2015 NBA Official OFFSEASON Thread

[Kawhitstorm]

I think Gerald Green signed there mainly because of Goran Dragic. I haven't seen anyone really bring up that point. Wasn't Gerald's best year in the NBA the 2014 season when Dragic was the main PG in Phoenix, if so, that makes sense to me on why he signed for the minimum there. If he plays well again, this could really set him up for a bigger contract next off-season. I think he's probably comfortable playing with Dragic. Also, if Riley can team him to play decent defense, then he really could be up for a much bigger pay day next off-season.

The other bonus would be that if Wade needs time/games off, then he'd get even more court time. Seems like a pretty good deal for him even though it's the minimum salary wise, everything else seems like a good fit for him there.

Gerald Green isn't a guy that primarily scores off assists, he's a gunner that will shake & bake then let it fly ala Nick Young.

[Kawhitstorm]

Yeah they could either be really great, or incredibly mediocre. Wade's health is a huge question mark. Bosh will be coming back from blood clots in his lungs and there's no telling how that will affect him going forward. I'm not sure if Whiteside's play year was a fluke, or if he's legitimately that good. McRoberts was pretty solid in Charlotte a year ago, but he missed basically all of last year. Don't know if Gerald Green will play like he did last year, or closer to his 2014 level.

If things go their way, they could be the 2nd seed in the East. If not, they could be really underwhelming given what their roster looks like on paper.

They are like the 2014-15 Bulls who had a lot of question marks going into the season but were considered a threat to the Cavs.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

So Presti is willing to sign Kanter to a max contract but he wasn't willing to sign James Harden to a max contract? :lmao

Most overrated GM is NBA history.
If it weren't for the Grizzlies the Thunder wouldn't even have drafted Harden. They really wanted Thabeet.

[Spurs9]

Heat have built a nice team so far in the east.

[tholdren]

You have to give him credit though...that team is looking pretty solid now.

Dragic/Chalmers
Wade/Winslow
Deng/Gerald Green
Bosh/McRoberts
Whiteside/Amar'e

Not gonna call them contenders or anything, but considering they just lost LeBron a year ago, they've recovered pretty well.

They are contenders in the East...

Why don't Spurs sign Bargnani for the min?

[kobyz]

Deron Williams to Dallas for 5 million a season, it means that if Tim Duncan have taken a pay cut to the minimum we could have sign Deron...

[AFBlue]

Deron Williams to Dallas for 5 million a season, it means that if Tim Duncan have taken a pay cut to the minimum we could have sign Deron...

Selfish prick

[tatteredprince]

this is nice

so the Heat can compete with the Cavs somewhat

[tatteredprince]

i think the Heat can give the Cavs a run for their money

[tatteredprince]

an upgraded Haws (with Splitter) and Bucks (with Monroe) can also compete with the Cavs i think

[tatteredprince]

good job by Riley, showing he still got it

[SpursFan86]

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Wow that sucks. 2 foot surgeries going to cause him to miss his first two NBA seasons...not looking too good for Embiid.

[tatteredprince]

if you are in facebook, please join us:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/spurshoops/

[BatManu20]

Joel Embiid looking like the next Oden.

[Robz4000]

Joel Embiid looking like the next Oden.

Oden's at least played 80+ NBA games. Embiid might not ever play one.

[spursparker9]

:lol 76ers can continue their tanking streak

[Kawhitstorm]

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Wow that sucks. 2 foot surgeries going to cause him to miss his first two NBA seasons...not looking too good for Embiid.

That's what happens who you sign players after they FAIL a physical: Elton Brand, Bynum, Embiid

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)Minnesota is nearing agreement on a trade to send Chase Budinger to the Indiana Pacers, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.


Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)As part of the Budinger deal, Indiana will send forward Damjan Rudez to Minnesota, league sources said. Deal should be finalized today.

[SpursFan86]

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Man, Sacramento has just had an absolutely laughable offseason :lol

[spursistan]

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[spurraider21]

^^Oh, I agree, I wasn't criticizing him..

That team is stacked, on paper..too bad Wade will miss 30 games and Deng is a terrible fit on a team trying to win a title:lol..

Their bench looks surprisingly good, too..wouldn't be surprised if they climb in the top 3..

The East finally had a good off-season with the Hornets, Pacers, Heat, Bucks and Knicks all improving on paper(no teams noticeably declined, too IIRC)..maybe it won't be as atrocious as usual..
how did the pacers improve, tbh? i cant even name their starting 5

George Hill, Monta Ellis, Paul George.... who else? Jordan Hill?? :lol

[timvp]

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Wilson Chandler makes more than Danny Green :lol

[SpursFan86]

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That Danny Green contract just keeps looking better and better...god damn :lol

[timvp]

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Man, Sacramento has just had an absolutely laughable offseason :lol

Who was it that used to argue with me saying Bustnani wasn't overrated and overpaid? :lol

[spursistan]

Wilson Chandler makes more than Danny Green :lol
DG is Spurs off season MVP. He literally left 20 millions on the table...Didn't even bother to talk to the teams where he could have gotten it (Detroit/Mavs..)..We can't be more grateful to him for letting the whole plan happen, tbh

[tholdren]

Who was it that used to argue with me saying Bustnani wasn't overrated and overpaid? :lol
same who said splitter was a steal id assume

[NickiRasgo]

Dorell Wright for another backup wing?

[HarlemHeat37]

Wow, Wilson Chandler is on the decline, too, what a strange decision..

[HarlemHeat37]

how did the pacers improve, tbh? i cant even name their starting 5

George Hill, Monta Ellis, Paul George.... who else? Jordan Hill?? :lol

Adding Paul George and Monta Ellis isn't improving your team?

[spursistan]

^ you have Indiana making the PO? The only surefire team that will not make it back is Boston..I have Heat as a lock to get back. Probably the Nets will fall down too but Indy still have to compete with Detroit who are not going to start as ugly as they did last season..

[timtonymanu]

Indiana nearly made the playoffs last season with a worse roster. It shouldn't be surprising or unrealistic for them to be a playoff contender next season.

