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agrajag · « **Reply #21600 on:** July 03, 2019, 09:27:46 PM »

what about when DeAndre Jordan was kidnapped by the Clippers front office?

agrajag · « **Reply #21601 on:** July 03, 2019, 09:31:17 PM »

See ya Whiteside, you sucker

benjipwns · « **Reply #21602 on:** July 03, 2019, 09:33:08 PM »

today as soon as LeBron and Jim Gray sat down, Woj would have tweeted out "sources tell ESPN that LeBron will take his talents to South Beach"

benjipwns · « **Reply #21603 on:** July 04, 2019, 12:05:25 AM »

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New Orleans Pelicans agreed to a reported two-year, $14.25 million deal with forward Darius Miller

lol stop it

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #21604 on:** July 04, 2019, 08:50:46 AM »

Quote from: Dantizzinel on July 03, 2019, 07:41:28 PM

Looks like Kawhi might stick with the raptors after all.

This is one of those rare cases where I think nobody actually knows. Kawhi is such an enigma and doesn't seem to have much of an entourage that leaks. I really do think he is taking his time/flexing his power in this case.

None of the national pundits really have any insight into it. Chris Carter seems to be the closest to them in some ways. I've gone from being optimistic to pessimistic but that isn't based on anything. Pessimistic is just my default mode.

benjipwns · « **Reply #21605 on:** July 05, 2019, 05:55:05 PM »

Quote from: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/05/sports/basketball/knicks-durant-kyrie-dolan.html

Durant was apparently unwilling to go to the Knicks as the lone superstar, and Jay Williams, a friend of his, said in an ESPN podcast that the Knicks’ trade of Kristaps Porzingis this winter had hurt their chances of signing Durant, because he had been intrigued by the idea of playing with the 7-foot-3 Porzingis.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #21606 on:** July 05, 2019, 08:20:10 PM »

Zion and RJ Barrett play against each other tonight in Summer League if you are into that.

benjipwns · « **Reply #21607 on:** July 05, 2019, 11:02:36 PM »

why do you think they're going "full rebuild mode" with all the additions they made?

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #21608 on:** July 05, 2019, 11:39:49 PM »

I was essentially gonna say the same thing. They paid Brogdon a lot of money and even put forward first round picks toward it.

Mandark · « **Reply #21609 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:07:32 AM »

Kawhi to the Clippers.

agrajag · « **Reply #21610 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:08:25 AM »

and Paul George

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no one cares about Paul George

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Stoney Mason · « **Reply #21611 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:12:22 AM »

Interesting. I wonder what Westbrook will say.

Beezy · « **Reply #21612 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:15:19 AM »

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1147386677079564288

Please demand a trade, Westbrook.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #21613 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:17:18 AM »

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The Clippers have also acquired All-Star forward Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder for a record-setting collection of draft choices, sources said.

Oklahoma City is getting a massive package of future picks as well as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Danilo Gallinari to deliver Leonard the player he wanted to partner with -- George, according to sources.

The Clippers are sending the Thunder four unprotected first-round picks, one protected first-round pick and two pick swaps, league sources tell Wojnarowski.

Now we know what took so long. Honestly a real powerful move for Kawhi because they fucked the Lakers out of a lot of good players they could have picked up instead of Kawhi. I say that not with hate. I respect it. Lakers should have moved on at a certain point.

benjipwns · « **Reply #21614 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:17:37 AM »

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The Clippers have also acquired All-Star forward Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder for a record-setting collection of draft choices, sources said.

