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Subject: "NBA FAGENCY 2014"

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Cenario
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Thu Jul-03-14 10:45 PM

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"NBA FAGENCY 2014"

Is there a post for general talk and small moves and such? I didn't see one on page 1.

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

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Subject	Author	Message Date	ID
Det offered RFA Isaiah Thomas 3/24 mil	Cenario	Jul 01st 2014	1
kinda surprising...good player tho	cgonz00cc	Jul 01st 2014	2
RE: Det offered RFA Isaiah Thomas 3/24 mil	SsenepoD	Jul 01st 2014	3
Everyone else is offering 6/7 right now	SoulHonky	Jul 01st 2014	4
Thomas is well beyond Bobby Jackson already	cgonz00cc	Jul 01st 2014	6
he's 5'9"	bshelly	Jul 01st 2014	8
defense is a concern for a pg who just put up a 20 PER in yr 3?	cgonz00cc	Jul 01st 2014	15
	bshelly	Jul 01st 2014	16
hopefully Drummond's cont growth can alleviate that problem	cgonz00cc	Jul 01st 2014	18
Yeah you talked me into it	bshelly	Jul 01st 2014	20
LOL Im talking myself out of it	cgonz00cc	Jul 01st 2014	25
I just don't want them to punt on Dinwiddie.	Frank Longo	Jul 01st 2014	23
I dont think thats the case here	cgonz00cc	Jul 01st 2014	27
IMO Sac should match but it's not an easy call, I get that	ConcreteCharlie	Jul 01st 2014	72
LOL Blatche	ShawndmeSlanted	Jul 01st 2014	5
lol..thought he matured.	Cenario	Jul 01st 2014	7
man, did he really go the "my account got hacked" route?	Dstl1	Jul 01st 2014	9
The "Uh...No" response from King is the best	ShawndmeSlanted	Jul 01st 2014	10
Id take him on a cheap deal	ShawndmeSlanted	Jul 01st 2014	11
damn he's only 27	southphillyman	Jul 01st 2014	13
how many good back-up big men r there? I assume I said that last year	rjc27	Jul 01st 2014	26
P.S. Rockets 3rd most profitable team	ShawndmeSlanted	Jul 01st 2014	12
This makes sense as a homecoming for Hawes	ShawndmeSlanted	Jul 01st 2014	14
is it really that hard to type the "r-e-e"?	ThaTruth	Jul 01st 2014	17
Was it that hard for you to not press shift before typing your reply	Cenario	Jul 01st 2014	19
Fagent is an OKP idiom so I'm happy it's here to stay.	Ryan M	Jul 01st 2014	21
I wonder why	ThaTruth	Jul 01st 2014	35
I wonder why you wonder.	Ryan M	Jul 01st 2014	45
didn't this start as a play on the word faggot?	southphillyman	Jul 01st 2014	22
lmao	Cenario	Jul 01st 2014	24
If I came up with it, it would be banned	ThaTruth	Jul 01st 2014	31
how many times have you been banned in the past 3-5 yrs?	ShawndmeSlanted	Jul 01st 2014	39
I've only been "banned" once in the history of OKP and it lasted less...	ThaTruth	Jul 01st 2014	43
Dick Vitale tweeted something about "these FAgents"	dgardfrey	Jul 01st 2014	79
exactly. and it was hysterical. still is.	themaddfapper	Jul 01st 2014	96
i forgot which old dude it was...even funnier that its dick vitale.	Cenario	Jul 02nd 2014	128
yes.	BrooklynWHAT	Jul 01st 2014	28
i can never tell if you're FOR or AGAINST using the word?	deejboram	Jul 02nd 2014	122
the fukk is Fagency???	Warren Coolidge	Jul 01st 2014	29
The thing that everyone in this post besides you and truth knew	ShawndmeSlanted	Jul 01st 2014	32
LMAO...wishful thinking...meeting in progress I suppose:	auragin_boi	Jul 01st 2014	30
more important: who	ShawndmeSlanted	Jul 01st 2014	34
will he dance?	Cenario	Jul 01st 2014	36
lol..this nigga jus referred to as .. Derrick Rose (knee) from now on	LAbeathustla	Jul 01st 2014	44
lmao	cgonz00cc	Jul 01st 2014	50
o shit, lmao	southphillyman	Jul 01st 2014	51
lolz	dula dibiasi	Jul 01st 2014	57
lol	Cenario	Jul 01st 2014	59
LMAO, that was cold	Marauder21	Jul 01st 2014	82
RE: NBA FAGENCY 2014	ShawndmeSlanted	Jul 01st 2014	33
<5% will use that provision	Cenario	Jul 01st 2014	37
RE: <5% will use that provision	ThaTruth	Jul 01st 2014	38
cats will just borrow against the deferred payment anyway	southphillyman	Jul 01st 2014	40
Which is why they won't use the provision.	Cenario	Jul 01st 2014	41
Bird should roll out the red carpet for Jameer	FILF	Jul 01st 2014	42
Then I don't think the red carpet is necessary.	Ryan M	Jul 01st 2014	46
lol	cgonz00cc	Jul 01st 2014	52
lmao	Cenario	Jul 01st 2014	60
This and the Derrick rose (knee) line have me dying	thejerseytornado	Jul 01st 2014	61
lmaoooo	dula dibiasi	Jul 01st 2014	62
Eh, I mean I guess in a better-than-nothing way, sure	ConcreteCharlie	Jul 01st 2014	74
3 years, 19 million for... Jodie Meeks?	SoulHonky	Jul 01st 2014	47
insane.	dula dibiasi	Jul 01st 2014	48
They offered 24/3 for Lil Zeke. 19/3 for Jodie is nuts.	Ryan M	Jul 01st 2014	49
damn van gundy is off to a blazing start	southphillyman	Jul 01st 2014	53
thats a headscratcher	cgonz00cc	Jul 01st 2014	54
What had happened was.......	ErnestLee	Jul 01st 2014	55
Yeah, I mean they need shooting. Desperately.	SoulHonky	Jul 01st 2014	56
I'm saying, how much does Redick & Korver make? Alrighty then.	TheRealBillyOcean	Jul 01st 2014	90
he played well last year....	Warren Coolidge	Jul 01st 2014	64
lol swaggy p made it known he won't be resigning with the lakers	LAbeathustla	Jul 01st 2014	66
y'all stay on fantasy island...lol...	Warren Coolidge	Jul 01st 2014	68
thats pretty much the opposite of what HE said on the radio	LAbeathustla	Jul 01st 2014	69
naw he didn't.....lakerhate got you hearing what you want to	Warren Coolidge	Jul 01st 2014	70
about a month ago on the radio... he didn't say it that nicely	LAbeathustla	Jul 01st 2014	78
nobody would expect Nick to play for peanuts..	Warren Coolidge	Jul 01st 2014	98
#BBN getting that bread	TheRealBillyOcean	Jul 01st 2014	65
LMAO, history of unimportant Laker bums getting paid continues	ConcreteCharlie	Jul 01st 2014	73
and people were telling me i was insane for saying should trade for dion	rob	Jul 01st 2014	76
SVG got Damon Jones/Hedo paid...he LOVES 3 pt shooters	FILF	Jul 02nd 2014	121
https://twitter.com/JoelEmbiid/status/484079314174885888	dula dibiasi	Jul 01st 2014	58
LOL...Lebron Probably Got a JayZ Song In His Head After That	RexLongfellow	Jul 01st 2014	63
TEAM EMBIID	bshelly	Jul 01st 2014	67
lol....this dude aint even got a jersey made yet	Dstl1	Jul 01st 2014	71
Well isn't that spec-ial? (c) Church Lady	ConcreteCharlie	Jul 01st 2014	75
embiid's "friend' is out of control!	rob	Jul 01st 2014	77
per Windhorst....Gortat back to Washington 5/60	Dstl1	Jul 01st 2014	80
straight 5 year deal, no option. lot of interested parties including Hea...	ConcreteCharlie	Jul 01st 2014	81
I mean, last year was fun and all	SoulHonky	Jul 01st 2014	87
Why do they HAVE to sign Ariza?	TheRealBillyOcean	Jul 01st 2014	100
resigning ariza is a terrible idea right now.	Awburn	Jul 02nd 2014	135
Well, I'm not expecting much from Otto Porter	SoulHonky	Jul 02nd 2014	198
The Wiz taking the next step is dependent on Otto's development.	TheRealBillyOcean	Jul 02nd 2014	259
The one guy we had to get back. Glad to see it.	WarriorPoet415	Jul 01st 2014	99
oh dear. oh dear dear dear	bshelly	Jul 01st 2014	101
that was my initial reaction.	roaches	Jul 02nd 2014	109
it was either pay him or lose him, pretty simple really	ConcreteCharlie	Jul 02nd 2014	111
^^^. His other significant offer was Miami	Awburn	Jul 02nd 2014	134
i dont know the exact terms of their offer but yeah they were	ConcreteCharlie	Jul 02nd 2014	143
Lowe eliminates suitors:	bshelly	Jul 02nd 2014	196
lot of money. unless Wall and Beal step up big, they've messed up imo	Lach	Jul 01st 2014	107
They paid him the market price.. Pekovic got 5yr/60mill last summer	FILF	Jul 02nd 2014	115
lol the market these GMs keep creating then the owners complaining	Lach	Jul 02nd 2014	240
I like Gortat and all...He deserves his money....	B.J.S.301	Jul 02nd 2014	171
paying Gortat is fine & necessary for DC, paying Ariza will not be	Bombastic	Jul 03rd 2014	278
their team would be worse without him	ConcreteCharlie	Jul 03rd 2014	286
Warriors sign Shaun Livingston, 3 years, $16M	ConcreteCharlie	Jul 01st 2014	83
very nice signing.	dula dibiasi	Jul 01st 2014	84
Big loss for the Nets there.	Numba_33	Jul 01st 2014	85
Great signing for them	LA2Philly	Jul 01st 2014	86
Nobody "missed" Jack last year. He played like shit for a bad team	mrhood75	Jul 01st 2014	91
jarrett jack up long contested 2s.	BrooklynWHAT	Jul 01st 2014	92
They missed the Jarrett Jack from the previous year	SoulHonky	Jul 01st 2014	95
That guy stopped existing after the end of last season	mrhood75	Jul 01st 2014	102
You sound just like a bitter ex, lol	ThaTruth	Jul 02nd 2014	116
For a guy who was on the team for one season? Hardly.	mrhood75	Jul 02nd 2014	142
in fairness, the hope in Cleveland was a playoff team	rjc27	Jul 02nd 2014	124
Huh? I'm talking about JJack on the W's	LA2Philly	Jul 01st 2014	103
Very happy. And a great fit for both teams.	SoulHonky	Jul 01st 2014	88
Like this signing a lot. We need depth and scoring off the bench	mrhood75	Jul 01st 2014	89
I was thinking Kidd might try to lure him to Milwaukee	ThaTruth	Jul 01st 2014	93
seemed like everyone wanted him, good get	rob	Jul 01st 2014	94
good for him....	Warren Coolidge	Jul 01st 2014	97
real happy for SDOT, great signing by GState	rjc27	Jul 02nd 2014	123
and the west gets stronger.. while the East is still a 1 team race	LegacyNS	Jul 02nd 2014	130
Pau asking for 10-12mill per	FILF	Jul 01st 2014	104
LOL, he came with that list and now this demand?	ConcreteCharlie	Jul 02nd 2014	112
His agent is notorious for NOT giving discounts	FILF	Jul 02nd 2014	113
splitter for pau lol	ConcreteCharlie	Jul 02nd 2014	117
The Spurs need Splitter for his defense	FILF	Jul 02nd 2014	118
RE: The Spurs need Splitter for his defense	ConcreteCharlie	Jul 02nd 2014	150
splitter better than pau, going forward	bshelly	Jul 02nd 2014	125
Patty Mills out with injury for seven months (Swipe)	FILF	Jul 01st 2014	105
Spurs get him at a discount?	ShawndmeSlanted	Jul 01st 2014	106
It basically means there is less competition for his services	FILF	Jul 02nd 2014	114
that's terrible for him, esp looking at what jodie got	rob	Jul 02nd 2014	108
CoJo basically has the back-up duties by default for now	FILF	Jul 02nd 2014	120
shitty, puts him in a tough position	ConcreteCharlie	Jul 02nd 2014	110
He isn't expected to return until March thus a 1yr deal is a waste of $$	FILF	Jul 02nd 2014	119
that's the play, 1 yr deal with the spurs	bshelly	Jul 02nd 2014	126
right, obv a 1 year deal would be w/Spurs only	ConcreteCharlie	Jul 02nd 2014	129
Could work out for Spurs and him.	85SOUTH	Jul 02nd 2014	133
re-ups w/ spurs. stein reporting 3/12.	dula dibiasi	Jul 02nd 2014	233
Bulls-Melo date according to ny post	Cenario	Jul 02nd 2014	127
per Broussard..knicks will not take back booze in a s&t	Cenario	Jul 02nd 2014	131
This isn't a good sign for NY.	auragin_boi	Jul 02nd 2014	136
lol right...when i saw that it was like wow...that's bad for chi	Cenario	Jul 02nd 2014	139
RE: per Broussard..knicks will not take back booze in a s&t	murph71	Jul 02nd 2014	137
i don't think chicago wants to give up butler and from what	Cenario	Jul 02nd 2014	140
RE: i don't think chicago wants to give up butler and from what	murph71	Jul 02nd 2014	147
link?	dula dibiasi	Jul 02nd 2014	152
RE: link?	murph71	Jul 02nd 2014	157
lol that's a bit different from this...	Cenario	Jul 02nd 2014	158
RE: lol that's a bit different from this...	murph71	Jul 02nd 2014	163
but the chi reports you linked basically repeated the same thing	Cenario	Jul 02nd 2014	165
RE: but the chi reports you linked basically repeated the same thing	murph71	Jul 02nd 2014	177
i got you. I'm kinda torn... i'd love to see what a full	Cenario	Jul 02nd 2014	178
lol	auragin_boi	Jul 02nd 2014	184
that's not what you said, murph.	dula dibiasi	Jul 02nd 2014	169
RE: that's not what you said, murph.	murph71	Jul 02nd 2014	176
yeah, there are really only 2 scenarios.	dula dibiasi	Jul 02nd 2014	197
RE: yeah, there are really only 2 scenarios.	murph71	Jul 02nd 2014	224
they wouldn't need to.	dula dibiasi	Jul 02nd 2014	144
RE: they wouldn't need to.	murph71	Jul 02nd 2014	151
bulls have paid guys to go away before (tim thomas, eddie robinson)	dula dibiasi	Jul 02nd 2014	153
RE: bulls have paid guys to go away before (tim thomas, eddie robinson)	murph71	Jul 02nd 2014	164
the knicks are still over the cap tho.	Cenario	Jul 02nd 2014	154
and? teams over the cap can still make trades lol.	dula dibiasi	Jul 02nd 2014	155
i thought BOTH teams had to be under for the no salary match	Cenario	Jul 02nd 2014	156
nah.	dula dibiasi	Jul 02nd 2014	160
ah...got you.	Cenario	Jul 02nd 2014	161
Lance rejected 5/44 from indy per sources	Cenario	Jul 02nd 2014	132
Lance to Chicago would be scary.	Jonjuan	Jul 02nd 2014	183
One problem: Thibs does not want that dude	select_from_where	Jul 02nd 2014	190
RE: One problem: Thibs does not want that dude	murph71	Jul 02nd 2014	248
LOL -- why? He passes, rebounds and defends his ass off.	Orbit_Established	Jul 03rd 2014	281
Bird should holla at Stuckey & offer the MLE	FILF	Jul 02nd 2014	204
Avery Re-ups 4/32	ShawndmeSlanted	Jul 02nd 2014	138
Beat me to it. Not a bad deal, I mean, certainly better value than Meeks	ConcreteCharlie	Jul 02nd 2014	141
this is a headscratcher to me...	rjc27	Jul 02nd 2014	145
i thought the assumption was rondo was gonna get moved after	Cenario	Jul 02nd 2014	146
I don't see anything inconsistent	ConcreteCharlie	Jul 02nd 2014	148
is 23, shoots 40 percent from 3 and plays D like a mug=worth it	bshelly	Jul 02nd 2014	149
I think he can too, would be great for a team like Miami right now	rjc27	Jul 02nd 2014	159
The injuries are the biggest concern	SoulHonky	Jul 02nd 2014	170
they looked into him according to Lebatard, as they did Lance	Bombastic	Jul 03rd 2014	276
me too honestly. I thought we'd let him walk	Lach	Jul 02nd 2014	162
depends on whether he is really a PG or not	southphillyman	Jul 02nd 2014	166
He's not a PG.	SoulHonky	Jul 02nd 2014	168
huh?	ThaTruth	Jul 02nd 2014	172
dude weighs like 225. he can guard 2's and let bradley guard 1s	Cenario	Jul 02nd 2014	174
I though one of Smart's strengths is that he was a "plus defender"...	ThaTruth	Jul 02nd 2014	179
oh..i don't know about all that then. Proceed. lol	Cenario	Jul 02nd 2014	180
I think he could guard PGs.	Frank Longo	Jul 02nd 2014	181
Bradley's a great on-ball defender	thejerseytornado	Jul 02nd 2014	189
His defense is good. But C's need him to score.	SoulHonky	Jul 02nd 2014	199
he only made 1 three a game last yr. is he really a 3 point threat?	southphillyman	Jul 02nd 2014	175
Young is a wild card; can play some SF	SoulHonky	Jul 02nd 2014	167
lol...	ThaTruth	Jul 02nd 2014	173
great complement to Jabari	SoulHonky	Jul 02nd 2014	185
Ben Gordon 2 yrs 9 mil to Orlando... What Thee Fuck	rjc27	Jul 02nd 2014	182
lmao wow. what,when,why?	Cenario	Jul 02nd 2014	191
So, dump Afflalo and sign Gordon?	SoulHonky	Jul 02nd 2014	201
yea at first, they didnt report the team option, makes it more tolerable	rjc27	Jul 02nd 2014	213
Gordon Hayward bout to get the max from Cavs??	im_freshhh	Jul 02nd 2014	186
Though I respect the Cav's for "moving on" from Lebron dreams	rjc27	Jul 02nd 2014	187
wonder how thatll effect Parsons	ShawndmeSlanted	Jul 02nd 2014	188
and ya'll surprised they gave kyrie the max now? lol	Cenario	Jul 02nd 2014	192
wtf. max as in a james harden level pay day?	southphillyman	Jul 02nd 2014	193
nooooooooooooooooooooo	BrooklynWHAT	Jul 02nd 2014	194
Bye Bye Dion	Frank Longo	Jul 02nd 2014	195
He's basically going to get that Nic Batum money	FILF	Jul 02nd 2014	202
Nic's not on the MAX, not close	celery77	Jul 02nd 2014	244
WHITE!	SoulHonky	Jul 02nd 2014	203
Kyrie and Hayword getting max??? Cavs are fuckin stupid...	BlassFemur	Jul 02nd 2014	212
lol	Frank Longo	Jul 02nd 2014	214
that shit couldn't be true...	Warren Coolidge	Jul 02nd 2014	232
and people tried to say Nic Batum was overpaid...	celery77	Jul 02nd 2014	242
Please let this happen on THURSDAY	ConcreteCharlie	Jul 03rd 2014	270
Bryce Cotton to sign Two-Year Deal with Spurs (partially guaranteed)	FILF	Jul 02nd 2014	200
Daryl Morey special deal	ShawndmeSlanted	Jul 02nd 2014	207
that dude gave us work.	BrooklynWHAT	Jul 02nd 2014	218
Greg Monroe: Trade Josh Smith or I'm signing a one-year qualifying offer...	Kira	Jul 02nd 2014	205
damn.	Cenario	Jul 02nd 2014	206
Josh and Rudy front line with Big Cuz	ShawndmeSlanted	Jul 02nd 2014	208
Yep. And add Rondo into the mix.	SoulHonky	Jul 02nd 2014	210
the NBA equivalent of "The MAD Real World"	cgonz00cc	Jul 02nd 2014	229
They'd beat the Clippers	TheRealBillyOcean	Jul 02nd 2014	230
lol he's tired of mid range shawty already	Nick Has a Problem...Seriously	Jul 02nd 2014	217
hmm...who on earth would trade for Josh at his current	Warren Coolidge	Jul 02nd 2014	231
josh still just needs a coach who will be real with him too	rob	Jul 02nd 2014	238
he's been playing for 10 years	Nick Has a Problem...Seriously	Jul 02nd 2014	247
woodson, drew, and cheeks is all he's known.	rob	Jul 02nd 2014	263
I actually thought Van Gundy would be a good coach for him	Warren Coolidge	Jul 02nd 2014	256
tough situation for SVG. not his mistake, now his huge problem	ConcreteCharlie	Jul 03rd 2014	269
Anyone ready to admit I was right about Melo staying in New York?	Bombastic	Jul 02nd 2014	209
Next time owners complain about salaries	SoulHonky	Jul 02nd 2014	211
they tryna one up each other. not sure how they gon one up gordon's	Cenario	Jul 02nd 2014	215
the owners know how they do, the cap is about not paying the sum of play...	rob	Jul 02nd 2014	216
The Players Union should probably choose someone to run it soon	Bombastic	Jul 02nd 2014	219
muttley laugh	themaddfapper	Jul 02nd 2014	222
It's the same thing every off-season and after each new CBA is signed	mrhood75	Jul 02nd 2014	220
lol it did sound familiar	Cenario	Jul 02nd 2014	221
IMA SAY IT TILL THEY LISTEN!	SoulHonky	Jul 02nd 2014	225
This is why Free Agency is so much fun.	Frank Longo	Jul 02nd 2014	226
But Gordon Hayward tho? I'm still in shock over that one	Lach	Jul 02nd 2014	236
It's fucking ridiculous	LA2Philly	Jul 03rd 2014	307
The players are guaranteed a certain % of revenues.	Kajun	Jul 03rd 2014	311
^^^^^	dula dibiasi	Jul 03rd 2014	313
Nah. Salary cap and luxury tax always play a part	SoulHonky	Jul 03rd 2014	322
4 yrs 18 million for CJ Miles to INDY?	ShawndmeSlanted	Jul 02nd 2014	223
I really had to think to recall who CJ Miles was & where he played	Bombastic	Jul 02nd 2014	227
I was hoping the C's could get him for cheap	SoulHonky	Jul 02nd 2014	228
watch Lance have to sign somewhere for like 2 for 14	bshelly	Jul 02nd 2014	237
Seems like that how it's going to end up	FILF	Jul 02nd 2014	239
U guys are nuts, he's gonna get paid	Bombastic	Jul 03rd 2014	288
Patty re-signs w/ the Spurs: 3yrs/12mill	FILF	Jul 02nd 2014	234
nice, i thought he might settle for 9/10, fair terms though	ConcreteCharlie	Jul 03rd 2014	272
OKC/Bulls pursing Pau & Spurs still in play w/ the MLE	FILF	Jul 02nd 2014	235
That would be huge for OKC	BlassFemur	Jul 02nd 2014	241
KD/Russy made a come-to-OKC pitch directly to Pau today in LA	FILF	Jul 02nd 2014	243
lol. damn.	thejerseytornado	Jul 03rd 2014	284
Unless Mitch pulls a rabbit out of his had and lands on of the big names...	ThaTruth	Jul 02nd 2014	252
not sure how Pau would fit in at OKC..	Warren Coolidge	Jul 03rd 2014	273
Reggie/Russy/KD/Pau/Ibaka	FILF	Jul 03rd 2014	275
be super nick collision and he/adams would eat perkins minutes	rob	Jul 03rd 2014	280
Lowry staying in Toronto	SoulHonky	Jul 02nd 2014	245
nice for both sides...especially toronto	Cenario	Jul 02nd 2014	246
Lowry signed but could still be a S&T	ShawndmeSlanted	Jul 02nd 2014	249
Let hope die	SoulHonky	Jul 02nd 2014	255
We certainly are.	denny	Jul 03rd 2014	279
12 million a year? HOU and MIA can't afford that without dumping major p...	rob	Jul 02nd 2014	264
he should stay...	Warren Coolidge	Jul 02nd 2014	254
#wellactually yr 4's a player option (ETOs only allowed in 5 yr deals)	dula dibiasi	Jul 02nd 2014	260
Very happy for Lowry, I thought he wouldn't be able to stay healthy	ConcreteCharlie	Jul 03rd 2014	271
Only Nova player I've liked since Ed Pickney	Bombastic	Jul 03rd 2014	289
Bulls amnestying boozer	select_from_where	Jul 02nd 2014	250
http://media.giphy.com/media/ToMjGpFlBSi2LFZJcIw/giphy.gif	dula dibiasi	Jul 02nd 2014	261
Booz to be amnestied	ShawndmeSlanted	Jul 02nd 2014	251
It will be interesting to see where he lands, he could be a nice player....	ThaTruth	Jul 02nd 2014	253
it's a few contenders he could start for...	Warren Coolidge	Jul 02nd 2014	257
Dude has no place in the Heats defensive schemes whatsoever	FILF	Jul 02nd 2014	262
The Heat's "defensive scheme" ??	Warren Coolidge	Jul 03rd 2014	268
Boozer is getting amnestied b/c he utterly sucks at playing Defense	FILF	Jul 03rd 2014	274
its 2014...guarding 5s doesn't require much...	Warren Coolidge	Jul 03rd 2014	277
Dude is David Lee status...D-Lee got crushed by Blake/DJ	FILF	Jul 03rd 2014	302
No Bogut...n/m	Warren Coolidge	Jul 03rd 2014	310
Rockets/Clips/PDX	FILF	Jul 03rd 2014	265
Having Booz backup LMA would be kinda what they need...	BlassFemur	Jul 03rd 2014	267
Most reports are he's been informed he MIGHT be	SoulHonky	Jul 02nd 2014	258
RE: Booz to be amnestied	murph71	Jul 03rd 2014	266
Slim Thug recruiting Melo and LaLa	ShawndmeSlanted	Jul 03rd 2014	282
no worries, chiraq is one of the most segregated cities in the country	southphillyman	Jul 03rd 2014	283
#cruiting	dula dibiasi	Jul 03rd 2014	298
Hey, it worked for Dwight	im_freshhh	Jul 03rd 2014	308
Dion Waiters' Twitter feed is fun.	Frank Longo	Jul 03rd 2014	285
Ba gotta be losing his mind right now lol	JAESCOTT777	Jul 03rd 2014	317
whoa..indy interested in acquiring Dragic?	Cenario	Jul 03rd 2014	287
S&T for Born Ready?	ThaTruth	Jul 03rd 2014	290
3 team deal for Rondo	Cenario	Jul 03rd 2014	291
Can't imagine Ainge wants George Hill	SoulHonky	Jul 03rd 2014	296
Not sure why the Celtics involvement is necessary	FILF	Jul 03rd 2014	300
Suns must not want him.	SoulHonky	Jul 03rd 2014	304
Darren Collison to the Kings 3/16	Cenario	Jul 03rd 2014	292
solid deal for both parties	ShawndmeSlanted	Jul 03rd 2014	293
Supposedly to be starter	ShawndmeSlanted	Jul 03rd 2014	294
BASSY BACK	dula dibiasi	Jul 03rd 2014	295
Jesus, he's only 29?	Marauder21	Jul 03rd 2014	297
He was sharing the lime light in w/ Bron in high school who is also 29	FILF	Jul 03rd 2014	299
https://vine.co/v/hHDYAmtPBYV	ThaTruth	Jul 03rd 2014	301
Thabo to Hawks for 3 years, 12 million	SoulHonky	Jul 03rd 2014	303
ATL. Lawd. Now I gotta watch this offensively challenge team	Lach	Jul 03rd 2014	305
i can always count on my hawks to make signings like this	Nick Has a Problem...Seriously	Jul 03rd 2014	306
hey, we're kinda a good team....let's replace lou williams with thabo!	rob	Jul 03rd 2014	314
dirk : 3/30	dula dibiasi	Jul 03rd 2014	309
Legit couldn't see dude in any other uni	Dstl1	Jul 03rd 2014	312
Word on the street is Deng is intrigued by a sign and trade to the clipp...	Kira	Jul 03rd 2014	315
Melo tryna recruit pau to the knicks.	Cenario	Jul 03rd 2014	316
that + their draft picks + some luck would be a huge improvement	rob	Jul 03rd 2014	318
I'd love pau...that and a reasonable melo deal? I'd be geeked	Cenario	Jul 03rd 2014	319
whats a reasonable melo deal again?	gusto	Jul 03rd 2014	321
reasonable is like 5 yrs 115 -120 mil	Cenario	Jul 03rd 2014	327
RE: that + their draft picks + some luck would be a huge improvement	murph71	Jul 03rd 2014	320
i dunno, houston is starting to scream implode and chicago still depends...	rob	Jul 03rd 2014	324
kind of side eye to that report...why would Carmello need	Warren Coolidge	Jul 03rd 2014	323
he probably got bored waiting for kobe to not show up	rob	Jul 03rd 2014	332
Lakers offering Melo $95mil over 4	Ryan M	Jul 03rd 2014	325
Knicks offered melo the mega max...ugh	Cenario	Jul 03rd 2014	326
Guess the silver lining for you is that it has no chance of happening	Bombastic	Jul 04th 2014	336
Only players I'd offer a max to are All-Star 2 way players	Starks dunked on Bulls	Jul 03rd 2014	328
KAMANIA---Blazers	ShawndmeSlanted	Jul 03rd 2014	329
Yeah, it's decent and much needed. At least Kaman will...	BlassFemur	Jul 03rd 2014	330
NOAH: Melo will sign w/ Knicks... (swipe)	LeroyBumpkin	Jul 03rd 2014	331
good sign for the Lakers...	Warren Coolidge	Jul 04th 2014	333
not gonna front.... I wanted to see dude bounce from NY....	Dstl1	Jul 04th 2014	334
Yeah I would not have been mad at chi....all the other options were eh.	Cenario	Jul 04th 2014	335

