By Zeus Ex Machina Go To Posthttp://www.sbnation.com/nba/2017/2/23/14706374/nba-players-trolling-trade-hungry-fans-with-emojisNone of those trolls had info in them like a team name or player names... just saying
It could mean something, it could be trolling.
By blackace Go To PostNone of those trolls had info in them like a team name or player names… just saying
True. Gotta see if it leads to something
By Omzz Go To Post:hug:
By s y Go To PostMan. The massive amount of shit you're going to have to eat when you Max Waiters.
By giririsss Go To PostMan. The massive amount of shit you're going to have to eat when you Max Waiters.
Hay guys what's going on in this thread
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I like free agents with a flexible definition of 'blessed.' Definitely want to re-sign the guy, he's not an all star or anything but I like him a lot.
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I like free agents with a flexible definition of 'blessed.' Definitely want to re-sign the guy, he's not an all star or anything but I like him a lot.
Serge is a great guy and a useful player but you don't want him being more than the third best guy on your team.
By KingGondo Go To PostSerge is a great guy and a useful player but you don't want him being more than the third best guy on your team.I'd struggle with 3rd best. I want him on my team. But he's not core. He's that 4th/5th guy that pushes the top 3 over.
By KingGondo Go To PostSerge is a great guy and a useful player but you don't want him being more than the third best guy on your team.
Sure. He was 3rd banana this year after DeRozan & Lowry, and it's not like his game is ideal - he draws zero fouls and isn't great at creating his own shot. He had a lot of 12-14 point games, if he's your #2 guy you're screwed. But I like his shotblocking, lateral foot speed and IQ on D.
I don't know about that... he can be your 3rd best player just not your 3rd best scorer.. or even your 1st 3 point option..
By livefromkyoto Go To PostSure. He was 3rd banana this year after DeRozan & Lowry, and it's not like his game is ideal - he draws zero fouls and isn't great at creating his own shot. He had a lot of 12-14 point games, if he's your #2 guy you're screwed. But I like his shotblocking, lateral foot speed and IQ on D.
By Zeus Ex Machina Go To PostThat would be something
Lowry to the Spurs
By Zeus Ex Machina Go To PostDoes Kawhi really need another beta to carry?
Lowry to the Spurs
Offseason training in the Room of Spirit and Time. Dejounte Murray and Kawhi Leonard gaining elite point guard skills like Son Goku and Son Gohan learning to become Super Saiyajin.
By shun Go To PostOffseason training in the Room of Spirit and Time. Dejounte Murray and Kawhi Leonard gaining elite point guard skills like Son Goku and Son Gohan learning to become Super Saiyajin.Murray might make strides but he still a few cheeseburgers away
Zach Lowe with a pretty comprehensive, frank piece on everything facing the Raptors this offseason:
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/19332982/zach-lowe-kyle-lowry-demar-derozan-future-toronto-raptors-nba-playoffs
#WeTheWonderfulAccidentalPseudo-Contenders
I think he's a bit harsh on Ibaka re: decline - that dude showed up and suddenly the team went from a bottom of the league defence to top 10, and it was largely due to his ability to rotate at warp speed. His play had a significant impact on JV as well, just seeing a guy getting after it like that instead of just floating. I'd be really wary that not re-signing him just gives you the same hapless team from January who need a 110+ ORtg just to compete.
"Plus/minus god" Patterson...I don't know. He's one of the smartest defenders this team has ever had, but he looked baked a lot of this season. I'm guessing there were undisclosed injuries. If not, then I don't see how you re-sign him. It's just not worth it to go into the tax for a backup PF. It would be just like Amir Johnson, sad to see him go but you've pretty much got to.
I've said it a bunch of times, but I don't support blowing the team up - I'd rather fix a good team with flaws than spend 5 years hoping you draft the miracle player (or two) then hope you can build the perfect team around them before they get frustrated & leave. If that means signing Lowry to a dubious deal then so be it. Impact players like Harden, Butler, PG, Cousins etc. get put on the block every year, and not always in exchange for a top 5 pick or nothing. As long as Ujiri keeps drafting young guys who can play there's enough in the cupboard that you're not going to Clipper yourself into a corner.
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/19332982/zach-lowe-kyle-lowry-demar-derozan-future-toronto-raptors-nba-playoffs
#WeTheWonderfulAccidentalPseudo-Contenders
I think he's a bit harsh on Ibaka re: decline - that dude showed up and suddenly the team went from a bottom of the league defence to top 10, and it was largely due to his ability to rotate at warp speed. His play had a significant impact on JV as well, just seeing a guy getting after it like that instead of just floating. I'd be really wary that not re-signing him just gives you the same hapless team from January who need a 110+ ORtg just to compete.
