2023 Buyout Thread

[ace3g]

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Free agent F/C LaMarcus Aldridge is working out for the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, sources tell ESPN. Aldridge, a seven-time All-Star, averaged 12.9 points in 47 games for Brooklyn a season ago.

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Free agent F/C LaMarcus Aldridge is working out for the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, sources tell ESPN. Aldridge, a seven-time All-Star, averaged 12.9 points in 47 games for Brooklyn a season ago.

No, not the Mavs!

[Ocotillo]

Can't wait to see the battle of the titans between Dieng and LMA.

[exstatic]

No, not the Mavs!

He’s from the metroplex, and probably would have gone there instead of here if his baby mama didn’t live here.

[Mr. Body]

He’s from the metroplex, and probably would have gone there instead of here if his baby mama didn’t live here.

No excuse. I'd rather go swim in a septic tank.

[KingKev]

He’s from the metroplex, and probably would have gone there instead of here if his baby mama didn’t live here.

hahahahaha he came to San Antonio to fking win.

No babymama drama just the difference of a 4 hour drive. 6 hours for some of you.

[spurs10]

Good luck to LMA! Hope it works out. He worked with Kyrie in Brooklyn, maybe it's a good place for him. They'll at least win a few games.

[exstatic]

hahahahaha he came to San Antonio to fking win.

No babymama drama just the difference of a 4 hour drive. 6 hours for some of you.

He came here to be there for his son, who was 5 at the time. Considering he almost went to an awful Phoenix team, I don’t think winning was utmost in his mind.

[Mr. Body]

He came here to be there for his son, who was 5 at the time. Considering he almost went to an awful Phoenix team, I don’t think winning was utmost in his mind.

He was down to the Spurs and the Lakers, iirc. He wanted to play for a contender.

[exstatic]

He was down to the Spurs and the Lakers, iirc. He wanted to play for a contender.

Phoenix was an awful team, and they came within an eyelash of getting him. His meeting with the Lakers went awful. I remember reading that they were very cocky, like he should be happy to be a Laker.

[baseline bum]

He was down to the Spurs and the Lakers, iirc. He wanted to play for a contender.

Huh? He reportedly thought the Lakers presentation was a joke but liked Phoenix's.

[KingKev]

He came here to be there for his son, who was 5 at the time. Considering he almost went to an awful Phoenix team, I don’t think winning was utmost in his mind.

There is no difference in proximity between Dallas and San Antonio.

[exstatic]

There is no difference in proximity between Dallas and San Antonio.

Are you joking? He could literally drive over after practice or before a game almost every day he was not on the road. Can’t do that from Dallas.

[tmtcsc]

He came here to be there for his son, who was 5 at the time. Considering he almost went to an awful Phoenix team, I don’t think winning was utmost in his mind.

Lol, Aldridge cared about winning about as much as Derozan. In other words, he didn't.

[John B]

Now is the chance to go to Phoenix. IF healthy they have a good chance. I hate CP3 but I rather see CP3 than Dubs upping Timmy’s ring count or LBJ having another reason to call himself GOAT :lol

[KingKev]

LMA will fit in nicely with the Mavs D.

It’s a shame he never adapted his game and body in the later stages of his career. If he went on a TD regimen to trim down he could have prolonged his career And been somewhat playable on the defensive end. He is listed at 250 but he was easily coming into each season and playing at 270 I bet. He also should have exoanded his game outside of the 3pt line. With that touch I don’t see how he couldn’t have been at least league average on 3-4 attempts a game. Heart problems aside I feel like he could have been finishing his career similar to Al Horford.

[Excessive Egotist]

Given that Roby, KBD, and Langford may not be in our future and are financially painless to waive, I'd like to see the Spurs audition whomever they consider the top (young) free agents and/or gleague guys. If nothing else, use the Two Way slot just vacated by Bassey.

There is a fair chance the Spurs sign Barlow to a standard deal too. Although, it would be best to lock him into a 4 year Hinkie Special beginning with next season.

[KingKev]

Lol T Ross hasn’t actually committed to Mavs. Still in play and considering Phoenix.