Cenario
Member since Aug 24th 2005
59181 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 10:04 AM

1. "Det offered RFA Isaiah Thomas 3/24 mil"
In response to Reply # 0

The Detroit Pistons have reportedly offered restricted free agent Isaiah Thomas a 3-year contract worth $24 million.

Thomas is a restricted free agent, so the Kings will have a chance to match the Pistons' offer, but there have also been rumblings that Sacramento views Thomas as more of a sixth man so it's possible they deem this offer too rich for their liking. It will be interesting to see if Detroit can unload Brandon Jennings if they are able to land Thomas, IT2 would become an interesting fantasy option if he ends up starting alongside Josh Smith, Andre Drummond, and potentially Greg Monroe.

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

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cgonz00cc
Member since Aug 01st 2002
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Tue Jul-01-14 10:14 AM

2. "kinda surprising...good player tho"
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SsenepoD
Member since Nov 13th 2007
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Tue Jul-01-14 10:54 AM

3. "RE: Det offered RFA Isaiah Thomas 3/24 mil"
In response to Reply # 1

I think NBA fans need to readjust our barometer for good/bad deals. Typically I'd say no way IT2 is worth $8 mil a year, but with the cap raising every year, we gotta realize that the guys who would have been making $5-6 mil a few years back are going to be making $7-8 mil now.

If IT2's your 4th best player, then good for you, but I think on a good team he could be Bobby Jackson 2.0 (that's a compliment)

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SoulHonky
Member since Jan 21st 2003
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Tue Jul-01-14 10:56 AM

4. "Everyone else is offering 6/7 right now"
In response to Reply # 3

Detroit is offering more because a) it's Detroit and b) unless they can find a taker for Jennings, Zeke is looking at splitting minutes whereas he could be happier with 6 million in LA starting for the Lakers.

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cgonz00cc
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Tue Jul-01-14 10:58 AM

6. "Thomas is well beyond Bobby Jackson already"
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bshelly
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Tue Jul-01-14 11:06 AM

8. "he's 5'9""
In response to Reply # 3

i just worry that he won't ever be able to be more than a sixth man on a contender, because who can he guard?

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cgonz00cc
Member since Aug 01st 2002
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Tue Jul-01-14 11:24 AM

15. "defense is a concern for a pg who just put up a 20 PER in yr 3?"
In response to Reply # 8

In the NBA?

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bshelly
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Tue Jul-01-14 11:31 AM

16. ""
In response to Reply # 15

Signing baby zeke would make the pistons better. I just worry about his size on a championship level team

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cgonz00cc
Member since Aug 01st 2002
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Tue Jul-01-14 11:43 AM

18. "hopefully Drummond's cont growth can alleviate that problem"
In response to Reply # 16

Wont be such a big deal if the rim protection can get better

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bshelly
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Tue Jul-01-14 11:45 AM

20. "Yeah you talked me into it"
In response to Reply # 18

Good move pistons

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cgonz00cc
Member since Aug 01st 2002
35256 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 12:00 PM

25. "LOL Im talking myself out of it"
In response to Reply # 20

Drum's shot blocking took a dip from yr 1 to yr 2

And as much as I really like Monroe as a building block, his rotations after guys got into the lane were horrible.

Still...I like it. He's doing Calvin Murphy numbers at this point and that lifetime 36% from 3 looks extra nice after last yr.

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Frank Longo
Member since Nov 18th 2003
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Tue Jul-01-14 11:48 AM

23. "I just don't want them to punt on Dinwiddie."
In response to Reply # 18

He's first round talent that dropped since he was hurt all year. Great steal in the second and a prospect I've liked for a couple of years now.

