NBA Free Agency

[EricaLubarsky]

How mad will the Knicks fans be when they blow their #1 pick this year?

[yahyes]

There's a good chance Kristaps gets traded next. Donnie should give em a call.

[Melonhead]

Carmelo wouldve been perfect fit for Portland. Wouldve been efficiently used because Lillard and CJ are undersized, struggle on defense, and need a solid forward scorer. And I do not like Melo at all.

OKC seems like overkill having Paul George and Melo. I dont see this ending well because none of the three are bona fide leaders. Theyve been the stars on their own teams, but I see this being a 1st round fizzle in the playoffs at best.

[sefant77]

Originally Posted by yahyes

There's a good chance Kristaps gets traded next. Donnie should give em a call.

there is zero chance. The day the Knicks fired Jackson, they choosed Porz

Now they dumped Carmella. Porzingis is the franchise player. If they trade him the fans are going to tear down the MSG

[tap2390]

I may be in the minority but I actually think a WB - Roberson - George - Melo - Adams lineup could do some real damage once (albeit, if) they mesh. Enough to beat the Warriors? Probably not, the Warriors are a well-built all-around team. But, probably enough to take out the Rockets and Spurs.

[Bryan_Wilson]

Originally Posted by tap2390

I may be in the minority but I actually think a WB - Roberson - George - Melo - Adams lineup could do some real damage once (albeit, if) they mesh. Enough to beat the Warriors? Probably not, the Warriors are a well-built all-around team. But, probably enough to take out the Rockets and Spurs.

I agree with you. I think he fits OKC better than he would the Rockettes. Kinda sad he's not a Rockette

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

I agree with you. I think he fits OKC better than he would the Rockettes. Kinda sad he's not a Rockette

Same problem in OKC as Houston though -- too many mouths to feed, only one cock.

[j0Shi]

Lol. The East.

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by j0Shi

Lol. The East.

Boston may win 60-65 Games? I mean I don’t think they I’ve much resistance to the west, but they have like 58 games against the east. 4 against Knicks, 4 against Nets, 4 against Magic, etc

[j0Shi]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Boston may win 60-65 Games? I mean I don’t think they I’ve much resistance to the west, but they have like 58 games against the east. 4 against Knicks, 4 against Nets, 4 against Magic, etc

Probably yes. Thing is, the East is so bad seeding doesn't even matter. 1 or 8, all you have to do as Boston is win that one series against LeBron and you're in the NBA Finals.

[Underdog]

Here's an odd bit of news...

@MarcJSpearsESPN: NBA free agent center Tiago Splitter is attending Warriors practice today. He said he has an injured hip & is considering a coaching career.

[Underdog]

@ShamsCharania: Restricted free agent Nikola Mirotic has agreed to a two-year, $27M deal to return to Chicago, league sources tell The Vertical.

[tap2390]

Originally Posted by Underdog

@ShamsCharania: Restricted free agent Nikola Mirotic has agreed to a two-year, $27M deal to return to Chicago, league sources tell The Vertical.

I guess "Bulls bid against themselves for scrub" wouldn't have been appropriate.

[Underdog]

@KCJHoop: The Bulls and Dwyane Wade have reached agreement on a buyout, per sources.

@wojespn: Sources: Cleveland, San Antonio and Miami are leaders for Dwyane Wade post-Bulls buyout. OKC could become factor too.

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by Underdog

@KCJHoop: The Bulls and Dwyane Wade have reached agreement on a buyout, per sources.

@wojespn: Sources: Cleveland, San Antonio and Miami are leaders for Dwyane Wade post-Bulls buyout. OKC could become factor too.

I don't think I could handle D Whistle in SA. The hate would be so strong.

[MavzMan]

I don't see SA offering him anything. He doesn't fit with their culture.
Miami is possible just because he could go back home and coast on a bad/bottom playoff eastern team with a ton of fans still.
Cleveland is the most likely. The downside is that he gets labeled as chasing a ring and riding Lebron's coattails. But a Wade vs Curry final would certainly be entertaining I have to admit.

[Underdog]

@wojespn: Dwyane Wade is nearing a commitment to sign with Cleveland and could finalize decision as soon as Wednesday, league sources tell ESPN.

