Could he? Yeah but Lebron is a free agent after next season so I doubt that anybody would without getting assurances from Lebron and also lowballing Cleveland.
NBA offseason 2016-2017...NBA offseason best in sports....This offseason is lit to the 3rd degree!!
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And show that white
You said you wold win without me...
You didn't.
Top picks free agents....still lost.
So let's see if u can do it this time.
Who gonna write an angry letter to?
Yourself?
Your BFF Trump?
I just think one day soon Beale and Wall and ALL those pieces will FINALLY get the picture.
Cause the got enough there with Nene and the big Euro.
I wouldn't even match it if I was Washington. Let Oubre run the three and use the 26 mil to build the bench.
If Bron didn't go back Gilbert wouldn't have shit regardless so what was the point?
Nene a rocket bro......... I believe wall should just ask for trade to Milwaukee. I think Milwaukee is closer than Wizards playoffs excluded just looking at talent
The Cleveland Cavaliers have come to terms on a three-year, $22 million contract with free agent Kyle Korver, sources told ESPN.com.
In making the deal, the Cavs retain their sharpshooting guard who they traded for last season and are in position to retain the core of the team that reached the Finals. Adding Korver to the team's current payroll would add millions to owner Dan Gilbert's luxury tax bill.
Iman Shumpert, sources said, but have been unable to finalize a deal. Shumpert has a player option for the 2018-19 season and has been unwilling to pick up the option to this point as part of a trade, sources said.
Korver, 36, averaged 10.7 points and shot 49 percent on 3-pointers in 35 regular-season games with the Cavs following a trade from Atlanta last season. His numbers sagged in the postseason, averaging 5.8 points and shooting 39 percent from 3-point range.
The third year of the contract, which can be added to the deal as part of a rule change in the new collective bargaining agreement, is only partially guaranteed, sources said.
The Cavs currently have more than $130 million in committed salaries for next season, which would result in more than $40 million in luxury taxes as the Cavs are into the so-called "repeater tax" penalty program after being a taxpayer for the previous three seasons. To help ease the tax burden, the Cavs have been in trade talks involving Iman Shumpert, sources said, but have been unable to finalize a deal. Shumpert has a player option for the 2018-19 season and has been unwilling to pick up the option to this point as part of a trade, sources said.
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/19792150/cleveland-cavaliers-agree-re-sign-kyle-korver
In making the deal, the Cavs retain their sharpshooting guard who they traded for last season and are in position to retain the core of the team that reached the Finals. Adding Korver to the team's current payroll would add millions to owner Dan Gilbert's luxury tax bill.
Iman Shumpert, sources said, but have been unable to finalize a deal. Shumpert has a player option for the 2018-19 season and has been unwilling to pick up the option to this point as part of a trade, sources said.
Korver, 36, averaged 10.7 points and shot 49 percent on 3-pointers in 35 regular-season games with the Cavs following a trade from Atlanta last season. His numbers sagged in the postseason, averaging 5.8 points and shooting 39 percent from 3-point range.
The third year of the contract, which can be added to the deal as part of a rule change in the new collective bargaining agreement, is only partially guaranteed, sources said.
The Cavs currently have more than $130 million in committed salaries for next season, which would result in more than $40 million in luxury taxes as the Cavs are into the so-called "repeater tax" penalty program after being a taxpayer for the previous three seasons. To help ease the tax burden, the Cavs have been in trade talks involving Iman Shumpert, sources said, but have been unable to finalize a deal. Shumpert has a player option for the 2018-19 season and has been unwilling to pick up the option to this point as part of a trade, sources said.
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/19792150/cleveland-cavaliers-agree-re-sign-kyle-korver
GS is basically in the spotlight that his teams (Miami & Cavs) used to be in . Is Lebron really chasing a title, or is he just on a mission to upset GS at least 1 more time?
He ran after the Spurs gave his super team that work in Miami. So is he gonna just keep jumping from ship to ship when shit gets tough? Maybe thatll take some heat off KD for a while if he does.
Would it benefit LBJ financially (like after BBAll) to stay in Cleveland?
I think LBJ stays in Cleveland. But who knows.....
I saw this on BSPN: "Remember when the Cavs said that Korver would be the X-factor that would allow them to crush the Warriors in the Finals? Pepperidge Farms remembers..."
Damn I messed up...
And I was JUST thinking how the Knicks could have signed him way back too.
That Wall to the Bucks under Kidd might be the the best potential trade I heard all week
Never happen
Rudy Gay Reportedly Left Thunder Without Deal, T-Wolves 'Checked In' on Forward
TYLER CONWAY JULY 2, 2017
Rich Pedroncelli/Associated Press
Despite a strong mutual interest, free-agent forward Rudy Gay left his meeting in Oklahoma City without a contract with the Thunder.
Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported the sides are still searching for a "financial path" to make a deal. Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News noted the Thunder could have competition for Gay from the Minnesota Timberwolves, who view him as a potential stretch 4 next to Karl-Anthony Towns.
The Timberwolves' financial books are clear enough that they should be able to sign Gay outright, even after agreeing to terms with Jeff Teague. The Thunder are capped out and would likely need a sign-and-trade with the Sacramento Kings to make a contract work.
Finding a workable trade would depend on Gay's salary demands. Something within the $12 million-$15 million range would be feasible but would also involve the Thunder's gutting what's left of their depth. The Kings would likely demand a package probably highlighted by Doug McDermott—a role player OKC could desperately use next season.
The Thunder want to keep their core four of Russell Westbrook, Paul George, Steven Adams and Enes Kanter intact. If adding Gay meant trading any of them (Kanter would be the odd man out), they would probably move on.
A small forward who can stretch the floor has become a priority this offseason, especially after the George trade. Oklahoma City is set on convincing Westbrook to stay long term and wants to entice George into being more than a one-year rental. Both players can become unrestricted free agents next summer, so it's understandable that general manager Sam Presti is going all in.
Gay, given his likely salary demands and the fact he's coming off an Achilles rupture, just might not fit.
TYLER CONWAY JULY 2, 2017
Rich Pedroncelli/Associated Press
Despite a strong mutual interest, free-agent forward Rudy Gay left his meeting in Oklahoma City without a contract with the Thunder.
Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported the sides are still searching for a "financial path" to make a deal. Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News noted the Thunder could have competition for Gay from the Minnesota Timberwolves, who view him as a potential stretch 4 next to Karl-Anthony Towns.
The Timberwolves' financial books are clear enough that they should be able to sign Gay outright, even after agreeing to terms with Jeff Teague. The Thunder are capped out and would likely need a sign-and-trade with the Sacramento Kings to make a contract work.
Finding a workable trade would depend on Gay's salary demands. Something within the $12 million-$15 million range would be feasible but would also involve the Thunder's gutting what's left of their depth. The Kings would likely demand a package probably highlighted by Doug McDermott—a role player OKC could desperately use next season.
The Thunder want to keep their core four of Russell Westbrook, Paul George, Steven Adams and Enes Kanter intact. If adding Gay meant trading any of them (Kanter would be the odd man out), they would probably move on.
A small forward who can stretch the floor has become a priority this offseason, especially after the George trade. Oklahoma City is set on convincing Westbrook to stay long term and wants to entice George into being more than a one-year rental. Both players can become unrestricted free agents next summer, so it's understandable that general manager Sam Presti is going all in.
Gay, given his likely salary demands and the fact he's coming off an Achilles rupture, just might not fit.
I saw this on BSPN: "Remember when the Cavs said that Korver would be the X-factor that would allow them to crush the Warriors in the Finals? Pepperidge Farms remembers..."
Wolves, Taj Gibson agree on 2-year, $28 million deal
Free-agent signing reunited Tom Thibodeau with another former player he admires.
By Jerry Zgoda Star Tribune
JULY 2, 2017 — 5:50PM
JIM MONE, AP
The Timberwolves and power forward Taj Gibson (right) reached a two-year, $28 million contract agreement Sunday morning.
The NBA’s annual moratorium prevents its teams from officially signing free agents and commenting publicly on them until Thursday, even though negotiations and verbal agreements have been flying fast and furious since late Friday night.
That didn’t stop Timberwolves coach/president of basketball operations Tom Thibodeau from praising veteran power forward Taj Gibson, who struck a two-year, $28 million contract agreement with the Wolves on Sunday morning.
On the second-to-last day of last season, that is.
Back then, Thibodeau was asked before a game against Oklahoma City about a player he coached during his five seasons in Chicago.
By his effusive response, you could say Thibodeau is a fan of a rugged, consistent nine-year pro just turned 32 last week who defends, does all the other little things and is a stabilizing locker-room presence.
“Taj can fit into any team in any role, and that’s the thing you really respect about him,” Thibodeau said then. “He not only embraces the role you ask him to play, he stars in it. If you ask him to start, he’ll start and play great. If you ask him to come off the bench, he has a great motor and can come off the bench. He’s one of those guys, it doesn’t take him five minutes to warm up.”
Thibodeau still must determine whether Gibson moves into the starting lineup alongside former Bulls teammate Jimmy Butler and newly acquired point guard Jeff Teague or if he comes off the bench behind Gorgui Dieng, last season’s starter at power forward.
