2016 NBA Off-Season Thread

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

what? I pointed to the Lopez contract as an example of where the fair market value is for bigs- especiall a big that i dont know anyone who would say he isnear Thompsons skill level.

and the Knicks basically unloaded him as he was one of the only guys that could get the salaries to near match for Rose's huge deal. Who else could the Bulls have even taken to get the salaries to match on a guy making 20 something million a year?

Nope.

Not when they signed him.

You laughed your ass off.

 

[DJ Fieri]

I agree with your logic. That's perfectly fine.

We disagree on what Noah's worth. I just don't see Noah being that guy that he was in Chicago given this past season. Even with the 2017-2018 cap that goes north of $100 million, I still don't see Noah being worth $16 mil per (close to) year given that he looks far and away the guy that he was in Chicago during his hey day.

You realize Biyomobo's looking at 15-18 million a season, right? A healthy Noah is better than Biyombo. I'd go as far as say a lot better.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

According to sources familiar with free agent talks, the Warriors are looking at Al Horford, Joakim Noah and even Hassan Whiteside. The contract demands might be too hefty but the goal is clear. The Warriors can’t thrive with a center that doesn’t attack the rim or score inside.
– via San Jose Mercury-News

 

[DJ Fieri]

Is Bosh really considering retirement?

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Knicks should look at Courtney Lee too.

 

[Heatles84]

You realize Biyomobo's looking at 15-18 million a season, right? A healthy Noah is better than Biyombo. I'd go as far as say a lot better.

I disagree. I don't see anything that Noah offers that's better than Beyombo. Outside of out-side shooting (Noah's not that great), I just don't see it.

 

[Heatles84]

Is Bosh really considering retirement?

Possibly. No one knows. What's the point in him playing again? Heat have already said they'll pay the rest of his contract should he retire.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

You realize Biyomobo's looking at 15-18 million a season, right? A healthy Noah is better than Biyombo. I'd go as far as say a lot better.

A healthy Noah 3 years ago.

He probably isn't that anymore.

But, I would take him on a 2 yr deal over Biyombo.

4 years?

Not at big money.

 

[DJ Fieri]

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According to sources familiar with free agent talks, the Warriors are looking at Al Horford, Joakim Noah and even Hassan Whiteside. The contract demands might be too hefty but the goal is clear. The Warriors can’t thrive with a center that doesn’t attack the rim or score inside.
– via San Jose Mercury-News

They won't get any of those guys.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Free agents Nicolas Batum and Evan Turner are among the players being considered at small forward, per sources, if the Warriors don’t get Kevin Durant. Which means the Warriors will be taking a long, hard look at if they can do better than Harrison Barnes.
– via San Jose Mercury-News

 

[CitySushi]

Free agents Nicolas Batum and Evan Turner are among the players being considered at small forward, per sources, if the Warriors don’t get Kevin Durant. Which means the Warriors will be taking a long, hard look at if they can do better than Harrison Barnes.
– via San Jose Mercury-News

Evan Turner? Please god, NOOOOOO.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Evan Turner's a good passer.....he would help the ball movement a lot. Barnes doesn't pass so much. Just chucks ugly looking shots.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Evan Turner? Please god, NOOOOOO.

What if you got Gasol too?

Evan shouldn't be more than...*gulp* $10 mil per.

Turner $10 mil > Barnes $20

 

[CitySushi]

Evan Turner's a good passer.....he would help the ball movement a lot. Barnes doesn't pass so much. Just chucks ugly looking shots.

Yes, but Evan Turner is a horrible outside shooter. He'd be the exact same non-threat as Barnes on the perimeter. Teams would just hedge off him. He'd be a downgrade from Barnes because at least Barnes could guard 4's.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Gasol to the W's? That would just be un-FUCKING-fair.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Yes, but Evan Turner is a horrible outside shooter. He'd be the exact same non-threat as Barnes on the perimeter. Teams would just hedge off him. He'd be a downgrade from Barnes because at least Barnes could guard 4's.

OMG.

You don't have enough outside shooting with Curry, Thompson and Green? Not to mention their bench.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Gasol might be getting up there in age but imo he'd be perfect. Low post scorer, rebounder, passer, and still a fair defender. He even can hit the occasional 3-pointer.

 

[Heatles84]

OMG.

You don't have enough outside shooting with Curry, Thompson and Green? Not to mention their bench.

Had Barnes been able to hit the broad side of a barn - Cavs aren't champions. One weak link in the chain that can't be a presence in the pain like Bogut is a significant issue.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Had Barnes been able to hit the broad side of a barn - Cavs aren't champions. One weak link in the chain that can't be a presence in the pain like Bogut is a significant issue.

So they should keep Barnes? We're debating his replacement here.

 

[Shanemansj13]

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According to sources familiar with free agent talks, the Warriors are looking at Al Horford, Joakim Noah and even Hassan Whiteside. The contract demands might be too hefty but the goal is clear. The Warriors can’t thrive with a center that doesn’t attack the rim or score inside.
– via San Jose Mercury-News

I hope they get Noah