2016 NBA Off-Season Thread

[Shaqdaddy11]

I agree. He only makes 5.4 mill.....some team with open cap space should be able to throw us a 2nd rounder for him. He can score....he'd be a decent backup SG/SF for somebody at an affordable price. Only 1 year left before he most likely opts out to get a raise (some GM will pay him 10-11 mill per with the way these new contract are going). Basically an expiring contract.

Hopefully Mitch will work his magic and trade him to some gullible sucker for some star quality!

 

[thunderc]

I am not saying that he is going, but all this hype is starting to remind me of the LeBron decision. Media keeps reporting that he is almost definitely staying, yet he is intrigued by other opportunities. The media was certain that LeBron was staying too, even though LeBron refused to comment on free agent destinations every time he was asked, much like KD has done. The media built up expectations for Cleveland fans, and I feel that the same thing is happening here.

When a star player keeps his feelings close to the vest as KD has done, the reality is that nobody knows. He might stay, he might go, but I seriously doubt that the Thunder truly are 90% favorites as the media has reported.

Just remember OKC fans, KD has handled his free agency extremely well. It is not his fault that the media speculates on him 24/7. If he decides to leave, it is more than fair to be disappointed, but let's not villify him the way LeBron has been.

I promise you you don't have to remind OKC fans of anything. Everyone I know is saying the same thing, he has earned the right to make his decision. Comparisons to Lebron do not apply, KD was more mature as a rookie than Lebron will ever be and that's just how it is. The relationship between KD and the city is real, that's why we are pretty confident he is staying, that and the fact that it's the right basketball decision as well.

 

[Bolts]

Trade ya Boogie for Lou Williams

If you would have added Swaggy P I might have considered it.

 

[DJ Fieri]

MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

 

[DJ Fieri]

Lou Williams for Boogie? Hell no.

 

[Heatles84]

Not sure if I like Burke.

As a backup I sure do.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

This. At worst.....I see him averaging 8 and 7 with a few bpg. And that's if he gets just 25-26mpg. If he gets 30-plus he'll be close to a freaking double-double.

So, Zaza Pachulia numbers?

 

[DJ Fieri]

Hopefully Mitch will work his magic and trade him to some gullible sucker for some star quality!

I just want the 5 mill in cap space and a 2nd rounder in return.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

I just want the 5 mill in cap space and a 2nd rounder in return.

I want the cap space and some new towels for the locker room in return

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Basically last seasons MLE.....that's not too bad. I just remember his inconsistent jumper with us.

Sadly, That hasn't changed..

Doc better call Matt Barnes and apologize.

You can't have Wes as your starter with Pierce as his backup.

You just can't.

That would put us 6th in the West.....at best.

 

[DJ Fieri]

No doubt.

It's not like the guy is a slug.

HE has always been serviceable and never really gotten a chance to show his talent.

Big men have been getting overpaid for decades.

EVERYONE has gotten overpaid this Summer.

Evan Turner the most by a mile....

Bazemore imo. Turner is a capable player if starting.....he'll score a little, rebound, and pass.

I could see Bazemore being a huge bust.

 

[Heatles84]

if im D Wade no way i go back to heat. they lost a lot.

Thank you for your opinion.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Sadly, That hasn't changed..

Doc better call Matt Barnes and apologize.

You can't have Wes as your starter with Pierce as his backup.

You just can't.

That would put us 6th in the West.....at best.

I see a BG trade in a blockbuster trade by mid season if he's healthy. They have hit their ceiling and have to do something to achieve a different outcome. CP and Jordan aren't going anywhere imo.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Bazemore imo. Turner is a capable player if starting.....he'll score a little, rebound, and pass.

I could see Bazemore being a huge bust.

Similar stats.

12, 5, 2 to 11,5, 4 both played 28 mins

But, Bazemore was undrafted, Turner was a #2 pick.

I think I would rather have Kent if given the choice.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

If you would have added Swaggy P I might have considered it.

Happy with the moves?

I think you will move some bigs to balance the roster in the next few weeks.

Trades are gonna be fun to watch this year.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Similar stats.

12, 5, 2 to 11,5, 4 both played 28 mins

But, Bazemore was undrafted, Turner was a #2 pick.

I think I would rather have Kent if given the choice.

But it's the first time Bazemore has done that over a full season. Could be fools gold.

Turner hasn't lived up to hos potential but he's been a consistent player when healthy.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I see a BG trade in a blockbuster trade by mid season if he's healthy. They have hit their ceiling and have to do something to achieve a different outcome. CP and Jordan aren't going anywhere imo.

Doubt it unless he says he won't resign.

We will actually have cap space to add a 4th guy without having to waive the rest of the roster next Summer.

 

[thunderc]

Wade can't go back to the Heat after being insulted again, not and claim to be a man anyway.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Cole Aldrich got paid, Mecca.

 

[DJ Fieri]

3 years and 22 mill from the Wolves. Don't they have a bunch of C's?