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cgonz00cc
Member since Aug 01st 2002
35256 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 12:05 PM

27. "I dont think thats the case here"
In response to Reply # 23

Singler is a perfect fit for SVG but outside of him, Ive had the feeling that Pistons arent necessarily committed to having a traditional SF.

A 3 guard lineup is in the pistons future if they commit to Moose

And a 41% shooter from deep who can PNR like Dinwiddie will get an honest opportunity

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ConcreteCharlie
Member since Nov 21st 2002
71387 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 06:09 PM

72. "IMO Sac should match but it's not an easy call, I get that"
In response to Reply # 1

And you will know MY JACKET IS GOLD when I lay my vengeance upon thee.

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ShawndmeSlanted
Member since Oct 30th 2004
43353 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 10:58 AM

5. "LOL Blatche"
In response to Reply # 0

Dude had a decent past 2 seasons he shouldve been able to parlay that at least just a little bit, but nope

Nets general manager Billy King said the Nets haven't reached out to unrestricted free agent Andray Blatche.
King told reporters that he had reached out to the Nets' own free agents, but when asked about Blatche, he replied, ""Uh ... no." Blatche had an Instagram post that said "F--- Brooklyn" on Saturday that he claimed was the result of his account being hacked, but it's unclear if that has anything to do with the lack of contact between he and the team. Regardless, it seems unlikely that Blatche will be returning to the Nets. The 27-year-old averaged 11.2 points, 5.3 boards, 1.5 assists, 1.0 steals, and 0.5 blocks last season and could end up being a decent late-round pick if he finds himself in the right situation and keeps his head on straight.

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Cenario
Member since Aug 24th 2005
59181 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 11:00 AM

7. "lol..thought he matured."
In response to Reply # 5

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Dstl1
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Tue Jul-01-14 11:07 AM

9. "man, did he really go the "my account got hacked" route?"
In response to Reply # 5

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ShawndmeSlanted
Member since Oct 30th 2004
43353 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 11:10 AM

10. "The "Uh...No" response from King is the best"
In response to Reply # 9

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ShawndmeSlanted
Member since Oct 30th 2004
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Tue Jul-01-14 11:11 AM

11. "Id take him on a cheap deal"
In response to Reply # 5

Maybe Phil can keep him in NYC for another pennies on the dollar deal as a bench big

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southphillyman
Member since Oct 22nd 2003
90059 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 11:19 AM

13. "damn he's only 27"
In response to Reply # 5

"best back up big man in the league" (c) rjc27

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rjc27
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Tue Jul-01-14 12:03 PM

26. "how many good back-up big men r there? I assume I said that last year"
In response to Reply # 13

and I'd still argue he was, he played great off the bench all season for Lopez his first year in BK

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ShawndmeSlanted
Member since Oct 30th 2004
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Tue Jul-01-14 11:12 AM

12. "P.S. Rockets 3rd most profitable team"
In response to Reply # 0

The Thunder are indeed paying into the revenue-sharing system, rare for such a tiny market, but they�re slated to make nearly $29 million in profit when everything is netted out. That�s the fifth-best projection in the league, trailing only the Lakers ($100.1 million), Bulls ($61 million), Rockets ($40.7 million), and Celtics ($33.1 million). Again: This memo does not capture the complete financial picture for any organization, but between this estimated profit and the general escalating value of all NBA franchises, it�s fair to take these numbers into account when debating the Thunder�s decision to trade James Harden and duck the luxury tax.
Source: http://grantland.com/the-triangle/gr...lion-pricetag/

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ShawndmeSlanted
Member since Oct 30th 2004
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Tue Jul-01-14 11:22 AM

14. "This makes sense as a homecoming for Hawes"
In response to Reply # 0

though I dont know how he meshes with that tea personality wise.

Spencer Hawes has emerged as the Trail Blazers' top target in free agency.
Blazers' general manager Neil Olshey and coach Terry Stotts visited representatives for Hawes in Los Angeles late Monday night shortly after free agency began and the meeting "went very well", according to reports. The most that Portland can offer the unrestricted free agent is $5.3 million per year over four years, so Hawes would be taking a bit of a pay cut from the $6.5 million he earned last season if he signs with the Blazers. The 26-year-old averaged 13.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists last season and would continue to be a solid mid-level fantasy big man if he signs with Portland.

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ThaTruth
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Tue Jul-01-14 11:37 AM

17. "is it really that hard to type the "r-e-e"?"
In response to Reply # 0

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Cenario
Member since Aug 24th 2005
59181 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 11:44 AM

19. "Was it that hard for you to not press shift before typing your reply"
In response to Reply # 17

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Ryan M
Member since Oct 21st 2002
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Tue Jul-01-14 11:47 AM

21. "Fagent is an OKP idiom so I'm happy it's here to stay."
In response to Reply # 17

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ThaTruth
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Tue Jul-01-14 01:19 PM

35. "I wonder why"
In response to Reply # 21

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Tue Jul-01-14 03:43 PM

45. "I wonder why you wonder."
In response to Reply # 35

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southphillyman
Member since Oct 22nd 2003
90059 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 11:48 AM

22. "didn't this start as a play on the word faggot?"
In response to Reply # 17

shit i thought u came up with this actually , lol

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Cenario
Member since Aug 24th 2005
59181 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 11:51 AM

24. "lmao"
In response to Reply # 22

>shit i thought u came up with this actually , lol

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ThaTruth
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Tue Jul-01-14 01:11 PM

31. "If I came up with it, it would be banned"
In response to Reply # 22

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ShawndmeSlanted
Member since Oct 30th 2004
43353 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 01:31 PM

39. "how many times have you been banned in the past 3-5 yrs?"
In response to Reply # 31

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ThaTruth
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Tue Jul-01-14 03:11 PM

43. "I've only been "banned" once in the history of OKP and it lasted less..."
In response to Reply # 39

than 24 hours

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dgardfrey
Member since Feb 13th 2006
6636 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 06:30 PM

79. "Dick Vitale tweeted something about "these FAgents""
In response to Reply # 22

in a way that unintentionally came off like a backhanded diss

I believe he was criticizing Bron, Dwight and those who wanted to leave and build a super team

only reference I can find online is a short aside in a Complex article

I'm shocked

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themaddfapper
Member since Mar 09th 2010
7558 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 08:45 PM

96. "exactly. and it was hysterical. still is."
In response to Reply # 79

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Cenario
Member since Aug 24th 2005
59181 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 08:11 AM

128. "i forgot which old dude it was...even funnier that its dick vitale."
In response to Reply # 79
Wed Jul-02-14 08:11 AM by Cenario

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BrooklynWHAT
Member since Jun 15th 2007
85075 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 12:13 PM

28. "yes."
In response to Reply # 17

<--- Big Baller World Order

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deejboram
Member since Sep 27th 2002
25755 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 05:42 AM

122. "i can never tell if you're FOR or AGAINST using the word?"
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Warren Coolidge
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Tue Jul-01-14 12:24 PM

29. "the fukk is Fagency???"
In response to Reply # 0

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ShawndmeSlanted
Member since Oct 30th 2004
43353 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 01:11 PM

32. "The thing that everyone in this post besides you and truth knew"
In response to Reply # 29

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auragin_boi
Member since Aug 01st 2003
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Tue Jul-01-14 12:29 PM

30. "LMAO...wishful thinking...meeting in progress I suppose:"
In response to Reply # 0

http://t.co/GlhNwYuA67

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ShawndmeSlanted
Member since Oct 30th 2004
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Tue Jul-01-14 01:15 PM

34. "more important: who"
In response to Reply # 30

Derrick Rose (knee) is scheduled to be part of the Bulls' pitch to Carmelo Anthony on Tuesday, according to sources familiar with the meeting.
Rose had recently said he wouldn't take part in recruiting players to come play for the Bulls, so this is a bit of a reversal of course for the Bulls' star. It's unclear whether he will attend Anthony's meeting with the Bulls' front office or if he'll simply place a phone call, but either option can't do anything but help the Bulls' chances to land Melo. Rose's camp had previously told Anthony's camp that the former would welcome the latter's signing in Chicago, but we'll have to wait and see if Rose's participation in the recruitment makes any difference.

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Cenario
Member since Aug 24th 2005
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Tue Jul-01-14 01:21 PM

36. "will he dance?"
In response to Reply # 34

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LAbeathustla
Member since Jan 24th 2004
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Tue Jul-01-14 03:30 PM

44. "lol..this nigga jus referred to as .. Derrick Rose (knee) from now on"
In response to Reply # 34

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be about it or be without it

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cgonz00cc
Member since Aug 01st 2002
35256 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 03:59 PM

50. "lmao"
In response to Reply # 44

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southphillyman
Member since Oct 22nd 2003
90059 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 04:00 PM

51. "o shit, lmao"
In response to Reply # 44

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dula dibiasi
Member since Apr 05th 2004
21925 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 04:25 PM

57. "lolz"
In response to Reply # 44

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Cenario
Member since Aug 24th 2005
59181 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 04:56 PM

59. "lol"
In response to Reply # 44

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Marauder21
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Tue Jul-01-14 07:33 PM

82. "LMAO, that was cold"
In response to Reply # 44

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ShawndmeSlanted
Member since Oct 30th 2004
43353 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 01:14 PM

33. "RE: NBA FAGENCY 2014"
In response to Reply # 0

With so many players on the verge of signing new deals due to free agency, the players union issued a warning on Tuesday, advising them to use a provision during the 2016-17 season that will allow players to be paid out over 18 months instead of a year, in case there's a work stoppage in the summer of 2017.
Being paid out over 18 months for that season would likely keep paychecks coming throughout an entire work stoppage, if it were to happen. Both players and owners have the ability to opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement after the 2016-17 season, and the memo can be looked at two ways. Either one or both sides are expecting a work stoppage in a couple years, or the union is simply doing its due diligence and giving the players sound advice, just in case. Either way, another work stoppage in the summer of 2017 is certainly a possibility.

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Cenario
Member since Aug 24th 2005
59181 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 01:23 PM

37. "<5% will use that provision"
In response to Reply # 33
Tue Jul-01-14 01:23 PM by Cenario

If you know how to save, you don't need that provision anwyay...unless there's some interest tied to getting it over 18 months.

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ThaTruth
Charter member
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Tue Jul-01-14 01:28 PM

38. "RE: <5% will use that provision"
In response to Reply # 37

>If you know how to save, you don't need that provision
>anwyay...unless there's some interest tied to getting it over
>18 months.

because we all know how pro athletes are so great with their money

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southphillyman
Member since Oct 22nd 2003
90059 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 01:39 PM

40. "cats will just borrow against the deferred payment anyway"
In response to Reply # 38
Tue Jul-01-14 01:39 PM by southphillyman

and still be broke during the lock out lol
if his pay is $5 million but he only getting 3.5.....he still spending 5

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Cenario
Member since Aug 24th 2005
59181 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 01:41 PM

41. "Which is why they won't use the provision. "
In response to Reply # 38

If they are smart enough to see the sense in it...the vast majority of those have the ability to save it on their own.

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FILF
Member since Jun 01st 2007
20180 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 02:21 PM

42. "Bird should roll out the red carpet for Jameer"
In response to Reply # 0

If there is any team that could use Jameer it's the Pacers. They could have him for a bargain since I doubt anyone will offer him more than the MLE coming off injury.

WHAT'S GOOD *****? What's REALLY good?!?!????!!! Ha HA!
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Ryan M
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Tue Jul-01-14 03:51 PM

46. "Then I don't think the red carpet is necessary. "
In response to Reply # 42

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cgonz00cc
Member since Aug 01st 2002
35256 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 04:01 PM

52. "lol"
In response to Reply # 46

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Cenario
Member since Aug 24th 2005
59181 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 04:56 PM

60. "lmao"
In response to Reply # 46

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thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
26425 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 05:16 PM

61. "This and the Derrick rose (knee) line have me dying"
In response to Reply # 46

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dula dibiasi
Member since Apr 05th 2004
21925 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 05:20 PM

62. "lmaoooo"
In response to Reply # 46

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ConcreteCharlie
Member since Nov 21st 2002
71387 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 06:12 PM

74. "Eh, I mean I guess in a better-than-nothing way, sure"
In response to Reply # 42

Obviously love Jameer but he ain't putting them over the top either.

And you will know MY JACKET IS GOLD when I lay my vengeance upon thee.

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SoulHonky
Member since Jan 21st 2003
25919 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 03:54 PM

47. "3 years, 19 million for... Jodie Meeks?"
In response to Reply # 0
Tue Jul-01-14 04:05 PM by SoulHonky

Detroit fucking up the market for everyone.

EDIT: Well, Avery Bradley is probably LOVING this news.

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dula dibiasi
Member since Apr 05th 2004
21925 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 03:56 PM

48. "insane."
In response to Reply # 47

just awful.

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Ryan M
Member since Oct 21st 2002
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Tue Jul-01-14 03:57 PM

49. "They offered 24/3 for Lil Zeke. 19/3 for Jodie is nuts. "
In response to Reply # 47

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southphillyman
Member since Oct 22nd 2003
90059 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 04:01 PM

53. "damn van gundy is off to a blazing start "
In response to Reply # 47

lolpistonslol

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cgonz00cc
Member since Aug 01st 2002
35256 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 04:07 PM

54. "thats a headscratcher"
In response to Reply # 47

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ErnestLee
Member since Mar 03rd 2003
28533 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 04:12 PM

55. "What had happened was......."
In response to Reply # 47

(I actually like the signing, money makes zero sense though)

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SoulHonky
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Tue Jul-01-14 04:19 PM

56. "Yeah, I mean they need shooting. Desperately."
In response to Reply # 55

Just didn't expect their desperation to materialize this quickly and for that much coin.

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TheRealBillyOcean
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Tue Jul-01-14 08:08 PM

90. "I'm saying, how much does Redick & Korver make? Alrighty then. "
In response to Reply # 55

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Warren Coolidge
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Tue Jul-01-14 05:29 PM

64. "he played well last year...."
In response to Reply # 47

in particular his defense has improved...he's still not a solid defender, but he improved....

I mean.... good for him. He wasn't a priority to the lakers at all because we got multiple players who basically play the same position who are younger and who do more...in particular Swag and Xavier...even Wes Johnson...

that's starter money for Meeks so I guess he's gonna play the 2 for the Pistons...I guess.

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LAbeathustla
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Tue Jul-01-14 05:39 PM

66. "lol swaggy p made it known he won't be resigning with the lakers"
In response to Reply # 64

he said he did y'all a favor by playing at a discounted price...lol...

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Warren Coolidge
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Tue Jul-01-14 05:47 PM

68. "y'all stay on fantasy island...lol..."
In response to Reply # 66

you must not be paying attention to these things..

but Nick Young opted out to get a multiple year deal WITH THE LAKERS....

he stated he wanted to re-sign with the Lakers...and stated that he was open to a hometown discount...

Mitch has stated that re-signing Nick is a priority..

so that's pretty much the opposite of what you said...lol.

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24592502/nick-young-will-opt-out-wants-to-return-to-lakers-on-multi-year-deal

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LAbeathustla
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Tue Jul-01-14 05:49 PM

69. "thats pretty much the opposite of what HE said on the radio"
In response to Reply # 68

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Warren Coolidge
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Tue Jul-01-14 06:03 PM

70. "naw he didn't.....lakerhate got you hearing what you want to "
In response to Reply # 69

hear..

here's nick's quotes

�Just more years. I believe I deserve more,� Young said Wednesday in an interview with this newspaper. �That's up to my agent to do that for me. The Lakers are home, but things could happen. With free agency this year, it's going to be crazy to see.�

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Young did not outline what dollar figure he wanted, though he joked he told Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak that he needs �two years at $50 million to come back.� The Lakers signed Bryant for the next two years worth $48.5 million. Young sounded serious about considering a hometown discount.

�It depends how much the discount is,� Young said. �But as a player, everyone wants a place they feel comfortable at. I feel comfortable in L.A. But I can't keep taking these discounts. I need a raise a little bit. But if it's for the right cost and they're bringing in players and I fit into the rotation, then I'll probably take a pay cut.�

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LAbeathustla
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Tue Jul-01-14 06:17 PM

78. "about a month ago on the radio... he didn't say it that nicely"
In response to Reply # 70

they asked if he would be resigning with the lakers... first thing was ..i love LA..but i won't be playing for the lakers for peanuts again..i signed with the lakers this year at a helluva discount and that won't be happening again..

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Warren Coolidge
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Tue Jul-01-14 09:34 PM

98. "nobody would expect Nick to play for peanuts.."
In response to Reply # 78

if anyone on the Laker roster last year earned a decent deal it's Nick really...

unless some team over pays....which looking at the signings so far could happen...

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TheRealBillyOcean
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Tue Jul-01-14 05:32 PM

65. "#BBN getting that bread "
In response to Reply # 47

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ConcreteCharlie
Member since Nov 21st 2002
71387 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 06:11 PM

73. "LMAO, history of unimportant Laker bums getting paid continues"
In response to Reply # 47

I could see when they had that "championship shine" why bum ass dudes like Shi Shi, Farmar, Walton, Madsen, et al were getting paid when they shoulda been getting kicked out the league, but why now?

