Official 2017 Offseason Thread

**sasaint** · 06-20-2017

i'd love pat beverley

Yes. But I don't see that we could match salaries, and I doubt Pringles would deal with us anyway.

**sasaint** · 06-20-2017

1.) Brooklyn is willing to take on bad deals to help other teams for future assets. Might mean they're looking to spend money to provide salary relief for teams vs. signing FAs to crazy offer sheets. Simmons being one.

2.) A few have mentioned it, but Philly and Brooklyn are all but out of the PG FA market. Could mean Lowry/Hill/Holliday all become slightly more attainable

3.) This is all about the Lakers signaling to other teams - we have a plan and will have max space for PG13. Trade at your own risk - he's coming to us. Could push down Pacers' return. Not to mention they have salary to match now in Lopez for Pacers that isn't an albatross.

I like your #2 point. I have never been on the Chris Paul bandwagon.

**cutewizard** · 06-20-2017

Report: Rockets shopping point guard Patrick Beverley

The Rockets want to swing for the fences and get another star this summer (when doesn’t Daryl Morey do that), and with that they are testing the trade market for some of their guys, either to help land a star or create cap space.
One of those available is Beverley. From Sean Deveney of The Sporting News:

The Rockets have been actively shopping point guard Patrick Beverley, a source with knowledge of the situation told Sporting News on Tuesday.
Beverley, who averaged 9.5 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.2 assists last season, has been open to a trade away from Houston leading into this offseason, the source said, and has consulted with the team about the possible move. The Rockets could get a deal done before Thursday’s draft.

Beverley is still on a very good contract, with two seasons at a total of $10.5 million owed, so he doesn’t create much cap room.
However, he has value around the league and that contract will interest teams, so he could be part of a package. We’ll see if this comes together, Beverley seems okay with it, but in the end he could return to Houston next season.

**cutewizard** · 06-20-2017

Can we get Beverly??

**Spurs9** · 06-20-2017

Originally Posted by cutewizard

Can we get Beverly??

Maybe

**picnroll** · 06-20-2017

Russell will look a lot better away from the f/u LA team if he applies himself and shows discipline.

**Dex** · 06-20-2017

Originally Posted by picnroll

Russell will look a lot better away from the f/u LA team if he applies himself and shows discipline.

Which...is exactly what he has been unable to do in his two years.

Not saying he can't turn it around...but I'd call it a long shot at best if that's what Marks is counting on.

**spursistan** · 06-20-2017

Bulls

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**DPG21920** · 06-20-2017

This is so crazy.

CLE in shambles one year after winning a le.

LA dumping a recent #2 pick to rid themselves of a bad deal, but also on the cusp of landing Paul George and maybe making a run at another max player.

BKY in the market for maybe a max PG, gets Russell in a deal and is out of the FA market for PGs pretty much.

BOS getting the #1 pick finally then trading it and not making a deal for PG or Butler yet.

PHI, who many thought would sign a big FA PG, getting the #1 pick and not needing a PG anymore.

SO many ramifications in the draft and free agency already; especially for stars/point guards.

**CGD** · 06-20-2017

Originally Posted by DPG21920

This is so crazy.

CLE in shambles one year after winning a le.

LA dumping a recent #2 pick to rid themselves of a bad deal, but also on the cusp of landing Paul George and maybe making a run at another max player.

BKY in the market for maybe a max PG, gets Russell in a deal and is out of the FA market for PGs pretty much.

BOS getting the #1 pick finally then trading it and not making a deal for PG or Butler yet.

PHI, who many thought would sign a big FA PG, getting the #1 pick and not needing a PG anymore.

SO many ramifications in the draft and free agency already; especially for stars/point guards.

Spot on. Lowry about the get squeezed hard by the Raps, and George Hill looking even dumber for not taking that Utah extension.

**tonight...you** · 06-20-2017

Originally Posted by DPG21920

This is so crazy.

CLE in shambles one year after winning a le.

LA dumping a recent #2 pick to rid themselves of a bad deal, but also on the cusp of landing Paul George and maybe making a run at another max player.

BKY in the market for maybe a max PG, gets Russell in a deal and is out of the FA market for PGs pretty much.

BOS getting the #1 pick finally then trading it and not making a deal for PG or Butler yet.

PHI, who many thought would sign a big FA PG, getting the #1 pick and not needing a PG anymore.

SO many ramifications in the draft and free agency already; especially for stars/point guards.

This is the kind of drama Babyface Silver LOVES to see. The NBA really does bring the excitement when the games AREN'T played.

**bklynspursfan** · 06-20-2017

Dwight traded to Hornets per Stein. Lol

**ace3g** · 06-20-2017

**DPG21920** · 06-20-2017

**GSH** · 06-20-2017

Originally Posted by Dex

Which...is exactly what he has been unable to do in his two years.

Not saying he can't turn it around...but I'd call it a long shot at best if that's what Marks is counting on.

I'm pretty sure it's not a positive for a talented young player to land on a team that is in the business of losing on purpose. He can go out and do all the stupid he wants to, and there's no consequence. Of course he hasn't applied himself or shown discipline. I don't know if he can be salvaged, but it sure isn't out of the question.