NBA Thread

[GD]

I understand making a point of saying Demar is coming back cause you kind of have to say that, but not mentioning JV is terrifying

[Dr. Dinger]

I understand making a point of saying Demar is coming back cause you kind of have to say that, but not mentioning JV is terrifying

 

I wouldn't mind not mentioning JV, except that he mentioned Patterson lol.

[Dr. Dinger]

Dwayne Casey = racist?

[jays_fever]

No but I would say 90% of NBA fans are. Remember back in the 60's era where it was only acceptable to have 1 black player starting in a game, sometimes 2 on the road depending on where the game was taking place.

 

Now it's the opposite.

[jays_fever]

I understand making a point of saying Demar is coming back cause you kind of have to say that, but not mentioning JV is terrifying

 

What UFA commits to the Olympics when he plans on hitting FA. It's as good as done.

[Brownie19]

Lowry

Demar

Carroll

Poetl

Valanciunas

 

ew @ that fit

 

Poetl isn't going to start or play PF. I don't think the Raps were drafting anyone at 9 that was going to be inserted in the starting rotation - let alone at PF.

[GD]

What UFA commits to the Olympics when he plans on hitting FA. It's as good as done.

 

Once again just playing Devil's Advocate, it's increased exposure. But yes I'm just as pessimistic as anyone else here

 

sigh

[jays_fever]

Increased exposure for what, to be the 5th or 6th wing player on the roster and risk breaking his leg before his signs back up.

 

Im excited to see what the Canadian team can do though at their last chance qualifier.

 

Joseph/Wiggins/Thompson/Olynk and Murray once he gets going can medal

[GD]

Wiggins is playing?

[jays_fever]

Why wouldnt he? He played in the tournament last year and the only reason Thompson didnt play was because he was a UFA at the time

[GD]

Thinking of this http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2645554-andrew-wiggins-announces-he-will-not-play-for-team-canada-at-2016-rio-olympics

[jays_fever]

Well then, I suppose he's to good for us now

[Caper]

Is Bruno Caboclo a bust yet? I ask because I was listening to a Raptors Republic draft show and buddy was saying how terrible a pick it was. Is that now considered true?

[Stoneyen]

Is Bruno Caboclo a bust yet? I ask because I was listening to a Raptors Republic draft show and buddy was saying how terrible a pick it was. Is that now considered true?

 

No, not yet. He made some solid progress last year comparing him at the beginning of the D league season to the end. He's only 20 or something, give him a couple more years and maybe he can stick as a role player, 3+D.

[dineke]

bruno was pretty crappy in the d-league... but the guy 2 years ago thought the sport he was playing was handball.

[crazy47larry]

Brunos definitely busted

[GD]

Brunos definitely busted

 

Can you really bust as a late pick in a s*** draft?

[crazy47larry]

Can you really bust as a late pick in a s*** draft?

 

zero expectations when he was picked

negative expectations now

busted

 

seriously the kid is terrible. i wish i was wrong and i still cheer for him when he plays but thats not because hes good at basketball, its just fun.

[dineke]

lol @ a 20th pick in the nba draft being a bust c'mon. Bruno also isn't a failure just yet, he was a project from the beginning, no one expected him to make any impact 2 years into his career.

[Krylian]

When drafted, Bruno was 2 years away from being 2 years away. Bust talk is retarded.

 

A bust is a top 3 pick that flops. Like Anthony Bennett. That's a f***ing bust right there.

[SpeedyGose]

Can you really bust as a late pick in a s*** draft?

 

Plus he was taken known as a huge project. If you saw his early Dleague games compared to his games in March/April there was a significant improvement. At the very least I can see him carving out a role as a 3+D guy off the bench

[GD]

As for DeRozan, he has plenty of options on hold as well. The Lakers, who could wind up getting a meeting with DeRozan, in part, because he still resides there during the summer, are widely known to be very interested in making him part of their young core. The Clippers, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, andOrlando Magic are also hoping to lure him stateside.

 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/raptors/2016/06/26/demar-derozan-bismark-biyombo-masai-ujiri-raptors-free-agents/86403132/?hootPostID=3b8198a17d3f5ba7ce31b878360fc31e

[burlingtonbandit]

I bet Derozan would be pretty good in GS system. Don't think they could handle him and Curry both being on the floor defensively though.

[dineke]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/raptors/2016/06/26/demar-derozan-bismark-biyombo-masai-ujiri-raptors-free-agents/86403132/?hootPostID=3b8198a17d3f5ba7ce31b878360fc31e

 

demar's agent doing work

[SpeedyGose]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/16513711

 

"DeRozan will focus on getting deal done w/ Raps, no plans to meet other teams"

 

Seems pretty likely that he's coming back boys. Heres to hoping it's closer to 20 than 30

[G-Snarls]

[GD]

^doesnt matter

[Horses Fart]

^doesnt matter

 

Agreed! Lol.

[burlingtonbandit]

So where does everyone think KD ends up? I'll say the Warriors.

[GD]

Did we even try to get a meeting with him?

 

Darkhorse is Clippers. I think if they traded Blake for another useful player and some depth before his contract runs out and they add KD, CP3+KD+DeAndre+return on Blake is more than enough to compete with GSW/SA. Dunno if it's enough to win but it gets them in the conversation.