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I used to think that he would have fit nicely next to Booker.
 

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Dallas traded Hardaway Jr. to make room to sign another player if I understand the reports correctly. they would have to choose between signing Jones Jr. with that money or go after a player of Klay Thompson's level. If they can't land a deal with Jones Jr. quickly I imagine he will be gone.
 

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NBA teams can begin negotiations with all upcoming free agents starting today beginning at 6 pm Eastern Time, which I believe would be 3 pm Arizona time.

Maybe we get an idea who the Suns want to fill out their roster.

Signing free agents begins July 6th.
 

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NBA teams can begin negotiations with all upcoming free agents starting today beginning at 6 pm Eastern Time, which I believe would be 3 pm Arizona time.

Maybe we get an idea who the Suns want to fill out their roster.

Signing free agents begins July 6th.
I hope the Suns are VERY VERY active because they have some work to do.
 

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Warriors announced Klay isn’t returning. They’re exploring sign and trade deals. They also waived Chris Paul. Wonder if there’s any chance he’s be willing to come back and if they can make the money work.
 

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Chris Paul coming back might be our best option. A guard rotation of Paul, Beal, Book, and Allen, and Okogie is not bad. I would rather have a younger player but Paul at 18 minutes a game might be workable.
 

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Chris Paul coming back might be our best option. A guard rotation of Paul, Beal, Book, and Allen, and Okogie is not bad. I would rather have a younger player but Paul at 18 minutes a game might be workable.
Gambo nixed that idea. That must be coming from the FO not having interest or Paul not having interest. You never know though. If nobody else wants him that might be possible but I don't want to depend on him for more than 10 to 12 minutes a night. We still need another PG.
 

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Gambo nixed that idea. That must be coming from the FO not having interest or Paul not having interest. You never know though. If nobody else wants him that might be possible but I don't want to depend on him for more than 10 to 12 minutes a night. We still need another PG.
When did Gambo nix it?
 

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Gambo nixed that idea. That must be coming from the FO not having interest or Paul not having interest. You never know though. If nobody else wants him that might be possible but I don't want to depend on him at all. We still need another PG.
I saw a blurb last week that both LA teams were interested in CP3 if GS let him go so if true, I can't see him being interested in looking elsewhere.
 

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Fills a huge need, plays with fire, displays leadership...

If he wanted to come back we'd be crazy not to take him, he is worlds better than anyone else we have a chance at, even at his age.

However, I'd be surprised if he doesn't end up with the Clippers.
 

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Good god, what a horrendous contract. The Bulls, a franchise that should be a destination, seemingly always spend waaaaaay too much to keep their own mediocre players.
 

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KCP goes to the Magic for 3 years & $66 million.
 

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Harden stays with the Clips on a 2 years, 35 million deal.

The Clips being unwilling to sign George to a max extension, while still giving money to Harden makes me think that they're probably going to blow it up within a year or 2.
 

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I'm glad Jonas Jonas Valanciunas will play in the East.

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Fills a huge need, plays with fire, displays leadership...

If he wanted to come back we'd be crazy not to take him, he is worlds better than anyone else we have a chance at, even at his age.

However, I'd be surprised if he doesn't end up with the Clippers.
Nope, he’s shot. Much rather develop a rookie.
 

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Clippers get Derrick Jones, Jr. Not really a replacement for George but it's something...

 

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Clipper sign Kevin Porter Jr.

Gross.

They're gradually becoming a franchise I really despise.
 

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The Thunder have improved their team with the addition of Caruso and Hartenstein while keeping their boatload of assets.

This is what the Suns will have to face, good young teams on their way up.

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