[RC_Drunkford]

Aldridge should just stay retired. Makes no sense to try being an ineficient back up big

[buttsR4rebounding]

Lauren Rosen: The Philadelphia 76ers make it official: Nine-year NBA veteran Dewayne Dedmon has signed with the team. Dedmon will wear No. 14. – via Twitter LaurenMRose

[Chinook]

LMA can be a floor-spacer who might be able to fill in when one of the main scorers is out. It's not like he's Jalil Okafor

[JuneJive]

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Former Spurs guard Bryn Forbes arrested in San Antonio overnight. Booked this morning on a misdemeanor family violence charge. San Antonio police said he assaulted someone he is in a dating relationship with. Arrested around 5:15 am at La Cantera Resort & Spa.

[baseline bum]

Aldridge should just stay retired. Makes no sense to try being an ineficient back up big

Hope he doesn't have money problems dragging him back into the league like Pippen and Antoine Walker.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Kevin Love are finalizing a contract buyout, sources tell me and @ByJasonLloyd (https://twitter.com/ByJasonLloyd/). Full details at @TheAthletic (https://twitter.com/TheAthletic/), including an Eastern Conference playoff contender expected to emerge as a suitor for Love:

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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Kevin Love are finalizing a contract buyout, sources tell me and @ByJasonLloyd (https://twitter.com/ByJasonLloyd/). Full details at @TheAthletic (https://twitter.com/TheAthletic/), including an Eastern Conference playoff contender expected to emerge as a suitor for Love:

Huh. At one point I thought he was good for them off the bench.

[timtonymanu]

Cavs also signed LDN (Danny Green).

[KingKev]

Huh. At one point I thought he was good for them off the bench.

He was solid last year off the bench. Tad surprised myself but I think this is Cleveland doing right by him in a Spursy type of way. Bet he takes decent money off the table in his buyout ala LMA. Miami could make alot of sense.

[CGD]

Balmaro reached buy out with Jazz. Any interest there? Would have to waive Roby to do it though.

[mo7888]

Balmaro reached buy out with Jazz. Any interest there? Would have to waive Roby to do it though.

I'd be interested in that.... I've seen enough of Roby to feel good about letting him go...

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Cavs also signed LDN (Danny Green).

Back to his roots.

[Ariel]

Balmaro reached buy out with Jazz. Any interest there? Would have to waive Roby to do it though.
Nah, he's not NBA material.

[timvp]

Balmaro reached buy out with Jazz. Any interest there? Would have to waive Roby to do it though.

Yeah, that's an interesting one. I didn't like Balmaro in the draft because he's unathletic and can't shoot -- which is just about an impossible pair of negatives to overcome as a perimeter player. I was shocked he went in the first round. I had him graded as a decent second round flyer -- but more toward the end of the second roud.

But ............ I like him more than Roby. Balmaro is a quality playmaker and has good instincts. Pay Manu to teach up his fellow Argentine for a year, hope he shows signs of being able to shoot, hope he becomes more athletic than at least Bryn Forbes and then reassess? Might work. Probably won't. But maybe.

[Ariel]

Bolmaro isn't unathletic (for an Argentinian, anyway), but he's not an NBA caliber player. It makes no sense to waste a roster spot and development time on someone who doesn't have the upside to warrant your investment

[objective]

Yeah, I'd like Balmaro also. Gives Manu a reason to be interested in the rest of the season

[Ariel]

But ............ I like him more than Roby. Balmaro is a quality playmaker and has good instincts. Pay Manu to teach up his fellow Argentine for a year, hope he shows signs of being able to shoot, hope he becomes more athletic than at least Bryn Forbes and then reassess? Might work. Probably won't. But maybe.
I'd rather drink piss than eat poop, doesn't mean I'm looking forward to either...

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The Miami Heat have emerged as leaders to sign five-time All-Star Kevin Love after he completes buyout with Cleveland, league sources tell @TheAthletic (https://twitter.com/TheAthletic/) @Stadium (https://twitter.com/Stadium/). Interested teams believe Miami's ability to offer a defined role and playoff positioning are leading factors.