Whatever, Meeks always seemed like a nice guy. Good for him.

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rob
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Tue Jul-01-14 06:14 PM

76. "and people were telling me i was insane for saying should trade for dion"
In response to Reply # 47
Tue Jul-01-14 06:14 PM by rob

the fuck, he's better and they're gonna lose monroe anyway with this shti

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FILF
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Wed Jul-02-14 05:04 AM

121. "SVG got Damon Jones/Hedo paid...he LOVES 3 pt shooters"
In response to Reply # 47

Rashard was also earning half his paycheck in Orlando

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dula dibiasi
Member since Apr 05th 2004
21925 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 04:50 PM

58. "https://twitter.com/JoelEmbiid/status/484079314174885888"
In response to Reply # 0

https://twitter.com/JoelEmbiid/status/484079314174885888

lolz

#recruiting

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RexLongfellow
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Tue Jul-01-14 05:25 PM

63. "LOL...Lebron Probably Got a JayZ Song In His Head After That"
In response to Reply # 58

NIGGA WHAT?
NIGGA WHO?

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bshelly
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Tue Jul-01-14 05:39 PM

67. "TEAM EMBIID"
In response to Reply # 58

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Dstl1
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Tue Jul-01-14 06:06 PM

71. "lol....this dude aint even got a jersey made yet"
In response to Reply # 58

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ConcreteCharlie
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Tue Jul-01-14 06:14 PM

75. "Well isn't that spec-ial? (c) Church Lady"
In response to Reply # 58

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rob
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Tue Jul-01-14 06:15 PM

77. "embiid's "friend' is out of control!"
In response to Reply # 58

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Dstl1
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Tue Jul-01-14 07:29 PM

80. "per Windhorst....Gortat back to Washington 5/60"
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ConcreteCharlie
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71387 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 07:31 PM

81. "straight 5 year deal, no option. lot of interested parties including Hea..."
In response to Reply # 80

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SoulHonky
Member since Jan 21st 2003
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Tue Jul-01-14 07:55 PM

87. "I mean, last year was fun and all"
In response to Reply # 80

but now they HAVE to re-sign Ariza and then they just have the MLE. I think this team needed a big piece to take a step forward and I can't see them getting it now (unless they sell high on Nene.)

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TheRealBillyOcean
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Tue Jul-01-14 10:24 PM

100. "Why do they HAVE to sign Ariza?"
In response to Reply # 87

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Awburn
Member since Oct 16th 2003
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Wed Jul-02-14 09:02 AM

135. "resigning ariza is a terrible idea right now."
In response to Reply # 100

His contract is gonna be worse than Gortat's relative to the market values for their positions.

With $10 invested in SF and Webster untradable, they need to find out what the #3 pick in the draft can do.

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SoulHonky
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Wed Jul-02-14 01:28 PM

198. "Well, I'm not expecting much from Otto Porter"
In response to Reply # 100

And I'm not sure who they are going to get for 7 million (especially given the current market) to replace him at SF. Martell Webster is also injured now so if they lose Ariza, they'll have to find a way to land a SF with little besides Porter as trade bait.

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TheRealBillyOcean
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Wed Jul-02-14 11:21 PM

259. "The Wiz taking the next step is dependent on Otto's development."
In response to Reply # 198

They don't need Ariza.
Give Otto a full off season, & he should be serviceable.

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WarriorPoet415
Member since Sep 30th 2003
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Tue Jul-01-14 10:19 PM

99. "The one guy we had to get back. Glad to see it."
In response to Reply # 80

I'd like Ariza back to, but it might be trickier. More interested in seeing what they do to boost bench depth/production.
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bshelly
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Tue Jul-01-14 10:35 PM

101. "oh dear. oh dear dear dear"
In response to Reply # 80

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roaches
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6849 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 12:21 AM

109. "that was my initial reaction."
In response to Reply # 101

the salary's fair but 5 years is too much.

how I talked myself into it:

a) this makes it harder to similarly reward ariza
b) Gortat doesn't have a lot of mileage
c) if he does break down the next CBA will have an amnesty just like the last 2.

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ConcreteCharlie
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Wed Jul-02-14 12:25 AM

111. "it was either pay him or lose him, pretty simple really"
In response to Reply # 109

giving him the fifth year was certainly how they were able to keep him. i heard he had multiple four-year offers.

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Awburn
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Wed Jul-02-14 08:56 AM

134. "^^^. His other significant offer was Miami"
In response to Reply # 111

the 5th year was key.
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ConcreteCharlie
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Wed Jul-02-14 09:40 AM

143. "i dont know the exact terms of their offer but yeah they were"
In response to Reply # 134

among his suitors.

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bshelly
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Wed Jul-02-14 01:14 PM

196. "Lowe eliminates suitors:"
In response to Reply # 111

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/nba-free-agency-the-crop-from-day-1/

Just tossing out the �14 teams� figure exaggerates the amount of cap room truly floating around. Some of those 14 teams have no desire to spend on 30-year-old centers � Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Orlando, Utah. Two of them, Houston and Chicago, have to execute big moves in order to seize double-digit cap space, and they�re both having expensive meals with Anthony. Detroit has a center; the Spurs won�t really have cap room once they take care of their own free agents; Boston has basically zero cap flexibility after agreeing on a bigger-than-expected four-year, $32 million deal with Avery Bradley this morning; and Gortat wouldn�t appear to fit the all-shooting, all-the-time project under construction in Atlanta.

Phoenix already had Gortat, and there�s no indication it wanted him back. Dallas got its center last week in the Tyson Chandler deal, removing the Gortat destination the Wiz feared most.

There were other teams out there, and it�s an NBA front-office clich� that �it only takes one asshole� to screw up the market for any particular player. Cleveland has cap room, and with the league bizarrely getting into a slap fight over Spencer Hawes, it might need a center. Charlotte kicked the tires on Brook Lopez and Omer Asik over the last two years, but it�s overcrowded with bigs after drafting Noah Vonleh, and the lane would be mighty cramped with Gortat and Al Jefferson in an old-school jostle-off for space.

Washington had to at least consider those teams, plus the threat of Miami opening up $10 million in space and tempting Gortat with rings and beaches. The league regards a Lakers team with cap room like a rabid raccoon.

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Lach
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Tue Jul-01-14 11:51 PM

107. "lot of money. unless Wall and Beal step up big, they've messed up imo"
In response to Reply # 80

Stuck being a middle of the pack playoff team in the East a la the Hawks a few years back.

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FILF
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Wed Jul-02-14 01:16 AM

115. "They paid him the market price.. Pekovic got 5yr/60mill last summer"
In response to Reply # 107
Wed Jul-02-14 01:19 AM by FILF

Kwame Brown was getting 6mill per minimum

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Lach
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Wed Jul-02-14 09:15 PM

240. "lol the market these GMs keep creating then the owners complaining"
In response to Reply # 115

It's funny

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B.J.S.301
Member since Nov 30th 2005
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:49 AM

171. "I like Gortat and all...He deserves his money...."
In response to Reply # 80

I just wish it wasn't the Wiz paying him though. *sigh*

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Bombastic
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Thu Jul-03-14 02:33 AM

278. "paying Gortat is fine & necessary for DC, paying Ariza will not be"
In response to Reply # 171

Gortat is 30 years old and last year was like the first full season of starting games he's made because he was behind DHo in Orlando, there was a lockout Phoenix's first year starting & he missed some time in the season before he got to the Wiz.

He is a seven-foot starting center who can score in the post, pass, rebound, shoot free-throws solidly for a big and occupy space who gives you 13 & 10 a night with a block or two and an assist or two.

The money he got is well within market for that and they needed to keep him while they're about to be married to their backcourt at max-money for each.

What they *don't* need to do is sign Trevor Ariza to a contract when they drafted a wing to play with said backcourt third overall the year before but who was hurt to start last season & then never saw the court because Whitman was coaching for his job & had Ariza/Webster in there over him.

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ConcreteCharlie
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Thu Jul-03-14 09:53 AM

286. "their team would be worse without him"
In response to Reply # 171

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ConcreteCharlie
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71387 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 07:43 PM

83. "Warriors sign Shaun Livingston, 3 years, $16M"
In response to Reply # 0

Great buy if he can duplicate his effort from last year. I am so happy for this guy

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dula dibiasi
Member since Apr 05th 2004
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Tue Jul-01-14 07:44 PM

84. "very nice signing."
In response to Reply # 83

>I am so happy for this guy

totally.

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Numba_33
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Tue Jul-01-14 07:49 PM

85. "Big loss for the Nets there."
In response to Reply # 83

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LA2Philly
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Tue Jul-01-14 07:51 PM

86. "Great signing for them"
In response to Reply # 83

Not only did he have an excellent year but they missed Jack badly last year

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mrhood75
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Tue Jul-01-14 08:10 PM

91. "Nobody "missed" Jack last year. He played like shit for a bad team"
In response to Reply # 86

You could say the Warriors missed having a solid back up PG, and that would be true. But they did not miss Jarrett Jack the player.

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BrooklynWHAT
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Tue Jul-01-14 08:13 PM

92. "jarrett jack up long contested 2s."
In response to Reply # 91

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SoulHonky
Member since Jan 21st 2003
25919 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 08:25 PM

95. "They missed the Jarrett Jack from the previous year"
In response to Reply # 91

I mean, who knows if he would have shit the bed in Golden State. Cleveland was a shit show last year.

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mrhood75
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Tue Jul-01-14 10:39 PM

102. "That guy stopped existing after the end of last season"
In response to Reply # 95

I think it's pretty clear that the 2012-13 season was him playing for what likely to be the last "big" and multiple year contract of his career. He played just well enough to get a solid journeyman contract and chose the team who give him the most money, which was almost inevitably going to be a bad team (see: Carl Landry). Now he'll play out the rest of his deal, until he becomes a trade able expiring contract.

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ThaTruth
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Wed Jul-02-14 01:38 AM

116. "You sound just like a bitter ex, lol"
In response to Reply # 102

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mrhood75
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Wed Jul-02-14 09:32 AM

142. "For a guy who was on the team for one season? Hardly. "
In response to Reply # 116
Wed Jul-02-14 09:37 AM by mrhood75

The Warriors are not the rise, and Jack is overpaid and chilling with losers. Worked out great for us.

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rjc27
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Wed Jul-02-14 07:42 AM

124. "in fairness, the hope in Cleveland was a playoff team"
In response to Reply # 102

they paid him to perform and to continue to help Kyrie along, Cavs were def thinking playoffs last offseason so I don't think it was some mail-in performance, the team was just a shitshow

He's gonna be in Brooklyn in a few weeks anyway

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LA2Philly
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41249 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 10:48 PM

103. "Huh? I'm talking about JJack on the W's "
In response to Reply # 91

They missed the dude who consistently took the ball out of Steph's hands

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SoulHonky
Member since Jan 21st 2003
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Tue Jul-01-14 07:56 PM

88. "Very happy. And a great fit for both teams."
In response to Reply # 83

Perfect third guard to play alongside both Steph and Klay.

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mrhood75
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44717 posts

Tue Jul-01-14 07:56 PM

89. "Like this signing a lot. We need depth and scoring off the bench"
In response to Reply # 83

If the Gasol thing pans out (it probably won't) then I'll be very happy indeed.

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Tue Jul-01-14 08:14 PM

93. "I was thinking Kidd might try to lure him to Milwaukee "
In response to Reply # 83

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Tue Jul-01-14 08:24 PM

94. "seemed like everyone wanted him, good get"
In response to Reply # 83

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Warren Coolidge
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Tue Jul-01-14 09:30 PM

97. "good for him...."
In response to Reply # 83

so with him and Meeks it kind of shows that guys who went to teams as an after thought...but played hard and improved while they were there ended up cashing in..

nice pick up

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rjc27
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Wed Jul-02-14 07:40 AM

123. "real happy for SDOT, great signing by GState"
In response to Reply # 83

I think he would've been the difference in the clip's series if they had him last year

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LegacyNS
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Wed Jul-02-14 08:34 AM

130. "and the west gets stronger.. while the East is still a 1 team race"
In response to Reply # 83

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FILF
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Tue Jul-01-14 11:07 PM

104. "Pau asking for 10-12mill per"
In response to Reply # 0

That basically puts the Spurs/Knicks/Warriors/Heat out of the running.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pau-gasol-speaks-to-heat-president-pat-riley-013436406.html

Free-agent center Pau Gasol had a telephone conversation with Miami Heat president Pat Riley on Tuesday and could talk again with the franchise in the near future, league sources told Yahoo Sports.

The cost for Gasol could still be prohibitive for the Heat, but there's little doubt he could be an intriguing part to a supporting cast in Miami. So far, Gasol is still pushing for a $10 million-$12 million annual salary, league sources said.

The NBA champion San Antonio Spurs have inquired with Gasol's agent Arn Tellem, expressing an interest, sources said, but the Spurs can't become a legitimate suitor unless Gasol significantly drops his asking price.

Gasol met with Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak in Los Angeles on Tuesday, and ultimately they could become his best chance to get his asking price, if only on a one-year contract.

Gasol has spent the past six seasons with the Lakers, where he averaged 17.4 points and 9.7 rebounds last season.

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ConcreteCharlie
Member since Nov 21st 2002
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Wed Jul-02-14 12:26 AM

112. "LOL, he came with that list and now this demand?"
In response to Reply # 104

The list he had screamed $6M a year and now he wants double.

What kind of money does Memphis have? I want a Gasol-to-Gasol combo.

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FILF
Member since Jun 01st 2007
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Wed Jul-02-14 01:03 AM

113. "His agent is notorious for NOT giving discounts"
In response to Reply # 112

>The list he had screamed $6M a year and now he wants double.
He wants to have his cake & eat it too

>What kind of money does Memphis have? I want a Gasol-to-Gasol
>combo.
Z-Bo just got extended (2yr/20mill)so the Grizz are out of the equation.

Realistically his best chance at getting paid 10-12mill per & playing w/ a contender is via a sign-&-trade.

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Wed Jul-02-14 01:46 AM

117. "splitter for pau lol"
In response to Reply # 113

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FILF
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Wed Jul-02-14 02:35 AM

118. "The Spurs need Splitter for his defense"
In response to Reply # 117

I doubt Pau would have been able to D up Dirk/LMA/Z-Bo as well as Splitter in the past 2 post-seasons. The Spurs were only going to offer Pau the MLE after resigning Diaw/Patty.....basically Pau would have been part of a 4 man rotation: Tim/Pau/Diaw/Tiago (It would have given Pop the luxury of resting Tim for the post-season run).

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ConcreteCharlie
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:00 AM

150. "RE: The Spurs need Splitter for his defense"
In response to Reply # 118

yeah obviously it would be better to have all four. i see some tradeoffs with pau/splitter. but yeah given tim's ability to work the high and low posts, i think splitter as a complement to him on D is probably more valuable, especially factoring in age/mileage

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bshelly
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Wed Jul-02-14 08:02 AM

125. "splitter better than pau, going forward"
In response to Reply # 117

pau is done

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FILF
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Tue Jul-01-14 11:33 PM

105. "Patty Mills out with injury for seven months (Swipe)"
In response to Reply # 0

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/basketball/san-antonio-spurs-player-patty-mills-out-with-injury-for-seven-months-20140702-zstap.html

A shoulder injury has forced a devastated Patrick Mills to withdraw from Australia's world cup campaign as the NBA championship-winner faces up to seven months out of action.

Fairfax Media can reveal Mills will have surgery in the coming days to repair the rotator cuff in his right shoulder.

Mills played through pain during the season and scans revealed the wear and tear injury just two weeks after he helped lift the San Antonio Spurs to an NBA title and on the first day of free agency.

Mills is shattered at the news which will see him miss what looms as Australia's best chance to win a medal at a major international tournament.

The World Cup is in Spain from August 30 to September 14.

It is unknown how the injury will affect Mills' contract negotiations.

The 25-year-old Canberran was set for the biggest pay day of his career after having a breakout season in the world's best league.

Some experts predicted Mills' next contract would be worth up to $5 million after the best season of his five-year NBA career.

But his shoulder injury will rule him out of the first three months of the 2014-15 NBA campaign.

Mills starred as the back up point guard to Tony Parker and Spurs coach Gregg Popovich credited the former Marist College student for San Antonio's title run.

He scored 17 points in limited court time in game five of the NBA Finals to lift the Spurs to a triumph.

It is understood Mills will miss between six and seven months as he goes through a strict rehabilitation.

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ShawndmeSlanted
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Tue Jul-01-14 11:42 PM

106. "Spurs get him at a discount?"
In response to Reply # 105

No way id lock him up for a long term deal upwards of 5 million without knowing results from a rotator cuff surgery.

