2022-23 NBA Thread: “you’ll never let me down like the Heat did”, Miami fan says to giant pile of cocaine (2 Viewers)

[Juxtatarot]

wait, did i read that bradley beal, by opting out, is now eligible to make $50mm a year over 5 years?  if that is the case, just fold the nba and start from scratch.

Wizards can say no.

 

[Juxtatarot]

Ayton plus plus plus plus maybe another plus for KD

Apparently there are some weird “base year compensation” rules that make salary matching difficult/impossible for this construct.

 

[nirad3]

@kevkage_

Sources: Kevin Durant initially had the LA Lakers on his list of preferred destinations but Rob Pelinka’s unwillingness to include Talen Horton-Tucker in any potential deal put an end to trade discussions.

Pelinka is an idiot.  THT is not all that.  

 

[Frostillicus]

Pelinka is an idiot.  THT is not all that.  

They couldn't get to salary without including Westbrook any way and I really doubt the Nets would consider that the best deal they could get. 

 

[nirad3]

They couldn't get to salary without including Westbrook any way and I really doubt the Nets would consider that the best deal they could get. 

Probably right, but if Pelinka is nixing ANY deal including THT, I don't think that's very wise.  I watch enough of the Lakers to know that he's nowhere near potential star status.

 

[scoobus]

That THT tweet seems pretty fake.

 

[Kiddnets]

As a Nets fan I look forward to going back. to obscurity...it felt dirty to be the facilitator for these clowns.  It would have been nice to win a championship but not meant to be for the Swampdragons.  

Sean Marks built them up from post King Celtics trade debacle - should be interesting to see if he can do it twice.  

 

[Anarchy99]

This time of year, the Celtics are always rumored to be interested in half the league. With the KD news, some speculation that the C's might offer something like Brown, Smart, and two first round picks for KD. Too light? Not in Boston's best interest?

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

Pelinka is an idiot.  THT is not all that.  

 

[Chemical X]

NBA needs a rule that if you sign a max/super max deal, you can’t be dealt for at least 2, maybe 3 years.  i mean, durant’s contract hasn’t even kicked in…..

 

[Juxtatarot]

Free agent Jalen Brunson intends to sign a four-year, near $110M deal with the New York Knicks in free agency, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The Mavericks never received chance to make offer, sources said.
 

Why wait an hour, right?

 

[Eephus]

Free agent Jalen Brunson intends to sign a four-year, near $110M deal with the New York Knicks in free agency, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The Mavericks never received chance to make offer, sources said.
 

Why wait an hour, right?

Well, there's the matter of forfeiting a future 2nd rounder

 

[thecatch]

What are they going to put in the CBA that stops players from doing this? The owners could stop it now under the current agreement if they had any backbone. 

They will try, at least.

 

[Navin Johnson]

They will try, at least.

Try what?  Codify not giving in to player demands?  Something tells me that won't pass

 

[thecatch]

Try what?  Codify not giving in to player demands?  Something tells me that won't pass

Last year Zach Lowe mentioned some ideas the owners had been workshopping prompted by the Ben Simmons situation. I don’t recall the specifics, and highly doubt they’ll be able to eliminate this kind of behavior. But you are nuts, IMO, if you think the owners will just throw up their hands and roll over on this. 

 

[Navin Johnson]

Last year Zach Lowe mentioned some ideas the owners had been workshopping prompted by the Ben Simmons situation. I don’t recall the specifics, and highly doubt they’ll be able to eliminate this kind of behavior. But you are nuts, IMO, if you think the owners will just throw up their hands and roll over on this. 

You are nuts if you think the players will sign on with HUGE concessions from the owners.  And even then, it will come down to agents/owners/players not finding loopholes to circumvent it.  This is a self control problem.

 

[thecatch]

You are nuts if you think the players will sign on with HUGE concessions from the owners.  And even then, it will come down to agents/owners/players not finding loopholes to circumvent it.  This is a self control problem.

Good thing I didn’t say that the players would sign off on it or that it would successfully stop this behavior, then. Nevertheless, it will be a contentious part of the CBA negotiations. 

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

@wojespn

BREAKING: Memphis Grizzlies F Jaren Jackson Jr., underwent surgery to repair a stress fracture in his right foot on Wednesday and is expected to be sidelined for 4-to-6 months, sources tell ESPN. Jackson is expected to make a full recovery.

 

[Yo Mama]

NBA needs a rule that if you sign a max/super max deal, you can’t be dealt for at least 2, maybe 3 years.  i mean, durant’s contract hasn’t even kicked in…..

Will the NBAPA then ask for the same conditions on teams not being able to trade a player after signing them to a max deal?  Loyalty isn’t just a one way street. 

 

[Yo Mama]

Last year Zach Lowe mentioned some ideas the owners had been workshopping prompted by the Ben Simmons situation. I don’t recall the specifics, and highly doubt they’ll be able to eliminate this kind of behavior. But you are nuts, IMO, if you think the owners will just throw up their hands and roll over on this. 

The tricky part in this situation is how would you legislate against a player simply requesting a trade. Durant hasn’t sat out any games at this point to punish him for. 
 

Edit - not saying owners won’t try, just that it would be hard to do anything in this situation. 

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

Two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic has agreed to a five-year, $264 million supermax contract extension with the Denver Nuggets, the richest deal in NBA history, sources tell

@TheAthletic

@Stadium

. Fifth season (2027-28) will be a player option at $60M.

 

[bushdocda]

As we embark on this FA together, let’s all be clear I think Windy is the worst. 

