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JBHuskers
06-18-2014, 10:06 AM
Hopefully this is true.....

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JBHuskers
06-19-2014, 10:38 AM
New Charlotte Hornets unis for next season....

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JBHuskers
06-24-2014, 01:05 PM
LeBron opts out of his contract. Not a guarantee that he leaves Miami, but a sure possibility. Here's a destination :D :D :D

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morsdraconis
06-24-2014, 06:27 PM
He's coming back to Miami. He and Bosh both are going to opt out so they can reduce their cap hit enough to enable them to sign someone else (like Melo) to a large contract.

CLW
06-24-2014, 06:35 PM
Meh the Heat are old Lebron should leave if he wants to win. Simply reducing his contract (unless he's signing for less than $10M like Duncan) isn't going to do anything. Wade is old and is a shell of his former self. Bosh was never that good and is only going to get older/worse.

JBHuskers
06-25-2014, 12:56 AM
Makes you wonder if the Clippers entice LeBron enough, he'll bolt.

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JBHuskers
06-25-2014, 10:55 AM
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CLW
06-26-2014, 06:34 PM
Cavs select.......

CLW
06-26-2014, 06:35 PM
in my biased opinion they should go with Parker. He's a sure all-star where the Jayhawks both have major bust potential

CLW
06-26-2014, 06:42 PM
may the Cavs suck at drafting. Wiggins can't shoot - his is a + athlete but lots of NBAers are + athletes. :smh: get the HELL out of Cleveland Kyrie

CLW
06-26-2014, 06:44 PM
Andrew Wiggins is rated too highToo much of the hype on Wiggins involves his former HS prospect status
http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11132747/kansas-jayhawks-shooting-guard-andrew-wiggins-rated-too-high-nba-draft

SmoothPancakes
06-26-2014, 06:44 PM
Cleveland can give up on hoping to lure LeBron back now.

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CLW
06-26-2014, 06:45 PM
Cleveland can give up on hoping to lure LeBron back now.

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Yep. UNLESS its a trade for Love. a Love + Kyrie + Lebron trio is pretty nice.

CLW
06-26-2014, 06:47 PM
surest bet in the draft Melo 2.0 (without the bad attitude)

CLW
06-26-2014, 06:51 PM
Now it gets interesting......

CLW
06-26-2014, 06:54 PM
WOW that's "odd" with him and Noel

JBHuskers
06-26-2014, 06:59 PM
Embiid at 3 was interesting. I was afraid the Celtics were going to take him at 6, even though every one is not concerned with the injury. He screams Oden to me.

CLW
06-26-2014, 07:02 PM
Embiid at 3 was interesting. I was afraid the Celtics were going to take him at 6, even though every one is not concerned with the injury. He screams Oden to me.

Your a MORON if you take a big with health issues. Bottom line, the human body is not "supposed" to be that large so if they are already breaking down physically at 18-22 it just SCREAMS never ending problems.

JBHuskers
06-26-2014, 07:02 PM
I wouldn't bitch if the Celtics take Exum.

CLW
06-26-2014, 07:06 PM
I wouldn't bitch if the Celtics take Exum.

I'd go with Smart or McBuckets

JBHuskers
06-26-2014, 07:08 PM
Exum is gone. Gimme Julius Randle from Kentucky!

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CLW
06-26-2014, 07:09 PM
Exum is gone. Gimme Julius Randle from Kentucky!

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Nah undersized for his position in the NBA and has health issues as well.

JBHuskers
06-26-2014, 07:09 PM
I'd go with Smart or McBuckets

McDermott won't translate to the NBA IMO. plus I hate Creighton and don't want to root for him.

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CLW
06-26-2014, 07:11 PM
McDermott won't translate to the NBA IMO.

That's sad if true. If the NBA no longer has room for smart guys that can shoot, pass and score in the post just b/c they are a "-" athlete its no wonder I never watch the NBA any more.

CLW
06-26-2014, 07:13 PM
CLW 1 JB 0 :nod:

CLW
06-26-2014, 07:15 PM
Now I'd take Vonleh but i think the Lakers might go with Randle

JBHuskers
06-26-2014, 07:16 PM
That's sad if true. If the NBA no longer has room for smart guys that can shoot, pass and score in the post just b/c they are a "-" athlete its no wonder I never watch the NBA any more.

See Jimmer Fredette. Production =/= NBA success.


CLW 1 JB 0 :nod:

I ain't mad. He's a head case, but that could be a good thing. Not mad at all with the Smart pick.

