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Admin 2015-07-01 11:51:49 

Confirmed deals:

- Dragic stays in Miami (max)
- Kawhi stays in San Antonio (max)
- Danny Green stays in SA
- Unibrow gets max from New Orleans
- Aminu Al-Farouq has agreed to a four year, $30 million deal with Portland
- Mike Dunleavy stays in Chicago

Confirmed trades:
- The San Antonio Spurs have traded center Tiago Splitter to the Atlanta Hawks



Will keep updating...

_ryan

PS: Nobody going to the Celtics.

 
Commie 2015-07-01 11:56:12 

In reply to Admin

Just follow Woj....thats all.

 
Admin 2015-07-01 11:56:47 

In reply to Commie

Spurs will land LMA. That's a dream team right there.

_r

 
Commie 2015-07-01 11:57:36 

In reply to Admin

Depends on whether they can update their bench.

 
Admin 2015-07-01 12:02:00 

In reply to Commie

Spurs are wizard magicians. They probably have some court-ready bench players stashed in some weird eastern european country.

_r

 
Admin 2015-07-01 12:05:56 

DeMarre Carroll agrees to deal with Toronto Raptors. Smart pickup.

_ryan

 
Commie 2015-07-01 12:09:26 

In reply to Admin

Fuckers just traded Splitter to the Hawks to free up the space.

Parker
Green
Kawhi
LMA
Duncan


Damn.

 
rudebway 2015-07-01 12:14:20 

In reply to Admin

Dragic stays in Miami (max)




not max. 5 yrs 90. leaves some money on the table. lets see what happens with Wade

 
Tryangle 2015-07-01 12:15:12 

Seems like a bit too much money spent on Green. Spurs may have to send away Diaw and Mills?

I'm just surprised Luke Ridnour hasn't been traded again already lol

 
ray 2015-07-01 12:15:27 

In reply to Commie

Duncan staying with Spurs I assume?

 
ray 2015-07-01 12:16:16 

WOnder what Knicks doing?

 
Commie 2015-07-01 12:18:47 

In reply to Tryangle

Nah...Duncan taking a lower deal to being in LMA.

Spurs seems like the kind of org that will do wink wink deals that NOONE will expose.

 
Commie 2015-07-01 12:24:24 

Jeez the Raps. 15m a year for Caroll ?

 
Disciple 2015-07-01 12:48:21 

In reply to Commie

Yep, wing players who can shoot 3's and defend are getting paid. Last year Parsons & Hayward both got $15M a year.
Wonder what that means for JR Smith and Shumpert?

 
Tryangle 2015-07-01 13:05:23 

In reply to Commie

A lot of cheap real estate in that part of Texas? smile

 
Admin 2015-07-01 14:35:21 

Kevin Love returns to Cleveland (max).

_r

 
ray 2015-07-01 15:01:24 

In reply to Admin

that is a surprise...max????

Guess they are not getting Wade

 
JahJah 2015-07-01 15:24:43 

In reply to Admin

Kevin Love returns to Cleveland (max).


What about Bron?

 
Disciple 2015-07-01 15:25:32 

Tristian Thompson also gets $80M.

Cavs gonna be paying over $52M next year to Love, Thompson, Mozgov & Varejao. The total cap is $69M.
Worse yet, only 1 of those 4 is likely to be on the court at a time if they face the Warriors or any other team playing small ball in the playoffs next year.

 
Admin 2015-07-01 16:19:41 

Trader Danny has struck!!! Stop the presses.

Celtics steal Amir Johnson away from the Raps. 2 yrs/$24M.

_ryan

 
Admin 2015-07-01 16:21:30 

Chicago keeps Jimmy Butler with max (5yr/$95 million).

Unbelievable money sharing!!! Imagine Millsap about to get max money. WTF is going on. Then these same dumb owners will cry about salaries and pull another lockout.

_ryan

 
Admin 2015-07-01 16:24:40 

Tyson Chandler to Phoenix Suns. 4 yrs/$50million.

Money sharing like gold rush times!!

_ryan

 
Admin 2015-07-01 16:26:08 

Brandon Knight back to the Suns -- five-years, $70 million. Dammmmnnn..

