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re: NBA Free Agency Thread: Day 21
Posted on 7/19/14 at 5:48 pm to PortCityTiger24
Posted on 7/19/14 at 5:48 pm to PortCityTiger24
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@ESPNSteinLine: ESPN sources say Bucks will be claiming Kendall Marshall off waivers as soon as possible, foiling Lakers' plans of re-signing @KButter5
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@ESPNSteinLine: In any event: Lakers had to waive Kendall Marshall to gain every inch of cap space they could & hoped to re-sign him had he cleared waivers
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Posted on 7/19/14 at 5:51 pm to RTR America
Looking at that graph made me remember.... The Hornets have Lance Stephenson and PJ Hairston 
I feel bad for Steve Clifford.
I feel bad for Steve Clifford.
This post was edited on 7/19/14 at 7:24 pm
Posted on 7/19/14 at 5:58 pm to KG5989
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The Hornets have Lance Stephenson and PJ Hairston
Posted on 7/19/14 at 6:25 pm to massiveattack
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The Chicago Bulls are finalizing a deal with free-agent guard Aaron Brooks, according to sources close to the talks.
Sources told ESPN.com that the Bulls are closing in on the addition of Brooks to give them some backcourt scoring punch off the bench.
Brooks would join former All-Star big man Pau Gasol and Real Madrid star Nikola Mirotic as new additions to the team, along with prized rookie Doug McDermott.
Brooks, 29, averaged 9.0 points and 3.2 assists per game while splitting last season with the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets.
Posted on 7/19/14 at 8:11 pm to massiveattack
Didnt mean it as a good thing.... 
2 volatile players that are unstable... scary combo, yet exciting at the same time
Oh and the Bulls are absolutely killing it in FA, and nobody seems to be talking about them. Just like Thibs wants it.
2 volatile players that are unstable... scary combo, yet exciting at the same time Oh and the Bulls are absolutely killing it in FA, and nobody seems to be talking about them. Just like Thibs wants it.
This post was edited on 7/19/14 at 8:13 pm
Posted on 7/19/14 at 8:31 pm to KG5989
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Oh and the Bulls are absolutely killing it in FA, and nobody seems to be talking about them. Just like Thibs wants it.
What I love about their moves is the fact that it takes a ton of pressure off of Derrick Rose to try to come back and score 25 a night.
I can't wait to watch Mirotic. LINK
Posted on 7/19/14 at 8:53 pm to KG5989
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Oh and the Bulls are absolutely killing it in FA
Not according to that GrantLand writer that thinks Gasol is worse defensively than Boozer
Posted on 7/19/14 at 8:55 pm to KG5989
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Oh and the Bulls are absolutely killing it in FA, and nobody seems to be talking about them.
Because Lebron Lebrahn LEBRON
Posted on 7/19/14 at 9:47 pm to boXerrumble
Posted on 7/19/14 at 10:17 pm to RTR America
Yep completely agree. Plus, Gasol is a great pick and roll player. He can knock down the mid range and score rolling to the hoop. And the combo of Noah and Gasol is deadly. Nobody realizes how good of a passer Gasol is. He's an excellent passing post player. And he knows how to be in the right place at the right time. Very similar to Noah. They are gonna pass everyone to death in the paint.
And like you said, they are making it so much easier for Rose. Hell, Jimmy Butler is still improving and not close to being a finished product. McBuckets is going to be deadly. Tony Snell will be much improved. And then you add Gasol with Noah down low. That's just nasty.
And like you said, they are making it so much easier for Rose. Hell, Jimmy Butler is still improving and not close to being a finished product. McBuckets is going to be deadly. Tony Snell will be much improved. And then you add Gasol with Noah down low. That's just nasty.
Posted on 7/19/14 at 10:18 pm to KG5989
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Oh and the Bulls are absolutely killing it in FA, and nobody seems to be talking about them. Just like Thibs wants it.
Just hope he doesn't wear the players down.
Posted on 7/20/14 at 5:30 am to c on z
Top 7 Free Agents remaining
Eric Bledsoe (restricted) – After saying all along that they would match any offer, there is suspicion in some quarters that the Suns might not be willing to go to the limit to keep the 6-foot-2 guard. ESPN has reported that Bledsoe is seeking a max deal of five years, $80 million. But with Kyle Lowry, the other top-level point guard of the crop, already re-signing in Toronto for four years, $48 million, there really is no reason for the Suns to bid against the top of the market until Bledsoe can bring in a higher offer. The candidates to step in are dwindling.
