2023 offseason thread

[thunderc]

Ugh, SGA slotted to be first $400 M player.

CBS Sports: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is prime candidate to sign first $400 million contract

The Thunder might need to back up the brinks trucks to keep SGA past 2027.

okcthunderwire.usatoday.com

 

[tlance]

Ugh, SGA slotted to be first $400 M player.

CBS Sports: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is prime candidate to sign first $400 million contract

The Thunder might need to back up the brinks trucks to keep SGA past 2027.

okcthunderwire.usatoday.com

Which is why I find all the Jaylen Brown talk so funny.

Most recently paid is highest paid.

Simple as that.

 

[dtgold88]

Which is why I find all the Jaylen Brown talk so funny.

Most recently paid is highest paid.

Simple as that.

Yep...if he was a few years older is he even top 5 paid? Top 10?

 

[tlance]

Yep...if he was a few years older is he even top 5 paid? Top 10?

Just happened to be lucky enough to hit free agency immediately after making all NBA.

Timing is everything.

 

[The Q]

Just happened to be lucky enough to hit free agency immediately after making all NBA.

Timing is everything.

bad voting also helps

 

[msgkings322]

Rent free etc.

 

[thunderc]

Rent free etc.

Actually I think that process was started when Ant man said that. That’s Draymond. Unfortunately Edwards doesn’t have the help to pull it off.

 

[BigKen]

Question about Simmons.

If he got to a team where he wasn't expected to be anything more than a sixth or seventh guy off the bench, Do you think he might somehow dis himself out of the hole he's in?

I could almost picture him coming off Boston's bench and actually make a difference.

Thoughts???

 

[trojanfan12]

Question about Simmons.

If he got to a team where he wasn't expected to be anything more than a sixth or seventh guy off the bench, Do you think he might somehow dis himself out of the hole he's in?

I could almost picture him coming off Boston's bench and actually make a difference.

Thoughts???

Might be the best approach with him.

At this point, with his apparent back issues, it might be too late.

But on a cheap deal it would be worth a try.

 

[bksballer89]

 

[shopson67]

Just happened to be lucky enough to hit free agency immediately after making all NBA.

Timing is everything.

not to mention the increased raises allowed under the new CBA

 

[shopson67]

Question about Simmons.

If he got to a team where he wasn't expected to be anything more than a sixth or seventh guy off the bench, Do you think he might somehow dis himself out of the hole he's in?

I could almost picture him coming off Boston's bench and actually make a difference.

Thoughts???

I could see him as a 5th option starter like Vando with the Lakers. Play strong D and be a secondary playmaker, but probably be the first guy subbed out for offensive firepower with the 2nd unit.

Of course, he needs to get that back sorted out.

 

[thunderc]

Rumors flying that the Blazers have no intention of trading Lillard

 

[shopson67]

Rumors flying that the Blazers have no intention of trading Lillard

Why would they if he only wants Miami and that's their offer? If he causes problems, he loses his goodwill with the fans.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Rumors flying that the Blazers have no intention of trading Lillard

Coming from the Miami Herald.

Blazers don't want to trade Damian Lillard at this point?

Let’s put it this way. Whatever Billionaire Bruce Wayne leaves in that little pit he dug when he was out camping, that’s the level of crazy some of the theories we’re seeing have become. Today Davi…

hoopshype.com

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Why would they if he only wants Miami and that's their offer? If he causes problems, he loses his goodwill with the fans.

Yup


Today David Wilson and Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald floated the following at the 3:30 mark of their “Heat Check” podcast: I don’t even know if I buy it 100 percent, but someone that has knowledge of what’s going on, they’re not even convinced that Portland wants to trade Damian Lillard at this point. It almost feels like they’re trying to find a way to maybe change his mind or delay this and see if Dame goes, ‘Well, I’ll just be part of this.

 

[dtgold88]

Yup


Today David Wilson and Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald floated the following at the 3:30 mark of their “Heat Check” podcast: I don’t even know if I buy it 100 percent, but someone that has knowledge of what’s going on, they’re not even convinced that Portland wants to trade Damian Lillard at this point. It almost feels like they’re trying to find a way to maybe change his mind or delay this and see if Dame goes, ‘Well, I’ll just be part of this.

My guess is they just don't want to feel forced to trade him with only 1 team as an option.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

My guess is they just don't want to feel forced to trade him with only 1 team as an option.

Absolutely.

I think Dame has earned the right to not get shipped somewhere shitty.

But, he is being unreasonable.

Miami just doesn’t have the right assets.

Either they need to find a way to get them.

Or, he has to be open to other places.

 

[thunderc]

Absolutely.

I think Dame has earned the right to not get shipped somewhere shitty.

But, he is being unreasonable.

Miami just doesn’t have the right assets.

Either they need to find a way to get them.

Or, he has to be open to other places.

It just sets a bad precedent and I hope Portland maintains this stance. These guys are getting crazy money for supposedly sticking with their team. If that is no longer the case the supermax should go away.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Coming from the Miami Herald.

Blazers don't want to trade Damian Lillard at this point?

Let’s put it this way. Whatever Billionaire Bruce Wayne leaves in that little pit he dug when he was out camping, that’s the level of crazy some of the theories we’re seeing have become. Today Davi…

hoopshype.com

Is this going to set a precedent going forward? We will see if they stick to their guns