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Post by mrShowtime on Jun 21, 2017 14:42:56 GMT -5
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Post by admiralfish on Jun 21, 2017 15:00:32 GMT -5
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Post by mrShowtime on Jun 21, 2017 15:05:44 GMT -5
I got the scoop on the Chauncey-Cavs connection.
Apparent, Dan Gilbert is a HUGE Pistons fan. Of course, Chauncey was a big part of the team that brought home the hardware in early part of the century. Before Gilbert's Quicken Loans was Quicken Loans, it was Big Rock Financial in Michigan. The main spokesman for Big Rock at the time? Chauncey Billups.
BOOM.
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Post by mrShowtime on Jun 21, 2017 15:07:43 GMT -5
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Post by admiralfish on Jun 21, 2017 15:19:23 GMT -5
Lukers of course the biggest winners so far but that deal was a major win for the nets too. I'm gonna err on the side that this wakes wussell up and hell become the star envisioned over the next couple years.
Atlanta is FAIL but I really like that pickup for charlotte. 7 minutes a quarter of dwhine going as hard as he can will makhug huge difference for them.
All I know is if Phil is dangling the zinger Danny Ainge should be fired for not getting him. There's no excuse give up that faking pick(s), crowder and whichever of those guards they want and enjoy the inevitable championships.
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Post by Pain662 on Jun 21, 2017 15:41:47 GMT -5
Lukers of course the biggest winners so far but that deal was a major win for the nets too. I'm gonna err on the side that this wakes wussell up and heyo become the star envisioned over the next couple years. Atlanta is FAIL but I really like that pickup for charlotte. 7 minutes a quarter of dwhine going as hard as he can will makhug huge difference for them. All I know is if Phil is dangling the zinger Danny Ainge should be fired for not getting him. There's no excuse give up that faking pick(s), crowder and whichever of those guards they want and enjoy the inevitable championships. I can't argue any of thiese points. DHoe is still an upgrade over Plumtree. Bellinelli did provide good scoring off the bench, tho. I like Lou-Will in that spot if he's cheap. Buckets off the bench.
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Post by tadster00 on Jun 21, 2017 16:22:47 GMT -5
The Dallas Mavericks currently own pick #9 in tomorrow’s draft and are trying to move up and land their future star guard.
Source tells LegionHoops.com that the Mavericks have spoken to the Minnesota Timberwolves about trading up to pick 7. Dallas is concerned that the guy they want, Frank Ntilikina will be selected by the Knicks at pick 8.
The parameters of the trade talks are unclear, but its expected Dallas would swap picks with Minnesota this year, and sweeten the pot by adding a player/future pick. And this is why the Mavs suck. One of Donovan Mitcheyo, Malik Monk, D'Aaaron Fox, or Dennis Smith Jr will be at that spot. All except Malik Monk will probably play PG, all except Fox could get minutes at SG. The top 10 is so guard heavy, but you know teams will reach for big men.
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Post by Pain662 on Jun 21, 2017 16:45:25 GMT -5
The Dallas Mavericks currently own pick #9 in tomorrow’s draft and are trying to move up and land their future star guard.
Source tells LegionHoops.com that the Mavericks have spoken to the Minnesota Timberwolves about trading up to pick 7. Dallas is concerned that the guy they want, Frank Ntilikina will be selected by the Knicks at pick 8.
The parameters of the trade talks are unclear, but its expected Dallas would swap picks with Minnesota this year, and sweeten the pot by adding a player/future pick. And this is why the Mavs suck. One of Donovan Mitcheyo, Malik Monk, D'Aaaron Fox, or Dennis Smith Jr will be at that spot. All except Malik Monk will probably play PG, all except Fox could get minutes at SG. The top 10 is so guard heavy, but you know teams will reach for big men. Ya, i don't know why they're chasing a French PG. Not sure why they think that a PG from France will have any sort of success in the NBA.
