~*~2014 NBA OffSeason Thread - Free Agency Starts - 7/1 12am ~*~

[dtownsfinest]

Being honest, aside from Lebron and bosh this year's free agency ain't deep at all. Save your money imo unless it's a real can't miss FIT for the team and not just a body taking up space..

Sadly that might be the best option available. Fill the team up with a few guys and see if you can get some of these ex-lottery picks like Aminu or Evan Turner to turn the corner and see if you have players in them.

There's too many guys in this free agency like Deng and Ariza for my liking. Dudes been in the league nearly 10 years and asking for big money? Nah....

 

[D-TOWN REP]

Dirk took a massive paycut for this shit though. Crakkka know he not getting Parsons and still didn't even sign Vince back for 4mill.

We got Dirk and Vince bird rights too

Cuban ain't going one dollar over the cap

 

[Amajorfucup]

It's over Lamar. Smh

It wont end well for him.

 

[D-TOWN REP]

Odom is a flat out bum

 

[BDR]

Dallas got Wince Harder? Yay.

 

[D-TOWN REP]

Dallas got Wince Harder? Yay.

Actually Memphis did

 

[BDR]

Actually Memphis did

I know

 

[DAHITMAN]

Gasol to the bulls

 

[LordSinister]

Dallas got Wince Harder? Yay.

LS Trademark

 

[BDR]

Gasol to the bulls

Why?

 

[LSN]

So it's Pau to San Antonio if Chicago can't work out a sign and trade with us

Timmy might get his first back to back

sweet

 

[LSN]

I am watching the raptors vs lakers summer league game in vegas

and they are reporting Pau Gasol might sign with Spurs
If this is true that would be a perfect fit for the Spurs and Gasol

ya I love the idea of that

 

[DAHITMAN]

Why?

http://www.lakersnation.com/lakers-bulls-finalizing-sign-and-trade-involving-pau-gasol/2014/07/11/

 

[LSN]

Gasol to the bulls

bullshit...where you see that?

 

[LSN]

http://www.lakersnation.com/lakers-bulls-finalizing-sign-and-trade-involving-pau-gasol/2014/07/11/

nigga do you not see the big question mark @ the end of the title?

 

[LSN]

IF the bulls actually pull off a trade for gasol...can they still sign melo? maybe this is what melo is waiting on

 

[LSN]

updated word is bulls ain't pulling off a sign and trade...they're supposedly moving on from melo and just straight up tryna sign gasol

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports....emerge-as-likely-landing-spots-for-pau-gasol/


melo dumb ass still acting like he's deciding and shit

 

[Big Tex]

updated word is bulls ain't pulling off a sign and trade...they're supposedly moving on from melo and just straight up tryna sign gasol

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports....emerge-as-likely-landing-spots-for-pau-gasol/


melo dumb ass still acting like he's deciding and shit

Melo gonna play the first 20 games with the Knicks but claim he's still deciding.

 

[Big Tex]

updated word is bulls ain't pulling off a sign and trade...they're supposedly moving on from melo and just straight up tryna sign gasol

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports....emerge-as-likely-landing-spots-for-pau-gasol/


melo dumb ass still acting like he's deciding and shit

Melo gonna play the first 20 games with the Knicks but claim he's still deciding.

 

[LSN]

Melo gonna play the first 20 games with the Knicks but claim he's still deciding.

guy's a nut @ this point dude def doesn't wanna be in NY...the max $$$ is the biggest thing for him tho...fuck it maybe he says fuck it and goes to houston

 

[dtownsfinest]

Melo gonna play the first 20 games with the Knicks but claim he's still deciding.

Melo gonna sign that 5 year max deal and ask to be traded at some point in the near future. I've seen this story before.

 

[LSN]

Melo gonna sign that 5 year max deal and ask to be traded at some point in the near future. I've seen this story before.

yep...I don't doubt it for a second

 

[LSN]

the heat ain't offer wade shit yet...they gonna fill up their holes and give him the scraps smmfh

 

[largebillsonlyplease]

the heat ain't offer wade shit yet...they gonna fill up their holes and give him the scraps smmfh

they can go over the cap to sign him, they own his rights

 

[LSN]

they can go over the cap to sign him, they own his rights

let's see if they do and how much

 

[largebillsonlyplease]

let's see if they do and how much

 

[LSN]

lol

 

[LSN]

wonder if lebron will walk completely away from the heat or will he grant them the courtesy of a sign and trade like he did for cleveland in '10?

could be a way for him to get napier on the cavs just for the fuck of it...doubt miami wants him...made them niggas waste a draft pick

 

[BrownTurd]

I do think hes leaning toward leaving. But no way do I think its a done deal.

I just always absolutely hated the credit and praise Riley got for what Bron and crew put together in 2010. Riles only job from there was to draft and scout well, and keep the surrounding pieces adequate. He failed miserably. Then for him to make the public presser attempting to shame Bron into staying was the icing on the cake.

