Woj: Dubs favorites to sign Durant

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http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--warriors-serious-threat-to-sign-kevin-durant-182559375.html

:lol NBA if it happens

[spursistan]

:lol Durant if it happens

[daslicer]

Doubt he goes there but then again stranger things have happened before.

[gambit1990]

go east.

[Raven]

not happening

[SuperCam]

Would be the most beta male move in the history of sports :lmao

[Mitch]

:lol Wouldn't that make it hard for them to keep Curry in 2018 when his cheap contract is up? I guess by then they would be ready to blow up the team.

[DPG21920]

:lmao


The big free agents, they’re forever living one of two things in the months leading into summer: searching for reasons to stay, or searching for reasons to leave. Durant has always been looking for reasons to stay. He adores the Oklahoma City community and holds a fondness for the franchise, but Durant is chasing championships, chasing a legacy.

This limits his choices, leaving the Los Angeles Lakers with little, if any, chance.

[DPG21920]

:lol Wouldn't that make it hard for them to keep Curry in 2018 when his cheap contract is up? I guess by then they would be ready to blow up the team.

Should not be an issue at all to keep Curry. They have his Bird Rights and can exceed the cap to sign him. Not to mention most of their main guys would be locked into reasonable % of the cap deals because they signed before the big bump in the cap over the next few seasons.

[BatManu20]

Not happening unless they move pieces. Curry is going to get a max deal in 2018. Just something to get people fired up tbh.

[Mitch]

Should not be an issue at all to keep Curry. They have his Bird Rights and can exceed the cap to sign him. Not to mention most of their main guys would be locked into reasonable % of the cap deals because they signed before the big bump in the cap over the next few seasons.

Would hope so for their sake, be a shame to blow up a historic team.

[spursistan]

I wouldn't be surprised if only because the guy is a certified beta who might be recognizing that his title window is closing fast..I think if Warriors get bounced in WCF by the Spurs that scenario becomes more legit and less unpalatable for Durant..he would be talking about his move as a reinforcement for the Dubs to get past their conference nemesis instead of a coattailing Curry and a GS dynasty in the making ..

[K...]

all-Star Weekend is coming in Toronto, and Durant will get the chance to test out Steph Curry and Draymond Green as teammates. The recruiting has started

Coach pop ain't letting that happen.

[Hoops Czar]

It's cute that people actually think Durant is leaving OKC :lol.

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It's cute that people actually think Durant is leaving OKC :lol.

His spring chicken days are running out, Hoops. He's already got the boodle, he'll start arranging for that doorstop.

[BatManu20]

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[RsxPiimp]

:lol Spurs if it happens

:hat

[spursistan]

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Thomspon instead of Raymond in a future big 3..Bleacher Report uselessness, per par :lmao

[steeledl]

Lol gg nba .

[Kawhitstorm]

Klay Thompson would demand a trade for being the 4th wheel:lol

[Koolaid_Man]

I plan to comment on this thread sooooooaaaagggg.....

Admit..mthisb biitchjm licking my ass whilret I type.....

Shit

[lefty]

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Yeah there won't be any chemistry problem

[BD24]

Would be the most beta male move in the history of sports :lmao

[cjw]

Assuming an $89 million cap next year, this isn't as far-fetched as it might seem without a sign-and-trade (which OKC has no incentive to do unless they get a king's ransom). They would have to:

- Trade Jason Thompson and Livingston's non-guaranteed contracts ($2.65mm and $3.0mm) - might be able to get value for Livingston; might have to give up 2nd rounder to move Thompson

- Renounce Ezeli ($3mm cap hold) or Barnes ($5.2mm cap hold)

- Move out Bogut - this is the biggest deal breaker. Limited teams have cap space to take on $12.7mm, even if it's expiring, ESPECIALLY if they know it's going to net the Warriors Durant. But all it takes is one. For this, they might have to package assets - which could include Barnes and Ezeli, though both are RFA so might be tricky, plus some first rounders.

- Durant could get $25.4mm of a $26.7mm maximum deal (30% of cap), or the full max if they did more maneuvering. This takes into account minimum salary holds of $525k across the board to fill out the roster at 12.

- Could keep Ezeli and Barnes too if Durant took $3 million less.

- Dumping their first rounder could save them some cap space vs. the rookie minimum, or having them be under contract in Europe


Roster would be Curry, Thompson, Durant, Green, Igoudala and one of Barnes/Ezeli, plus six minimum salary guys / rookies / room exception.


:lol Wouldn't that make it hard for them to keep Curry in 2018 when his cheap contract is up? I guess by then they would be ready to blow up the team.

No, they can pay their own players whatever they want assuming they're okay with the luxury tax implications plus constraints that come from being over the tax around MLE / trades.

[Buddy Mignon]

One things for sure... they dont need Durant to beat the Spurs by on 30. The Spurs have become one of those middle of the road teams... just good enough to make noise but far from being contenders.

[spurraider21]

Yeah there won't be any chemistry problem
The servant is already used to being a beta. At least curry is an alpha talent

[Kawhitstorm]

One things for sure... the Sixers don't need Durant to beat the Lakers by on 30. The Lakers have become the laughing stock of the league.. just living off the MVPau days

FIFY

[Blue Duck]

The ring chaser mentality by the league's "super stars" has reached ridiculous proportions.

[apalisoc_9]

Would make it even sweeter for the spurs when they stomp their asses tbh.

[Mitch]

Would make it even sweeter for the spurs when they stomp their asses tbh.

What makes you confident enough to say "when"? :lol

[UZER]

One things for sure... they dont need Durant to beat the Spurs by on 30. The Spurs have become one of those middle of the road teams... just good enough to make noise but far from being contenders.

Another thing for sure... The Lakers aren't making the playoffs this year.