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FILF
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Wed Jul-02-14 01:14 AM

114. "It basically means there is less competition for his services"
In response to Reply # 106

Devin Harris was in a similar situation last summer. He had signed a contract for 3yr/9mill but the contract was voided once it was discovered he would require off-season surgery. He ended up signing a one year deal for the vet minimum.

I would assume if Patty is getting low-balled he will only sign a one year deal then test the market next summer. The Spurs were also in talks w/ Young God before this news broke thus they might also be looking for alternatives.....I wouldn't mind Jameer if he's healthy.

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rob
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Wed Jul-02-14 12:12 AM

108. "that's terrible for him, esp looking at what jodie got"
In response to Reply # 105

i'm sure the lakers or somebody would have thrown money at him

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FILF
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Wed Jul-02-14 02:56 AM

120. "CoJo basically has the back-up duties by default for now"
In response to Reply # 108
Wed Jul-02-14 02:57 AM by FILF

Considering he'll be a free-agent next summer he might have a career year if he does end up being the full-time back-up....if CoJo ever became a consist outside threat he would be a legit back-up, I hope he working on it this summer w/ Chip & 'em.

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ConcreteCharlie
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Wed Jul-02-14 12:24 AM

110. "shitty, puts him in a tough position"
In response to Reply # 105

either he has to gamble on a full recovery and take a pretty cheap deal for one year or take a somewhat shitty deal (say 3/9M or so) for the security.

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FILF
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Wed Jul-02-14 02:48 AM

119. "He isn't expected to return until March thus a 1yr deal is a waste of $$"
In response to Reply # 110
Wed Jul-02-14 02:51 AM by FILF

>either he has to gamble on a full recovery and take a pretty
>cheap deal for one year or take a somewhat shitty deal (say
>3/9M or so) for the security.

He can definitely sign a cheap 1 yr deal w/ the Spurs w/ the expectation of him being ready to go for the post-season run (ala Devin Harris). If he signs elsewhere he's only going to have no more than 2 months to get in shape, learn a new system & earn a spot on the post-season rotation. W/ the Spurs all he has to worry about is getting in shape & finding his rhythm within a 2 month window....there is ALWAYS a spot for shooters in the Spurs system.

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Wed Jul-02-14 08:06 AM

126. "that's the play, 1 yr deal with the spurs"
In response to Reply # 119

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ConcreteCharlie
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Wed Jul-02-14 08:19 AM

129. "right, obv a 1 year deal would be w/Spurs only"
In response to Reply # 119

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85SOUTH
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Wed Jul-02-14 08:38 AM

133. "Could work out for Spurs and him. "
In response to Reply # 105

Maybe we can hang on to him now. I expect him to heal and be ok. Just keep that fitness up while he rehabs.

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dula dibiasi
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Wed Jul-02-14 07:08 PM

233. "re-ups w/ spurs. stein reporting 3/12."
In response to Reply # 105

https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/statuses/484486410557067264
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2117950-patty-mills-and-spurs-agree-on-3-year-contract-latest-details-and-analysis

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Cenario
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Wed Jul-02-14 08:07 AM

127. "Bulls-Melo date according to ny post"
In response to Reply # 0

http://nypost.com/2014/07/01/bulls-put-on-full-court-press-for-carmelos-visit/

Rose, who has played 50 games in three seasons, had created waves by saying Sunday it isn�t �my job�� to recruit Anthony. But Bulls forward Joakim Noah convinced Rose to show up and speak to the Knicks superstar. A league source said the quiet Rose was engaging and that he worked out in front of Anthony to show his health.

Also on hand was Taj Gibson, the rugged power forward whose presence indicates the Bulls have no plans to dump his contract in order to open up max cap space for Anthony. The Post reported in Tuesday�s editions Thibodeau doesn�t want to trade Gibson, and the Chicago Tribune reported Gibson is against being dealt.

Anthony continued the tour by viewing the new practice facility across the street from United Center, which should open in time for the coming season. The meetings concluded with Bulls officials, reportedly along with Pippen, taking Anthony and his entourage to dinner. An ESPN Chicago report quoted a Bulls� official as calling the meeting �good.��

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

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Cenario
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Wed Jul-02-14 08:36 AM

131. "per Broussard..knicks will not take back booze in a s&t"
In response to Reply # 127

https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard/status/484186499584651264

wonder if the knicks/bulls have already had conversations

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

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auragin_boi
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Wed Jul-02-14 09:15 AM

136. "This isn't a good sign for NY."
In response to Reply # 131
Wed Jul-02-14 09:16 AM by auragin_boi

Why say that on the heels of the Bulls meeting?

Did Bulls inquire? Did Melo say "y'all get me 19 and I'll come"?

Why take this stance NOW when it's been in the air for months now?

Why all this scuttlebutt about feeling good about Melo staying/bonding with Phil, we won't take booz?

There's been no talk like that against Houston or Dallas. It wasn't 'we won't take any trades'.

Hmmm... But then again, it's Broussard.

*shoulder shrug*

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Cenario
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Wed Jul-02-14 09:25 AM

139. "lol right...when i saw that it was like wow...that's bad for chi"
In response to Reply # 136

that we won't take booze but good for chicago that we're talking bout.

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

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murph71
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Wed Jul-02-14 09:18 AM

137. "RE: per Broussard..knicks will not take back booze in a s&t"
In response to Reply # 131
Wed Jul-02-14 09:23 AM by murph71

>https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard/status/484186499584651264
>
>wonder if the knicks/bulls have already had conversations

They will take back what they offered if it helps their bottom line...

The thing that Broussard makes clear is that the Bulls have not yet made any offers to the Knicks with Boozer involved...

But trust...Phil ain't stupid...Draft picks and Boozer's expiring contract with say Jimmy Buckets included will get the job done...Yeah, they want Taj...But that won't happen given that Melo wants him on the team if he signs up with the Bulls...

But of course, this is all moot. Because Melo is staying for the FAM/money...

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Cenario
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Wed Jul-02-14 09:28 AM

140. "i don't think chicago wants to give up butler and from what"
In response to Reply # 137

i've read..melo doesn't want them to.

Gibson's presence is also significant because it has previously been reported that the Bulls would attempt to trade Gibson in order to create additional salary-cap space for Anthony. However, the Bulls stressed to Anthony that in order to be a legitimate title contender it is important for the club to retain both Gibson and Jimmy Butler.

According to a source, Anthony wants both players to stay even if it means that Anthony will have to sign for significantly less than the maximum the Knicks can offer, $129 million over five years. Coincidentally, the Knicks essentially gutted their roster to acquire Anthony from the Denver Nuggets in February of 2011, and Anthony realizes that he would have to make financial sacrifices if he wants to pursue a title with the Bulls.

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/kinda-town-melo-impressed-rose-chicago-roll-red-carpet-article-1.1851688

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murph71
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Wed Jul-02-14 09:56 AM

147. "RE: i don't think chicago wants to give up butler and from what"
In response to Reply # 140

>i've read..melo doesn't want them to.

On the real, I've heard different reports from the local Chi newspapers who I trust more than the New York tabloids...Reports that make it clear that Jimmy would be included in a deal for Melo IF a sign and trade was in the making with Boozer...

And really, you can find defensive wing players all around in the NBA...Melo will not balk at coming to the Bulls just because Jimmy Buckets (who is my dude...) would be included in a trade...lol...But Taj is another story...

U keep Taj and pick up a role player to do all the heavy defensive assignments against wing players...

But like I said...It's all moot anyway because Melo is staying...He doesn't want to uproot his kid AND he's not going to give up that money...

Of course, I will be cheesing like a mug if Melo does sign on to Thibs and crew...

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dula dibiasi
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:02 AM

152. "link?"
In response to Reply # 147

>On the real, I've heard different reports from the local Chi
>newspapers who I trust more than the New York
>tabloids...Reports that make it clear that Jimmy would be
>included in a deal for Melo IF a sign and trade was in the
>making with Boozer...

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murph71
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:18 AM

157. "RE: link?"
In response to Reply # 152
Wed Jul-02-14 10:21 AM by murph71

In the article below, Butler is included in s scenario in which the Bulls would keep Taj and trade away some expiring contracts alongside Jimmy, ect to make the deal work...And really, one can use common sense on this one...It was Taj who was at the meeting, not Buckets...There is no mention in the article below about Butler being a no-go as stated in the NYC tabloid....The Bulls getting Melo will not hinge on their ability to keep Jimmy....If if does, the entire Bulls front office needs to be fired, pronto...

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi-derrick-rose-pitch-to-carmelo-anthony-20140701,0,3121099.story

"But perhaps the biggest moment of the Bulls' pitch for the six-time All-Star free agent came when Taj Gibson made his typically unassuming entrance at roughly 2:15 p.m.

When Tom Thibodeau said Monday that �our players will be available to talk� regarding free-agency pitches, the Bulls coach wasn't kidding. And Gibson's presence carries particular significance. Sources said both the Bulls and Anthony, should he choose Chicago, want to keep Gibson for a core that would significantly improve their chances for an Eastern Conference championship.

Barring the Knicks agreeing to engage in sign-and-trade talks, keeping Gibson and his $8million salary would limit Anthony's payday. Though sources have indicated the Bulls would be aggressive in making necessary moves if Anthony verbally committed, the Bulls would have to amnesty Carlos Boozer and trade Mike Dunleavy, Jimmy Butler and Anthony Randolph for a starting salary of $16.9million."

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Cenario
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:20 AM

158. "lol that's a bit different from this..."
In response to Reply # 157
Wed Jul-02-14 10:20 AM by Cenario

>On the real, I've heard different reports from the local Chi newspapers who I trust more than the New York tabloids...Reports that make it clear that Jimmy would be included in a deal for Melo IF a sign and trade was in the making with Boozer...

You could have drawn that same conclusion based on the NY articles i linked that said the same thing about gibson being at the meeting. lol

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

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murph71
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:33 AM

163. "RE: lol that's a bit different from this..."
In response to Reply # 158

>>On the real, I've heard different reports from the local Chi
>newspapers who I trust more than the New York
>tabloids...Reports that make it clear that Jimmy would be
>included in a deal for Melo IF a sign and trade was in the
>making with Boozer...
>
>You could have drawn that same conclusion based on the NY
>articles i linked that said the same thing about gibson being
>at the meeting. lol

Basically, what I'm saying is that the Daily News report doesn't make sense...lol...At all...

And from all the Chi reports I've read about sign and trades for Melo Jimmy's name has come up A LOT...Taj has slowly become an untouchable in most of the write-ups (but that could change if the Bulls get desperate)

I know Bulls fans believe that we can fleece Feel and dem...But that's not going to happen...We have to give up something of value beyond expiring contracts...And Butler just happens to have serious value...Give 'em junk, some picks and Butler and make it happen...Try to keep Taj...And see what happens next...

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Cenario
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:42 AM

165. "but the chi reports you linked basically repeated the same thing"
In response to Reply # 163
Wed Jul-02-14 10:46 AM by Cenario

about gibson that were in the ny reports.

You said the stories you've read specifically said xyz about butler but posted an article that didn't mention butler but we have to read between the lines or whatever lol

not saying you wrong...just wanted to see the article that you're going off of or are you just saying your opinion.

edit: what you linked from the article didnt mention butler but the article did mention s&t scenarios that included butler but didn't give me the impression that that is what the bulls are pursuing but just a scenario that could work.

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

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murph71
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Wed Jul-02-14 11:17 AM

177. "RE: but the chi reports you linked basically repeated the same thing"
In response to Reply # 165

>about gibson that were in the ny reports.
>
>You said the stories you've read specifically said xyz about
>butler but posted an article that didn't mention butler but we
>have to read between the lines or whatever lol
>
>not saying you wrong...just wanted to see the article that
>you're going off of or are you just saying your opinion.
>
>edit: what you linked from the article didnt mention butler
>but the article did mention s&t scenarios that included butler
>but didn't give me the impression that that is what the bulls
>are pursuing but just a scenario that could work.

I feel u...

I'm just going off of players who have been deemed untouchable in various reports when it comes to a Melo deal...I see Noah's name. I see Rose's name. And now I've been reading Taj's name...

Jimmy Buckets has not been mentioned as an untouchable....

So maybe I'm jumping to conclusions here...lol

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Cenario
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Wed Jul-02-14 11:24 AM

178. "i got you. I'm kinda torn... i'd love to see what a full"
In response to Reply # 177

strength chicago team with melo could do against miami but i obviously want the knicks to get something back for melo if possible.

I been using melo on the bulls on 2k14 and we 40-2 on a 31 game W streak lol

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

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auragin_boi
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Wed Jul-02-14 12:22 PM

184. "lol"
In response to Reply # 178

>I been using melo on the bulls on 2k14 and we 40-2 on a 31
>game W streak lol

Considering we went 66-16 and 62-20 at one point with Rose healthy and somewhat healthy...

Might not be too much of a stretch

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dula dibiasi
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:46 AM

169. "that's not what you said, murph."
In response to Reply # 157

that tribune link is describing a scenario where they'd be clearing cap room to sign carmelo outright. amnestying boozer, trading dunleavy / butler to teams with open cap space, etc.

a direct sign-and-trade w/ nyk is something different. that wouldn't involve guys like gibson or butler. that wouldn't make sense for chicago. carmelo's an unrestricted free agent, his team has no leverage. bulls aren't going to give up core starters in that situation. a s+t would just be a technicality to get him a better contract, ala bron and bosh technically being sign+traded to miami in 2010.

this isn't like the chris paul trade, or the proposed kevin love trades. those guys are/were still under contract, so their incumbent teams had leverage. you had to give up actual guys to get them. not so here.

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murph71
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Wed Jul-02-14 11:03 AM

176. "RE: that's not what you said, murph."
In response to Reply # 169
Wed Jul-02-14 11:09 AM by murph71

>that tribune link is describing a scenario where they'd be
>clearing cap room to sign carmelo outright. amnestying boozer,
>trading dunleavy / butler to teams with open cap space, etc.
>
>a direct sign-and-trade w/ nyk is something different. that
>wouldn't involve guys like gibson or butler. that wouldn't
>make sense for chicago. carmelo's an unrestricted free agent,
>his team has no leverage. bulls aren't going to give up core
>starters in that situation. a s+t would just be a technicality
>to get him a better contract, ala bron and bosh technically
>being sign+traded to miami in 2010.
>
>this isn't like the chris paul trade, or the proposed kevin
>love trades. those guys are/were still under contract, so
>their incumbent teams had leverage. you had to give up actual
>guys to get them. not so here.

OK...let me rephrase....The pieces I've been reading in Chicago outlets have said everyone not named Noah, Rose, and Taj r available for a trade when it comes to Melo....

That's all I'm going by...

And I agree with u...Bulls will not give up their core starters for Melo....Bulls have more leverage than the Knicks....This is all true...

And I hear u on the S&T thing...Loud and clear...But I thought the whole point in including someone like Jimmy would be to clear even more money to pay Melo...

But it really comes down to this: I just don't consider Jimmy a core "untouchable" player if we are going after Melo...And something tells me that the Bulls would send Jimmy on a first class ticket to NYC right now if it meant getting Melo...

If we can get Melo just by clearing space and trading junk and Jimmy to another team and sign Melo as a free agent, I'm all for it...But I just don't see that happening...

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dula dibiasi
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Wed Jul-02-14 01:27 PM

197. "yeah, there are really only 2 scenarios."
In response to Reply # 176

the first would be clearing room to sign carmelo outright. that one would involve amnestying boozer and selling off guys like gibson, dunleavy and butler for nothing to teams with open cap space. that one is _extremely_ unlikely to happen and i don't know why ppl discuss it so much. it's what the bulls did with hinrich in 2010 and they've already said point blank that they're not doing it again. carmelo's also said that he'd want butler and gibson (the latter particularly) on the roster to even consider signing with the team. so that's really a non-starter.

the second, much much more likely scenario would be the sign and trade. in that situation, carmelo would have to have decided he wanted to play for chicago and chicago only, and informed the knicks as much. the knicks would have to accommodate him, because at that point they know he's gone, they know that chicago if necessary can clear the space to sign him outright, and they're going to try to at least get an asset out of it. plus they can't afford to just screw the guy, they still have to deal with his agent with future clients, they have to worry about how they're perceived by other players, etc. it wouldn't benefit them in any way. they're not stupid and they're not vindictive. it's just business and they understand how it works.

the s+t option would most likely involve expiring/waivable contracts and draft picks. maybe the mirotic rights. but it would essentially be filler junk with one real asset. the bulls wouldn't be sending them core pieces like gibson or butler. they'll try to convince the knicks to take boozer, but as i previously said it's not a necessity, since they still have the amnesty card.

so it's not really about convincing melo to take some huge pay cut, like everyone keeps saying. the money wouldn't be that different, and he already understands that. it just comes down to him deciding he wants to play there. we'll see soon enough.