_ryan

 
Admin 2015-07-01 16:28:22 

Brooklyn Nets sharing money:

Brook Lopez - three-year, $60 million maximum contract
Thaddeus Young - four-year, $50 million.


Thaddeus Young gets $50 million!?!?!?!?! This is complete lunacy!

_ryan

 
Admin 2015-07-01 16:31:20 

Melo's contract starting to look like pocket change.

_ryan

 
nick2020 2015-07-01 16:33:13 

In reply to Admin

lol

 
Commie 2015-07-01 16:40:20 

In reply to Admin

Keeps us with our cap intact and is sensible.

Keep on loading up Danny.

 
nick2020 2015-07-01 16:42:42 

In reply to Commie

Do the Celtics attract talent?

Does Kevin Durant visit the Celts?

 
Admin 2015-07-01 16:42:59 

In reply to Commie

I'm not a fan of Amir Johnson. He's the oldest 28yr old I've ever seen. However that's a decent pickup with all the madness happening today.


_r

 
Commie 2015-07-01 16:44:56 

In reply to Admin

He and Jerebko are both non guaranteed second years.

Cheapo Danny up to his usual. Makes them ideal to be packaged in trades because whoever he trades them to can cut them and get the cap space.

 
Admin 2015-07-01 16:48:58 

In reply to Commie

First time on free agent day I'm happy to see the Knicks quiet. Market is bananas.

_r

 
defeyeant 2015-07-01 17:06:09 

Wait Danny gave Amir 24 Mil?? Did he check those ankles first? I mean dont get me wrong I love Amir and am sad to see him go but I hope Boston isnt planning to play him more than 20 minutes a game

 
defeyeant 2015-07-01 17:08:06 

Ok this market is madness. Tristan just got 80 Mil. really??? Chandler got 60 Mil from the Suns. Isnt Chandler almost 34?

Raptors pissed me off. $15Mil for Carroll but you're secretly vex that Derozen will ask for max next year.

 
Commie 2015-07-01 17:16:57 

In reply to defeyeant

Check again. guaranteed one year.

Trade asset.

 
Admin 2015-07-01 17:27:02 

Khris Middleton -- 5 yrs/$70 million. Am I hallucinating???

_ryan

 
Commie 2015-07-01 17:29:03 

In reply to Admin

The thing is the cap is going to move so these will seem like semi decent. The problem is like they found out their credit card limit went up and they spending more...to cap it. big grin

 
Admin 2015-07-01 17:29:06 

In reply to Commie

Check again. guaranteed one year.


Link? I don't see that anywhere. Amir would be foolish to take that in this exploding market.

_r

 
ray 2015-07-01 17:30:29 

WOnder what LMA and Jordan gonna get lol

 
Disciple 2015-07-01 17:56:35 

If Aldridge doesn’t choose the Spurs, then they just gave away Splitter for nothing. They’ll need another center or power forward to help out Timmy.

 
NYCGURU 2015-07-01 19:57:46 

In reply to Commie

Man that is a sweet deal.Owners better not cry poverty at the next CBA when they are spending like drunken sailors.

 
defeyeant 2015-07-01 20:00:02 

cha even Shumper get 10 mil a year. Cleveland spending like crazy!! $230 mil on Love, Tristan and Shumpert.

 
Admin 2015-07-01 20:09:14 

In reply to defeyeant

And they still have to sign Bron and replace JR.

 
NYCGURU 2015-07-01 20:57:46 

In reply to Disciple

That is a seriously flawed roster. Paying Thompson and Love all that money when they play the same position.That Wiggins trade has really messed with their balance.Love your point regarding how they are going to match up with a team that goes small.

 
Admin 2015-07-01 21:17:58 

Paul Pierce to Clippers. $10m for three years.

 
ray 2015-07-01 21:36:28 

In reply to Admin

Looks like he may finish up with Doc

 
Admin 2015-07-01 23:33:54 

Warriors keep Draimond Green - 5 yrs 85M. Jesus.

