NBA Thread

[SpeedyGose]

Hopefully he gets some good PT this time around

[SpeedyGose]

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/john_schuhmann/02/18/talking-numbers-with-steve-kerr-warriors/index.html

 

Prepare to be green with envy.

 

Kerr is amazing and thinks exactly how I would want a coach to think. Fantastic hire by GS

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Larry Sanders bought out by Bucks (will receive 13 of the 40M he was promised)

Reggie Jackson requests trade from OKC

 

Now I'm not a rocket scientist but Larry Sanders seems like a f***ing idiot for taking this. He can re-coup those dollars if he finds a good fit for a team but it's not guaranteed.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Jamal Crawford also on the block.... He'd be an amazing spark but he and Lou basically provide the same thing.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Dragic trade also imminent from PHX.

 

Lots of drama so far. Love Dragic. Not sure about a max deal but he's a great piece to build around (Lakers?)

 

PHX getting what they deserve though. LOL @ committing all that roster space to three starting PG's. Dragic is arguably the best of the three.

[Orgfiller]

Jamal Crawford also on the block.... He'd be an amazing spark but he and Lou basically provide the same thing.

 

He's pretty much a taller, slightly better Lou.

[Angrioter]

Maurice Harkless also available. I still love him.

[burlingtonbandit]

He is old but he's a smart player who plays below the rim anyway and doesn't rely on his athleticism. Ross is brutal so the only real asset we're giving up is the first round pick, which would hold minimal value at best. The salary really isnt an issue since i doubt we're going to sign someone big in FA next year.

 

If he was a smart player he wouldn't take a s*** ton of mid range jumpers as a PF..Even if Ross isn't playing well he is still an asset. Ill take my chances with getting a FA over a minimal upgrade on the bench.

[labadee]

If he was a smart player he wouldn't take a s*** ton of mid range jumpers as a PF..Even if Ross isn't playing well he is still an asset. Ill take my chances with getting a FA over a minimal upgrade on the bench.

 

agree

[jays_fever]

He makes the open mid range jumpshots though and doesn't chuck at will.... He isn't a minimal upgrade over Hansbrough

 

A player costing you games because he's to much of a pussy to take contact isn't an asset, it's called a liability

[Horses Fart]

Afflalo to Portland. Looks like picks as the return.

[SpeedyGose]

So Hinkie and the Sixers just murdered the Nuggets. Got them to send a first round pick just because Philly would take in Mcgee

[dineke]

I don't see how selling a non-lottery pick for 12 million is getting murdered exactly.

[Spanky99]

The deadline is today at 3?

[SpeedyGose]

I don't see how selling a non-lottery pick for 12 million is getting murdered exactly.

 

I guess that was too strong of a word but the point being they don't need the space they have so they basically were given a pick around 20 for free

[dineke]

Maybe they're planning something this offseason and do need the space?

[Horses Fart]

Looks like we're going to be standing pat. What's everybody's thoughts? Should we have added a little more depth?

[TRM]

KG going home to Minnesota, per reports.

[SpeedyGose]

Maybe they're planning something this offseason and do need the space?

 

Im guessing you are doing your best to play devil's advocate here because Philly only has 14 million on the books next season...

[SpeedyGose]

KG going home to Minnesota, per reports.

 

Such a bad sequence for Minny. Dealt a first rounder to acquire Thad and then trades him away for a good story

[burlingtonbandit]

He makes the open mid range jumpshots though and doesn't chuck at will.... He isn't a minimal upgrade over Hansbrough

 

A player costing you games because he's to much of a pussy to take contact isn't an asset, it's called a liability

 

He has TS% of .518% so whether he makes mid range shots or not he is inefficient offensively. Not to mention he is only going to play 15-18 mins/game with this team since he is the 4th best big and that is someone who is not going to improve the team enough to make it worthwhile. Honestly JJ at the 4 is probably better anyways.

[burlingtonbandit]

Whoa Woj reporting that Dragic is going to the Heat.

[Laika]

It would seem like a wasted opportunity for Toronto to not at least get some incremental defensive upgrade at the deadline. They seem to have a top ~5 offensive team, but a very mediocre defensive one.

 

Not saying they should "go for it", but surely there is some small/cheap upgrade to be had out there. There's not guarantee that they'll be able to score like this next year.

[burlingtonbandit]

Kanter to OKC. At least they get rid of Perkins which might be the best news in the trade.

[jays_fever]

Im guessing you are doing your best to play devil's advocate here because Philly only has 14 million on the books next season...

 

Denver would clear the space, not the Sixers. But it shows you how valuable late 1st round picks are

[Horses Fart]

East gets a little better. Lol. Looking like Dragic and Jackson headed out of the west.

[TRM]

Miami with Dragic is now a concerning possible first round matchup.

[burlingtonbandit]

Bucks trade Brandon Knight to Phoenix!

 

In return they get Ennis and MCW

[dineke]

Im guessing you are doing your best to play devil's advocate here because Philly only has 14 million on the books next season...

 

I was talking about Denver's side of things.

[TRM]

Apparently Isaiah Thomas is going to Philly now, so many things happening in the last 10 minutes after nothing all day.