NBA Thread

[SpeedyGose]

The best thing for everyone involved is for Bosh to sign with Houston and for Lebron to re-sign with the Heat. Use the money saved from Bosh to go after a legit big/PG.

 

Bosh is just not good enough anymore to put the Heat over the top.

 

I don't think it's Bosh. Wade's rapid decline + absolutely no depth is what did them in.

 

I would love for Bosh to leave and they replace him with McRoberts, that would be a massive step down

[Caper]

The best thing for everyone involved is for Bosh to sign with Houston and for Lebron to re-sign with the Heat. Use the money saved from Bosh to go after a legit big/PG.

 

Bosh is just not good enough anymore to put the Heat over the top.

 

Why is it the best thing for Lebron to sign with the Heat? So he can carry Wade's carcass on his back for 4 more years. What legit point guard is there? Might be able to get an ok big..... But still no decent role players to surround him.

 

I really liked Bill Simmons on Lebatard today.

http://www.theticketmiami.com/podcast_lebatard.aspx

July7/14 part 2 around 7:20

[SpeedyGose]

http://deadspin.com/dear-hero-dan-gilberts-comic-sans-letter-edited-f-1601716726?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

 

Edited version of Dan Gilbert's letter to Lebron for 2014, so perfect

[Boxcar]

http://deadspin.com/dear-hero-dan-gilberts-comic-sans-letter-edited-f-1601716726?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

 

Edited version of Dan Gilbert's letter to Lebron for 2014, so perfect

 

That was awesome, and the first comment was awesome too

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Raps meeting with Andray Blatche:

 

http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=1333335&sid=9342ba347e81bddc157c943998e2b04b

 

He's actually a pretty efficient player (21.9 and 18.8 PER's in the last two years) but not sure how good of a fit he'd be. I want to see Bebe get some minutes and taking on Blatche would surely eliminate any chance of that happening.

 

Only way this works is if Hayes is dealt.

[labadee]

Raps meeting with Andray Blatche:

 

http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=1333335&sid=9342ba347e81bddc157c943998e2b04b

 

He's actually a pretty efficient player (21.9 and 18.8 PER's in the last two years) but not sure how good of a fit he'd be. I want to see Bebe get some minutes and taking on Blatche would surely eliminate any chance of that happening.

 

Only way this works is if Hayes is dealt.

 

I dont think Bebe can be relied on just yet to be Jonas' backup right now. I wouldn't mind this, depending on what the term is (obviously). I can't believe Hayes gets paid that much. Would love to see him get dealt

[eastcoastjaysfan]

I dont think Bebe can be relied on just yet to be Jonas' backup right now. I wouldn't mind this, depending on what the term is (obviously). I can't believe Hayes gets paid that much. Would love to see him get dealt

 

Sign Blatche

Trade Hayes for a SF making similar money (they probably just let his contract expire and take the cap space though)

 

It all depends on what they want to do. The goal is to make yourself as competitive as possible while keeping the cap space for 2016.

[jaysblue]

http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2014/05/03/1226904/083267-d00de802-d1b7-11e3-8fb0-f8d7f99ee21f.jpg

[jays_fever]

They must not have a lot of confidence in Amir's health if they're going after Blatche.

[Caper]

Apparently GV has just resigned. 2 yrs 13 million.

[labadee]

yup he *re-signed

[Caper]

We just signed James Johnson... I liked James Johnson.

[SpeedyGose]

GV @ 6.5 is a bit much but the term is short so I can live with it. Clearly gearing up for 2016 over 2015.

 

Also love the James Johnson signing, he is the exact type of guy we need for the bench (definitely large enough to slow down the Joe Johnsons of the world). As long as he keeps up his level of play from last year (18.5 PER, 110 ORTG 101 DRTG) it's a solid move

[dineke]

GV @ 6.5 is a bit much but the term is short so I can live with it. Clearly gearing up for 2016 over 2015.

 

Also love the James Johnson signing, he is the exact type of guy we need for the bench (definitely large enough to slow down the Joe Johnsons of the world). As long as he keeps up his level of play from last year (18.5 PER, 110 ORTG 101 DRTG) it's a solid move

 

And if he avoids beating his wife.