 
HumbleCalf 2015-07-01 23:39:25 

In reply to Admin

Draymond is worth it.

Scary to think what Curry will get - 5 years $150M, $200M...

 
defeyeant 2015-07-02 08:32:12 

In reply to Admin

Affalo for 8 mil a year is a great pickup. most level headed thing any GM has done so far

 
Admin 2015-07-02 08:37:54 

In reply to defeyeant

Love that deal for the Knicks. 2 yrs, $16m w player option in second year.

 
Admin 2015-07-02 08:57:22 

Boston re-signs Jae Crowder -- 5yrs, $35M. Our notion of a $7M/year player has evaporated.

_r

 
Admin 2015-07-02 09:05:01 

Omer Asik back to Pelicans: 5yrs, $60 million.

_r

 
defeyeant 2015-07-02 09:46:38 

In reply to Admin

I'm waiting for Biyombo to get overpaid (most likely by the Raptors)

 
Admin 2015-07-02 09:51:50 

In reply to defeyeant

Lou Williams is the one for me.

_r

 
JohnDoe 2015-07-02 10:11:07 

Paul Pierce to the Clippers. Sorry to see him go but I think our young pups at the Wizards benefitted tremendously from his year with them. Otto Porter was fantastic in the playoffs.

 
Admin 2015-07-02 10:18:34 

On day one of free agency: 1 BILLION DOLLARS spent on 18 deals with Bron, Gasol, LaMarcus, DeAndre still to come.

_ryan

 
defeyeant 2015-07-02 10:28:42 

In reply to Admin

what is Hinkie really doing in Philli? he traded picks for more big men???
Everybody gine small Phili going big. Like I wasnt too far off in joking the man looking to start 5 centers lol

 
Commie 2015-07-02 10:33:13 

In reply to defeyeant

Sac needed cap space. Philly will dump those guys plus they got more picks.

Philly isnt the issue here, Sacramento are. Whilst they have put together a good roster any bump in the road and the whole thing will fall apart.

 
Admin 2015-07-02 10:47:04 

In reply to Commie

Sacramento passed on these players -- Vonleh, Peyton, Lavine, McDermott - to draft Stauskas. I remember watching a documentary with ownership and management being so high on Stauskas that they refused to do anything but draft him at #8.

A year later, he is dumped in a salary move.

That franchise is a sadness. Almost as bad as my Knickerbockers.

_ryan

 
defeyeant 2015-07-02 10:58:39 

In reply to Admin

Stauskas was also an interesting pick from the perspective that they had just picked up Mclemore the draft before as well

 
Admin 2015-07-02 11:03:13 

In reply to defeyeant

In hindsight, this is hilarious:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEN6ad_Aw-M

 
Admin 2015-07-02 11:06:44 

Greg Monroe to Milwaukee Bucks (max deal). This means the Knicks didn't offer the max, which makes me happy. I'm happy missing the playoffs again and throwing around insane/crazy money in 2017.

Unless, Aldridge big grin

I predict the Knicks overpay Robin Lopez sometime later today. Once it's a two-year deal, I'll be fine with it.

_ryan

 
NYCGURU 2015-07-02 11:12:13 

In reply to Admin

Am all for the long process of rebuilding.However,Toronto owns our first found pick in next year's draft.The only way for us to improve is via free agency.

 
Commie 2015-07-02 11:15:13 

In reply to Admin

Monroe...max smile

Jeez

 
defeyeant 2015-07-02 11:19:53 

In reply to Commie

as you said man, no owner can complain about money when the new contract comes up cause they making it rain this year

 
Admin 2015-07-02 11:22:46 

In reply to NYCGURU

2017 free agent class is where it's at. 2016 is all about Durant going to Washington.

2017 will be the monster year. That's where Boston, Philly and everyone lining up to have all the cap space.

_r

 
Commie 2015-07-02 11:23:10 

In reply to defeyeant

That new cap...

I also think they are doing that to handcuff the players in a way...but hey, billionaires vs millionaires.

 
Admin 2015-07-02 11:24:02 

In reply to defeyeant

If you think it's raining millions now, wait until 2017 when the cap goes boom (projected to be $108MM). Look at all the UFAs on that list. Maaaan....

