Lawful Metal Posted June 16, 2022 Posted June 16, 2022 Hey, at least this means Sengun gets to start. I figure none of the traded players ever suit up (maybe Boban), and we essentially traded Wood for 26. I figure there are a few more moves coming, but I thought it hilarious that Banchero works out yesterday morning, and Wood’s traded later in the afternoon. I think Dallas should totally give Wood a max contract.
RIPPA Posted June 16, 2022 Posted June 16, 2022 Quote Sources said Houston was motivated to move Wood because the Rockets want to open up playing time for 2021 first-rounder Alperen Sengun and likely the No. 3 overall pick. The Rockets pounced on the opportunity to acquire a first-round selection without taking on any long-term salary.
Brian Fowler Posted June 16, 2022 Author Posted June 16, 2022 It makes sense. By the time Green and whoever they pick are likely to be ready to compete, Wood is going to be through his contract and on the back half of his career. Feels like a decent move for both sides.
Dolfan in NYC Posted June 16, 2022 Posted June 16, 2022 Sue Bird is calling it a career after this season.
Zimbra Posted June 18, 2022 Posted June 18, 2022 (edited) On 6/11/2022 at 7:28 AM, RIPPA said: Hornets are hiring Kenny Atkinson Kenny turned down the Hornets and is going to stay on as an assistant in Golden State, so back to the drawing board. e: Edited June 18, 2022 by Zimbra
RIPPA Posted June 20, 2022 Posted June 20, 2022 Jeff Green is opting in on his deal for next season So apparently he is the only one who wants to stay in Denver
RIPPA Posted June 20, 2022 Posted June 20, 2022 Quote Conversations between the Nets and Kyrie Irving about his future have “gone stagnant,” according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, who hears from sources that the two sides are currently at an impasse. The deadlock could prompt the star guard to consider other destinations, Charania reports. Irving said after the Nets’ season ended that he didn’t plan to go anywhere, and a report just two weeks ago suggested he was likely to remain in Brooklyn. However, negotiations between his camp and the Nets were always expected to be challenging, given that his stock has dipped a little in recent years and he no longer seems like a good bet to land a fully guaranteed long-term maximum salary contract. Irving has been as productive as ever when he has played for the Nets over the last three seasons, averaging 27.1 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game on .490/.406/.920 shooting. However, injuries and personal decisions have limited him to just 103 appearances out of a possible 226 regular season games during that time and have raised questions about his reliability going forward. Charania writes that the Nets and Irving have “serious work to do” to resolve his contract situation and ensure he remains in Brooklyn. If Kyrie does consider heading elsewhere, the Lakers, Clippers, and Knicks are expected to be among his suitors, sources tell The Athletic. As Charania observes, the Lakers and Clippers project to be over the tax apron for the 2022/23 season, likely ruling out the possibility of a sign-and-trade. So if he wants to go to either L.A. team, Irving would probably have to pick up his $36.9MM player option with an understanding that a trade is coming. The Knicks don’t project to have cap room, but would have the cap flexibility to pursue Irving via sign-and-trade if he declines his option to become an unrestricted free agent. The Clippers and Knicks are in a better position to make a viable trade offer for Irving than the Lakers, who would almost certainly have to include Russell Westbrook‘s $47MM+ expiring deal in any package for salary-matching purposes.
Brian Fowler Posted June 20, 2022 Author Posted June 20, 2022 Could you imagine the Nets having to go tell KD "we're trading Kyrie for Westbrook. You two are teammates again."? 6
SirFozzie Posted June 21, 2022 Posted June 21, 2022 Considering there's a story out now that Kyrie would run his own practices with the team AFTER Steve Nash's.. this may be the warning shot that the Nets are going to play hardball. 1
Contentious C Posted June 21, 2022 Posted June 21, 2022 10 hours ago, Brian Fowler said: Could you imagine the Nets having to go tell KD "we're trading Kyrie for Westbrook. You two are teammates again."? It's the only way Brooklyn could be even more dysfunctional, so PLEASE FUCKING DO THIS. Also, LeBron might retire rather than play another season on Discworld, so, win/win.
