YoloinOhio Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 New season, new thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 In!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 I guess I'm ok with the Avery Bradley trade considering he's a FA next year and Morris is a PF. But I liked him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Love the moves by Sacramento... Solid draft and have always liked Randolph and Carter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 2023? Now that's what I call future considerations. Â @MiamiHEAT OFFICIAL: The Miami HEAT have traded Josh McRoberts, a 2023 2nd round draft pick & cash considerations to Dallas in exchange for AJ Hammons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Â 2023? Now that's what I call future considerations. Â @MiamiHEAT OFFICIAL: The Miami HEAT have traded Josh McRoberts, a 2023 2nd round draft pick & cash considerations to Dallas in exchange for AJ Hammons. Â Lol.... Crazy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 2023... Lebron Jr? He will be 19 then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 2023... Lebron Jr? He will be 19 thenIt's a 2nd round pick not a lottery pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 It's a 2nd round pick not a lottery pick could be like Michael Jordan's kid, haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 I'm a Nets fan, 17-18 season over yet? (Thanks Billy King) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 I guess I'm ok with the Avery Bradley trade considering he's a FA next year and Morris is a PF. But I liked him. IT, Brown at SG, Crowder at SF, Hayward PF, Horford C? Â Smart/Tatum/Morris off the bench? Â The new NBA is ridiculous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 (edited) IT, Brown at SG, Crowder at SF, Hayward PF, Horford C? Â Smart/Tatum/Morris off the bench? Â The new NBA is ridiculous Stevens wants a lot of versatility with his players and I can see why he wanted Morris. I think moving on from Bradley was more of a business decision though since he's going to need paid next year, maybe a Max deal, and they won't be doing that if they pay IT. So they got something for him now, and got size and scoring ability with Morris. But, I think Bradley is clearly the better player overall so on the surface it looks like a bad deal. But I see where Ainge is thinking ahead. And better to clear Bradley than Crowder who has a team friendly deal or Smart, who I think fits this team's attitude well and doesn't have the trade value of Bradley. Edited July 7, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 I guess I'm ok with the Avery Bradley trade considering he's a FA next year and Morris is a PF. But I liked him. I am kinda bummed about losing AV, but I know it makes sense...he just turned into a really good player. The last link to the 2008 championship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 I am kinda bummed about losing AV, but I know it makes sense...he just turned into a really good player. The last link to the 2008 championship!yep  Wait I think Rondo is still a FA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 yep  Wait I think Rondo is still a FA! Gotta say though, I am getting pretty pumped to see what this team can do next season...  I loved Rondo too, but that is a road they probably won't go down again...he is a good player, but without some older vets to keep him in check (like KG and Pierce) I am not sure he is a great locker room guy. Love his game though...he and Glenn Davis are two of my sentimental favorites from that era... hearing Rondo may go to the Lakers. Can you imagine Rondo, and Ball Sr. together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 (edited) Gotta say though, I am getting pretty pumped to see what this team can do next season... Â I loved Rondo too, but that is a road they probably won't go down again...he is a good player, but without some older vets to keep him in check (like KG and Pierce) I am not sure he is a great locker room guy. Love his game though...he and Glenn Davis are two of my sentimental favorites from that era... hearing Rondo may go to the Lakers. Can you imagine Rondo, and Ball Sr. together? if only they had kept D'Angelo and Swaggy P too. We would need an NBA version of Hard Knocks in LA asap. Edited July 7, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 The Celtics had no choice but Bradley can play. They gave the Warriors as much trouble as anyone because of their ability to switch on the perimeter. Bradley, Smart and Crowder are great wing defenders. Â I'd love to get either Smart or Crowder to play that Pat Beverley or Andre Roberson (with more offense) role. Those guys are dogs. I'd hate having to play against Pat Beverley for 7 games. Â Hayward makes the Celtics better but they aren't close to beating Cleveland. The Cavs own the East for at least 1 more year. After that Boston, Philly (may take a couple of years) and some others may get to that level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 I'm a Nets fan, 17-18 season over yet? (Thanks Billy King) Â there is really no hope at all for 27 or so teams the way it's going... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 The Celtics had no choice but Bradley can play. They gave the Warriors as much trouble as anyone because of their ability to switch on the perimeter. Bradley, Smart and Crowder are great wing defenders. Â I'd love to get either Smart or Crowder to play that Pat Beverley or Andre Roberson (with more offense) role. Those guys are dogs. I'd hate having to play against Pat Beverley for 7 games. Â Hayward makes the Celtics better but they aren't close to beating Cleveland. The Cavs own the East for at least 1 more year. After that Boston, Philly (may take a couple of years) and some others may get to that level. I agree and have thought all along that Ainge is slow playing this to be in position to take over the East once the Cavs are done. In the meantime though, an injury to Lebron or Kyrie and they are right there this year with the addition of Hayward. I'm higher on Jaylen Brown than most casual NBA fans I think, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 I agree and have thought all along that Ainge is slow playing this to be in position to take over the East once the Cavs are done. In the meantime though, an injury to Lebron or Kyrie and they are right there this year with the addition of Hayward. I'm higher on Jaylen Brown than most casual NBA fans I think, too.That's true and it can certainly happen. I like Brown's game quite a bit and loved the way that he battled in the playoffs. Tatum has a chance to be really good as well. His offensive game is really polished. Â I don't know where hey go from here. I suppose that they could take a run