Greg Monroe (restricted) — New Pistons coach and boss Stan Van Gundy went out of the his way at the Orlando summer league to declare he wants to keep the big man in Detroit. First, there is likely the matter of finding a new home for Josh Smith to reassure Monroe that he won’t have to re-live the bad fit of last season’s experience. Monroe has defensive issues that will require him to improve if he’s going to live up to whatever contract he signs. But at 24, optimism abounds.
Evan Turner (unrestricted) — Things certainly didn’t work out for Turner after the mid-season trade that turned him from a mainstay in Philly to a spectator on the bench at Indiana through the playoffs. It never was a good fit in a Pacers lineup that already had Lance Stephenson. But not that Stephenson has flown to Charlotte and with the offensively anemic lineup even more desperate for points, wouldn’t it actually make more sense for him to play in Indiana now? The former No. 2 overall pick in the draft still has much to prove, but he’s young enough to get another chance.
Ray Allen (unrestricted) — Maybe the sweetest shooter who has ever laced up a pair of sneakers in the NBA, the question is only whether the 39-year-old wants to put them on again for a 20th season. It makes no sense for him to go to any team that isn’t in the running for a championship run, where he’s still that perfect designated shooter off the bench. That’s exactly why buddies LeBron James and Mike Miller are twisting his arm and trying to get him to Cleveland.
Jameer Nelson (unrestricted) — He averaged 12.1 points and 7 assists for an Orlando team that was committed to a youth movement last season. After 10 seasons in the league, Nelson is no longer a player to run a team on a full-time basis. But as a decent shooter and playmaker and someone with good leadership skills, he could be a nice fit on team that needs someone to provide solid backup minutes.
Ramon Sessions (unrestricted) – The scoring point guard is just 28 years old and has played on four different teams in the last three seasons alone, so he’s never been in any one spot long enough to put down roots or make a lasting impression. Career numbers (11.7 points, 4.7 assists) say he’s capable of getting the job done as a reserve.
Andray Blatche (unrestricted) — He’s the classic example of the player who benefits from the old adage: You can’t teach height. If Blatche weren’t 6-11 with what seem to be a bundle of physical gifts, he’d have been banished to an outpost in the D-League or overseas by now. Has had his share of off the court problems and is not a particularly good teammate. But as long as he doesn’t shrink like a cheap jersey in the wash, somebody will bring him in a third big man and see if they can tap into that talent.
Eric Bledsoe (restricted) – After saying all along that they would match any offer, there is suspicion in some quarters that the Suns might not be willing to go to the limit to keep the 6-foot-2 guard. ESPN has reported that Bledsoe is seeking a max deal of five years, $80 million. But with Kyle Lowry, the other top-level point guard of the crop, already re-signing in Toronto for four years, $48 million, there really is no reason for the Suns to bid against the top of the market until Bledsoe can bring in a higher offer. The candidates to step in are dwindling.
Greg Monroe (restricted) — New Pistons coach and boss Stan Van Gundy went out of the his way at the Orlando summer league to declare he wants to keep the big man in Detroit. First, there is likely the matter of finding a new home for Josh Smith to reassure Monroe that he won’t have to re-live the bad fit of last season’s experience. Monroe has defensive issues that will require him to improve if he’s going to live up to whatever contract he signs. But at 24, optimism abounds.
Evan Turner (unrestricted) — Things certainly didn’t work out for Turner after the mid-season trade that turned him from a mainstay in Philly to a spectator on the bench at Indiana through the playoffs. It never was a good fit in a Pacers lineup that already had Lance Stephenson. But not that Stephenson has flown to Charlotte and with the offensively anemic lineup even more desperate for points, wouldn’t it actually make more sense for him to play in Indiana now? The former No. 2 overall pick in the draft still has much to prove, but he’s young enough to get another chance.
Ray Allen (unrestricted) — Maybe the sweetest shooter who has ever laced up a pair of sneakers in the NBA, the question is only whether the 39-year-old wants to put them on again for a 20th season. It makes no sense for him to go to any team that isn’t in the running for a championship run, where he’s still that perfect designated shooter off the bench. That’s exactly why buddies LeBron James and Mike Miller are twisting his arm and trying to get him to Cleveland.
Jameer Nelson (unrestricted) — He averaged 12.1 points and 7 assists for an Orlando team that was committed to a youth movement last season. After 10 seasons in the league, Nelson is no longer a player to run a team on a full-time basis. But as a decent shooter and playmaker and someone with good leadership skills, he could be a nice fit on team that needs someone to provide solid backup minutes.
