He didn't look like a top five pick in Big 12 play.This isn't true.
He didn't look like a top five pick in Big 12 play.This isn't true.
Because he’s way better than Holmes and he’s on the veteran minimum. He’s not a bad backup center. I would’ve liked O’Quinn but I doubt he takes a minimumI still have no clue why they resigned Amir though. The guy looked awful at times
Sign and trade is a tough ask given the injury situation. Cousins didn't want to get locked down at the lowest value of his career and the nobody wants to get caught holding the bag if he didn't recover to his old form.Guess the math is Boogie is a cancer, we are not retaining his rights past this season, and we have no chance this season.
Gsw and Boston were interested. Think Houston may have been interested in sign and trade with Pels but Boogie said EFF that.
There's really no way for LA to deal for him, at least not until Stephenson and Rondo are trade-eligible. I'm guessing Portland doesn't want DENG.It sounds like Damian Lillard is a little disgruntled and is being shopped around...
i think it sounds like the big moves in free agency have occurred and the 24-hour sports news cycle is reaching at anything they can. Somebody tweeted Lillard if he wanted to be traded to the Lakers, and Lillard responds "i am typically a happy camper". Now all everyone on ESPN and FS1 is talking about him joining the Lakers. What in the hell do the Lakers have that the T-Blazers would want to add? if they want to give up Ingram for Lillard, and i am guessing it will take more then that, well go ahead i guess.It sounds like Damian Lillard is a little disgruntled and is being shopped around...
Aren't they immediately trade eligible since they are operating under the cap?There's really no way for LA to deal for him, at least not until Stephenson and Rondo are trade-eligible. I'm guessing Portland doesn't want DENG.
I feel like he has a handshake deal with the Lakers that the team is holding off on while exploring trade possibilities.Gr00vus said:Nobody's kicking the tires on Brook Lopez? The market for big guys sure is depressed.
That's traded players. None of the signed guys can be traded until December.Aren't they immediately trade eligible since they are operating under the cap?
What? Everyone wants Deng. Just ask Laker fans.There's really no way for LA to deal for him, at least not until Stephenson and Rondo are trade-eligible. I'm guessing Portland doesn't want DENG.
But then consider the wings they acquired last off season (Cresspi and Young). Yeah they need some guys to eat minutes during the regular season but they can afford to play the long game now. I wouldn't be surprised to see the main horses play 60-65 games this year, that's on top of the 4th quarter blow out rest. Curry, Klay, Iggy, KD, Draymond rested and playing 35 minutes/game in the playoffs, more if needed. Just need to fill gaps.I have to give an obvious mea culpa in saying that Boogie must have had bigger offers than the one he took with Golden State. I guess with his injury it just didn't make any sense for any of the teams with cap space to sign him, and there was no reason for him to sign a three year contract (required for a sign and trade) at below-market value when he thinks he can recover sufficiently to make boatloads after this season.
I can't think of a situation where a player would be more motivated to play well and get along with others than the one Boogie currently finds himself in. I guess we'll get an indication from how much he weighs when he reports to camp. His playing weight was around 270 but he has been accused of being overweight and out of shape even at that weight. Draymond should keep him in line and the Warriors pride themselves with being able to succesfully rehabilitate reclaimation projects. And the Warriors love the splash plays, both on the court and in free agency.
My one concern was the opportunity cost the Warriors were paying by paying Cousins instead of their stated preference of a wing, though almost all the players supposedly on their list have already signed for much higher contracts elsewhere. One intrigiuing player whose name I've heard a couple times (besises McCaw) is CHA SG Treveon Graham.
Tim Kawakami has said that Cousins was a prelude to their eventual run at Anthony Davis. I keep hearing about the Warriors obsession with getting Davis but I can't imagine what the Pels would agree to except Klay and Draymond but it seems risky to trade away such a large chunk of the core when they are still winning.
I have to give an obvious mea culpa in saying that Boogie must have had bigger offers than the one he took with Golden State. I guess with his injury it just didn't make any sense for any of the teams with cap space to sign him, and there was no reason for him to sign a three year contract (required for a sign and trade) at below-market value when he thinks he can recover sufficiently to make boatloads after this season.
I can't think of a situation where a player would be more motivated to play well and get along with others than the one Boogie currently finds himself in. I guess we'll get an indication from how much he weighs when he reports to camp. His playing weight was around 270 but he has been accused of being overweight and out of shape even at that weight. Draymond should keep him in line and the Warriors pride themselves with being able to succesfully rehabilitate reclaimation projects. And the Warriors love the splash plays, both on the court and in free agency.
My one concern was the opportunity cost the Warriors were paying by paying Cousins instead of their stated preference of a wing, though almost all the players supposedly on their list have already signed for much higher contracts elsewhere. One intrigiuing player whose name I've heard a couple times (besises McCaw) is CHA SG Treveon Graham.
Tim Kawakami has said that Cousins was a prelude to their eventual run at Anthony Davis. I keep hearing about the Warriors obsession with getting Davis but I can't imagine what the Pels would agree to except Klay and Draymond but it seems risky to trade away such a large chunk of the core when they are still winning.
I think the feeling was CHI would want something in return.Frostillicus said:Unless I'm missing something the Kings have a bunch of cap room and can basically give Lavine any salary they want and can still fit him.
