hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jul 10, 2012 2:03pm
Cavs are reportedly out as 3rd team. Sounds like Kris will not sign a 1 year deal and the Cavs aren't willing to go any longer with the contract (as they shouldn't)
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jul 10, 2012 2:05pm
Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA
If Brooklyn and Orlando are to make a deal for Howard in near-term, it will likely be a trade between the two teams, sources tell Y! Sports.
If Brooklyn and Orlando are to make a deal for Howard in near-term, it will likely be a trade between the two teams, sources tell Y! Sports.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jul 10, 2012 2:09pm
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jul 10, 2012 3:38pm
It's nice to see Kyrie training with team USA. It will go a long way toward his development.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Jul 10, 2012 5:45pm
Kyrie is the best ball handler in the nba, and has been since the moment he got drafted
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Jul 10, 2012 5:46pm
Talks of a three team trade..
Houston receives Andrew Bynum
Orlando receives young pieces/picks from Houston
Lakers get Dwight
Houston receives Andrew Bynum
Orlando receives young pieces/picks from Houston
Lakers get Dwight
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jul 10, 2012 6:58pm
That actually seems like a pretty good deal all around, obviously depending on what picks/pieces Orlando gets.Trueblue23;1222747 wrote:Talks of a three team trade..
Houston receives Andrew Bynum
Orlando receives young pieces/picks from Houston
Lakers get Dwight
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jul 10, 2012 7:00pm
Mulva;1222803 wrote:That actually seems like a pretty good deal all around, obviously depending on what picks/pieces Orlando gets.
Only if Howard will resign.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Jul 10, 2012 7:07pm
I think he will. The allure of being the next great Laker big, all the endorsement $, and whatever team he goes to can offer his $25 mill more. Not to mention being the franchise piece when Kobe leaves.wildcats20;1222805 wrote:Only if Howard will resign.
KR1245
Posts: 4,317
Jul 10, 2012 7:11pm
I thought that Dwight said he wouldnt resign with the Lakers? I'm not taking that chance unless I know for sure what he's going to do
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Jul 10, 2012 7:12pm
Dwight has also changed his mind about a million times in the past yearKR1245;1222815 wrote:I thought that Dwight said he wouldnt resign with the Lakers? I'm not taking that chance unless I for sure what he's going to do
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Jul 10, 2012 7:14pm
Reports of a 18-team trade where Dwight Howard is traded to the Milwaukee Brewers.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jul 10, 2012 7:17pm
friendfromlowry;1222818 wrote:Reports of a 18-team trade where Dwight Howard is traded to the Milwaukee Brewers.
I believe it.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Jul 10, 2012 7:19pm
http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2012/07/10/heat-to-sign-lewis-to-2-year-deal/
Yikes.
Lol....."Lewis had visited the Heat on Sunday and spoken with both the Hawks and Knicks in the following couple of days. But ultimately, he liked the fit of the Heat."
More like: "Lewis had visited the Heat on Sunday and spoken with both the Hawks and Knicks (who will both suck next season) in the following couple of days. But ultimately, he liked that he could ride Lebron/Wade to some championships."
Yikes.
Lol....."Lewis had visited the Heat on Sunday and spoken with both the Hawks and Knicks in the following couple of days. But ultimately, he liked the fit of the Heat."
More like: "Lewis had visited the Heat on Sunday and spoken with both the Hawks and Knicks (who will both suck next season) in the following couple of days. But ultimately, he liked that he could ride Lebron/Wade to some championships."
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jul 10, 2012 9:02pm
Wow. Heat get Allen and Lewis for nothing.
Exhibit A why rings are meaningless in determining who's the better player. These guys make the NBA a joke.
Exhibit A why rings are meaningless in determining who's the better player. These guys make the NBA a joke.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jul 10, 2012 9:32pm
lolfriendfromlowry;1222818 wrote:Reports of a 18-team trade where Dwight Howard is traded to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jul 10, 2012 9:38pm
This is what we talked about when LeBron chose Miami. It wasn't the big 3. It wasn't LeBron and Wade. It was the influx of players, who have made a TON of $$$, who will go ring chasing in Miami and take far less money. I said it back then this will ruin the league faster than any superstar tandems forming or behind-the-scenes scheming by players to get their way.sleeper;1222909 wrote:Wow. Heat get Allen and Lewis for nothing.
