Nba 2014

[Beco]

Melo could have opted in with the Knicks, but I don't see the point. The Knicks roster is screwed for at least the next year.

Thats what I say....Phil Jackson can't even start to fix it until like 2016....

 

[okatty35]

Reports here in Orlando have Exum working out for the Magic multiple times. It would make sense they would want to pair him in the back court with Olidipo.

That raises questions about what we'll do with Aaron Afflalo, Jameer Nelson & the #12 pick

Thunder supposedly really interested in Afflalo

 

[okatty35]

True, they need offense.

Think the Bulls are already stitching Love's name on his jersey but Warriors may try to have a say in it too.

 

[SgtSpiderMan]

Thunder supposedly really interested in Afflalo

I could easily see him coming off the bench and helping them out. Do they have anything Orlando wants is the question.

 

[okatty35]

I could easily see him coming off the bench and helping them out. Do they have anything Orlando wants is the question.

Bulls supposedly interested too. Magic probably need to do something with him as he has that ETO provision after next year. Lots of talking I think!

 

[SgtSpiderMan]

Bulls supposedly interested too. Magic probably need to do something with him as he has that ETO provision after next year. Lots of talking I think!

I don't seem him fitting into our long term plans. I imagine we can't use him & the #12 pick to move up, so I think they may wait until they pick someone #12 and then see what they can package. Either way we should know soon.

 

[Beco]

Lebron opt'd out

 

[SgtSpiderMan]

Lebron opt'd out

To restructure. Where's he going to go?

 

[Cathleen]

To restructure. Where's he going to go?

You think he did it to restructure? I think he wants to make more money. I forget the article but he thinks he out to make baseball player money. He's no Duncan when it comes to doing what's good for the team.

 

[Beco]

To restructure. Where's he going to go?

Nowhere....

I say, Mello can't go to the Heat. Heat needs size and youth/speed. He doesnt bring that. Heat would be better off with Ariza, which I hope I dont see and there is a guard out of Toronto, Lowry maybe, that i hear is what they need.

 

[okatty35]

You think he did it to restructure? I think he wants to make more money. I forget the article but he thinks he out to make baseball player money. He's no Duncan when it comes to doing what's good for the team.

LJ can/will get the NBA max contract wherever. Not about $ at all. Just about where to play and who to play with and really will be taking less money as he is now to surround with good players. I think he will be back in Miami in the end but wants to make sure they are committed to some better supporting players.

 

[Beco]

LJ can/will get the NBA max contract wherever. Not about $ at all. Just about where to play and who to play with and really will be taking less money as he is now to surround with good players. I think he will be back in Miami in the end but wants to make sure they are committed to some better supporting players.

Didnt he take a little less to play with Bosh and Wade?

 

[okatty35]

Didnt he take a little less to play with Bosh and Wade?

Yes. If we see the Heat make a move tomorrow night and draft Shabaz Napier (as it is believed LJ wants them to do) then we know he is pulling some of the strings.

Wiggins - Parker - Exum are now Chad Ford's top 3 tomorrow night. It seems to change hourly though..ha

 

[Beco]

Yes. If we see the Heat make a move tomorrow night and draft Shabaz Napier (as it is believed LJ wants them to do) then we know he is pulling some of the strings.

Wiggins - Parker - Exum are now Chad Ford's top 3 tomorrow night. It seems to change hourly though..ha

I don't know the details of his contract, but seems to me, it almost always makes sense to opt out, test the market. Unless you're Wade, who is apparently, done....then it makes sense to stay, collect his $20 mill a year

 

[Beco]

Dallas and the New York Knicks have agreed to a trade that would bring center Tyson Chandler back to the Mavericks three years after he helped them win a championship only to leave right away in free agency.

Two people with knowledge of the deal said Wednesday the Mavericks would send guards Jose Calderon and Shane Larkin and center Samuel Dalembert to the Knicks for Chandler and point guard Raymond Felton. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been announced.

The trade, which is subject to NBA approval, would include Mavericks guard Wayne Ellington and both Dallas picks Thursday night. The Mavericks have two second-round selections, at Nos. 34 and 51.

 

[SgtSpiderMan]

Dallas and the New York Knicks have agreed to a trade that would bring center Tyson Chandler back to the Mavericks three years after he helped them win a championship only to leave right away in free agency.

Two people with knowledge of the deal said Wednesday the Mavericks would send guards Jose Calderon and Shane Larkin and center Samuel Dalembert to the Knicks for Chandler and point guard Raymond Felton. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been announced.

The trade, which is subject to NBA approval, would include Mavericks guard Wayne Ellington and both Dallas picks Thursday night. The Mavericks have two second-round selections, at Nos. 34 and 51.

Wondering why the Knicks made this move.

 

[Beco]

Wondering why the Knicks made this move.

Chandler couldnt score, was getting old and was paid a lot of mony....At least Phil is making moves, heck, they only pay him $12 mill a year

 

[SgtSpiderMan]

Chandler couldnt score, was getting old and was paid a lot of mony....At least Phil is making moves, heck, they only pay him $12 mill a year

He plays defense.

 

[Cathleen]

And the Cav's pick....

waiting...

 

[okatty35]

And the Cav's pick....

waiting...

Some interesting picks! Smart to Celtics signals Rondo's days are numbered in Boston. Not right away but mid next year maybe.

Miami trading to get LJ's boy Shabaz makes it pretty clear what LJ plans to do.

Thunder picks surprised as always. Sam P has a strong track record in the draft and not always aligned with what the draft experts expect.

Wiggins was sportin a sweet jacket!

 

[SgtSpiderMan]

Time will tell on all these guys. Surprised the 76ers picked 2 guys who won't play for them next year.

 

[okatty35]

Time will tell on all these guys. Surprised the 76ers picked 2 guys who won't play for them next year.

I really like the Embiid pick. That dude will be on a mission to show he should have been the #1 pick. Think in a few years he will be a big time NBA talent.

I don't know much about Payton but sounds like he needs to work on perimeter game. He was able to post some big stats in college but this is a new level from La-Laff.

 

[SgtSpiderMan]

I really like the Embiid pick. That dude will be on a mission to show he should have been the #1 pick. Think in a few years he will be a big time NBA talent.

I don't know much about Payton but sounds like he needs to work on perimeter game. He was able to post some big stats in college but this is a new level from La-Laff.

Payton was traded to Orlando for Saric & future considerations.

 

[Beco]

I really like the Embiid pick. That dude will be on a mission to show he should have been the #1 pick. Think in a few years he will be a big time NBA talent.

I don't know much about Payton but sounds like he needs to work on perimeter game. He was able to post some big stats in college but this is a new level from La-Laff.

Weird stuff in Philly. Fans must be pulling out their hair.....stock piling players that wont play....

Wizards took the cowardly way out, again. Traded their pick to LA for money. I hate our GM

 

[Beco]

Time will tell on all these guys. Surprised the 76ers picked 2 guys who won't play for them next year.

Exactly....