Oklahoma City is getting a massive package of future picks, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Danilo Galllinari, to deliver Leonard who he wanted to partner with, George, according to sources.

those aren't future picks

benjipwns · « **Reply #21615 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:18:40 AM »

Lakers can pickup FORMER DPOY DWIGHT HOWARD for cheap after the Grizzlies waive him!

team filler · « **Reply #21616 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:19:28 AM »

benjipwns · « **Reply #21617 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:20:45 AM »

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The Clippers are sending the Thunder four unprotected first-round picks, one protected first-round pick and two pick swaps

benjipwns · « **Reply #21618 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:23:05 AM »

lol at the Lakers sending everything for Anthony Davis and then waiting on Kawhi, while Kawhi says to the Clips "yo, want a second star" and suddenly Paul George is coming to town

bluemax · « **Reply #21619 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:23:09 AM »

https://twitter.com/ArashMarkazi/status/1147389096651739136

Massive haul for OKC and SGA is really good for a kid his age, but damn if the Clippers aren't going for it.

benjipwns · « **Reply #21620 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:24:31 AM »

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The soon-to-be Brooklyn Nets forward took umbrage with the ESPN commentator Wednesday when Stephen A. Smith reported details on Durant's departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder.

According to Smith, in the summer of 2016, Durant had dinner with Russell Westbrook and other Thunder teammates and told them he would be returning. Durant then met with Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and the rest of the Warriors' delegation in the Hamptons and decided to bolt OKC for the Bay. Instead of calling Westbrook and telling him of his decision, Smith said the 2014 NBA MVP just sent a simple text.

Durant texted Smith mid-show to tell him that his report was "BS."

lol kd

benjipwns · « **Reply #21621 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:28:02 AM »

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Clifford says Markelle Fultz is still not ready for 5-on-5.

most elaborate scam in NBA history?

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #21622 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:29:55 AM »

Disappointed as a Lebron fan (I'm not a Lakers fan so I don't care about that angle. Once Lebron retires, I'm done with the Lakers) but honestly happy to see the talent so dispersed across the league. I don't know who the favorites are now and going forwards a few years. The league is the most balanced its been in quite awhile which is a good thing as a general fan.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #21623 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:34:08 AM »

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1147390491312500736

benjipwns · « **Reply #21624 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:35:50 AM »

as a LIFELONG Raptors fan, I am sad to see Kawhi and Danny go, but thankful for his selflessly bringing us a title and destroying the Warriors dynasty in the process

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #21625 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:38:02 AM »

I'm guessing being a Raptors fan is probably a really odd feeling at the moment. On the one hand that championship will be giving them good feels for a good number of years. On the other hand, it still must suck to basically lose the guy who got you a championship. I can't even think of a comparable situation.

jakefromstatefarm · « **Reply #21626 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:39:20 AM »

lmao fuck glen

benjipwns · « **Reply #21627 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:41:02 AM »

Cleveland did have to lose Kyrie and LeBron back-to-back after winning their title, I imagine that was pretty rough especially since they probably thought LeBron was back to stay at his age

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #21628 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:41:45 AM »

https://twitter.com/RealSkipBayless/status/1147393560905318401

benjipwns · « **Reply #21629 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:44:54 AM »

https://twitter.com/patbev21/status/1147384750304194560

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #21630 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:45:28 AM »

Quote from: benjipwns on July 06, 2019, 02:41:02 AM

Cleveland did have to lose Kyrie and LeBron back-to-back after winning their title, I imagine that was pretty rough especially since they probably thought LeBron was back to stay at his age

True but I think Cleveland was ready for that. They had Lebron for so many years. I can't speak as a person from that part of the country but from the outside looking in, I think everybody was ready to move on to a degree not because there was any hate or anything but because it just seemed time.

In this case they only had Kawhi for a year and they got rid of the guy who actually loved the place in Derozan. Not saying they have regrets about it, but it just feels different to me.

benjipwns · « **Reply #21631 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:50:45 AM »

true, Cleveland did go to the Finals over and over, and they were competitive in 2015 despite everything

I posted the Zach Lowe column before but that Raptors team, especially with the ever adjusting bench mob, and them bringing in Gasol at the deadline, did feel like one of those perfect run clicking teams like the 2004 Pistons or 2011 Mavericks more than a team that would contend for a while like the Spurs 2003-2007 for example, I think they could have ran it back again this season like those Pistons did but after that probably not

when word came out that Kawhi didn't want to do a two year deal thing, but wanted to sign long term that probably ended it for the Raptors

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #21632 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:59:42 AM »

On a serious note think about all the teams especially in the West that are in the mix.

