NBA Off Season Thread

[Chaplin]

Uh oh. Nick Wiggins signs with Minnesota. Yes. The brother.

Some people cannot learn from the mistakes of others.

The advantage here is that we don't have to listen to people slam the Suns for signing him.

 

[elindholm]

The advantage here is that we don't have to listen to people slam the Suns for signing him.

Until he proves to suck, the Wolves cut him, and the Suns pick him up...

 

[JCSunsfan]

Until he proves to suck, the Wolves cut him, and the Suns pick him up...

 

[SO91]

https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/646064247600865280

If he clears waivers, do you try to sign him on a reasonable/cheap contract?

 

[overseascardfan]

https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/646064247600865280

If he clears waivers, do you try to sign him on a reasonable/cheap contract?

Not worth it IMO. No true position and he doesn't provide either the rebounding or defense we need.

 

[JCSunsfan]

https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/646064247600865280

If he clears waivers, do you try to sign him on a reasonable/cheap contract?

Word is that he already has a plan to go to Portland. Too bad, Keef for Bennett and Bjelica works. Bjelica would be the more desirable target.

 

[Catlover]

Word is that he already has a plan to go to Portland. Too bad, Keef for Bennett and Bjelica works. Bjelica would be the more desirable target.

I doubt he's available after his summer play.

 

[Joe Mama]

Can anyone think of a worse number one draft pick than Bennett, especially one where injuries have not been a major factor?

Joe

 

[elindholm]

Can anyone think of a worse number one draft pick than Bennett, especially one where injuries have not been a major factor?

He's probably the worst ever, but in fairness, it was considered a very weak draft, and no one else has exactly lit it up either. Of course there are some decent role players who were taken later, but when you pick #1, you're looking for someone with greater upside.

 

[SO91]

Can anyone think of a worse number one draft pick than Bennett, especially one where injuries have not been a major factor?

Joe

That was a pretty bad pick, and possibly worst ever, but I'd take a chance on him if he was available as a FA. I wouldn't give up picks or players for him in a trade, but if he gets waved why not? It's not as if we're loaded at the PF spot.

 

[Superbone]

Can anyone think of a worse number one draft pick than Bennett, especially one where injuries have not been a major factor?

Joe

Joe Barry Carroll and Kwame Brown come to mind.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Joe Barry Carroll and Kwame Brown come to mind.

Michael Olowakandi

 

[Phrazbit]

On Bennett's current pace he is significantly worse than those guys. Brown and the Kandiman played out their rookie deals, were sub-par players but starters nonetheless for multiple years. Bennett is getting axed from his rookie deal and couldn't crack the rotation his first 2 years of two of the league's worst teams.

 

[FArting]

Lakers sign Metta World Peace.

 

[Chaplin]

Lakers sign Metta World Peace.

LOL Most of the Laker fans I know here in LA are like, "WTF?"

 

[Folster]

Lakers sign Metta World Peace.

Next up is Lamar Odom.

 

[Mainstreet]

The Lakers better hope D'Angelo Russell is the real deal. I'm not sure what the Lakers were thinking in signing Metta World Peace unless they view him as a stabilizing influence. Did I just say that?

 

[JCSunsfan]

On Bennett's current pace he is significantly worse than those guys. Brown and the Kandiman played out their rookie deals, were sub-par players but starters nonetheless for multiple years. Bennett is getting axed from his rookie deal and couldn't crack the rotation his first 2 years of two of the league's worst teams.

Does Bennett really have a "pace" yet? He hasn't been healthy enough even to have a look.

But in his defense I doubt even he expected to be the number 1 overall pick.

 

[Phrazbit]

Does Bennett really have a "pace" yet? He hasn't been healthy enough even to have a look.

But in his defense I doubt even he expected to be the number 1 overall pick.

He had shoulder surgery back in May of 2013, once he came back I never got the impression he was playing hurt, or not getting much PT because he was hurt, its just that he was terrible.

And even if he was banged up, countless bad players get hurt and still get to ride out their contracts, you've got to be exceptionally bad to get dumped from your rookie deal.

 

[sunsfan88]

Next up is Lamar Odom.

I hear Bynum's still available as well.

 

[Ronin]

Another injury for Derrick Rose

http://espn.go.com/chicago/nba/stor...ulls-suffers-orbital-fracture-undergo-surgery

 

[Cheesebeef]

Another injury for Derrick Rose

Mr. Glass strikes again!

 

[Phrazbit]

Another injury for Derrick Rose

He is already in mid-season form!

 

[sunsfan88]

I think Derrick Rose has bigger things to worry about than his injury. After a woman accused him and friends of raping her together, he came out today and said that the woman consented to having *********.

He says that the reason she is claiming rape is because she wants to get reimbursed for a sex toy that was used during the event.

No I'm not making this up

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...e-says-woman-consented-to-group-sex/73064744/

 

[Ronin]

Mr. Glass strikes again!

He is already in mid-season form!

Crazy.

SportsCenter ‏@SportsCenter 4h4 hours ago
Derrick Rose games missed over last 5 seasons:

•2014-15 31
•2013-14 72
•2012-13 82
•2011-12 27
•2010-11 1