By livefromkyoto Go To PostI heard on the Zach Lowe pod that Charlotte is looking at losing $30 million this year with no shot at the playoffs. They're desperate to clear salary, that's why Kemba was put on the block. This is probably the same.
goddamn. is that creative accounting or legit tho. i never trust these sports teams when they say they're losing money.
By RobNBanks Go To PostSomeone check on FrankmanWhat's to check on? He's wanted a trade for a month. Knicks are trying to buyout/deal Noah/O'Quinn/Hernangomez and have kicked the tires on even Michael Beasley. Indications are no team wants Kanter since he's an possibly a FA/don't want to deal with the buy-in situation, which is odd because his next deal would be more anyway.
By Dark PhaZe Go To Posthearing whispers of monk being floated around?i saw the same rumor a while back in relation to a bucks trade involving brogdon (makes a lot of sense tbh)
dy how
but the in the same shit it said that the organization is split regarding monk. most likely a new coach/gm next year anyways so if anyone goes it won't be him
frank on the other hand could be the fuck up outta here
By The Frankman Go To PostWhat's to check on? He's wanted a trade for a month. Knicks are trying to buyout/deal Noah/O'Quinn/Hernangomez and have kicked the tires on even Michael Beasley. Indications are no team wants Kanter since he's an possibly a FA/don't want to deal with the buy-in situation, which is odd because his next deal would be more anyway.Idk why teams aren't treating Kanter like an expiring he's pretty much a lock to opt out on most teams.
Anybody want a lightly used Shabazz Muhammad? Non smoking home. Shoots every time he touches the ball. Only gets garbage time run these days, so he's very fresh.
By rodeoclown Go To PostAnybody want a lightly used Shabazz Muhammad? Non smoking home. Shoots every time he touches the ball. Only gets garbage time run these days, so he's very fresh.Sure! We can even give you a 7 footer that can hit jumpshots!
By rodeoclown Go To PostThe Pacers and Thunder have identical records.
The Thunder will go on another 10 game win streak and all will be happy again. Then they'll lose 5 straight and Westrbook is a bum. Hero ball will cause these swings.
By Jeff-DSA Go To PostThe Thunder will go on another 10 game win streak and all will be happy again. Then they'll lose 5 straight and Westrbook is a bum. Hero ball will cause these swings.They'll still make the play offs and either make the second round, or a very competitive first round.
And then it will turn into the PG13 circus. I'd love to see him on a team like NOP. But really, there are a few west teams (if he's determined to stay west) that he'd be really interesting on (POR), but many don't have the means to get him.
So... I see a headline on ESPN dot com that says "Lue: 'No doubt' Cavs going to make playoffs" and I'm like "that's bait, of course they're going to make the playoffs, they're still in 3rd."
So I take the bait anyway and I'm shocked to discover the Cavs are closer to 9th (5 games up on Detroit) than they are first (7.5 games back of Boston).
Maybe they should tank. LeBron will certainly see the wisdom of it.
So I take the bait anyway and I'm shocked to discover the Cavs are closer to 9th (5 games up on Detroit) than they are first (7.5 games back of Boston).
Maybe they should tank. LeBron will certainly see the wisdom of it.
Lebron is gone. There's no way he's sticking around. All that remains to be seen if he cares enough to put forth the effort to get back to the Finals again this year or if he just wants to save his body and pack it in. There are no moves to be made to make the team a contender, and the front office is just playing things out as if he's definitely leaving.
The NBA is stupid with its drama. The team won a championship two years ago and they're acting like it's just dire times for the franchise. You telling me that 20 (or more) other teams in the league wouldn't take this kind of uncertainty to have had a championship two years ago?
The NBA is stupid with its drama. The team won a championship two years ago and they're acting like it's just dire times for the franchise. You telling me that 20 (or more) other teams in the league wouldn't take this kind of uncertainty to have had a championship two years ago?
I don't see a way that LBJ stays either. The roster is just a dog pile of shit, and everyone is at each others throats. LBJ helped create that atmosphere, but Dan Gilbert has done very little to alleviate it.
Not sure where he goes though. Particularly if he wants big money (not that he really needs his NBA contract money anymore).
Not sure where he goes though. Particularly if he wants big money (not that he really needs his NBA contract money anymore).
It is dire times in Cleveland. Once LeBron takes off that jersey for the last time, they're done. Never getting back.
Sure, 20 other teams will take the championship 2 years ago, because they also know they're never getting there, either.
Sure, 20 other teams will take the championship 2 years ago, because they also know they're never getting there, either.
the problem for lebron is that unless he's traded there's really no way he goes to a decent situation
By Dark PhaZe Go To Postthe problem for lebron is that unless he's traded there's really no way he goes to a decent situation
Veteran's minimum.
Oh, you mean decent situation whilst also getting paid.
LeBron wants to own a team when he's done. No paycuts and he should never take one. Get the checks while they still come in.
