Brian Fowler Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 You know, speaking to some sports fans who aren't basketball fans .. the only current NBA players they know are LeBron, Kobe and Blake Griffin. I specifically brought up Kevin Durant and they weren't sure. My wife could recognize Chris Paul because of the insurance commercials. Well, she might only recognize Cliff Paul... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_MJ_ Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I want to know Jeremy Lin's celebrity status. He had a moment there where he was getting the big push before he flamed out. He might actually make the All-Star team next year since he'll probably get more press in Los Angeles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 You know that 124 million dollar Carmelo Anthony contract? Well, some dude from the WSJ is reporting he's getting a chunk of that up front. How big of a chunk? http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/carmelo-anthony-is-taking--62-million-of-his-new-five-year-deal-in-advance-payments-004243004.html New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony is getting advance payment of more than $62 million from the five-year contract he signed last month, according to people familiar with the matter.The advance for $62,032,340—or 50% of his $124 million-plus deal—is the maximum Anthony can take this soon under league rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy LaRue Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 That's been corrected. Carmelo will receive early payments, but not $62 million in one year: http://online.wsj.com/articles/knicks-carmelo-anthony-takes-62-million-advance-1408146976 Corrections & Amplifications An earlier version of this article misstated the timing of advance salary payments to be received by the Knicks' Carmelo Anthony. Anthony will annually receive 50% of his yearly salary in an advance payment. He won't receive half of the entire $124 million contract this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaedmc Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 MR. 4.6. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrag Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Is was fun watching Chicago get hype every time Rose touched the ball, but holy hell this was the AD show tonight. What a freak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaedmc Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Yeah, he can come home when he's done playing that Pelican Ball. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrag Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Should we start bugging him about COMING HOME!!! on twitter? Too soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrag Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Mutombo doing the ALS ice bucket challenge is the best thing on the internet today... .http://instagram.com/p/rx2EEfNXMs/?modal=true 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Does it involve him wagging his finger at it and dumping it on someone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy LaRue Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Shawn Marion to the Cavs, reportedly. Will be for the league minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Good move for Cleveland. They need the perimeter defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Shocking news. Allen Iverson is bad with money. http://www.thenewsnerd.com/sports/allen-iverson-begging-for-change-in-atlanta/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimbra Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Dick Bavetta is retiring after 39 years. He reffed 2635 consecutive regular season games, 270 playoff games, and 27 finals games. Now let's get Joey Crawford to follow him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomAct Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 27 Finals games seems shockingly low for him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Mann Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I think I speak for every Heat fan on this board when I say Good Riddance and I hope he gets honored with the rest of the 1999-2000 Knicks squad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Apparently, the final, final, ultimate, absolute final details of the Love/Wiggins deal look like this: Cleveland gets: Kevin Love Philadelphia gets: Mbah A Boute, Alexey Shved, Miami's (via Cleveland) 2015 first-round draft choice Minnesota gets: Andrew Wiggins, Anthony Bennett, Thaddeus Young From ESPN: The Sixers tried to get Bennett as part of the Young transaction, sources said, but Minnesota was determined to keep the second-year forward to be a key piece in its rebuilding effort despite Bennett's disappointing rookie season with Cleveland. So Bennett stays with Minnesota after all. Trade can be announced at 12:01 AM Eastern time this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mco543 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I'm surprised Minnesota got Bennett and Young. Not a bad haul, they probably did better than most thought they would by not caving early. Minnesota should be fun this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaedmc Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Really cool read about Kobe in China: http://www.si.com/longform/kobe/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilwaldo Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 ...and the Philly beat writers are still mad at the Sixers for not trying to win 35 games and an 8 seed. As if they long for the days of winning 45 games and getting bounced in the first round. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole Miner Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Minnesota handled things perfectly. Rare deal that seems to work out for both teams. There are some comical meltdowns going on in Sixers groups since so many of them talked themselves into Bennett being something special. I doubt the guy would have been drafted in the top 20 in this years draft. My favorite has to be the guy that is angry the Sixers didn't get Bennett because Bennett sucks and a good GM should be able to get a player that sucks in a trade. Rubio, LaVine and Wiggins has potential to be a good core. I will be shocked if Bennett improves enough to be a core piece but stranger things have happened. I certainly won't be rooting for the guy to fail just to validate that opinion. Would rather be wrong and see things work out for people. Assuming everyone stays healthy fingers crossed for a Cleveland and Chicago Eastern Conference finals. Lot of teams to like in the West. Hoping New Orleans breaks through this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muhammedboehm Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Would that deal have happened if the Cav's got the 3-5 pick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mco543 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I think everything that happened to Cleveland this off-season happened because they got that pick. I doubt they would've been at all enamored with Gordon or Exum but if Embiid was healthy maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie M. Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Wolves will suck but they will be fun to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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