2016-17 Around the NBA

[Mainstreet]

I can't help but wonder if the Suns wanted Millsap so bad why didn't they just pay Randolph 24 million for two years. Neither makes sense to me but Randolph's stats are still good and he is much cheaper.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/randoza01.html

 

[Mainstreet]

The Celtics could end up keeping Crowder but who knows.

Jody Genessy @DJJazzyJody

People keep asking about the Hayward-Crowder sign-and-trade. Not much of an update, but a source tells me it's unclear if it will happen.

7/6/2017, 7:30:43 PM

 

[Cheesebeef]

So, the Clippers signed the best Euro player... a fancy passing PG.

If they stay healthy and that PG ends up decent, the Clippers might have made out like bandits trading Paul.

They finally got the 3 they've needed for years for Gallinari, a very good defensive PG with Beverly, a killer sixth man in Lou Williams (or possible starting 2).

That team all of a sudden is pretty deep if that PG ends up being decent, even while
Losing Paul, REddick and their sixth man who's name escapes me.

 

[Mainstreet]

Lots of money being thrown at Tim Hardaway Jr.

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn

Story with @Ianbegley: Restricted free agent Tim Hardaway Jr., has signed a 4-year, $71M offer sheet with New York.

From my perspective it seems excessive.

 

[Folster]

Boston is sending Avery Bradley and a 2019 2nd rounder to Detroit for Marcus Morris. Yet another wing for Boston.

Hayward, Tatum, Crowder, Brown, Morris

 

[Mainstreet]

Boston is sending Avery Bradley and a 2019 2nd rounder to Detroit for Marcus Morris. Yet another wing for Boston.

Hayward, Tatum, Crowder, Brown, Morris

This could mean Crowder is on the move.

 

[Mainstreet]

Here are the teams with cap space from a report yesterday.

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA

Went through some early cap estimates and here's who still has over $13.0 mil in cap space: ATL, CHI, DAL, IND, LAL, ORL, PHX, UTA.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Would have liked to pick up Bradley. We could use a defensive stopper pg type. I think the Celtics are really going to miss him.

 

[Ronin]

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn

Detroit is renouncing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, league source tells ESPN.

 

[Ronin]

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn

Assuming Washington matches on Otto Porter sheet, Brooklyn will be a strong contender in the pursuit of Caldwell-Pope, sources tell ESPN.
https://mobile.twitter.com/wojespn/status/883355470769127424

 

[Ronin]

Sam Amico @AmicoHoops

#Hawks have hired former Ohio State and #Cavs assistant Chris Jent as an assistant coach. #NBA

 

[Ronin]

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn

Sources: If Caldwell-Pope's willing to do a one-year balloon deal, the Los Angeles Lakers have significant interest in pursuing him.

 

[Ronin]

Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA

Hawks could open about $20M in cap room if they renounce THJ. They don't seem motivated to spend, but I might try to snag KCP.

 

[95pro]

Lots of money being thrown at Tim Hardaway Jr.



From my perspective it seems excessive.

I just now saw this on ESPN. holy crap

 

[Hoop Head]

Boston is sending Avery Bradley and a 2019 2nd rounder to Detroit for Marcus Morris. Yet another wing for Boston.

Hayward, Tatum, Crowder, Brown, Morris

I think Marcus Morris can play PF in the East, he did some with the Pistons. Depending on the lineup that Boston uses they can get away with it there also. Definitely think they'll miss Bradley though, he would have been a nice addition as a backup SG/PG who can play solid defense.

 

[Ronin]

Miami HEAT @MiamiHEAT

OFFICIAL: The Miami HEAT have traded Josh McRoberts, a 2023 2nd round draft pick & cash considerations to Dallas in exchange for AJ Hammons.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Boston is sending Avery Bradley and a 2019 2nd rounder to Detroit for Marcus Morris. Yet another wing for Boston.

Hayward, Tatum, Crowder, Brown, Morris

WTF?! Why get rid of Bradley for Morris?!

 

[Ronin]

David Aldridge @daldridgetnt

Wizards have withdrawn qualifying offer to RFA Bojan Bogdanovic, per source; he is now an unrestricted free agent.

 

[JCSunsfan]

WTF?! Why get rid of Bradley for Morris?!

Dump salary.

 

[GatorAZ]

Dump salary.

Also Bradley is a FA next year.

 

[Ronin]

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn

Indiana has emerged as a frontrunner to sign Bojan Bogdanovic, league sources tell ESPN.

 

[Ronin]

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn

Free agent Bojan Bogdanovic has agreed to a two-year, $21M deal with the Indiana Pacers, league source tells ESPN.

 

[Ronin]

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn

Sources: Clippers meeting with two free agent centers today: Willie Reed and Jeff Withey.

 

[hcsilla]

I can't believe how quiet the Suns are during free agency, which is not a bad thing at all, BTW. Phoenix is pretty much the only team that was literally not rumoured at all (except two mild ones regarding Alan Williams).

 

[Errntknght]

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn

Sources: Clippers meeting with two free agent centers today: Willie Reed and Jeff Withey.

Withey has been a good backup center for the Jazz, he doesn't play much behind Gofort but he's a surprisingly good rebounder and rim protector. 2.7 blocks/36, too. Plays within himself on offense. If Williams gets away we should check if Withey is still available.

Willie Reed is an up and coming young center... Miami must have some big plans for this year to let him get away or maybe his asking price is out of line.

Clippers are smart to be checking these two out.