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Dtownsfinest · 07-01-2018, 09:52 PM

Can the mavs move to the Eastern Conference?

Underdog · 07-01-2018, 09:57 PM

@wojespn: Elfrid Payton has agreed to a deal with the Pelicans, league sources tell ESPN.

Underdog · 07-01-2018, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dtownsfinest

Can the mavs move to the Eastern Conference?

They need to do away with conferences and take the top 16... The East are gonna get swept in the Finals for the next 5+ years.

Underdog · 07-01-2018, 10:00 PM

@ChrisBHaynes: Free agent center JaVale McGee and Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement on a deal, league sources tell ESPN.

saclare · 07-01-2018, 11:51 PM

Wow. And the Lakers aren’t done. Crazy to think they can still add really effective pieces around LeBron.

Harpospoke · 07-02-2018, 12:17 AM

Magic pulled it off. Wow.

Hate it for Cleveland sports fans. They've been through a lot. But the Cavs are a horrible organization. They drafted Lebron James....had him for 11 seasons...and got one ring out of it. Lebron went to the Heat for 4 years and got 2 rings. That's sad.

Heard a rumor the Raptors are being released from group therapy and pronounced cured.

Gonna be fun to bust Lebron haters for changing course now to suddenly counting it when a team loses before the Finals. That used to not count in an attempt to exclude MJ's 1st round losses with the Bulls.

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@HoopsRumors: The Spurs have reportedly asked for three first-round picks and two players in return for Kawhi Leonard. Here's the latest on Philly's bid for Leonard: https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2018/07/...eepstakes.html

Kawhi is now threatening to sit out next season so the offers are going to be a lot less than that.

Not hating that the Spurs are having problems since Duncan retired. Always thought their rep was built entirely on their insane lottery luck. The Mavs could have done what they did too. Putting Parker and Ginobli around Duncan isn't hard. The Mavs could have put Dirk and Nash/Kidd around Duncan and dominated just as much.

EricaLubarsky · 07-02-2018, 01:39 AM

Honestly thought Stevenson was 34+ and selling used cars in Duluth

Bryan_Wilson · 07-02-2018, 03:12 AM

This definitely marks a new low for the Eastern conference.

Watch the Cavs still make the playoffs cuz of how pathetic that conference is.

dirt_dobber · 07-02-2018, 04:39 AM

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Honestly thought Stevenson was 34+ and selling used cars in Duluth

I spit my drink on that one... hilarious.

BPo001 · 07-02-2018, 02:08 PM

Nerlens Noel will try to re-ignite his career with the Thunder. (AP)
Nerlens Noel will try to re-ignite his career with the Thunder. (AP)
Free agent Nerlens Noel has agreed to a two-year contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, league sources told Yahoo Sports.

The second year of the deal is a player option, league sources said.

DevinHarriswillstart · 07-02-2018, 02:08 PM

NN signs a two year deal with the Thunder.

Dtownsfinest · 07-02-2018, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

They need to do away with conferences and take the top 16... The East are gonna get swept in the Finals for the next 5+ years.

They said they wouldn't even entertain in the past.....but the best player in the West just moved conferences.....and you are risking the East playoffs to not even be watchable past Bucks, Sixers and Celtics.

They have to reformat and do it as soon as possible.

Dtownsfinest · 07-02-2018, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Harpospoke

Magic pulled it off. Wow.

Hate it for Cleveland sports fans. They've been through a lot. But the Cavs are a horrible organization. They drafted Lebron James....had him for 11 seasons...and got one ring out of it. Lebron went to the Heat for 4 years and got 2 rings. That's sad.

Heard a rumor the Raptors are being released from group therapy and pronounced cured.

Gonna be fun to bust Lebron haters for changing course now to suddenly counting it when a team loses before the Finals. That used to not count in an attempt to exclude MJ's 1st round losses with the Bulls.

Kawhi is now threatening to sit out next season so the offers are going to be a lot less than that.

Not hating that the Spurs are having problems since Duncan retired. Always thought their rep was built entirely on their insane lottery luck. The Mavs could have done what they did too. Putting Parker and Ginobli around Duncan isn't hard. The Mavs could have put Dirk and Nash/Kidd around Duncan and dominated just as much.

Its been more than that though. They have done relatively well in the draft and have had success in free agency as well. They got lucky getting Duncan.....but they did what other teams couldn't do. Sixers had to keep tanking and sit their young players so they could tank. Spurs never "tanked". They drafted well with what they had which is tough when you have a star who's going to guarantee you a playoff spot. So you have to hit on late round picks and value them and they've done that. Let's not forget how they even got Kwahi. They traded him for George Hill which no one even really though twice about because Leonard was so raw but he turned into one of the best players in the league.

saclare · 07-02-2018, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BPo001

Nerlens Noel will try to re-ignite his career with the Thunder. (AP)
Nerlens Noel will try to re-ignite his career with the Thunder. (AP)
Free agent Nerlens Noel has agreed to a two-year contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, league sources told Yahoo Sports.

The second year of the deal is a player option, league sources said.

He's more likely to re-ignite a blunt than his career.

tap2390 · 07-02-2018, 03:46 PM

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He's more likely to re-ignite a blunt than his career.

