According to ESPNs Ian Begley, the Timberwolves have talked to the Knicks about a possible trade involving Rose. Begley reports that it is unclear what the Timberwolves would offer the Knicks for the former MVP. The Timberwolves arent the only team inquiring about Rose as Begley reports that several teams have reached out to the Knicks about their starting point guard.
-Berman is implying Melo prefers LAC/LAL over Cleveland, Boston etc but like everyone else he's saying a deal would be shocking.
-Steve Kyler says Paul has a verbal agreement to remain with LAC and will be official once the new CBA begins.
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Watched a bunch of Jonathan Isaac video and I have no idea if hell be good but holy hell Im intrigued.
This is a perfect exempt of what needs to change, the source said.
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Can confirm @ESPNSteinLine report Pistons are open to inquiries for Drummond. Sounds more exploratory, gauging temperature of interest.
Her brother sucked, has sucked, and the Lakers needed to go in a different direction. Not sure you how you interpretted that as her being a biotch or "sucking the testosterone" out of Phil, but it seems like you might have some problems with women.
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thought LAL was a good fit for Boogie and then allowed Magic to veto a deal over Ingram? Yikes.
do we know for sure magic vetoed the deal?
It would be pretty odd for a team to allow an outgoing GM to veto a trade 3 days before they fired him don't you think? I highly doubt this decision was a sudden one. If Jeannie thought LAL was a good fit for Boogie why wouldn't she have stepped in?
I was thinking that the lakers wacked the GM because he didn't pull the trigger on boogie. Could be a stretch...who knows.
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thought LAL was a good fit for Boogie and then allowed Magic to veto a deal over Ingram? Yikes.
do we know for sure magic vetoed the deal?
It would be pretty odd for a team to allow an outgoing GM to veto a trade 3 days before they fired him don't you think? I highly doubt this decision was a sudden one. If Jeannie thought LAL was a good fit for Boogie why wouldn't she have stepped in?
I was thinking that the lakers wacked the GM because he didn't pull the trigger on boogie. Could be a stretch...who knows.
I just don't understand why Buss would allow Kupchak to have ANY say if she wanted Boogie so badly. The claim is the GM/Buss didn't even speak since November, how can you both be hands on/furious and let the GM do as he pleases?
I don't think NO ends up that desperate. They have two monster players in the front court. Both young. If I am them I grind things out for as long as possible and not make any panic desperate deals. Maybe they go the nets route but I don't think they have to.
Magic is going to stir shit up in LA. That's for damn sure. May it blow up in your face, magic.
And take Rambis with him. I'm not sure how the league "allows" his wife to be an executive with the Lakers, while he is coaching the Knicks.
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And take Rambis with him. I'm not sure how the league "allows" his wife to be an executive with the Lakers, while he is coaching the Knicks.
They're not married, and they're no longer engaged. I think they're actually split. It was in the news a bit ago.
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FA situation next year the more I think it's not gonna work out with Boogie. Really can't see how they add to their roster without doling out multiple 1sts to get rid of their contracts. Could end up being a BKN-BOS situation again. Would love to get a piece of the action
I don't think NO ends up that desperate. They have two monster players in the front court. Both young. If I am them I grind things out for as long as possible and not make any panic desperate deals. Maybe they go the nets route but I don't think they have to.
Well it would take tremendous patience on NO's part. Their roster is awful. AWFUL. They probably have the worst 4-15 guys in the NBA after Davis, DMC and Holiday. Playoffs are no guanrantes, and I'd say odds are against them getting the 8th seed.
Then you have the risk of Holiday leaving. And if you keep Holiday, they only have the MLE to upgrade their roster. Then you assume Davis and Holiday stay healthy.
Not saying they didn't make a smart move buying super low on Dmc. But they're gonna feel the burn of paying Asik, Moore, Ajinca, and Hill heart $40M a year. Their terrible management of the last 3-4 years is going to bite them in the ass for making a move like this. Not even factoring in how injury-prone Davis and Holiday are. Everything has to go right for them and nothing can really go wrong for them the next season and a half.
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And take Rambis with him. I'm not sure how the league "allows" his wife to be an executive with the Lakers, while he is coaching the Knicks.
