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Post by mrShowtime on Jun 19, 2017 8:52:26 GMT -5
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Post by mrShowtime on Jun 19, 2017 10:33:28 GMT -5
Either Paul George has received a verbal commitment from Westbrook, Chris Paul, or one of those guys that they're all going to join forces on the Lakers in 2018, or he's an idiot.
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Post by Pain662 on Jun 19, 2017 10:54:42 GMT -5
Either Paul George has received a verbal commitment from Westbrook, Chris Paul, or one of those guys that they're all going to join forces on the Lakers in 2018, or he's an idiot. There's a reason a lot go broke. Some really aren't that bright.
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Post by bbills on Jun 19, 2017 11:37:02 GMT -5
Me and dad. Happy Father's Day dad we trust you.
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Post by quikdrummer on Jun 19, 2017 14:14:59 GMT -5
Me and dad. Happy Father's Day dad we trust you. Ha
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Post by mrShowtime on Jun 19, 2017 15:58:23 GMT -5
@wojverticalnba Sources: Chicago’s price for Jimmy Butler remains elevated, but Minnesota has assets and interest. Sides made preliminary contact this week.
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Post by mrShowtime on Jun 19, 2017 15:59:58 GMT -5
According to Mike Fisher, the Mavs are holding internal discussions about making a trade offer to the Wolves for Ricky Rubio. Dallas is in the market for a point guard and are expected to make a run at signing one this summer.
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Post by mrShowtime on Jun 19, 2017 16:28:17 GMT -5
The Cleveland Cavaliers are attempting to acquire Jimmy Butler and are assembling a multi-team trade to acquire him from the Chicago Bulls.
Butler is also receiving interest from the Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics.
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Post by tadster00 on Jun 19, 2017 17:25:42 GMT -5
I think Paul George is saying he's going to go to the Lakers next season, and saying it right now is because he wants to see what free agents this offseason to go to the Lakers
Basically telling the Lakers "prepare the way for me"
I think as a coach of any other team, I'm not sure I'd want him as he'd only have one foot in the locker room. Unless he's playing for a legit contender. I actually think he'd be a decent fit in Houston, though I'm not sure how it'd happen.
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Post by tadster00 on Jun 19, 2017 19:49:56 GMT -5
David Griffin is out as Cavs GM. Apparently Dan Gilbert is in talks with Chauncey Billups to take over the position
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Post by mrShowtime on Jun 19, 2017 22:16:54 GMT -5
David Griffin is out as Cavs GM. Apparently Dan Gilbert is in talks with Chauncey Billups to take over the position That's a lot of pressure for a rookie GM. Chauncey would be smart to stay away.
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Post by mrShowtime on Jun 19, 2017 22:36:02 GMT -5
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Post by bbills on Jun 19, 2017 23:11:52 GMT -5
Why does this feel like Bullish? it seems like nothing happens in Cleveland without James knowing about it..
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Post by bbills on Jun 19, 2017 23:33:30 GMT -5
chad Ford: Sounds like Lakers are dangling D’Angelo Russell in effort to get another Top 12 pick. Luke Kennard & Zach Collins appear to be targets – via Twitter chadfordinsider
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Post by bbills on Jun 19, 2017 23:34:36 GMT -5
Lebron planting seed so he can bolt after next season
David Griffin’s departure as Cavaliers’ general manager was “a shock” to star forward LeBron James, who can leave as a free agent after next season and moves made now by owner Dan Gilbert will affect his decision. A source close to James told cleveland.com that “LeBron’s a player, Dan’s the boss, this was Dan’s decision,” but also that “LeBron does care about what the roster looks like.”