CLW
06-26-2014, 07:18 PM
Now I'd take Vonleh but i think the Lakers might go with Randle

Man this guys knows his stuff. :nod:

JBHuskers
06-26-2014, 07:19 PM
Man this guys knows his stuff. :nod:

That wasn't too much of a reach considering he was a top 4 prediction :D

JBHuskers
06-26-2014, 07:25 PM
9th is where McDermott is projected to go. Bulls maybe trading up to get him...

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skipwondah33
06-26-2014, 07:40 PM
McDermott won't translate to the NBA IMO. plus I hate Creighton and don't want to root for him.

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Oh and the Cavs are terrible in their front office. They just don't know what to do with themselves the past 4 lottery picks save for Irving. I'm like Bill Simmons they should banned from being awarded for being a terrible franchise and messing up picks

skipwondah33
06-26-2014, 07:43 PM
See Jimmer Fredette. Production =/= NBA success.
+1

Some.college guys just don't make the transition as well. A good percentage of Duke's guys don't either, but they aren't recruited in the same way other school's recruit their players (based off athleticism only basically)

CLW
06-26-2014, 08:12 PM
+1

Some.college guys just don't make the transition as well. A good percentage of Duke's guys don't either, but they aren't recruited in the same way other school's recruit their players (based off athleticism only basically)

Duke has 4 active players that have played in the all-star game. (Brand, Boozer, Irving and Deng).

NO OTHER COLLEGE HAS MORE

But hey if you wanna be a fool and go with the stupid argument that Duke doesn't turn out good pros more power to you.

CLW
06-26-2014, 08:19 PM
Bulls should take Harris or Hood here

CLW
06-26-2014, 08:19 PM
LMAO Simmons takes a shot at the NFL

CLW
06-26-2014, 08:20 PM
oh didn't see the Bulls trade for McBuckets. I like it.

CLW
06-26-2014, 08:26 PM
I just find it "odd" that supposed News people on ESPN openly root for their team while covering an event live.

CLW
06-26-2014, 08:53 PM
Decent pick by the Thunder

JBHuskers
06-26-2014, 08:53 PM
I wanted Gary Harris, saw him up close this season in Nebraska, but I can't argue with the upside of James Young.

JBHuskers
06-26-2014, 09:21 PM
LeBron gets his man crush in Napier, so he's staying in Miami.

skipwondah33
06-26-2014, 09:37 PM
Duke has 4 active players that have played in the all-star game. (Brand, Boozer, Irving and Deng).7

NO OTHER COLLEGE HAS MORE

But hey if you wanna be a fool and go with the stupid argument that Duke doesn't turn out good pros more power to you.Christian Laettner, Trajan Langdon anyone, Avery Bradley, Chris Duhon, Jay Williams (though he had career ending injury), Corey Magette (guess he did ok, should have stayed in school longer). Shane Battier had a decent career but never was a superstar. Shavelik Randolph (he overseas?), Kyle Singular (does he even play anymore?), Nolan Smith?, Austin Rivers (haven't kept up with him honestly)

Those are just from recent memory that I can think of.

Active is a reach as well for two of those guys. Brand has been holding to the last legs of his NBA career for sometime now... 5-6 seasons atleast? Boozer has been trade material/release worthy whose team doesn't like to play him in the 4th quarter for 2 seasons I believe. Gibson takes his minutes, Deng and Irving are still into their careers, they transitioned well.

JBHuskers
06-26-2014, 09:38 PM
Christian Laettner, Trajan Langdon anyone, Avery Bradley, Chris Duhon, Jay Williams (though he had career ending injury), Corey Magette (guess he did ok, should have stayed in school longer). Shane Battier had a decent career but never was a superstar. Shavelik Randolph (he overseas?), Kyle Singular (does he even play anymore?), Nolan Smith?, Austin Rivers (haven't kept up with him honestly)

Those are just from recent memory that I can think of.

Active is a reach as well for two of those guys. Brand has been holding to the last legs of his NBA career for sometime now... 5-6 seasons atleast? Boozer has been trade material/release worthy whose team doesn't like to play him in the 4th quarter for 2 seasons I believe. Gibson takes his minutes, Deng and Irving are still into their careers, they transitioned well.

Yeah, gotta agree with Skip here....

skipwondah33
06-26-2014, 09:56 PM
Oh and meant Jon Scheyer (sp) instead of Kyle Singular about the former even playing basketball at the moment. Although Singular should be added to the list as well. Know he was overseas for a year or so.