_r

 
Admin 2015-07-02 11:25:28 

In reply to Commie

Monroe - 3 years, $50M. LOL!

_ryan

 
Commie 2015-07-02 11:27:58 

In reply to Admin

This season is going to be fuuuuun.

Im going be in england for a week but I am going to watch some summer league online.

 
Admin 2015-07-02 11:29:07 

In reply to Commie

I'm heading to Vegas for a conference during summer league week. There goes the conference LOL.

_r

 
Commie 2015-07-02 11:36:50 

In reply to Admin

MCW
Middleton
Jabari
Greek Freak
Monroe

The Bucks have a nice nice team on the build. They just need shooters.

 
defeyeant 2015-07-02 11:41:54 

In reply to Admin

ha ha ha, Nik rocks!!!
a year later bye bye Nik

 
defeyeant 2015-07-02 11:42:50 

In reply to Commie

and they made Playoffs last year without a monroe and a parker. nice!

 
Commie 2015-07-02 11:46:56 

In reply to defeyeant

In the East*

 
defeyeant 2015-07-02 11:48:18 

In reply to Commie

The L'East is going to make a comeback. Wait til Durant and Wiggins come back over in a year or two lol lol lol lol lol

 
NYCGURU 2015-07-02 12:05:49 

In reply to Admin

Absolutely funny shit.Guess Nick no longer rocks.The Kings appear to be just as disfunctional as my Knicks.LoL

 
Commie 2015-07-02 12:06:00 

In reply to defeyeant

Durant better get alpha friends like Lebron did else he wont win a thing.

 
Admin 2015-07-02 12:09:37 

In reply to Commie

Durant's window closing fast, fast. He better hurry and get to John Wall and bring Blake with him (2017).

_r

 
defeyeant 2015-07-02 12:13:15 

In reply to Commie

Will be interesting to see how Durant rebounds from this lost season actually. And how he and Westbook interact cause Westbrook looks like the alpha now

 
defeyeant 2015-07-02 12:14:26 

In reply to Admin

Durant's window closing fast, fast. He better hurry and get to John Wall and bring Blake with him (2017).


thats why he's going to sign with the Raptors next year !!!

Ok sorry I couldnt even say that with a straight face big grin big grin big grin

 
Admin 2015-07-02 12:18:12 

In reply to defeyeant

To be completely honest, I won't try to build a team around Durant now. Don't trust those foot injuries, reminds me of Grant Hill.

_r

 
Admin 2015-07-02 13:17:43 

Monta Ellis signs with Indiana Pacers -- four-years, $44 million.

_ryan

 
JohnDoe 2015-07-02 13:19:43 

In reply to Admin

Yeah, I kinda cool on Durant too.

 
Admin 2015-07-02 14:51:21 

I'm amazed at how far Rajon Rondo's stock has fallen. That guy was a premier PG a year ago.

_ryan

 
defeyeant 2015-07-02 15:02:38 

In reply to Admin

hapens when you cant be an asset to a playoff team and get benched and then ultimately let go

who knows though, he might rebuild his career in Sacramento

 
Commie 2015-07-02 16:03:03 

In reply to defeyeant

Durant is not an alpha and thats cool if you hook him up with someone like Carmelo for example (for real).

Westbrooks window is also narrow because he plays with such a runaway physicality that when that is gone, and he already had a knee prob, well...there isnt much else to Westbrook imo.

I would like my Celts to trade for Melo. He is at exactly the point where Paul Pierce was before he hooked up with KG and Ray. Get him, snaffle Noel, and make overtures for Durant during Free agency.

 
defeyeant 2015-07-02 16:22:35 

In reply to Commie

I want to see how Durant rebounds from last season before I give a verdict on him. I think he will come back strong if he's physically able.

 
Admin 2015-07-02 16:47:38 

In reply to Commie

What you offering for Melo?