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Post by tadster00 on Jun 19, 2017 23:51:05 GMT -5
chad Ford: Sounds like Lakers are dangling D’Angelo Russell in effort to get another Top 12 pick. Luke Kennard & Zach Collins appear to be targets – via Twitter chadfordinsider While Kennard was a good scorer last year, and a great shooter, his defense is probably the worst I've ever seen from any Duke player. Ever. His role will literally be like Steve Novak. I'll be happy for him if he's better than that, but I just don't see his college game translating well at all
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Post by tadster00 on Jun 19, 2017 23:59:02 GMT -5
I hope he leaves
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Post by bbills on Jun 20, 2017 0:06:11 GMT -5
chad Ford: Sounds like Lakers are dangling D’Angelo Russell in effort to get another Top 12 pick. Luke Kennard & Zach Collins appear to be targets – via Twitter chadfordinsider While Kennard was a good scorer last year, and a great shooter, his defense is probably the worst I've ever seen from any Duke player. Ever. His role will literally be like Steve Novak. I'll be happy for him if he's better than that, but I just don't see his college game translating well at all You really hated last years duke team. I don't think you've said one good thing about them.
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Post by tadster00 on Jun 20, 2017 0:26:45 GMT -5
While Kennard was a good scorer last year, and a great shooter, his defense is probably the worst I've ever seen from any Duke player. Ever. His role will literally be like Steve Novak. I'll be happy for him if he's better than that, but I just don't see his college game translating well at all You really hated last years duke team. I don't think you've said one good thing about them. Lol they were such a huge disappointment after having the #1 class! Giles was a HUGE disappointment, regardless of previous injuries. Grayson Allen went all spoiled douchebag. Tatum didn't get going until late, but he's the real deal offensively. My favorite player this year was probably Frank Jackson because he was all heart and played D. And he went into the draft after one year. Definitely didn't expect that. I'd be incredibly surprised if he makes an NBA rotation any time soon(3-4 years min.) BTW, I still think Grayson Allen is going to have a solid NBA career. He can score at every level of the court. I hope he goes off next year.
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Post by tadster00 on Jun 20, 2017 0:28:39 GMT -5
2018 draft note: Duke had a PG graduate a year early and join the team two seasons ago by the name of Derryk Thornton. Played his freshman year at 17-18yo and transferred to USC. Watch out for this guy. He sat out this year due to transportation rules. I was pissed Duke lost him. He reminds me so much of Kyrie Irving and is an even more dynamic athlete. Not as great of a finisher, but the handles are there and the shot is there. Dark horse to be a lottery pick next year that nobody knows about
Tell me you've never seen Kyrie make all of these plays. Most of these highlights were the summer after his sophomore year of HS
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Post by mrShowtime on Jun 20, 2017 9:10:43 GMT -5
Windhorst says that Griffin had a deal in place to send KLove to PHX for the #4 and was already shopping the new pick when he got fired.
I guarantee he was going to turn that into either Jimmy Butler or Paul George.
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Post by mrShowtime on Jun 20, 2017 9:14:38 GMT -5
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Post by mrShowtime on Jun 20, 2017 9:32:44 GMT -5
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Post by mrShowtime on Jun 20, 2017 9:35:01 GMT -5
Also not a joke:
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Post by mrShowtime on Jun 20, 2017 10:20:36 GMT -5
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Post by Pain662 on Jun 20, 2017 10:30:08 GMT -5
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Post by Pain662 on Jun 20, 2017 10:31:37 GMT -5
Why does this feel like Bullish? it seems like nothing happens in Cleveland without James knowing about it.. Lebron wasn't consulted but was informed of Gilbert's plans with Griffin.
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Post by mrShowtime on Jun 20, 2017 10:39:11 GMT -5
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Post by mrShowtime on Jun 20, 2017 10:50:34 GMT -5
According to multiple sources in Cleveland, not only have Cavaliers players – including LeBron James and Kyrie Irving – been reaching out to Butler directly and through back channels over the last five days to gauge his interest, but those players liked what they heard back from the Bulls’ three-time All-Star.
One of the sources indicated that Butler would even push his front office to get the deal done, which is a huge change of direction for Butler, who has told both general manager Gar Forman and vice president of basketball operations John Paxson numerous times over the last year that he didn’t want to be traded.
But that was before the Eastern Conference powerhouse Cavaliers became a possible destination.
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Post by Pain662 on Jun 20, 2017 11:38:04 GMT -5
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