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Post by tadster00 on Jun 21, 2017 17:01:35 GMT -5
And this is why the Mavs suck. One of Donovan Mitcheyo, Malik Monk, D'Aaaron Fox, or Dennis Smith Jr will be at that spot. All except Malik Monk will probably play PG, all except Fox could get minutes at SG. The top 10 is so guard heavy, but you know teams will reach for big men. Ya, i don't know why they're chasing a French PG. Not sure why they think that a PG from France will have any sort of success in the NBA. well only one has so far. I know you meant that as a joke, but it's not like France is a pipeline for PG's. Also if the Knicks are smart, they get a big that can play next to the unicorn and then draft a guard next year. Or trade their 2nd round pick and a player for a late 1st round pick
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Post by mrShowtime on Jun 21, 2017 18:17:34 GMT -5
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Post by tadster00 on Jun 21, 2017 18:43:06 GMT -5
Only 5 of the top 10 NBA teams this year have a first round pick
Memphis doesn't have a single draft pick tomorrow
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Post by Pain662 on Jun 21, 2017 18:53:48 GMT -5
Only 5 of the top 10 NBA teams this year have a first round pick Memphis doesn't have a single draft pick tomorrow Cuz Danny has 'em all
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Post by philipandhisbuddies on Jun 21, 2017 19:13:54 GMT -5
Lebron is GONE after next year or is this just bullish Chicago reporting? Through back channels, Irving let it be known that he’d be interested in coming to Chicago. Clearly the asking price for Irving would be too rich for the Bulls, so a third team would have to be brought into the mix. “Jimmy wants to win, period,’’ a source said. “Whatever it takes to get that done.’’ – via Chicago Sun-Times lol Cowley doesn't know ish
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Post by bbills on Jun 21, 2017 19:17:59 GMT -5
Phil whats the meaning behind your aviator? did you get into a car accident?
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Post by philipandhisbuddies on Jun 21, 2017 20:29:41 GMT -5
Phil whats the meaning behind your aviator? did you get into a car accident? It's Chyna Thomas' car!
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Post by bbills on Jun 21, 2017 21:31:08 GMT -5
Someone should call up phil jackson and explain how trades work.. Trashing the guy your trying to trade doesnt help his trade value
“We’re getting calls. As much as we value Kristaps and what he’s done for us, when a guy doesn’t show up for an exit meeting everybody starts speculating on the duration or movability from a club,” Jackson said in an interview on MSG Network. “So we’ve been getting calls and we’re listening, but we’re not intrigued yet at this level. But as much as we love this guy we have to do what’s good for our club.” – via ESPN
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Post by bbills on Jun 21, 2017 21:36:40 GMT -5
But the Knicks asking for a top 4 pick and 2 Starters for Porzingis is asking a little much.
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Post by admiralfish on Jun 21, 2017 21:56:04 GMT -5
Sooooo I think I might have to credit Phil on this one. IF he can get Boston to pay that ransom (#3+picks and a player of his choice) for zinger then dump melo and get some value for him he can erase the last 20 years in one season and then bounce. Imagine them coming ought of this with Jackson, Smith Jr, brown and a few other pieces they would be straight
They've tanked the situation so badly they have to trade him cause he would walk after his rookie deal expired and he'll never have more value.
Quite intredasting
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Post by bbills on Jun 21, 2017 22:06:53 GMT -5
Sooooo I think I might have to credit Phil on this one. IF he can get Boston to pay that ransom (#3+picks and a player of his choice) for zinger then dump melo and get some value for him he can erase the last 20 years in one season and then bounce. Imagine them coming ought of this with Jackson, Smith Jr, brown and a few other pieces they would be straight They've tanked the situation so badly they have to trade him cause he would walk after his rookie deal expired and he'll never have more value. Quite intredasting Boston won't give jaylen with the 3rd pick.
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Post by admiralfish on Jun 21, 2017 22:56:54 GMT -5
Sooooo I think I might have to credit Phil on this one. IF he can get Boston to pay that ransom (#3+picks and a player of his choice) for zinger then dump melo and get some value for him he can erase the last 20 years in one season and then bounce. Imagine them coming ought of this with Jackson, Smith Jr, brown and a few other pieces they would be straight They've tanked the situation so badly they have to trade him cause he would walk after his rookie deal expired and he'll never have more value. Quite intredasting Boston won't give jaylen with the 3rd pick. Then Boston would be stupid, especially IF they kept all them other picks they still have to play around with. Put the zinger on the Celts and you're gonna get a cross between Russell and bird out of him... Chips.
