Archive Random NBA Chatter (2013-2014)

Pick6

Posts: 14,946

Sep 23, 2013 8:46pm

Figured I would start this since training camp begins at the end of this week. Some random news...

NBA planning nickname jerseys
Stupid idea. Im sure Tiernan will love it.

30 teams in 30 days (reddit)

Paul George about to sign an extension

ICYMI: The corpse of Michael Beasley signed with the Heat

Shaq purchases ownership in Kings for whatever reason

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friendfromlowry

Posts: 6,239

Sep 23, 2013 9:05pm

The Cavs (hopeful) journey back to the playoffs will be a bright spot in a season otherwise overrun by "omg where is Lebron gonna go next!!!11"

Tigerfan00

Posts: 3,427

Sep 23, 2013 9:06pm

What is Lamar Kardashian up to?

robj55

Posts: 9,511

Sep 23, 2013 9:08pm

The rich get richer with Miami signing Beasley. Pat Riley seems to make all the right moves.

Tigerfan00

Posts: 3,427

Sep 23, 2013 9:09pm

friendfromlowry;1506158 wrote:The Cavs (hopeful) journey back to the playoffs will be a bright spot in a season otherwise overrun by "omg where is Lebron gonna go next!!!11"

I honestly think the Lakers will clear the books for Lebron. This is Kobe's last year of his contract.

Midstate01

Posts: 14,766

Sep 23, 2013 9:22pm

I don't think lebron would like following Kobe. I don't necessarily think its a sure thing he goes back to Cleveland; but a lot mkre likely than going to LA imo

wildcats20

Posts: 27,794

Sep 23, 2013 9:24pm

Lakers management has gone on record saying they don't believe they have any shot at landing Bron.

robj55

Posts: 9,511

Sep 23, 2013 9:30pm

Yeah Lebron is not going to go somewhere where he is second fiddle, even though he's the best player in the world.

Trueblue23

Posts: 7,463

Sep 23, 2013 9:31pm

I don't see him leaving Miami, unless he goes back to Cleveland.

With that said... Miami is fucked $$$ wise

robj55

Posts: 9,511

Sep 23, 2013 9:32pm

Would like to see him go back to Cleveland and win a few titles, hard to leave that situation down there though.

Midstate01

Posts: 14,766

Sep 23, 2013 9:36pm

I think it'd be really really tough for him to leave Miami if they win another title. Leave with the chance to defend a 3 peat? Just seems unlikely.

robj55

Posts: 9,511

Sep 23, 2013 9:39pm

Midstate01;1506173 wrote:I think it'd be really really tough for him to leave Miami if they win another title. Leave with the chance to defend a 3 peat? Just seems unlikely.

Agreed but what is their cap situation like after this year? May not be able to keep the core intact. From what I understand the Cavs cap situation is in good shape.

Midstate01

Posts: 14,766

Sep 23, 2013 9:54pm

Its not good but I think all of the big 3 can opt out. Or gotta think. Miami would do whatever to give Kenton the max and get rid of whoever it took to do it.

Laley23

Posts: 29,506

Sep 23, 2013 10:54pm

If wade and bosh have years like they just did, I don't see anyway they don't take the player option...because there is no way they will get max money of they don't. They would be leaving too much money on the table by opting out.

robj55

Posts: 9,511

Sep 23, 2013 10:56pm

Laley23;1506221 wrote:If wade and bosh have years like they just did, I don't see anyway they don't take the player option...because there is no way they will get max money of they don't. They would be leaving too much money on the table by opting out.

Wade actually had a great year, career high from the field I believe.

Laley23

Posts: 29,506

Sep 23, 2013 10:58pm

robj55;1506223 wrote:Wade actually had a great year, career high from the field I believe.

Wasn't he injured a lot though?

robj55

Posts: 9,511

Sep 23, 2013 11:09pm

Laley23;1506225 wrote:Wasn't he injured a lot though?

Towards the end of the year, during the season he was mostly healthy if I remember correctly.

Azubuike24

Posts: 15,933

Sep 23, 2013 11:39pm

One of the big stories is who will get the best lottery odds.

Philadelphia? Milwaukee? Orlando?

I'm thinking it definitely comes from the East, if not the 3 or 4 worst teams considering the really bad WC teams from last year should be improved enough and the top end of the EC is also going to just crush the bottom teams.

Pick6

Posts: 14,946

Sep 23, 2013 11:53pm

what about LA? I dont know about best lottery odds, but seriously think they will be BAD.

like_that

Posts: 26,625

Sep 24, 2013 7:21am

It only took one post before the Lebron talk began LOL. Since he isn't on the cavs I actually hope espn drowns us in the "OMG where is he going" coverage. The Miami heat "fans" deserve it. Actually they prob won't give a fuck.

Rotinaj

Posts: 7,699

Sep 24, 2013 8:08am

robj55;1506161 wrote:The rich get richer with Miami signing Beasley. Pat Riley seems to make all the right moves.

Beasley is a headcase who isn't even very good.

SportsAndLady

Posts: 35,632

Sep 24, 2013 8:28am

like_that;1506287 wrote:It only took one post before the Lebron talk began LOL. Since he isn't on the cavs I actually hope espn drowns us in the "OMG where is he going" coverage. The Miami heat "fans" deserve it. Actually they prob won't give a fuck.

Yeah I highly doubt they give a fuck. SMH

SportsAndLady

Posts: 35,632

Sep 24, 2013 8:28am

Rotinaj;1506298 wrote:Beasley is a headcase who isn't even very good.

This

SportsAndLady

Posts: 35,632

Sep 24, 2013 8:29am

I am very excited to watch the Cavs. They should be pretty exciting this year and be in most games. Hoping for a playoff berth. Preferably 5-6th.

Although it is tempting to tank ONE more season, get the #1 pick, and take Andrew Wiggins...

GoChiefs

Posts: 16,754

Sep 24, 2013 8:43am

like_that;1506287 wrote:It only took one post before the Lebron talk began LOL. Since he isn't on the cavs I actually hope espn drowns us in the "OMG where is he going" coverage. The Miami heat "fans" deserve it. Actually they prob won't give a fuck.

'Bron brought 2 more rings to the Heat. I'm good with that. If he stays in Miami great, but I honestly wouldn't be upset if he left and went back to Cleveland. Cleveland deserves a damn championship and I'd love to see him bring one to Cleveland.