Also add Sheldon Williams, Demarcus Nelson, Chris Carawell, Dahntay Jones.

Not a Duke hater like the world is either. I enjoy watching them play every year..fan of good basketball no particular team

CLW
06-27-2014, 06:42 AM
The thing is you can do the above analysis with ANY other big name school:

Bulluck; Zeller; Davis; Hansbrough; Ellington; Wright; Noel; May; Williams; Forte; etc...

Man UNC has turned into bust central USA.

People just don't realize how rare pro stars truly are.

Your attacking Boozer who has had a decade + career averaging nearly 17 points and 10 rebounds per game over his career. Is he on the downslide? Obviously after 12 years in the league and his age he's at the end. Brand has had a similar career as well with an avg of nearly 17 points and 9 rebs over a 15 year career. Obviously he's very close to the end.

Singler just starting his career but is averaging roughly 10 PPG and will likely be a solid role player for another 10 years. Battier was the ultimate metrics/role player with defense and had a solid 13 year career. Scheyer had an eye injury during an invite to Heat summer camp and was never able to recover.

Maggette averaged 16 PPG over 14 years

Everyone loves to hate on Christian but the guy played 12 years in the NBA and averaged nearly 13 PPG and 7 REBs.

Man "bust" has a pretty high bar these days. I'm sure that there are hundreds of "busts" from all kinds of schools that would have loved to have had a decade + long career and been a double figure scorer in the league and made millions of dollars while doing so.

skipwondah33
06-27-2014, 07:40 AM
The thing is you can do the above analysis with ANY other big name school:

Bulluck; Zeller; Davis; Hansbrough; Ellington; Wright; Noel; May; Williams; Forte; etc...

Man UNC has turned into bust central USA.

People just don't realize how rare pro stars truly are.

Your attacking Boozer who has had a decade + career averaging nearly 17 points and 10 rebounds per game over his career. Is he on the downslide? Obviously after 12 years in the league and his age he's at the end. Brand has had a similar career as well with an avg of nearly 17 points and 9 rebs over a 15 year career. Obviously he's very close to the end.

Singler just starting his career but is averaging roughly 10 PPG and will likely be a solid role player for another 10 years. Battier was the ultimate metrics/role player with defense and had a solid 13 year career. Scheyer had an eye injury during an invite to Heat summer camp and was never able to recover.

Maggette averaged 16 PPG over 14 years

Everyone loves to hate on Christian but the guy played 12 years in the NBA and averaged nearly 13 PPG and 7 REBs.

Man "bust" has a pretty high bar these days. I'm sure that there are hundreds of "busts" from all kinds of schools that would have loved to have had a decade + long career and been a double figure scorer in the league and made millions of dollars while doing so.Christian Laettner and Shane Battier were National Players of the Year no? Expected more than what 1 All Star games combined between them. Add JJ Reddick then you have 3 Naismith winners with 1 All Star games combined...and I like JJ Reddick, but who like Langdon could shoot has trouble creating his own shot. Even if you add the 6 winners since the time I can remember...still only a combined 3 All Star games.

The consensus best player in college should typically translate well into the pros

Bias aside do you feel as a whole Duke players transition well given how they performed in college? I enjoyed watching Trajan Langdon play...but what happened in the pros? Demarcus Nelson as well.

Boozer maximized his talent as a 2nd round pick, but as a whole typically Duke players in general have struggled with the transition.

I was merely stating guys who were drafted high in the 1st round or so that didn't do so hot. There are a list of names depending on how long you want to go back.

Cherokee Parks 1st round
Will Avery 1st round
Danny Ferry 1st round

psuexv
06-27-2014, 07:55 AM
The consensus best player in college should typically translate well into the pros


Only part I disagree with. Same as football, Heisman winner rarely does well in the pros.

skipwondah33
06-27-2014, 08:00 AM
Only part I disagree with. Same as football, Heisman winner rarely does well in the pros.Oh I agree as well.

One of the greatest college football players ever didn't transition so well into the NFL.

CLW
06-27-2014, 06:28 PM
Christian Laettner and Shane Battier were National Players of the Year no? Expected more than what 1 All Star games combined between them. Add JJ Reddick then you have 3 Naismith winners with 1 All Star games combined...and I like JJ Reddick, but who like Langdon could shoot has trouble creating his own shot. Even if you add the 6 winners since the time I can remember...still only a combined 3 All Star games.

