2024-2025 Around the NBA Thread

[Russ Smith]

The cool thing IMO is that the Nets are getting all the ex Villanova players in the NBA together on one team.

 

[Russ Smith]

Knicks just need to get Jay Wright to come coach his players. They have Brunson, DiVincenzo, Hart, and Bridges now. Wow!

Yep pretty cool it's a Nova reunion

 

[Proximo]

I love Mikal. Good grief, I still can’t bear to take his mug off my avatar which has been there since he was drafted. But the Knicks WAY overpaid for Mikal. That’s what teams do when they are taking what they believe is the last step.

I would love to have Mikal and Cam still here. But I am not going to have a lot of extra regrets because New York overpaid so much for him.

I don't think they did.

The Villanova connection and their history as champions should not be underestimated. His value to that team is higher than with any other.

 

[Hoop Head]

I don't think they did.

The Villanova connection and their history as champions should not be underestimated. His value to that team is higher than with any other.

I think they overpaid a little because the Nets didn't want to trade with a local rival unless they got the best deal available and the Knicks made sure theirs was the best offer on the table. It'd been almost 50 years since the Nets and Knicks had made a trade with each other.

 

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

I mean I think the knicks over paid for a third banana. I do not like that trade for the knicks.

I did love the jrue Holliday signing for the Boston Celtics last year. So I’ll take my victory laps where I can get them.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I mean I think the knicks over payed for a third banana. I do not like that trade for the knicks.

I did love the jrue Holliday signing for the Boston Celtics last year. So I’ll take my victory laps where I can get them.

They may have overpaid, but I think the Knicks had extra firsts over that span as well, so they may have dealing with house money to an extent in that trade.

 

[Cheesebeef]

They may have overpaid, but I think the Knicks had extra firsts over that span as well, so they may have dealing with house money to an extent in that trade.

That’s true. They do apparently still have a couple first rounders in the next three years so they may not be done dealing.

 

[Dr dumas]

I actually think this move makes NY a ton better. They also are getting a guy who never misses games which was a huge issue for NY this post season.

 

[Mainstreet]

OG Annunoby plans to sign a 5 year $212.5 million contract to return to the Knicks.

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[Superbone]

OG Annunoby plans to sign a 5 year $212.5 million contract to return to the Knicks.

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And in spite of all of that and Bridges:

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[Proximo]

OG Annunoby plans to sign a 5 year $212.5 million contract to return to the Knicks.

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WOW that seems like a lot. I still can't get used to these new contracts, especially for a guy who is not even an all star level player.

 

[Mainstreet]

And in spite of all of that and Bridges:

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That's some serious talent, although the Knicks will likely lose Hartenstein. The Suns GM might need some tips on where to spend money.

The Knicks are preparing to compete with the Celtics and will need their wing players.

Just think if the Suns had kept Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson, although Cam may get traded by the Nets to help complete their rebuild.

 

[Mainstreet]

WOW that seems like a lot. I still can't get used to these new contracts, especially for a guy who is not even an all star level player.

Yeah, but I like the Knicks roster better, especially for the money.

 

[Russ Smith]

I hate all these fake sites that look real. Woke up to the stunning news the Warriors had agreed in principle to trade for Paul George. Then I read the "article" it says the Warriors send Chris Paul, GP2, Kevon Looney and a 2026 first round pick to the Clips for PG. That can't be right no way that's enough to get him unless they are going into full rebuild mode and want expiring contracts? Do a little research and it's completely made up the site is based in the Philippines.

 

[JCSunsfan]

I mean I think the knicks over paid for a third banana. I do not like that trade for the knicks.

I did love the jrue Holliday signing for the Boston Celtics last year. So I’ll take my victory laps where I can get them.

Wish we could trade Beal for Jrue.

 

[GatorAZ]

That’s quite a line lol.
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[Joe Mama]

"His Ayton history". That's great. Still hurts though

 

[Cheesebeef]

That’s quite a line lol.
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“Despite his well, Ayton history…” LOL.

 

[Ronin]

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[Joe Mama]

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Interesting. I thought putting McDaniels on Booker instead of KD was the single most important thing they did in that first round series. for the most part they did the same thing against Denver on Murray

 

[Suns_fan69]

Interesting. I thought putting McDaniels on Booker instead of KD was the single most important thing they did in that first round series. for the most part they did the same thing against Denver on Murray

That was Jaden on Minnesota, this is Jalen from Toronto.

 

[Joe Mama]

That was Jaden on Minnesota, this is Jalen from Toronto.

doy

 

[GatorAZ]

And we sink lower on the totem pole:
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[Phrazbit]

And we sink lower on the totem pole:
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I dunno. The Hawks certainly didn't improve by adding him.

Murray seems to be a bit of a pain in the ass and that team already is rather high on drama.