Dieng arguably is better suited as a backup center on a second unit that still needs lots of help. But either way, Thibodeau apparently won’t have to worry about such a proven veteran as Gibson.
“You put him in, he brings energy every day,” Thibodeau said. “He walks into the gym with a bounce in his step. He’s not an energy taker, he’s an energy giver.”
Gibson’s $13.7 million salary for next season absorbs nearly all the $15 million in salary-cap room the Wolves had remaining. They turned their attention on a player Thibodeau knows so well after Denver moved closer Saturday to signing Atlanta power forward Paul Millsap.
When Gibson and Teague officially sign on Thursday, the Wolves, until they make other expected moves, will have 10 players with guaranteed contracts and still will have five positions on the big-league roster to fill.
But they almost certainly aren’t done yet. They still could package the Thunder’s 2018 first-round pick acquired in Friday’s Ricky Rubio trade and veteran center Cole Aldrich to Brooklyn, Phoenix or another rebuilding team willing to absorb Aldrich’s $7 million contract in return for the draft pick.
They could then use that money to sign a needed three-point shooter and perimeter defender such as Indiana veteran C.J. Miles.
A 6-6 guard/forward, Miles played 76 games in his 12th pro season, averaging 10.7 points while shooting a career-best 41.3 percent from three-point range.
The Wolves also are expected to have a $4.3 million salary exception they can use to sign a player. After that, barring other financial moves, they’d have to fill out their roster with players signed for league-minimum salaries.
They’re still in need of shooters, defenders, veteran experience and probably a backup point guard in addition to third-year guard Tyus Jones.
As of Sunday, though, the Wolves have added in Teague a quick point guard whom Thibodeau acquired because he’s clever in the pick-and-roll and can get into the lane and collapse opposing defenses.
He acquired Gibson for his grit, toughness and reliability.
“He’s a team-first guy all the way,” Thibodeau said in April. “He has had a terrific career, and he’s a two-way player. They’re hard to find in this league. He’s got great feet. He can guard multiple positions. He’s a huge asset on any team that he plays for and a great person on top of it.”
Free-agent signing reunited Tom Thibodeau with another former player he admires.
By Jerry Zgoda Star Tribune
JULY 2, 2017 — 5:50PM
JIM MONE, AP
The Timberwolves and power forward Taj Gibson (right) reached a two-year, $28 million contract agreement Sunday morning.
The NBA’s annual moratorium prevents its teams from officially signing free agents and commenting publicly on them until Thursday, even though negotiations and verbal agreements have been flying fast and furious since late Friday night.
That didn’t stop Timberwolves coach/president of basketball operations Tom Thibodeau from praising veteran power forward Taj Gibson, who struck a two-year, $28 million contract agreement with the Wolves on Sunday morning.
On the second-to-last day of last season, that is.
Back then, Thibodeau was asked before a game against Oklahoma City about a player he coached during his five seasons in Chicago.
By his effusive response, you could say Thibodeau is a fan of a rugged, consistent nine-year pro just turned 32 last week who defends, does all the other little things and is a stabilizing locker-room presence.
“Taj can fit into any team in any role, and that’s the thing you really respect about him,” Thibodeau said then. “He not only embraces the role you ask him to play, he stars in it. If you ask him to start, he’ll start and play great. If you ask him to come off the bench, he has a great motor and can come off the bench. He’s one of those guys, it doesn’t take him five minutes to warm up.”
Thibodeau still must determine whether Gibson moves into the starting lineup alongside former Bulls teammate Jimmy Butler and newly acquired point guard Jeff Teague or if he comes off the bench behind Gorgui Dieng, last season’s starter at power forward.
Dieng arguably is better suited as a backup center on a second unit that still needs lots of help. But either way, Thibodeau apparently won’t have to worry about such a proven veteran as Gibson.
“You put him in, he brings energy every day,” Thibodeau said. “He walks into the gym with a bounce in his step. He’s not an energy taker, he’s an energy giver.”
Gibson’s $13.7 million salary for next season absorbs nearly all the $15 million in salary-cap room the Wolves had remaining. They turned their attention on a player Thibodeau knows so well after Denver moved closer Saturday to signing Atlanta power forward Paul Millsap.
When Gibson and Teague officially sign on Thursday, the Wolves, until they make other expected moves, will have 10 players with guaranteed contracts and still will have five positions on the big-league roster to fill.
But they almost certainly aren’t done yet. They still could package the Thunder’s 2018 first-round pick acquired in Friday’s Ricky Rubio trade and veteran center Cole Aldrich to Brooklyn, Phoenix or another rebuilding team willing to absorb Aldrich’s $7 million contract in return for the draft pick.
