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re: Where does Durant go in free agency?

Posted on 5/1/16 at 11:58 am to
Posted by The_SwAUggford
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Posted on 5/1/16 at 11:58 am to
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Which big FAs have ever signed with Boston?
You just made Kevin Garrett's shitlist
Posted by Let Me Take A Selfie
Member since Aug 2014
2622 posts
Posted on 5/1/16 at 12:00 pm to
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Ok? Washington didn't even make the playoffs dumbass. Bradley got hurt and Crowder was playing at 70%

I'm not saying he's going to Washington but he's sure as hell not playing for Boston
Posted by mjax57
Vinings, GA
Member since Mar 2012
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Posted on 5/1/16 at 12:04 pm to
Are the Hawks bad or something? You're a clown to suggest that
Posted by Boomshockalocka
Member since Feb 2004
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Posted on 5/1/16 at 12:05 pm to
Yes, Reggie?
Posted by vengeanceofrain
depends
Member since Jun 2013
12465 posts
Posted on 5/1/16 at 12:08 pm to
Honestly I really think the Wizards make the most sense but wont go home. Wall Durant Beal Gortat could sleep walk to the Eastern Conference Finals pretty much every year.



I mean that m sure ainge won't turn down Durant but he's not the best fit IMHO.!the player they really really want is boogie. You put boogie on the Celtics and they are in the finals next year no questions asked.
This post was edited on 5/1/16 at 12:14 pm
Posted by PrimeTime Money
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Posted on 5/1/16 at 12:13 pm to
He's reuniting in Houston with his super friends







Posted by Aggie Fishfinder
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Posted on 5/1/16 at 12:27 pm to
I don't see it. If durant leaves OKC, it's because he knows he can't compete with the Spurriors in the west. And Durant/Harden in Houston is less a threat to the Spurriors than OKC is now.

If he leaves, it will be to either the Spurs, Warriors, or more likely, go east to a team like the Wizards or Celtics to avoid the Spurriors all together until the finals.
Posted by WestCoastAg
Member since Oct 2012
145254 posts
Posted on 5/1/16 at 12:30 pm to
hes not going to san antonio

its like 90/10 okc/gs
Posted by Aggie Fishfinder
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Posted on 5/1/16 at 12:34 pm to
I don't think he will go to the Spurs either. But Spurs will make a run at him.

I don't think your percentages are correct. Especially if Spurs continue to blow them out. It is tough seeming him stay in that situation. Even thUnder writers are leaning towards him leaving.
Posted by RLDSC FAN
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Member since Nov 2008
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Posted on 5/1/16 at 12:35 pm to
One more year with OKC, then it's off to the Lakers
Posted by brmark70816
Atlanta, GA
Member since Feb 2011
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Posted on 5/1/16 at 12:51 pm to
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If he leaves, it will be to either the Spurs


Is this a rumor going around now? Cause it makes no sense. The Spurs don't have the cap space or even the need. They already have Leonard playing SF and Aldridge at PF, who would slide somewhere else? If this is Duncan's last year, they will have to fill that front court spot (P. Gasol) first. They really don't need to add anything more after that. Other than filling out the roster. I just don't see them as a possibility..
Posted by JackVincennes
NOLA
Member since Jan 2014
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Posted on 5/1/16 at 12:59 pm to
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hes not going to san antonio

Keep telling yourself that if it makes you feel better. I think they have a serious chance to get him honestly. FWIW I am not a Spurs fan and would love to see him in Boston.
Posted by SabiDojo
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Posted on 5/1/16 at 1:01 pm to
I would love to see him in Boston.
Posted by vengeanceofrain
depends
Member since Jun 2013
12465 posts
Posted on 5/1/16 at 1:06 pm to
Bro u too cool for school lol

quote:

 I will say this: The Spurs buzz is ascendant in a way that is eerily similar to what happened last January at the D-League Showcase, when a half-dozen unconnected team executives warned me over the span of a few days that LaMarcus Aldridge would bolt from Portland for San Antonio.


LINK
Posted by WestCoastAg
Member since Oct 2012
145254 posts
Posted on 5/1/16 at 1:07 pm to
It's a lot more likely he takes a one year contract in OKC to get one more year with russ and the whole cap situation than any other scenario
This post was edited on 5/1/16 at 1:07 pm
Posted by WestCoastAg
Member since Oct 2012
145254 posts
Posted on 5/1/16 at 1:08 pm to
Well that ends all the talk
Posted by Goldrush25
San Diego, CA
Member since Oct 2012
33794 posts
Posted on 5/1/16 at 1:21 pm to
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Which big FAs have ever signed with Boston?



I can't think of any that come to mind. Doesn't mean it wouldn't be the best move he could make.

If he's smart he'll go to Boston. I guess we'll see what's really important to him. All athletes say they want to win above all else but the majority end up grabbing every nickel that they can.
Posted by Aggie Fishfinder
Republic of Texas
Member since Feb 2012
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Posted on 5/1/16 at 1:23 pm to
It's not really a rumor. The spurs publicly made a statement that they would pursue Durant. Usually they don't do that unless they know they have a chance.

Even as a hardcore spurs fan, I know it is a very slim chance. And I don't know how it would work with Kawhi in the lineup. I of course would rather have Kawhi leading the team than KD. He is such a force on defense.
Posted by beaverfever
Little Rock
Member since Jan 2008
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Posted on 5/1/16 at 2:16 pm to
Can the Spurs really afford Durant? If so wtf
Posted by The Last Son
Member since Mar 2016
230 posts
Posted on 5/1/16 at 2:24 pm to
Durant isn't going to the Sours because they don't have the cap room. Spurs have $84.5 million tied up next year and even if Duncan and Ginobili retire that only frees up $8.5 million. That puts them at $76 million and the cap is projected to be at $89 million next year. So unless you believe that Durant is going to take a 35% paycut from this year to be on a team that will consistent of him, Kawhi, LMA, Parker, Green, and Land Walrus and a few bags of potato chips, then no he's not going there.

The Warriors can make it happen if they dump Bogut and Livingston, but they would still have to resign Ezeli, Speights, and probably another one of their rotation players.

The Wizards only have $50 million in cap obligations next year but that's before resigning Beal and even with him they'll only have 6 rotation players signed up and that's before you drop $22 million plus for Durant. They could make it work, but Durant and Beal would have to take about 90% of their market value and I don't exactly see a core of Wall, Beal, and Durant beating a core of Curry/Klay/Green or Kawhi/LMA/Parker next year or even the following year.

Durant's best bet is to sign a 1 year contract with the Thunder with a player option for the 2nd. If Duncan and Ginobili retire after this season, then make one run at the Warriors with what you have because whomever wins the West the next 3-4 years is going to win the NBA title.
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