Official 2017-18 NBA Free Agency/Offseason Thread

[#StarkSet]

Paul George is an idiot

Why?

Sounds like is trying to get traded to a contender to get a ring then bolt to LA

 

[ISO]

Why?

Sounds like is trying to get traded to a contender to get a ring then bolt to LA

Because he wants to waste his prime on a rebuilding team while giving up millions just to play in the L.A. weather...

He shouldn't be trying to get traded to a contender and bolt to L.A. he should be looking to get traded to a contender and stick with that contender but that's just the way I see it

Unless the plan is to pair George with Westbrook

 

[Controversy]

Very intrigued by 3 players who can elevate a team:

Gallinari
George Hill
KCP

Would love to see my Lakers sign KCP to a 3 yr max

George Hill could help a few teams like Milwaukee, Sixers, SA, NO, NYK

Gallinari may end up in Mia...and I wouldn't be surprised if they are a top 6 seed in the East next season

 

[ISO]

Sources: Pacers gauge Cavs about George

is Paul George enough to counter Durant?

 

[Derek Lee]

 

[str8up]

 

[afterlife2009]

The George scenario has been omnipresent for some time, and Cleveland's loss in the 2017 NBA Finals has led Lakers officials to hear more whispers about James' interest in a final chapter in Los Angeles, where his wife would like to live full time, per sources. The Lakers have long known the appreciation James, who grew up a fan of the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys, holds for their iconic brand.

Lakers Favor Drafting Lonzo Ball, With an Eye on Paul George, LeBron James

 

[Derek Lee]

 

[tremonthustler1]

Lakers Favor Drafting Lonzo Ball, With an Eye on Paul George, LeBron James

*hums Basketball Wives theme music*

 

[ISO]

Minnesota's interest in Butler is really pointless just keep developing that young nucleus, they should be looking to draft Isaac, and add some depth to that bench a guy like Iguodala could really help. I think they're at the point to make a playoff push and surround the core with veteran role players. I wouldn't trade LaVine for him, he's the best shooter on the team and the prospect of keeping two G.O.A.T. level athletes together in him and Wiggins is to enticing for me. They need to learn to play together, or they can get Iggy to start at the 3 and have LaVine be 6th Man.

The Bulls need to lower their asking price for Butler, really good All-Star player, but he just doesn't move the needle like that for most teams.

 

[ISO]

Will definitely be fun to watch

 

[str8up]

Will definitely be fun to watch

That's how I feel too. If we going to suck let's at least have some fun with it. I've been wanting Lance to run the point for a minute tho, Teague can hit the bushes.

 

[tremonthustler1]

Minnesota's interest in Butler is really pointless just keep developing that young nucleus, they should be looking to draft Isaac, and add some depth to that bench a guy like Iguodala could really help. I think they're at the point to make a playoff push and surround the core with veteran role players.

The Bulls need to lower their asking price for Butler, really good All-Star player, but he just doesn't move the needle like that for most teams.

Isaac is either going to Phoenix or Orlando

 

[ISO]

Isaac is either going to Phoenix or Orlando

Wolves should be looking to move up if thats the case but we will see how the cards play, Isaac on Minnesota its the best fit on both sides clearly. Phoenix already has Chriss and T.J. Warren at those forward spots, what they need is a PG of the future, Lonzo is a hand in glove fit but Fox could also work.

 

[str8up]

Messina signed a 2 year extension with San Antonio.

Spurs to sign assistant coach Ettore Messina to 2-year extension

He was at the top of my list for Nate McMillan replacements