 
Commie 2015-07-02 17:01:27 

In reply to Admin

Our own pick next year and one of the Brooklyn picks, Sullinger, Bradley, and Zeller

 
rudebway 2015-07-02 17:25:48 

In reply to Admin

LMA cancelled his meeting with the Knicks..has a meeting scheduled with Pat Riley. NOt sure what the deal is there. They would have to trade Bosh

 
Disciple 2015-07-02 17:29:16 

Heat offering LMA the chance to be an unpaid intern??

 
Admin 2015-07-02 17:31:14 

In reply to rudebway

The Knicks were never getting Aldridge. I don't know why they were wasting time with meetings. Just overpay Robin Lopez (but not more than 2yrs/team option for a third) and move the hell on.

_ryan

 
Admin 2015-07-02 18:57:52 

DWade stays in Miami. 1yr, $20 mil. Smart for Miami, risky for Wade if his body continues to fall apart.

 
triniposse 2015-07-02 20:30:20 

I expect that Aldridge will choose between Miami in the East and SA in the West. Even with a 2nd meeting with Lakers taking place as we speak. Meeting with Pat Riley afterwards will mean the decision should be made within the next 24 hours. With Aldridge off the board that will mean Jordan and Lee market value will go up as both Knicks, Lakers and Dallas will have money in hand and will not want to be left empty handed.

 
defeyeant 2015-07-03 07:35:10 

phew! Dallas just saved the Raptors from themselves by signing Wes Matthews

 
Tryangle 2015-07-03 09:01:43 

Question, why are the Blazers pretty much out of things? They resigned Lilliard, yet it seems they're resigned to starting from scratch.

 
Disciple 2015-07-03 09:43:15 

In reply to Tryangle

Seems like Blazers realized that 60% of their starting 5; Matthews, Aldridge & Lopez would likely be leaving. They made the call to trade Batum; who was garbage last season anyway; and supposedly have backup plans to rebuild if Aldridge really does leave.

Wouldn't it be fun tho if Aldridge returns to Portland, giving a giant F U to conference rivals SA and PHX, who traded away quality players to make room for him? twisted

 
triniposse 2015-07-03 11:04:44 

In reply to Disciple

Going back to Portland will not makes any sense if a ring is his ultimate goal.Can't win with just him and Lillard. New York has to fire Phil before they become the Sacramento of the East. Lopez @ 12 per and Affalo are not the names expected by Dolan and crew when Phil was brought in.With Matthews heading to Dallas, Sacramento has now lost both Ellis and Matthews, who they wanted to play with Rondo( who they meet with today) too team up with Gay and Cousins. Anyone thinks maybe Karl already wants out as much as they want him gone.

 
Admin 2015-07-03 11:15:39 

In reply to defeyeant

Achilles injuries are the devil. Players rarely recover fully from that (in basketball). Wes Matthews getting max money coming off achilles surgery is the definition of lunacy.

_ryan

 
imusic 2015-07-03 11:32:00 

Dodged that bullet. Masai's just doofus enough to have gone after Matthews HARD

 
NYCGURU 2015-07-03 12:36:29 

In reply to triniposse

Just a quick question.Did you expect Phil to come in and wave a magic and somehow fix a frachise that has been poorly managed for decades?

 
defeyeant 2015-07-03 14:03:56 

In reply to triniposse

Not sure about the 12 to lopez but the 8 to Affalo is a great contract
Look one time all men like Knicks and lakers had to do was show up and free agents was swooning but especially with the Knicks years of mismanagement has led to a situation where you guys going to have to do some convincing to get just the middle of the road guys and rebuild your rep before the big names want to come back there

 
imusic 2015-07-03 14:11:22 

In reply to defeyeant

DeMarre Carroll ‏@DeMarreCarroll1 Jul 1
#WeThe North I will be playing for Toronto Raptors next year!!!! I'm Blessed for this Opportunity!…https://instagram.com/p/4mXm3qmVAZ/


What you think of Carroll's reaction to being traded? Seems like WeTheNorth movement has some visibility and positivity in the States

 
defeyeant 2015-07-03 14:24:35 

In reply to imusic

Dont want to give Masai all the credit but seems like the perception of the team around the league has changed nuff in the last two years.

