2017 NBA Offseason Thread

[bksballer89]

Got to improve at the backup PG spot then we might have something. Christon is not the guy, no way.

They'll probably sign one later on in the offseason I assume.

 

[thunderc]

Yeah his poor perimeter shooting doesn't bother me all that much but 42% from the line is disgusting

If you can't hit 50 % it should be mandatory that you at least try to shoot them underhanded or bounce them in or something. It's truly sad.

 

[bksballer89]

Roberson shot 24% from 3 last year and 42% from the line. His goal should be get his 3 pt % up to at least 30% and improve his ft% to about 60-65%. Teams would respect him slightly more and stop intentional fouling him if he does those 2 things

 

[thunderc]

I would fine his ass if he even shot a 3, I don't care how open he is. The guy is too athletic to make it that easy on teams. Hopefully someone can figure out how to help him shoot a little better.

 

[bksballer89]

@thunderc some backup PGs who OKC should consider IMO

Aaron Brooks
Tyreke Evans
Raymond Felton
Brandon Jennings
Ty Lawson
Shelvin Mack

 

[bksballer89]

Man if this Russ and PG-13 thing can work out, this team is going to approach 55 wins and should be playing basketball in mid May.

 

[knowyourenemy]

@thunderc some backup PGs who OKC should consider IMO

Aaron Brooks
Tyreke Evans
Raymond Felton
Brandon Jennings
Ty Lawson
Shelvin Mack

OKC should just sign Rondo.

 

[bksballer89]

OKC should just sign Rondo.

he will be pricey imo

 

[knowyourenemy]

he will be pricey imo

Rondo got $3 million already from Chicago. OKC can use the mid-level exception and he'd be paid pretty decently for 2017-2018. Maybe not enough -- but I'd like to see Rondo and Westbrook on the same team.

 

[thunderc]

I just have a feeling that Presti is not done. There have been rumors about trading Kanter. I just don't think they can do that but I'm torn. You can't play him a all against the Rockets or the Warriors but he would play huge minutes agains the Spurs and is a big part of the reason I think they are capable of beating the Spurs. It will be fun to watch what Presti does. Rumors about a trade for Marcus Smart somehow too but I don't see it now.

 

[thunderc]

And if I'm not mistaken OKC used their mid level exception on Patterson.

 

[knowyourenemy]

And if I'm not mistaken OKC used their mid level exception on Patterson.

Forgot about that deal. I think you're right that Patterson used up the MLE.

 

[Heatles84]

Can we discuss fat rob and blac chyna?

Gullible douche bag mixed with trash whore. There you go.

 

[Heatles84]

I just have a feeling that Presti is not done. There have been rumors about trading Kanter. I just don't think they can do that but I'm torn. You can't play him a all against the Rockets or the Warriors but he would play huge minutes agains the Spurs and is a big part of the reason I think they are capable of beating the Spurs. It will be fun to watch what Presti does. Rumors about a trade for Marcus Smart somehow too but I don't see it now.

Kanter's a significant liability on the defensive end against teams like the Rockets and Dubs (as you mentioned) - which are the 3 teams OKC will be fighting playoff positioning for (we all know the Dubs are getting the 1 seed most likely).

His contract's difficult to move as Boston would take him based on need; but the contract offsets that given the depth they'll have to give up.

 

[thunderc]

I do think Kanter is a little more valuable now that the Thunder will be able to stagger minutes better than last year. There just aren't many big guys in the league as talented as he is around the rim on offense. He is a walking offensive rebound, you really don't have to run anything for him.

 

[CreepCreep2014]

IDK, I would like to see Boston make room for these young kids (Brown, Tatum, Zizic, Nader, Ojeleye) to play. You are not going to beat Clev, maybe more competitive, but not beat them. These kids are the future so let them go through the growing pains now. I really like what Brown has looked like and Tatum has the makings of a bright future. IT, Bradley, Brown, Horford, Zizic could be a nice starting 5.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Roberson turned down 12 last off season, guess that didn't work out too well for him.

George Hill took a L too.

 

[ChrisWebber]

George Hill took a L too.

George Hill says "Last night I took an L, but tonight I bounce back"

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

George Hill says "Last night I took an L, but tonight I bounce back"

 

[knowyourenemy]

IDK, I would like to see Boston make room for these young kids (Brown, Tatum, Zizic, Nader, Ojeleye) to play. You are not going to beat Clev, maybe more competitive, but not beat them. These kids are the future so let them go through the growing pains now. I really like what Brown has looked like and Tatum has the makings of a bright future. IT, Bradley, Brown, Horford, Zizic could be a nice starting 5.

Hayward not going to crack the starting lineup?