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Post by eddieeddie on Dec 12, 2019 15:17:22 GMT -5
IF they draft Wiseman and re-sign Bembry and Damian Jones to decent deals this summer, they can still have around 60M in cap space. (Having Collins/Jones/Fernando in the frontcourt will allow them to bring Wiseman along slower)
Trae, Huerter, Hunter, Collins, Wiseman, Reddish, Bembry, Parker, D. Jones, Fernando + 2020 high 2nd rd pick + massive cap space
I think Huerter is a decent player but I think the team could use a more solid SG who can take some heat off Trae, kind of like McCollum for Dame. Maybe make a play for DLo from GSW - they definitely have the assets - or a lesser option could be Gary Harris if the Nuggets decide to cut bait on that salary and stick with Barton and bringing back Malik Beasley.
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Post by eddieeddie on Dec 12, 2019 17:45:36 GMT -5
Apparently Thaddeus Young is unhappy with his playing time in Chicago.
You signed with a team where one of their two best players (Lauri Markkanen) plays the same position as you. I mean, what did you expect?
Word is several teams were interested in Young. He chose the $ by going to a rebuilding team for 3 years 41M. This is what you get.
So dumb when veterans clearly opt for the payday and then complain about something that was fairly obvious in happening - be it not winning or not getting much PT.
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Post by doakley8 on Dec 13, 2019 15:18:02 GMT -5
Scottie Pippen calls James Harden scoring 55 points ‘nothing’: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “He’s looking at guys like Westbrook. They’re wide open, and he’s still launching shots. To see him score 55 is nothing because he’s shooting every shot almost.”
I'd love to see prime Pip on Harden
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Post by eddieeddie on Dec 13, 2019 15:40:29 GMT -5
34 shots 18 threes Against a 6-18 team with an undersized young backcourt
I mean, it's not "nothing" and he was very efficient with his shots and scoring 20 in the 4th when the team actually needed every point is very solid BUT it's certainly one of the lesser quality 55 point games you'll ever see. The stat in itself is watered down.
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Post by varsity on Dec 13, 2019 16:32:43 GMT -5
It's impressive but I think the thing with Harden is we've seen this before. Despite winning MVP 2 seasons ago, I think for him to get the respect he wants, he's going to need to become prolific in other areas of his game, most notably defense. We know he can score. But dropping 55 and barely beating a lousy Cavs team (after losing to an injured Kings team) isn't going to impress his critics. So I get when Scottie calls it "nothing" because we've seen this before and as much as it pains me to agree with Scottie, he's right. He's shooting bad shots and running isolation to get those points. He's just good enough to make them or draw a foul.
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Post by doakley8 on Dec 18, 2019 12:58:56 GMT -5
David Blatt has retired from coaching after 26 professional seasons to take Knicks front-office position. He has strong relationships with Knicks executives Steve Mills and Craig Robinson.
I don't know how many consultants they need but good luck
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Post by eddieeddie on Dec 18, 2019 13:22:37 GMT -5
This hiring is code for: "We are bringing in Blatt either to be a potential head coaching candidate or to replace our existing front office"
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Post by varsity on Dec 18, 2019 16:08:58 GMT -5
This hiring is code for: "We are bringing in Blatt either to be a potential head coaching candidate or to replace our existing front office" This is Steve Mills saying "Before I lose my job, I'll hire one of my friends to eventually take over and I'll control him from the shadows."
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Post by eddieeddie on Dec 18, 2019 16:34:40 GMT -5
Via Yahoo: "After suffering an embarrassing 23-point loss to the lowly New York Knicks on Tuesday night and falling to dead last in the conference standings, Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce is not on the hot seat, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
Collins’ absence and other injuries have forced Vince Carter, a 42-year-old former All-Star playing in a record 22nd NBA season, to have his minutes overextended.
Frustration in the locker room has been building for some time as teammates have complained to each other about selfishness, not putting in the necessary work to turn things around and players not being held accountable, sources told Yahoo Sports.
A true vocal leader who commands the respect of his peers is missing from the roster, sources said."
You would think Vinsanity, being a future HOFer who the team pretty much brought back for his veteran presence, would be that vocal leader who commands respect. He's really the only option as the only other true veterans on the team are Jabari Parker, Alex Len, Allen Crabbe, Evan Turner, Chandler Parsons and let's not kid ourselves on any of those guys, especially since all of them are free agents after this season except for Parker and no one cares what Parker has to say.
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Post by doakley8 on Dec 19, 2019 15:14:09 GMT -5
Breaking: James Wiseman has left Memphis and will prepare for the 2020 NBA draft he announced.
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Post by eddieeddie on Dec 19, 2019 16:02:51 GMT -5
Breaking: James Wiseman has left Memphis and will prepare for the 2020 NBA draft he announced.
Brain fart.I read that as Jameis Winston at first glance and was like "huh?"