[Underdog]

@HoopsReference: The Thunder now have the three worst clutch time shooters in the NBA all on one team

[Bryan_Wilson]

Originally Posted by Underdog

@HoopsReference: The Thunder now have the three worst clutch time shooters in the NBA all on one team

I personally think all their numbers will rise as it pertains to efficiency. None of them are by any means clutch to me at all though. It's a team with 3 sidekicks who all see themselves as Batman.

[sefant77]

Originally Posted by Underdog

@HoopsReference: The Thunder now have the three worst clutch time shooters in the NBA all on one team

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV84ha3uEGg

[Underdog]

@ShamsCharania: Sources: Dwyane Wade has reached agreement on a one-year, $2.3M deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

[Underdog]

@ShamsCharania: RFA JaMychal Green is finalizing a two-year, $17M-plus deal to return to the Memphis Grizzlies, league sources tell The Vertical.

[Underdog]

@wojespn: Westbrook has the biggest total contract in NBA history -- six years, $233M. Westbrook agent Thad Foucher and GM Sam Presti finalized today.

@AdamSchefter: Coincidence that Russell Westbrook signed the biggest contract in NBA history on Kevin Durant’s birthday?

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by Underdog

@wojespn: Westbrook has the biggest total contract in NBA history -- six years, $233M. Westbrook agent Thad Foucher and GM Sam Presti finalized today.

@AdamSchefter: Coincidence that Russell Westbrook signed the biggest contract in NBA history on Kevin Durant’s birthday?

Damn. I really thought all along he was going to bolt and head to LA. Does he think Paul George is going to stick around?

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by BPo001

Damn. I really thought all along he was going to bolt and head to LA. Does he think Paul George is going to stick around?

OKC can go over the cap to keep George and Melo -- if this season goes well, there's a good chance that happens.

[spreedom]

Originally Posted by Underdog

OKC can go over the cap to keep George and Melo -- if this season goes well, there's a good chance that happens.

Yeah I would assume they want to keep all three, mostly because if/when PG and Melo opt out, OKC basically becomes capped when they re-sign George. And culture/basketball fit aside, you're better off re-signing Melo too so he's an asset, if nothing else.

Just do not give him a no-trade clause!

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by spreedom

Yeah I would assume they want to keep all three, mostly because if/when PG and Melo opt out, OKC basically becomes capped when they re-sign George. And culture/basketball fit aside, you're better off re-signing Melo too so he's an asset, if nothing else.

Just do not give him a no-trade clause!

@royceyoung: Paul George says Russell Westbrook’s commitment will “absolutely” factor into his decision next summer: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2...on-next-summer

[spreedom]

I love Russ

[BPo001]

Kawhi Leonard will miss the entire preseason while continuing a rehabilitation program for right quad tendinopathy, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/ba...iss-preseason/

[spreedom]

Well I would enjoy watching them team up for the next few years so hopefully this helps make that happen!

[FreshJive]

That Miloš Teodosić dude looks good. Also autocorrect finally did something useful adding those accents for me.

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by FreshJive

That Miloš Teodosić dude looks good. Also autocorrect finally did something useful adding those accents for me.

He’s 30 as a rookie and he’s slow as tar on a cold day, but good lord if he doesn’t have some Nash/Maravich in him

[Bryan_Wilson]

Bruce Bowen is the Clips new color commentator? They deserve each other. He was genuinely bad, to the shock and surprise of nobody.

[mac222b]

Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

Bruce Bowen is the Clips new color commentator? They deserve each other. He was genuinely bad, to the shock and surprise of nobody.

Bruce Bowen and Sean Elliot. Something about ex-Spurs

[saclare]

Yea I think the Lakers will be a dangerous team this season. A lot of talent to work with there.

[sefant77]

No they wont.

[saclare]

Originally Posted by sefant77

No they wont.

Mmmk. Great insight, we'll disagree.

I don't see them as low as most people here or elsewhere do. And for clarification, that means I don't view them as bottom 10 in the league, not title contending.

[BPo001]

New All star team format. Two captains will select the teams regardless of which conference the players play in.

http://es.pn/2yWuHwU

[Underdog]

@wojespn: Philadelphia center Joel Embiid has agreed to a five-year, $148 million designated rookie scale max extension, league sources told ESPN.

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by Underdog

@wojespn: Philadelphia center Joel Embiid has agreed to a five-year, $148 million designated rookie scale max extension, league sources told ESPN.

Wow. Better hope that guy can stay on the court.