Exhibit A why rings are meaningless in determining who's the better player. These guys make the NBA a joke.
When you start altering the economic balance like this, you have trouble. Meanwhile, some of the inept or less-desirable franchises not only have trouble keeping their players and/or keeping them happy, but they end up paying top dollar/over market value to bring in other players. It would be different if it was like MLB for a few years where the Yankees just outbid everyone. However, this is worse...
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jul 10, 2012 10:01pm
It definitely just makes the league feel like a joke. I mean, does a championship really mean anything anymore?Azubuike24;1222925 wrote:This is what we talked about when LeBron chose Miami. It wasn't the big 3. It wasn't LeBron and Wade. It was the influx of players, who have made a TON of $$$, who will go ring chasing in Miami and take far less money. I said it back then this will ruin the league faster than any superstar tandems forming or behind-the-scenes scheming by players to get their way.
When you start altering the economic balance like this, you have trouble. Meanwhile, some of the inept or less-desirable franchises not only have trouble keeping their players and/or keeping them happy, but they end up paying top dollar/over market value to bring in other players. It would be different if it was like MLB for a few years where the Yankees just outbid everyone. However, this is worse...
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jul 10, 2012 10:03pm
Jordo will try very hard to convince you otherwise that this is GREAT for the NBA.Azubuike24;1222925 wrote:This is what we talked about when LeBron chose Miami. It wasn't the big 3. It wasn't LeBron and Wade. It was the influx of players, who have made a TON of $$$, who will go ring chasing in Miami and take far less money. I said it back then this will ruin the league faster than any superstar tandems forming or behind-the-scenes scheming by players to get their way.
When you start altering the economic balance like this, you have trouble. Meanwhile, some of the inept or less-desirable franchises not only have trouble keeping their players and/or keeping them happy, but they end up paying top dollar/over market value to bring in other players. It would be different if it was like MLB for a few years where the Yankees just outbid everyone. However, this is worse...
What a joke.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jul 10, 2012 10:04pm
All the good players on 2 teams is great for the league... Who cares about the other 27 teams?
/jordo'd
/jordo'd
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jul 10, 2012 10:06pm
Hornets will match Phoenixs offer to Eric Gordon.
As an EJ fan, thank God. Will be much more fun to watch the young Hornets (EJ, Davis and Rivers) develope than see him go to another shitty team. First Clippers, then Hornets and then Suns lol.
As an EJ fan, thank God. Will be much more fun to watch the young Hornets (EJ, Davis and Rivers) develope than see him go to another shitty team. First Clippers, then Hornets and then Suns lol.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jul 10, 2012 10:11pm
I tried to rep you, but I can't now. I hope you didn't get infracted for this post, because that would be a complete joke.hoops23;1222942 wrote:All the good players on 2 teams is great for the league... Who cares about the other 27 teams?
/jordo'd
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jul 10, 2012 10:14pm
They need to have individual salary floors.Azubuike24;1222925 wrote:This is what we talked about when LeBron chose Miami. It wasn't the big 3. It wasn't LeBron and Wade. It was the influx of players, who have made a TON of $$$, who will go ring chasing in Miami and take far less money. I said it back then this will ruin the league faster than any superstar tandems forming or behind-the-scenes scheming by players to get their way.
When you start altering the economic balance like this, you have trouble. Meanwhile, some of the inept or less-desirable franchises not only have trouble keeping their players and/or keeping them happy, but they end up paying top dollar/over market value to bring in other players. It would be different if it was like MLB for a few years where the Yankees just outbid everyone. However, this is worse...
If you want to make the big bucks now, you can't go ring chasin and sign for less later.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jul 11, 2012 12:03am
I imagine the Lakers would prefer Howard re-sign instead of resign.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jul 11, 2012 4:22am
http://mobile.fearthesword.com/2012/7/8/3145996/kyrie-irving-you-are-ridiculous
Kyrie making a big impression at USA camp
Kyrie making a big impression at USA camp