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THE 2015 NBA PRE SEASON THREAD: BEST WISHES TO LAMAR ODOM
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I say keep all three until you get a better idea of how Embiid's gonna fit because right now he's the odd man out. Noel/Okafor are your starters. They all still have to develop, a lot. Right now, it doesn't seem as though any combination of the three fundamentally "works". If you want Noel/Okafor you'd want Noel at the 5 to protect the rim because Okafor's defense just isn't there yet BUT Okafor's offensive game is best suited under the rim. And Noel at the 4 doesn't work because even though he can guard the 4, he can't step out and shoot yet. Embiid/Okafor seems more suitable because Embiid is more of a two way player than Okafor is so you can plug Embiid in at the 5 because honestly he can't play anywhere else. But the same problem with Okafor at the 4 persists. You want Okafor playing in the post offensively, but defensively it doesn't make sense if you have Noel and Embiid.
Noel/Embiid makes the most sense because Embiid can defend the paint while Noel steps out. You still need Noel to develop more of an offensive game, but he can get there and be efficient. I REALLY want to keep Noel. You just don't see bigs that can run the floor and defend like he does. He's such an important piece to have and gives you so much defensively it's hard to give that instinct and talent up. Between Okafor and Embiid, I just don't know who I'd rather keep. Obviously Joel is more of a two way player than Okafor is, and I love both of their offensive games. I've been favoring Okafor because I know he'll start for me next season, but it's easy to forget just how good and talented Embiid is. These are two guys that have been compared to Tim Duncan and Hakeem. How do you decide?
It's a great problem to have. A lot depends on Embiid's health.
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And they'll proceed to shop Bledsoe after they sign Knight.
So in two seasons the Suns will have gone from having both Dragic and Bledsoe to just....Brandon Knight.
So in two seasons the Suns will have gone from having both Dragic and Bledsoe to just....Brandon Knight.
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bet he had to settle for the jumper
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if the Grizz get Joe Johnson. At least they are trying to give Conley some help, but damn please stop going after old players.
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What would they move for him?if the Grizz get Joe Johnson. At least they are trying to give Conley some help, but damn please stop going after old players.
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Wonder if the Grizzlies get federal money or something by signing all these dudes who are eligible for social security in ~5 years
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ISO joe can still play but his post touches are going to disappear playing next to z bo and marc
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Probably centered around Jeff Green, Vince Carter, Courtney Lee and/or S&T Koufos (if they lose Brook). Low risk move considering the Grizz need to get some perimeter scoring and Joe's $24M comes off the books next year. But, that will be one old *** perimeter rotation
Joe (34) / Adams (20)
TA (33) / Barnes (35)
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I know the feeling. Read a report yesterday that the Clips are thinking about signing Caron Butler if the don't get Pierce. Caron Butler.
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Billy King is a moron
Having said that, 80% chance he trades Joe's expiring for someone with 4 years remaining.
Who are some bloated contracts that King can acquire?
Just let Joe roll off the books man. This is why the Nets suck,
Having said that, 80% chance he trades Joe's expiring for someone with 4 years remaining.
Who are some bloated contracts that King can acquire?
Just let Joe roll off the books man. This is why the Nets suck,
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What happened to the Gallo deal?Probably centered around Jeff Green, Vince Carter, Courtney Lee and/or S&T Koufos (if they lose Brook). Low risk move considering the Grizz need to get some perimeter scoring and Joe's $24M comes off the books next year. But, that will be one old *** perimeter rotation
Joe (34) / Adams (20)
TA (33) / Barnes (35)
Chad Ford said that Mudiay is the most talented guy on that Nuggets roster from day 1. That's high praise, but I guess he's assuming Ty and Chandler are moved.
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if jimmy butler signs a 1 year deal with the lakers, or whomever. what do the bulls do? I say go after wes matthews. better offensive player, solid defender. or a secondary plan danny green.
no point in matching a 1 year contract and passing up on viable options
bulls front office continues to take Ls
no point in matching a 1 year contract and passing up on viable options
bulls front office continues to take Ls
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Still gotta match it. Worst comes to worst could sign and trade him.
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From a raw talent standpoint, it wouldn't matter if Chandler and Ty stayed... He's got more raw ability than either of them.
But I'll take Ty in Dallas, if they're just dying to move him.
But I'll take Ty in Dallas, if they're just dying to move him.
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Discussions ended because they could not agree on anything. I'm sure Denver wanted TA and Memphis is reluctant on moving him. The fact of the matter is, Lee and Green just don't have much value at all and the only player they could possibly move those 2 for withoutt giving up TA is Joe
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If the Bulls give him a full qualifying offer, then I think that the minimum deal that the Lakers can offer is a 3-year deal if I'm not mistaken.
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Suns really have a 150 million dollar backcourt with both guys under 6'3. Jeff Sarver tripping.
Robert Saver my bad, name association is crazy, Jeff Sarver is the guy from the Hurt Locker
Robert Saver my bad, name association is crazy, Jeff Sarver is the guy from the Hurt Locker
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They do need to bring back those patterns for the Spurs alternates. That interview was cool, Matt Bonner was exactly how I expected them to be.
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that gives me hope...been reading 1 year deal but 3 years would be all good
i dont understand why their is a restricted free agency
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LOL.....it was posted at least twice that there was a table underneath those guys. Yall needed to see it to actually believe it?
JO is getting rookie of the year. Wish he had gone to L.A.
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So he'd basically have to sign for 3 years with Chi or take a gamble and sign the 1 year qualifying offer right?
should be interesting
has anyone called a teams bluff before and just took the qualifying offer?
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