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murph71
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Wed Jul-02-14 04:09 PM

224. "RE: yeah, there are really only 2 scenarios."
In response to Reply # 197

>the s+t option would most likely involve expiring/waivable
>contracts and draft picks. maybe the mirotic rights. but it
>would essentially be filler junk with one real asset. the
>bulls wouldn't be sending them core pieces like gibson or
>butler. they'll try to convince the knicks to take boozer, but
>as i previously said it's not a necessity, since they still
>have the amnesty card.
>
>so it's not really about convincing melo to take some huge pay
>cut, like everyone keeps saying. the money wouldn't be that
>different, and he already understands that. it just comes down
>to him deciding he wants to play there. we'll see soon
>enough.

I'm hoping this^^^ happens....But as much as this sounds like a dream scenario, I just can't see Knicks accepting a trade that doesn't have either Niko (as u pointed out) OR Butler....I don't think we have the Knicks on some big game shit....It still takes two to tangle...

The positive though is such blockbuster deals r usually done with draft picks and junk and one primary player...The Bulls won't get hurt in such a trade...

Hopefully Melo can convince Lala to get on board...lol

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dula dibiasi
Member since Apr 05th 2004
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Wed Jul-02-14 09:52 AM

144. "they wouldn't need to."
In response to Reply # 131

chicago can just use amnesty on boozer. that'd put them ~12M under the cap. since teams below the cap aren't bound by the salary match requirement, they can just do a lopsided trade.

send new york 7M in salary -- say, dunleavy and anthony randolph's expirings, their 3 non-guaranteed contracts (james, brewer, amundsen) which are instantly waivable, and a 2015 1st for their trouble -- and take back melo starting at 19. that keeps NYK's '15 cap sheet clean, doesn't really increase their lux tax burden for next season, and gives them a pick to help jump start their rebuild. if dude is truly committed to leaving, then the knicks have no leverage and it's better than losing him for nothing. phil knows that.

as long as the bulls are willing to eat that last boozer year, it shouldn't be a problem. they'd obviously prefer to trade boozer rather than amnesty him, but that's not going to hold up the deal if carmelo lets them know that he wants to sign. paxson told waddle and silvy last week, unequivocally, no ifs or buts, that he 100% has permission from reinsdorf to amnesty boozer and eat that money if necessary.

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murph71
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:01 AM

151. "RE: they wouldn't need to."
In response to Reply # 144

>as long as the bulls are willing to eat that last boozer year,
>it shouldn't be a problem. they'd obviously prefer to trade
>boozer rather than amnesty him, but that's not going to hold
>up the deal if carmelo lets them know that he wants to sign.
>paxson told waddle and silvy last week, unequivocally, no ifs
>or buts, that he 100% has permission from reinsdorf to amnesty
>boozer and eat that money if necessary.

Let's hope Jerry is for real....Because with his cheap ass history....U know the rest...

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dula dibiasi
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:03 AM

153. "bulls have paid guys to go away before (tim thomas, eddie robinson)"
In response to Reply # 151

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murph71
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:36 AM

164. "RE: bulls have paid guys to go away before (tim thomas, eddie robinson)"
In response to Reply # 153

I'm keeping the faith because of u, homie....lol

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Cenario
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:04 AM

154. "the knicks are still over the cap tho."
In response to Reply # 144

>that'd put them ~12M under the cap. since teams below the cap aren't bound by the salary match requirement, they can just do a lopsided trade.

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

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dula dibiasi
Member since Apr 05th 2004
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:12 AM

155. "and? teams over the cap can still make trades lol."
In response to Reply # 154

that wouldn't factor into the scenario i described. the bulls being under just means they could take back extra salary in _any_ trade. doesn't matter if the other team is over.

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Cenario
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:15 AM

156. "i thought BOTH teams had to be under for the no salary match"
In response to Reply # 155

thing.

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dula dibiasi
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:31 AM

160. "nah."
In response to Reply # 156

salaries in a trade only need to match if both teams are over. if either team is under, that team isn't bound by the rules of salary matching and can take on addtl salary in the trade. only restriction is that they can't finish the trade being more than $100K over the cap.

happens all the time. remember g state was over last summer? they dumped biedrins and jefferson into utah's cap space for nothing so they could clear money to sign iggy.

i think there's 20 or so teams this summer w/ significant space. you'll see some of the ones who strike out in fagency renting out their cap space to teams in lux tax, picking up an asset in the deal.

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Cenario
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:32 AM

161. "ah...got you."
In response to Reply # 160

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Cenario
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Wed Jul-02-14 08:37 AM

132. "Lance rejected 5/44 from indy per sources"
In response to Reply # 0

https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard/status/484296380413116416

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Jonjuan
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Wed Jul-02-14 12:21 PM

183. "Lance to Chicago would be scary."
In response to Reply # 132

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select_from_where
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Wed Jul-02-14 12:36 PM

190. "One problem: Thibs does not want that dude "
In response to Reply # 183

I don't care what gar is looking at, they bring Lance in here and it will be the beginning of the end for Thibs and the bulls.

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murph71
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:11 PM

248. "RE: One problem: Thibs does not want that dude "
In response to Reply # 190

>I don't care what gar is looking at, they bring Lance in here
>and it will be the beginning of the end for Thibs and the
>bulls.

This^^^^

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Orbit_Established
Member since Oct 27th 2002
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Thu Jul-03-14 04:51 AM

281. "LOL -- why? He passes, rebounds and defends his ass off. "
In response to Reply # 190

And can score.

He's exactly the kind of player Thibs likes.

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FILF
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Wed Jul-02-14 01:43 PM

204. "Bird should holla at Stuckey & offer the MLE"
In response to Reply # 132

WHAT'S GOOD *****? What's REALLY good?!?!????!!! Ha HA!
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ShawndmeSlanted
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Wed Jul-02-14 09:24 AM

138. "Avery Re-ups 4/32"
In response to Reply # 0

The Celtics and restricted free agent SG Avery Bradley have agreed to terms on a four-year, $32 million contract, according to Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald.
Boston had the right to match any contract offer for Bradley, but they presented him with a lucrative enough offer to bypass the restricted free agent process. He didn't come cheap, at $8 million per season, and the deal should help set the market for players like Isaiah Thomas and Lance Stephenson. Pesky defense has been Bradley's calling-card but he showed an expanded offensive game last season, averaging 14.9 points, 1.3 threes (39.5 percent from downtown), 3.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game. He was a late-round fantasy value last year and hasn't played more than 64 games in any of his four seasons in the NBA, however, so there's some inherent risk in drafting him.

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ConcreteCharlie
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Wed Jul-02-14 09:31 AM

141. "Beat me to it. Not a bad deal, I mean, certainly better value than Meeks"
In response to Reply # 138

And you will know MY JACKET IS GOLD when I lay my vengeance upon thee.

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rjc27
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Wed Jul-02-14 09:53 AM

145. "this is a headscratcher to me... "
In response to Reply # 138

I like Bradley, but you just drafted your "backcourt of the future" and will continue to be loaded with picks, and oh yea, you have Rajon Rondo...

This move makes me believe that Rondo really is going to be dealt...

It just surprises me since Ainge's theory seems to be gear up to put together another title team, I'm surprised he'd invest 4 years @ 8 mil per to a guy who is never going to be a major big 3 type player and is at the same time blocking the youth movement

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Cenario
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Wed Jul-02-14 09:54 AM

146. "i thought the assumption was rondo was gonna get moved after"
In response to Reply # 145

the smart pick.

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ConcreteCharlie
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Wed Jul-02-14 09:58 AM

148. "I don't see anything inconsistent"
In response to Reply # 145

Rondo will be moved eventually and probably sooner than later. Ainge has never valued cap space and instead would rather throw the money at Bradley now to retain him as, if nothing else, an asset for trades.

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bshelly
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:00 AM

149. "is 23, shoots 40 percent from 3 and plays D like a mug=worth it"
In response to Reply # 145

absolutely can start on the right title team. Somewhat surprised the Heat didn't try to get in on him, because he'd be perfect for them

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rjc27
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:31 AM

159. "I think he can too, would be great for a team like Miami right now"
In response to Reply # 149

just seems like the type of contract they will be trying to trade in 2 years...

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SoulHonky
Member since Jan 21st 2003
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:47 AM

170. "The injuries are the biggest concern"
In response to Reply # 159

I was hoping there was a team option on year 4 but seems like it's four years guaranteed. If it's structured correctly, the contract shouldn't be a big problem in the long run.

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Bombastic
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Thu Jul-03-14 02:07 AM

276. "they looked into him according to Lebatard, as they did Lance"
In response to Reply # 149
Thu Jul-03-14 02:08 AM by Bombastic

neither is coming at a price they can afford.

It's gonna likely be the same with Ariza, who is their current top target.

After that they'll probably holla at Deng & see if he will give them a chip-possibility discount, something Ariza will likely have no reason to do.

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Lach
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:33 AM

162. "me too honestly. I thought we'd let him walk"
In response to Reply # 145

We're loaded with guards. I'd like to keep Rondo, but if we do move him I hope it's for a legit big.

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southphillyman
Member since Oct 22nd 2003
90059 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 10:43 AM

166. "depends on whether he is really a PG or not"
In response to Reply # 145

8 mil per for a undersized 2 that can't score is a L
if he really is a PG then why sign him if u just scooped smart
shit never mind that's extra either way
least he can defend though

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SoulHonky
Member since Jan 21st 2003
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:46 AM

168. "He's not a PG."
In response to Reply # 166

The deal is a million more a year than you'd like but he's a great 3 and D guy. But he's struggled mightily when running the point. He won't need to do that as (now) Rondo and (later) Smart will handle that. Bradley's a good mix with Smart because at Marcus's weight, I'm not sure he can chase around PGs. AB can guard 1s and Smart will check SGs.

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ThaTruth
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:51 AM

172. "huh?"
In response to Reply # 168

>because at Marcus's weight, I'm not sure he can chase around
>PGs.

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Cenario
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:54 AM

174. "dude weighs like 225. he can guard 2's and let bradley guard 1s"
In response to Reply # 172

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ThaTruth
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Wed Jul-02-14 11:34 AM

179. "I though one of Smart's strengths is that he was a "plus defender"..."
In response to Reply # 174

at the PG position and now people are saying he's "too big" to guard point guards?

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Cenario
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Wed Jul-02-14 11:46 AM

180. "oh..i don't know about all that then. Proceed. lol"
In response to Reply # 179

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Frank Longo
Member since Nov 18th 2003
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Wed Jul-02-14 11:58 AM

181. "I think he could guard PGs."
In response to Reply # 179

He's strong and savvy.

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thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
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Wed Jul-02-14 12:34 PM

189. "Bradley's a great on-ball defender"
In response to Reply # 179

and a little small to body 2 guards. it's not that smart can't handle 1s, it's that bradley's optimal against 1s and smart should be able to handle both.

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SoulHonky
Member since Jan 21st 2003
25919 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 01:30 PM

199. "His defense is good. But C's need him to score."
In response to Reply # 179

And I doubt he can score and focus his energy on chasing top PGs. Maybe he can but I'd be a lot happier with Bradley guarding the PGs.

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southphillyman
Member since Oct 22nd 2003
90059 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 10:56 AM

175. "he only made 1 three a game last yr. is he really a 3 point threat?"
In response to Reply # 168
Wed Jul-02-14 10:56 AM by southphillyman

1.3/3.3 attempts
smart is what 6'3?
iono what kind of backcourt that is with both dudes being 6'3 and under
ppl are saying smart can guard 2s though cause of his strength

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SoulHonky
Member since Jan 21st 2003
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:43 AM

167. "Young is a wild card; can play some SF"
In response to Reply # 145

And I like the Smart/Bradley backcourt, especially if Marcus can improve his jumper.

The contract is a million a year too much but you have to overpay for a 23 year old who has consistently improved and is one of the better defenders in the league. I'm hoping it's 8m across the board or, even better, a higher payment this year and then declining amount as the years go on.

And, as others have said, I would assume Rondo is gone. Ditto Jeff Green.

At this point, I might take a flyer on Larry Sanders (if he won't be a big distraction to a young team) probably in a deal for Jeff Green, who seems like a good fit for Jabari and Kidd.

Rondo's trade value is low right now. Not sure we get an offer that Ainge likes. I could see us holding him for a mid-season trade/let Smart come along off the bench for the first half of the season.

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ThaTruth
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:52 AM

173. "lol..."
In response to Reply # 167

>At this point, I might take a flyer on Larry Sanders (if he
>won't be a big distraction to a young team) probably in a deal
>for Jeff Green, who seems like a good fit for Jabari and Kidd.

The Bucks have no use for Jeff Green

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SoulHonky
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Wed Jul-02-14 12:23 PM

185. "great complement to Jabari"
In response to Reply # 173

Since he can defend both forward spots and is better than Middleton or Ilyasova. And they'd dump Larry's contract but apparently Kidd likes him so no go

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rjc27
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Wed Jul-02-14 12:18 PM

182. "Ben Gordon 2 yrs 9 mil to Orlando... What Thee Fuck"
In response to Reply # 0

I thought Gordon's career would be played out on Vet Min's or oversea's

if you want a guy to bomb 3's, sign Alan Anderson for 1/2 the price, at least he tries on defense

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Cenario
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Wed Jul-02-14 12:37 PM

191. "lmao wow. what,when,why?"
In response to Reply # 182

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SoulHonky
Member since Jan 21st 2003
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Wed Jul-02-14 01:39 PM

201. "So, dump Afflalo and sign Gordon?"
In response to Reply # 182

Rob Hennigan's done a nice job clearing cap space and compiling assets but it might be time to bring in a different GM to take them to the next level. I have a feeling Hennigan's fallen in love with his young guys and I'm not seeing a real contender there.

On the bright side, the second year of the deal is a team option so Gordon could be a mid-season trade chip. (Granted, not as good as Afflalo could have been.

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rjc27
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Wed Jul-02-14 02:59 PM

213. "yea at first, they didnt report the team option, makes it more tolerable"
In response to Reply # 201

@rob_starrk

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im_freshhh
Member since Oct 26th 2007
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Wed Jul-02-14 12:24 PM

186. "Gordon Hayward bout to get the max from Cavs??"
In response to Reply # 0
Wed Jul-02-14 12:37 PM by im_freshhh

@WindhorstESPN: Cavs believed to be preparing a max offer sheet for restricted free agent Gordon Hayward, sources said. Yahoo reported he is visiting today

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rjc27
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Wed Jul-02-14 12:29 PM

187. "Though I respect the Cav's for "moving on" from Lebron dreams"
In response to Reply # 186

with word of Lebron signing a 1-2 year deal it makes me believe he does want to end up back there EVENTUALLY...

this would pretty much rule that out...

@rob_starrk

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ShawndmeSlanted
Member since Oct 30th 2004
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Wed Jul-02-14 12:33 PM

188. "wonder how thatll effect Parsons "
In response to Reply # 186

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Cenario
Member since Aug 24th 2005
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Wed Jul-02-14 12:40 PM

192. "and ya'll surprised they gave kyrie the max now? lol"
In response to Reply # 186

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southphillyman
Member since Oct 22nd 2003
90059 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 01:09 PM

193. "wtf. max as in a james harden level pay day?"
In response to Reply # 186

this shit is crazy

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BrooklynWHAT
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Wed Jul-02-14 01:10 PM

194. "nooooooooooooooooooooo"
In response to Reply # 186

<--- Big Baller World Order

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Frank Longo
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Wed Jul-02-14 01:14 PM

195. "Bye Bye Dion"
In response to Reply # 186

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FILF
Member since Jun 01st 2007
20180 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 01:40 PM

202. "He's basically going to get that Nic Batum money"
In response to Reply # 186

WHAT'S GOOD *****? What's REALLY good?!?!????!!! Ha HA!
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celery77
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Wed Jul-02-14 09:36 PM

244. "Nic's not on the MAX, not close"
In response to Reply # 202

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SoulHonky
Member since Jan 21st 2003
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Wed Jul-02-14 01:41 PM

203. "WHITE!"
In response to Reply # 186

I do not get the Hayward love. He's a decent fourth or fifth starter. You do not pay max money for that.

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BlassFemur
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Wed Jul-02-14 02:54 PM

212. "Kyrie and Hayword getting max??? Cavs are fuckin stupid..."
In response to Reply # 186

they're gonna regret both of those signings.

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Wed Jul-02-14 03:01 PM

214. "lol"
In response to Reply # 212

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Warren Coolidge
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Wed Jul-02-14 05:45 PM

232. "that shit couldn't be true..."
In response to Reply # 186

the Cavs have a chance to have a playoff team soon ...they need to spend they money wisely.

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celery77
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Wed Jul-02-14 09:35 PM

242. "and people tried to say Nic Batum was overpaid..."
In response to Reply # 186

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ConcreteCharlie
Member since Nov 21st 2002
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Thu Jul-03-14 12:52 AM

270. "Please let this happen on THURSDAY"
In response to Reply # 186

Love Hayward, not a max player, but really like his game. It's OK, he is just stealing Cleveland's money.

