2014 Nba Off Season Thread

[KingsnBucs1987]

Right these fools wanna build a loser, might as well grab up Carlos Boozer

That's what I'm saying, shyt package Staukaus and Ben for Rondo. Let's just field the most expensive 7 seed out there and say fukk it, I don't even care no more.

 

[Sonny Corinthos]

That's what I'm saying, shyt package Staukaus and Ben for Rondo. Let's just field the most expensive 7 seed out there and say fukk it, I don't even care no more.

 

[Akata Man Bromo]

Bill Simmons:

"Trust me — Flip keeps playing that Aldridge-Portland scenario in his head.

My guess: He’d rather keep Love for now, roll the dice with the Aldridge-Portland scenario, and then, if Minnesota starts off slow, he can always deal him before February’s deadline."

 

[BStapies]

What is the "Alridge-Portland" scenario people are talking about.

 

[Black]

What is the "Alridge-Portland" scenario people are talking about.

Aldridge will be a free agent too at the end of the season.

 

[DoubleJ13]

If the cap is going to $80 million, it won't be too bad

Assuming Gortat stays durable

I doubt it hits $80M anytime soon, it would be getting there probably around year 4 of that deal. It could end up frozen for a year or 2 like it did recently with a new CBA coming up

 

[DoubleJ13]

What is the "Alridge-Portland" scenario people are talking about.

He wanted out & they started of the season much better than expected. Now he is sold on staying there on a new deal after next season.

 

[NatiboyB]

I said this on my Facebook...if flip doesn't trade love Prior to the season and ima contending team at the deadline I wouldn't trade for love or I'd low ball him...I'd rather have him for a full season than a half.

 

[DPresidential]

I said this on my Facebook...if flip doesn't trade love Prior to the season and ima contending team at the deadline I wouldn't trade for love or I'd loss ball him...I'd rather have him for a full season than a half.

Thia.
This was the mistake NY made w/ Melo.

By the way, what is Phoenix trying to accomplish this year & next year? Are they trying to be a contender? Do they want cap space for next year?

 

[NatiboyB]

Thia.
This was the mistake NY made w/ Melo.

By the way, what is Phoenix trying to accomplish this year & next year? Are they trying to be a contender? Do they want cap space for next year?

I doubt they are trying to contend...I know that I think they should make an offer for love as well as Denver....teams with depth but no stars.

 

[DoubleJ13]

I see I'm at post 3000 so to keep up with the new every 1000 post tradition I have...

fukk Patrick Beverly

 

[DPresidential]

I doubt they are trying to contend...I know that I think they should make an offer for love as well as Denver....teams with depth but no stars.

So are they valuing expirings?


I would love Bledsoe on NY....

I wish we could package [Expiring contract] & Shumpert or J.R Smith for a S&T for Bledsoe...

 

[NatiboyB]

So are they valuing expirings?


I would love Bledsoe on NY....

I wish we could package [Expiring contract] & Shumpert or J.R Smith for a S&T for Bledsoe...

I doubt they value expiring either looks like they are just accumulating assets to maybe trade for a star

 

[Black]

Ever since LeBron James returned to Cleveland, talks have intensified for All-Star power forward Kevin Love.
Rumors have surfaced that the Cavaliers wouldn’t include rookie swingman Andrew Wiggins in any possible deal for the Minnesota Timberwolves’ star.
A league source said on July 17 that the Cavs are now willing to trade the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 draft.
Wiggins, a 6-foot-8, 194-pounder, has played well at the Las Vegas Summer League, where he’s become a crowd favorite. The former Kansas star has averaged 13.7 points and 3.0 rebounds in the Cavs’ first three games. However, he’s shooting just 37.8 percent from the field.
Up until this point, it was assumed the Cavs wanted to hang onto Wiggins, largely because of comments made by Coach David Blatt.
However, a source said James wants the 6-10, 250-pound Love on the roster.
And, what James wants, he normally gets.
The thinking is that Wiggins is going to be a very good player, a possible All-Star player, in time. But he’s raw. He’s a long way away from reaching that potential.
Love is an All-Star caliber player now. The union of James, Kyrie Irving and Love could be a championship in the making.
The Cavs are under the gun to win now. James is playing on a two-year contract that includes an out clause after the 2014-15 season if he decides to use it.
The addition of Love could push the Cavs to the top of the Eastern Conference. Without Love, they are still a playoff team, but might fall behind Chicago and Indiana in the East.
The latest offer could include Wiggins, power forward Anthony Bennett and a first-round pick. Center Brendan Haywood might be included in the deal to make it work contractually.
That would be a lot of potential talent heading Minnesota’s way. Bennett was the top overall pick in the 2013 draft and appears to be poised to take a major step in his career. He’s now in top shape and the “stretch 4” appears to have high scoring ability.
The Cavs also would be able to hang onto starting shooting guard Dion Waiters in the latest proposal.
The Golden State Warriors are also attempting to trade for Love, who averaged 26 points and 12 rebounds last year. Up until this point, they wouldn’t including shooting guard Klay Thompson in any possible deal.
Love will make $15.7 million this season. He can become an unrestricted free agent after the 2014-15 season. A deal might be contingent on him agreeing to sign an extension with the Cavs.

 

[Poitier]

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