The 2018-2019 Around the NBA thread

[AzStevenCal]

Okay. Drafting White is now officially back on the agenda.

Ha. But don't let me talk you into anything Coby related, he has potential but drafting him would be more than a little worrisome. I wouldn't hate the pick as much if we hadn't wasted the 4 and the 8 on two other high risk players but since that's recent history, I'd lean towards a mostly developed player with a fairly clean injury history.

 

[Mainstreet]

Ha. But don't let me talk you into anything Coby related, he has potential but drafting him would be more than a little worrisome. I wouldn't hate the pick as much if we hadn't wasted the 4 and the 8 on two other high risk players but since that's recent history, I'd lean towards a mostly developed player with a fairly clean injury history.

I'm only putting White back on the table after I briefly removed him.

I understand going for a more developed player but I don't think there are many sure things outside of Zion and perhaps Morant in this draft.

If the Suns think they can eventually develop him into a starting point guard I'd be fine with the pick but there a number of draft candidates I like as much... especially if the Suns can move back in the draft.

 

[Mainstreet]

Damian Lillard has won the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award.

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[Yuma]

Damian Lillard has won the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award.

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Is this the award that J Crossover was reigning recipient of when we signed him to play with us?

 

[Mainstreet]

Is this the award that J Crossover was reigning recipient of when we signed him to play with us?

I don't know without looking it up. Crawford has won Sixth man awards.

 

[GatorAZ]

AD wants to be in LA and Rich Paul is doing everything in his power to get his clients wish. It is respectable in a sick kind of way.

 

[Ronin]

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[Hoop Head]

This is best argument I've heard for not drafting White.

White isn't repped by Paul, Corey Joseph is repped by Paul. That's who I was talking about, re-read my post. I edited it so it says Joseph instead of "he", hopefully that makes it clear I meant Joseph as a signing if we drafted White. Joseph has been a backup almost his whole career so signing him to play that role should be possible but with Paul repping him I doubt he'll be seeking backup money.

 

[Cheesebeef]

If the Nets add Kyrie, they might look at Tobias Harris as well.

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/254171/Tobias-Harris-Nets-Have-Mutual-Interest

man... talk about dooming yourself to 50 and fade forever with that combo.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Yeah if I’m the Celtics I appreciate the frankness. But I don’t appreciate you calling us out publicly as an undesirable destination. At what point do teams just say, “hey there are other players Paul doesn’t rep. Let’s sign those.”

What’s paul’s Longevity once Lebron is removed far enough from the game to lose sway with the league?

Depends on how successful this is.

 

[Phrazbit]

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"... has underwent..."

Somewhere Shams' journalism teacher is in serious pain.

 

[Yuma]

"... has underwent..."

Somewhere Shams' journalism teacher is in serious pain.

Grammar Nazi!

 

[Mainstreet]

man... talk about dooming yourself to 50 and fade forever with that combo.

I've always been a Tobias Harris fan but I think you are right in combination with Kyrie.

 

[Mainstreet]

White isn't repped by Paul, Corey Joseph is repped by Paul. That's who I was talking about, re-read my post. I edited it so it says Joseph instead of "he", hopefully that makes it clear I meant Joseph as a signing if we drafted White. Joseph has been a backup almost his whole career so signing him to play that role should be possible but with Paul repping him I doubt he'll be seeking backup money.

It's all good. I understand what you are saying.

 

[GatorAZ]

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[Finito]

Rich Paul ain’t the first agent people hated. It’s a dirty dirty business

 

[Mainstreet]

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I want Jerry Maguire.

 

[Folster]

I bet NOLA was told no trade until the Finals is over. The NBA doesn't want a trade to overshadow the pinnacle of the season.

 

[Yuma]

I bet NOLA was told no trade until the Finals is over. The NBA doesn't want a trade to overshadow the pinnacle of the season.

Maybe Friday? I can't see them waiting if this goes to game 7.

 

[elindholm]

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Okay, that's it, I'm officially old.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Okay, that's it, I'm officially old.

Were you at least able to identify the language?

 

[Yuma]

Were you at least able to identify the language?

LMAO!

 

[95pro]

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LeBron could atleast reference The Game

 

[Mainstreet]

I bet NOLA was told no trade until the Finals is over. The NBA doesn't want a trade to overshadow the pinnacle of the season.

I don't know if I can wait until Sunday. The silence is deafening.

 

[Yuma]

I don't know if I can wait until Sunday. The silence is deafening.

I just read a Forbes article on this trade and it may drag out. The Celtics seemingly are offering less than the Lakers, and both teams offers are underwhelming to NO. There is talk they may just have AD play out his last year than accept what's being offered. This is starting to get ugly.