tOfficial 2015 NBA Draft/Free Agency Thread

[Shanemansj13]

Yeah some are speculating a 3-way trade.

Cavs get Joe Johnson
Clippers get Andy
Nets get Haywood + Crawford

Actually makes pretty good sense for everyone

Interesting.

 

[Shanemansj13]

I think Shane mentioned Andy to the Clippers the other day and I was like...meh.

Boy has my tune changed...lol

If he is healthy, he would be perfect.

I'm hoping we can get Al Jefferson next summer.

The Lakers were very smart to sign Brandon Bass.

I wanted him too.

Guy plays hard and doesn't complain.

Brandon Bass has a money mid-range. He never misses it lol

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Yeah but Crawford's salary is only 5.6 mil. If Cleveland added Varajeo and the Haywood contract that would amount to about 20 mil or so. So that would shed more cap, right? It would be a good thing for Cleveland but then LA would have to take on Varajeo's contract and an extra 5 mil for the Haywood contract. Not sure if it works like that lol.

No, it wouldn't work.

It would have to be a 3rd Team...or the Clipps would have to add......Redick *gulp*

I'm all for trading Crawford because his deal is up this Summer and he is not gonna re-sign.

He has been upset over trade rumors for the last 2 Seasons.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Yeah, I'd take that lineup in a 7-game series vs the Spurs bench. Those don't have billboard names... but they can play.

All those Celtics can defend, offensively not the best at all. Plus they a decent bench

 

[gordontrue]

All those Celtics can defend, offensively not the best at all. Plus they a decent bench

True.. I think Isaiah Thomas was leading them in scoring off the bench

 

[Shanemansj13]

No, it wouldn't work.

It would have to be a 3rd Team...or the Clipps would have to add......Redick *gulp*

I'm all for trading Crawford because his deal is up this Summer and he is not gonna re-sign.

He has been upset over trade rumors for the last 2 Seasons.

You shouldnt have to deal Reddick if you get a 3rd team. Looks like that's what it's going to be at the moment.

 

[Hambombs]

I think Shane mentioned Andy to the Clippers the other day and I was like...meh.

Boy has my tune changed...lol

If he is healthy, he would be perfect.

I'm hoping we can get Al Jefferson next summer.

The Lakers were very smart to sign Brandon Bass.

I wanted him too.

Guy plays hard and doesn't complain.

You don't want Al Jefferson

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Brandon Bass has a money mid-range. He never misses it lol

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

You shouldnt have to deal Reddick if you get a 3rd team. Looks like that's what it's going to be at the moment.

That's what I'm hoping for.

He is on a great contract for his production level.

But,....you never know with Doc.

 

[Shanemansj13]

All these Spurs' players keep acting like they arent coming back. "Yeah, I hope I am back" lol

Now Bonner is the next one. Of course you are coming back. Bonner could have a bigger role this season than in most actually.

 

[Shanemansj13]

That's what I'm hoping for.

He is on a great contract for his production level.

But,....you never know with Doc.

I am hearing more and more rumors about Crawford straight up for the Haywood contract now though. It's all rumors lol

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

Joseph and Baynes?? Critical losses in depth???
You Cavs fans crack me up.
Those are end of the bench guys. I am not counting them as irreplaceable losses.

Guys like that can be replaced easily, off the top of my head, the Spurs have:
15 European players under rights
2 2015 NBA draft picks
Kyle Anderson
another vet minimum
MLE exception

The only players that they lost with rotational value were Splitter and Bellineli.
They upgraded by replacing them with West and Aldridge.

And if for some reason, they decide to get rid of Diaw, it will be for a trade to bring in another player.
But, since Diaw can play the 3/4 as a point-forward, I doubt Popovich trades him for lesser value if at all.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

You don't want Al Jefferson

Dude..We are at the point where Chris Paul is gonna have to play Center.

 

[Beengay fudgepackers]

Joseph and Baynes?? Critical losses in depth???
You Cavs fans crack me up.
Those are end of the bench guys. I am not counting them as irreplaceable losses.

