2019 Offseason Thread

[tlance]

The dude is uber talented, so he's going to get huge money from someone. But I have to wonder how soon his act will start wearing thin with teams.

My guess is that this is his last mega contract unless he matures a lot.

 

[shopson67]

Just an example but that could entice Kemba to stay and sign the max, even though in reality they still wouldn't contend lol

Kemba already wants to stay. IMO the Hornets shouldn't keep him. It's a dead end.

 

[dtgold88]

It was an example. Read lol.

Lottery pick + bad contract + good, young player with nice contract

That is the only way the Cavs would trade Love but I don't think it is happening and I don't think it is 50-50 like Windy says.

windy is guessing.

 

[dtgold88]

Yes

Extreme Guy is back......now you'll argue more while calling me Arguer Guy.

Ya gotta love this forum.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Of course, lottery pick for sure and a couple contracts. One good, young player and another not so good one most likely to match up the contracts.

Like for example:

Monk, Batum and the 12th pick for Love

I might do 12th pick, Bridges, Marvin Williams, Batum for Love and JR.......

That would be interesting both sides---- get Kemba a floor spreader and elite rebounder and some immediate cap relief....get Cleveland the 12th pick and Bridges....just an idea.

prob. not worth it for the Cavs to be honest.

 

[Shanemansj13]

I might do 12th pick, Bridges, Marvin Williams, Batum for Love and JR.......

That would be interesting both sides---- get Kemba a floor spreader and elite rebounder and some immediate cap relief....get Cleveland the 12th pick and Bridges....just an idea.

prob. not worth it for the Cavs to be honest.

I would do a package like that or close to it for a top 8 pick just not sure it is worth it for the Cavs. I mean they get Bridges who is a really, nice young wing who can defend but than with that very valuable JR contract AND Love they only get the 12th and Bridges. I wouldn't do it.

I might do it for say Tyler Johnson and the 6th pick lol. Just another example though.

 

[tlance]

Kawhi could play SG w/ no trouble even though he's never played that position in the NBA or college? Not sure about that one.

And how many games do you expect LeBron to play at the PF spot?

There is virtually no difference between the 2 and 3 positions in the NBA.

You design your offense around who you have. Kawhi has a versatile offensive skill set and can guard anybody 1-4 and a lot of 4s too.

Yeah. Kawhi can 100% for sure play the 2.

 

[tlance]

I hear what you're saying, and pretty much agree. but how many teams do you think are gonna shell out top dollars and take that chance with him...?

All it takes is 1

Somebody who strikes out is going to pay Cousins for at least a year or 2.

 

[dtgold88]

I might do 12th pick, Bridges, Marvin Williams, Batum for Love and JR.......

That would be interesting both sides---- get Kemba a floor spreader and elite rebounder and some immediate cap relief....get Cleveland the 12th pick and Bridges....just an idea.

prob. not worth it for the Cavs to be honest.

It's interesting. If Cavs feel like they can be a relevant team in a couple years and don't feel like Love will be part of it then I think they'd make the deal (as they'd have a ton of extra cap space).

 

[Wamu]

There is virtually no difference between the 2 and 3 positions in the NBA.

You design your offense around who you have. Kawhi has a versatile offensive skill set and can guard anybody 1-4 and a lot of 4s too.

Yeah. Kawhi can 100% for sure play the 2.

In certain situations no doubt about it. But I'm not sure he could play SG for an entire season.

 

[WiggyRuss]

I would do a package like that or close to it for a top 8 pick just not sure it is worth it for the Cavs. I mean they get Bridges who is a really, nice young wing who can defend but than with that very valuable JR contract AND Love they only get the 12th and Bridges. I wouldn't do it.

I might do it for say Tyler Johnson and the 6th pick lol. Just another example though.

yah this draft---- draft picks after like 8 just dont really mean that much.

I mean- i am sure there will be some very good players taken after 8, but noone is really that impressive

 

[dtgold88]

In certain situations no doubt about it. But I'm not sure he could play SG for an entire season.

Really only matters on D. wouldn't have to play the 2 all the time. Could play SF when Lebron rests (10-12 min) and when Lebron goes to the 4 (probably another 10-12 minutes or so).

 

[dtgold88]

yah this draft---- draft picks after like 8 just dont really mean that much.

I mean- i am sure there will be some very good players taken after 8, but noone is really that impressive

No doubt about it. Would bet someone who goes 5 or later is a star and better than 1 of the so-called no-brainer top 3.....just need to find the right one.

 

[Shanemansj13]

There is virtually no difference between the 2 and 3 positions in the NBA.

You design your offense around who you have. Kawhi has a versatile offensive skill set and can guard anybody 1-4 and a lot of 4s too.

Yeah. Kawhi can 100% for sure play the 2.

Guys like Kawhi, KD, Lebron can play the 1, 2, 3 or 4 and it wouldn't make a difference. More and more players are playing like this in this day and age. I mean back in the day players like Magic and MJ could do it but much more common nowadays imo

 

[Wamu]

Really only matters on D. wouldn't have to play the 2 all the time. Could play SF when Lebron rests (10-12 min) and when Lebron goes to the 4 (probably another 10-12 minutes or so).

I could see that happening. If Kawhi ends up in those disgusting purple 'n gold uniforms it's be a match up nightmare for most (if not all) teams.

 

[tlance]

Extreme Guy is back......now you'll argue more while calling me Arguer Guy.

Ya gotta love this forum.

Who is arguing here?

I answered your question with 1 word. And It really isn't close.

You are trying to create another argument

Not taking the bait.

Have a nice day

 

[tlance]

In certain situations no doubt about it. But I'm not sure he could play SG for an entire season.

Why not?

What are the demands of the position that you feel he doesn't have?

If you have a bunch of long versatile defenders like Kawhi and LeBron, you just switch screens anyway.

 

[tlance]

I could see that happening. If Kawhi ends up in those disgusting purple 'n gold uniforms it's be a match up nightmare for most (if not all) teams.

Kawhi is not signing with the Lakers, so it is moot.

But even with the Clips he would play some 2

 

[Wamu]

Why not?

What are the demands of the position that you feel he doesn't have?

If you have a bunch of long versatile defenders like Kawhi and LeBron, you just switch screens anyway.

He's never been a SG in the NBA. And he didn't play that spot in college. I understand in todays NBA some players can play mulitple spots. Kawhi is in that category. But I just don't think him at SG for an entire season is a good idea.

 

[Mecca]

At some point, doesn't a person need to face the fact that they are the common denominator when team moral goes to shit?

Thank GAWD Jerry West saved the Clippers from themselves.

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