Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Feb 25, 2016 5:02pm
Commander of Awesome;1783307 wrote:Highroller, the NBA thread is closed now?
My bad, should be good now
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Feb 25, 2016 5:35pm
: thumbup:: thumbup:HighRoller74;1783311 wrote:My bad, should be good now
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Feb 26, 2016 8:32am
I really don't get this unless it's to safeguard from someone getting injured.sleeper;1783308 wrote:JJ will be a Cav. That is the chatter.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Feb 26, 2016 8:51am
Why don't you get it?BR1986FB;1783373 wrote:I really don't get this unless it's to safeguard from someone getting injured.
He's a good defender. We have no legit starting wing, next to LeBron. Shump, jr, mo, delly are all better off the bench.
A lineup of Kyrie, Joe, Lebron, love, and TT to finish a game? Yes please.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Feb 26, 2016 9:05am
I don't get it because he is likely going to cut into Shump (their best defender) or JR's (one of their hottest players) minutes.ZWICK 4 PREZ;1783376 wrote:Why don't you get it?
He's a good defender. We have no legit starting wing, next to LeBron. Shump, jr, mo, delly are all better off the bench.
A lineup of Kyrie, Joe, Lebron, love, and TT to finish a game? Yes please.
He's also known as "Iso Joe", which Lue is trying to get away from. Good player, but don't get the fit for what they are trying to do unless, as I said, it's to safeguard against injury. Would've loved to have him last year, as an insurance policy, in the Finals, but I don't see how Lue is going to juggle minutes.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Feb 26, 2016 9:10am
I don't see how anybody can't like the idea of JJ coming off the bench and playing against the 2s.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Feb 26, 2016 9:49am
You really think he's just gonna go ISO like he is on the Nets?BR1986FB;1783378 wrote:I don't get it because he is likely going to cut into Shump (their best defender) or JR's (one of their hottest players) minutes.
He's also known as "Iso Joe", which Lue is trying to get away from. Good player, but don't get the fit for what they are trying to do unless, as I said, it's to safeguard against injury. Would've loved to have him last year, as an insurance policy, in the Finals, but I don't see how Lue is going to juggle minutes.
Lebron would kick his ass off the team before his ass hit the bench.
They'll find a way To make him "fit" and it won't be Joe Johnson going ISO over Lebron and kyrie lol
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Feb 26, 2016 9:56am
BR1986FB;1783378 wrote:I don't get it because he is likely going to cut into Shump (their best defender) or JR's (one of their hottest players) minutes.
He's also known as "Iso Joe", which Lue is trying to get away from. Good player, but don't get the fit for what they are trying to do unless, as I said, it's to safeguard against injury. Would've loved to have him last year, as an insurance policy, in the Finals, but I don't see how Lue is going to juggle minutes.
He'd cut into Jr's minutes because hes JR except he can defend and drive. He's "iso joe" because hes on terrible teams and he has to be.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Feb 26, 2016 10:04am
We have two roster spots and we will get him for less than $1M a year. He provides some scoring off the bench and can hit 3 point shots at a greater clip than almost anyone on the team.BR1986FB;1783373 wrote:I really don't get this unless it's to safeguard from someone getting injured.
I think he's worth $1M.
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Feb 26, 2016 10:19am
He would likely take some minutes away from Shump/Delly/Smith/RJ/ LBJ. All of which should be playing fewer minutes to stay healthy/fresh as is, especially LBJ. 3-4 minutes from all of them would give him 15-20 a night which would be perfect.BR1986FB;1783378 wrote:I don't get it because he is likely going to cut into Shump (their best defender) or JR's (one of their hottest players) minutes.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Feb 26, 2016 10:44am
I get that part. Just trying to figure out how Lue's going to dish out minutes and keep everyone happy.sleeper;1783391 wrote:We have two roster spots and we will get him for less than $1M a year. He provides some scoring off the bench and can hit 3 point shots at a greater clip than almost anyone on the team.
I think he's worth $1M.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Feb 26, 2016 10:53am
Lebron will get less minutes. I know we need Lebron but I'd rather have him rest more during the regular season and take a few games off while still giving the Cavs a good chance to win.BR1986FB;1783400 wrote:I get that part. Just trying to figure out how Lue's going to dish out minutes and keep everyone happy.
Love is supposed to be doing that but without LBJ, Love is straight garbage.
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Feb 26, 2016 11:18am
delly shouldn't be playing at all...HighRoller74;1783394 wrote:He would likely take some minutes away from Shump/Delly/Smith/RJ/ LBJ. All of which should be playing fewer minutes to stay healthy/fresh as is, especially LBJ. 3-4 minutes from all of them would give him 15-20 a night which would be perfect.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Feb 26, 2016 11:55am
Speaking of just absolute shit articles, http://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/lebron-james-cleveland-cavaliers-brooklyn-nets-joe-johnson-022516
Headline:
[h=1]Will Johnson's buyout lead to the downfall of LeBron's Cavaliers?[/h]
LOL
Headline:
[h=1]Will Johnson's buyout lead to the downfall of LeBron's Cavaliers?[/h]
LOL
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Feb 26, 2016 11:56am
Uh no. Delly is a good 2nd teamer.slingshot4ever;1783408 wrote:delly shouldn't be playing at all...
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Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Feb 26, 2016 12:30pm
Lol what? Delly has been awesome this year. As for joe Johnson, you obviously haven't watched him play this year. He has looked to pass to Lopez and others instead of being an ISO player. He's not the same joe Johnson of the past he's more of a spot up shooter/facilitator than an ISO player. And the big thing with jj is we match up so much better with him against GS.slingshot4ever;1783408 wrote:delly shouldn't be playing at all...
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Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Feb 26, 2016 12:58pm
Twitter sources say Heat the frontrunner for Joe Johnson but as we've seen, you never lock it in until contracts are signed.
Lovejoy1984
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Feb 26, 2016 1:06pm
Especially considering Broussard is the main one reporting this lol
Lovejoy1984
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Feb 26, 2016 1:13pm
Also, if he signs with the Heat it's obvious he doesn't want to play for a championship caliber team.
Crimson streak
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Feb 26, 2016 1:21pm
If he goes to the heat oh well fuck him guess he wants to get knocked out of the playoffs early. We're still going to roll the east whether JJ comes here or not
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Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Feb 26, 2016 1:26pm
Not sure why the Heat would sign him. That would put them back in the repeater tax which they tried successfully to get out of in the trade deadline.
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Feb 26, 2016 1:30pm
Was thinking that as well. Especially considering they want to make a run at Durant next year.Commander of Awesome;1783445 wrote:Not sure why the Heat would sign him. That would put them back in the repeater tax which they tried successfully to get out of in the trade deadline.
Benny The Jet
Posts: 2,987
Feb 26, 2016 2:21pm
What would the point of JJ be for the Heat? They weren't a contender to begin with, and now especially without Bosh. I'd try to improve my draft stock if I were them (not that I really think JJ will add many/any wins to the team)
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Feb 26, 2016 3:06pm
Miami it is, according to The Vertical. Which is Woj's new site on Yahoo.
Benny The Jet
Posts: 2,987
Feb 26, 2016 3:21pm
Only thing I can think of is he wants a more prominent roll, which he wouldn't have gotten with us.
Anyways..should be a fun one tonight. Raptors seem to give us trouble at there place lately...especially Lowry.
Anyways..should be a fun one tonight. Raptors seem to give us trouble at there place lately...especially Lowry.