[KingKev]

Love will probably start on the Heat they are that thin at the 4.

They really fked up Butlers last few years.

[KingKev]

Russ to Clips per Woj

[exstatic]

Russ to Clips per Woj

Another team and locker room for him to destroy.

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Sources: The Chicago Bulls are aggressively pursuing free agent guard Patrick Beverley, @hoopshype (https://twitter.com/hoopshype/) has learned.

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Sources: The Chicago Bulls are aggressively pursuing free agent guard Patrick Beverley, @hoopshype (https://twitter.com/hoopshype/) has learned.
How do you pursue "aggressively" someone only you're interested in? By picking up the phone and saying "Hi"? :lol

[Mr. Body]

How do you pursue "aggressively" someone only you're interested in? By picking up the phone and saying "Hi"? :lol

Patrick Beverley only reacts to aggression. It's the language of his people.

[Dex]

Russ to Clips per Woj

Clippers continue on their quest to be the most unlikable team in the league.

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Washington Wizards guard Will Barton has completed a contract buyout ahead of the March 1 deadline to become eligible to join a playoff roster on a new team, sources tell ESPN. Barton will become a free agent once he clears waivers.

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[Mr. Body]

Poor Furkan Korkmaz.

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Center Nerlens Noel and the Detroit Pistons have completed a contract buyout, his agent @GeorgeLangberg (https://twitter.com/GeorgeLangberg/) tells ESPN. Noel can join a team and become eligible for a playoff roster.

[Mr. Body]

Slight rumbles that the Spurs are interested in Sandro Mamukelashvili, who was cut from the Bucks probably to shore up their playoff roster. I know there was some interest in the Seton Hall big man during that draft. (We took Wieskamp in the 2nd, SA went later.) A sweet passing PF/C with range, I'd be surprised if the rumor is true, as we're trying to integrate other bigs already, but taking a look might be worth it. Word is that Sandro's a top notch dude, too.

[exstatic]

Slight rumbles that the Spurs are interested in Sandro Mamukelashvili, who was cut from the Bucks probably to shore up their playoff roster. I know there was some interest in the Seton Hall big man during that draft. (We took Wieskamp in the 2nd, SA went later.) A sweet passing PF/C with range, I'd be surprised if the rumor is true, as we're trying to integrate other bigs already, but taking a look might be worth it. Word is that Sandro's a top notch dude, too.

His numbers across the board just went in the toilet this year from his rookie season.

[Robz4000]

Slight rumbles that the Spurs are interested in Sandro Mamukelashvili, who was cut from the Bucks probably to shore up their playoff roster. I know there was some interest in the Seton Hall big man during that draft. (We took Wieskamp in the 2nd, SA went later.) A sweet passing PF/C with range, I'd be surprised if the rumor is true, as we're trying to integrate other bigs already, but taking a look might be worth it. Word is that Sandro's a top notch dude, too.

:tu

[jhfenton]

Slight rumbles that the Spurs are interested in Sandro Mamukelashvili, who was cut from the Bucks probably to shore up their playoff roster. I know there was some interest in the Seton Hall big man during that draft. (We took Wieskamp in the 2nd, SA went later.) A sweet passing PF/C with range, I'd be surprised if the rumor is true, as we're trying to integrate other bigs already, but taking a look might be worth it. Word is that Sandro's a top notch dude, too.

Solid rumor-mongering.

[heyheymymy]

Mr Body brought the goods

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Free agent center Nerlens Noel is signing a deal with the Brooklyn Nets, his agent @GeorgeLangberg (https://twitter.com/GeorgeLangberg/) tells ESPN. After completing buyout with Pistons, Noel joins a Nets team needing some size off the bench.

[John B]

Slight rumbles that the Spurs are interested in Sandro Mamukelashvili, who was cut from the Bucks probably to shore up their playoff roster. I know there was some interest in the Seton Hall big man during that draft. (We took Wieskamp in the 2nd, SA went later.) A sweet passing PF/C with range, I'd be surprised if the rumor is true, as we're trying to integrate other bigs already, but taking a look might be worth it. Word is that Sandro's a top notch dude, too.

Damn :toast