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Post by tadster00 on Jun 21, 2017 23:14:44 GMT -5
But the Knicks asking for a top 4 pick and 2 Starters for Porzingis is asking a little much. IDK, the dude is still not even 22 yet. At the rate he's at now, he's gonna be a star for years to come.
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Post by philipandhisbuddies on Jun 21, 2017 23:29:03 GMT -5
Boston has so many assets, they can afford to overpay. I'd still trade IT if I were them, no one is winning anything in this Warriors prime era.
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Post by tadster00 on Jun 22, 2017 0:25:09 GMT -5
Boston has so many assets, they can afford to overpay. I'd still trade IT if I were them, no one is winning anything in this Warriors prime era. Agree they should trade Isaiah. Mostly because it's 5 on 4 when Boston is on defense. Not winning a championship with him as one of your main 5. I liked him better in the 6th man role.
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Post by philipandhisbuddies on Jun 22, 2017 0:59:10 GMT -5
Boston has so many assets, they can afford to overpay. I'd still trade IT if I were them, no one is winning anything in this Warriors prime era. Agree they should trade Isaiah. Mostly because it's 5 on 4 when Boston is on defense. Not winning a championship with him as one of your main 5. I liked him better in the 6th man role. I mean I still feel like they could build a contender with IT as a major piece, but building a contender now is pretty useless because GS is just that strong. And I saw with the Bulls that building for the win now as well as the future is not the way to go. If you're in, you go all in because title windows are always pretty small.
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Post by bbills on Jun 22, 2017 6:32:53 GMT -5
I get what everyone is saying and I'm sure if Danny makes any deal for zingis I'll convince myself we won the trade. I just don't want the Celtics to bid against themselves and give up the world.
In all for giving up the 3rd pick and I'm even ok with future 1st rd picks and players. But if it's the 3rd pick a top pick next year and 2 core guys that scares me.
For example if the deal is
Smart crowder 3rd pick Dallas or clippers future pick. Sign me up I may even pump up the 2nd pick to the lakers pick.
But If it's
Bradley Jaylen 3rd pick and nets pick.
While zingis is great that's a huge faking haul for him. I would only do a deal like this if I knew it was putting me in golden states level. Right now getting just zingis your not at gs level yet.
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Post by mrShowtime on Jun 22, 2017 9:10:31 GMT -5
Sooooo I think I might have to credit Phil on this one. IF he can get Boston to pay that ransom (#3+picks and a player of his choice) for zinger then dump melo and get some value for him he can erase the last 20 years in one season and then bounce. Imagine them coming ought of this with Jackson, Smith Jr, brown and a few other pieces they would be straight They've tanked the situation so badly they have to trade him cause he would walk after his rookie deal expired and he'll never have more value. Quite intredasting Melo has a no-trade clause, so it would need to be a deal that sends him to a place he wants to go. He's been pretty adamant that he wants to stay in NY. There was talks of him going to LA, but with Mr. Clutch making deals for the Clippers, I doubt he sees Melo as valuable.
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Post by mrShowtime on Jun 22, 2017 9:17:13 GMT -5
can't wait
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Post by mrShowtime on Jun 22, 2017 9:35:17 GMT -5
The San Antonio Spurs, in pursuit of a top-10 pick in Thursday's NBA draft, have spoken to at least three teams about a possible trade involving power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Aldridge's contract contains a player option after the 2017-18 season, and he declined to address the situation when asked specifically by ESPN about it during the playoffs.
For the Spurs, working to consummate a trade now is more advantageous than potentially losing Aldridge after next season with no compensation in return.
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Post by Pain662 on Jun 22, 2017 10:40:49 GMT -5
Kent Bazemore: I’m about to slide in them DMs… lots of unhappy players around the league. Atlanta welcomes you with open arms… 🤗
– via Twitter 24Bazemore
Adrian Wojnarowski: Kent Bazemore’s name has come today in some discussions.
– via Facebook.com
HA! Don't work too hard recruiting lol
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Post by mrShowtime on Jun 22, 2017 11:04:06 GMT -5
According to Stephen A. Smith, LaMarcus Aldridge is "very, very unhappy in San Antonio right now. He feels the Spurs have compromised him, his productivity. They have hurt his game. As a result, he wants out and he wants out in the worst way. He wants to be gone."
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