2016-17 Around the NBA

[Ronin]

Bleacher Report‏Verified account@BleacherReport 54s54 seconds ago
Cavs’ pursuit of George, Butler ends as Kevin Love not generating enough interest, per @WindhorstESPN http://ble.ac/2rVBGGz

 

[JCSunsfan]

ESPN was saying this morning that the Cavs know they need more two way players if they are going to beat GS. They have too many players with defensive limitations. That would seem to mean Kyrie and KLove are on the block.

This also should be on the Sun radar. Our start player Booker is a one way player. We cannot afford to try to build with more of them. Jackson, Fox, Fultz, and even Ball are more like two-way players. Not sure about Tatum.

 

[elindholm]

This also should be on the Sun radar. Our start player Booker is a one way player. We cannot afford to try to build with more of them. Jackson, Fox, Fultz, and even Ball are more like two-way players. Not sure about Tatum.

Tatum is offense-only so far, but there's nothing about his physical tools that should prevent him from being a good defender, so it will come down to his attitude. Same with Booker, really. One thing that concerns me about Booker is that he's awfully full of himself, and that may prevent him from reaching his maximum potential.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Tatum is offense-only so far, but there's nothing about his physical tools that should prevent him from being a good defender, so it will come down to his attitude. Same with Booker, really. One thing that concerns me about Booker is that he's awfully full of himself, and that may prevent him from reaching his maximum potential.

I see Booker as carrying confidence necessary for an alpha dog. But it doesn't come across as arrogance.

 

[SirStefan32]

The line between confidence and arrogance is a thin one. I am not sure which side Booker is on or whether I like it or not.

 

[Hoop Head]

I see Booker as being confident, not arrogant. From what I've seen of him off-court also he seems to be a guy with good character. In the short time he's been in the league he's done a lot of charity work, which speaks well to what sort of guy he is. I can't recall any other "superstar" player doing similar things so early in their careers. Like going to the draft with a special needs kid and also the PSA he did with and about his sister. Also when his dad was on the pregame show with Leander and Chambers it seemed like his parents were more concerned with raising Devin to be a good guy rather than a great basketball player.

 

[SirStefan32]

I see Booker as being confident, not arrogant. From what I've seen of him off-court also he seems to be a guy with good character. In the short time he's been in the league he's done a lot of charity work, which speaks well to what sort of guy he is. I can't recall any other "superstar" player doing similar things so early in their careers. Like going to the draft with a special needs kid and also the PSA he did with and about his sister. Also when his dad was on the pregame show with Leander and Chambers it seemed like his parents were more concerned with raising Devin to be a good guy rather than a great basketball player.

Nobody is questioning Book being a nice guy off the court. My gripe is that he is acting as if though he is Larry Bird. Shut up and play. Talk smack when you make an All Star team and lead your team to playoffs at least. On the other hand, I like that a 19 or 20-year old has the balls to talk trash to future HOF players.

 

[Ronin]

Sean Deveney‏Verified account@SeanDeveney 7m7 minutes ago
Asked a GM abt LaMarcus Aldridge trade value. Said, "Fact he wants out of San Antonio says a lot about whether you want him on your team."

 

[Hoop Head]

Nobody is questioning Book being a nice guy off the court. My gripe is that he is acting as if though he is Larry Bird. Shut up and play. Talk smack when you make an All Star team and lead your team to playoffs at least. On the other hand, I like that a 19 or 20-year old has the balls to talk trash to future HOF players.

That doesn't bother me. If he keeps his "arrogance" on the court then it's manageable, in my opinion. I can't see him being that outspoken after another year or two of losing though, so I hope he takes his game to the next level to back up his trash talk or we get some help here for him because I'd hate to see him walk away because he's tired of losing.

 

[Ronin]

Jody Genessy‏@DJJazzyJody 36m36 minutes ago
The Jazz are receiving "a lot of interest" in Derrick Favors, according to sources.

 

[SirStefan32]

That doesn't bother me. If he keeps his "arrogance" on the court then it's manageable, in my opinion. I can't see him being that outspoken after another year or two of losing though, so I hope he takes his game to the next level to back up his trash talk or we get some help here for him because I'd hate to see him walk away because he's tired of losing.

And that's the key- be able to back it up. I love trash-talk, but you gotta be able to back it up.

 

[Ronin]

Sportsnet‏Verified account@Sportsnet 24m24 minutes ago
It appears as if Jonas Valanciunas' future with the Raptors is in question: http://sprtsnt.ca/2tAtOr2 (@michaelgrange)

 

[JCSunsfan]

With everything else happening we havent talked much about Jimmy Butler. Minny did great imo.

