Today's the first day we can trade our non guaranteed contracts.Originally Posted by P_B_&_G
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Today's the first day we can trade our non guaranteed contracts.
Just spitballing here, but Bledsoe just got married last Friday. Could they be waiting until he gets back from his honeymoon before announcing they've traded him?
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A D 2.0 ?????? I love the optimism but you can't be serious.
It's that the Hornets unashamedly quit so quickly in Game 4 after fans in New Orleans showed up this season with greater regularity than the team could have ever dreamed, shaming misinformed know-it-alls like me who kept telling you that local residents couldn't possibly invest their time and money into something as trivial as rooting for the local basketball team while still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. - Mark Stien ESPN
OK but have you seen the similarites?
The soft touch around the rim
The jumper
The length and athleticism
The smooth moveness
They share many facets
Pursuing Nick Young at least showed we're trying to upgrade and add scoring in the backcourt. That's a sign we should have acquired a big scorer by the end of the offseason. I can't see our only acquisitions being Darius Miller, Frank Jackson, and Jrue re-signing, while we have Cousins and AD on our roster. We managed to get Cousins in a trade so something has to be in the works to keep adding big talent. No way we can sit on our hands watching one of the biggest offseasons go by while having two top 5-10 players on our roster
Looking at our past few offseasons we didn't make major moves of note until July 9-21. In 2014, we gave up a first rounder to Houston for Asik on 7/15. We re-signed Asik, Ajinca, Cunningham, and AD on the 9th in 2015. And last year we signed Hill and Moore on 7/21. That's probably looking too deep into things, but there's still time during the rest of this month for the FO to make something happen
Last edited by SonOfNOLA; 07-08-2017 at 08:22 PM.
Lol, I went to go check that out. With all the profanity he was using insulting people questioning his sources probably wouldn't be allowed on this board. I don't follow the guy personally, or BSS or any of the "bloggers" they have but reading that childish rant, was very unprofessional. Just solidified my decision not to follow him or BSS.
Last edited by 23speedkillz; 07-08-2017 at 06:51 PM.
I do not want to be the first team in NBA history to have two top 5-10 players on the team, and then screw it up...We have to do something.
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As long as it's done, will it matter when after the season starts?
It is speculation at this point, but I'm guessing Demetrius Jackson is involved in some form of trade talks. No reason for him not to play.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) July 9, 2017
Demetrius Jackson now in. So that no PG look was just trying something.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) July 9, 2017
Last edited by rt0307; 07-08-2017 at 07:44 PM.
"The pelican is fearsome. Take a raven, for example: it's omnivorous. It eats bugs, and seeds, and fruit, and carrion. Compared to the well-rounded citizen that is the raven, the pelican is the serial killer of birds." - Barry Petchesky, Deadspin
If we don't make the playoffs, then it's basically "screwing up."
There's the honeymoon, pass a physical, plus some of of our non guarantee contracts couldn't be traded till today. I still think it'll be the end of summer league before moves are made. Definately don't want a move just to make one and most of the free agents I could careless about. I'm still hoping for a trade with the magic or worst case trade for D Wade.
Crawford has now signed with the Timberwolves.
Look at what a solid Head Coach and front office brings to the table.
This team from Jimmy Butler on down is a huge player now in the West.
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I don't understand. If we make the trade in September instead of July...and we miss the playoffs, will you say it's because we made the trade two months late?
Possibly, but at this point there are several guys that would upgrade the team. I would be happy with either but I prefer Bledsoe.
Thought I read that somewhere, thanks.
I think this is a possibility. Another possibility are guys we aren't even thinking about. Dell is good at that. Did anyone see the Cousins trade coming?
I don't have proof but there is no way Dell doesn't have several backup contingencies prepared. As far as we know right now Young looked like our main target but if there are trade talks behind the scenes, which Dell likes to keep things, Young may only have been a piece to the puzzle and not the whole thing. We signed 3 guys last year. I expect something similar this year. At least 2 or 3 new guys not including Miller and the rookie.
This, hopefully something gets done before camp starts to at least get everyone acclimated. But as long as something happens by the start of the season that improves the team I can live with it.
Would anyone want Reke back? He can likely be had on the cheap and it appeared that Gentry covets at least one guy on the team with that style, see Stevenson. Can we sign him if we wanted to since we traded him?
Evans is now with Memphis
Peja. Legend. #NBASummer https://t.co/CI7FxjMDec boy we could sure use someone of Peja's caliber right now. One of my all time favorites
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Thank God For Minny. Crawford is Garbage. He is older than his 3pt % . He shot 35% from 3 & is scared of the word defense.
Guys as fans everywhere of all sports wants their team to win.
People push the envelope of playoffs playoffs really believing the hype from media and team mgmt.
I hope we realistically improve to .500 this coming season.
40 wins is what this roster is capable of as is.
Taking into account what we have for a Head Coach and GM. Do I wish Darren Erman would get his chance absolutely but for now it's Alvin Gentry. I know I am considered a TROLL because I don't drink the Kool Aid as most on this forum.
I support this ball club as a season ticket holder. I am a fan of the game also. I just don't believe the Hype that most on this forum believe. That don't mean I am against the Pelicans it's just I don't see this massive beast mode ball club as others on here do.
It still don't discount my loyalty to the franchise. I enjoy the games at the Blender and I travel to some road games as well.
Negative! You are not considered a Troll because you don't drink the Kool aid. You are considered a troll because you constantly push the same negative outlook about just about everything dealing with the team. Lots of members are skeptical about the state of the franchise but to constantly push negativity down the throats of the members that rather just enjoy and appreciate what we do have and feel fortunate to have two top 20 players currently is not necessary. Some of us just enjoy the game and the process. And at the end of the day that's all it is, just a game and some entertainment. Constantly dwelling on the negative brings no excitement. We all know this team, coach, and GM has some flaws but at the same time any team with AD and boogie arguably the best pf and center has reason for excitement.
Last edited by 23speedkillz; 07-08-2017 at 09:50 PM.
Sources: Bulls pulled qualifying offer on forward Joffrey Lauvergne, making him unrestricted free agent. Several teams showing interest.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 9, 2017
Alright this was funny.
domino #1 for any Lin trade to New Orleans scenario has fallen
Wizards make it official, match Otto Porter Jr.’s offer sheet from the Nets https://t.co/NOg1EbfaXx
— Post Sports (@PostSports) July 9, 2017
edit: maybe not yet
Porter still has to take a physical for Wizards, so the official match won’t happen until early next week. But it’s happening.
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) July 9, 2017
the BKN money may still be tied up until the physical is done and dusted
Last edited by rt0307; 07-08-2017 at 10:17 PM.
We're you like the only one that paid any attention to Brooklyn's faux (make Washington pay) offer sheet. I pretty sure this is what most on this forum knew was going to happen. Doesn't change anything.
I'll offer this, because some of us have rooted for terrible teams for years on end and know exactly what it looks like. Year after year fans attempt to convince themselves this season will be better and like clockwork it turns out to be bad.
Now you can hope and pray and wish all you want. Don't get all mad because others dont put much of a premium on hoping.
Last edited by SilkySlim; 07-08-2017 at 11:21 PM.
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