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

Huge blow to LA's championship aspirations:

@ShamsCharania

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Free agent Malik Monk is finalizing a deal with the Sacramento Kings, sources tell me and

@sam_amick

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[Craig_MiamiFL]

@ShamsCharania

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The Phoenix Suns and All-NBA guard Devin Booker are finalizing a four-year, $214 million supermax contract extension that he’s set to sign as soon as next week, sources tell

@TheAthletic

@Stadium

. Booker will also be the cover athlete for NBA 2K23, per sources.

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

@ShamsCharania

Free agent PJ Tucker is finalizing a three-year, $33.2 million fully guaranteed deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, his agent Andre Buck 

@ShamsCharania

Free agent Victor Oladipo has agreed to a one-year, $11 million deal to return to the Miami Heat, sources tel

@ShamsCharania

Free agent center Isaiah Hartenstein has agreed to a two-year, $16 million-plus deal with the New York Knicks

. Fully guaranteed deal for Hartenstein.

@ShamsCharania

Free agent center DeAndre Jordan has agreed to a deal with the Denver Nuggets, sources tell

@TheAthletic

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

@ShamsCharania

Free agent Bobby Portis has agreed to a four-year, $49 million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks,

. Deal includes a player option in Year 4.

 

[Capella]

Last year Zach Lowe mentioned some ideas the owners had been workshopping prompted by the Ben Simmons situation. I don’t recall the specifics, and highly doubt they’ll be able to eliminate this kind of behavior. But you are nuts, IMO, if you think the owners will just throw up their hands and roll over on this. 

Everybody is making tons of money. This drama is great for business. The only people upset about this are the fans. They don’t get a vote. 

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

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@wojespn

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons has agreed on a four-year, $100 million contract extension, his agent Bill Duffy

@wojespn

All-Star guard Bradley Beal has agreed to a five-year, $251 million maximum contract to stay with the Washington Wizards, his agent Mark Bartelstein

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

@wojespn

Free agent Danuel House has agreed to a two-year, $8.5M deal with the 76ers, sources tell ESPN.

 

[Yo Mama]

Amazing all these deals can happen in less than a minute

 

[Chris B.]

As we embark on this FA together, let’s all be clear I think Windy is the worst. 

I think Chris Broussard is even worse. It feels like every topic he talk about somehow turns into a Lakers discussion. I like him as a person and I like the Lakers but I'm glad I only see snippets of him on FOX's youtube channels.

 

[Frostillicus]

Let's get KAT signed already. 

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

@wojespn

Free agent G Tyus Jones is returning to the Memphis Grizzlies on a two-year, $30M deal, his agent Kevin Bradbury

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

Non-

@ShamsCharania

Free agent Wesley Matthews has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks

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[Craig_MiamiFL]

@wojespn

Amir Coffey has agreed to a three-year, $11M deal with the Clippers

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

move

@wojespn

Free agent C Damian Jones has agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN.

 

[Chris B.]

@ShamsCharania

I liked Isaiah Hartenstein on the Clippers, lots of athleticism at his size; a nice change of pace from Zubac.
Looks like Ty Lue is going to keep playing small ball and have Morris and Batum play backup center.

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

Not a

@ShamsCharania

Free agent guard Jevon Carter has agreed to a two-year deal to return to Milwaukee

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[Craig_MiamiFL]

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@wojespn

Chris Boucher is returning to the Toronto Raptors on a three-year, $35.25M deal

@wojespn

Free agent G Lu Dort has agreed to a five-year, $87.5M deal to stay with the Oklahoma City Thunder

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

@wojespn

Free agent F Nic Batum has agreed to a two-year deal to return to the Los Angeles Clippers

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

Harden-PJ Tucker-Danuel House

Band getting back together in Philly  

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

Some guy named Trevelin Queen has agreed a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN.

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

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@ShamsCharania

Free agent center Dewayne Dedmon has agreed to a two-year, $9 million deal to return to the Miami Heat

Free agent Davon Reed has agreed to a two-year deal to return to the Denver Nuggets

 

[thecatch]

Everybody is making tons of money. This drama is great for business. The only people upset about this are the fans. They don’t get a vote. 

As I said, that seems to contrary to what some have reported. We’ll see I guess. 

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

Marks really wasting his time talking about these Durant trade destinations. KD just has to say "I'm not going there"....and he's not going there.

 

[Moe.]

Glad to see the Thunder took care of Dort 

 

[Moe.]

Marks really wasting his time talking about these Durant trade destinations. KD just has to say "I'm not going there"....and he's not going there.

He doesn’t have a no trade clause, so I’m not so sure on that. Probably the most valuable trade piece in NBA history given he’s got 4 years left. 

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

He doesn’t have a no trade clause,

Really doesn't matter if he does or not. Players control the league.

You have ESPN's Bobby Marks talking about Raptors giving Barnes for KD, Zion for KD . KD simply has to say "I'm not going to Toronto/New Orleans" and he's not going to Toronto/New Orleans. These smaller market teams aren't giving away franchise players for a vet that doesn't want to be there.

 

[Anarchy99]

He doesn’t have a no trade clause, so I’m not so sure on that. Probably the most valuable trade piece in NBA history given he’s got 4 years left. 

I’ve heard people raving about the four years left on his contract like that is the most valuable commodity in league history. The Nets on the same contract had him signed for five years and got one season out of it. There is no guarantee that KD’s new team will have him for four years. He could demand a trade again this time next year if things don’t go according to plan. 

 

[thecatch]

Fox and Monk reunited should be fun.