Butler for LaVine, Dunn, and Markkanen is a deal.

KAT, Wiggins, and Butler. Nice star core.

 

[Ronin]

Adrian Wojnarowski‏Verified account@WojVerticalNBA 5m5 minutes ago
Sources: Clippers All-Star forward Blake Griffin has opted out of his contract to become a free agent.

 

[Ronin]

Ben DuBose @BenDuBose

ESPN's @ChrisBHaynes is on @SportsCenter now. His top FA storyline? Chris Paul and the #Rockets. "Serious chance of luring Chris Paul away."

 

[leclerc]

Sportando‏Verified account@Sportando 1h1 hour ago
Bogdan Bogdanovic is leaning towards going to the NBA this summer But he has not informed Fenerbahce yet about his future plans, per sources

Is he our guy? Is it you, Milos?

 

[Hoop Head]

Is he our guy? Is it you, Milos?

Doesn't matter, his rights belong to the Kings now.

Hope this is the summer of Milos though, we could a 3rd string PG.

 

[Ronin]

https://sports.yahoo.com/klay-thompson-goes-360-dunk-223045775.html

 

[GatorAZ]

Chris Paul and James Harden on the same team...

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[Ronin]

Bleacher Report‏Verified account@BleacherReport 1h1 hour ago
Mavs decline Dirk Nowitzki’s $25M team option, intend to sign him on a new deal, per @ESPNSteinLine http://ble.ac/2s5TgYl

 

[Ronin]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine

League sources: Cavs, Pacers and Nuggets have discussed a three-way deal that would land Paul George in Cleveland and Kevin Love in Denver

 

[devilalum]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine

League sources: Cavs, Pacers and Nuggets have discussed a three-way deal that would land Paul George in Cleveland and Kevin Love in Denver

Wow, Denver really wants to be mediocre in the worst way.


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[Mainstreet]

Wow, Denver really wants to be mediocre in the worst way.

I guess they are thinking Love next to JoKic would not be bad.

I do like the Nuggets acquisition of Trey Lyles for the future. IMO, he never got enough playing time with the Jazz.

I'm wondering if the Nuggets keep Mason Plumlee who they received for Nurkic. They even included a first round pick in the trade.

 

[Hoop Head]

I'm glad we're not in a situation like the 76'ers. Embiid can be signed to an extension this summer and apparently they're making it a priority to sign him to one. He could make anywhere from $100 million for 4 years to $130 for 5 years. That's a ton of money to shell out for someone that's only played in 31 games over the last 3 seasons. If he signs a max deal that could effect the market value of all rookies looking for extensions. I wouldn't be surprised if he got a max deal but how many team options can be placed in a contract and how soon could they put a team option in? He could kill their cap space for years to come if he gets hurt again.

There are a few players who have missed their rookie season because of injury in the past but I can't recall a player missing multiple seasons because of injuries. Teams should be protected somehow, maybe changing the way rookie contracts work so if a player misses an entire season due to injury before they ever play in the NBA then the team is able to extend their rookie contract an extra season. That would make it so they can't become restricted free agents until they've played in 4 seasons rather than it just being 4 seasons from when they were drafted.


https://clutchpoints.com/76ers-focused-on-signing-joel-embiid-to-extension-this-summer/

 

[95pro]

I'm glad we're not in a situation like the 76'ers. Embiid can be signed to an extension this summer and apparently they're making it a priority to sign him to one. He could make anywhere from $100 million for 4 years to $130 for 5 years. That's a ton of money to shell out for someone that's only played in 31 games over the last 3 seasons. If he signs a max deal that could effect the market value of all rookies looking for extensions. I wouldn't be surprised if he got a max deal but how many team options can be placed in a contract and how soon could they put a team option in? He could kill their cap space for years to come if he gets hurt again.

There are a few players who have missed their rookie season because of injury in the past but I can't recall a player missing multiple seasons because of injuries. Teams should be protected somehow, maybe changing the way rookie contracts work so if a player misses an entire season due to injury before they ever play in the NBA then the team is able to extend their rookie contract an extra season. That would make it so they can't become restricted free agents until they've played in 4 seasons rather than it just being 4 seasons from when they were drafted.


https://clutchpoints.com/76ers-focused-on-signing-joel-embiid-to-extension-this-summer/

I didn't realize it had been that long since he was drafted. Good points. He's the one exception though.