I mean two years ago you dun know Aldridge wasnt going to be talking to no Raptors team. And ya see Wright's reaction when he get drafted? The man was downright ecstatic! Contrast that to a few years back when Ed Davis got drafted. Yep WetheNorth and stuff like seeing how hardcore the Raptors fans are , braving he cold to pack maple leaf square during playoffs etc seem to be working to our benefit.
They did say they wanted to change the team culture well maybe they have

 
imusic 2015-07-03 14:29:06 

In reply to defeyeant

I mean two years ago you dun know Aldridge wasnt going to be talking to no Raptors team.

ENT!!

Ah mean...there was never a real chance that he would sign....but the fact that he actually took the time to come to TO and talk to them is very positive.

And ya see Wright's reaction when he get drafted? The man was downright ecstatic! Contrast that to a few years back when Ed Davis got drafted.

I still remember Steve Francis' reaction on being selected by the Vancouver Grizzlies. Talk bout SOUR! Man refuse to come yes lol

Now the Raps and Grizzlies (at the time) were 2 different teams. But the Grizz made a real mess of their picks except for Sharif Abdur Rahim (big balla dat)....even more so than the Raps did of theirs.

 
Tryangle 2015-07-03 14:34:10 

4 years, 54 mil for Robin Lopez...

 
cricketest 2015-07-03 14:53:06 

what's the word on JaVale McGee?

 
defeyeant 2015-07-03 14:55:06 

In reply to imusic

I still remember Steve Francis' reaction on being selected by the Vancouver Grizzlies. Talk bout SOUR! Man refuse to come yes lol


That was on NBA tv the other day and I was showing my son how terrible the behavior was. It was as if the man did ketch a jail sentence. an his granny there trying to be nice in the interview and Stevie sitting there with his face push up

 
defeyeant 2015-07-03 14:55:41 

In reply to Tryangle

ok my bad, I feel your pain. I truly do. Do they realize he is the other Lopez brother? lol

 
Tryangle 2015-07-03 15:04:23 

In reply to defeyeant

Meh, not my problem, I'm not the resident Knicks fan lol lol lol

 
Disciple 2015-07-03 15:05:24 

Seems like the Knicks realized that they done lost out on Monroe, Jordan, LMA etc, they needed to go big with Lopez. $13M is a lot but I guess it's the market when u look at the deals that Monroe, Asik, Chandler etc are getting.

 
defeyeant 2015-07-03 16:15:34 

Deandre left Clips for Dallas! whoa!

 
summergon 2015-07-03 16:57:47 

These guys refuse to come to the Raptors as well.

Mourning
Kenny Anderson
Wally Szczerbiak
etc

 
Admin 2015-07-03 19:15:43 

If you scroll up in his thread, I told you all we would have to overpay for Lopez. In the grand scheme, we got Lopez and Afflalo for the same money Dallas gave to DeAndre. That's not bad in this market.

Lopez is a serviceable rim protector and rebounder. In the analytics world, he is a plus player. As a Knicks fan, I'm very happy with this offseason.

Good draft + above average free agent moves. This is how you start a rebuild.

 
cricketest 2015-07-03 22:03:02 

no more updates? and punditry?

 
NYCGURU 2015-07-04 09:27:19 

In reply to Admin

Totally pleased with the draft and the signing.When you inherit a team that is over the salary cap and one first round pick this year and none next year,the rebuild is not going to happen overnight.That being said,i like the direction and that was a good call on your part about Lopez.

 
birdseye 2015-07-04 09:47:38 

In reply to Disciple

Seems like the Knicks realized that they done lost out on Monroe, Jordan, LMA

Phil Jackson has just taken Dolan money and has brought no basketball intelligence into the Knicks front office. US women soccer team has coopted his triangle and putting it to better use than the knicks….. sad

 
Admin 2015-07-04 11:18:54 

Knicks pick up Derrick Williams on the cheap (2 yrs/$10M). Nothing to be too excited about but at least we now have a warm body on the bench.

_r

 
Admin 2015-07-04 12:19:15 

Aldridge does the right thing. The Spurs!!!