They're not married, and they're no longer engaged. I think they're actually split. It was in the news a bit ago.
Sorry, I meant Kurt Rambis, whose wife works for the Lakers as well.
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Wow, she fired her own brother what a biotch. No wonder Phil has been nothing but a tormented soul since he got here. Can you imagine how much testosterone she's sucked out of him. Link - ( New Window )
Her brother sucked, has sucked, and the Lakers needed to go in a different direction. Not sure you how you interpretted that as her being a biotch or "sucking the testosterone" out of Phil, but it seems
like you might have some problems with women.
Oh go fuck yourself, I was joking around and you have to turn a paragraph in jest into a woe me misogyny whine. What qualifications do you have? You can't even spell interpreted correctly, dumb ass. Got to love the sanctimonious tough guy act from some guy in his moms basement.
It just makes too much sense not to. Rose is a Thibs player and Rubio is exactly what Phil/Horny have in mind as a PG. A true thinker who can play D and make his teammates better.
I'd do a Rose for Rubio swap but the Knicks need to get a sweetener for taking the extra years on his deal. Pick swap/ 2nd round pick- something.
You know, since I never watch Minnesota games I took a look at his stats. Man, you're not kidding about being a black hole - his ast/36 is 0.9. That's unspeakably bad.
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rather keep KOQ than include him and take back Muhammad. He's a block hole.
You know, since I never watch Minnesota games I took a look at his stats. Man, you're not kidding about being a black hole - his ast/36 is 0.9. That's unspeakably bad.
I was just telling EricNY33 that I've honestly NEVER seen a 3 play as much as he does with so few assists. It seems nearly impossible to do.
I just hate getting my hopes up at the deadline for the Knicks to deal vets for picks or assets only to be disappointed.
This. Rubio is big enough that he can guard 1s and 2s. This frees them up to get someone like Monk who is a combo guard.
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1. If you trade for Rubio, you need to trade Melo. Rubio's strength of a passer would be negated with Melo's iso ball. Getting a guy like Smart somehow, would give you a good defensive backcourt (even though personally I find rubio's defense overrated.)
2. Rubio would be the point guard to vaunt Porz into the leading man, but you would need a shooter to pair with them. A guy like Monk would be ideal, but may be unrealistic. But then in the draft, you would look at a tatum or Isaacs.
3. Even with Rubio, Rambis needs to be fire, as his defensive scheme is worst than players defensive abilities - which is say something.
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rather keep KOQ than include him and take back Muhammad. He's a block hole.
You know, since I never watch Minnesota games I took a look at his stats. Man, you're not kidding about being a black hole - his ast/36 is 0.9. That's unspeakably bad.
I was just telling EricNY33 that I've honestly NEVER seen a 3 play as much as he does with so few assists. It seems nearly impossible to do.
Oubre is no "fan of passing"
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Isaac, tatum, Jackson. Any one of them. All of them have good two way potential. Weight is more of a concern for Isaac than Jackson as he'll be a 3 in the NBA, but he's more athletic than say a Brandon Ingram.
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Does Schmeelk really think the Knicks have any shot on Steph Curry, Lowry, CP in free agency? There are reasons not to trade for Rubio. Having cap room for a marquee free agent isn't one of them.
Isaac is skinny, but 1)he's only 19 and can fill out 2)he can play a hard-nosed game when he has too. If we don't end up with one of the point guards, then Isaac is my next choice.
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Does Schmeelk really think the Knicks have any shot on Steph Curry, Lowry, CP in free agency? There are reasons not to trade for Rubio. Having cap room for a marquee free agent isn't one of them.
CP3 already said he's staying in LA.
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sounds like he has beast upside. I've only seen him once and his body (how thin he was) really stood out but I'm trying not to get my hopes up on one of the big PG's or Jackson so Isaac stands out as "hmmm"
Isaac is skinny, but 1)he's only 19 and can fill out 2)he can play a hard-nosed game when he has too. If we don't end up with one of the point guards, then Isaac is my next choice.
Physically/build wise he sort of reminds me of Bosh at the same stage but yeah he didn't shy away from contact. He's very interesting
Dream scenario with the 1st overall pick, who you taking for the Knicks? For me its Ball, Fultz or Smith. I look forward to watching more of these guys.