By Randolph Freelander Go To PostVeteran's minimum.
Oh, you mean decent situation whilst also getting paid.
And the Cavs have no reason to bottom out. They can be quite competitive still with a fully recovered IT, Love, Tristan, and the Nets pick, so acquiring trash contracts for a late 1st from a good team just to help Bron get where he wants to go is something Gilbert won't be signing off on. Cavs will want actual good assets to facilitate a LeBron sign and trade--which would neuter the team he's going to ala Melo and the Knicks. I just don't see any road for him to go to a winning team without basically taking an MLE contract.
By rodeoclown Go To PostLeBron wants to own a team when he's done. No paycuts and he should never take one. Get the checks while they still come in.Have you seen the teams with cap space? None of them are competing. So he has to be traded.
the thing that's kind of scary is the warriors are basically the only team in the league where a lebron sign and trade actually works--checks the boxes off for the cavs (Klay + Iggy ) for aquiring a youngish all-star in a LeBron sign and trade.
The question is if the Warriors are willing to take on the risk given the current team is guaranteed to chip anyway and has no chemistry issues. Dynamic completely changes with LeBron.
The question is if the Warriors are willing to take on the risk given the current team is guaranteed to chip anyway and has no chemistry issues. Dynamic completely changes with LeBron.
By giririsss Go To PostHave you seen the teams with cap space? None of them are competing. So he has to be traded.Philly would be interesting.. with LBJ they would be better.. Honestly James on almost any East team is competing..
By blackace Go To PostPhilly would be interesting.. with LBJ they would be better.. Honestly James on almost any East team is competing..
Was going to say "even Orlando?" but then I thought about him throwing dimes to Gordon
By blackace Go To PostPhilly would be interesting.. with LBJ they would be better.. Honestly James on almost any East team is competing..Competing for the East.
LBJ on Philly is interesting, but i believe their cap is mostly actually gone unless they waive quite a few. JJ Redick, Amir Johnson, Trevor Booker.
None of them you'd keep over LBJ obviously, but all useful players you don't want to get sniped away while waiting on LBJ.
By giririsss Go To PostCompeting for the East.JJ is on a 1 year 23 million dollar... in fact all 3 of those guys are on 1 year contracts... they going to be 30+ million under the cap next year and they even get a decent pick to try to get a shooter... be a good lil team out there
LBJ on Philly is interesting, but i believe their cap is mostly actually gone unless they waive quite a few. JJ Redick, Amir Johnson, Trevor Booker.
None of them you'd keep over LBJ obviously, but all useful players you don't want to get sniped away while waiting on LBJ.
By Kabro Go To Posthearing around the rumour mill. Randle to Dallas.I kinda like that move for Dallas... depends what they are giving up tho
Wait why can't Mitchell be in both? Didn't Dame do like all of them or something?
I don't think he has a shot to win, he's definitely a more in-game dunker. He said he's lost like 10 dunk contests to Derrick Jones.
I don't think he has a shot to win, he's definitely a more in-game dunker. He said he's lost like 10 dunk contests to Derrick Jones.
By Kabro Go To Posthearing around the rumour mill. Randle to Dallas.That's been a rumor forever. The last one I read was Mavs would give up picks which was lol worthy. Don't think it's gonna happen unless it's like a nerlens/Randle straight up swap or something
By joefu Go To PostThat's been a rumor forever. The last one I read was Mavs would give up picks which was lol worthy. Don't think it's gonna happen unless it's like a nerlens/Randle straight up swap or somethingLakers looking to dump salaries.
besides that, there's no motivation to move Randle.
he's been playing well, Lakers can easily just let him walk this summer.
Me thinks it'll include Clarkson or Deng.
By pilonv1 Go To Post
I don't think he can even dribble
is there really no one else? shit let famouslos do it
By Kabro Go To PostLakers looking to dump salaries.
besides that, there's no motivation to move Randle.
he's been playing well, Lakers can easily just let him walk this summer.
Me thinks it'll include Clarkson or Deng.
Yeah we ain't trading for a locker room cancer straight up. Might as well use him until end of year if that's the case.
By blackace Go To PostI kinda like that move for Dallas… depends what they are giving up tho
Randle for Noel? Easy cap space for the Lakers
By blackace Go To PostJJ is on a 1 year 23 million dollar… in fact all 3 of those guys are on 1 year contracts… they going to be 30+ million under the cap next year and they even get a decent pick to try to get a shooter… be a good lil team out thereThey're all on one year contracts, but they'll all have cap holds against philly's cap space unless specifically waived.
I think LBJ would consume most of that 30M cap space on a max offer.
Again, getting LBJ is worth it. Missing out on him isn't.
By pilonv1 Go To PostNow they have a Zeller AND a PlumleeWhat are they the Hornets?
Rashed Vaughn is a name I haven't heard in a while. I remember UNC recruited him. Unless it's a different guy.
