2022 NBA Offseason thread

[DJ]

It doesn't matter what the Nets get for Irving really....they'll get a good return for KD and after 1-2 seasons they could flip Simmons if he rebounds (I'm sure the Kings will be interested).....unless they decide to keep him and build around him.

 

[Mecca]

Just to clarify it isn't a restriction in the state. It is a more of a team deal from what all the insiders close to the heat are saying

Yeah, didn't think Desantis would be onboard with that restriction.

 

[shopson67]

Yeah, didn't think Desantis would be onboard with that restriction.

Surprised he hasn't threatened to "cancel" the Heat, lol...

 

[Mecca]

It doesn't matter what the Nets get for Irving really....they'll get a good return for KD and after 1-2 seasons they could flip Simmons if he rebounds (I'm sure the Kings will be interested).....unless they decide to keep him and build around him.

It matters to the Nets...lmao

They burned their young playoff team to the ground, fired their coach and traded their assets.

They are not giving Irving away.

If he wants to walk for 6m, at least they don't have to deal with Westbrook's nonsense.

 

[shopson67]

It matters to the Nets...lmao

They burned their young playoff team to the ground, fired their coach and traded their assets.

They are not giving Irving away.

If he wants to walk for 6m, at least they don't have to deal with Westbrook's nonsense.

Is Charlotte still looking to dump salary? They could be the 3rd team to flip Westbrook to for Hayward and Rozier (or something along those lines).

 

[Mecca]

Daughter with the baby coming here soon, taking the 2 and giving us a break for a few weeks.

Giving you a break?

Dude, it's the other way around.

Aren't they her kids?

Your wife must really be a great cook to have you this meek.

She's like Emerill, Bobby Flay and Julia Child's with a Halle Berry face?

 

[Mecca]

Is Charlotte still looking to dump salary? They could be the 3rd team to flip Westbrook to for Hayward and Rozier (or something along those lines).

Dunno.

Jordan has been taking a beating in the last month over those rumors.

 

[trojanfan12]

It matters to the Nets...lmao

They burned their young playoff team to the ground, fired their coach and traded their assets.

They are not giving Irving away.

If he wants to walk for 6m, at least they don't have to deal with Westbrook's nonsense.

What are the odds that Lebron is in Kyrie's ear making him promises that the Lakers can't? Telling him to "just opt out, take the $6 million, the Lakers will make it right next off-season and I'll give you a big role in my next movie project". lol

 

[DJ]

Giving you a break?

Dude, it's the other way around.

Aren't they her kids?

Your wife must really be a great cook to have you this meek.

She's like Emerill, Bobby Flay and Julia Child's with a Halle Berry face?

She just had a baby....trying to help her out....

Actually had a decent time Sat night...hadn't seen Despicable Me in a while....

 

[DJ]

Chuck roast, taters and carrots on the throwaway plates.....

Yum.

 

[DJ]

Is Charlotte still looking to dump salary? They could be the 3rd team to flip Westbrook to for Hayward and Rozier (or something along those lines).

That's what I was thinking and Shane (I think it was him) posted that a few days ago.

 

[tlance]

He has until Wednesday to do so, just wait is what I’m saying.

Problem is…

His trade value depends on whether the acquiring team prefers to have him for 1 year or long term.

So they need to talking to his suitors now to figure that out.

 

[trojanfan12]

True, but a couple 1st rounders is better than nothing. And I think if RW does get dealt it'll be a 3 team deal for Irving. So the Nets get some players also.

I saw speculation that had Westbrook going to the Pacers (with the Lakers picks) and most likely getting bought out (unless the Pacers want to use his nameto sell few more tickets, Brogdon and Hield go to the Nets and Kyrie to the Lakers. It was based on the fact that the Pacers are expected to be looking for cap space.

I wonder if something like that would persuade KD to stay with the Nets?

 

[tlance]

Yep.

But, I'm just acknowledging that you guys were right, I was wrong.

We all love to jump on here days/weeks/months later with the I told you so's.

Gotta fall on my sword when it goes the other way.

Dunno if he means 5 mil a year or for the total length of the deal.

Doesnt matter because I actually thought he'd go straight mercenary.

I said it too.

And still…

It is one thing to say you are willing to sign for less. Quite another to actually do it when the offers are in the table.

We shall see.

 

[DJ]

Is Charlotte still looking to dump salary? They could be the 3rd team to flip Westbrook to for Hayward and Rozier (or something along those lines).

GH and Rozier to the Nets. 1 of the Lakers picks.

RW and 1 of the Lakers picks to Hornets.

Irving to the Lakers.

 

[tlance]

Rumor is that Pritchard wants a first rounder. I didn’t ask for that. Just a fourth year player on a rookie contract that the Wiz probably ain’t interested in paying…

Well…

He isn’t getting a first rounder for Brogdon unless he takes back a worse contract.

What he “wants” doesn’t matter.

 

[Mecca]

What are the odds that Lebron is in Kyrie's ear making him promises that the Lakers can't? Telling him to "just opt out, take the $6 million, the Lakers will make it right next off-season and I'll give you a big role in my next movie project". lol

Wouldn't you if you are Lebron?

Outside of not being a wing defender, doesn't Kyrie check all of the boxes?

Well, outside of not being a malcontent.

The Lakers are playing this exactly fight.

Go for the guy with more red flags because you are currently running unopposed.

If the Nets call Kyrie's bluff and he opts out, just to re sign, what did you lose?

If the Nets call his bluff, be opts out and you get him for 6 m, it's a huge win for the Lakers.

If the Nets blink and take Westbrook, you win bigger.

This is not the Kawhi situation where you are sitting around waiting while other guys fly off the board.

The clock hasn't even started yet on free agency and you wouldn't have a path to someone on his level if it had.

 

[DJ]

I saw speculation that had Westbrook going to the Pacers (with the Lakers picks) and most likely getting bought out (unless the Pacers want to use his nameto sell few more tickets, Brogdon and Hield go to the Nets and Kyrie to the Lakers. It was based on the fact that the Pacers are expected to be looking for cap space.

I wonder if something like that would persuade KD to stay with the Nets?

I doubt it. I think he'll want out regardless....

 

[trojanfan12]

I doubt it. I think he'll want out regardless....

Maybe. But he has what? 3 or 4 years left on his deal? Maybe he decides to give it a season with Brogdon, Hield and Simmons. I don't know if that could get them a finals berth, but I'll bet they'd do better than getting swept in the first round.

 

[DJ]

Wouldn't you if you are Lebron?

Outside of not being a wing defender, doesn't Kyrie check all of the boxes?

Well, outside of not being a malcontent.

The Lakers are playing this exactly fight.

Go for the guy with more red flags because you are currently running unopposed.

If the Nets call Kyrie's bluff and he opts out, just to re sign, what did you lose?

If the Nets call his bluff, be opts out and you get him for 6 m, it's a huge win for the Lakers.

If the Nets blink and take Westbrook, you win bigger.

This is not the Kawhi situation where you are sitting around waiting while other guys fly off the board.

The clock hasn't even started yet on free agency and you wouldn't have a path to someone on his level if it had.

Irving is a different cat, TJ12 mentioned it a few days ago....he could be the one guy who leaves a lot of cash on the table to go where he wants and get paid summer.