I honestly think that presser was the moment Bron said "fuck this, max me!".

I don't agree with you about Riley but let me ask you this. If you believe what you said about Riley not having anything to do with the big three coming together why be mad at Pat?

Riley has not said a word. He rarely speaks and you can only catch him on TV in the stands but he does not grant interviews. Riley stays completely out of the way unlike a Mark Cuban who is always running his mouth.

Failed miserably? That same team a year ago won a record 27 games in a row and an NBA title. If Lebron does not choke in the first finals the Heat wins 3 in four years. How on earth is four straight NBA Finals and back to back titles a failure?

Pat had the right to say what he said. Lebron quit yet again. Pat asked to speak with Lebron and was told to contact his agent Rich Paul if he wanted to say anything to Lebron. That is disrespectful

 

[AllState17]

So wait, looking back at Anthony's time with the Knicks...

If he leaves, should he be blamed for gutting the franchise?

He destroyed that roster when he forced his way there.

He could have joined a very strong roster and put them over the top. All he had to do was accept the paycut.

Now he might leave and NY goes right back to square ONE???

 

[code_pirahna]

let's see if they do and how much

I don t know man...Pat usually takes care of his folks.....

 

[killa kadafi191]

I don't agree with you about Riley but let me ask you this. If you believe what you said about Riley not having anything to do with the big three coming together why be mad at Pat?

Riley has not said a word. He rarely speaks and you can only catch him on TV in the stands but he does not grant interviews. Riley stays completely out of the way unlike a Mark Cuban who is always running his mouth.

Failed miserably? That same team a year ago won a record 27 games in a row and an NBA title. If Lebron does not choke in the first finals the Heat wins 3 in four years. How on earth is four straight NBA Finals and back to back titles a failure?

Pat had the right to say what he said. Lebron quit yet again. Pat asked to speak with Lebron and was told to contact his agent Rich Paul if he wanted to say anything to Lebron. That is disrespectful

Lebron quit again???? Wait what??

Okay true or false did Mickey say he was willing to pay the luxury tax?

true or false did Mickey pay the luxury tax?

Thing is this did Pat play as huge of a role of the big three coming together or was he just the GM of a team that had Wade on the team

Pat Riley went on TV talking greasy and talking about players taking a pay cut but wasn't doing shit and wasn't willing to pay the tax.

Again where was the free agent camp? Again that's one of the first things teams over the cap do.

How many prospects did Pat look into in the d league. Hell did he even utilize the d league? Did he stash picks over seas??

The Bulls didn't want to spend they looked into the d league (Mike James and others)

I think it was you that said it wasn't a big deal that the Heat let go of Lebron's pal Mike Miller who went on to have his best season in 4 years and played every single game.

Also people thinking Miami is a lock for the playoffs remember D Wade missed 28 games and is a year older.

Pat wasted money on Danny Granger and a PF who can't rebound.

Pat Riley is over rated these moves are showing it.

Also if Miami wasn't going over the cap for Lebron Wade and Bosh I doubt they will for this team

 

[Big Tex]

Lebron quit again???? Wait what??



Okay true or false did Mickey say he was willing to pay the luxury tax?



true or false did Mickey pay the luxury tax?



Thing is this did Pat play as huge of a role of the big three coming together or was he just the GM of a team that had Wade on the team



Pat Riley went on TV talking greasy and talking about players taking a pay cut but wasn't doing shit and wasn't willing to pay the tax.



Again where was the free agent camp? Again that's one of the first things teams over the cap do.



How many prospects did Pat look into in the d league. Hell did he even utilize the d league? Did he stash picks over seas??



The Bulls didn't want to spend they looked into the d league (Mike James and others)



I think it was you that said it wasn't a big deal that the Heat let go of Lebron's pal Mike Miller who went on to have his best season in 4 years and played every single game.



Also people thinking Miami is a lock for the playoffs remember D Wade missed 28 games and is a year older.



Pat wasted money on Danny Granger and a PF who can't rebound.



Pat Riley is over rated these moves are showing it.



Also if Miami wasn't going over the cap for Lebron Wade and Bosh I doubt they will for this team

IMO, it's a fireable offense to not have any player development, no overseas scouting, nothing. Doubly so on a team that had so much money tied up in three players.

Literally, wtf did Riley during the past four years?

 

[BDR]

I still think Bron should have stayed 1-2 more years..

It's hard to argue this ninja cut and run when shit gets tough..

Lost in 6 cavs vs Boston he bounced

Lost in 5 heat vs spurs he bounced..

Now that the twolves know the cavs want love flip is going to try and rape the cavs for them picks

 

[Bumpee]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11204750/isaiah-thomas-sacramento-kings-dealt-phoenix-suns


I wonder if they're gonna try to move Bledsoe.