at Giannis but it won't be cheap. Davis isn't going anywhere unless Cousins leaves which is unlikely. If that ever happened they be looking for Tatum, Brown, the 2 firsts next year and the Memphis pick in 2019. That would gut the rebuild. I think that they stand pat and keep drafting well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 That's true and it can certainly happen. I like Brown's game quite a bit and loved the way that he battled in the playoffs. Tatum has a chance to be really good as well. His offensive game is really polished. Â I don't know where hey go from here. I suppose that they could take a run at Giannis but it won't be cheap. Davis isn't going anywhere unless Cousins leaves which is unlikely. If that ever happened they be looking for Tatum, Brown, the 2 firsts next year and the Memphis pick in 2019. That would gut the rebuild. I think that they stand pat and keep drafting well. never thought there was a chance in hell for Davis. That's a guy a team never trades, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Â there is really no hope at all for 27 or so teams the way it's going... Sadly what you say is true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 never thought there was a chance in hell for Davis. That's a guy a team never trades, imo.Yeah, its not realistic. If Cousins left thought I could see them considering it. Although the owner is 90 and in win now mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 Yeah, its not realistic. If Cousins left thought I could see them considering it. Although the owner is 90 and in win now mode.i equate AD to a Jack Eichel. The team might not be playoff material today but he's a star, the centerpiece, and a guy you do not let go because they don't come around every year and if they do, you might not be in position to get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Thankfully the Knicks help make the Nets not the dumbest team in NY. If I understand the Hardaway offer correct, they traded TH to Atlanta for a player they traded to get Derrick Rose. Now they offer him a $71m offer sheet and if the Hawks let him go the Knicks need to let Rose go to get under the cap and they are back at the same point. Did I hear this wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 i equate AD to a Jack Eichel. The team might not be playoff material today but he's a star, the centerpiece, and a guy you do not let go because they don't come around every year and if they do, you might not be in position to get him.That's why they made the Cousins deal and paid Holiday all of that money. They have to try to build a winner now as they have him. They have some flexibility next year and some options. They can't try to wait out the Warriors (similar to OKC) they've got to try to win now. If they are a 4 or 5 seed (realistic) they may be able to add that 1 more piece next year. There have been all kinds of whispers that they are trying to trade for Bledsoe now and try to get Wall next year. Boogie has been doing the recruiting. It feels unrealistic but Wall didn't take the super max. If that happened Calipari would be the candidate to be in charge. Again, it feels like a stretch but that seems to be their "plan" moving forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Gotta say though, I am getting pretty pumped to see what this team can do next season... Â I loved Rondo too, but that is a road they probably won't go down again...he is a good player, but without some older vets to keep him in check (like KG and Pierce) I am not sure he is a great locker room guy. Love his game though...he and Glenn Davis are two of my sentimental favorites from that era... hearing Rondo may go to the Lakers. Can you imagine Rondo, and Ball Sr. together? James Posey? Eddie House? That team was so much fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 James Posey? Eddie House? That team was so much fun.did you watch the Celtics/Lakers 30 for 30? I'm only on part 1 right now. It's my treadmill show. I'm loving it so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 did you watch the Celtics/Lakers 30 for 30? I'm only on part 1 right now. It's my treadmill show. I'm loving it so far. I haven't. I will have to check that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 Jeff Green to Cavs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Jeff Green to Cavs I remember when the powers that be tried convincing us that he could cover Lebron, then it was Crowder, now it's Morris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 I remember when the powers that be tried convincing us that he could cover Lebron, then it was Crowder, now it's Morris. no one can defend Lebron. Just need to contain the others and score a ton of points. Not even sure who defends kyrie now without Bradley. Â Always liked Jeff Green though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetou Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Trust it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 James Harden is getting PAID Â @wojespn Houston has made extension official: Sources tell ESPN it will be worth $228M through the 2022-23 season. Â $570,732: PER GAME salary of James Harden in the 2022-23 season. Â Harden will have made a proj $318M when his new deal expires at age 33. Â Only Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant have made more in an NBA career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 Markell Fultz sprained ankle  Trust! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Markell Fultz sprained ankle  Trust! AKA... 76ers are working on next years lottery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Sadly what you say is true   Bill Simmons has a bunch of great podcasts recently on the problem, a lot of blame is on short-term huge $$$ contracts which punish teams if the player is good. A lot of the blame is on dumb management as well. The NBA is the only game that has to input a "forgiveness clause" every few years for horrible deals signed that nobody felt were a good idea for one second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 @Sportsnet The Sacramento Kings have signed Vince Carter. http://sprtsnt.ca/2u6S6LR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Thought this was funny from the summer league  https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/884780131994173440  BTW, anyone watching any of this Big3 stuff? Saw a few minutes last night...bettern baseball for sure  https://big3.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 @wojespn Sources: Knicks, Rockets working on Carmelo Anthony trade scenarios that include four-team deals. Sides motivated but no agreement imminent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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