[FlAVaK]

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European 7-footer Tibor Pleiss is finalizing a three-year, nearly $10 million agreement with the Utah Jazz, league sources told Yahoo Sports.

Pleiss, 25, has been one of the top centers in the Spanish ACB league and is only awaiting the completion of paperwork on the agreed-upon buyout with his Barcelona contract in order to sign with the Jazz early next week, league sources said. Pleiss, a German, was the 31st overall pick of the 2010 NBA draft before his rights were traded three times, ultimately to the Jazz as part of the Enes Kanter trade in February. Pleiss has developed into one of Europe's better center prospects and is considered one of the best passing big men in the world. Oklahoma City Thunder officials tried to bring Pleiss to the NBA a year ago, but his buyout in the Spanish ACB League was still too prohibitive. Pleiss will join a strong and deep Jazz frontcourt, including 7-foot-3 Rudy Gobert and power forward Derrick Favors.

Congrats Tibor :toast

Jazz frontline gets even bigger, but from all I have seen from him, he is pretty soft. No chance against BOBAN :ihit

[BatManu20]

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[cd98]

Looks like Austin Rivers is back to Clippers. That's gotta be a nepotism signing.

[Nathan89]

Looks like Austin Rivers is back to Clippers. That's gotta be a nepotism signing.

To be fair he outplayed our starter.

[RD2191]

To be fair he outplayed our starter.
And our backup, Mills. I'm going to miss cojo, tbh.

[Holden_Caulfield]

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what time is the deadline, hoping they match :lol

[SpursFan86]

David Aldridge reported that OKC was going to match the offer sheet, and Presti has been saying they will all along. I'd be pretty surprised if they end up letting him go.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Eh. I think it was the Spurs a couple of years ago who waited until the last possible minute to match an rfa offer. Preston is just following the playbook.

[SpursFan86]

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[Mr. Body]

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His play turned the series against the Spurs and he was doing well against the Rox until his whole team shat the bed.

[SpursFan86]

Eh. I think it was the Spurs a couple of years ago who waited until the last possible minute to match an rfa offer. Preston is just following the playbook.

Yeah I think that's what they'll do. Portland sort of screwed them over by giving him that deal in the first place, so it's only natural that OKC will fuck with them back and wait until the last second before matching.

[ironman2886]

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Good signing for Rockets. He's a forgettable player, but he can hit the three. Would have been a good pickup for Spurs.

[ceperez]

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There's just something wrong with the way OKC is recruiting when they can't get old veterans into the team for next to nothing.

OKC core of Durant, Westbrook and Ibaka surely can win you the championship given the right pieces.

[szkorhetz]

Good signing for Rockets. He's a forgettable player, but he can hit the three. Would have been a good pickup for Spurs.
Will fit with the rockets well.

[ace3g]

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
(https://twitter.com/BrooklynNets)#Nets (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Nets) have reached an agreement in principle with free agent F/C Andrea Bargnani, GM Billy King announced today.

[raybies]

"Almost had to play in Sacramento."
*deep sigh of relief

[ace3g]

another player that could have been had for a 2nd rounder:

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)Orlando is trading forward Moe Harkless to Portland for a future second-round pick, league source tells Yahoo Sports.

[DPG21920]

Wow - dumped Moe for a 2nd rounder? Interesting.

[SpursFan86]

Damn, has his stock fallen that much? I haven't really followed him much, but that seems like a pretty terrible return for Harkless.

[Mugen]

Bargs for the minimum.

[loveforthegame]

Great trade for Portland. Damn.

[HarlemHeat37]

^ you have Indiana making the PO? The only surefire team that will not make it back is Boston..I have Heat as a lock to get back. Probably the Nets will fall down too but Indy still have to compete with Detroit who are not going to start as ugly as they did last season..

If George is anywhere near the same player, ya, I think they get in..

In no order, I expect Cleveland, Atlanta, Miami, Washington, Chicago, Indiana, Milwaukee and Toronto to get in..I think it'll be competitive, though, I could see Charlotte and Detroit getting in, as well..

I think the Bulls are going to be worse than people think, though, and I wouldn't be completely surprised if they implode..

[HarlemHeat37]

Harkless is an overrated prospect, but ya, it's a nice risk for Portland..

They are going to be bad this year(bottom 3 in the conference), but I like their off-season, overall..they are trying out a bunch of young players with upside and seeing what they have in them, rather than trying to compete for a playoff spot by signing/acquiring veterans that have peaked or are on the decline(like Sacramento and the Lakers, for instance)..

[DPG21920]

If George is anywhere near the same player, ya, I think they get in..

In no order, I expect Cleveland, Atlanta, Miami, Washington, Chicago, Indiana, Milwaukee and Toronto to get in..I think it'll be competitive, though, I could see Charlotte and Detroit getting in, as well..

I think the Bulls are going to be worse than people think, though, and I wouldn't be completely surprised if they implode..

Bulls w/ the early new coach lift per par..

[HarlemHeat37]

Bulls w/ the early new coach lift per par..

I know that's the case when a coach gets fired in-season, but does it still occur when the coach gets fired during the off-season?..

[DPG21920]

I know that's the case when a coach gets fired in-season, but does it still occur when the coach gets fired during the off-season?..

I wouldn't be surprised. Thibs is such a demanding voice that I can see guys being pretty re-energized.

[HarlemHeat37]

I wouldn't be surprised. Thibs is such a demanding voice that I can see guys being pretty re-energized.

Maybe, but I think they have by far the most overrated roster in the league, I've been saying it for years..the Bulls and Clippers are perennially overrated due to the names on their rosters, tbh..

Bulls are a very poorly built team..they're still relying on an average PG to be their star(when Butler is better than him, easily) and he can't play off the ball, their best big man is a horrible defender(Gasol), their best defensive big can't play offense anymore(Noah), Noah and Gasol can't play together, they don't have any perimeter defense now that Butler has to exert way more energy on offense, limited bench, etc..

