Truncated Offseason Thread

[AusPel]

Yeah I saw that, however consensus is that they're just covering for tampering accusation purposes. Seems plausible to me: it does seem somewhat coincidental that everyone realised how dodgy it was that the trade was announced before they were technically allowed to announce it and then suddenly news comes out that there was a miscommunication and it needs to be re-discussed.

What about Schroeder to Lakers? That was announced way before this trade

This whole 'tampering' charade is bull********

Just because a trade is organised before an arbitrary date doesn't mean anything was tampered with

The whole rule is unenforceable, archaic and needs to be done away with

[MichaelMcNamara]

What about Schroeder to Lakers? That was announced way before this trade

This whole 'tampering' charade is bull********

Just because a trade is organised before an arbitrary date doesn't mean anything was tampered with

The whole rule is unenforceable, archaic and needs to be done away with

Schroeder was under contract. Wasnt tampering. Milwaukee talking to BB prior to his free agency (which would have to happen to make parameters of a S&T) would be tampering

[AusPel]

Schroeder was under contract. Wasnt tampering. Milwaukee talking to BB prior to his free agency (which would have to happen to make parameters of a S&T) would be tampering

Fair enough. I still don't like the tampering rule. What's the issue with letting all teams talk to other teams at all times about trades/free agency?

Every team has the same agency, no one is being favoured over another. There's no bias. I don't see the problem

Limiting correspondence to after an arbitrary date just seems nuts to me

[Pelicanidae]

The Thunder are in talks with the Timberwolves in a deal for the No. 17 pick, according to league sources.

— Jeremy Woo (@JeremyWoo) November 19, 2020

Have heard rumbles that OKC is interested in Poku. Could this be related?

[Pelicanidae]

Exchanged texts with Mychal Thompson. He did not shed any light on Klay's status but the tone of his reply was quite sober for Mychal.

— Monte Poole (@MontePooleNBCS) November 19, 2020

[AusPel]

Exchanged texts with Mychal Thompson. He did not shed any light on Klay's status but the tone of his reply was quite sober for Mychal.

— Monte Poole (@MontePooleNBCS) November 19, 2020

Kinda sounds serious

[Pelicanidae]

Per source, the pick the #Pistons are sending to Houston is HEAVILY protected. It's top-16 protected for the next four years, top-10 protected the following two years and then top-9 protected. After that, it becomes seconds.

— James Edwards III (@JLEdwardsIII) November 19, 2020

lmao what is Houston doing

That's the most powerfully protected pick I've ever seen

[DroopyDawg]

Exchanged texts with Mychal Thompson. He did not shed any light on Klay's status but the tone of his reply was quite sober for Mychal.

— Monte Poole (@MontePooleNBCS) November 19, 2020

"Lower leg"... not to be "that guy" but it sounds like an Achilles. I hope its not because I like Klay, but you don't get many lower leg non-contact injuries.

[Eman5805]

Damn that really sucks.

[AusPel]

Per source, the pick the #Pistons are sending to Houston is HEAVILY protected. It's top-16 protected for the next four years, top-10 protected the following two years and then top-9 protected. After that, it becomes seconds.

— James Edwards III (@JLEdwardsIII) November 19, 2020

lmao what is Houston doing

That's the most powerfully protected pick I've ever seen

ikr

[Pelicanidae]

An NBA source in the know about Klay Thompson’s injury simply answered to me: “Not good.”

— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) November 19, 2020

[Pelicanidae]

Sacramento Kings forward Bogdan Bogdanovic plans to enter restricted free agency on Friday at 6 PM ET, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020

lmao Bucks

[hornetzplaya]

Sacramento Kings forward Bogdan Bogdanovic plans to enter restricted free agency on Friday at 6 PM ET, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020

lmao Bucks

Lol wow....

[AusPel]

Lol what a mess

[hornetzplaya]

Confirmed... See ya Giannis & Jrue!

[Pelicanidae]

Klay Thompson has torn his Achilles. ������

— Vasu Kulkarni (@Vasu) November 19, 2020

Just noting, I cannot vouch for this guy's credibility.

[AusPel]

Klay Thompson has torn his Achilles. ������

— Vasu Kulkarni (@Vasu) November 19, 2020

That was my guess.

This could actually affect what they do at 2 since they're in win now mode

[hornetzplaya]

Klay Thompson has torn his Achilles. ������

— Vasu Kulkarni (@Vasu) November 19, 2020

Just noting, I cannot vouch for this guy's credibility.

If this is true. What a mess. I was rooting for his come back and these injuries are always tough to see. I Hope for a smooth recovery.

[Sleeper]

Is the Bucks owner a Trump supporter?


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[As I See It]

The pinnacle of Dwight Howard's success in the NBA occurred in Orlando under SVG (2007-2012) when he he was a five time All NBA first Team Selection (also played with JJ in Orlando). Just this past year with the Lakers, he averaged 7.3 boards while playing just 18.9 minutes per game and shot 70%.

As he is a free agent this year, I can't help but believe he might be an upgrade from DF and cheaper, too. Last year he played for $2.5MM. I know he won't stretch the floor (neither did DF), but I think he will be better on the glass than DF. I wonder if he might want to re-establish his ties in the short-term with SVG to close out his career and tutor JAX in the process.

Just a thought.

[DroopyDawg]

"Lower leg"... not to be "that guy" but it sounds like an Achilles. I hope its not because I like Klay, but you don't get many lower leg non-contact injuries.

Just as I thought... Klay (confirmed) blew his Achilles. Sucks.

[Pelicanidae]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in serious talks to move Kelly Oubre Jr. to the Golden State Warriors, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020

Warriors absolutely do not care about the luxury tax lol

[Pelicanidae]

Celtics’ Gordon Hayward has opted out of his $34M deal for the 2020-21 season and will become a free agent, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020

Celtics see Hayward walk for nothing. Either he re-negotiates a longer deal there or he seeks more cash elsewhere.

Knicks about to throw the bag at him

[Butters]

The pinnacle of Dwight Howard's success in the NBA occurred in Orlando under SVG (2007-2012) when he he was a five time All NBA first Team Selection (also played with JJ in Orlando). Just this past year with the Lakers, he averaged 7.3 boards while playing just 18.9 minutes per game and shot 70%.

As he is a free agent this year, I can't help but believe he might be an upgrade from DF and cheaper, too. Last year he played for $2.5MM. I know he won't stretch the floor (neither did DF), but I think he will be better on the glass than DF. I wonder if he might want to re-establish his ties in the short-term with SVG to close out his career and tutor JAX in the process.

Just a thought.

Yes!!! Bring Dwight in!!!

[PELICANSFAN]

The pinnacle of Dwight Howard's success in the NBA occurred in Orlando under SVG (2007-2012) when he he was a five time All NBA first Team Selection (also played with JJ in Orlando). Just this past year with the Lakers, he averaged 7.3 boards while playing just 18.9 minutes per game and shot 70%.

As he is a free agent this year, I can't help but believe he might be an upgrade from DF and cheaper, too. Last year he played for $2.5MM. I know he won't stretch the floor (neither did DF), but I think he will be better on the glass than DF. I wonder if he might want to re-establish his ties in the short-term with SVG to close out his career and tutor JAX in the process.

Just a thought.

He said he was not playing for "free" any more. Not sure I want him in this locker room anyway. I think he is a better fit on a veteran team.