2023 offseason thread

[thunderc]

Presti stacking those picks....gonna have to flip them at some point. They amount to a second squad.

I expect fireworks before next years draft with the Thunder having so many 1sts

 

[fightinfunbags]

Could be? Better be will be at that contract.

Pacers throwing money around. Still don't get the Bruce Brown signing for $10M more than the MLE that the other suitors could offer; is that the Pacer tax?

They had to go above and beyond to make it worth his while because the Pacers aren’t winning during the life of his contract.

 

[DJ Fieri]

I expect fireworks before next years draft with the Thunder having so many 1sts

Them trading for a disgruntled star wouldn't surprise me at all.

 

[bksballer89]

Could be? Better be will be at that contract.

Pacers throwing money around. Still don't get the Bruce Brown signing for $10M more than the MLE that the other suitors could offer; is that the Pacer tax?

He's already a star

 

[DJ Fieri]

Have a feeling something big is going down on day 2...

 

[thunderc]

Them trading for a disgruntled star wouldn't surprise me at all.

There will be some that want to play with this group. It’s not going to take a superstar as long as Chet pans out and they hit on a couple more picks. Big ifs though.

 

[shopson67]

Torrey Craig on the vet minimum?

I think they're pretty well set on the wings. Maybe a PF/C type?

I wouldn't be mad at a Nerlens Noel flier. He was odd man out on a rebuilding team after a plantar injury with the Knicks the year prior. If he's healthy and ready to go, solid C defender with athleticism and a decent jumper.

I would assume they hold that 15th spot open as usual, unless something too good to pass on falls into their laps.

 

[shopson67]

He's already a star

I think he needs a bit more continuity at that level before I'm calling that.

 

[DJ Fieri]

I think he needs a bit more continuity at that level before I'm calling that.

Yeah....had 1 breakout season. Let's see him repeat it. Not doubting him, just want to see another season before claiming he is 1.

 

[LogicMan]

Could be? Better be will be at that contract.

Pacers throwing money around. Still don't get the Bruce Brown signing for $10M more than the MLE that the other suitors could offer; is that the Pacer tax?

You gents are slaying it. Vincent deal looks great

 

[DJ Fieri]

I think they're pretty well set on the wings. Maybe a PF/C type?

I wouldn't be mad at a Nerlens Noel flier. He was odd man out on a rebuilding team after a plantar injury with the Knicks the year prior. If he's healthy and ready to go, solid C defender with athleticism and a decent jumper.

I would assume they hold that 15th spot open as usual, unless something too good to pass on falls into their laps.

Or just bring back Walker on the vet minimum if he doesn't get signed.

Not a lot of teams with cap space and a lot of teams have used their money. Good guys may have to settle for vet minimum until next offseason.

 

[DJ Fieri]

You gents are slaying it. Vincent deal looks great

Still think it's a slight overpay....but not hating it as much as I originally did. Mainly because I really liked Schroder.

 

[shopson67]

You gents are slaying it. Vincent deal looks great

Had my heart set on Carter, but thought he was going to be BLE level. Vincent is a solid fall back from Bruce Brown.

Solid value with Prince, Hayes, Reddish, maybe a slight overpay for Rui which is acceptable. On top of all that, options for teams to offer Reaves a 98M deal are drying up so the poison pill contract odds are dropping. Just need to sign DLo back today for $20M per or less.

 

[shopson67]

Or just bring back Walker on the vet minimum if he doesn't get signed.

Not a lot of teams with cap space and a lot of teams have used their money. Good guys may have to settle for vet minimum until next offseason.

I have to think Walker wants more minutes than he's going to get from the Lakers this season.

 

[shopson67]

Still think it's a slight overpay....but not hating it as much as I originally did. Mainly because I really liked Schroder.

Schroder getting more than the MLE really settles any possible disappointment.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Schroder getting more than the MLE really settles any possible disappointment.

True.

 

[shopson67]

Apparently Bruce Brown was going to be a Laker if the TPMLE was his biggest offer. Interesting, but I think Vincent as a true PG is a better fit ultimately, if not the same level player.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Apparently Bruce Brown was going to be a Laker if the TPMLE was his biggest offer. Interesting, but I think Vincent as a true PG is a better fit ultimately, if not the same level player.

Brown a better defender than Vincent though....and similar to Schroder minus his ballhandling.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Wait until the opponent plays Where’s Waldo with him in the playoffs.

I remember him disappearing in the playoffs and you bitching about him.

 

[shopson67]

Brown a better defender than Vincent though....and similar to Schroder minus his ballhandling.

Yep, Brown is better overall, but more of a swing player that can play PG some.