People look at the names on their roster and act like Rose, Gasol and Noah are anywhere near the same players they once were:lol..

[DPG21920]

They are overrated, but won because of their defensive system and the fact they are in the East. They aren't really that good at all. Wouldn't be surprised, like you said, if they struggle. But I still have them being more energized next year and still making the playoffs unless things go really bad.

[HarlemHeat37]

I think they'll get in, too, but as a 6-7 seed IMO..

East look more interesting, at least, with Miami's roster(if everything goes right) and I'm interested in seeing how the Bucks look with Monroe(they should be able to mask his defense with all the athletes around him)..if they had a different PG than Carter-Williams' scrubby ass, they could be a tough team..

[SpursFan86]

If George is anywhere near the same player, ya, I think they get in..

In no order, I expect Cleveland, Atlanta, Miami, Washington, Chicago, Indiana, Milwaukee and Toronto to get in..I think it'll be competitive, though, I could see Charlotte and Detroit getting in, as well..

I think the Bulls are going to be worse than people think, though, and I wouldn't be completely surprised if they implode..

What about Boston? They won 40 games last year, and they have a young roster that is bound to experience internal improvement. They kept everyone except for Bass, and added Amir Johnson and David Lee (he's not great, but he can be a solid role player still). I'm really high on Brad Stevens and think he's already a top 5ish coach in the league. They had one of the best records in the league post all-star break after adding Isaiah Thomas.

I think they might be my favorites for that 8th seed IMO.

[look_at_g_shred]

I think they'll get in, too, but as a 6-7 seed IMO..

East look more interesting, at least, with Miami's roster(if everything goes right) and I'm interested in seeing how the Bucks look with Monroe(they should be able to mask his defense with all the athletes around him)..if they had a different PG than Carter-Williams' scrubby ass, they could be a tough team..
I think MCW is better than most think. Natural PG IMHO. Although, I will admit he can work on his jumpshot. But if he adds that 15 footer to his arsenal, watch out!

[HarlemHeat37]

What about Boston? They won 40 games last year, and they have a young roster that is bound to experience internal improvement. They kept everyone except for Bass, and added Amir Johnson and David Lee (he's not great, but he can be a solid role player still). I'm really high on Brad Stevens and think he's already a top 5ish coach in the league. They had one of the best records in the league post all-star break after adding Isaiah Thomas.

I think they might be my favorites for that 8th seed IMO.

Ya, I forgot about them, and I agree about Stevens..

[BatManu20]

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[SpursFan86]

Man...$70 million for Kanter :lol God damn :lol Well, he is young...maybe he can grow to become simply a bad defender rather than one of the worst defenders in the league.

OKC was really in a shitty situation though. They match, and everyone says they overpaid. They let him walk, and everyone calls their FO cheap.

[BatManu20]

:lol

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[Robz4000]

Damn, Bill Simmons with no regard for human life...

[Marcus Bryant]

A true Masshole.

[ceperez]

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I guess OKC FO is dumber than I thought. $17+ m/year for Kanter????

[spursistan]

:lol

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Anybody got already weird vibes about Stan Van gundy turning into the next DOC THE GM? I love Baynsie, but there is no way he's worth $6.6m per-year even in this market..I mean for what? dude just got posterized out of the rotation..Overpaying in a small market should have a logic, too..

[BatManu20]

:cry

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[timtonymanu]

I like Baynes, but I'll get over it. Especially knowing his alternate is West and Boban

[timvp]

:lol

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BS going HAM.

True, though :lol

[timvp]

Bargs for the minimum.

Still overpaid, tbh.








Where's that Bustnani supporter?

[spursistan]

Not sure why Bill Simmons didn't throw Wes Matthews 4/70 deal with that list? :lol pulling dem punches because he's buddy with Cuban?

[SpursFan86]

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Shit still gets me every time :lol

[K...]

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Shit still gets me every time :lol

Isn't he playing the pass to Manu? I mean lazy and out of position but still...

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)Free agent forward Luc Mbah a Moute progressing on a deal with the Sacramento Kings, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

[palangi]

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Shit still gets me every time :lol
That is the funniest thing I've seen in a while. How is that dude getting paid to play basketball?

[Mr. Body]

Isn't he playing the pass to Manu? I mean lazy and out of position but still...

He's doing what little kids do, I think, when watching people play video games, moving as the characters move and jumping when they jump.

[SpursFan86]

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[sasffl]

No spot for Deshaun Thomas from Spurs. Neither the other teams

[ace3g]

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
(https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)Free agent Jameer Nelson has an agreement in principle on a new three-year contract with the Denver Nuggets, league sources tell RealGM.

[AFBlue]

He's doing what little kids do, I think, when watching people play video games, moving as the characters move and jumping when they jump.

Why you gotta call me out like that?

[AFBlue]

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Spurs still own his rights IIRC. Since he's not with the SL, I assume they don't have an interest in bringing him stateside. Does that mean he'll be traded for a highly protected second rounder?

[kobyz]

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Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine · 58m58 minutes ago
ESPN sources say Jameer Nelson has landed three-year, $13.5M from Denver, while Jokic (2014 second-rounder) gets four-year deal worth $5.5M

[BillMc]

Can we expect anything to happen today? Any signings of the guys who have verbally agreed? With such a fantastic off season, I'm now addicted and need my daily Spurs news fixx.

[ace3g]

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
(https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)Brooklyn has traded guard Steve Blake to Detroit for Quincy Miller, with the Nets likely releasing Miller, league sources tell RealGM.

[Robz4000]

Damn, Steve Blake getting passed around like the prison bitch this offseason...

[Mr. Body]

Totally missed that Blake was on Brooklyn.

[Seventyniner]

Damn, Steve Blake getting passed around like the prison bitch this offseason...

Him and Luke Ridnour.

[outmap]

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
(https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)Brooklyn has traded guard Steve Blake to Detroit for Quincy Miller, with the Nets likely releasing Miller, league sources tell RealGM.