_r

 
Commie 2015-07-04 12:43:23 

In reply to Admin

Don't know why he took so long. Dynasty extended.

Just woke up from London slumber.

 
imusic 2015-07-04 12:58:05 

In reply to Admin

Any other choice by LMA would have been downright STOOPID

 
Admin 2015-07-04 13:07:30 

In reply to Commie

Dynasty extended


That franchise is just beyond amazing. Just like that they find Timmy replacement, lock up Kawhi and Danny Green and guarantee 50-60 wins for the next 5 years.

_r

 
Admin 2015-07-04 14:09:04 

Perfect description:

The Spurs are like that rich, smart, and good looking kid at your school, but instead of being a total douche or being satisfied with his life, he works like a motherfucker, studies 6-8 hours a day, and wants to excel of the important things in the future. You want to fucking punch his face so bad but he's also a nice all-around guy and he is a black belt in jiu-jitsu.

 
Admin 2015-07-04 14:10:44 

David West considering Spurs at veterans minimum. HOLY SHIT!!!

 
Commie 2015-07-04 14:31:43 

In reply to Admin

Blazers

Batum, Aldridge, Mathews, Lopez...all gone. talk about clear out.

 
defeyeant 2015-07-04 19:08:23 

Raps didnt overpay Biyombo. phew!!


Surprised Lou Williams has lasted this long on the free market. And whats up with Jr Smith as well

 
Admin 2015-07-04 19:53:24 

In reply to defeyeant

Lou and JR probably looking for long term deals. Nobody want to go more than 2 yrs unless you're a borderline all star.

 
triniposse 2015-07-04 20:33:12 

In reply to NYCGURU

No Sir far from it actually. But that was indeed the expectation from the NY Knicks fan base.

 
triniposse 2015-07-04 20:46:47 

In reply to defeyeant

Both deals show desperation on the part of the Front Office. After failing to get any of the Big FA's and not even getting a foot in the door with Aldridge, with cash in hand, they had to make some moves.Lopez was the worst of the starters in Portland, and 4-54 mil contract is just down right stupid.You never overpay because you struck out going after a big names.Better to draft better, trade for young players 2-3 years in the league that need space and an opportunity to grow. Affalo 2-16 mil contract when compared to the other larger one might seems a good value for the buck, but we have seen a great decline in his last 2-3 years of production.I do like the trade that they just did with Orlando for O'Quinn, which makes sense,too bad I can't say the same for the D.Williams signing.

 
triniposse 2015-07-04 20:48:59 

In reply to imusic

This is just a $ Money signing ..nothing else. Toronto need to get Lee from Gstate.

 
triniposse 2015-07-04 20:52:17 

In reply to cricketest

Most likely going to Clips as a desperation move for losing Jordan.

 
NYCGURU 2015-07-04 23:26:55 

In reply to triniposse

Anyone with an ounce of basketball sense knew that it was a pipe dream that any of the big name guys were coming to play for a 16 win knick team to play with one of the biggest ball hogs ever.keep in mind the Knicks do not own a first round pick next year.Either way,the process is going to take time.

 
defeyeant 2015-07-06 05:52:12 

$30 million over 4 to Cory Joseph and Raptors still havent really addressed their lack of rebounding or depth at the 4 spot? sigh

Rich Paul is a boss!!!!!

 
Disciple 2015-07-06 14:50:24 

In reply to triniposse

You're forgetting that the Knicks don't have their draft pick next year, and their max player is 31 years old. They also will have cap space to chase more free agents next year. I think they overpaid a little for RoLo and DWill when u consider the bargains Sac got for Koufus and Casspi, but it's not my money, and they're not the only team overpaying in this market.

 
Commie 2015-07-06 17:27:10 

Spurs are stacked.

 
triniposse 2015-07-06 17:32:59 

In reply to Commie

Yep getting West is just a great move. Leaving 10+ Mil on the table with Indiana, with this move to Spurs, not much players would do this, even if they SAY that the Ring is most important. I would have them as Favs for the Finals right now.Cleveland trying to keep up with a trade for Joe Johnson, but that is not going to be easy, with his 24 Mil salary. Hearing that Crawford from Clippers is another option.

 
imusic 2015-07-06 17:49:23 

In reply to defeyeant

Corey Joseph is coming back home.