The consensus best player in college should typically translate well into the pros

Bias aside do you feel as a whole Duke players transition well given how they performed in college? I enjoyed watching Trajan Langdon play...but what happened in the pros? Demarcus Nelson as well.

Boozer maximized his talent as a 2nd round pick, but as a whole typically Duke players in general have struggled with the transition.

I was merely stating guys who were drafted high in the 1st round or so that didn't do so hot. There are a list of names depending on how long you want to go back.

Cherokee Parks 1st round
Will Avery 1st round
Danny Ferry 1st round

No I don't expect more. Just like college football - just b/c you dominate in college doesn't mean squat for the pros. I mean just look at the Heisman Winners (equivalent to Naismith). There aren't a ton of dominate pros on that list. By my count since 1992 only 5 of the college players of the years have gone on to be "stars" at the NBA level. 5/24 roughly 20%



Year
Player
College
Position
Class


2014
Doug McDermott (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_McDermott)
Creighton (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creighton_Bluejays_men%27s_basketball)
Forward (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_(basketball))
Senior


2013
Trey Burke (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trey_Burke)
Michigan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan_Wolverines_men%27s_basketball)
Guard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guard_(basketball))
Sophomore


2012
Anthony Davis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Davis_(basketball))
Kentucky (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kentucky_Wildcats_men%27s_basketball)
Center (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Center_(basketball))
Freshman


2011
Jimmer Fredette (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmer_Fredette)
Brigham Young (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BYU_Cougars_men%27s_basketball)
Guard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guard_(basketball))
Senior


2010
Evan Turner (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evan_Turner)
Ohio State (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio_State_Buckeyes_men%27s_basketball)
Guard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guard_(basketball))
Junior[7] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naismith_College_Player_of_the_Year#cite_note-7)


2009
Blake Griffin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blake_Griffin)
Oklahoma (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_Sooners_men%27s_basketball)
Forward (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_(basketball))
Sophomore[6] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naismith_College_Player_of_the_Year#cite_note-6)


2008
Tyler Hansbrough (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Hansbrough)
North Carolina (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Carolina_Tar_Heels_men%27s_basketball)
Forward (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_(basketball))
Junior[5] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naismith_College_Player_of_the_Year#cite_note-5)


2007
Kevin Durant (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Durant)
Texas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Longhorns_men%27s_basketball)
Forward (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_(basketball))
Freshman[4] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naismith_College_Player_of_the_Year#cite_note-4)


2006
J. J. Redick (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._J._Redick)
Duke (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_Blue_Devils_men%27s_basketball)
Guard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guard_(basketball))
Senior[3] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naismith_College_Player_of_the_Year#cite_note-3)


2005
Andrew Bogut (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Bogut)
Utah (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utah_Utes_men%27s_basketball)
Center (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Center_(basketball))
Sophomore


2004
Jameer Nelson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jameer_Nelson)
Saint Joseph's (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Joseph%27s_Hawks_men%27s_basketball)
Guard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guard_(basketball))
Senior


2003
T. J. Ford (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._J._Ford)
Texas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Longhorns_men%27s_basketball)
Guard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guard_(basketball))
Sophomore


2002
Jason Williams (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Williams_(basketball))
Duke (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_Blue_Devils_men%27s_basketball)
Guard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guard_(basketball))
Junior


2001
Shane Battier (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_Battier)
Duke (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_Blue_Devils_men%27s_basketball)
Forward (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_(basketball))
Senior


2000
Kenyon Martin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenyon_Martin)
Cincinnati (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Bearcats_men%27s_basketball)
Forward (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_(basketball))
Senior


1999
Elton Brand (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elton_Brand)
Duke (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_Blue_Devils_men%27s_basketball)
Forward (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_(basketball))
Sophomore


1998
Antawn Jamison (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antawn_Jamison)
North Carolina (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Carolina_Tar_Heels_men%27s_basketball)
Forward (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_(basketball))
Junior


1997
Tim Duncan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Duncan)
Wake Forest (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wake_Forest_Demon_Deacons_men%27s_basketball)
Center (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Center_(basketball))
Senior


1996
Marcus Camby (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Camby)
Massachusetts (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UMass_Minutemen_basketball)
Center (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Center_(basketball))
Junior


1995
Joe Smith (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Smith_(basketball))
Maryland (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maryland_Terrapins_men%27s_basketball)
Forward (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_(basketball))
Sophomore