Man, what happened to this kid (Miller)?! Good player when he was in highschool. He still young though, has the potential to be a good defensive, long 3 (best case, Greek Freak; worst case, Luc Mbah A Moute.)

[SpursFan86]

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[palangi]

Man, what happened to this kid (Miller)?! Good player when he was in highschool. He still young though, has the potential to be a good defensive, long 3 (best case, Greek Freak; worst case, Luc Mbah A Moute.)
I'd really like to see us pick miller up if he does get released. Would fit in with our other signings. Young kid with playing experience. He can shoot the ball too. And at 6'9" brings great size and length to the position.

[Bruno]

Deshaun Thomas has had a relatively good season in Europe but nothing great. Spurs still have a player with the same physical flaws but a higher upside with Kyle Anderson so I don't really see the point in adding him.
However, Thomas has played Spurs' game by staying overseas 2 years so I have nothing against Spurs playing it nice with him by either renounce to his rights or letting other NBA teams that they can have him for the usual top55 protected second round pick.

[NASpurs]

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[Dex]

Can we expect anything to happen today? Any signings of the guys who have verbally agreed? With such a fantastic off season, I'm now addicted and need my daily Spurs news fixx.

Considering the Spurs only have like one spot left and that will probably end up going to Bonner :lol it might be time to pull out the old 2014 Finals highlights...and maybe some more LMA highlights. :hungry:

[BillMc]

Considering the Spurs only have like one spot left and that will probably end up going to Bonner :lol it might be time to pull out the old 2014 Finals highlights...and maybe some more LMA highlights. :hungry:
:lol:toast

You're absolutely right. I have to dig into the past a bit since the offseason has slowed after a great start. As for highights, I like to watch Game 6 against OKC:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNGkYsMYKhE

And for LMA/Timmy:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xs627c3LWw

(Though this loss kept us from the #2 spot this year. :bang

[BatManu20]

Yessir!

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[BillMc]

Yessir!

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:toast

Does Danny's signing mean that Bobi has already signed? (Since Bobi wasn't minimum or a Bird Rights FA, he'd have to sign before Danny, I think)

[BatManu20]

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[Texas_Ranger]

^^
Tony Parker can ralax now.

[kobyz]

^^ more like Kawhi...

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Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA · 55m55 minutes ago
Detroit has signed 38th overall pick Darrun Hilliard to a three-year deal, league source tells Yahoo. Hilliard is a guard out of Villanova.

[ducks]

Michele Roberts, Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association, issued a statement today in response to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's assertion that several teams were still losing money despite salary givebacks from players after the 2011 lockout, and enhanced revenue sharing among teams. She said the union would not negotiate "the finer points" of their discussions with the league about revenues in public.

However, she included several bullet points in the statement concerning revenues:

"Under the CBA, we do not have a gross compensation system. The players 50% share is calculated net of a substantial amount of expenses and deductions.

New and renovated arenas around the league have proven to be revenue drivers, profit centers, and franchise valuation boosters. That has been the case over the past few years in Orlando, Brooklyn, and New York, to name a few. In some instances, owners receive arena revenues that are not included in BRI. Many teams also receive generous arena subsides, loans and other incentives from state and local governments as part of their arena deals.

Virtually every business metric demonstrates that our business is healthy. Gate receipts, merchandise sales and TV ratings are all at an all-time high. Franchise values have risen exponentially in recent years, and the NBA has enjoyed high single digit revenue growth since 2010-11."


http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sn3d2a

[ace3g]

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Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
(https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)Smith, Clippers finalizing terms on deal in Los Angeles. Bottom line: Josh Smith has chosen a winning and defined role on title contender.

[Shipupi]

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[TheGoldStandard]

Can't wait to see josh smith jack up those 3s

[silverblackfan]

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Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
(https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)Smith, Clippers finalizing terms on deal in Los Angeles. Bottom line: Josh Smith has chosen a winning and defined role on title contender.

Holy crap! The Spurs have started a West coast arms race.

[Plum Island]

Michele Roberts, Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association, issued a statement today in response to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's assertion that several teams were still losing money despite salary givebacks from players after the 2011 lockout, and enhanced revenue sharing among teams. She said the union would not negotiate "the finer points" of their discussions with the league about revenues in public.

However, she included several bullet points in the statement concerning revenues:

"Under the CBA, we do not have a gross compensation system. The players 50% share is calculated net of a substantial amount of expenses and deductions.

New and renovated arenas around the league have proven to be revenue drivers, profit centers, and franchise valuation boosters. That has been the case over the past few years in Orlando, Brooklyn, and New York, to name a few. In some instances, owners receive arena revenues that are not included in BRI. Many teams also receive generous arena subsides, loans and other incentives from state and local governments as part of their arena deals.

Virtually every business metric demonstrates that our business is healthy. Gate receipts, merchandise sales and TV ratings are all at an all-time high. Franchise values have risen exponentially in recent years, and the NBA has enjoyed high single digit revenue growth since 2010-11."


http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sn3d2a

Michele Roberts is going to be a formidable presence during the next CBA negotiations. That woman has all her ducks in a row and her gaze bears a lethality that shows her nature.
Who was that simpleton in charge for the PU last time? Jesus. You know the owners were making fun of him on the daily.
This chick is going to lay the hammer down on Stern, I mean Silver, I mean the Jewish Cabal.

She may even end up being... assassinated.

[Plum Island]

Holy crap! The Spurs have started a West coast arms race.
Good. Barring catastrophic injuries- this coming season's playoffs should be an Epic experience.

[ducks]

Calvin Watkins ‏@calvinwatkins · 7m7 minutes ago
The Rockets offered Josh Smith the non-bird exception of roughly $2.5 million for the 2015-16 season.

[ducks]

David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt · 20m20 minutes ago
Can confirm Josh Smith to Clippers, as reported by Real GM & others. Told he was swayed by "defined role" offered by LAC/Rivers.

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David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt · 27s28 seconds ago
However the starting three shakes out for Clips (Pierce, Lance, or Smith), they'll have a much deeper bench next season.

