Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Jul 3, 2014 4:55pm
Nope, NBA doesn't really allow that with the new CBA, they could be backloaded to an extent, but not a major amount. I'm not gonna do the research but I think it's only something like 10%. Now they could do some deal with the Rockets did with Asik/Lin where the cap figure is at like 8, but they are actually getting paid 15robj55;1632844 wrote:Couldn't they all take back loaded deals or no?
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KB0938
Posts: 900
Jul 3, 2014 4:57pm
Melo to la won't happen, horrible fit. Him in Chicago would be perfect, and he's fit in fine on defense. He's no Leonard on D obviously but he's not harden- esque either. His advanced defensive statistics back up that he's average on defense.
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Jul 3, 2014 5:01pm
Fuck that. Did he score 19pts a game on 55% shooting?KB0938;1632856 wrote:Melo to la won't happen, horrible fit. Him in Chicago would be perfect, and he's fit in fine on defense. He's no Leonard on D obviously but he's not harden- esque either. His advanced defensive statistics back up that he's average on defense.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jul 3, 2014 8:22pm
Lakers are offering Melo a max 4 year, $95 mil contract.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jul 3, 2014 8:26pm
Sorry make that $97 mil
@ramonashelburne: Lakers made it clear to Melo today they'd offer the maximum, 4-yr, $97mil contract they can, if he chose them.
@ramonashelburne: Lakers made it clear to Melo today they'd offer the maximum, 4-yr, $97mil contract they can, if he chose them.
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KB0938
Posts: 900
Jul 3, 2014 8:45pm
Hopefully he's smart enough to realize Chicago is much better if he wants a title and not another rebuilding project
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Jul 3, 2014 9:12pm
Any team that has the room is going to offer Melo Max if they think that's what he wants
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jul 3, 2014 11:01pm
You'd have to get around me first lolGOONx19;1632854 wrote:No one else is fighting the fight because it's a stupid fight. You are so ignorant of basketball statistics it is ridiculous. And when you get too far behind you just tell people that they don't play basketball so they can't be knowledgable. I will dunk on your dumb ass.
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Jul 3, 2014 11:13pm
Chris Kaman signed a 2yr/10m deal with the Trail Blazers, who now have 4/5 centers on their roster.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jul 4, 2014 4:14am
Cool f'ing story brah.robj55;1632871 wrote:You'd have to get around me first lol
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Jul 4, 2014 7:45am
IMO, Lebron wanted to see what the Heat could do initially. But no free agent has expressed a whole lot of interest in going there, and it sounds like Bosh wants a whole lot more money than he should get. So now his agent is arranging meetings with the Suns, Mavs, Cavs, etc. He, Carmelo, Gasol, and to a lesser extent Bosh seem to have several possible teams. I think they're all waiting for someone to make the first move, then they'll go from there.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Jul 4, 2014 9:37am
Looks like Houston will be going after bosh if they don't get melo. Offering bosh the max. Miami will be god awful this year if lebron and bosh leave. And who holds miami's first rd pick? The Cavs. lol
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jul 4, 2014 9:39am
Jeezzus, wonder what other moves that would enable them to make.wildcats20;1632865 wrote:Sorry make that $97 mil
@ramonashelburne: Lakers made it clear to Melo today they'd offer the maximum, 4-yr, $97mil contract they can, if he chose them.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Jul 4, 2014 9:42am
What, you mean the allure of playing with a Top 25 star isn't enough to keep things together there?Crimson streak;1632895 wrote:Looks like Houston will be going after bosh if they don't get melo. Offering bosh the max. Miami will be god awful this year if lebron and bosh leave. And who holds miami's first rd pick? The Cavs. lol
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jul 4, 2014 11:06am
It's top 10 protected, so hopefully they aren't too awful.Crimson streak;1632895 wrote:Looks like Houston will be going after bosh if they don't get melo. Offering bosh the max. Miami will be god awful this year if lebron and bosh leave. And who holds miami's first rd pick? The Cavs. lol
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jul 4, 2014 12:35pm
I think I saw it would leave like 8-9 mil plus the MLE or whatever.Commander of Awesome;1632896 wrote:Jeezzus, wonder what other moves that would enable them to make.
Which they would use on Pau(MLE) and then half of that other 8-9 to Swaggy P.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jul 4, 2014 12:46pm
I'm not closely following this stuff but am going back and forth a bit on twitter with a buddy who plays in college. He could not believe Pau Gasol would consider taking $10 million less a year to maybe go to the Thunder. I just told him he's made $133,000,000 for his career and already played 13 seasons....He just wants to win another at the end of his career and he has plenty for he lavish lifestyle.
Also realized that he's averaged as much $ per game over his career than I make in 3 years. Lol and also I would only have to teach for 2,700 years to reach what he's already made in his career.
Also realized that he's averaged as much $ per game over his career than I make in 3 years. Lol and also I would only have to teach for 2,700 years to reach what he's already made in his career.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jul 4, 2014 12:54pm
I think Pau also has a steady stream of income back in Spain from endorsements and what not. Going ring chasing at this point in his career is fine by me. Also, anything to get Kendrick Perkins off the floor.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jul 4, 2014 12:57pm
lol all of this.lhslep134;1632952 wrote:I think Pau also has a steady stream of income back in Spain from endorsements and what not. Going ring chasing at this point in his career is fine by me. Also, anything to get Kendrick Perkins off the floor.
Perk is so awful.
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Jul 4, 2014 7:04pm
Hawes to the Clips for 4y/23m.
Effectively ending their chase of LBJ.
Effectively ending their chase of LBJ.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Jul 5, 2014 12:10am
I''m sure the fans are devastated.Crimson streak;1632895 wrote:Looks like Houston will be going after bosh if they don't get melo. Offering bosh the max. Miami will be god awful this year if lebron and bosh leave. And who holds miami's first rd pick? The Cavs. lol
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Jul 6, 2014 10:16pm
Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard 23s
Cleveland has replaced Miami as my frontrunner to land LeBron James...
Cleveland has replaced Miami as my frontrunner to land LeBron James...
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jul 7, 2014 1:59pm
Melo has officially turned down the Bulls offer.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jul 7, 2014 2:00pm
I think Bosh accepts this Houston deal, which would mean Miami will have its hands full to keep LeBron.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jul 7, 2014 2:07pm
I agree.Laley23;1633566 wrote:I think Bosh accepts this Houston deal, which would mean Miami will have its hands full to keep LeBron.