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Another thing for sure... The Lakers aren't making the playoffs this year.

We ain't got a pot to piss in, and nary window to throw it out of.

[AlexJones]

:lmao insecure Spurfan getting amped up just by rumors of Durant to GSW

[AlexJones]

Would be the most beta male move in the history of sports :lmao
:lol Durant would absolutely be the #1 option on the Dubs even if Curry is the better player. Curry playing off the ball>>>Durant playing off hte ball

[Robz4000]

:lol Durant would absolutely be the #1 option on the Dubs even if Curry is the better player. Curry playing off the ball>>>Durant playing off hte ball

Curry's greatest strength is the ability to create for others while commanding as much attention as he does. By taking the ball out of his hands and putting it into Durant's you're doing the defense a favor (as weird as it feels to say that) because Durant is nowhere near the playmaker.

[DMC]

I don't see it. Someone would have to go, and that could be Green if they want to trade high (thus all the extra effort to register his trip dubs).

[Clipper Nation]

If Durbeta goes to GSW and doesn't receive at least twenty times as much hate and scrutiny as LeBron got for going to Miami, he'd better never say even one negative word about the media again.

[DMC]

If Durbeta goes to GSW and doesn't receive at least twenty times as much hate and scrutiny as LeBron got for going to Miami, he'd better never say even one negative word about the media again.
What about if he goes to the Clippers?

Durant and Lebron aren't even in the same league. No way Durant leads a team of scrubs to the Finals.

[Clipper Nation]

The media started trying to elevate Durbeta to the LeBron level as part of the post-Decision backlash. If they're going to do that, then they need to treat him the same way they treated LeBron.

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If Durbeta goes to GSW and doesn't receive at least twenty times as much hate and scrutiny as LeBron got for going to Miami, he'd better never say even one negative word about the media again.

He'd go hat-in-hand with great humility & serve at their convenience.

But, he ain't goin' anywhere. Just Media rousin' the rabble.

[LkrFan]

:lmao insecure Spurfan getting amped up just by rumors of Durant to GSW

That would shut the Duncan Era down. Got them farmers all scurred and shit. :lol

[LkrFan]

:lmao

If the Dubs get KD, I guarantee you won't be laughing :lmao

[LkrFan]

The media started trying to elevate Durbeta to the LeBron level as part of the post-Decision backlash. If they're going to do that, then they need to treat him the same way they treated LeBron.

Please. The media got a lock on LeHype's jock like a pit bull. :rolleyes

-15 points son :lol

[LkrFan]

If Durbeta goes to GSW and doesn't receive at least twenty times as much hate and scrutiny as LeBron got for going to Miami, he'd better never say even one negative word about the media again.

Nope. I guarantee you he got the balls to tell them he leaving in person unlike your boy! :lmao

-15 more points son :lol

[DPG21920]

That would shut the Duncan Era down. Got them farmers all scurred and shit. :lol

Kobe shut down his own era - what's your point. This thread isn't about the Spurs. However it specifically calls out the Lakers in a negative way.

[LkrFan]

Kobe shut down his own era - what's your point. This thread isn't about the Spurs. However it specifically calls out the Lakers in a negative way.

Yawn. Kobe is tied with him in rangs. Tie-breaker? H2H in the playoffs. Kobe 4, Duncan 2. So, there you have it son. :tu

[DPG21920]

Yawn. Kobe is tied with him in rangs. Tie-breaker? H2H in the playoffs. Kobe 4, Duncan 2. So, there you have it son. :tu

What does that have to do with the article putting Lakers in a bad light?

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

Coming soon tbh.



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[TampaDude]

Coming soon tbh.

That would be the end of the NBA as we know it.

[Mikeanaro]

Durant is done who cares where he goes...

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Durant is done who cares where he goes...

...he's already broken so he'd fit right in with your automatons. You're like the Stepford Wives. Programmed to give no lip, just obey. "I must win championship." "I must not back sass." "I must save all my money and live frugally." "I must peddle fancy Schwinn to work." "I must not give $25 million to just any Tom, Dick, Amy, or, wetback." "I must return Stan Gundy's sport jacket after I return from Federal Court."

[Mikeanaro]

...he's already broken so he'd fit right in with your automatons. You're like the Stepford Wives. Programmed to give no lip, just obey. "I must win championship." "I must not back sass." "I must save all my money and live frugally." "I must peddle fancy Schwinn to work." "I must not give $25 million to just any Tom, Dick, Amy, or, wetback." "I must return Stan Gundy's sport jacket after I return from Federal Court."
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Durbeta is not welcome in SA, he is Jazz material.

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Durbeta is not welcome in SA, he is Jazz material.

Please. He'd be solid anywhere there is a hand to hold him. You got plenty of those type hands.

[Chucho]

...he's already broken so he'd fit right in with your automatons. You're like the Stepford Wives. Programmed to give no lip, just obey. "I must win championship." "I must not back sass." "I must save all my money and live frugally." "I must peddle fancy Schwinn to work." "I must not give $25 million to just any Tom, Dick, Amy, or, wetback." "I must return Stan Gundy's sport jacket after I return from Federal Court."

Damn, you're shit's been packed in so much, it's coming out the mouth, huh? Holy shit, how much do you cut yourself with all the envy and butthurt?

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Damn, you're shit's been packed in so much, it's coming out the mouth, huh? Holy shit, how much do you cut yourself with all the envy and butthurt?

Quite a bit. I consume it as sustenance. It's burns rich, leaves me pleasantly exhausted at nite. I sleep a few hours then feed at the envy/butthurt trough.

[SpursDynasty]

It won't happen. Both players are too selfish to defer to the other.

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It won't happen. Both players are too selfish to defer to the other.

At least Durant is. He's close to "uncle" but, isn't there quite yet.

He will be.