[kobyz]

We missed on another one: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/jeffery-taylor-may-head-to-israel-on-two-year-deal/

[SpursFan86]

Rockets signed KJ McDaniels to a 3 year/$10 million deal. Could be a really nice contract if he pans out.

[ace3g]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
(https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)ESPN sources say the Houston Rockets are in advanced discussions on a trade to acquire Ty Lawson from the Nuggets

[NASpurs]

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[HarlemHeat37]

:lol the West is just ridiculous, at this point..toughest conference ever and it's not even close..

[SpursFan86]

Wow...unbelievable

[spursince#99]

Eh they're not really a threat at all now imo.

[HarlemHeat37]

^^ I agree, and Lawson is pretty overrated, but still a nice move for a team that desperately needs another creator outside of Harden..

[NASpurs]

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[Mugen]

:lol i'm pretty sure Morey bought Ty those jager shots to drop that nigga's value tbh

[SpursFan86]

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[SpursFan86]

Lawson/Beverley
Harden/McDaniels
Ariza/Brewer
Jones/Motiejunas
Howard/Capela

Looks pretty damn solid. They desperately needed someone who can create and make plays for others outside of Harden, and now they finally got that with Lawson.

The top 6 in the West is so stupid :lol GS, SA, OKC, LAC, Houston, and Memphis are all looking like guaranteed 55+ win teams.

[AFMadison]

I don't think an alcoholic, a guy who buys PAWGs off of insta, and a man who would still be smiling if you shot his momma is a good mixture for a basketball team. Although the first two aren't bad if you're loaded and don't care about :lobt2:

[Mugen]

top 2 seed is gonna be a priority in the upcoming season tbh.

[SuperCam]

Lawson/Beverley
Harden/McDaniels
Ariza/Brewer
Jones/Motiejunas
Howard/Capela

Looks pretty damn solid. They desperately needed someone who can create and make plays for others outside of Harden, and now they finally got that with Lawson.

The top 6 in the West is so stupid :lol GS, SA, OKC, LAC, Houston, and Memphis are all looking like guaranteed 55+ win teams.



That starting 5 is the deepest in the West :wow

That bench 1-4 is pretty darn good too. Probably the best bench in the West as well.

Rox did well to replace Beverly with a real PG. Lawson borderline all star caliber offensive player.

Spurs will regret not exploring trade. Lawson replacing Parker would have made Spurs unguardable. Spurs front office will regret this when fat and slow Parker cannot stay in front of Lawson


If I could be told that Howard and Harden would not be mental midgets for once, I would have this team as title cofavorites.

[SuperCam]

I don't think an alcoholic, a guy who buys PAWGs off of insta, and a man who would still be smiling if you shot his momma is a good mixture for a basketball team. Although the first two aren't bad if you're loaded and don't care about :lobt2:


Spursfan homer still :downspin:


Tywon is typical UNC trash from a character perspective, but look at those assist numbers :wow Rox big weakness was PG, like a certain other Southwest team, and now they fixed it

[HarlemHeat37]

^^ That bench isn't even close to being the best anything, tbh:lol..

[HarlemHeat37]

I'd keep Beverely in the SL and have Lawson come off the bench..Lawson's effectiveness would take a significant hit playing with Harden..

Harden hasn't played off the ball in years, and Lawson is one of the worst off-ball players in the NBA..they should have him as bench anchor for a bench that doesn't have anybody that can create for themselves, outside of the occasional Montejunas post-up..

[BatManu20]

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[SpursFan86]

To emphasize the "Rockets need someone to carry the offense when Harden goes to the bench" point...

Rockets' ORTG with Harden last year = 110.6 (would be 5th in the league), Rockets' ORTG without Harden last year = 96.6 (would be 2nd worst, only ahead of the 76ers)

Lawson might be a shitty defender, but he's an excellent offensive player who, again, gives the Rockets a secondary playmaker.

Nuggets' ORTG with Lawson last year = 108.0 (would be top 10), Nuggets' ORTG without Lawson last year = 96.9

[Mr. Body]

Clippers are significantly better than last year. This Houston team should be a big headache.

[Robz4000]

Whose Kostas again?

[SuperCam]

^^ That bench isn't even close to being the best anything, tbh:lol..

It's 4 deep with legit NBA players... only one scrub. Can't ask for much more. Monti and KJ are up and rising defensive studs, and Beverly can at least be a pest. Brewer can play at this level still.

Hopefully no spursfan tries to tell me Kyle Anders:loln and senior citizen Manu are the bench to beat.


I would still give GS the bench advantage of course...

[SpursFan86]

I'd keep Beverely in the SL and have Lawson come off the bench..Lawson's effectiveness would take a significant hit playing with Harden..

Harden hasn't played off the ball in years, and Lawson is one of the worst off-ball players in the NBA..they should have him as bench anchor for a bench that doesn't have anybody that can create for themselves, outside of the occasional Montejunas post-up..

I actually agree with this, but two things:

1) I seriously doubt they'll do this, and even if they wanted to, there's no telling Lawson (a guy who's been known to cause locker room problems) would be fine with it

2) Either way, Harden is playing 36-38 mpg...so the majority of Lawson's minutes are going to come while Harden is playing too.

[HarlemHeat37]

I actually agree with this, but two things:

1) I seriously doubt they'll do this, and even if they wanted to, there's no telling Lawson (a guy who's been known to cause locker room problems) would be fine with it

2) Either way, Harden is playing 36-38 mpg...so the majority of Lawson's minutes are going to come while Harden is playing too.

Lawson is a legit alcoholic that has 1 foot out the door, tbh, I don't think he has much say about anything, at this point:lol..I know athletes lack self-awareness, but I imagine he knows his situation is shaky, right now..

[HarlemHeat37]

It's 4 deep with legit NBA players... only one scrub. Can't ask for much more. Monti and KJ are up and rising defensive studs, and Beverly can at least be a pest. Brewer can play at this level still.

Hopefully no spursfan tries to tell me Kyle Anders:loln and senior citizen Manu are the bench to beat.


