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                                                                gport_tennis
                                                                            
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                                Jul 3, 2013 9:44am
                            
                        Azubuike24;1467240 wrote:I think it's a great trade for the Suns. The Clippers, for their current situation, it's a really solid move. The Bucks? Eh.
Why is it a bad trade for the bucks. I think its really good, they got two pics out of a guy who was leaving anyways
 
                                                                ohiobucks1
                                                                            
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                                Jul 3, 2013 9:54am
                            
                        There is literally not a single FA I want more. Including Howard.Crimson streak;1467330 wrote:. Should free up pekovic.
 
                                                                Crimson streak
                                                                            
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                                Jul 3, 2013 10:58am
                            
                        ohiobucks1;1467336 wrote:There is literally not a single FA I want more. Including Howard.
Agreed. Our biggest problem will be Portland. Lets hope Howard goes to Houston and asik traded to Portland
 
                                                                ohiobucks1
                                                                            
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                                Jul 3, 2013 3:51pm
                            
                        
                                [h=3]Spurs no longer an option for Oden?  [/h]July, 3, 2013
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By Nick Borges | ESPN.com

The San Antonio Spurs have been listed as a possible landing spot for Greg Oden, however they're probably out of the mix after coming to terms withTiago Splitter.
From Dan McCarney of the San Antonio Express-News: "The Oden rumors are intriguing and all, but with Tim Duncan, Splitter, Boris Diaw and Aron Baynes all on board, all that history, I just don't see the need."
While a bunch of teams have been mentioned, Oden will likely chose to sign with either theCleveland Cavaliers or Miami Heat.
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By Nick Borges | ESPN.com

The San Antonio Spurs have been listed as a possible landing spot for Greg Oden, however they're probably out of the mix after coming to terms withTiago Splitter.
From Dan McCarney of the San Antonio Express-News: "The Oden rumors are intriguing and all, but with Tim Duncan, Splitter, Boris Diaw and Aron Baynes all on board, all that history, I just don't see the need."
While a bunch of teams have been mentioned, Oden will likely chose to sign with either theCleveland Cavaliers or Miami Heat.
 
                                                                Fly4Fun
                                                                            
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                                Jul 3, 2013 3:56pm
                            
                        
                                Great news for the Cavs.  Oden would be a great get as he has a lot of potential but his price tag will be low.  I would enjoy being able to watch him play again assuming he is able to shake the injury curse.
                            
                         
                                                                ohiobucks1
                                                                            
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                                Jul 3, 2013 4:10pm
                            
                        Agreed 100%. Cheap and if he stays healthy could be an all star... He wont stay healthy, but even half a season with him could propel us and keep Andy healthier.Fly4Fun;1467566 wrote:Great news for the Cavs. Oden would be a great get as he has a lot of potential but his price tag will be low. I would enjoy being able to watch him play again assuming he is able to shake the injury curse.
 
                                                                robj55
                                                                            
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                                Jul 3, 2013 5:23pm
                            
                        
                                9 mill a year for Thiago Splitter? Hard to second guess the Spurs but that seems like way too much.
                            
                         
                                                                robj55
                                                                            
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                                Jul 3, 2013 5:24pm
                            
                        
                                Seems like it could come down to deciding between the Cavs and Heat for Oden.
                            
                         
                                                                Azubuike24
                                                                            
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                                Jul 3, 2013 5:45pm
                            
                        
                                Brad Stevens stuns people, leaves Butler to coach Boston Celtics.
http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2013-14/releases/20130703gp8h85
                        http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2013-14/releases/20130703gp8h85
 
                                                                wildcats20
                                                                            
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                                Jul 3, 2013 5:46pm
                            
                        Azubuike24;1467607 wrote:Brad Stevens stuns people, leaves Butler to coach Boston Celtics.
http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2013-14/releases/20130703gp8h85
Holy wtf?
 
                                                                Ironman92
                                                                            
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                                Jul 3, 2013 5:47pm
                            
                        Azubuike24;1467607 wrote:Brad Stevens stuns people, leaves Butler to coach Boston Celtics.
http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2013-14/releases/20130703gp8h85
Surprises me!
 
                                                                Ironman92
                                                                            
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                                Jul 3, 2013 5:47pm
                            
                        robj55;1467599 wrote:9 mill a year for Thiago Splitter? Hard to second guess the Spurs but that seems like way too much.
Way too much IMO
 
                                                                robj55
                                                                            
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                                Jul 3, 2013 5:49pm
                            
                        
                                Talk about out of left field with Stevens to the C's.
                            
                         
                                                                wildcats20
                                                                            
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                                Jul 3, 2013 5:49pm
                            
                        Ironman92;1467611 wrote:Way too much IMO
I agree.
 
                                                                Iliketurtles
                                                                            
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                                Jul 3, 2013 5:49pm
                            
                        
                                Damn just heard about the Stevens thing... Crazy.
                            
                         
                                                                Commander of Awesome
                                                                            
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                                Jul 3, 2013 5:54pm
                            
                        
                                Think this is florida Billy Donovan type situation?
                            
                         
                                                                GOONx19
                                                                            
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                                Jul 3, 2013 5:56pm
                            
                        
                                Wow, big.
                            
                         
                                                                Ironman92
                                                                            
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                                Jul 3, 2013 5:58pm
                            
                        Commander of Awesome;1467618 wrote:Think this is florida Billy Donovan type situation?
Yep.....
 
                                                                Azubuike24
                                                                            
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                                Jul 3, 2013 5:59pm
                            
                        Who knows, but did he consult Rick Pitino first? I remember when he left a cushy gig for the Celtics...Commander of Awesome;1467618 wrote:Think this is florida Billy Donovan type situation?
 
                                                                robj55
                                                                            
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                                Jul 3, 2013 5:59pm
                            
                        
                                Brad Stevens can coach his ass off but can he manage NBA egos? Will players respect him enough for it to matter?
                            
                         
                                                                Crimson streak
                                                                            
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                                Jul 3, 2013 6:01pm
                            
                        
                                I really didn't see that coming at all
                            
                         
                                                                Ironman92
                                                                            
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                                Jul 3, 2013 6:02pm
                            
                        robj55;1467623 wrote:Brad Stevens can coach his ass off but can he manage NBA egos? Will players respect him enough for it to matter?
He definitely can.
 
                                                                osu45804
                                                                            
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                                Jul 3, 2013 6:05pm
                            
                        
                                For the past week all I kept hearing was Celtics were high on Brett Brown, a coach on the Spurs staff.... This Brad Stevens situation came out of nowhere, Interesting to see how this works. I guess if we're going in rebuilding mode they might as well start w/ someone new as well
                            
                         
                                                                Azubuike24
                                                                            
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                                Jul 3, 2013 6:06pm
                            
                        
                                Here's the thing.  The Celts now probably look to completely gut the roster of anything valuable.  Rondo goes on the block.  They start stocking picks for next year, allowing them to add 4 or 5 guys in the draft.  Stevens, given the situation, will not at ALL be judged on W/L record until 2015 at the earliest.  He will basically get 2 years of an excuse to be terrible, adapt to the NBA game and is probably going to be making 4-6M a year doing so.  Knowing that if he completely falls on his face, he can return to college (ala Calipari, Pitino, Saban, Spurrier) and rise to the very top again, how could he pass up the offer?
                            
                        
                                        
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                                                                MontyBrunswick
                                                                    
                                Jul 3, 2013 6:09pm
                            
                        I really really doubt it. Can you picture Stevens coaching Rondo? I sure can't.Ironman92;1467625 wrote:He definitely can.