To be fair all of us are more likely to ignite a blunt than a pro ball career.

saclare · 07-02-2018, 04:11 PM

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To be fair all of us are more likely to ignite a blunt than a pro ball career.

highly likely

sefant77 · 07-02-2018, 04:28 PM

Rondo to Lakers. If Cousins doesnt return i can see the Pelicans dropping out of the PO

EricaLubarsky · 07-02-2018, 04:35 PM

LeBron gets Lakers to dump Randle and pick up Stephenson and Rondo. Weird

BPo001 · 07-02-2018, 04:39 PM

Chris Haynes: Free agent Jose Calderon agrees to a one-year, $2.4 million deal with Detroit, league sources tell ESPN.

Shams Charania: Sources: Tolliver’s one-year deal will be in $5-to-$6M range to sign with Minnesota.

Point guard Rajon Rondo has agreed to a one-year, $9 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, league sources told Yahoo Sports.

BPo001 · 07-02-2018, 04:40 PM

Lebron, Lavar, Rondo, and possibly Boogie on the same team. This should be fun to watch from a distance.

sefant77 · 07-02-2018, 04:47 PM

I think tonight the Lakers stretch or trade Deng (trade with Kuzma) and Cousins signs there on a short contract. Then they trade Ingram and Ball for Kawhi

Rondo
KCP
Kawhi
Lebron
Cousins
Lance/Kuzma/McGee

BPo001 · 07-02-2018, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sefant77

I think tonight the Lakers stretch or trade Deng (trade with Kuzma) and Cousins signs there on a short contract. Then they trade Ingram and Ball for Kawhi

Rondo
KCP
Kawhi
Lebron
Cousins
Lance/Kuzma/McGee

Highly doubt Popovich wants anything to do with Lonzo. I think Lebron told Magic not to mortgage the farm for this year. Players will come. I think Ingram is going to be special. I'd have a hard time trading him unless it's for a star which Kawai is obviously.

j0Shi · 07-02-2018, 05:17 PM

Don't trade Ball. I want to see the alpha dogs LeBron and LaVar getting into it!

tap2390 · 07-02-2018, 05:23 PM

We should absolutely offer Wes for Kuzma/ Deng. It’s the only way the Lakers don’t waste $7.2 million in precious cap space by stretching Deng. Wes also fits in well there and is expiring.

Edit: NVM, Lakers wouldn’t even give him up for Kawhi. Anyone interested in Hart & Deng for Wes? I stare hard at that deal.

NeedlesKane · 07-02-2018, 05:27 PM

Why Rondo?

Underdog · 07-02-2018, 05:30 PM

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Why Rondo?

Because LeBron fucking sucks at building a roster...

EricaLubarsky · 07-02-2018, 05:36 PM

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Because LeBron fucking sucks at building a roster...

LeBron: I'd like a PG. Preferably a vet. Must suck at shooting like Kyrie, but must take very few shots, because I don't want anyone messing with my FGA. Mental health/stability unimportant.
Lakers: Rondo it is!

EricaLubarsky · 07-02-2018, 07:00 PM

Randle: 2/18 with New Orleans. Wonder how he works with Davis. His game is like a smaller version of Davis.

sefant77 · 07-02-2018, 07:37 PM

Cousins to the Warriors....NBA is a joke

And do you all hear the crying in Houston? Their two year window just went down the toilet

Bryan_Wilson · 07-02-2018, 07:38 PM

Cousins 1yr 5m to GSW???

EricaLubarsky · 07-02-2018, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sefant77

Cousins to the Warriors....NBA is a joke

And do you all hear the crying in Houston? Their two year window just went down the toilet

For 5.3 mill

Houston going to be super happy paying Chris Paul 40mill while he's injured.

sefant77 · 07-02-2018, 07:40 PM

well...actually a smart move by Cousins...

EricaLubarsky · 07-02-2018, 07:41 PM

Cousins
Green
Durant
Thompson
Curry

Honestly, Green is now the weakest link. Maybe they can flip him for LeBron

thewizard · 07-02-2018, 07:42 PM

The NBA has lost it's damn mind this year

j0Shi · 07-02-2018, 07:44 PM

This league is such a shitshow right now.

Dtownsfinest · 07-02-2018, 07:45 PM

LOL @ DEMARCUS COUINS TO LA........lol....Yikes.

Underdog · 07-02-2018, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

Cousins 1yr 5m to GSW???

Fuck Golden State -- I seriously hope Boogie is finito... I'm officially rooting for anyone who can knock them out, including >gag< Houston.

EricaLubarsky · 07-02-2018, 07:48 PM

Summer league could be a more competitive playoffs

sefant77 · 07-02-2018, 07:52 PM

The Tanking Race is going to be the most exciting part

j0Shi · 07-02-2018, 07:53 PM

This is all KD's undoing... Boogie situation is unique, because it makes tons of sense for him, but still. Market is dry (he pretty much could only resign in NOLA), cap's projected to go up significantly so a lot of guys are settling for those 1-yr deals hoping for a bigger paycheck next year. But even if, this is exactly what the league has been asking for.

I fully expect more superstar / allstar type players just joining established superteams whenever possible. Boggie is basically buying himself into a title in a transition year. This is just stupid...