The 2012-2013 NBA Random Thoughts Thread

[jaguar paw]

What are they doing?

I bet the contract is non-guaranteed and close to the veteran's minimum. They'll be one of the lowest salary teams next year....why not gamble small and reach the cap floor at the same time?

Between Andy and Oden they might actually get 82 games from a center combined next year.

@ that Nets/ Bobcats trade. That makes zero sense for both sides.

 

[tremonthustler1]

I bet the contract is non-guaranteed and close to the veteran's minimum. They'll be one of the lowest salary teams next year....why not gamble small and reach the cap floor at the same time?

Between Andy and Oden they might actually get 82 games from a center combined next year.

@ that Nets/ Bobcats trade. That makes zero sense for both sides.

It makes plenty of sense for both sides.

PJ would be more willing to play Ben Gordon since he absolutely refuses to use Marshon Brooks. The Bobcats could use a big. Both expire at the same time. If it goes down I can't complain. What it must do is get followed up with a Marshon Brooks trade.

 

[jaguar paw]

It makes plenty of sense for both sides.

PJ would be more willing to play Ben Gordon since he absolutely refuses to use Marshon Brooks. The Bobcats could use a big. Both expire at the same time. If it goes down I can't complain. What it must do is get followed up with a Marshon Brooks trade.

That's what didn't make sense to me. Marshon would need to be moved. But a straight up deal would of created another log jam on their roster.

I can't believe they are already giving up on Brooks. That Russian is impatient.

 

[tremonthustler1]

That's what didn't make sense to me. Marshon would need to be moved. But a straight up deal would of created another log jam on their roster.

I can't believe they are already giving up on Brooks. That Russian is impatient.

Now, I'm not saying I'd be on board with this or there's something imminent here, but if the team would need a big to replace Hump, swap Brooks + 1st for Derrick Williams and call it a day. Perhaps PJ will give him more of a chance than Rick Adelman will.

 

[jaguar paw]

Now, I'm not saying I'd be on board with this or there's something imminent here, but if the team would need a big to replace Hump, swap Brooks + 1st for Derrick Williams and call it a day. Perhaps PJ will give him more of a chance than Rick Adelman will.

I like that move for Minny if it were to happen. They could keep Pek and be set at all positions next year.

The Nets cap space is horrific. At least $72 million on the books until 2016.

 

[tremonthustler1]

I like that move for Minny if it were to happen. They could keep Pek and be set at all positions next year.

The Nets cap space is horrific. At least $72 million on the books until 2016.

It wouldn't be great if we were in a position to take Oladipo, but hey, Brooks would get a half season audition so at least they'd know what they have. Maybe it forces them to take someone else, maybe a backup PG. It's a move that makes some sense though.

 

[The War Report]

It is most likely that Pandora’s Box has not finished spreading its disease upon the Grizzlies franchise. Almost assuredly Lionel Hollins will be shown the door in the near future. Possibly before the All-Star break but almost assuredly by June 30th when all present contracts expire.

That will end the tenure of the most successful coach in franchise history. It is possible that Tony Allen (an unrestricted free agent), Zach Randolph (the last truly expensive contract on the roster) or other players will be moved as well but Hollins is a walking dead man today. His on-court success can’t cover the missteps he’s made this season.

Hollins is a popular coach in Memphis but you can’t insult your front office in the media and not expect repercussions. Hollins airing of his dirty laundry appears to have strained the relationship between the front office and the team. More importantly, Hollins has refused to play rookie Tony Wroten and the jewel of the Rudy Gay trade Ed Davis.

6-11 Ed Davis scores extremely high in Hollinger’s PER system and not playing him, especially in the Phoenix game, shows a total disrespect for Hollinger’s’ work. To go out after the game and complain about not having a back-up center to put into the game just magnifies the lack of trust between the two groups.

It appears it is only a matter of time until Hollins is gone as well.

Grizzlies fans

 

[PTBG]

What the fukk is going on with the Grizzles? I'm sorry, but the new ownership needs to be investigated ASAP. They really fukked over the team for no fukking reason. They really want to go back to those mediocre Vancouver and miserable Pau days? It makes no sense at all.

 

[FloorGeneral]

WojYahooNBA: Detroit rookie center Andre Drummond will be sidelined for "a few weeks" with a bruised back, league source tells Y! Sports.


@Malta

 

[tremonthustler1]

Detroit rookie center Andre Drummond will be sidelined for "a few weeks" with a bruised back, league source tells Y! Sports.

I'm so sorry @Malta. I'm so sorry

 

[FloorGeneral]

^^ lol, I think we posted damn near simultaneously

 

[ZEupTWN]

Hasn't There always been a ? With hollins coaching methods....if he's clashing with the front office no way he survives unless the team pull off a impressive playoff run...plus the team looks like there headed in a bad direction right now, what's with z-bo though....his numbers been lookin dry lately...

 

[Hawaiian Punch]

WojYahooNBA: Detroit rookie center Andre Drummond will be sidelined for "a few weeks" with a bruised back, league source tells Y! Sports.


@Malta

hopefully this is not a sign of future issues in that same area

 

[tremonthustler1]

this is so tragic. Not Drummond too. Why Lord why? Don't you want to see basketball at its purest form again?















































































*bets another rack on the Spurs*

 

[The War Report]

‏@Chris_Broussard

Source close to situation says "60 percent" chance ATL trades Josh Smith b4 deadline. Brooklyn one of several teams interested.