First Tier
Rockets
Lakers
Clippers
Jazz

Second Tier
Nuggets
Trailblazers (maybe....)
Warriors (I mean this doesn't seem likely but they still have Steph, Draymond, and Russell. That isn't a title team most likely but maybe Klay comes back and they still have a lot of pride. Still seems like a "good" team at minimum.

I mean in that first tier I legit don't know who is first? I would guess Clippers or Rockets but the Jazz are really good and the Lakers are intriguing.

Things seem a bit simpler in the East.

First Tier
76ers
Bucks

2nd Tier
Celtics
Nets...(maybe.... probably not this year without Durant)
Pacers... (maybe if Oladipo comes back and is still good at a certain point)

But that West is fucking crazy. Can't wait for next season.

Beezy · « **Reply #21633 on:** July 06, 2019, 03:14:19 AM »

Rockets definitely aren't first. Playoffs Harden guarantees that.

OKC might as well get the best offer they can for Westbrook and rebuild. Don't let him waste away there.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #21634 on:** July 06, 2019, 03:22:04 AM »

xmas comes early for skip.

https://twitter.com/RealSkipBayless/status/1147402019876962304

https://twitter.com/RealSkipBayless/status/1147399671846883328

team filler · « **Reply #21635 on:** July 06, 2019, 03:29:47 AM »

https://twitter.com/KylesFeed/status/1147401524152156161

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #21636 on:** July 06, 2019, 03:35:34 AM »

I'm "fine" with Pope. At least at that number. It's not great but hell they paid him 12 million last year.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #21637 on:** July 06, 2019, 09:53:34 AM »

Was hoping that the Mavs could pick up Danny Green with Kawhi deciding to leave, but I still think they're going to do good things next year with Doncic and Porzingas.

Tripon · « **Reply #21638 on:** July 06, 2019, 10:22:37 AM »

https://twitter.com/davidfholt/status/1015381983642443777

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #21639 on:** July 06, 2019, 10:53:23 AM »

https://twitter.com/davidfholt/status/1147505652610326529

eleuin · « **Reply #21640 on:** July 06, 2019, 11:30:13 AM »

clippers are kowai now

team filler · « **Reply #21641 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:45:53 PM »

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1147575087140417536

Tripon · « **Reply #21642 on:** July 06, 2019, 02:48:15 PM »

https://twitter.com/taniaganguli/status/1147576046721462272

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #21643 on:** July 06, 2019, 03:05:53 PM »

Was expecting boogie. There is also talk about getting Marcus Morris. They are also bringing back Rondo.

Akala · « **Reply #21644 on:** July 06, 2019, 03:31:19 PM »

NBA is wild. Lakers looking like the super pels now. Too bad Mirotic heading back to yurop.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #21645 on:** July 06, 2019, 03:33:57 PM »

Quote from: Akala on July 06, 2019, 03:31:19 PM

NBA is wild. Lakers looking like the super pels now. Too bad Mirotic heading back to yurop.

lol. true.

It's human nature but I'm talking myself into the roster even if its spare parts and duct tape. I like Danny Green. I thought Boogie was okay with the Warriors last season. I mean he's an injury away from blowing out the season again but I assume he's going to split time with Javale anyway.

I still favor the clippers or potentially the Rockets right at this moment, but I can't wait for the season to start.

Lakers are fucking tall. Not sure I really like that in a league that is dominated by wings and quick guards but it is what it is.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #21646 on:** July 06, 2019, 03:43:03 PM »

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27133948/sources-westbrook-talking-next-steps-okc

Who do you think?

Rockets, Heat? etc?

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #21647 on:** July 06, 2019, 03:59:05 PM »

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https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1147594055716614145

I'm happy the Lakers got him but I feel sad for Boogie. Fucking injuries. It's a no-brainer at that price.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #21648 on:** July 06, 2019, 04:51:12 PM »

Quote from: Stro on July 06, 2019, 03:54:08 PM

If OKC loses Westbrook, they have to be the worst run franchise in the league, right?