Nice kid....He even played pan with Afropan back in the day.

Good, solid backup back court player to have but doesn't really address our needs other than adding some depth.

 
imusic 2015-07-06 17:56:38 

In reply to triniposse

I think it became fashionable for vet players to take less than the max in search of a ring. Gary Payton etc

 
ray 2015-07-06 18:00:25 

In reply to imusic

leaving 10 mil on the table is just not that fashionable to me lol

 
imusic 2015-07-06 18:11:07 

In reply to ray

Vets usually have a lot of $$. Those that invested wisely are in an even better position to leave $$ on the table in pursuit of a championship.

 
defeyeant 2015-07-07 07:26:09 

In reply to imusic

Nice kid....He even played pan with Afropan back in the day.


well then tell he slide some money the band way, dey not play pan alive this year

 
Tryangle 2015-07-07 09:12:07 

I love David West to the Spurs, solid move by the franchise (yet again).

With Joseph gone, who becomes the reserve PG over there?

 
Tryangle 2015-07-07 09:44:45 

Mo Williams back to Cleveland. That could be useful. Not as good a defender as Delly, but a more potent offensive threat, so the Cavs can be a bit more strategic with their PG insertions.

That East looking so lopsided. Have to hope the Heat returns everybody healthy only to make things a contest over there.

 
Disciple 2015-07-07 15:07:17 

Celtics trading for David Lee. Not the star they had hoped for, but I think he'll be a good fit.

Commie can finally celebrate.

 
defeyeant 2015-07-07 15:19:22 

Solid move by the Celtics. Actually liking them to take the Atlantic next season.

 
imusic 2015-07-07 16:02:19 

In reply to defeyeant

David Lee is a perfect fit wink for the C's

They already have Kelly Olynyk

Now all they need is K Love, DellaDova, and Jimmer Fredette with Matt Bonner coming off the bench and they'll have their starting 5 plus 6th man cool

 
rudebway 2015-07-07 16:37:28 

In reply to imusic

David Lee is a perfect fit wink for the C's


its the white uh i mean right move. I am actually shocked Kevin Love didnt go there.

 
defeyeant 2015-07-07 16:37:38 

In reply to imusic

dont laugh boy, while they have a solid big man core amir, lee, sully, olynik, ona de zeller boys we have Patterson, jonas and Biyombo. things looking barren. we now begging for boozer. ah shame bad!


ya see how they treat Lou too?

 
imusic 2015-07-07 17:01:52 

In reply to defeyeant

dey bad talkin Lou too.....sayin how he a ball hog and suggesting he is the main reason the raps offence stagnated in the playoffs

Hatchet job. Lou didn't deserve that.

Remind me of when they traded Mike James. Same kinda ting

 
imusic 2015-07-07 22:36:04 

5 WORST NBA FREE AGENTS SIGNINGS 2015

 
Commie 2015-07-08 01:41:03 

In reply to Disciple

When you watch Danny Ainge work you usually have to look beyond the normal picture.

This current roster is a pupu platter which will lead to something else.

Boston doesn't even have to tank as they outsourced their tank to Brooklyn and Dallas.

Mid season, if any of those two franchises collapse, the value of those picks will skyrocket up and any bad situation will become an opportunity, esp with Skai Labassierre and Ben Simmons on show in college.

David Lee is an expiring who can play. Crash was an expiring who cant.

Thats all it is. He will be added to whatever deal comes down the line...a 2015 Theo Ratliff with a pulse.

 
JohnDoe 2015-07-08 07:10:19 

Wizards kept their powder dry for the most part. Sticking to the core of the young pups and then go all in for Durant next year.

 
defeyeant 2015-07-08 10:42:04 

In reply to imusic

So glad it was Dallas that granted Matthews and not the Raps. Didnt understand the Stuckey deal and Reggie Jackson is overrated. What Detroit going to do with Jennings now?

 
defeyeant 2015-07-08 23:34:35 

Deandre friggin up Dallas