1994
Glenn Robinson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Robinson)
Purdue (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purdue_Boilermakers_men%27s_basketball)
Forward (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_(basketball))
Junior


1993
Calbert Cheaney (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calbert_Cheaney)
Indiana (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Hoosiers_men%27s_basketball)
Guard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guard_(basketball))
Senior


1992
Christian Laettner (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Laettner)
Duke (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_Blue_Devils_men%27s_basketball)
Forward (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_(basketball))
Senior



You want my honest take on a Duke player's chances in the pros I'm 100% honest. Moreover, since I see them play 30-40 games a year (depending on how far they go in March) I can pretty much tell you what kind of pros that they will be. From this year's class Jabari's floor is a Deng type (solid pro / borderline allstar) and his ceiling is Melo. He needs to get into shape and focus on playing D b/c he has all the tools to be a 20+ ppg scorer. Hood's ceiling is much lower and I see him more as a solid rotation player but possibly having a ceiling to be a solid starter.

As you can see from above, Langdon was NOT a national player of the year. I know this b/c every national player of the year from Duke's # is in the rafters (except Brand - b/c K's policy on graduation). In fact, if I recall correctly Langdon was "only" 2nd team all-america his senior season. I always viewed Langdon as a role player at best in the NBA. It didn't pan out

I feel Duke players transition just as well as any other schools players (no better no worse). You just see more "busts" from Duke b/c Duke sends in more players than any other school in the last 34 years. K also (for the longest time) didn't really recruit the 1 and done types especially after Brand left early (or they weren't interested) so Duke teams tended to consist of a bunch of future NBA solid players and role player types. When your program was built off of 3-4 year players in the one and done era you just aren't going to produce a ton of STARS. However, you will produce allot of solid role players and the occasional solid pro/borderline all-star.

K has changed in the past few years and is now going after (and getting) more one and dones. I'm not a fan of it but now you will start seeing more Duke stars in the NBA (Kyrie, Parker, Okafor).

As for Duke's National Players of the year under K:



Johnny Dawkins - 10th overall pick - 11 year career - 9 seasons - 11 PPG 6 ASTs
Danny Ferry - 2nd overall pick (refused to play for Clippers so went overseas) - 12 NBA seasons - 7 PPG - Current GM Atlanta Hawks
Christian Laettner - 3rd overall pick - 13 seasons - 13 PPG 7 RBG - 1 All Star - 1st Team All Rookie
Elton Brand - 1st overall pick - 15+ years - 17 PPG 9 RBG - Rookie of the Year - 2x All Star
Shane Battier - 6th overall pick - 12 seasons - 8 ppg - 2 NBA Championships
Jay Williams - 2nd overall pick - 2 seasons - injury shortened career probably lost multiple allstars
JJ Redick - 11th overall pick - 7+ years - 9.89 PPG (best seasons recently nearly 15 PPG scorer since he got out of Orlando)


The only "bust" was Williams due to the injury. The rest had decent pro careers (all making it to their 2nd contract+). None of them were "stars" although Brand was pretty damn good for a 3-4 year stretch while in LA.

Honestly, its a big joke/fraud that Cal et al. plays saying he turns these one and dones into pros. The truth - they were already pros and ANY decent college coach could have gotten them just as prepared for the NBA.

cdj
06-28-2014, 09:14 PM
Jason Kidd has been granted permission to speak with the Milwaukee Bucks after his request for additional roles within the Brooklyn Nets was denied, league sources confirmed to ESPN.com on Saturday night.

Jason Kidd's request to head the Nets' basketball operations in addition to his coaching responsibilities was denied by the team.

The news was first reported by the New York Post.

According to the Post, Kidd, who just completed his first year as coach of the Nets, recently approached team ownership with several requests, including overseeing the team's basketball operations department.

Nets officials, believing Kidd doesn't have enough experience for such a responsibility, a league source told the Post, granted him permission to speak with other teams.

The Bucks, who just completed their first season under coach Larry Drew, then contacted Brooklyn requesting permission to speak with Kidd and were granted it, according to the Post.

Courtesy: ESPN.com (http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/11151207/jason-kidd-granted-permission-speak-milwaukee-bucks-being-denied-promotion-brooklyn-nets)


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SmoothPancakes
06-28-2014, 10:22 PM
Don't do it! You'll be dooming the franchise for years! Just look at how much needledick McDaniels fucked up in just a short time in Denver as coach and GM in the NFL. Not everyone is Pops or Doc or any of these other legends who can both coach and run a great franchise from the front office.