"Plus/minus god" Patterson...I don't know. He's one of the smartest defenders this team has ever had, but he looked baked a lot of this season. I'm guessing there were undisclosed injuries. If not, then I don't see how you re-sign him. It's just not worth it to go into the tax for a backup PF. It would be just like Amir Johnson, sad to see him go but you've pretty much got to.
I've said it a bunch of times, but I don't support blowing the team up - I'd rather fix a good team with flaws than spend 5 years hoping you draft the miracle player (or two) then hope you can build the perfect team around them before they get frustrated & leave. If that means signing Lowry to a dubious deal then so be it. Impact players like Harden, Butler, PG, Cousins etc. get put on the block every year, and not always in exchange for a top 5 pick or nothing. As long as Ujiri keeps drafting young guys who can play there's enough in the cupboard that you're not going to Clipper yourself into a corner.
This is gonna be a weird FA. Teams are gonna give a lot of guys contracts like they expect them to be highly productive at 35 and you can't really blame them.
Almost all of the lot of top talent available is on the wrong side of 30 or with some injury concerns.
Like after Hayward makes his decision. This FA is gonna get real questionable.
Almost all of the lot of top talent available is on the wrong side of 30 or with some injury concerns.
Like after Hayward makes his decision. This FA is gonna get real questionable.
Thoughts on Lowe calling Lowry your "best" player, LFK?
Everything starts with Lowry, Toronto's best player, and one of the most important in franchise history.
Rudy Gay opts out of $14M final year of contract after suffering a complete tear of his left achilles.
By reilo Go To PostHe'd rather go Antoine Walker Broke than play another game there.
When the injury happened we all speculated about what he would do. A lot of people assumed he would OPT out because someone will pay him anyway. I think I assumed he would stay to minimize risk. Curious how it pans out for him. I'm assuming he's decided that any possible paycut will be worth it to escape.
It's interesting to see where he ends up.
Wonder if memphis take a runner on him?
Without DMC you have to think the Kings won't be offering him more than a value contract.
Wonder if memphis take a runner on him?
Without DMC you have to think the Kings won't be offering him more than a value contract.
By giririsss Go To PostIt's interesting to see where he ends up.
Wonder if memphis take a runner on him?
Without DMC you have to think the Kings won't be offering him more than a value contract.
Nyets got to be a player right. Get him on a similar deal money wise to what he had and then use the rest of their cap space to chase another solid piece.
I could also see the Nyets going hard to get Lowry. Like all they need to do is keep those lost picks from being great and I would consider that a win for them. if Lowry falls apart in year 3 good they should to be tanking at that point anyway.
Nets are the guys fucking up the market for every marginal all star for another 3 years. Cause, they really have nothing else to do.
By giririsss Go To PostNets are the guys fucking up the market for every marginal all star for another 3 years. Cause, they really have nothing else to do.
right, but they could actually grab somebody (older) and fuck up those Celtic Picks. I could see them rallying behind that and getting their shit in order. If they could fuck the Raptors over with Lowry too I could see them jumping at the chance.
By Zeus Ex Machina Go To Postright, but they could actually grab somebody (older) and fuck up those Celtic Picks. I could see them rallying behind that and getting their shit in order. If they could fuck the Raptors over with Lowry too I could see them jumping at the chance.They''ve been trying for the last 2 years.
They're basically the reason portland are cap fucked.
What you described is basically their plan. But they just can't get people there.
By giririsss Go To PostThey''ve been trying for the last 2 years.
They're basically the reason portland are cap fucked.
What you described is basically their plan. But they just can't get people there.
Yeah but its been about RFA (which is the smarter long term move) my thing is if they flip it to UFA I think it would be successful. Add Gay and Reddick and hope they can keep the wheels on to make the picks mid to late lottery until they come back in 2019 and if they fall apart then..... fine
By blackace Go To PostThe lottery is going to be super fun this yearDraft day is gonna be even better. So many variables and teams looking to make moves.
By Fenderputty Go To PostDraft day will be so much more interesting if the Lakers keep their pick. :PI think the Lakers will end up with 1 and take Ball tho lol
By blackace Go To PostI have a feeling we see two teams move up this lottery…
Oh shit, Ace just got off the phone with Magic.
By blackace Go To PostThe lottery is going to be super fun this yearNot if the Lakers keep their pick.
By Moris Go To PostOh shit, Ace just got off the phone with Magic.The fix is in