Guys like that can be replaced easily, off the top of my head, the Spurs have:
15 European players under rights
2 2015 NBA draft picks
Kyle Anderson
another vet minimum
MLE exception

The only players that they lost with rotational value were Splitter and Bellineli.
They upgraded by replacing them with West and Aldridge.

And if for some reason, they decide to get rid of Diaw, it will be for a trade to bring in another player.
But, since Diaw can play the 3/4 as a point-forward, I doubt Popovich trades him for lesser value if at all.

You don't think the defense will struggle without a splitter like rim protector?

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I am hearing more and more rumors about Crawford straight up for the Haywood contract now though. It's all rumors lol

Marc Stein: Given complexities of the Joe Johnson talks, sources say Cavs looking into the prospect of a simpler deal headlined by Crawford and Haywood

 

[Shanemansj13]

Joseph and Baynes?? Critical losses in depth???
You Cavs fans crack me up.
Those are end of the bench guys. I am not counting them as irreplaceable losses.

Guys like that can be replaced easily, off the top of my head, the Spurs have:
15 European players under rights
2 2015 NBA draft picks
Kyle Anderson
another vet minimum
MLE exception

The only players that they lost with rotational value were Splitter and Bellineli.
They upgraded by replacing them with West and Aldridge.

And if for some reason, they decide to get rid of Diaw, it will be for a trade to bring in another player.
But, since Diaw can play the 3/4 as a point-forward, I doubt Popovich trades him for lesser value if at all.

It provides most importantly rest for the older guys. They are only 9 deep. With Bonner they go 10 deep. But that isnt saying much.
Those European guys and draft picks dont give you anything like the guys that have experience in the NBA. They are going all or nothing THIS year. Like I said the depth is ok, but the minutes will have to go up not like in the past. That has been issues for Parker and Manu.

 

[lakersrule]

Dude..We are at the point where Chris Paul is gonna have to play Center.

Will he freeze himself out of the high-fives?

 

[Shanemansj13]

You don't think the defense will struggle without a splitter like rim protector?

I like the Spurs bigs. But how does the defense work. Obviously Duncan at center, is he used to going 30 minutes against some big centers, more wear and tear. Not sure how Aldridge is on defense, especially with the guys who spread the floor like Love. They need to get Diaw, that would be huge for them.

 

[WiggyRuss]

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Well, this is another spectacular fail. How's Lou Williams a bad contract? He's the 6th man of the year and for $7 mil per, that's pretty nice. Bass simply agreed to a deal that hasn't been disclosed. If he signs for a contract similar to what Thompson is about to get, then yeah, it's pretty bad. But if it's on a contract similar to Lou Williams, you have a guy that can be plugged in as a decent rotation player. They are good gets in every sense as you need depth in this league.

Besides, I didn't see Lakers fans pounding their chest saying they're contenders now - that's what matters the most. Who gives a shit just barely making it in as the 8th seed and getting knocked out in the 1st round? I also would hesitate in putting either of the teams you just put mentioned ahead of the Lakers given 1) The Kings are always a mess and Rondo heads another head case dynamic. 2) Who do the Jazz have again? 3) The Suns just traded damn near half of their team, to only come up with Tyson Chandler. Wiggy will be Wiggy though.

yah your right- the Lakers tying up mediocre players that will help them stay out the cellar- thus making sure their pick goes to the 76'ers- while they have no chance at a playoff spot was smart.

Any time you can go from a 20 win team to a 28 win team and lose your #1 draft pick you just HAVE to do it.

signing a ball-dominant iso player after draftin a point guard that needs the ball in his hands was smart too- anytime you can get lou williams touches while your #2 pick needs the ball in his hands- is a great move....


I just have no clue what those acquisitions do positively for the Lakers---can anyone tell me? You think a big time free agent is coming next year because they can join lou williams and brandon bass?

I just dont see where those signings help the Lakers get to where they want toeventually be. If someone could enlighten me I am all ears.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Will he freeze himself out of the high-fives?

Only if he misses a free throw!

How do you like the Lakers signings?

I think they need to trade a guard.

But, Lou and Bass are really solid pickups.

If Kobe is healthy and Hibbert is not in the fetal position, your team will be fun to watch.