****The Official 2016-2017 NBA Thread****

"schmolioot wrote:

Clips resign Austin Rivers

They're out on KD despite blowing him away lol

If I was the owner of the Clippers I'd offer Doc Rivers a raise and tell him to funnel it to his kid so we can save a roster spot.

Harrison Barnes signed a max contract offer sheet (edit i see it was posted)

"CaribPhin wrote:

Lol, Dellavedova? Am I imagining this conversation? Are you seriously saying that you think they'd be better than OKC? OKC couldn't beat the guys who the Cavs beat. Mozgov and Dellavedova were non factors all year. Until they lose Smith for sure, I'm not giving any ground. Besides, they'd still likely lose to OKC or San Antonio.

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The cavs wouldnt win that series 2 times out of five if Bogut was healthy and Draymond wasnt suspended.

I'm loving what the Rockets are doing. Ryan Anderson and Eric Gordon both really good 3 point shooters and free throw shooters. Plus, they can get their own shots. That leaves us with just enough money to get one more shooter. I'm guessing Tyler Johnson since we already had the meeting.

Help is on the way, Harden.

Boston signing Horford despite not having enough for Durant sounds like sour grapes. "We're not getting this guy, take away his binkie."

"Desides wrote:

Boston signing Horford despite not having enough for Durant sounds like sour grapes. "We're not getting this guy, take away his binkie."

Boston needed to make a move or their fanbase was going to be calling for Ainge's head. Horford is actually exactly the type of vet they need there. It looks like teams know what Durant is going to do right about now.

"phinswolverinesrockets wrote:

I'm loving what the Rockets are doing. Ryan Anderson and Eric Gordon both really good 3 point shooters and free throw shooters. Plus, they can get their own shots. That leaves us with just enough money to get one more shooter. I'm guessing Tyler Johnson since we already had the meeting.

Help is on the way, Harden.

Now all they need to do is trade Harden.

"finfansince72 wrote:

Now all they need to do is trade Harden.

Keep dreaming

Nobody noticing the pattern here?

First everyone going ape **** because Durant's meeting with Golden State goes over time, three or more hours, and people are like damn he is going to join the Dubs. Then he is "blown away" by the Clippers, Ballmer cried, they all cried together or some weird **** like that. Now the Celtics are on the verge of signing him because they pulled out Tom Brady and are about to sign the guy KD supposedly wanted to be his center.

Basically every team that meets with KD is walking away thinking that's it, we had the selling pitch, we did it. Except he goes om to meet with some other team who walks away thinking that's it, we had the selling pitch, etc.

But only one team is getting the last word.

"ckparrothead wrote:

Nobody noticing the pattern here?

First everyone going ape **** because Durant's meeting with Golden State goes over time, three or more hours, and people are like damn he is going to join the Dubs. Then he is "blown away" by the Clippers, Ballmer cried, they all cried together or some weird **** like that. Now the Celtics are on the verge of signing him because they pulled out Tom Brady and are about to sign the guy KD supposedly wanted to be his center.

Basically every team that meets with KD is walking away thinking that's it, we had the selling pitch, we did it. Except he goes om to meet with some other team who walks away thinking that's it, we had the selling pitch, etc.

But only one team is getting the last word.

The Clips know they're out. Spurs didn't seem to take it to seriously either

Broussard: Dursnt has told teams he is meeting with that decision is coming within 24-36 hours

We get the last major meeting

LeBron I'm sure is in Wade's ear about how Riley treated him on the way out. Wade sacrifices this year with Melo in Ny....Rose has a bounce back year and Clippers trade Paul to Knicks to salvage SOMETHING for him, while Lebron after his 2nd consecutive ring in Cleveland decides to take the league min. And reunite with this buddies and dominate the league for 2-3 years and all walk out together.

You heard it here first

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More multiple sauces Broussard: Durant has not agreed to meet with OKC tomorrow after he meets with Heat

"ckparrothead wrote:

Nobody noticing the pattern here?

First everyone going ape **** because Durant's meeting with Golden State goes over time, three or more hours, and people are like damn he is going to join the Dubs. Then he is "blown away" by the Clippers, Ballmer cried, they all cried together or some weird **** like that. Now the Celtics are on the verge of signing him because they pulled out Tom Brady and are about to sign the guy KD supposedly wanted to be his center.

Basically every team that meets with KD is walking away thinking that's it, we had the selling pitch, we did it. Except he goes om to meet with some other team who walks away thinking that's it, we had the selling pitch, etc.

But only one team is getting the last word.

Soon as I heard "blown away" after the Dubs meeting, you knew we'd hear it after every meeting. I'd think that's coming from Durant's side and there's no reason for them not to. This time of year it's all pretty much all agent-fed info.

Tomorrow afternoon we'll hear that the legend is true and Riley knocked his socks off. But this time it will really be true because Pat F***ing Riley.

Riley has to sell Durant as being the face of the franchise. I think that is most important to him. His situation with Westbrook sometimes looks uncomfortable, to the point hes called Westbrook the best player on the team multiple times. Lots of crunch time moments where Durant does not touch the ball.

In Boston he gets that opportunity to be the guy. I dont think he goes to Golden State.

Broussard said Durant will decide in 24-36hrs

Bleache report saying Durant will not be joining the Clippers.

You almost wonder if all these reports of Durant being "blown away" by these meetings are just a constant reminder to the final team meeting with him that KD and his people are expecting a lot, so don't half-@ss it.

"Serpico Jones wrote:

Chris Broussard says Wade is absolutely disgusted with the Heat and several people close to him have told him not to return out of principle. Broussard says he thinks Wade will calm down and stay in Miami.

Way to play both sides there Chris.

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I wonder if we have a move in pocket to present to KD during the meeting, a Dragic trade or whatever that might bring back a piece

And I do wonder if part of the pitch isn't a scenario where we let Wade leave and fully turn the keys over to KD

"schmolioot wrote:

More multiple sauces Broussard: Durant has not agreed to meet with OKC tomorrow after he meets with Heat

Chris Broussard with the credibility of your average politician. Sure thing Chris.

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"schmolioot wrote:

I wonder if we have a move in pocket to present to KD during the meeting, a Dragic trade or whatever that might bring back a piece

And I do wonder if part of the pitch isn't a scenario where we let Wade leave and fully turn the keys over to KD

I trust Riley will put the best interest in winning and the Heat first.

With all the confidence the front office was showing I feel like they have something up their sleeves. Not sure what but I feel like there is a curveball here somewhere

4 years, $50 million for Tyler Johnson in Brooklyn.

a staggering poison-pill contract that guarantees seasons of $18 million-plus and $19 million-plus in the final two years of the deal.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--nets-to-sign-tyler-johnson-to--50m-offer-sheet-145854260.html

David Aldridge says 4th year a player option.

No way the Heat should match this. Let Brooklyn pay a decent bench player 20 million a year in a couple seasons. Theres a reason that team is floundering. We will continue to develop the young guys we have. This FA has been rough on our depth and bench. Too much money flying around. Heat are getting pillaged.