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But they'll be able to resign Love in 2015 if they trade for him? Is there some type of cap exception he would fall under?
I know you can for guys that have been playing with you for a few years. didn't realize that was the case for a guy that was only on the team for a year. which exception is that?
I mostly agree.He just didn't really look "done" until the very end, and I'm wondering if a different mindset going into the season could help him squeeze out another season at a high level.
Dirk has always been a class act. There are very few like him. Living here in Dallas I'm really dreading the day #41 hangs 'em up for good. Just an all around awesome dude...
3/$25 and turning down max deals from LA and Houston. Just amazing.
Gotcha. Can they make this cap any more complicate?. Did the guys that wrote this use to work on the US tax code?
Rio
Kyrie isn't going anywhere for any reason. He just turned 22 and is an absolute beast offensively. He may never be a good defender, but I would be surprised if he didn't become a passable defender in the next couple years.Rio
Didnt think that through long enough. Really dont need a 3d guy when keeping Wiggins. Maybe send Irving to the Sun for something like Dragic, Plumlee and Green. Then use Bennet for a big like Robin Lopez. Dragic, Wiggins, LeBron, Thompson and Lopez is a quality 5. Bring Waiters, AV, Plumlee and Green off the bench with Miller and Allen.
No idea is the Suns or Blazers go for that but it is a better lineup than standing pat or just adding Love IMO. Keeps the Cavs young and cap flexibility going forward.
Let's not get carried away. Do the Knicks even have enough players to field a squad?simmonjm said:
Wiggins has All-NBA upside, and at the very worst looks like a plus defender with excellent transition skills from the jump. The NBA is getting faster, and Wiggins is an elite amongst the elite from an athletic standpoint.
You're insane. Trading a PG with the best handles in the NBA, who at age 22 has already won the All Star MVP is beyond silly.Rio
Didnt think that through long enough. Really dont need a 3d guy when keeping Wiggins. Maybe send Irving to the Sun for something like Dragic, Plumlee and Green. Then use Bennet for a big like Robin Lopez. Dragic, Wiggins, LeBron, Thompson and Lopez is a quality 5. Bring Waiters, AV, Plumlee and Green off the bench with Miller and Allen.
No idea is the Suns or Blazers go for that but it is a better lineup than standing pat or just adding Love IMO. Keeps the Cavs young and cap flexibility going forward.
He is and always has been wildly overrated and he doesn't fit their need for a stretch 4 at all. I thought the 2/20 extension was fair, if not something of a slight overpayment.
:whoosh: Do you know what you are talking about? All of the Wolves faithful that studiously watches every exciting Timberwolves game the past few years tells us that Trader Flip is the one holding all the cards here.
NBADraft.net is no longer on the forefront of player scouting or NBA team decision-making inside information. It used to be very good, but now it's run by amateurs when there are pros in the category.
Fair enough with regards to Houston. But Z-Bo could have gotten much more then 3/37 going forward. A lot more.
From who? He's a very good rebounder, but he's an amazingly inefficient scorer and an atrocious defender. He's a good fit in Memphis because Gasol covers up a lot of his mistakes and they need his scoring desperately even with as inefficient as it is. He's worth more to Memphis than he would be anywhere else in the league and he's only going to get worse from here. I can't imagine trying to compete defensively with him as my starting 4 in a couple years.
Maybe if randolph wasn't 33 and already declining.Eta: Happy 33rd Birthday Zach Randolph.
Z-Bo is 17/10 and Memphis has been dangerous in the West largely due to him the past few years. Good fit in Memphis? Sounds like good fit with most teams in the league.
Hes been the 3rd best player on that team for 3 years. He's not a good fit elsewhere because somebody has to pick up a lot of his slack defensively and they don't need somebody jacking up 15 crappy shots a game.
Your nuts if you think he doesn't get much more then 3/37 on the open market. Top 10 rebounder and he can score. Actually #5 for offensive rebounds. He'd get close to 4/60. If I'm Dallas give me Chandler and Z-Bo down low with Dirk and Ellis on the perimeter.
The Hornets and their fans are going to be a bit disappointed if they get Lance. Plenty of talent - but if you'd have watched him all season, you'd see someone who is takes off way too many plays. Improved on court focus could make Lance a steal. But after watching him for a few years, I just don't see him making those adjustments.
I think everybody understands this could really go sideways, but it sounds like they could get him at a relative value. Unless we're missing something, his best offer on the table is 5/44. I'm sure there's another offer somewhere (likely I'm sure), but the Hornets can't start the offer at more than about $12 mill.
I love watching Z- Bo but I don't think he's getting a 4 year deal at his age. The market for Pau would have been a good comp.
I'd love to see the Hornets get Lance.
