Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jun 28, 2017 6:12pm
Nope, just my thoughts in general. I don't think this makes the Rockets any more of a title contender. The rockets gave up a lot for CP3, and I expect it to net them nothing, solid move for the Clipps, they got a haul for a guy who was going to walk.Laley23;1860656 wrote:Was that meant for me?
As currently structured I'd agree. They add PG, different story, which is what my post was about.
Also, just lol at Doc. According to twitter, CP3 was frustrated when NYK tried to trade them melo and he wouldn't do it bc it included his son.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Jun 28, 2017 8:18pm
Agreed with CoA. We'll see what PG ends up doing but there isn't much realistically the Spurs, Rockets, Celtics can do that will give them a chance against GSW.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 29, 2017 10:56am
I don't know man, Isaiah Thomas all defense NBA would likely shut down Durantfriendfromlowry;1860683 wrote:Agreed with CoA. We'll see what PG ends up doing but there isn't much realistically the Spurs, Rockets, Celtics can do that will give them a chance against GSW.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Jun 30, 2017 2:51pm
Free agency starts tonight. Wonder who the ridiculous 12:01am signing will be like Mozgov last year
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Jun 30, 2017 8:02pm
You guys reading all this "Kyrie to Utah" shit?
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Jun 30, 2017 8:22pm
Yeah. Utah just traded for Rubio so I doubt that's happening now.ernest_t_bass;1861030 wrote:You guys reading all this "Kyrie to Utah" shit?
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friendfromlowry
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Jun 30, 2017 9:53pm
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jun 30, 2017 9:54pm
If the Wolves land Lowry or Teague they might become a legit top 5 team.
PG to OKC. Probably only getting him for 1 year, but worth the gamble if all you have to give up is Sabonis and Oladipo.
PG to OKC. Probably only getting him for 1 year, but worth the gamble if all you have to give up is Sabonis and Oladipo.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Jun 30, 2017 9:56pm
So in the end the Pacers get Sabonis and Oladipo........
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jun 30, 2017 9:57pm
Marc Stein already reporting Teague to Minnesota. Teague/Wiggins/Butler/Dieng/Towns is a hell of a starting 5.Mulva;1861040 wrote:If the Wolves land Lowry or Teague they might become a legit top 5 team.
PG to OKC. Probably only getting him for 1 year, but worth the gamble if all you have to give up is Sabonis and Oladipo.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 30, 2017 10:18pm
Teague is trash imo. Doesn't move the needle at all, but a good starting 5. I wouldn't go as far to say this makes them a top 5 team though.Mulva;1861042 wrote:Marc Stein already reporting Teague to Minnesota. Teague/Wiggins/Butler/Dieng/Towns is a hell of a starting 5.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jun 30, 2017 11:37pm
They might not have the depth to be top 5, but I think they definitely fall somewhere from 5-8 on paper. But that actually might not even put them top 5 in the west.like_that;1861044 wrote:Teague is trash imo. Doesn't move the needle at all, but a good starting 5. I wouldn't go as far to say this makes them a top 5 team though.
In my opinion its Warriors, Cavs, Spurs, Rockets as a definite top 4. After that some combo of Jazz, Thunder, Celtics, and Wolves.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Jul 1, 2017 12:05am
If Hayward doesn't return you can take the Jazz off that list.
ernest_t_bass
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Jul 1, 2017 9:09am
ernest_t_bass
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Jul 1, 2017 9:09am
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jul 3, 2017 6:21pm
"Durant passed on his maximum of $34.65 million and was expected to re-sign for $31.5 million, which represents a 20 percent raise from his 16-17 salary. Now, Durant could go even lower with his salary, perhaps as low as $28 million or $25 million. Durant's decision to pass on his maximum allowable salary helped the Warriors re-sign Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston. Durant's generosity will reduce the Warriors' tax bill."
This is some bullshit.
This is some bullshit.
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superman
Posts: 3,582
Jul 3, 2017 6:35pm
He should be pissed at Curry but he's a beta bitch.Commander of Awesome;1861263 wrote:"Durant passed on his maximum of $34.65 million and was expected to re-sign for $31.5 million, which represents a 20 percent raise from his 16-17 salary. Now, Durant could go even lower with his salary, perhaps as low as $28 million or $25 million. Durant's decision to pass on his maximum allowable salary helped the Warriors re-sign Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston. Durant's generosity will reduce the Warriors' tax bill."
This is some bullshit.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jul 3, 2017 6:36pm
Why? GSW could have paid them both Max deals and go into the luxury tax. He's giving the GSW's checkbook a break. It makes no sense.superman;1861264 wrote:He should be pissed at Curry but he's a beta bitch.
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Al Bundy
Posts: 4,180
Jul 3, 2017 6:51pm
He did it to help them sign other players. He has more money than he ever needs. I wish LeBron would take this approach.Commander of Awesome;1861265 wrote:Why? GSW could have paid them both Max deals and go into the luxury tax. He's giving the GSW's checkbook a break. It makes no sense.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jul 3, 2017 6:56pm
He already did with the heat. He is a committee member of the NBPA (former VP), so it's kinda hard to be doing that.Al Bundy;1861270 wrote:He did it to help them sign other players. He has more money than he ever needs. I wish LeBron would take this approach.
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Al Bundy
Posts: 4,180
Jul 3, 2017 8:28pm
With his Nike money, he could easily take less and not miss it. I get taking the max when you are young, but the guy is worth hundreds of millions of dollars. When he goes into whining mode in February that they can't make roster moves, just remember how he handled this compared to others.like_that;1861271 wrote:He already did with the heat. He is a committee member of the NBPA (former VP), so it's kinda hard to be doing that.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Jul 3, 2017 9:19pm
Love should be the one taking a pay cut
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superman
Posts: 3,582
Jul 3, 2017 9:46pm
Why? Because he and Curry both could have signed for 34.5 million and saved them more money than Durant taking 31.5 and Curry taking 40.Commander of Awesome;1861265 wrote:Why? GSW could have paid them both Max deals and go into the luxury tax. He's giving the GSW's checkbook a break. It makes no sense.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jul 4, 2017 4:28am
I don't get how the players are ok with this? They fight for money, then a guy takes less than max. The union should be pissed at him. They usually don't let players take significantly less than the most they were offered, unless the fit/city isn't the desired place.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jul 4, 2017 4:30am
Has nothing to do with that, and everything to do with maximizing your worth for thennion, and the lesser players. Durant probably didn't make any friends with this, but nobody will say it publicly. It's just not something players usually do.Al Bundy;1861282 wrote:With his Nike money, he could easily take less and not miss it. I get taking the max when you are young, but the guy is worth hundreds of millions of dollars. When he goes into whining mode in February that they can't make roster moves, just remember how he handled this compared to others.