Nba 2014

[SgtSpiderMan]

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

Could it be the Wizards have a different plan?

 

[Beco]

Could it be the Wizards have a different plan?

I'm guessing they want to keep the same team they had this season, in place for next season. Sign them all up, then make a run. We could use a good free agent pick up to back up Nene, our center

 

[SgtSpiderMan]

I'm guessing they want to keep the same team they had this season, in place for next season. Sign them all up, then make a run. We could use a good free agent pick up to back up Nene, our center

Maybe they have a free agent in mind. Keeping that core group of guys together isn't such a bad way to go.

 

[SgtSpiderMan]

Looks like they all opted out. They're restructuring to make room.

 

[Beco]

Looks like they all opted out. They're restructuring to make room.

Best off-season, so far. Now Jason Kidd?

 

[okatty35]

Best off-season, so far. Now Jason Kidd?

Pretty bizarre events in NJ!! Wow. Very bizarre. Lionel Hollins might be the guy to replace. Supposedly he was on the short list when KIdd was on shaky ground early in the season.

 

[Cathleen]

Report: LeBron James Wants Maximum $22.2M Salary In Free Agency

by Darren Hartwell on Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 2:14PM


When LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh all opted out of their contracts with the Miami Heat, there were rumors that the trio could take a pay cut to help Miami free up cap space and go after free agents.

Apparently those rumors aren’t true, at least for the main star of the Heat’s Big Three.

When James enters free agency on Tuesday, teams that contact him will be informed that he will accept no less than the $22.2 million maximum salary for next season, sources told ESPN.com’s Brian Windhorst on Monday.

James took a pay cut when he teamed up with Bosh and Wade in Miami in 2010 and has never been the single-highest player on his team during his NBA career.

That will change this offseason, but not without delivering a serious financial blow to whatever team decides to sign him. According to ESPN, only seven teams currently have enough cap space to give James a max deal: Miami, Dallas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Utah, Philadelphia and Orlando.

Windhorst reports that James is letting his agent, Rich Paul, handle negotiations with teams. Aside from the seven teams with enough cap space to go after the four-time NBA MVP, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls are still in the mix as contenders for James’ services.

As the latest news from James’ camp assures, however, those teams will have to make some serious changes to bring in the prize of this year’s free agent class.


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[Cathleen]

Best off-season, so far. Now Jason Kidd?

I don't get Jason Kidd as head coach. What am I missing?

 

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[okatty35]

Report: LeBron James Wants Maximum $22.2M Salary In Free Agency

by Darren Hartwell on Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 2:14PM


When LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh all opted out of their contracts with the Miami Heat, there were rumors that the trio could take a pay cut to help Miami free up cap space and go after free agents.

Apparently those rumors aren’t true, at least for the main star of the Heat’s Big Three.

When James enters free agency on Tuesday, teams that contact him will be informed that he will accept no less than the $22.2 million maximum salary for next season, sources told ESPN.com’s Brian Windhorst on Monday.

James took a pay cut when he teamed up with Bosh and Wade in Miami in 2010 and has never been the single-highest player on his team during his NBA career.

That will change this offseason, but not without delivering a serious financial blow to whatever team decides to sign him. According to ESPN, only seven teams currently have enough cap space to give James a max deal: Miami, Dallas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Utah, Philadelphia and Orlando.

Windhorst reports that James is letting his agent, Rich Paul, handle negotiations with teams. Aside from the seven teams with enough cap space to go after the four-time NBA MVP, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls are still in the mix as contenders for James’ services.

As the latest news from James’ camp assures, however, those teams will have to make some serious changes to bring in the prize of this year’s free agent class.


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Yes - sounds like a lot of talk but they are all coming back to Miami and trying to land a FA with what money gets left over. Plus they have a trade exemption which will give them a little more room on the lux. tax cap. More interesting part of this to me is that it appears to free up the others to find places to land...like Carmelo in Chi town most likely.

 

[Cathleen]

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!

I think if Rondo makes it to mid year it'll be a miracle. Rumor here is that he asked for $100million extension. Salt meet grain.

I like both pick for the Celts but Danny is just getting his phone warmed up, most likely.

I thought Wiggins look quiet stylish. There's no lack of ego building huh? There are times it makes me wish for b&w TV.

 

[Cathleen]

Are you saying he would be a better assistant?

Just the ass part.

 

[Cathleen]

Yes - sounds like a lot of talk but they are all coming back to Miami and trying to land a FA with what money gets left over. Plus they have a trade exemption which will give them a little more room on the lux. tax cap. More interesting part of this to me is that it appears to free up the others to find places to land...like Carmelo in Chi town most likely.

