2023 offseason thread

[Shanemansj13]

That would be crazy if signed for the minimum. Would love for the Cavs to sign him

 

[trojanfan12]

What they should have done, if they didn’t want to take another guard was trade down.

Pretty sure they could have gotten Bennet at 5 or 6 if that is who they were set on.

And who knows. Maybe they trade down far enough that nobody they like is there and they decide to take a chance on some lanky athletic kid from Greece.

The bold...that's just mean. lol

 

[Mebert]

That would be crazy if signed for the minimum. Would love for the Cavs to sign him

After the Wolves trade KAT and Gobert they will need Reid backup. So clearly Minnesota.

 

[dtgold88]

Dj has only agreed that Bennett was a bad pick that I have seen. And DJ is a solid poster imo.

He tried to say my logic on the matter was off and I've pretty much mirrored yours here.

Terrible pick and not much else. The rest is just guessing.

 

[DJ Fieri]

That would be crazy if signed for the minimum. Would love for the Cavs to sign him

Insane. And he will be motivated to get paid next summer.

If the Lakers luck into him as we still could use a big? Oh boy.

 

[dtgold88]

That would be crazy if signed for the minimum. Would love for the Cavs to sign him

For sure...guessing we have no way to go above minimum at this point.

 

[DJ Fieri]

I just got home and Demetrius is demanding my attention (the other grandkids are somewhere else today and I got to get my bets in also) but I shall return to defend myself DTFoolsGold.....

 

[trojanfan12]

Ha ha ha. Moved to Nashville almost 2 years ago from Kalispell, MT where I was for about 2 years....

Heading to Vegas....or Phoenix next year. Final stop on DJ USA TOUR

At least until the FBI catches up to you again.

 

[wildturkey]

Y'all in here seriously debating fucking Anthony Bennett?

Chill.

Go grill a hot dog and blow up some fire works.

 

[Mebert]

Y'all in here seriously debating fucking Anthony Bennett?

Chill.

Go grill a hot dog and blow up some fire works.

Not debating Bennett. We all agree on him. We are arguing imaginary trade options....way different.

 

[Shanemansj13]

For sure...guessing we have no way to go above minimum at this point.

I thought the Cavs had 4M left for the MLE. Niang took up around 8M but I believe that also takes them into the luxury tax. They would have to cut Sam Merrill

 

[dtgold88]

I just got home and Demetrius is demanding my attention (the other grandkids are somewhere else today and I got to get my bets in also) but I shall return to defend myself DTFoolsGold.....

Maybe have The Boy help you out?

 

[Shanemansj13]

 

[bksballer89]

Y'all in here seriously debating fucking Anthony Bennett?

Chill.

Go grill a hot dog and blow up some fire works.

nasty work happening in here

 

[dtgold88]

Interesting. Seems like could do more harm than good. wonder if reviewable and also will they call these on the many who act like toddlers after they shoot 3s and fall.

 

[trojanfan12]

Because Dame wants one team only that team has all the leverage. Portland either takes a weak deal or trades him where he doesn't want to go.

It's interesting that we're all on here talking about how the Blazers don't have to send Dame where he wants to go, but based on past precedent, that's exactly where he's going to end up.

When was the last time a star demanded to be traded to a specific team and didn't end up there? The closest I can think of was Kawhi who wanted LA, but had to spend 1 season winning a title in Toronto before ending up in...LA.

 

[DJ Fieri]

At least until the FBI catches up to you again.

I am squeaky clean, brother.

 

[DJ Fieri]

It's interesting that we're all on here talking about how the Blazers don't have to send Dame where he wants to go, but based on past precedent, that's exactly where he's going to end up.

When was the last time a star demanded to be traded to a specific team and didn't end up there? The closest I can think of was Kawhi who wanted LA, but had to spend 1 season winning a title in Toronto before ending up in...LA.

Mecca pointed this out earlier.

Leonard and PG both wanted the Lakers.

But since? KD and Beal both wanted the Suns, most recently. Irving wanted the Lakers, but went to the Mavs.

 

[trojanfan12]

I am squeaky clean, brother.

Well, technically that's true.

At least until the FBI finally catches you.

 

[tlance]

What they should have done, if they didn’t want to take another guard was trade down.

Pretty sure they could have gotten Bennet at 5 or 6 if that is who they were set on.

And who knows. Maybe they trade down far enough that nobody they like is there and they decide to take a chance on some lanky athletic kid from Greece.

This is what I said.

Ok, so this post is mis worded by me.

Not what I meant to say, at least not the part about getting Bennett at 5 which seems to be the sticking point.

Would have been best case scenario if someone else had drafted Bennett because he sucked.

The one and only point that matters is that drafting Bennett at 1 was a horrible, and avoidable mistake.