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cdj
06-28-2014, 10:54 PM
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JBHuskers
07-01-2014, 12:57 PM
This is ridiculous...

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JBHuskers
07-02-2014, 08:45 PM
NBA Rumors: Mavs Plan to 'Move Quickly' on Chandler Parsons & Luol Deng If Snubbed by Carmelo Anthony, According to ESPN

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JBHuskers
07-07-2014, 10:33 AM
The Cavs just NOW removed Dan Gilbert's hateful letter about LeBron's departure from the website. :D :D

skipwondah33
07-07-2014, 10:39 AM
The Cavs just NOW removed Dan Gilbert's hateful letter about LeBron's departure from the website. :D :DHahahahahahahahaha

He should have did that after they went to the lottery the first time after his prediction.

JBHuskers
07-07-2014, 01:11 PM
Yep :D :D

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skipwondah33
07-07-2014, 01:21 PM
:D:D:D


On another note I'm almost certain Pau Gasol won't choose to resign with the Lakers if they get Melo.

He thought he didn't get the ball before...

JBHuskers
07-07-2014, 01:36 PM
:D:D:D


On another note I'm almost certain Pau Gasol won't choose to resign with the Lakers if they get Melo.

He thought he didn't get the ball before...

Sounds like only LeBron would lure him to re-sign with the Lakers.

skipwondah33
07-07-2014, 01:40 PM
Sounds like only LeBron would lure him to re-sign with the Lakers.yep, and why he is even considering Miami. Shit reason Chris Bosh hasn't taken the max money offer from Rockets.

JBHuskers
07-07-2014, 01:41 PM
Bosh should realize this Heat pipe dream is over, or only going to be one or two more years of the same thing (no bench help) and bolt for Houston with a max deal.

skipwondah33
07-07-2014, 01:48 PM
Bosh should realize this Heat pipe dream is over, or only going to be one or two more years of the same thing (no bench help) and bolt for Houston with a max deal.Yeah but relying on James Harden at his current non passing and defensive state may not be all that it's cracked up to be either.

Even with the Heat team that lost in the Finals this past year would make it back to the Finals....now winning it is another story.

Put it this way though, the Rockets aren't a Chris Bosh away from winning a title.

Still the money looks good

JBHuskers
07-07-2014, 02:09 PM
Yeah but relying on James Harden at his current non passing and defensive state may not be all that it's cracked up to be either.

Even with the Heat team that lost in the Finals this past year would make it back to the Finals....now winning it is another story.

Put it this way though, the Rockets aren't a Chris Bosh away from winning a title.

Still the money looks good

Oh I'm definitely not saying that Houston is a Bosh away from winning it, but he may have a better chance there than Miami.

skipwondah33
07-07-2014, 02:38 PM
Oh I'm definitely not saying that Houston is a Bosh away from winning it, but he may have a better chance there than Miami.Shit not in the West with their non defensive playing asses lol

But longterm definitely. He would compliment both Howard and Harden (if he ever stopped gunnin' so damn much)

Edit: Heat just got a commit from Josh McRoberts that he will sign. Nice pickup but won't matter if #6 don't resign

JBHuskers
07-07-2014, 03:06 PM
Heat sign Danny Granger today too. 2 years $4.2M

skipwondah33
07-07-2014, 03:39 PM
Heat sign Danny Granger today too. 2 years $4.2MNext up Lance Stephenson

JBHuskers
07-07-2014, 04:05 PM
Next up Lance Stephenson

If they sign him, then Bosh and LeBron are definitely not coming back.

JBHuskers
07-07-2014, 04:28 PM
Being reported that teams drawing interest on Stephenson are the Lakers, Mavs, and Celtics. I wouldn't mind him going to Boston. Seems like with the drafting of Smart and re-signing of Avery that Rondo is out there door.....which sucks.

CLW
07-07-2014, 04:31 PM
The Heat also apparently are going to sign McRoberts. Not sure that's a good sign to Lebron of building a real championship team as "McBob" isn't much more than a bottom of the rotation player at best.

JBHuskers
07-07-2014, 05:01 PM
A) Bosh is dumb to not take the Houston deal.

B) LeBron has to realize that Miami's signings are not going to make them better off when you gotta baby Wade throughout the season and that didn't even work that well.

C) At least Cleveland has one rising superstar in Irving there long term. You don't need a big three to succeed, just someone who can take the game over, and depth.

