2017 NBA Offseason Thread

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

The Knicks.

Just...why?

Dude stepped up last year.

But, they have to find a way to dump Lee for this to make sense.

 

[bksballer89]

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I think Dion and Johnson were both very good FA's.
As far as KO.
It came out of left field, but I see the vision.
Let's see how it plays out.

He's a terrific ying to Whitesides yang.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Does Brown get his spot?

 

[Gman]

Does Brown get his spot?

Brown, Smart, Rozier all can help fill in the gap... Brown is the likely starter at this point.

 

[tlance]

C's will miss Bradley... no doubt... that being said:

Ainge has drafted well in this area. He always has had an eye for defense minded guards and wings...

C's still have Smart (at least for now) and Rozier... both play quality perimeter defense... they can pick up some of the slack of Bradley leaving.

Celtics will miss Bradley for sure. Still a great trade though. They could not keep him next year.

Morris is a valuable addition capable of playing 4 where their biggest hole is. Also, I think there could be times where Hayward, Brown and Tatum can all play together. That is the future of the team, and I think their skill sets mesh pretty well. Giving Bradley away unclogs their wing rotation. That is a good thing long term.

 

[Gman]

Celtics will miss Bradley for sure. Still a great trade though. They could not keep him next year.

Morris is a valuable addition capable of playing 4 where their biggest hole is. Also, I think there could be times where Hayward, Brown and Tatum can all play together. That is the future of the team, and I think their skill sets mesh pretty well. Giving Bradley away unclogs their wing rotation. That is a good thing long term.

Brad Stevens' philosophy about player positions in the NBA:


“I don’t have the five positions anymore,” Celtics coach Brad Stevens said. “It may be as simple as three positions now, where you’re either a ball-handler, a wing or a big.

“It’s really important. We’ve become more versatile as the years have gone on.”

[…]

“Tatum will play wherever,” Stevens said. “He can handle the ball. He can move it. … He’s at least a wing because he can really handle the ball, too. And he can shoot it and do all those things. He’s a very versatile player.”

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Brown, Smart, Rozier all can help fill in the gap... Brown is the likely starter at this point.

I really like Brown.

So, you see Crowder getting Dealt for a big?

I like John Henson of the Deer.

He'd give you some rim protection and you could move Horford to the 4 at times.

Just spit ball in off the top of my head.

Gotta move another wing....imo

 

[Vyle203]

Celtics will miss Bradley for sure. Still a great trade though. They could not keep him next year.

Morris is a valuable addition capable of playing 4 where their biggest hole is. Also, I think there could be times where Hayward, Brown and Tatum can all play together. That is the future of the team, and I think their skill sets mesh pretty well. Giving Bradley away unclogs their wing rotation. That is a good thing long term.

It's as good a trade as they could pull off considering the situation. I'm gonna personally miss Bradley, I love that dude. God I hate salary dumping, it just feels dirty lol.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Brad Stevens' philosophy about player positions in the NBA:


“I don’t have the five positions anymore,” Celtics coach Brad Stevens said. “It may be as simple as three positions now, where you’re either a ball-handler, a wing or a big.

“It’s really important. We’ve become more versatile as the years have gone on.”

[…]

“Tatum will play wherever,” Stevens said. “He can handle the ball. He can move it. … He’s at least a wing because he can really handle the ball, too. And he can shoot it and do all those things. He’s a very versatile player.”

It was only one game, and Summer League at that.

So, it could have been a one off.

But, I don't know about Tatum handling the ball.

Mitchell took his fucking lunch money, shoes, socks and draws yesterday and he's like 4 inches shorter.

 

[Gman]

I really like Brown.

Me too. Dude is dominating Summer League ball... exactly like he should be.

So, you see Crowder getting Dealt for a big?

It's possible, but I doubt it. Crowder's too valuable... a lot of that having to do with his contract.

Gotta move another wing....imo

Not necessarily, I don't think. I think the C's philosophy under Stevens is to have the 2 through 4 spots very interchangeable...

 

[tlance]

Brad Stevens' philosophy about player positions in the NBA:


“I don’t have the five positions anymore,” Celtics coach Brad Stevens said. “It may be as simple as three positions now, where you’re either a ball-handler, a wing or a big.

“It’s really important. We’ve become more versatile as the years have gone on.”

[…]

“Tatum will play wherever,” Stevens said. “He can handle the ball. He can move it. … He’s at least a wing because he can really handle the ball, too. And he can shoot it and do all those things. He’s a very versatile player.”

I agree with Stevens' take on positions 100%.

However, I want to add one more piece to it. In addition to bigs, you have players with wing type skill sets that can defend bigger opponents. That is what Morris is. He isn't great by any stretch, but he can defend a bigger player while still spacing the floor offensively.

 

[Gman]

It was only one game, and Summer League at that.

So, it could have been a one off.

But, I don't know about Tatum handling the ball.

Mitchell took his fucking lunch money, shoes, socks and draws yesterday and he's like 4 inches shorter.

Tatum's not ready for big league defense at this point...

... I don't see him getting big minutes at first. Hopefully, he has a development curve similar to Jaylon Brown.

 

[tlance]

It was only one game, and Summer League at that.

So, it could have been a one off.

But, I don't know about Tatum handling the ball.

Mitchell took his fucking lunch money, shoes, socks and draws yesterday and he's like 4 inches shorter.

I was really impressed with Mitchell. He is going to be a good player.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I was really impressed with Mitchell. He is going to be a good player.

Yeah, he's a little stud.

Exum looks like it's finally clicking too.

 

[bksballer89]

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Tatum's not ready for big league defense at this point...

... I don't see him getting big minutes at first. Hopefully, he has a development curve similar to Jaylon Brown.

Tatum is silky on offense when he has it going.

You guys will be potent when you have Hayward, IT and Tatum on the floor at the same time.

Pick your poison.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Wow.....after all the money is gone.

Can the Nets pull the Porter offer and sign him?

 

[bksballer89]

Wow.....after all the money is gone.

Can the Nets pull the Porter offer and sign him?

I don't think they can pull the offer because the Wizards already received the signed offer sheet

 

[bksballer89]