Look at his numbers from the 1st month and then the rest of the season. Not really lottery pick play. People got a hard on because he was similar size to curry and "could shoot". But he's terrible defensively and he only shot 36% overall from 3. Curry also shot over 40% from behind for his college career.Frostillicus said:This isn't true.
I honestly think Holmes is a way better player overall but needs playing time.Ted Lange as your Bartender said:Because he’s way better than Holmes and he’s on the veteran minimum. He’s not a bad backup center. I would’ve liked O’Quinn but I doubt he takes a minimum
Kuzma and Ingram but really thats it and that doesn't move the needle much on taking Lilliardi think it sounds like the big moves in free agency have occurred and the 24-hour sports news cycle is reaching at anything they can. Somebody tweeted Lillard if he wanted to be traded to the Lakers, and Lillard responds "i am typically a happy camper". Now all everyone on ESPN and FS1 is talking about him joining the Lakers. What in the hell do the Lakers have that the T-Blazers would want to add? if they want to give up Ingram for Lillard, and i am guessing it will take more then that, well go ahead i guess.
how much value does Klay have with him being a FA next year?But then consider the wings they acquired last off season (Cresspi and Young). Yeah they need some guys to eat minutes during the regular season but they can afford to play the long game now. I wouldn't be surprised to see the main horses play 60-65 games this year, that's on top of the 4th quarter blow out rest. Curry, Klay, Iggy, KD, Draymond rested and playing 35 minutes/game in the playoffs, more if needed. Just need to fill gaps.
While Klay and Draymond are the two obvious chips in a block buster trade, I think it's tough shipping Green. He was a big part of recruiting KD two years ago and Cousins recently.
can't skip Korkmaz in that group. Kid has to put on some muscle, but he is a true sharp shooter from 3Long Ball Larry said:Jonah Bolden
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He was still playing like a lottery pick. He averaged 27 points and 8 assists per game in B12 play - that's really good! Not as good as non-conference, where he played against Northwestern State, Ball State, and Omaha, but still pretty good.Look at his numbers from the 1st month and then the rest of the season. Not really lottery pick play. People got a hard on because he was similar size to curry and "could shoot". But he's terrible defensively and he only shot 36% overall from 3. Curry also shot over 40% from behind for his college career.
I didn't think so, but I could be wrong. Don't see anything on cbafaq.Aren't they immediately trade eligible since they are operating under the cap?
Look at his numbers from the 1st month and then the rest of the season. Not really lottery pick play. People got a hard on because he was similar size to curry and "could shoot". But he's terrible defensively and he only shot 36% overall from 3. Curry also shot over 40% from behind for his college career.
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What league did Curry play in again? And how do you think teams started guarding Oklahoma after that hot first month?
I love Summer League overreactions. Young is garbage and Bagley is a "project". Oh, OK.
yeah, i don't know that Kork has all that much appeal to non-Sixers' fans though.can't skip Korkmaz in that group. Kid has to put on some muscle, but he is a true sharp shooter from 3
Um, Young is not Curry. These concerns aren't new for those two players. Teams make crappy top five picks all the time.
What league did Curry play in again? And how do you think teams started guarding Oklahoma after that hot first month?
I love Summer League overreactions. Young is garbage and Bagley is a "project". Oh, OK.
Philly gets a 2019 2nd rounder and cash.#CHAMPIONSHIP
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Just read a bit more about him. He's 18, has some intriguing physical attributes, but is a major project. Sounds like a magic bean. I guess that's worth being out of the 2nd round next year.He has a cool last name? Holy Cow-A-Bonga!!! What a DUNK!
he certainly isn't like Zaire who literally may jump out of the arena. but if you like shooting, the kid is good. he is one i hope they don't lose in a tradeyeah, i don't know that Kork has all that much appeal to non-Sixers' fans though.
true ...plus putting on muscle and being a sharp shooter don't normally work out. He'll have to progress slowly with the bulk.yeah, i don't know that Kork has all that much appeal to non-Sixers' fans though.
i like the kid, one of the youngest in the draft and has a high ceiling. of course he has a long way to go. would rather have sent you guys Pasenciks. looked it up and still probably missed the spelling: https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/pasecan01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-Philly gets a 2019 2nd rounder and cash.
Why do the Lakers need this guy? What's his deal? He's a 6'9" point guard who averaged 2 assists per game in Germany?
Seems like you guys are working the process again.i like the kid, one of the youngest in the draft and has a high ceiling. of course he has a long way to go. would rather have sent you guys Pasenciks. looked it up and still probably missed the spelling: https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/pasecan01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-
But the kid has promise, worth an early 2nd rounder for sure
When the Spurs trade Kawhi for 17 2nd round picks and cash it will all make sense.Seems like you guys are working the process again.
He's had enough time and he's basically the same player he always has been - clueless on defense which is not workable for 5s, and he can't play the 4 on offense. He's a fun dunker and weakside blocker, and i have a soft spot in my heart for him as a peak Process player, but he's a net negative player overall. There's a reason why Brett duct taped him to the bench in the playoffs.I honestly think Holmes is a way better player overall but needs playing time.
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that does kind of make sense, although otherwise, that deal may now have surpassed the Ariza deal for biggest WTF of the year so far.Apparently he likes the coach there
Magic has a thing for 6"9" point guards...Philly gets a 2019 2nd rounder and cash.
Why do the Lakers need this guy? What's his deal? He's a 6'9" point guard who averaged 2 assists per game in Germany?