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Post by doakley8 on Dec 19, 2019 16:08:46 GMT -5
lol Jameis would lead the NBA in turnovers too?
sad thing is I'm really considering starting him over Brees in my championship game
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Post by eddieeddie on Dec 19, 2019 16:21:01 GMT -5
lol Jameis would lead the NBA in turnovers too?
Jameis would be that guy who leads the league in scoring and makes All-Star teams but has a crap FG% and commits a ton of turnovers
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Post by eddieeddie on Dec 19, 2019 16:48:12 GMT -5
Player A
1X Champ 4X All-Star 2X All-NBA
17700 points, 10101 rebounds, 2198 assists, 1759 steals, 1233 blocks, 791 threes
Player B 2X Champ 11X All-Star 1X All-NBA 17189 points, 7592 rebounds, 1795 assists, 730 steals, 932 blocks, 305 threes
Player C 6X All-Star 5X All-NBA 15994 points, 6632 rebounds, 1050 assists, 636 steals, 1054 blocks, 30 threes
Player D 5X All-Star 5X All-NBA 17182 points, 8124 rebounds, 3526 assists, 1197 steals, 1200 blocks, 264 threes
All 4 are eligible for the HOF. How would you order them?
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Post by doakley8 on Dec 19, 2019 16:55:20 GMT -5
that's funny..because I was just looking up Player D's stats like 30 minutes ago when I saw the list
Player D should be in I know B's just by seeing stats as well I think I know who A is not sure about C
since I know..
D-B-A-C
If I didn't know
A-D-B-C
But I don't think Player A is a HOF
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Post by eddieeddie on Dec 19, 2019 17:18:58 GMT -5
Marion. Bosh. Amare. CWebb.
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Post by YoungThundercat on Dec 19, 2019 17:29:38 GMT -5
Yep, B-D-A-C.
And A & C aren't HOF worthy in my book. D is borderline but I think he makes the cut, although if I were in charge of the HOF voting he would not.
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Post by eddieeddie on Dec 20, 2019 11:50:26 GMT -5
So yeah, Trae Young sucks on defense
Per ESPN: Atlanta has allowed 117 points per 100 possessions with Young on the floor -- and 103 when he sits, per NBA.com. Lots of factors beyond Young go into those numbers, but his play contributes. He ranks 435th among 438 players in ESPN's defensive real plus-minus after finishing dead last a year ago.
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Post by doakley8 on Dec 23, 2019 19:07:08 GMT -5
Cavs trade Jordan Clarkson to the Jazz for Dante Exum and 2 2nd round picks.
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Post by varsity on Dec 23, 2019 19:12:27 GMT -5
Cavs trade Jordan Clarkson to the Jazz for Dante Exum and 2 2nd round picks. Jazz finally abandoned the Dante Exum experiment. Jordan Clarkson will give them scoring off the bench especially while Conley is out and struggling. Next step the Cavs need to do is trade Love and Thompson.
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Post by eddieeddie on Dec 24, 2019 15:06:33 GMT -5
Cavs trade Jordan Clarkson to the Jazz for Dante Exum and 2 2nd round picks.
Ironic because just a few days ago I was talking ill about the Exum contract.
Cavs save some $ this season (3.83M), get a young player in Exum who is talented but just can't stay healthy and at worst is a trade chip as an expiring contract after this season and the 2nd rd picks are the Spurs in 2022 and Warriors in 2023. Jazz save $ overall because Exum is under contract next season and Clarkson is a much needed scoring boost to their bench.
Definitely need to move Thompson (who should have value given his production / expiring deal) and Love to get his contract and disgruntledness off the roster.
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Post by doakley8 on Dec 30, 2019 13:37:32 GMT -5
The Golden State Warriors have been monitoring Karl-Anthony Towns’ situation in Minnesota.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Multiple team executives believe Karl-Anthony Towns is unhappy in Minnesota.
The Wolves have lost 12 of their last 13 games and have gone on to lose 5/6 games without KAT.
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Post by eddieeddie on Jan 1, 2020 11:22:59 GMT -5
I mean, if the Wolves offered something built around DLo + their 20120 unprotected 1st rd pick to the Wolves at the deadline, I'm sure the Wolves would listen. I know the popular idea is DLo and KAT want to play together but that's the logical trade offer given the salaries because obviously the Warriors aren't trading one of Curry, Klay or Dray. I think though the Wolves would much rather wait until the offseason to make a KAT trade. Not only would it open up more suitors but they'd have a better idea of where that 1st rd pick is for the Warriors. Likewise for the Knicks' pick, another team linked to KAT and they have more interesting pieces between Robinson, Knox, their PGs and cap space.
Honestly, if I'm New Orleans, I do a full court press for KAT. They have Jrue, Hayes, Hart, Alexander-Walker, a ton of picks to offer. Can also rope in a 3rd team that may be interested in Redick to accrue more assets to throw into the pot. Imagine a core of Lonzo, Ingram, Zion, KAT.
