Figured it made sense to start a new thread now that the draft is over with and we're moving on to FA. Not much news today except:
1) Bondy said the Knicks aren't expected to have interest in signing Russell if he becomes UFA. Thinks they'll sign guys to 1 year deals if they strike out on KD, Kawhi, Kyrie rather than go after Russell and other similar FA's with max offers.
2) Jalen Rose thinks KD is headed to NY -- specifically the Knicks. Here's what he said:
| "The Knicks," Rose predicted. "I still feel like if you're going to leave the Golden State Warriors, it's not just about the rings; he got two there. It's not just about the money; he can get more there. It's the stage. If you're gonna come to New York City, that's at MSG." |
Noteworthy because Rose is a roc nation client and therefore has ties to Kleiman. Of course, he may know nothing and is sharing his opinion but who knows.
I don't think KD off his soft tissue injury is the same kind of situation as knowingly signing amare with a denegerative, uninsurable knee condition. Kevin Durant is one of the best to ever play basketball. Even diminished he's a top 5 player.
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Reporting w/ @ZachLowe: Houstons offering Clint Capela, Eric Gordon and PJ Tucker individually to teams w/ space to absorb salary. Rockets trying for best available first-rounder for any of those three, hoping to redirect pick to Philly in pursuit of Jimmy Butler sign-and-trade.
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Reporting w/ @ZachLowe: Houstons offering Clint Capela, Eric Gordon and PJ Tucker individually to teams w/ space to absorb salary. Rockets trying for best available first-rounder for any of those three, hoping to redirect pick to Philly in pursuit of Jimmy Butler sign-and-trade.
Morey actually believes he is getting a 1st in a salary dump
Which makes me wonder why Philly doesn't just engage in a trade for him straight up? Unless they'd have to take some other salary to make that work.
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is no salary dump. Age 24 season.. 17 and 13. If anything he's underpaid.
Which makes me wonder why Philly doesn't just engage in a trade for him straight up? Unless they'd have to take some other salary to make that work.
because brett brown wont play him with embiid
Limited repotoire and maybe a product of Hardens game. Can he put up numbers in a team system instead of just catch lob passes?
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is no salary dump. Age 24 season.. 17 and 13. If anything he's underpaid.
Limited repotoire and maybe a product of Hardens game. Can he put up numbers in a team system instead of just catch lob passes?
Those questions aside don't turn him into a salary dump. He's 25 for the entire season. He finished 5th in rebounds, 3rd in FG%, 16th in PER. He's making 18 million per.
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is no salary dump. Age 24 season.. 17 and 13. If anything he's underpaid.
Limited repotoire and maybe a product of Hardens game. Can he put up numbers in a team system instead of just catch lob passes?
Those questions aside don't turn him into a salary dump. He's 25 for the entire season. He finished 5th in rebounds, 3rd in FG%, 16th in PER. He's making 18 million per.
Im questioning why teams may not want him. His FG% is nice. But he cant make a shot outside 3 feet. And if there isnt a good guard on the team.... how is he going to get any shots?
and kyrie is overseas, do people really think he is telling reporters what he is doing?
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So everything you've heard recently about KD is complete nonsense.
and kyrie is overseas, do people really think he is telling reporters what he is doing?
I heard Begley earlier who said word around the league is that Kyrie has Brooklyn at the top of his list but he also doesnt think Kyrie is going to go there alone so the scenario that he goes to the Knicks or Lakers is in play if the Nets cant find a star to pair him with that hes interested in playing with.
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Philadelphia has been privately expressing confidence around NBA that it can re-sign Butler and Tobias Harris, but Houston remains on case of selling Butler/76ers with a sign-and-trade scenario once free agency starts on Sunday.
is that a current pic? you can't see his legs but doesn't look like a guy who just had achilles surgery
Yeah I thought he was even banned from the Garden
I really have to wonder if he was recruiting or warning.
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If you believe the hashtags he is recruiting for the knicks
is that a current pic? you can't see his legs but doesn't look like a guy who just had achilles surgery
i dunno, he makes it seem like it is, but i dunno
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If you believe the hashtags he is recruiting for the knicks
is that a current pic? you can't see his legs but doesn't look like a guy who just had achilles surgery
It's not something that makes you look sick or keeps you bedridden.
It's been about two weeks since surgery, hasn't it?
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If you believe the hashtags he is recruiting for the knicks
is that a current pic? you can't see his legs but doesn't look like a guy who just had achilles surgery
It's not something that makes you look sick or keeps you bedridden.
It's been about two weeks since surgery, hasn't it?
there are pictures of him out on the city
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If you believe the hashtags he is recruiting for the knicks
is that a current pic? you can't see his legs but doesn't look like a guy who just had achilles surgery
It's not something that makes you look sick or keeps you bedridden.
It's been about two weeks since surgery, hasn't it?
In other pics of him in the city hes on a scooter. See here
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yeah i hear you, just seems like an odd one- rather punt on a different position that wouldnt clutter the development of the asset
would love it if there is a team option, get cousins on the miami weight loss program that fizdale has..
The Boston Celtics have emerged as the frontrunner to sign Charlotte All-Star guard Kemba Walker once free agency opens Sunday at 6 PM ET, league sources tell ESPN.
Not really sure what the celts plan is here. Are they shooting to be the 4-5 seed for the next 4 years. Will this cost them Rozier? not saying Rozier is Kemba but we dont know what he is and he will be a lot cheaper. Unless Tatum becomes a superstar or Hayward looks a lot closer to hayward a couple years ago then i dont see how the celts team will be anything more then a second round exit at best.