rotty
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99TERRANCE99
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Ross can go hes not even close to consistant 4 years in and paying 11 mil for a bench player starting this year isnt a great plan
xdeucesx
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Yeah, doubt TOR wants him around anymore.
I think KD signs the 1 + 1 deal, so he can have the option summer 17' when RWB becomes a FA too. Highly doubt he signs anything long-term w/o gtd that RWB resigns.
Obviously, just my thoughts, but I'd be shocked if KD leaves to go anywhere but Spurs/GSW. What other team could KD join that would instantly have a better title chance than the Thunder? (Not counting the previous two)
Nobody imo. OKC is arguably 2nd best team in the NBA, seeing as the Cavs are just laying a massive egg now. I think he stays put, tries to recruit someone to OKC, maybe finally get the spot up shooter they've craved for awhile and make another run at it next year.
I think KD signs the 1 + 1 deal, so he can have the option summer 17' when RWB becomes a FA too. Highly doubt he signs anything long-term w/o gtd that RWB resigns.
Obviously, just my thoughts, but I'd be shocked if KD leaves to go anywhere but Spurs/GSW. What other team could KD join that would instantly have a better title chance than the Thunder? (Not counting the previous two)
Nobody imo. OKC is arguably 2nd best team in the NBA, seeing as the Cavs are just laying a massive egg now. I think he stays put, tries to recruit someone to OKC, maybe finally get the spot up shooter they've craved for awhile and make another run at it next year.
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iveyfan
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See, that's where I think exactly the opposite. The West doesn't have as much depth as the East but OKC, GSW and the Spurs are arguably better than any Eastern conference team.
The best thing for Durant to do would be to go East imo. Toronto, Boston and Miami probably being his best shot at getting to the Finals.
Boston has tons of cap space and picks plus a great coach in Brad Stevens.
For Toronto to make it happen, we would have to deal Ross and 2 prospects to free up the cap space necessary. It would also mean not bringing Biz back. Demar doesn't matter cap-wise because the Raps have his Bird Rights.
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iveyfan
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In terms of Valanciunas, I doubt he gets moved. Casey and Ujiri still seem very high on him based on end-of-year interviews and there was even talk of him starting to develop a three point shot to keep defenses honest.
xdeucesx
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But still, Celtics w/KD might not even beat the cavs next year. I would assume Cavs still a favorite over Celtics w/KD first year tbh, since they don't appear to be losing anyone.
KD w/OKC was 1 win away, up 3-1, from a spot in the finals. While the cavs match up 100000x better w/OKC than GSW and would have had home court/been a slight favorite, it's pretty easy to see OKC beating Cleveland for a title this year if it had gone down that way. RWB is a FA summer of 17', I doubt KD does anything too radical until then. This Thunder team has a real chance at a title again next year, while GSW will be assuredly losing at least Mo Speights + Festus Ezeli and probably Harrison Barnes too. While not the big 3, definitely 3 guys who make a real impact and maybe that's enough to push OKC over them next year.
KD w/OKC was 1 win away, up 3-1, from a spot in the finals. While the cavs match up 100000x better w/OKC than GSW and would have had home court/been a slight favorite, it's pretty easy to see OKC beating Cleveland for a title this year if it had gone down that way. RWB is a FA summer of 17', I doubt KD does anything too radical until then. This Thunder team has a real chance at a title again next year, while GSW will be assuredly losing at least Mo Speights + Festus Ezeli and probably Harrison Barnes too. While not the big 3, definitely 3 guys who make a real impact and maybe that's enough to push OKC over them next year.
xdeucesx
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Rumors going around that CLE shipping Klove to NY for melo, so LBJ could slot to the 4, where he's going to eventually end up.
WUG, you guys like it? I think if you're the Knicks, you have to snap accept that deal w/o even thinking. As a cavs owner, I'm not sure about that. Too many shooters w/not enough balls still, while Melo arguably spreads the floor less than Love.
WUG, you guys like it? I think if you're the Knicks, you have to snap accept that deal w/o even thinking. As a cavs owner, I'm not sure about that. Too many shooters w/not enough balls still, while Melo arguably spreads the floor less than Love.
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iveyfan
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I would like to say that trades are a part of free agency, so how do people feel about the big ones we've seen so far.
D-Rose to the Knicks
Ibaka to the Magic for Oladipo, Ilyasova and Sabonis
Teague to the Pacers
Thad Young to the Pacers for pick #20
Pacers suddenly look pretty dangerous in the East (Teague, Ellis, PG, Thad, Turner) meanwhile I'm not sure that Thunder trade convinces Durant to stay put (or maybe he had a say in the trade)
D-Rose to the Knicks
Ibaka to the Magic for Oladipo, Ilyasova and Sabonis
Teague to the Pacers
Thad Young to the Pacers for pick #20
Pacers suddenly look pretty dangerous in the East (Teague, Ellis, PG, Thad, Turner) meanwhile I'm not sure that Thunder trade convinces Durant to stay put (or maybe he had a say in the trade)
xdeucesx
Bar Master
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That ibaka trade should be vetoed it's so bad lol. OKC straight up robbed the Magic.
Pacers looking better, still have issues with depth.
Sticking with my prediction that KD goes back to OKC for a 1 year deal and next summer, him and RWB make their mind up then.
Pacers looking better, still have issues with depth.
Sticking with my prediction that KD goes back to OKC for a 1 year deal and next summer, him and RWB make their mind up then.
xdeucesx
Bar Master
Silver Level
Same with above, KD staying in OKC imo. I think he has a decent chance to join GSW, which if he does, might as well not even bother to show up next year to play. I'm going 60% OKC, 35% GSW, 5% Heat/Celtics/Clippers/Spurs/Etc.
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Alex Swan
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I think that Ben Simons will be one of the best on his position. HHe is good athlete and clever player!
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iveyfan
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Things are getting too crazy 1 hour into Free Agency.
Mozgov reportedly to LA for 4 years 65 million (that is more than Boogie and Valanciunas)
Noah to the Knicks for 4 years 72 million
Beal to sign max with the Wiz for 5 years 128 mil
And Kent Bazemore reportedly to earn around 19 mil next year...
Absolutely nuts.
Mozgov reportedly to LA for 4 years 65 million (that is more than Boogie and Valanciunas)
Noah to the Knicks for 4 years 72 million
Beal to sign max with the Wiz for 5 years 128 mil
And Kent Bazemore reportedly to earn around 19 mil next year...
Absolutely nuts.