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FILF
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Wed Jul-02-14 01:36 PM

200. "Bryce Cotton to sign Two-Year Deal with Spurs (partially guaranteed)"
In response to Reply # 0
Wed Jul-02-14 01:45 PM by FILF

Guessing scoring 36 points in 40 minutes against Carolina in his last collegiate game in front of R.C. Buford helped Cotton's chances.

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/statuses/484367985360924673

Basically the Spurs needed an insurance ball-handler going into next season as Manu has been diagnosed w/ a stress fracture in his right leg that will keep him out for 2 month & Patty has a torn rotators cuff will about until March.

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ShawndmeSlanted
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Wed Jul-02-14 01:53 PM

207. "Daryl Morey special deal"
In response to Reply # 200

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BrooklynWHAT
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85075 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 03:11 PM

218. "that dude gave us work."
In response to Reply # 200

<--- Big Baller World Order

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Kira
Member since Nov 14th 2004
28845 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 01:44 PM

205. "Greg Monroe: Trade Josh Smith or I'm signing a one-year qualifying offer..."
In response to Reply # 0

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/02/report-greg-monroe-wants-josh-smith-traded/

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Cenario
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59181 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 01:49 PM

206. "damn."
In response to Reply # 205

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

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ShawndmeSlanted
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43353 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 01:54 PM

208. "Josh and Rudy front line with Big Cuz"
In response to Reply # 206

Must See Tv

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SoulHonky
Member since Jan 21st 2003
25919 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 01:59 PM

210. "Yep. And add Rondo into the mix."
In response to Reply # 208

I mean, it's the most talent the Kings have a shot at getting but that is a team made for reality television.

Rondo and Sully for Isaiah Thomas (S&T), Ben McLemore, and eat one of Jason Thompson or Carl Landry's contracts?

Rondo, Stauskas, Rudy, Smoove, and Big Cuz!

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cgonz00cc
Member since Aug 01st 2002
35256 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 04:27 PM

229. "the NBA equivalent of "The MAD Real World""
In response to Reply # 210

>Rondo, Stauskas, Rudy, Smoove, and Big Cuz!

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TheRealBillyOcean
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Wed Jul-02-14 05:36 PM

230. "They'd beat the Clippers"
In response to Reply # 210

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Nick Has a Problem...Seriously
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Wed Jul-02-14 03:10 PM

217. "lol he's tired of mid range shawty already"
In response to Reply # 205

i was happy as hell when he left the Hawks

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Warren Coolidge
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Wed Jul-02-14 05:43 PM

231. "hmm...who on earth would trade for Josh at his current "
In response to Reply # 205

price tag??

probably be easier to trade Monroe....but I'm sure they'd rather keep him..

see..this is what happens when you over pay guys...when you find out something isn't going to work out..it's hard to move them...

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rob
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Wed Jul-02-14 07:57 PM

238. "josh still just needs a coach who will be real with him too"
In response to Reply # 231

sag might be that, but if josh smith ever gets in the right situation he'll be a great asset.

it's probably gonna come when he's out of his prime on another contract though.

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Nick Has a Problem...Seriously
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:07 PM

247. "he's been playing for 10 years"
In response to Reply # 238

if he ain't got it by now, it's not happening

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rob
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Wed Jul-02-14 11:55 PM

263. "woodson, drew, and cheeks is all he's known. "
In response to Reply # 247

yes it's been 10 years and it's on him as much as anyone, but we're talking maybe the three worst coaches in the nba last year, all which notable chunks of the roster giving no fucks.

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Warren Coolidge
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Wed Jul-02-14 11:08 PM

256. "I actually thought Van Gundy would be a good coach for him"
In response to Reply # 238

the thing about Josh... it just seems like his decision making on the court sometimes just goes out into leftfield. If he could just focus on what he does well...which is actually a lot....stay within a team offensive concept in the half court...he'll be fine..

honestly I'd like to see stan make that threesome front line work....

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ConcreteCharlie
Member since Nov 21st 2002
71387 posts

Thu Jul-03-14 12:51 AM

269. "tough situation for SVG. not his mistake, now his huge problem"
In response to Reply # 205
Thu Jul-03-14 12:51 AM by ConcreteCharlie

whaddayagimme to take the contract? (c) bob clarke

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Bombastic
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Wed Jul-02-14 01:56 PM

209. "Anyone ready to admit I was right about Melo staying in New York?"
In response to Reply # 0

Don't Worry, I'll Wait(c)Katt Williams

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SoulHonky
Member since Jan 21st 2003
25919 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 02:14 PM

211. "Next time owners complain about salaries"
In response to Reply # 0

The Players Union should just hand them a mirror.

These owners fight one another to overpay middling talents and then whine about how salaries are out of control.

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Cenario
Member since Aug 24th 2005
59181 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 03:07 PM

215. "they tryna one up each other. not sure how they gon one up gordon's"
In response to Reply # 211

deal tho

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

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rob
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Wed Jul-02-14 03:08 PM

216. "the owners know how they do, the cap is about not paying the sum of play..."
In response to Reply # 211

and generally putting the breadwinners in their place, not protecting dumbass gms from overpaying bad talent.

everyone knows that, the players just never can have their shit together enough to figure out who should be holding up the mirror.

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Bombastic
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Wed Jul-02-14 03:11 PM

219. "The Players Union should probably choose someone to run it soon"
In response to Reply # 211

Let's start there.

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themaddfapper
Member since Mar 09th 2010
7558 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 03:55 PM

222. "*muttley laugh*"
In response to Reply # 219

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mrhood75
Member since Dec 06th 2004
44717 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 03:50 PM

220. "It's the same thing every off-season and after each new CBA is signed"
In response to Reply # 211
Wed Jul-02-14 03:50 PM by mrhood75

And honestly, I think this is probably the third of fourth time you have made the above post, essentially word for word. And I mean no disrespect, because the statement is correct every single time.

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Cenario
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Wed Jul-02-14 03:51 PM

221. "lol it did sound familiar"
In response to Reply # 220

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

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SoulHonky
Member since Jan 21st 2003
25919 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 04:13 PM

225. "IMA SAY IT TILL THEY LISTEN!"
In response to Reply # 220
Wed Jul-02-14 04:14 PM by SoulHonky

Haha. But yeah, it's one of my pet peeves.

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Frank Longo
Member since Nov 18th 2003
86672 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 04:15 PM

226. "This is why Free Agency is so much fun."
In response to Reply # 211

Watching all the awesome contracts.

My movies: http://russellhainline.com
My movie reviews: https://letterboxd.com/RussellHFilm/
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Lach
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Wed Jul-02-14 07:22 PM

236. "But Gordon Hayward tho? I'm still in shock over that one"
In response to Reply # 211

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LA2Philly
Member since Oct 18th 2004
41249 posts

Thu Jul-03-14 03:37 PM

307. "It's fucking ridiculous "
In response to Reply # 211

Same ole shit over and over. Owners don't hold GM's accountable, cry about revenues and salaries, and then get bailed out. Makes me even angrier because the Lakers foot a large part of the revenue sharing bill.

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Kajun
Member since Jan 11th 2008
1007 posts

Thu Jul-03-14 05:01 PM

311. "The players are guaranteed a certain % of revenues."
In response to Reply # 211
Thu Jul-03-14 05:02 PM by Kajun

Who that money specifically goes to is mostly irrelevant to the owner's position in the CBA disputes. Its always about size of the piece of pie.

Not sure why this myth continues to get parroted. Overpaying role players is BY DESIGN.

There are only so many A and B guys to pay, that money HAS to go somewhere. By law.

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dula dibiasi
Member since Apr 05th 2004
21925 posts

Thu Jul-03-14 05:23 PM

313. "^^^^^"
In response to Reply # 311

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SoulHonky
Member since Jan 21st 2003
25919 posts

Thu Jul-03-14 08:36 PM

322. "Nah. Salary cap and luxury tax always play a part"
In response to Reply # 311

Revenue share was the main stumbling block but the caps (salary and luxury), contract length, and the cap exceptions were also issues. In fact, Silver has already mentioned the desire to get a hard cap.

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ShawndmeSlanted
Member since Oct 30th 2004
43353 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 04:05 PM

223. "4 yrs 18 million for CJ Miles to INDY?"
In response to Reply # 0

the salary is already a hmm but 4 years?

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Bombastic
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Wed Jul-02-14 04:19 PM

227. "I really had to think to recall who CJ Miles was & where he played"
In response to Reply # 223

most recently.

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SoulHonky
Member since Jan 21st 2003
25919 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 04:22 PM

228. "I was hoping the C's could get him for cheap"
In response to Reply # 223
Wed Jul-02-14 04:23 PM by SoulHonky

Add a veteran guard but, man. so much for that.

Now I'm hoping we take a flyer on Brandon Rush to fill the bench.

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bshelly
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Wed Jul-02-14 07:54 PM

237. "watch Lance have to sign somewhere for like 2 for 14"
In response to Reply # 223

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FILF
Member since Jun 01st 2007
20180 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 08:09 PM

239. "Seems like that how it's going to end up"
In response to Reply # 237
Wed Jul-02-14 08:09 PM by FILF

Once that Bird Right is gone the market value takes a dive sans any leverage.

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Bombastic
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Thu Jul-03-14 10:15 AM

288. "U guys are nuts, he's gonna get paid"
In response to Reply # 239

If it was like that, he would have already been in Miami.

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FILF
Member since Jun 01st 2007
20180 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 07:18 PM

234. "Patty re-signs w/ the Spurs: 3yrs/12mill"
In response to Reply # 0
Wed Jul-02-14 07:19 PM by FILF

https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/484486410557067264

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ConcreteCharlie
Member since Nov 21st 2002
71387 posts

Thu Jul-03-14 12:55 AM

272. "nice, i thought he might settle for 9/10, fair terms though"
In response to Reply # 234

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FILF
Member since Jun 01st 2007
20180 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 07:21 PM

235. "OKC/Bulls pursing Pau & Spurs still in play w/ the MLE"
In response to Reply # 0
Wed Jul-02-14 07:24 PM by FILF

https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/484472172786626560

https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/484488295645454337

https://twitter.com/ZachLowe_NBA/status/484486919120629760

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BlassFemur
Member since Mar 26th 2008
10309 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 09:28 PM

241. "That would be huge for OKC"
In response to Reply # 235
Wed Jul-02-14 09:29 PM by BlassFemur

Maybe Steven Adams can mentor him and toughen him up a bit.

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FILF
Member since Jun 01st 2007
20180 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 09:36 PM

243. "KD/Russy made a come-to-OKC pitch directly to Pau today in LA"
In response to Reply # 241

https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/484507254767357952

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thejerseytornado
Member since Dec 24th 2005
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Thu Jul-03-14 07:58 AM

284. "lol. damn. "
In response to Reply # 241

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ThaTruth
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:30 PM

252. "Unless Mitch pulls a rabbit out of his had and lands on of the big names..."
In response to Reply # 235

I think Pau may stay in LA, they'll probably offer him more than MLE money plus he loves LA and he and Kobe are close

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Warren Coolidge
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Thu Jul-03-14 01:36 AM

273. "not sure how Pau would fit in at OKC.."
In response to Reply # 235

Adams is pretty solid.....Pau would give them some post offense but I don't know...

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FILF
Member since Jun 01st 2007
20180 posts

Thu Jul-03-14 01:51 AM

275. "Reggie/Russy/KD/Pau/Ibaka"
In response to Reply # 273

Ibaka will be the rim protector & doesn't take away Pau's touches in the paint. Scott Brooks calls post-up play for muphuckin' Perk!

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rob
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Thu Jul-03-14 04:40 AM

280. "be super nick collision and he/adams would eat perkins minutes"
In response to Reply # 275

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SoulHonky
Member since Jan 21st 2003
25919 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 10:03 PM

245. "Lowry staying in Toronto"
In response to Reply # 0

Kyle Lowry has agreed to a 4 year, $48M contract to stay with Toronto, sources tell Yahoo. Fourth year is an ETO.

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Cenario
Member since Aug 24th 2005
59181 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 10:05 PM

246. "nice for both sides...especially toronto"
In response to Reply # 245

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

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ShawndmeSlanted
Member since Oct 30th 2004
43353 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 10:25 PM

249. "Lowry signed but could still be a S&T"
In response to Reply # 245

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SoulHonky
Member since Jan 21st 2003
25919 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 11:05 PM

255. "Let hope die"
In response to Reply # 249

All reports are that they are keeping him.

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denny
Member since Apr 11th 2008
11281 posts

Thu Jul-03-14 04:36 AM

279. "We certainly are."
In response to Reply # 255

And KD is coming here next season too.

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rob
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Wed Jul-02-14 11:57 PM

264. "12 million a year? HOU and MIA can't afford that without dumping major p..."
In response to Reply # 249

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Warren Coolidge
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Wed Jul-02-14 11:05 PM

254. "he should stay..."
In response to Reply # 245

they got a young team.... they like him there.... things ain't always greener elsewhere.

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dula dibiasi
Member since Apr 05th 2004
21925 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 11:37 PM

260. "#wellactually yr 4's a player option (ETOs only allowed in 5 yr deals)"
In response to Reply # 245

>Kyle Lowry has agreed to a 4 year, $48M contract to stay with
>Toronto, sources tell Yahoo. Fourth year is an ETO.

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ConcreteCharlie
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Thu Jul-03-14 12:54 AM

271. "Very happy for Lowry, I thought he wouldn't be able to stay healthy"
In response to Reply # 245

he played such a ballsy game coming into the league and then had a major injury early on. awesome to see him thriving and getting a big pay day.

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Bombastic
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Thu Jul-03-14 10:20 AM

289. "Only Nova player I've liked since Ed Pickney"
In response to Reply # 271

>he played such a ballsy game coming into the league and then
>had a major injury early on. awesome to see him thriving and
>getting a big pay day.

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select_from_where
Member since Jan 03rd 2011
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:27 PM

250. "Bulls amnestying boozer "
In response to Reply # 0

Pretty much all over chicago sun times

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dula dibiasi
Member since Apr 05th 2004
21925 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 11:40 PM

261. "http://media.giphy.com/media/ToMjGpFlBSi2LFZJcIw/giphy.gif"
In response to Reply # 250

http://media.giphy.com/media/ToMjGpFlBSi2LFZJcIw/giphy.gif

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ShawndmeSlanted
Member since Oct 30th 2004
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:28 PM

251. "Booz to be amnestied"
In response to Reply # 0

The Carlos Boozer amnesty news comes from Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, as the free agency diary states/links: http://wwwbasketballinsiders.com/2014-nba-free-agency-diary/ �

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ThaTruth
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Wed Jul-02-14 10:32 PM

253. "It will be interesting to see where he lands, he could be a nice player...."
In response to Reply # 251

coming off the bench for a contender

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Warren Coolidge
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Wed Jul-02-14 11:09 PM

257. "it's a few contenders he could start for..."
In response to Reply # 253

like Miami for one...if they broght everyone back and could bring him in as an inside player..that's actually what they need.

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FILF
Member since Jun 01st 2007
20180 posts

Wed Jul-02-14 11:55 PM

262. "Dude has no place in the Heats defensive schemes whatsoever"
In response to Reply # 257

>like Miami for one...if they broght everyone back and could
>bring him in as an inside player..that's actually what they
>need.

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Warren Coolidge
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Thu Jul-03-14 12:21 AM

268. "The Heat's "defensive scheme" ??"
In response to Reply # 262

what would that be...

the Miami Heat I just saw were smacked in the mouth in the finals because of their lack of half court defense......

also...Boozer would allow the heat to minimize the time when Bosh is guarding the 5 and Bron is guarding the 4.... that would allow them to have more favorable match ups on both ends of the court...

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FILF
Member since Jun 01st 2007
20180 posts

Thu Jul-03-14 01:46 AM

274. "Boozer is getting amnestied b/c he utterly sucks at playing Defense"
In response to Reply # 268

>what would that be...
>
>the Miami Heat I just saw were smacked in the mouth in the
>finals because of their lack of half court defense......
>
>also...Boozer would allow the heat to minimize the time when
>Bosh is guarding the 5 and Bron is guarding the 4.... that
>would allow them to have more favorable match ups on both ends
>of the court...

LMAO @ Boozer playing the 5...Dude is 6'8" w/ short arms.

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Warren Coolidge
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Thu Jul-03-14 02:07 AM

277. "its 2014...guarding 5s doesn't require much..."
In response to Reply # 274

playing next to Bosh wouldn't require Boozer to guard all of the 5's...but he could easily guard most of them...there aren't that many dominate 5's.... hell Hibbard getting no points in the damn playoffs...lol..

and boozer got amnestied because he is grossly overpaid...he didn't have to be a great defender..and wouldn't on the Heat.... but he'd give them more of an inside presence than starting a front line of Bosh, Bron and damn Rashard Lewis...lol..

I'm seeing reports that the Heat are interested in Boozer so it ain't far fetched.

