2017 NBA Offseason Thread

[LogicMan]

Not bad so far....

Ask me again after 7/4

Everyone is trying to build for the anti warrior parade. too funny

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

It just hit me. Magic is doing all of this, this year to keep that Boston pick from being top 10

Yep. I'm thinking (hoping) that pick might not be worth a lot next year

 

[DJ Fieri]

But didn't @WiggyRuss say 10,000 x that the Lakers were many years away from any top FA considering them?
If James ends up there it could be the most epic moment in SportsHoopla history.
I'm certainly hoping for it.

 

[Heatles84]

But didn't @WiggyRuss say 10,000 x that the Lakers were many years away from any top FA considering them?
If James ends up there it could be the most epic moment in SportsHoopla history.
I'm certainly hoping for it.

Wouldn't mind the Lakers returning back to prominence quickly. It'd make @WiggyRuss look like more of a simp.

 

[DJ Fieri]

It would be the most epic moment in sports message board history....

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Did I miss something?

Butler?

James and George would cost you near $65m.

How do you get Butler?

50M vcash?

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Wouldn't mind the Lakers returning back to prominence quickly. It'd make @WiggyRuss look like more of a simp.

Even when we battled Lakers fans, I always said I had never disliked the Lakers.

 

[Shanemansj13]

I hope this happens....Magic is trying his best.....

No way they get Butler for #2. No way

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Everyone is trying to build for the anti warrior parade. too funny

There are only a few combinations that can compete with that runaway train....

Davis, Leonard, Bron, Wall, Kyrie

Cousins, Davis, Bron, Leonard, Kyrie

Davis, Beal, Bron, Kawhi, Cousins....

You get the picture....lol

None of those teams are possible.

So, :

 

[LogicMan]

There are only a few combinations that can compete with that runaway train....

Davis, Leonard, Bron, Wall, Kyrie

Cousins, Davis, Bron, Leonard, Kyrie

Davis, Beal, Bron, Kawhi, Cousins....

You get the picture....lol

None of those teams are possible.

So, :

you had me till you through in boogie

 

[Heatles84]

Even when we battled Lakers fans, I always said I had never disliked the Lakers.

Nah, they've always been good for the NBA. Our shit talking fest came during the Heat's Big 3 era. That was because we thought we were going to have Finals battles with them for the foreseeable future. I still stand by the idea that it'll be one of the top misses for me as a fan - having a Finals between the Heat and Lakers when Kobe and Lebron were still playing. That shit talking would've been epic.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Saw a meme about Russell and Kobe

But didn't @WiggyRuss say 10,000 x that the Lakers were many years away from any top FA considering them?
If James ends up there it could be the most epic moment in SportsHoopla history.
I'm certainly hoping for it.

Correction: 10,001 times.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

No way they get Butler for #2. No way

Not just the pick.

Didn't the Wolves try to get him for #4. But, they wanted Lavine too?

 

[DJ Fieri]

Nah, they've always been good for the NBA. Our shit talking fest came during the Heat's Big 3 era. That was because we thought we were going to have Finals battles with them for the foreseeable future. I still stand by the idea that it'll be one of the top misses for me as a fan - having a Finals between the Heat and Lakers when Kobe and Lebron were still playing. That shit talking would've been epic.

Yeah, it would have.

 

[Heatles84]

There are only a few combinations that can compete with that runaway train....

Davis, Leonard, Bron, Wall, Kyrie

Cousins, Davis, Bron, Leonard, Kyrie

Davis, Beal, Bron, Kawhi, Cousins....

You get the picture....lol

None of those teams are possible.

So, :

If Lakers somehow were to pull off Butler and George, it still won't be enough. But those guys are in their mid-to-late 20's. Plus, at some point you have to start being competitive. I think Lakers fans have been patient enough with their 5-year hiatus.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Me:
Dont worry, those things are what Cavs do best.
Wont be long till you can switch teams again.


@WiggyRuss :


hey...im not gonna let you steal my joy today! lol....

the Defending Champs with the highest payroll in the league have their excellent general manager combing the league for help. If they cant get a guy who is significantly better than the level of player they will be able to attract as a premier destination in the buyout market- they wont make an additional trade. If they can- Dan will shell out the dollars.

This is when the NBA gets to be a helluva lot of fun for teams that are in contention!!!! mm



#becauseIcan

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

If Lakers somehow were to pull off Butler and George, it still won't be enough. But those guys are in their mid-to-late 20's. Plus, at some point you have to start being competitive. I think Lakers fans have been patient enough with their 5-year hiatus.

Agree.

It's crazy to think teams shouldn't TRY to get better.

Lightening in a bottle happens. * Dallas*

Injuries happen. * Warriors, Cavs *

Mutiny happens * Cavs again...lol *

 

[DJ Fieri]

If Lakers somehow were to pull off Butler and George, it still won't be enough. But those guys are in their mid-to-late 20's. Plus, at some point you have to start being competitive. I think Lakers fans have been patient enough with their 5-year hiatus.

But, if they got James next summer to play PF to rebound and pass while scoring 20ppg or so? They'd have 3 guys that could put up 20ppg.....it might not result in any titles but it sure as Hell would be interesting and fun to watch.

 

[Heatles84]

Good. Fuck Cleveland.

Sources: Cavs' Butler, George pursuits slowed

 

[Heatles84]

But, if they got James next summer to play PF to rebound and pass while scoring 20ppg or so? They'd have 3 guys that could put up 20ppg.....it might not result in any titles but it sure as Hell would be interesting and fun to watch.

I'm not sure if I'd want Lebron at age 34 (which he'll be around the time of signing in LA hypothetically). But Lebron playing alongside George and Butler would be the best combo he's ever played alongside. And that's saying that as a Wade fan.