Kuetsar Posted June 21, 2022 Posted June 21, 2022 10 minutes ago, Contentious C said: It's the only way Brooklyn could be even more dysfunctional, so PLEASE FUCKING DO THIS. Also, LeBron might retire rather than play another season on Discworld, so, win/win. When did the Lakers sign Rincewind and Granny Wetherwax? 1
RIPPA Posted June 21, 2022 Posted June 21, 2022 Nicolas Batum is declining his option which was barely $3.3 million which I didn't realize NBA deals went that low anymore. Reportedly Batum and the Clippers are working on a new deal as LA holds his Early Bird Rights so they can offer him around $11 million a season without using the midlevel exception
Dolfan in NYC Posted June 21, 2022 Posted June 21, 2022 PJ Tucker opted out of Miami. May re-sign, but will definitely command more than the 7.4m he was making last year.
DangerMark Posted June 21, 2022 Posted June 21, 2022 13 hours ago, Kuetsar said: When did the Lakers sign Rincewind and Granny Wetherwax? You and I both know that the Librarian would make a cracking Power Forward, even if he lacks the height. Wins games in spite of Ridcully's coaching. 1
Zimbra Posted June 21, 2022 Posted June 21, 2022 John Wall is opting in on his $47M for next year. Sounds like the Rockets might finally be planning to waive or trade him.
Kuetsar Posted June 21, 2022 Posted June 21, 2022 11 minutes ago, Zimbra said: John Wall is opting in on his $47M for next year. Sounds like the Rockets might finally be planning to waive or trade him. What fool wouldnt opt in for that much dough? 1
Brian Fowler Posted June 21, 2022 Author Posted June 21, 2022 11 minutes ago, Zimbra said: John Wall is opting in on his $47M for next year. Sounds like the Rockets might finally be planning to waive or trade him. That might be the easiest option decision of all time. I doubt he would get much more than league minimum on the open market. Maybe the MLE from a desperate team. 1
Lawful Metal Posted June 21, 2022 Posted June 21, 2022 12 minutes ago, Zimbra said: John Wall is opting in on his $47M for next year. Sounds like the Rockets might finally be planning to waive or trade him. John Wall would be the dumbest man alive to turn that shit down. 47 mill to not play? Why not? He'd be a fool to take a buy out, too. 1
Lawful Metal Posted June 21, 2022 Posted June 21, 2022 Question: Would 3, 17 and 26 be enough to move up to #1?
Brian Fowler Posted June 21, 2022 Author Posted June 21, 2022 They really need to figure out something to fix the super max. It keeps hurting instead of helping. I like the proposal I saw somewhere that, while the player gets the super max money, it only counts as a regular max contract against the cap and tax lines. 1
RIPPA Posted June 21, 2022 Posted June 21, 2022 Yes I should put this in the documentary thread but I know folks here are gonna wanna watch Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers Director: Antoine Fuqua Basically consider this Hulu's answer to The Last Dance as this will be 10 parts and based on the trailer they talked to everyone (will be interesting to see if they use archival interviews with Kobe) 1
Contentious C Posted June 22, 2022 Posted June 22, 2022 22 hours ago, Kuetsar said: When did the Lakers sign Rincewind and Granny Wetherwax? Did I not read enough Pratchett? I was under the impression it was flat...
Zimbra Posted June 22, 2022 Posted June 22, 2022 Pat Connaughton is exercising his $5.7M player option for next year. A little surprising since he probably could get more in free agency.
Brian Fowler Posted June 22, 2022 Author Posted June 22, 2022 Jerami Grant to Portland for the Bucks top-4 protected 2025 first round pick (done other second round picks moving around as well.) Huh. That's not a lot for an under 25 two way player.
Lawful Metal Posted June 22, 2022 Posted June 22, 2022 11 minutes ago, Brian Fowler said: Jerami Grant to Portland for the Bucks top-4 protected 2025 first round pick (done other second round picks moving around as well.) Huh. That's not a lot for an under 25 two way player. That’s pathetic. At least you don’t have to pay him now?
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