Shanemansj13
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Probably not much going on this weekend, this could take awhile, maybe longer than Lebron last summer.
I see your point, however, Riley obviously wasn't going to give him that multi-year deal that would pretty much put a choke hold on their future plans. Especially with the fact that Wade sits out every other game during the reg season. Think of if this way. What if he retires after next season due to injury? If he had a multi-year deal the team would still be on the hook to pay him.Yeah, its a gamble though, unless he has a wink-wink from the Heat (very possible).
As we've seen the last few days... free agents are taking the long term deals... valuing the security over a higher salary. And these are all-star caliber players. Unless you're in the Durant - LeBron - Davis stratosphere... there is serious risk in taking a short deal with the plan to cash out later.
Wade was close to that level of player at one time... but right now with his age and health... he's the poster child of who should be valuing long term deals.
I wonder why Wade didn't opt for a longer contract with less per year.
He's the exact type of player that should value long-term security over next season's salary, IMO. Is this just another promise from Pat Riley, "take this deal now... it will help me carry out my grand master plan... and we'll take care of you next summer" ??
Coaching. I think we will be a better team with a new coach. Thibs is a great coach but his time was up. He struggled in the playoffs. I think we will have better rotations, we drafted a nice player, and Rose now played a year with the knee he should be a lot better. I don't think we will have those scoring droughts with this new offense. Also wouldn't shock me if we made a decent trade with either Gibson or Noah. Im leaning towards gibson because next year Noah will be nice trade bait with an expiring contract.Depends on seeding, and obviously health (same for every other team), but how have you improved?
Those scoring droughts KILL you. It happens almost every game.
ITs just crazy not to see players pick Lakers. Im hearing you guys are back in the mix with LA.I don't know about Melo, but it's not true about Kobe. Sure there are a few that are "scared" of his non-filtered approach, however, there have been stars that were willing to GO to LA to play with him. KG & CP3 are a couple. It's interesting how the league made sure that didn't happen. Kobe isn't the type and never has been the type to cut corners or join another team just at a better chance at winning.
that would of been the dumbest trade ever. Cavs would have to throw in Vaj or Moz and another 1st rd pick.I didnt know this, but on draft night the Cavs tried to trade the Haywood contract and their 1st rounder for George Hill. Indiana declined obviously.
It almost takes Dallas out of the LA or Jordan mix. They would have to trade someone to make it happen. I was hoping the Bulls would of made a run for Mathews.I don't know about the signing of Matthews by Dallas.
I've heard that with the kind of injury that Matthews had, an Achilles injury, only about 40% of NBA players come back from it.
Yea there was a second meeting yesterday.ITs just crazy not to see players pick Lakers. Im hearing you guys are back in the mix with LA.
What about Varejo is attractive to other teams? His on court abilities are awesome but he's not on the court enough to out weigh the fact he's often injured.that would of been the dumbest trade ever. Cavs would have to throw in Vaj or Moz and another 1st rd pick.
Coaching. I think we will be a better team with a new coach. Thibs is a great coach but his time was up. He struggled in the playoffs. I think we will have better rotations, we drafted a nice player, and Rose now played a year with the knee he should be a lot better. I don't think we will have those scoring droughts with this new offense. Also wouldn't shock me if we made a decent trade with either Gibson or Noah. Im leaning towards gibson because next year Noah will be nice trade bait with an expiring contract.
very true. I was just thinking of something off the top of my head that at least makes better sense then that off that the cavs made. I also Heard they wanted to sign Dunleavy and he said no way. LOLWhat about Varejo is attractive to other teams? His on court abilities are awesome but he's not on the court enough to out weigh the fact he's often injured.
yes but I think next year is the year for that. We can get more in return. This year his value wouldn't be as high because he is coming off a really bad playoffs and an injury. Next year he will have a 12-13 mill dollar expiring contract. We can get something for that. He still isn't a bad player but he isn't Top 5 anymore at his position.I think you do need to unload Noah, because it just looks like he can't coexist with Gasol.
Yea well I already knew he wasn't going there. Cleveland isn't an ideal destination for guards because Kyrie likes to shoot a lot. Then you add LBJ to the mix and there aren't many touches left.very true. I was just thinking of something off the top of my head that at least makes better sense then that off that the cavs made. I also Heard they wanted to sign Dunleavy and he said no way. LOL
I think this changes if the Lakers fill the 5 with a decent player. Plus, I just don't believe journalists until said player makes a statement and/or signs somewhere.Lakers are officially out of the LA mix. LA was not impressed again. What is going on over there.
Report: Aldridge wasn't 'wooed' by Lakers in second meeting - CBSSports.com
Looks like its between Spurs and winning or Suns and money with a chance of winning.