Ramon Sessions (unrestricted) – The scoring point guard is just 28 years old and has played on four different teams in the last three seasons alone, so he’s never been in any one spot long enough to put down roots or make a lasting impression. Career numbers (11.7 points, 4.7 assists) say he’s capable of getting the job done as a reserve.
Andray Blatche (unrestricted) — He’s the classic example of the player who benefits from the old adage: You can’t teach height. If Blatche weren’t 6-11 with what seem to be a bundle of physical gifts, he’d have been banished to an outpost in the D-League or overseas by now. Has had his share of off the court problems and is not a particularly good teammate. But as long as he doesn’t shrink like a cheap jersey in the wash, somebody will bring him in a third big man and see if they can tap into that talent.
Posted on 7/20/14 at 7:54 am to RTR America
Someone hop on the trade machine and work a deal that has
Cleveland getting
Love
Rondo
Boston getting
Waiters
Bennett
Kevin Martin
1st rounder from Cleveland
Minnesota getting
Kyrie Irving
Jeff Green
1st rounder from Cleveland
Am I crazy or is this a good deal for everyone? More 1st rounders could be thrown in as needed. And Tristan Thompson/Haywood could be thrown if needed. Even Varajao if they had a wink wink to buy him out after the trade to make salaries work
Who says no to this deal? Keep in mind, I think Boston is wanting to dump Rondo to go full rebuild. And if you're Cleveland and you have LeBron, wouldn't Rondo's all around game be better than Kyrie? And you keep Wiggins!
Cleveland getting
Love
Rondo
Boston getting
Waiters
Bennett
Kevin Martin
1st rounder from Cleveland
Minnesota getting
Kyrie Irving
Jeff Green
1st rounder from Cleveland
Am I crazy or is this a good deal for everyone? More 1st rounders could be thrown in as needed. And Tristan Thompson/Haywood could be thrown if needed. Even Varajao if they had a wink wink to buy him out after the trade to make salaries work
Who says no to this deal? Keep in mind, I think Boston is wanting to dump Rondo to go full rebuild. And if you're Cleveland and you have LeBron, wouldn't Rondo's all around game be better than Kyrie? And you keep Wiggins!
Posted on 7/20/14 at 8:33 am to Sandkhan
Get Rondo w/o dealing Irving or Wiggins
Play Rondo/Irving/Wiggins/LeBron/Varejao smallball lineup
Ship
Play Rondo/Irving/Wiggins/LeBron/Varejao smallball lineup
Ship
Posted on 7/20/14 at 8:41 am to lsutothetop
I could be down with that. I think the Cs would do it too
Posted on 7/20/14 at 9:04 am to Sandkhan
I'd be down with that. I'm really not crazy about Kyrie Irving. Weakest link of the proposed "Big 3" by far. But Lebron likes him so he's safe.
I guess you hope that he improves as a shooter because 30% from midrange doesn't cut it. He has a ways to go as an overall player. Wiggins is getting shipped out and HE's already a better defender than Kyrie.
I guess you hope that he improves as a shooter because 30% from midrange doesn't cut it. He has a ways to go as an overall player. Wiggins is getting shipped out and HE's already a better defender than Kyrie.
This post was edited on 7/20/14 at 9:06 am
Posted on 7/20/14 at 12:14 pm to Goldrush25
Any Lakers fans hearing stuff about a sign and trade for Eric Bledsoe?
Posted on 7/20/14 at 12:29 pm to boXerrumble
I saw something I believe that was sourced to a Lakers fan blog that looked like random speculation/ delusional thinking. I believe it was Bledsoe for Randle, Jordan Hill and Lin. I don't think Phoenix wants to do anything that'll help the Lakers get back on track unless it's just some really great offer.
Lakers did just lose Kendall Marshall to the Bucks on waivers, not sure what the thinking was in waiving him to begin with. Was his cap hold that high?
Lakers did just lose Kendall Marshall to the Bucks on waivers, not sure what the thinking was in waiving him to begin with. Was his cap hold that high?
Posted on 7/20/14 at 12:35 pm to ATLTiger
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Lakers did just lose Kendall Marshall to the Bucks on waivers, not sure what the thinking was in waiving him to begin with. Was his cap hold that high?
They wanted Henry and Wesley Johnson but didn't have the money, so he had to go.
Maybe Jason Kidd can work with Marshall because he looked solid last year
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