I would still give GS the bench advantage of course...

If Lawson comes off the bench, I agree that their bench unit is dangerous..if it's Beverley, I don't see it, dude can barely dribble the ball:lol..

[JakeCuenca]

Hopefully this DUI motherfuker is a lockroom cancer.

Blow all their money on big booty strippers...Looks like Harden has gotten himself a stripper club best friend.

[DJR210]

Lawson is a legit alcoholic

:lol

[SpursFan86]

I know McHale is a mediocre coach, but even he has to be smart enough to realize that there should never be any moment where both Harden and Lawson are off the court. As long as they have one of those two on the court, they're practically guaranteed to have at least a decent offense tbh.

[kobyz]

Spurs are fucked fucked fucked... What a steal by the Rockets, didn't give nothing for a top 10 PG, keep all their young studs of Jones, Capela, Dmo, Dekker, McDaniels, even get to salary dump the Greek player... Now Rockets have the best PG position in the league, best three and D PG and a great complete offensive PG who is great playmaker that will help Harden carry the load in that regard, and what the Spurs have at the PG position? one way frenchman PG who past his prime, that his game doesn't age well and is injury prone and also a back up who his one trick pony... Fuck with playing in the west, Spurs have no chance this time and that what makes last year missed oportonity so much more hurt cause Duncan could have gotten his sixth and been done with basketball like he wants but now he have to comeback for a slim chance...

[spursgu]

Spurs are fucked fucked fucked... What a steal by the Rockets, didn't give nothing for a top 10 PG, keep all their young studs of Jones, Capela, Dmo, Dekker, McDaniels, even get to salary dump the Greek player... Now Rockets have the best PG position in the league, best three and D PG and a great complete offensive PG who is great playmaker that will help Harden carry the load in that regard, and what the Spurs have at the PG position? one way frenchman PG who past his prime, that his game doesn't age well and is injury prone and also a back up who his one trick pony... Fuck with playing in the west, Spurs have no chance this time and that what makes last year missed oportonity so much more hurt cause Duncan could have gotten his sixth and been done with basketball like he wants but now he have to comeback for a slim chance...

Hi! I'm new around here but are you a little "special"?

[skin27]

the rockets got stronger now with lawson..:bang

[TheGreatYacht]

Spurs in 6 tbh

[cd021]

If Prigioni is released he'd be a good add for the bench. Still can play.

[Bruno]

Barcelona is said to be close of signing greek player Perperoglou. It's noteworthy because he will likely be Deshaun Thomas in Barcelona.

Barcelona wanted to re-sign Thomas but he turned them down saying he wanted to give NBA a try. Barcelona moving on show that he was serious and that he should be at a NBA training camp this fall. If Spurs still value him as an interesting prospect, he will be a serious candidate to get that 15th roster spot.

[ceperez]

Barcelona is said to be close of signing greek player Perperoglou. It's noteworthy because he will likely be Deshaun Thomas in Barcelona.

Barcelona wanted to re-sign Thomas but he turned them down saying he wanted to give NBA a try. Barcelona moving on show that he was serious and that he should be at a NBA training camp this fall. If Spurs still value him as an interesting prospect, he will be a serious candidate to get that 15th roster spot.

Wanted to give NBA a try? Any reason why he didn't play in SL?

Videos of him playing look like he's a PF. ALso seems overweight.

[Axegrinder]

Hi! I'm new around here but are you a little "special"?Far beyond special

[silverblackfan]

So Houston gets Ty Lawson. The team is amassing a good bit of talent and they did beat the Clippers in the playoffs.

[ace3g]

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
(https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)Free agent forward Quincy Acy has agreed to a two-year deal with Sacramento, league source tells RealGM. Second year player option.

[ace3g]

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
(https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)Free agent forward John Jenkins has reached agreement on a three-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks, league sources tell RealGM.

[T Park]

So Houston gets Ty Lawson. The team is amassing a good bit of talent and they did beat the Clippers in the playoffs.


They also amassed a pathetic defensive back court.

Also Ty Lawson is one of the more immature childish players in the league.

Shows up late to practice the day after a week long all star break.
Pathetic

[cd98]

They also amassed a pathetic defensive back court.

Also Ty Lawson is one of the more immature childish players in the league.

Shows up late to practice the day after a week long all star break.
Pathetic

Right. Lawson hasn't exactly dazzled in the playoffs. I mean he helps them, but there's a reason Denver couldn't get much for him. And Harden won't let him touch the ball.

[ducks]

Cavaliers player JR Smith turned down $6 million to gamble on himself, and now he'll likely have to take a pay cut


http://finance.yahoo.com/news/cavaliers-player-jr-smith-turned-170717675.html

[ducks]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine · 15h15 hours ago
San Antonio wins the offseason. Again

[spursince#99]

Any word on Dorrell Wright?

[ducks]

David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt · 16h16 hours ago
The Spurs win the Vegas Summer League with Coach @BeckyHammon. Somewhere, Pop is lighting up a victory Security Intelligence Directive.

[ducks]

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/david_aldridge/07/20/the-morning-tip/index.html

[moisaenz]

when does training camp start??

[Vic Petro]

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lol Mavs
lol Cavs

[Robz4000]

:lol Cavs

[PrimeMinister]

Spurs are fucked fucked fucked... What a steal by the Rockets, didn't give nothing for a top 10 PG, keep all their young studs of Jones, Capela, Dmo, Dekker, McDaniels, even get to salary dump the Greek player... Now Rockets have the best PG position in the league, best three and D PG and a great complete offensive PG who is great playmaker that will help Harden carry the load in that regard, and what the Spurs have at the PG position? one way frenchman PG who past his prime, that his game doesn't age well and is injury prone and also a back up who his one trick pony... Fuck with playing in the west, Spurs have no chance this time and that what makes last year missed oportonity so much more hurt cause Duncan could have gotten his sixth and been done with basketball like he wants but now he have to comeback for a slim chance...

Can we pink this guy already?

