Infinit Posted November 13, 2020 Posted November 13, 2020 20 hours ago, Zimbra said: The Lakers want to trade for Demar Derozan? Have they not seen him play? Playing behind LeBron and AD and not having the pressure of being a franchise player would be a great spot for Demar. He's still pretty good.
Zimbra Posted November 13, 2020 Posted November 13, 2020 I'd like him as a 3rd option more than a 1st option but he's still the same guy who shoots too many mid-range shots and as his athleticism goes that's only going to get worse.
Infinit Posted November 13, 2020 Posted November 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, Zimbra said: I'd like him as a 3rd option more than a 1st option but he's still the same guy who shoots too many mid-range shots and as his athleticism goes that's only going to get worse. He relies more on precision and accuracy than explosion. I don't think that mid range jump shot he relys too much on isn't going to fade that badly as him athleticism goes.
Beech27 Posted November 13, 2020 Posted November 13, 2020 The problem isn't whether his midrange game will deteriorate, it's that it compromises spacing in a LeBron-orchestrated offense. Unless he and/or Davis start reliably hitting 40% from 3, they need spacing.
Zimbra Posted November 13, 2020 Posted November 13, 2020 What Beech said, plus his mid-range game is just barely teetering on the edge of being acceptably efficient (he shot somewhere in the high 40s last season) and given that the majority of his mid-rangers are off the dribble if he can't create separation that could definitely crater. If they can somehow convince him to opt out and take part of the MLE I think it could be fine given the lack of other wing options, but I also think he'd be crazy to pass up on $27M
Zimbra Posted November 13, 2020 Posted November 13, 2020 Udonis Haslem is signing a 1-year $2.5M with the Heat and I can stave off being older than every active NBA player for one more year. 2
Dolfan in NYC Posted November 13, 2020 Author Posted November 13, 2020 They have roughly 90% of their cap available, so lol, fuck it, why not. They can win 28 games this year instead of their usual 25. 1
Zimbra Posted November 13, 2020 Posted November 13, 2020 I think if Houston's priority is going to be clearing their books and rebuilding the Knicks are their best choice for a trade since they can entirely match Westbrook's salary with contracts that end after 20-21.
Dolfan in NYC Posted November 13, 2020 Author Posted November 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Zimbra said: Udonis Haslem is signing a 1-year $2.5M with the Heat and I can stave off being older than every active NBA player for one more year. BTW, this is 100% the Heat paying him to be a coach who occasionally puts on a uniform. It's also a thank you for the pay cut he took to make sure Wade/Bron/Bosh all got their salaries and there'd still be cap room left. You all talk about GOATs. There is only one, and he wears #40. 2
Brian Fowler Posted November 13, 2020 Posted November 13, 2020 Such a perfect set-up for a million lazy "why are the Bulls honoring *City X*? jokes
Zimbra Posted November 15, 2020 Posted November 15, 2020 Oh my god an NBA trade happened. Dennis Schroeder to the Lakers for Danny Green and the 28th pick. Deal will be finalized after the draft.
Jiji Posted November 15, 2020 Posted November 15, 2020 That doesn't seem like much for somebody as good as Schroeder.
Lawful Metal Posted November 16, 2020 Posted November 16, 2020 15 hours ago, Brian Fowler said: So that's interesting. It’s all lies of the devil!
Zimbra Posted November 16, 2020 Posted November 16, 2020 (edited) Sam Presti looking at other teams draft picks: E: That was quick! Edited November 16, 2020 by Zimbra
Brian Fowler Posted November 16, 2020 Posted November 16, 2020 That's the kind of all in move I love to see a team take. Booker and Ayton looked ready to compete, and now they get CP3 coming off a legit great season. It's a strong move, and a win now move, and I love it. That team is going to be so much fun if it all clicks and Paul doesn't suddenly decline (or get injured) 1
Brian Fowler Posted November 16, 2020 Posted November 16, 2020 (edited) Also, look at everything Presti has now turned Westbrook into Edited November 16, 2020 by Brian Fowler
Zimbra Posted November 16, 2020 Posted November 16, 2020 Both Harden/Embiid and Harden/Kyrie seem like they would be truly disastrous combinations so LFG and get this done. I demand entertainment. 4 1
Infinit Posted November 16, 2020 Posted November 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Brian Fowler said: Also, look at everything Presti has now turned Westbrook into I read on ESPN that they could have as many as 17 first rounders between 2020-26. That's remarkable.
Lawful Metal Posted November 16, 2020 Posted November 16, 2020 Remember when Presti had Durant, Westbrook and Harden on the same team? How many rings did Presti win with that combo?
Kuetsar Posted November 16, 2020 Posted November 16, 2020 If I'm Houston, the Nets wouldn't get Harding without either Durant or Irving, or both, coming my way.
Brian Fowler Posted November 16, 2020 Posted November 16, 2020 46 minutes ago, Kuetsar said: If I'm Houston, the Nets wouldn't get Harding without either Durant or Irving, or both, coming my way. I know she gets headlines, but I don't think Tonya will sell enough merch and tickets to justify that. 3
Zimbra Posted November 17, 2020 Posted November 17, 2020 Womp womp. It's nice that Harden wants to go to New Jersey but he's got 3 years left on his contract so he doesn't really have any leverage.
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