2019 Offseason Thread

[DJ Fieri]

I agree.

Wasn't his first choice of scenarios.

But, I believe be would have gone to the Lakers before returning to Toronto.

If the rumors are to be believed, he wouldn't commit even if the Raps traded for George and Westbrook.

He's the NBA's version of a cold blooded assassin.

 

[trojanfan12]

Welp Spurs

He must just want money. Can't think of another reason to go to the Knicks over the Spurs.

 

[ManuForever]

He must just want money. Can't think of another reason to go to the Knicks over the Spurs.

It's a real bitch move verbally committing and then backing out, especially considering the Spurs traded away a sharpshooter in order to get him. So he leaves, they're fucked.

 

[dtgold88]

It takes more than just the market. There has to be something else attractive about the team.

Look at the Clippers. For years they couldn't even get a meeting with top FA's, even though they are in LA.

They get a new owner, a new FO, a couple of years to show they have their shit together and look at them now. If this was still the Donald Sterling Clippers, Kawhi doesn't even meet with them.

There is no question that location helps teams get meetings, but there's more to it than just location.

True, but I suspect an LA team with Magic still involved can get a meeting with an LA kid.

Really all I'm saying is who cares if you cannot sign these guys?

 

[DJ Fieri]

It's a real bitch move verbally committing and then backing out, especially considering the Spurs traded away a sharpshooter in order to get him. So he leaves, they're fucked.

Who did they trade?

 

[DJ Fieri]

NM.....Bertrans......forgot about that.

 

[dtgold88]

Just a rumor, but here ya go Heat fans......

RUMOR: 3-Team Trade Involving The Cavs And Russell Westbrook Emerges

Not sure how Heat could come away with Westbrook AND Love (or what the Cavs would get) but agree that would be a coup by Riley.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Just a rumor, but here ya go Heat fans......

RUMOR: 3-Team Trade Involving The Cavs And Russell Westbrook Emerges

Not sure how Heat could come away with Westbrook AND Love (or what the Cavs would get) but agree that would be a coup by Riley.

They would be taking back around $68M, not sure how that is even possible. It is but next to impossible with a 3 team trade.

They would have to trade basically everyone on their roster except Butler and one other player around $11M lol

 

[Bart]

Had to finally ignore bucktails.

Tired of getting notifications for his silly threads on the NBA board.

Only a wussy would put someone on ignore.

 

[Heatles84]

@Heatles84 @bksballer89 @TurnUpTheHeat

Your boy Herro looks really good.

He can do more off the bounce than I thought. Definitely has to work on his defense, but the kid can score in a variety of ways. He plays with a swagger too. Love that.

He's showing promise. Want to see what he can do at the next level. But he excelled in college and now summer league, along with showing a variety of skillsets.

 

[Heatles84]

Just a rumor, but here ya go Heat fans......

RUMOR: 3-Team Trade Involving The Cavs And Russell Westbrook Emerges

Not sure how Heat could come away with Westbrook AND Love (or what the Cavs would get) but agree that would be a coup by Riley.

If Riley pulled that off, while keeping one of Herro and Bam (I figured one of them has to go), then Riley's just short of Jerry West as greatest executive.

 

[Heatles84]

I saw a similar trade rumor where Love goes to another team, Wall goes to OKC, and Ball and Russ went to Miami.

That's beyond wishful. But would be great.

 

[dtgold88]

If Riley pulled that off, while keeping one of Herro and Bam (I figured one of them has to go), then Riley's just short of Jerry West as greatest executive.

Just don't see how it's even possible with Russ and Love making around $70 mil.

 

[dtgold88]

I saw a similar trade rumor where Love goes to another team, Wall goes to OKC, and Ball and Russ went to Miami.

That's beyond wishful. But would be great.

Ball?

 

[Shanemansj13]

If Riley pulled that off, while keeping one of Herro and Bam (I figured one of them has to go), then Riley's just short of Jerry West as greatest executive.

That would put him better than West, not bc RW or Love is anything close to Paul George or Kawhi but just for the fact you acquire two stars/All-stars in one deal and not having to give up 50 1st rounders.

Love has been in rumors for 4 years now. He won't be going anywhere, at least if he did I would be very surprised.

 

[Heatles84]

Just don't see how it's even possible with Russ and Love making around $70 mil.

We'd have to gut the team, essentially. Bam or Herro would have to likely be included as assets.

 

[Heatles84]

Ball?

Meant Beal.

 

[Shanemansj13]

I saw a similar trade rumor where Love goes to another team, Wall goes to OKC, and Ball and Russ went to Miami.

That's beyond wishful. But would be great.

Yeah makes no sense for OKC, trade Russ for Wall. If OKC is wanting to rebuild taking that Wall contract would be the last thing they want.

 

[dtgold88]

Meant Beal.

Just curious if that rumor was before or after they acquired Butler.

 

[Battlelyon]

Just a rumor, but here ya go Heat fans......

RUMOR: 3-Team Trade Involving The Cavs And Russell Westbrook Emerges

Not sure how Heat could come away with Westbrook AND Love (or what the Cavs would get) but agree that would be a coup by Riley.