They could then use that money to sign a needed three-point shooter and perimeter defender such as Indiana veteran C.J. Miles.
A 6-6 guard/forward, Miles played 76 games in his 12th pro season, averaging 10.7 points while shooting a career-best 41.3 percent from three-point range.
The Wolves also are expected to have a $4.3 million salary exception they can use to sign a player. After that, barring other financial moves, they’d have to fill out their roster with players signed for league-minimum salaries.
They’re still in need of shooters, defenders, veteran experience and probably a backup point guard in addition to third-year guard Tyus Jones.
As of Sunday, though, the Wolves have added in Teague a quick point guard whom Thibodeau acquired because he’s clever in the pick-and-roll and can get into the lane and collapse opposing defenses.
He acquired Gibson for his grit, toughness and reliability.
“He’s a team-first guy all the way,” Thibodeau said in April. “He has had a terrific career, and he’s a two-way player. They’re hard to find in this league. He’s got great feet. He can guard multiple positions. He’s a huge asset on any team that he plays for and a great person on top of it.”
The Warriors have no excuse not to keep this team together for two more years.
But goddamn, it gets serious after that.
See how they don't want teams to stay together if they did people you drafted would count for just half of the cap.
And then free agent signings get the whole bird rights thing etc.
Reward teams for drafting well.
Damn that boy got 30 million a year.....that's a solid signing by the Nuggets...nice veteran to main the middle with Jokic. Factoring in their youth getting better and this signing.....Nuggets will be better....just not sure how much better.
Shooting agesSo Kyle Korver got a 3 year deal .
He's 36 .
Milsap isnt a difference maker one way or the other.
Was just listening to Nate Duncan's pod earlier, and the Nuggets were pretty much the only team out there for him.
Rudy Gay Reportedly Left Thunder Without Deal, T-Wolves 'Checked In' on Forward
TYLER CONWAY JULY 2, 2017
Rich Pedroncelli/Associated Press
Despite a strong mutual interest, free-agent forward Rudy Gay left his meeting in Oklahoma City without a contract with the Thunder.
Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported the sides are still searching for a "financial path" to make a deal. Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News noted the Thunder could have competition for Gay from the Minnesota Timberwolves, who view him as a potential stretch 4 next to Karl-Anthony Towns.
The Timberwolves' financial books are clear enough that they should be able to sign Gay outright, even after agreeing to terms with Jeff Teague. The Thunder are capped out and would likely need a sign-and-trade with the Sacramento Kings to make a contract work.
Finding a workable trade would depend on Gay's salary demands. Something within the $12 million-$15 million range would be feasible but would also involve the Thunder's gutting what's left of their depth. The Kings would likely demand a package probably highlighted by Doug McDermott—a role player OKC could desperately use next season.
The Thunder want to keep their core four of Russell Westbrook, Paul George, Steven Adams and Enes Kanter intact. If adding Gay meant trading any of them (Kanter would be the odd man out), they would probably move on.
A small forward who can stretch the floor has become a priority this offseason, especially after the George trade. Oklahoma City is set on convincing Westbrook to stay long term and wants to entice George into being more than a one-year rental. Both players can become unrestricted free agents next summer, so it's understandable that general manager Sam Presti is going all in.
Gay, given his likely salary demands and the fact he's coming off an Achilles rupture, just might not fit.
If they could get Gay to go with that core.......you might be in contention there..........
Not really, load the west up. Only one of those teams can make it to the finals so Im good with it. Let them beat the hell out of each other...
@Amajorfucup , how do you feel about your boys giving Otto the Max? Kings surprised the hell out of me with this off tho...
Fuckin awesome
They have no choice. Nobody going out to the Wiz......and 104 is the market now for a guy like him.
Isaiah Thomas
Lowry
DeRozan
Lebron
Kyrie
Love
Greek Freak
Wall
Beal
Whiteside
Kemba Walker
Guards are going to get screwed in the east, because you probably don't have enough big men who would deserve to make the all star game
Embiid, Horford, Melo, Drummond, Turner
and Lillard still isn't going to make an all star team in the west as a starter . If he plays five more years at this pace he could be a hall of fame player, and might not make one all star team as a starter
Lowry
DeRozan
Lebron
Kyrie
Love
Greek Freak
Wall
Beal
Whiteside
Kemba Walker
Guards are going to get screwed in the east, because you probably don't have enough big men who would deserve to make the all star game
Embiid, Horford, Melo, Drummond, Turner
and Lillard still isn't going to make an all star team in the west as a starter .
If he plays five more years at this pace he could be a hall of fame player, and might not make one all star team as a starterSimilar threads