[Spurs Brazil]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine
ESPN sources say Pelicans are finalizing a deal tonight with free agent center Kendrick Perkins

[SpursFan86]

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Wow, did they really have to throw in the player option to get him to sign?

[kobyz]

Can we pink this guy already?

What you don't agree kiddo?

[HarlemHeat37]

Can we pink this guy already?

[Jwash_1986]

2015 Offseason is the "gift that keeps on giving". I never envisioned it would play out like this for the Spurs.

[ceperez]

Saw this:

http://s3.amazonaws.com/lemmetweet/tweet/imgs/ZYAOHUpPfYneQHPBANTkRSnN.jpg20150723-3-1718k0r?1437609701

[Jwash_1986]

Saw this:

http://s3.amazonaws.com/lemmetweet/tweet/imgs/ZYAOHUpPfYneQHPBANTkRSnN.jpg20150723-3-1718k0r?1437609701
Ha I wouldn't be surprised they way they been busy this year.

[gambit1990]

clippers' bench is rounding out with their pablo signing but i would not mind playing them again the in the first round.

[BillMc]

I love this. Kobe showing his love for his new teammates. :lol


http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:13303349

[kobyz]

I just don't understand how we missed out on the rookie of the year, Dallas just sign N'dour, he is the athletic stretch four we always looked for...

[DenialTwist]

I love this. Kobe showing his love for his new teammates. :lol


http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:13303349

I was watching TWC: Access Sportsnet when that happened. It was hilarious. Brandon Bass really looks like Draymond Green btw.

[DenialTwist]

Saw this:

http://s3.amazonaws.com/lemmetweet/tweet/imgs/ZYAOHUpPfYneQHPBANTkRSnN.jpg20150723-3-1718k0r?1437609701

The Lakers, Warriors, Rockets, Knicks, Wizards all think they are going to get Kevin Durant in 2016. Lol
It's not happening. He'll stay with OKC. And I heard on ESPN radio that his foot injury might be worse than Sam Presti thought. OKC's front office has a "hoya paranoia" relationship with the media. They won't say anything obviously but they need to be more careful with Durant in the upcoming season.

[BatManu20]

:lol Sprewell 2.0

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[cd98]

:lol Sprewell 2.0

624658796275724289

Hey man, Bengal Tiger has to eat.

[ceperez]

I just don't understand how we missed out on the rookie of the year, Dallas just sign N'dour, he is the athletic stretch four we always looked for...

Spurs already got Simmons. But you could be right here in that a diamond in the rough was available and it fell through the cracks.

[AFBlue]

:lol Sprewell 2.0

624658796275724289

Pretty sure you won't hear David West say anything along these lines whenever he's asked about the sacrifice of $$. Spurs are lucky not to have mental midgets like this on their squad.

[Ice009]

Who is this N'dour guy? Was he drafted?

Also, that's fucking idiotic from Josh Smith if he thinks 6.9 million requires him pushing through it. What a fucking joke. I was interested in him to backup Kawhi last season, and I would have even considered it this off-season too if he would have taken the minimum (I guess the Spurs weren't interested), but after reading that, no thanks. Kawhi won finals MVP earning less than that. Josh Smith hasn't done jack shit in comparison and he seems to think 6.9 million is a paltry amount of money?

[SpursFan86]

Meh, I think people might be misinterpreting what Smith meant. The direct quote is this:

"At the end of the day, you know, I do have a family," he said. "So it is going to be a little harder on me this year. But I'm going to push through it, you know."

I'm not sure what the question was that prompted him to say that, but he could've easily been referring to how his family was having to move again and that's why things would be tough. Maybe I'm giving him too much credit.

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)Free agent Glenn Robinson has reached agreement on a three-year deal with the Pacers, agents Austin Brown and Aaron Mintz of CAA tell Yahoo.

[AFBlue]

Meh, I think people might be misinterpreting what Smith meant. The direct quote is this:

"At the end of the day, you know, I do have a family," he said. "So it is going to be a little harder on me this year. But I'm going to push through it, you know."

I'm not sure what the question was that prompted him to say that, but he could've easily been referring to how his family was having to move again and that's why things would be tough. Maybe I'm giving him too much credit.

Poor choice of words tbqh, saying he'll have to "push through." That implies struggle. If he said he'd have to adjust his lifestyle, I don't think it would've been met with the same response.

[lmbebo]

The sedano show on espn was railing on him for those comments.

Kinda like the Latrel Sprewell crap, I gotta feed my family

[ace3g]

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
(https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)Dallas has reached agreement with undrafted Arizona PF Brandon Ashley on a partially guaranteed multi-year deal, league sources tell RealGM.

[SpursFan86]

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[NikosChelsea7]

Marc Stein
✔@ESPNSteinLine (https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)

ESPN sources say Mavs are also in advanced to sign Tunisian center Salah Mejiri and have not ruled out JaVale McGee if JaVale proves healthy
9:21 PM - 25 Jul 2015 (https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/625007943767855105)





Marc Stein
✔@ESPNSteinLine (https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)

Mejri played sparingly at Real Madrid last season but Mavs offering three-year deal to see if the Tunisian big man can find some NBA success
10:19 PM - 25 Jul 2015 (https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/625022629863292928)

[timtonymanu]

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:lol Mavs

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)Orlando will acquire Miami's Shabazz Napier for a protected future second-round pick, league sources tell Yahoo.

[Robz4000]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)Orlando will acquire Miami's Shabazz Napier for a protected future second-round pick, league sources tell Yahoo.



:lmao

[kobyz]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)Orlando will acquire Miami's Shabazz Napier for a protected future second-round pick, league sources tell Yahoo.



Ray or him, who is better?

[SpursFan86]

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Miller looked done last year in Cleveland, but he was pretty solid the year before in Memphis. Wonder if the Spurs will go after him if/when he gets bought out.

[Andthentherewas21]

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Miller looked done last year in Cleveland, but he was pretty solid the year before in Memphis. Wonder if the Spurs will go after him if/when he gets bought out.

