2017 NBA Offseason Thread

[bksballer89]

Sure. He has no right to complain about his situation. At the same time though, if the Bulls want to buy him out, they need to pay him. They can't have it boo ways either. If they want him gone, then give the man his money. The money they are contractually obligated to pay him. Given that he opted in, I am sure he is content to play out the season in hometown Chicago and collect his money.

I am also sure he would prefer getting bought out and going elsewhere.

Yeah I think he is fine either way. It's not a like he never played on losing teams before. He played on a 15 win Heat team in his prime.

 

[tlance]

Agree if the Bulls are the ones who want him gone.
I highly doubt that's the case though.

I think it is in the mutual best interest of both parties. That is why I will be surprised if it doesn't get done eventually. I will also be surprised if the Bulls aren't paying At least 75% of his deal.

 

[tlance]

Preach it, people can have their own opinions. I'll take it a step further, was he all there in games 5 and 6 last year or was he thinking about what he knew he wanted to do?

Now that is taking it too far. Are you suggesting he tanked playoff games?

If not for a truly epic shooting performance from Klay in game 6, OKC would have won and advanced.

 

[bksballer89]

Now that is taking it too far. Are you suggesting he tanked playoff games?

If not for a truly epic shooting performance from Klay in game 6, OKC would have won and advanced.

Thunder fans are so hurt lol. Hilarious

 

[bksballer89]

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Which means he'll sacrifice the 4M or whatever it is IF they resign Iggy, etc...and won't if they don't.

 

[trojanfan12]

What the hell is the difference between:

- Having millions upon millions of dollars in the bank, and making 5 million dollars a year on top of that
- Having millions upon millions of dollars in the bank, and making 10 million dollars a year on top of that
- or whatever?

Ooooh, I know this one.

5 million dollars.

 

[DJ Fieri]

David Stern Says Mitch Kupchak Kept Lakers from Making 2011 Chris Paul Trade

I missed this. Think Stern is full of shit.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Just seems weird.

Harden really gonna give up the ball?

I still think this is about getting a full max and NTC.

The Spurś?

Y eah, I totally believe that's real.

CP is a pure PG and Harden will be more of a scorer....catch and shoot or catch and score type of guy. Harden had a great season but he's not a pure PG.

 

[Heatles84]

He been to 5 finals and won 3 titles. Can't blame him for choosing money over winning at this stage of his career. Been underpaid throughout his career

Not really. Only time he's been underpaid was right after Lebron left for one year where he was making $14 mil. He's made over $200 million in career earnings from his salary alone.

 

[bksballer89]

Not really. Only time he's been underpaid was right after Lebron left for one year where he was making $14 mil. He's made over $200 million in career earnings from his salary alone.

I disagree.

 

[trojanfan12]

David Stern Says Mitch Kupchak Kept Lakers from Making 2011 Chris Paul Trade

I missed this. Think Stern is full of shit.

Yeah, this was already addressed and dismissed. It's like the 3rd or 4th different story that Stern has come up with to try and make it look like what he did at the time wasn't bullshit and a conflict of interest.

 

[tlance]

CP is a pure PG and Harden will be more of a scorer....catch and shoot or catch and score type of guy. Harden had a great season but he's not a pure PG.

Harden is not and never will be a catch and shoot guy. he is a catch, hold, dominate the ball and make a play guy. CP3 is better on the ball also. He is a great player and would make the Rockets better, but not by much. They are redundant pieces who would mostly be taking turns.

 

[jeffro151]

Knicks, Phil mutually part ways after 3 years

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

CP is a pure PG and Harden will be more of a scorer....catch and shoot or catch and score type of guy. Harden had a great season but he's not a pure PG.

Dude, please...lol

You have watched more basketball than I have in your lifetime.

Harden is a ballhogging, allergic to defense selfish player and Paul is a task market that holds his teammates to a higher standard than he holds himself.

Match made in hell.

Harden is not Kobe .

Paul should to go the Spurs.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

In other News, no matter how bad the Clippers are, we are not the Knicks.

What.

A.

Shitshow.

Who will be dumb enough to take that job?

 

[DJ Fieri]

Dude, please...lol

You have watched more basketball than I have in your lifetime.

Harden is a ballhogging, allergic to defense selfish player and Paul is a task market that holds his teammates to a higher standard than he holds himself.

Match made in hell.

Harden is not Kobe .

Paul should to go the Spurs.

Never said it was a great fit.

 

[TJL]

So the fact that he opted into his final year of his contract has nothing to do with anything?

He wants his money and now he wants to be bought out. That's called selfishness.

You guys should all be ashamed of yourselves the way you talk about D Wad

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Preach it, people can have their own opinions. I'll take it a step further, was he all there in games 5 and 6 last year or was he thinking about what he knew he wanted to do?

This is....wow.

Those loses didn't have anything to do with Westbrook and his horrific shot selection, huh?

The fact that Ibaka didn't do his part wasn't a factor?

Naaaaaa, this is all because Durant dogged it because he was already out the door, mentally?

If and when Paul leaves the Paper CLips, I will be sad. But, will wish him well.

*I dont care if Blake leaves *

I never want to come off as nonsensical, bitter and entitled as you do in this post.

 

[TJL]