CLW
07-07-2014, 05:07 PM
A) Bosh is dumb to not take the Houston deal.

B) LeBron has to realize that Miami's signings are not going to make them better off when you gotta baby Wade throughout the season and that didn't even work that well.

C) At least Cleveland has one rising superstar in Irving there long term. You don't need a big three to succeed, just someone who can take the game over, and depth.

Yeah the jury is out in my mind on whether Wiggins is going to be a good pro. I tend to think not b/c I don't see the ability to shoot/score on an NBA level. Now he could become an EXCELLENT defender because of his athleticism.

I read some time ago somewhere that Cleveland was trying to trade for Love. A Lebron, Kyrie, Love "Big 3" would be pretty damn tough to stop.

However, I also read that Cleveland was considering giving a max deal to Gordan Heyward? WTF?

skipwondah33
07-07-2014, 05:32 PM
Haha I heard that about Hayward as well. Max deal!!!!!

Yeah Love already said he would sign longterm with Cavs if Lebron was in Cleveland.

Proven and reliable PG, young depth on bench and Love? Shit Love would be taking 3 point contest 3's all game..same way Daniel Gibson use to.

But on the flip side Gilly's letter may have messed that up. These people acted like there wasn't a possibility he could never come back. My what a difference time makes.

JBHuskers
07-08-2014, 09:53 AM
I dunno how many more twists and turns can come about before Thursday, but now Melo is holding off and waiting to see if he can team up with LeBron.

JBHuskers
07-09-2014, 02:48 PM
Moving trucks at LeBron's house :o

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsIEqI8CMAAeCyN.png

JBHuskers
07-10-2014, 04:11 PM
This is the line of cars outside of LeBron's house in Cleveland. Meaning this is the line of cars of people who need a life.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsNjgRBCYAEDQQm.jpg

skipwondah33
07-10-2014, 06:18 PM
I could have showed you many more 4 years ago.

Grown ass men distraught, angry and burning stuff they paid their money for.

Those same people are wearing these haha

http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/b932ba48dad49a958d758a44fc8071ed7d1b6f36/c=553-157-1356-760&r=x404&c=534x401/local/-/media/WKYC/WKYC/2014/07/10/1405025823000-lebron-forgiveness-shirts-2.jpg

steelerfan
07-10-2014, 07:02 PM
These are the same fucking morons who root for the Browns, remember. Keep perspective. :)

skipwondah33
07-10-2014, 07:45 PM
These are the same fucking morons who root for the Browns, remember. Keep perspective. :)+1

skipwondah33
07-10-2014, 08:00 PM
Haha their already selling those tshirts at $25.99 a pop in 3 different colors.

JBHuskers
07-11-2014, 09:29 AM
So now Wade is using the Dan Gilbert letter to try to sway LeBron. This thing has taken so many twists and turns.

SmoothPancakes
07-11-2014, 09:35 AM
God I'm almost beyond laughing at the people of Cleveland and almost saddened now at the stupidity of such a large scale.

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skipwondah33
07-11-2014, 09:46 AM
So now Wade is using the Dan Gilbert letter to try to sway LeBron. This thing has taken so many twists and turns.Haha I hope the letter is the reason he doesn't go back if so.

The "Cavs" fans will undoubtedly "still" (they haven't made up their minds yet) and I use that loosely hate Lebron and say it's his fault...wonder how many that cheered for that letter will then become pissed at Gilly for writing it and that being the reason he doesn't come back?

I personally can't wait and hope it's LOL worthy with "Cavs" fans reactions.

JBHuskers
07-11-2014, 11:26 AM
It's official. LeBron announces via Sports Illustration he's coming home....

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsRsWLbIgAAUblh.jpg

skipwondah33
07-11-2014, 11:35 AM
Atleast the fan base will be the same...partly fake lol

JBHuskers
07-11-2014, 11:47 AM
How many Cleveland fans are Googling how to unburn a jersey right now?

gschwendt
07-11-2014, 04:11 PM
http://i.imgur.com/OjsAyR6.gif

skipwondah33
07-11-2014, 06:19 PM
Haha haha haha at "Cavs" fans saying "we have real fans " on Sportscenter in background :D

http://img.bleacherreport.net/img/images/photos/002/231/672/Screenshot2013-03-27at1.58.11PM_crop_exact.png?w=1500&h=1500&q=85

JBHuskers
07-11-2014, 06:24 PM
Sounds like Bosh is signing a max deal in Miami and they're trying to get Deng. I don't think Bosh is worth max money at all.