[jays_fever]

He's as much as a headcase as Lance Stephenson IMO, but it's only a 2 year deal so im okay wit it. Very impactful defender

[SpeedyGose]

He's as much as a headcase as Lance Stephenson IMO, but it's only a 2 year deal so im okay wit it. Very impactful defender

 

Not that this means a lot but it's what I am hoping...

 

Lowry said James Johnson has grown up, doesn't anticipate any issues with Casey. Relates it to his own growth (although he did have a domestic case not too long ago)

[jays_fever]

Bosh is also taking off to Houston if Lebron leaves Miami, though I hope he doesn't go back to Cleveland. A team with Kyrie, Wiggins, Thompson, Lebron and Waiters would be pretty scary.

[TRM]

Great signing in JJ.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

I love the James Johnson signing. Solid defender and overall efficient player. Love, love this.

 

This offseason really could not have been any better.

 

Kyle Lowry / Greivis Vasquez

DeMar DeRozan / Lou Williams / Landry Fields

Terrence Ross / James Johnson / Bruno Caboclo

Amir Johnson / Patrick Patterson / Tyler Hansbrough

Jonas Valanciunas / Chuck Hayes / Lucas Nogueira

 

I think we're a legit 5-6 wins better than last year.

[TRM]

#Durant2015

[SpeedyGose]

I love the James Johnson signing. Solid defender and overall efficient player. Love, love this.

 

This offseason really could not have been any better.

 

Kyle Lowry / Greivis Vasquez

DeMar DeRozan / Lou Williams / Landry Fields

Terrence Ross / James Johnson / Bruno Caboclo

Amir Johnson / Patrick Patterson / Tyler Hansbrough

Jonas Valanciunas / Chuck Hayes / Lucas Nogueira

 

I think we're a legit 5-6 wins better than last year.

 

If healthy I completely agree. However, Jonas, Lowry, Demar and Ross missed a combined 9 games last season. I think it's reasonable to expect more than that this year. Hopefully it's not enough to cancel out the improvements.

 

My god that bench is completely filthy. All defensive lineup is amazing too: Lowry, Ross, JJ, Patterson/Amir, Amir/Jonas

[jays_fever]

The team has nice depth and its a better team than their 47 or 48 wins indicated. I'd guess 53 wins. Its really hard to win 55+ in this league as pretty much 25 teams can win on any given night

[dineke]

ECF 2015 - Toronto vs Cleveland

[G-Snarls]

Wish Lebron would make up his damn mind

 

Lots of other guys/teams frozen until he does

[Dylan]

Wish Lebron would make up his damn mind

 

Lots of other guys/teams frozen until he does

 

Comedy show

[G-Snarls]

Comedy show

 

A comedy show that's more annoying than funny though

 

Currently flying all over the US with his BFF D Wade, who he probably doesn't want to actually play with any more. Then going to Brazil. Meanwhile possibly waiting for a public apology from the Cavs GM before he's willing to sign there for 22M a season. And that team has already made moves to clear cap space. Meanwhile Chris Bosch has to sit on a 90M offer from Houston. Like WTF??

 

So actually I guess that is sort of funny

Edited July 11, 2014 by G-Snarls

[Dylan]

A comedy show that's more annoying than funny though

 

Currently flying all over the US with his BFF D Wade who he probably doesn't want to actually play with any more then going to Brazil. Meanwhile possibly waiting for a public apology from the Cavs GM. Like WTF??

 

So actually I guess that is sort of funny

 

I'm wondering if there were will be another special on where he's taken his talents.

[G-Snarls]

I'm wondering if there were will be another special on where he's taken his talents.

 

Wait wait they could call it...

 

http://netdna.tvovermind.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/the-cleveland-show.jpg

[eastcoastjaysfan]

I think he goes to Cleveland. Redemption story and they have some young talent.

 

I could see them doing something like trading Wiggins + a contract for Kevin Love to sweeten the pot (although Love re-signing in Cleveland, even with Lebron there, is probably unlikely).

[SpeedyGose]

I would have a hard time going back to Cleveland if I was him. The whole city completely trashed him and the owner wrote the most ridiculous letter ever about him.

 

Not enough they get 3 lottery wins in 4 seasons, they also get back the best player in the world after they publicly dumped all over him. Hate Cleveland so much