Losing or getting rid of: KD, James Harden, Paul George, Victor Oladipo, Domantas Sabonis, and Westbrook over 6 years without a single ring to show for it would be as hell

Trade Westbrook for more picks. In a few years they could have a team composed entirely of young first-rounders.

curly · « **Reply #21649 on:** July 06, 2019, 05:08:35 PM »

Quote from: Stro on July 06, 2019, 03:54:08 PM

If OKC loses Westbrook, they have to be the worst run franchise in the league, right?

Losing or getting rid of: KD, James Harden, Paul George, Victor Oladipo, Domantas Sabonis, and Westbrook over 6 years without a single ring to show for it would be as hell

not even close

El Babua · « **Reply #21650 on:** July 06, 2019, 05:16:16 PM »

So there's a possibility that the Heat may go after Westbrook.

If we do get him, it'll either be a team of mad-ass dudes with a chip on their shoulder tearing through the league, or an absolute implosion. Perhaps both, in that order.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #21651 on:** July 06, 2019, 05:46:18 PM »

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1147618339377876993

agrajag · « **Reply #21652 on:** July 06, 2019, 06:03:30 PM »

Quote from: El Babua on July 06, 2019, 05:16:16 PM

So there's a possibility that the Heat may go after Westbrook.

If we do get him, it'll either be a team of mad-ass dudes with a chip on their shoulder tearing through the league, or an absolute implosion. Perhaps both, in that order.

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The Sun Sentinel’s Ira Winderman suggested that the Heat could offer Justise Winslow, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Goran Dragic, and a couple of first-round picks in exchange for the mega superstar.

so they're gonna trade the entire team for Westbrook? Who's he gonna play with?

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #21653 on:** July 06, 2019, 06:09:25 PM »

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27134843/zion-bruised-knee-no-more-summer-league

El Babua · « **Reply #21654 on:** July 06, 2019, 06:16:05 PM »

Quote from: agrajag on July 06, 2019, 06:03:30 PM

Quote from: El Babua on July 06, 2019, 05:16:16 PM
So there's a possibility that the Heat may go after Westbrook.

If we do get him, it'll either be a team of mad-ass dudes with a chip on their shoulder tearing through the league, or an absolute implosion. Perhaps both, in that order.

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The Sun Sentinel’s Ira Winderman suggested that the Heat could offer Justise Winslow, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Goran Dragic, and a couple of first-round picks in exchange for the mega superstar.

so they're gonna trade the entire team for Westbrook? Who's he gonna play with?

Yeah, I'd rather hold on till 2021 when we have cap space.

team filler · « **Reply #21655 on:** July 06, 2019, 06:54:18 PM »

I just wanna plan the parade again, brehs $:-\$

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #21656 on:** July 07, 2019, 01:58:02 PM »

https://twitter.com/sheridanhoops/status/1147833734240133120

benjipwns · « **Reply #21657 on:** July 08, 2019, 12:09:27 AM »

Westbrook and Steven Adams for Dragic (expiring), James Johnson and Olynyk (expiring next year) and Justise Winslow just barely works under the cap.

I've read a few times that if OKC looks to blow it up Adams is gone, I think he might help them move Westbrook, like in the above deal, Miami would probably rather take him on along with Westbrook if they have to because otherwise you have to deal out too many players just to cover Westbrook's salary. You actually can get Adams for "cheaper" once you're already paying enough to get Westbrook in terms of the cap rules. Plus he fills a starter spot.

The hard part? The Heat are HARD CAPPED because of the Butler deal. It still seems like the best place to make that kind of deal though.

The Knicks fucked up, they could have put together a decent Westbrook-only bail out offer centered around Smith Jr. and Knox with smart cap space usage, but now they're too far over the cap, they can't trade anyone else until December 15th and can't get to enough salary even if they included RJ Barret.

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trade him to Orlando for Aaron Gordon, Mo Bamba and Markelle Fultz

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benjipwns · « **Reply #21658 on:** July 08, 2019, 01:10:38 AM »

https://twitter.com/KDTrey5/status/1148004054150393862

wow thx

benjipwns · « **Reply #21659 on:** July 08, 2019, 12:10:46 PM »

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1148238946976976896

https://twitter.com/TheWarriorsTalk/status/1147690666308198405

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