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Post by eddieeddie on Jan 1, 2020 11:30:04 GMT -5
Have to wonder if the Cavs really see Sexton/Garland as a backcourt they can build around. Neither is averaging 3apg yet are both averaging over 2 turnovers per game. Sexton doesn't shoot the three well and Garland is not an efficient scorer overall. They are very undersized defensively. This obviously contributes to their porous defense (20th in PPG allowed, 29th in FG% allowed, 26th in 3FG% allowed, 29th in steals) and inefficient offense (27th in PPG, 22nd in FG%, 15thin 3FG%, 28th in APG, 28th in turnovers).
Cavs really need to move on the rebuilding. None of this keeping Thompson talk. Move him and Love and decide who your building blocks because a young core of Sexton, Garland, Nance, Osman, Kevin Porter, Windler and I suppose Exum is lackluster
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Post by eddieeddie on Jan 2, 2020 17:48:26 GMT -5
Via Bleacher Report:
As noted at the start of trade season, the Memphis Grizzlies (13-21) are expected to trade Andre Iguodala.
"We will trade him, period," an executive with the team said. "We've gone far enough into the structure of deals with more than one team to say that [confidently]."
In other words, if teams like the Los Angeles Lakers (26-7) or Los Angeles Clippers (24-11) are hoping to get Iguodala on the buyout market, that's likely not going to happen.
Multiple executives suggested the Dallas Mavericks (21-12) as the Iguodala favorite (for Courtney Lee and other considerations to appease the Grizzlies).
Dallas projects to get the Golden State Warriors' 2020 second-rounder (from the 2016 Andrew Bogut trade), which could end up as the 31st overall selection. That could be a key asset in the bidding war for Iguodala. One Western Conference executive called the Stein report "posturing,” saying, “They're probably arguing over the Warriors' pick."
That Warriors pick is currently #32. No way should the Mavs give that up to basically rent Andre Iguodala for the 2nd half of the season + postseason. That's the type of move you make if you are the Lakers, Clippers, Rockets, Bucks.... not Dallas.
Frankly the Mavericks need another scorer like Evan Fournier more than they need an Iguodala.
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Post by varsity on Jan 3, 2020 14:08:46 GMT -5
Yeah I don't see much leverage for the Grizzlies here. Iguodala is 35 years old and while he can probably help a playoff team out, he's been out practically the whole year and as noted, not many teams need him AND have the assets to acquire him. It's pretty much the Mavs or bust unless it's a salary dump type of deal which Memphis hasn't given any indication they are interested in taking back salary.
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Post by eddieeddie on Jan 3, 2020 15:37:19 GMT -5
Via Woj: "Detroit and Atlanta have been engaged in talks on a trade centered on Andre Drummond, league sources tell ESPN. No deal imminent, but Detroit is talking to Hawks and several other teams on Drummond, sources said."
I highly doubt ATL parts with Hunter or Collins and obviously Young is off the table but if Detroit can get Reddish, Fernando and draft picks (alongside one of ATL's large expiring deals), is that enough? Eh.
Personally I think the Wolves would be an interesting fit teaming next to KAT and providing that badly needed defensive presence. Especially in rebounding where they rank dead last in rebounds allowed. Screw it, just trade Wiggins for Drummond straight up.
The Pistons don't seem like they ever want to blow it up. Here they get a "name player" putting up very very flashy stats who can somewhat excite the fanbase. With Drummond a likely free agent and Wiggins signed until 2024, they don't have to worry about losing talent.
The Wolves have ample wing options with Wiggins out and going with a lineup that has Teague, Culver/Okogie, Covington, KAT, Drummond is really interesting.
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Post by doakley8 on Jan 3, 2020 16:47:37 GMT -5
Pistons are toast until Blake's contract is done. I can see another "exploratory" knee surgery to clean up any scar tissue or something and they'll shut him down.
and Reddish sucks lol, if they can keep Hunter/Collins/Trae..like I'd fully expect..I'd give up Huerter, Reddish anything else.
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Post by eddieeddie on Jan 3, 2020 17:53:35 GMT -5
Vincent Goodwill: "Boston, Dallas, Toronto have also registered interest in Andre Drummond, according to sources. Drummond has relationships with Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Lowry"
Boston trades: Hayward, Robert Williams, future 1st rd pick
Detroit trades: Drummond and Tony Snell
Boston gets a massive upgrade at C and have ample wing depth to handle losing Hayward and Tony Snell moves in from a numbers standpoint. He's actually been pretty decent thiss eason (8.2ppg and 42.4% on threes). Imagine rolling out Kemba, Smart, Jaylen, Tatum, Drummond......
Detroit gets a young talent C in Robert Williams on a cheap rookie deal through 2022, a future 1st rd pick, unloads the contract of Snell (12.2M next season) and they get a quality player in Hayward who can either be a decent piece for them alongside Griffin, Kennard, Rose etc. or a trade chip. More likely the latter as I doubt they want his 34.2M on the books next season if he opts in.
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Post by doakley8 on Jan 6, 2020 12:16:32 GMT -5
Dwight Howard will participate in the Slam Dunk Contest All-Star Weekend in Chicago.
C'mon man
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