2014 Nba Off Season Thread

[42 Monks]

I just don't see Bron taking a step back to go to a franchise with no direction vs. a franchise he's been to 4 straight Finals with. Everybody opted out to renegotiate and possibly re up at less than their value, I don't see why it's unreasonable to see it happen again. And you say everybody is gettin better, but if the same exact MIA team comes back next yr they're still far & away the best team in the East and still a top 2 or 3 team in the league. I would rather take the next 2 years knowing I will absolutely contend than play the guessing game in CLE for a few years b/c they have "talent & cap space"

Cleveland clearly has a direction right now. I mean... all teams screw up, but they've righted the ship much faster than other teams that were in similar positions and managed to do so without having to lose any significant assets.

It'd be different if LBJ was in a Lakers type situation - where they turned guys like Odom into key players, won while developing all-star talents in Bynum, gave shape to guys like Ariza. Miami has none of that. All they can do is hope guys take paycuts. Which wouldn't be so bad if they weren't so loyal to dead weight like Wade.

 

[Gil Scott-Heroin]

I just don't see Bron taking a step back to go to a franchise with no direction vs. a franchise he's been to 4 straight Finals with.

Miami are the team that have no direction. They're trending down. Cavs will only get better.

Everybody opted out to renegotiate and possibly re up at less than their value, I don't see why it's unreasonable to see it happen again.

It's not unreasonable, but the longer this carries on, the less likely they'll stay together. At this point, I don't even know why this needs explaining.

And you say everybody is gettin better, but if the same exact MIA team comes back next yr they're still far & away the best team in the East and still a top 2 or 3 team in the league.

Nah they won't be. Bulls will be hot on their heels.

I would rather take the next 2 years knowing I will absolutely contend than play the guessing game in CLE for a few years b/c they have "talent & cap space"

Two years as definite contenders? What with Wade basically broken down and all that salary taken up between the three of them? Smarten up.

 

[Sonny Corinthos]

It's going down

 

[Rich Spirit]

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[42 Monks]

What is the point of Miami even talking to Deng?

 

[RugbyCardigan]

I just don't see Bron taking a step back to go to a franchise with no direction vs. a franchise he's been to 4 straight Finals with. Everybody opted out to renegotiate and possibly re up at less than their value, I don't see why it's unreasonable to see it happen again. And you say everybody is gettin better, but if the same exact MIA team comes back next yr they're still far & away the best team in the East and still a top 2 or 3 team in the league. I would rather take the next 2 years knowing I will absolutely contend than play the guessing game in CLE for a few years b/c they have "talent & cap space"

Can y'all stop with this ''they went to the 4 straight finals'' as a reason to stay. They have the best player in basketball and play in a shytty conference.

 

[Hersh]

lavoy Allen back with pacers

 

[Gil Scott-Heroin]

I still don't understand why they're going after Deng.

 

[RugbyCardigan]

What is the point of Miami even talking to Deng?

A Miami beat writer has already said even if they get Deng to take a paycut they would have to move Norris Cole.

 

[#StarkSet]

What is the point of Miami even talking to Deng?

when lebron leaves

 

[BStapies]

Deng would have the same role Battier had.

Play great defense and hit the 3.

Deng is his replacement but better

 

[42 Monks]

A Miami beat writer has already said even if they get Deng to take a paycut they would have to move Norris Cole.

THE Norris Cole?

 

[AVXL]

Miami are the team that have no direction. They're trending down. Cavs will only get better.

It's not unreasonable, but the longer this carries on, the less likely they'll stay together. At this point, I don't even know why this needs explaining.

Nah they won't be. Bulls will be hot on their heels.



Two years as definite contenders? What with Wade basically broken down and all that salary taken up between the three of them? Smarten up.

Miami's direction is stay the course. Great organization, smart coach. They've been to 4 straight Finals, won 2 of em together. Yes changes need to be made, but if the Big 3 return they retain their status as a title contender. They've probably got another 2-3 years to win a title if they stay together. Pay cuts will have to be made and that's the biggest drawback IMO...for Bosh, Wade & even Bron this is their last BIG payday. I see a scenario where they'd be unlikely to take a cut, I don't discount that as a real possibility, depends on how badly they want to win a title together

@ the Bulls bein hot on ANYONE'S heels

BTW, the salary cap is goin up with the new TV deal that's coming. That'll give a cap strapped team like MIA more flexibility to make moves in the next couple seasons

 

[AVXL]

Can y'all stop with this ''they went to the 4 straight finals'' as a reason to stay. They have the best player in basketball and play in a shytty conference.

They won 2 titles during the span. Isn't that a reason to stay?