Stein was reporting Mavs, OKC, and Grizz. At this point, with all the potential defensive liabilities with the 2nd unit, I don't think they could afford to have him out there.

[ducks]

Both are suppose to be waived

[timtonymanu]

Miller should just retire. He had a good career anyway.

[Mr. Body]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)Orlando will acquire Miami's Shabazz Napier for a protected future second-round pick, league sources tell Yahoo.



Ouch.

[cd98]

625473098276601856

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Miller looked done last year in Cleveland, but he was pretty solid the year before in Memphis. Wonder if the Spurs will go after him if/when he gets bought out.

Both sign with Clippers in 4,3,2,1...

[Uriel]

Tbh, if the Spurs are so desperate for shooters that they would sign Jimmer Freedette, it's not hard to envision a scenario in which they would pursue Mike Miller, a player they've expressed interest in previously.

[SpursFan86]

At this point, with all the potential defensive liabilities with the 2nd unit, I don't think they could afford to have him out there.

I mean the other potential options for that 15th spot are Jimmer Fredette and Reggie Williams...not exactly defensive juggernauts :lol

[Birn]

The only way the Spurs bring him in is with a training camp make good deal. At this point in his career, he's going to expect a fully guaranteed deal for the season. Spurs probably won't do that. We have plenty of vets anyway. 15th spot should be for a young player with some upside.

[timtonymanu]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)Orlando will acquire Miami's Shabazz Napier for a protected future second-round pick, league sources tell Yahoo.



Holy shit he must have been really bad if they kept Fat Chalmers who was awful in the 2014 Finals and was suppose to be replaced by him.

[Andthentherewas21]

I mean the other potential options for that 15th spot are Jimmer Fredette and Reggie Williams...not exactly defensive juggernauts :lol

True, but at this point the Spurs have the offensive power they need on the 2nd unit, personally I think the 15th spot would be better used on a prospect of 10 days on someone with some defensive potential

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Holy shit he must have been really bad if they kept Fat Chalmers who was awful in the 2014 Finals and was suppose to be replaced by him.

They have more than half of their team on an auction right now in order to shed from the tax, or try to get under the threshold. Almost everyone bar Wade, Bosh, Dragic, Winslow and Whiteside can be had for 30c on the dollar. They can't even attach picks to get rid of Deng's contract, which would solve a lot of their problems with the tax :lol

[Spurs9]

Holy shit he must have been really bad if they kept Fat Chalmers who was awful in the 2014 Finals and was suppose to be replaced by him.
:lol Lebron calling for the Heat to draft him then running.

[SAGirl]

Holy shit he must have been really bad if they kept Fat Chalmers who was awful in the 2014 Finals and was suppose to be replaced by him.
Nah! I expect Orlando possibly thinks Napier has more potential, being new to the league and a known NCAA scorer/shooter. He had some good games during the course of the season. Chalmers is probably not generating interest from anyone.

[AFBlue]

:lol Lebron calling for the Heat to draft him then running.

Lesson for the Cavs tbqh. They'll be left in a couple years with a garbage team overpaying on garbage players well into the lux tax as he begins to decline. Kobe 2.0...only with GM power. Good for the Spurs tbqh.

[cd98]

Lesson for the Cavs tbqh. They'll be left in a couple years with a garbage team overpaying on garbage players well into the lux tax as he begins to decline. Kobe 2.0...only with GM power. Good for the Spurs tbqh.

Yeah but Miami would say it's worth it for two championships. And the Heat is worth more than anything they are paying out in the tax. Cabs value is way up with LeBron.

[loveforthegame]

Warriors trade Wallace for Jason Thompson. Nice little trade for them.

[dweaver99027]

Great fit for GS, either in the Speights role of 15-20 mpg PF off the bench or as a quasi-smallball C. Lacks motor and energy, but playing for a contender can remedy that. JT is a skilled player who was stuck on bad rosters for all his carreer. Look out.

[SpursFan86]

Yeah Jason Thompson is a nice pickup.

[SpursFan86]

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[Ice009]

Darn. That's a very good trade for the Warriors. I wanted the Spurs to get Thompson the past couple of seasons. How much money was he making?

[exstatic]

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:lol Guy sucked in the d-league. I've been an NBA fan for 35 years, and I'd be shocked if he ever saw year 3 on that contract.

[kobyz]

Why sixers helping out the warriors, warriors answer for David West?

[MaNu4Tres]

Why sixers helping out the warriors, warriors answer for David West?

Thompson won't play much (when it matters).

[jyra]

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I would have thought that his game as a 3&D player would translate better but the longer 3 point line seems to have affected his shooting quite a bit. He'll get plenty of offers back in Europe.

[Bruno]

I liked a lot Papanikolaou when he was in Europe but like for the other SG/SF, adding him makes or makes not sense depending on how Spurs view Simmons and Anderson.

[dweaver99027]

Oh, he's definitely Spurs material, through and through. Doubt he stays in the US, though.

[kobyz]

A better passer better shooter KA...

[dweaver99027]

Lol, no. Not even close. Papa is an energy guy, off the ball wing , good ball mover, good defender. He can't handle the ball or create from the PnR. If he could extend his shooting range to the NBA 3, he belongs in this league.

[keithington1]

http://i.giflike.com/t0FLl8D.gif

[Texas_Ranger]

The Machine signed with the Knicks.

[Spurs Brazil]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/238943/Nets-Waiving-Earl-Clark

Nets Waiving Earl Clark
AUG 3, 2015 9:02 PM


The Brooklyn Nets are waiving forward Earl Clark this week, obliging his request to pursue a deal elsewhere, league sources told RealGM.

A six-year NBA veteran, Clark played 10 games for the Nets in 2015 after the Chinese Basketball Association season. He averaged 2.7 points and 2.3 rebounds in 9.3 minutes per game.

Clark has played for the Phoenix Suns, Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks and Nets, averaging 4.4 points and three rebounds for his career. The 6-foot-10 forward will now scan interest from teams.

Clark was the 14th overall selection in the 2009 NBA draft