I think you're right on both counts, not sure Melo will get a ring anywhere. Though never say decision when it comes to James. I just am stuck on disliking the guy -- rational or not. And yeah, I get he's one of the GOAT.

 

[okatty35]

I think you're right on both counts, not sure Melo will get a ring anywhere. Though never say decision when it comes to James. I just am stuck on disliking the guy -- rational or not. And yeah, I get he's one of the GOAT.

Chicago is a place he can try to score at all he wants. Noah will rebound and throw it out to him and yell "SHOOT IT AGAIN!"

 

[Cathleen]

Chicago is a place he can try to score at all he wants. Noah will rebound and throw it out to him and yell "SHOOT IT AGAIN!"

You're right, too bad it takes more than 2 payers. I kind of thought he'd stay in NY but that's not the right place for him any more.

 

[okatty35]

You're right, too bad it takes more than 2 payers. I kind of thought he'd stay in NY but that's not the right place for him any more.

The only strange thing about the Chicago deal with him is that Rose said "its not my job to help recruit him" or something to that effect. So who knows. But I would think once the LJ deal is booked on July 1 or very shortly thereafter things will start falling into place around the league.

I just hope the Heat lose their minds and trade for Perk as some have suggested they want to do!

 

[Cathleen]

The only strange thing about the Chicago deal with him is that Rose said "its not my job to help recruit him" or something to that effect. So who knows. But I would think once the LJ deal is booked on July 1 or very shortly thereafter things will start falling into place around the league.

I just hope the Heat lose their minds and trade for Perk as some have suggested they want to do!

What's the deal with Perk out there? I read he was arrested (IIRC) in a domestic abuse situation. He was only with us a few years but was very well liked and until game 6 of the 2010 played his role here well.

He seemed settled here, has be become a bit disgruntled?

 

[okatty35]

What's the deal with Perk out there? I read he was arrested (IIRC) in a domestic abuse situation. He was only with us a few years but was very well liked and until game 6 of the 2010 played his role here well.

He seemed settled here, has be become a bit disgruntled?

He's become a bit of a joke with many. His best years in Boston are long ago in the rear view mirror. Actually posted a negative player eff rating in playoffs last year but improved some (slightly) this season after his injure kept him out of a lot of the season. $9 mill salary is a joke for his contribution and a reason I can't see anyone trading for him. He is a one way player and even at that can get schooled on the def end by a quicker agile player. You saw what happened to Thunder defense when Ibaka went out - Perk got torched cause he didn't have a rim protector there to cover up for him.

 

[Cathleen]

He's become a bit of a joke with many. His best years in Boston are long ago in the rear view mirror. Actually posted a negative player eff rating in playoffs last year but improved some (slightly) this season after his injure kept him out of a lot of the season. $9 mill salary is a joke for his contribution and a reason I can't see anyone trading for him. He is a one way player and even at that can get schooled on the def end by a quicker agile player. You saw what happened to Thunder defense when Ibaka went out - Perk got torched cause he didn't have a rim protector there to cover up for him.

Then I will hope the Heat do get crazy and take him. I did see him smile a few times. He was this Celtic's generations "Chief," for "I sure don't want that face coming at me." Although Robert Parrish was a laid back guy.

 

[Beco]

I don't get Jason Kidd as head coach. What am I missing?

Not sure, but I believe he set a trend. That is, hiring a coach without any coaching experience, whatsoever....

 

[Beco]

The only strange thing about the Chicago deal with him is that Rose said "its not my job to help recruit him" or something to that effect. So who knows. But I would think once the LJ deal is booked on July 1 or very shortly thereafter things will start falling into place around the league.

I just hope the Heat lose their minds and trade for Perk as some have suggested they want to do!

The one thing is, if Rose can't play like he did, or he gets hurt again, they are back to square one...Mello or no Mello.....

 

[SgtSpiderMan]

@ Beco

Looks like you guys are keeping Gortat.

 

[Beco]

@ Beco

Looks like you guys are keeping Gortat.

Yup, just heard that this morning. Now, onto signing Ariza....which, I'm not counting on.

 

[okatty35]

Carmelo got the show from Chicago yday and now down to Texas today for Rockets and Mavs. Then Lakers and back to NYC for the final shot. Chicago hasn't cleared much space for him and now their max deal for him around $15M? That won't get it done don't think. He can get max $22M in NYC and is seeing Phil making some minor moves which most said he couldn't get done at all. So maybe things looking up for him to stay w Knicks.

 

[Beco]

@ Beco

Looks like you guys are keeping Gortat.

The other thing is, its a fairly weak free agent market. So it kind of makes sense for the Wizards. Next year I hear, is better. That said, I still hate our GM.