go through this. Last year the Lakers were gonna be a dynasty after signing all the good ring-chasing vets like Wes Matthews, Gasol, Dennis Schroder, Harrell, etc. Meanwhile, washed up guys and busts like Nic Batum, Reggie Jackson, Cam Payne, Reggie Bullock, Alec Burks etc. slipped through the cracks and signed minimum/1-year contracts while being important rotation guys on playoff teams. Unlike your stars or starters, finding the right role-players is much more about fit than it is about talent.

[th87]

Yes, I know I am incredibly naive, but I'll ask this anyway? How can Woj and others know about specific trades (e.g Toronto and Miami)
unless those teams have been speaking to each other? And in that case, how does that differ from the Bucks with Bogi?

Differs in that they aren't small markets.

[WRau1]

Just need to remind these FAs that in Milwaukee, we dawgs.

[tedbrogen]

Just need to remind these FAs that in Milwaukee, we dawgs.

A text from Giannis to any player they want at or below the TPMLE should seal the deal. Even if the media already linked them to one of the glam teams.