2024 NBA Offseason

[shopson67]

6 9 guys that can handle and push like Giddey are far and few between.

I hear that's what draws the "ladies"...

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Imho....Giddey to the Bulls is a downgrade for them....but, Caruso to OKC is an upgrade for them.

 

[shopson67]

That was a matchup thing and the Thunder just didn’t need what Giddey brings. Make a list of 6 9 guys that can push and pass like Giddey. It may have one name on it.

Matchup as in he was getting roasted defensively

 

[shopson67]

Imho....Giddey to the Bulls is a downgrade for them....but, Caruso to OKC is an upgrade for them.

To a criminal level. You're telling me the Bulls couldn't pull at least one pick from OKC? They can't use them all anyway.

 

[shopson67]

Everson is going full "Monty", lol.

 

[DJ]

Sources: Bulls trading Caruso to OKC for Giddey

The Bulls are trading two-time All-Defensive Team guard Alex Caruso to the Thunder for guard Josh Giddey, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

www.espn.com

Good story.

 

[wildturkey]

I fucking love that Caruso deal for the Thunder. Giddey is nothing more than a replacement levels starter. Fine enough but nothing special. To turn him into a very good defensive guard without giving up picks on top of having all kinds of cap room left (and picks) to bring in other guards if needed is a grand slam. Sam Presti masterclass.

And a typical Chicago Bulls disaster class. Had multiple offers for Caruso the last couple of years, reportedly some offering multiple picks, and all they get for him is Giddey.

 

[wildturkey]

I'm more upset about the Redick hire as it pertains to losing an excellent analyst than anything else. He and Tim Legler are basically the only guys you see on TV talking Xs and Os, actually trying to teach people the game and educate the audience about what's going on. Redick was great on TV and his podcast with Lebron was really good. There's some other fan and basketball nerd podcasts out there that do film breakdowns, but its rare to get it from actual players. I'm gonna miss that. NBA media could use more of it.

Coaching wise, Redick has the make up to be a good coach. He's incredibly smart and seems to have the temperament you need for the workload. I'm just hesitant that he's the right coach for the Lakers right now with where they are as a franchise. He'd be better served on a Detroit or some up and coming team imo than on a team that's always "championship or bust" (whether its realistic or not) and with aging stars. They really need to nail the assistants. And for the sake of franchise stability, they'd probably be best served to let him serve out the full 4 years of the contract barring something drastic like him being absolutely dreadful.

 

[Shanemansj13]

To a criminal level. You're telling me the Bulls couldn't pull at least one pick from OKC? They can't use them all anyway.

Yeah doesn’t make sense

 

[Mebert]

Yeah doesn’t make sense

If Chicago is attempting to compete today it makes no sense, if they are thinking rebuild the trade is exactly what they need. A bet on a 21 year Olds high potential over the 30 year old that is ready to win now.

 

[DJ]

@wildturkey I heard Legs will replace Redick on ESPN games next season.

 

[The Q]

If Chicago is attempting to compete today it makes no sense, if they are thinking rebuild the trade is exactly what they need. A bet on a 21 year Olds high potential over the 30 year old that is ready to win now.

They needed draft picks

Lots of draft Capital

 

[wildturkey]

@wildturkey I heard Legs will replace Redick on ESPN games next season.

He damn well better. I noticed they had him calling some late season games and thought that's why, preparing him for the role. But Legs' contract expires this summer. NBC or Amazon could poach him

 

[DJ]

He damn well better. I noticed they had him calling some late season games and thought that's why, preparing him for the role. But Legs' contract expires this summer. NBC or Amazon could poach him

As long as Legs has been at ESPN?

I bet they keep him. And Legs strikes me as the loyal type.

 

[thunderc]

One thing is for certain, this is a win now move by Presti

 

[msgkings322]

That was a matchup thing and the Thunder just didn’t need what Giddey brings. Make a list of 6 9 guys that can push and pass like Giddey. It may have one name on it.

Ben Simmons, Luka Doncic for starters

 

[Shanemansj13]

 

[thunderc]

Ben Simmons, Luka Doncic for starters

Luka is 6 7, but to your point how was Simmons viewed at 21?

 

[trojanfan12]

I'm more upset about the Redick hire as it pertains to losing an excellent analyst than anything else. He and Tim Legler are basically the only guys you see on TV talking Xs and Os, actually trying to teach people the game and educate the audience about what's going on. Redick was great on TV and his podcast with Lebron was really good. There's some other fan and basketball nerd podcasts out there that do film breakdowns, but its rare to get it from actual players. I'm gonna miss that. NBA media could use more of it.

Coaching wise, Redick has the make up to be a good coach. He's incredibly smart and seems to have the temperament you need for the workload. I'm just hesitant that he's the right coach for the Lakers right now with where they are as a franchise. He'd be better served on a Detroit or some up and coming team imo than on a team that's always "championship or bust" (whether its realistic or not) and with aging stars. They really need to nail the assistants. And for the sake of franchise stability, they'd probably be best served to let him serve out the full 4 years of the contract barring something drastic like him being absolutely dreadful.

100% agree on the bold, especially the let him serve out the 4 full years part. If he nails the assistant hires, he should be fine and he should have the full support of Lebron and AD which should help.

In a couple of years Lebron and maybe AD will be gone and assuming he works out, can be the coach for several/many more years.

 

[Shanemansj13]

They needed draft picks

Lots of draft Capital

It looks like they are rebuilding with Derozan but didn’t acquire any picks. I don’t get it. They aren’t contending. They are in that middle ground. Play-in territory