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FILF
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Thu Jul-03-14 02:07 PM

302. "Dude is David Lee status...D-Lee got crushed by Blake/DJ"
In response to Reply # 277

WHAT'S GOOD *****? What's REALLY good?!?!????!!! Ha HA!
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Thu Jul-03-14 04:07 PM

310. "No Bogut...n/m"
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FILF
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Thu Jul-03-14 12:00 AM

265. "Rockets/Clips/PDX"
In response to Reply # 253

>coming off the bench for a contender

WHAT'S GOOD *****? What's REALLY good?!?!????!!! Ha HA!
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BlassFemur
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Thu Jul-03-14 12:20 AM

267. "Having Booz backup LMA would be kinda what they need..."
In response to Reply # 265

and it's not like his defensive liabilities are gonna matter much there. He'd be a good pick up.

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SoulHonky
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Wed Jul-02-14 11:13 PM

258. "Most reports are he's been informed he MIGHT be"
In response to Reply # 251

or be part of a sign-and-trade. Don't think they've made a decision yet.

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murph71
Member since Sep 15th 2005
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Thu Jul-03-14 12:11 AM

266. "RE: Booz to be amnestied"
In response to Reply # 251

Hmmmmmmmmmm...........

GOAT of his era......long live Prince.....God is alive....

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ShawndmeSlanted
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Thu Jul-03-14 07:20 AM

282. "Slim Thug recruiting Melo and LaLa"
In response to Reply # 0

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southphillyman
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Thu Jul-03-14 07:56 AM

283. "no worries, chiraq is one of the most segregated cities in the country"
In response to Reply # 282

melo ain't fittin to be nowhere near the violence
that hawk on the other hand......

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dula dibiasi
Member since Apr 05th 2004
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Thu Jul-03-14 12:57 PM

298. "#cruiting"
In response to Reply # 282

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im_freshhh
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Thu Jul-03-14 03:40 PM

308. "Hey, it worked for Dwight"
In response to Reply # 282

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Frank Longo
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Thu Jul-03-14 09:47 AM

285. "Dion Waiters' Twitter feed is fun."
In response to Reply # 0

Retweeting fans who say he's better than Hayward and that he should get the ball more, insisting that he's starting next year. All sorts of things you'd expect from a guy who it's increasingly likely is out the door.

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JAESCOTT777
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Thu Jul-03-14 06:56 PM

317. "Ba gotta be losing his mind right now lol "
In response to Reply # 285

he is legit crazy though

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Cenario
Member since Aug 24th 2005
59181 posts

Thu Jul-03-14 09:56 AM

287. "whoa..indy interested in acquiring Dragic?"
In response to Reply # 0

what would phx want?

The Indiana Pacers have engaged the Phoenix Suns in trade talks for Goran Dragic.

This move could make some sense as the Pacers are looking for a more consistent option a point guard after an up-and-down season from George Hill. Dragic is coming off a career year, but the Suns won't likely be able to afford both he and restricted free agent Eric Bledsode if Dragic turns down his player option for the 2015-16 season. It's currently unclear what the Pacers are offering the Suns for Dragic, but they would presumably have to dip into the core of their roster to keep the Suns from hanging up the phone.

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

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ThaTruth
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Thu Jul-03-14 10:23 AM

290. "S&T for Born Ready?"
In response to Reply # 287

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Cenario
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Thu Jul-03-14 10:25 AM

291. "3 team deal for Rondo"
In response to Reply # 290

The Indiana Pacers are reportedly trying to engage the Celtics in a multi-team deal that would involve Rajon Rondo.

The Pacers have reportedly reached out to the Celtics in an effort to construct a multi-team trade that would presumably land Goran Dragic in Indiana. In the latest incarnation of this rumor, the Suns would land Rondo (who coincidentally drafted him), while the Celtics' proposed return is unclear at the moment. The one thing that is clear is that the Pacers are all-in on a point guard upgrade and George Hill may soon be left without a starting job.

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

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SoulHonky
Member since Jan 21st 2003
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Thu Jul-03-14 12:21 PM

296. "Can't imagine Ainge wants George Hill "
In response to Reply # 291

Maybe he goes after Lance in a sign & trade but that doesn't sound like something you get pulled into. There are no reports of C's talking to Stephenson that I've heard.

Maybe it's Hibbert for Rondo with Rondo shipped to Phoenix but then Indiana has a hole in the middle. Also, not sure why Phoenix, if their concern is re-signing Dragic, would go after Rondo who is also a FA at the end of the season and has been said to want the max in his next deal.

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FILF
Member since Jun 01st 2007
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Thu Jul-03-14 01:58 PM

300. "Not sure why the Celtics involvement is necessary"
In response to Reply # 296
Thu Jul-03-14 02:00 PM by FILF

Dragic for Born Ready sign-&-trade would be the most plausible scenario.

I could see Rondo ending up in Denver for Lawson & Faried since the Nuggets have a log-jam at the forward positions w/ Chandler/Gallo/Arthur/Hickson all on multi-year contracts. Lawson could end up in Houston in exchange for Parsons via a sign-&-trade assuming Lin can be shipped out to Philly for Thad Young or another SF.

WHAT'S GOOD *****? What's REALLY good?!?!????!!! Ha HA!
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SoulHonky
Member since Jan 21st 2003
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Thu Jul-03-14 02:37 PM

304. "Suns must not want him."
In response to Reply # 300

I think they are wise to sell high on Dragic but I can't blame them for not wanting to roll the dice on Lance.

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Cenario
Member since Aug 24th 2005
59181 posts

Thu Jul-03-14 10:56 AM

292. "Darren Collison to the Kings 3/16"
In response to Reply # 0

https://twitter.com/BA_Turner/status/484723470631059457

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

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ShawndmeSlanted
Member since Oct 30th 2004
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Thu Jul-03-14 11:05 AM

293. "solid deal for both parties"
In response to Reply # 292

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ShawndmeSlanted
Member since Oct 30th 2004
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Thu Jul-03-14 11:39 AM

294. "Supposedly to be starter"
In response to Reply # 293

Sacramento Kings sign G Darren Collison.
The terms of the deal are a full mid-level exception for 3 years and $16 million, according to Clippers beat writer Brad Turner. The 26-year-old averaged 11.4 points, 0.9 three-pointers, 2.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.2 steals in his only season with the Clippers and had a productive mid-season stretch when Chris Paul was injured during which he averaged over six assists per game. It will be interesting to see how this move affects restricted free agent Isaiah Thomas, but Collison reportedly signed with the impression that he'll be the starter and could prove to be an interesting mid-draft target if that comes to fruition.

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dula dibiasi
Member since Apr 05th 2004
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Thu Jul-03-14 11:44 AM

295. "BASSY BACK"
In response to Reply # 0

http://newsok.com/oklahoma-city-thunder-to-add-veteran-point-guard-sebastian-telfair/article/4985128?custom_click=rss

Looking to add depth and experience at the lead guard position following the departure of Derek Fisher, the Thunder has agreed to terms with veteran point guard Sebastian Telfair.

Telfair, 29, was the 13th overall pick in 2004. He�s played for seven teams in nine seasons but spent last season in China. In 548 career NBA games, Telfair has averaged 7.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 21.6 minutes.

The deal is a one-year contract at the veteran�s minimum, about $1.3 million.

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Marauder21
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Thu Jul-03-14 12:22 PM

297. "Jesus, he's only 29?"
In response to Reply # 295

I guess he's been in the public eye since he was 17.

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FILF
Member since Jun 01st 2007
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Thu Jul-03-14 01:45 PM

299. "He was sharing the lime light in w/ Bron in high school who is also 29"
In response to Reply # 297

>I guess he's been in the public eye since he was 17.

WHAT'S GOOD *****? What's REALLY good?!?!????!!! Ha HA!
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ThaTruth
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Thu Jul-03-14 02:03 PM

301. "https://vine.co/v/hHDYAmtPBYV"
In response to Reply # 295

https://vine.co/v/hHDYAmtPBYV

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SoulHonky
Member since Jan 21st 2003
25919 posts

Thu Jul-03-14 02:35 PM

303. "Thabo to Hawks for 3 years, 12 million"
In response to Reply # 0

About right for a backup guard but I think Thabo's days of being a sixth or seventh or hell, even 8th man are over.

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Lach
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Thu Jul-03-14 03:16 PM

305. "ATL. Lawd. Now I gotta watch this offensively challenge team"
In response to Reply # 303

add another offensively challenged player? ugh

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Nick Has a Problem...Seriously
Member since Dec 25th 2010
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Thu Jul-03-14 03:30 PM

306. "i can always count on my hawks to make signings like this"
In response to Reply # 303

when's the last time we've had a legit difference maker?

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rob
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Thu Jul-03-14 05:35 PM

314. "hey, we're kinda a good team....let's replace lou williams with thabo!"
In response to Reply # 303

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dula dibiasi
Member since Apr 05th 2004
21925 posts

Thu Jul-03-14 03:55 PM

309. "dirk : 3/30"
In response to Reply # 0

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24606658/report-mavericks-agree-to-three-year-30-million-deal-with-dirk-nowitzki

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Dstl1
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Thu Jul-03-14 05:08 PM

312. "Legit couldn't see dude in any other uni"
In response to Reply # 309

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Kira
Member since Nov 14th 2004
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Thu Jul-03-14 06:33 PM

315. "Word on the street is Deng is intrigued by a sign and trade to the clipp..."
In response to Reply # 0

Anything less than Jamal isn't worthy of a sign and trade IMHO.

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Cenario
Member since Aug 24th 2005
59181 posts

Thu Jul-03-14 06:51 PM

316. "Melo tryna recruit pau to the knicks."
In response to Reply # 0

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rob
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Thu Jul-03-14 07:13 PM

318. "that + their draft picks + some luck would be a huge improvement"
In response to Reply # 316

even without pau, melo staying in new york looks like the safest move

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Cenario
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Thu Jul-03-14 07:29 PM

319. "I'd love pau...that and a reasonable melo deal? I'd be geeked"
In response to Reply # 318

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

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gusto
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Thu Jul-03-14 08:34 PM

321. "whats a reasonable melo deal again?"
In response to Reply # 319

if we can get pau and jose for chandler and ray and thats all we do +clearly +melo, im good too i think.

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Cenario
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Thu Jul-03-14 10:38 PM

327. "reasonable is like 5 yrs 115 -120 mil"
In response to Reply # 321

2-3 million less than the max per year.

Give him whatever opt out clause he wants.

I'm surprised feel even offered the max.

If he walks now, the knicks are in decent shape going forward.

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murph71
Member since Sep 15th 2005
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Thu Jul-03-14 08:22 PM

320. "RE: that + their draft picks + some luck would be a huge improvement"
In response to Reply # 318

>even without pau, melo staying in new york looks like the
>safest move

Safest move for money? Yep...

Safest move for winning? Nah...

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rob
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Thu Jul-03-14 08:52 PM

324. "i dunno, houston is starting to scream implode and chicago still depends..."
In response to Reply # 320

lakers is the best move for him financially

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Warren Coolidge
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Thu Jul-03-14 08:39 PM

323. "kind of side eye to that report...why would Carmello need"
In response to Reply # 316

to sell the Knicks to Pau...

it's not like Pau doesn't know the President and the Head coach of the Knicks...lol.

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rob
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Thu Jul-03-14 11:29 PM

332. "he probably got bored waiting for kobe to not show up "
In response to Reply # 323

but also melo probably wants to have an idea of who's going to be surrounding him if he stays a knick, and he wants to reassure potential new knicks if he's coming back

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Ryan M
Member since Oct 21st 2002
43744 posts

Thu Jul-03-14 08:53 PM

325. "Lakers offering Melo $95mil over 4"
In response to Reply # 0

Depending on how it's structured, that's 49 mil commited next year for 4 players. Ugh.

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Cenario
Member since Aug 24th 2005
59181 posts

Thu Jul-03-14 09:36 PM

326. "Knicks offered melo the mega max...ugh"
In response to Reply # 325

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Bombastic
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Fri Jul-04-14 07:52 AM

336. "Guess the silver lining for you is that it has no chance of happening"
In response to Reply # 325

>Depending on how it's structured, that's 49 mil commited next
>year for 4 players. Ugh.

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Starks dunked on Bulls
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Thu Jul-03-14 10:52 PM

328. "Only players I'd offer a max to are All-Star 2 way players"
In response to Reply # 0

So basically Bron and DH.

No way I'd give a max to a 1 way player.

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ShawndmeSlanted
Member since Oct 30th 2004
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Thu Jul-03-14 10:54 PM

329. "KAMANIA---Blazers"
In response to Reply # 0

decent fit--though I think hawes was a better fit.

Chris Kaman - F/C - Trail Blazers
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BlassFemur
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Thu Jul-03-14 11:13 PM

330. "Yeah, it's decent and much needed. At least Kaman will..."
In response to Reply # 329

produce when he gets steady minutes and isn't hurt. Solid pick up.

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LeroyBumpkin
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Thu Jul-03-14 11:19 PM

331. "NOAH: Melo will sign w/ Knicks... (swipe)"
In response to Reply # 0

...will re-sign with the #Knicks

https://twitter.com/Bulls_Jay/status/484908042623148032

Chicago Tribune reports that Joakim Noah has told several people he believes Melo will re-sign with the #Knicks.� Welp

http://my.chicagotribune.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-80717343/

8:05 pm, July 3, 2014
For a team whose most famous courtside fan is Jack Nicholson, going Hollywood comes easily and natural for the Lakers.

It's a more cumbersome role for the Bulls, and not just because the franchise is currently more associated with grit than glitz.

As the Lakers used a video by the producer of "The Matrix" in their Thursday free-agent pitch to Carmelo Anthony, Bulls management had to fly all the way to Tinseltown to woo Pau Gasol, a backup plan to Anthony that is looking like a more realistic option.

Two days removed from the high of their well-received pitch to Anthony in Chicago, the Bulls continued to grasp the long odds regarding acquiring Anthony, who also met with Knicks President Phil Jackson and coach Derek Fisher later Thursday in Los Angeles.

A Yahoo Sports report stated Anthony also planned to reach out to Gasol to discuss him joining the Knicks, another in a growing set of signs that Anthony may re-up in New York. Joakim Noah, intimately involved in the Bulls' pitch to Anthony, has told several people he believes Anthony will re-sign with the Knicks.

Multiple media outlets reported both the Knicks and Lakers offered Anthony a maximum contract that surpasses the Bulls' financial means unless the team is gutted. Such an approach is typically against Bulls management's philosophy.

And even moves like trying to engage Jackson in sign-and-trade talks to increase Anthony's salary or selling off pieces other than Taj Gibson for nothing would happen only with a verbal commitment from Anthony.

The Bulls also left the Gasol meeting without a verbal commitment. A source familiar with the meeting, which Noah attended, said Gasol gave the impression that his decision isn't imminent. Gasol, who turns 34 on Sunday, has drawn heavy interest from a number of teams, including the Heat and Thunder.

The Knicks, as a taxpaying team, could offer Gasol only an exception starting at $3.28 million. Both the Thunder and Bulls could top that offer.

The Bulls would have roughly $10 million of salary-cap space if they choose the amnesty route on Carlos Boozer, a decision that isn't needed until July 10. In the meantime, the Bulls are keeping Boozer in the hopes they can trade him. This would not only eliminate them from a financial commitment to Boozer but also keep them above the salary cap and allow them to use exceptions to sign other pieces.

All along, this has been the preferred route for the Bulls' free-agency plans.

Those plans have to remain fluid as teams wait for decisions from Anthony and Gasol. If the Bulls land neither, they could become more aggressive in their pursuit of Real Madrid forward Nikola Mirotic. And they'd seek veteran depth from a market that won't spring loose until big fish like Anthony and LeBron James make the decisions.

Gasol has averaged 18.3 points over 14 NBA seasons, the last two spent battling injuries that cost him a total of 55 games. That included a bout with vertigo last season.

The Bulls also have made clear they'd like to re-sign Kirk Hinrich. Like many complementary players, his market is yet to be fully realized. Ideally for the Bulls, they would bring him back at a salary far reduced from his $4 million of last season.

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Warren Coolidge
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Fri Jul-04-14 01:33 AM

333. "good sign for the Lakers..."
In response to Reply # 331

if Noah isn't confident that he's coming to Chicago...which obviously gives him the quickest route to competing for a title....then that means the Lakers have a chance...

although the Lakers can't pay him as much as the Knicks...they have cap space that the knicks do not have to build a team...

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Dstl1
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Fri Jul-04-14 05:23 AM

334. "not gonna front.... I wanted to see dude bounce from NY...."
In response to Reply # 331

just to see what it'd be like with him and Rose, plus a defensive beast and all-around smart player like Joakim.

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Cenario
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Fri Jul-04-14 05:38 AM

335. "Yeah I would not have been mad at chi....all the other options were eh."
In response to Reply # 334

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