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skipwondah33
07-11-2014, 07:22 PM
Consolstion prize though. I didn't realize he could sign for that but Miami could offer him the most so makes sense.

Canes Fan
07-11-2014, 08:40 PM
This hurts, some "fans" have burned his Miami jersey and someone else deface the Heat mural...
Oh well life goes on :smh:

SmoothPancakes
07-12-2014, 05:37 AM
Lol, Lebron, leaving burned jerseys in his wake everywhere he goes.

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CLW
07-12-2014, 08:31 AM
Sounds like Bosh is signing a max deal in Miami and they're trying to get Deng. I don't think Bosh is worth max money at all.

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Nope. The smart move for the Heat would be to implode the entire team suck for a few years and build through the draft and free agency.

Bosh and Wade are not worth anywhere close to max money and the Heat will overpay to keep both of them slowing their recovery.

cdj
07-12-2014, 07:32 PM
Miami also going after Deng now.

Gasol to the Bulls, Melo stays in NYK.

The East should be competitive, but still wide-open.

jaymo76
07-12-2014, 11:19 PM
Honestly, don't know how I would feel as a Cavs fan. You walked away to win a championship rather than stuck it out and tried to build a winner and now after the Cavs have acquired good young talent you want to come back and make things right?

souljahbill
07-13-2014, 12:23 PM
Honestly, don't know how I would feel as a Cavs fan. You walked away to win a championship rather than stuck it out and tried to build a winner and now after the Cavs have acquired good young talent you want to come back and make things right?

They weren't going to win had he stayed. They couldn't get free agents to go to Cleveland. James had to go. And once he left, Cleveland sucked so much that the Cavs got to draft good players. And now that James is established the de facto face of the league, Cleveland may be able to acquire enough role players to go with the James, Irving, and Wiggins (or Love). They'll probably never win multiples but if LBJ gets just 1 in Cleveland, he won't need 6 for his legacy.

SmoothPancakes
07-13-2014, 02:23 PM
I'm hoping they still don't win any titles with him in town. Nothing personally against Cleveland, but I just get this sort of sadistic pleasure from seeing the Browns, Cavs and Indians suck year after year and their fans left heartbroken for another year. :)

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JBHuskers
07-13-2014, 02:37 PM
Deng to Miami is official now.

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skipwondah33
07-14-2014, 10:01 AM
They weren't going to win had he stayed. They couldn't get free agents to go to Cleveland. James had to go. And once he left, Cleveland sucked so much that the Cavs got to draft good players. And now that James is established the de facto face of the league, Cleveland may be able to acquire enough role players to go with the James, Irving, and Wiggins (or Love). They'll probably never win multiples but if LBJ gets just 1 in Cleveland, he won't need 6 for his legacy.Average age of Cleveland's roster the year he last played was 33!

And then there was Mike Brown who I had been telling people for years he wasn't a good coach, but he was riding those 55-66 win seasons so everyone thought he was.

I agree he would have never won a title there. Making it in '07 took one of the all-time great performances just to make it.

Yeah they only got better young talent due to having 3 of the past 4 #1 picks haha. They will have 4 of the last 12 #1 picks on their team this upcoming season.

Everyone talks about Cleveland's bad luck, think they are doing fine in the lottery. Had the worst odds of getting the #1 pick this last draft...yet still got it.

CLW
08-01-2014, 09:46 PM
Paul George just suffered a gruesome injury (broken ankle/leg) it was eerily similar to the Kevin Ware injury 2 years back in the NCAA tourny. Went up contested a layup fouled the guy and his right leg just snapped when he landed against/next to the support holding up the basket.

souljahbill
08-01-2014, 09:48 PM
Tib/Fib snapped. Reminds me of that Louisville kid.

skipwondah33
08-01-2014, 11:25 PM
Support for basket isn't NBA standard distance on court I've read.

Haven't and will not see the replay of the injury

SmoothPancakes
02-24-2015, 10:50 PM
And in new non-news, Derrick Rose is again out with an injured knee.

#TheScriptIsDead

steelerfan
02-24-2015, 11:07 PM
And in new non-news, Derrick Rose is again out with an injured knee.

#TheScriptIsDead
He was fine.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/24/62db4b14e10eba94093bf4dbe8547b33.jpg

And then he took an arrow to the knee.

#TheScriptIsDead