NBA Off-Season News Thread: Roy extends 80/5, AI to Grizz, Chandler/Okafor swap, Marquis to C's.

[i nasmatic i]

Josh Smith got a nasty $7M trade kicker

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I don't really want to deal with his attitude, decision making and shot selection.

 

[jpzx]

Originally Posted by Kiddin Like Jason

^ Just wondering...how'd you become a fan of teams from three different cities: Chicago, Los Angeles, and Dallas?

We can't all be as inside the box as you, man.

You can keep that "I live here so I have no choice but to like the city's teams" noise.

Just a simple question....don't look too much into it

 

[bhzmafia14]

Originally Posted by I NaSmatic I

Josh Smith got a nasty $7M trade kicker

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I don't really want to deal with his attitude, decision making and shot selection.

Yea, but there's a way Smith can waive at least some of that kicker if he's traded to a team he doesn't mind going to. Since he originallydidn't mind playing for Memphis, he might be willing to waive some of hte trade kicker. How much? I don't know. But, he's just another viableoption for Memphis at PF. He's only 23 years old. I really don't know what Memphis is looking for in terms of a PF because there have been so manynames thrown out there.

 

[pharelfor3]

damn I miss bball already. Time to watch the summer league at my school.

 

[bigmike23]

why would someone give away 7 million dollars? i don't care if he likes the team or not in this day and age your not leaving 7 million on the table

 

[long beach vincey]

Wonder how many teams hit up AI's agent at midnight

 

[japanair21]

Originally Posted by Bigmike23

Originally Posted by bhzmafia14

if a team with cap space throws money at Ariza and the Lakers won't re-sign him. I don't know why its so hard to believe that the guy won't leave if the right offer came along.

any offer ariza gets the lakers will match inless someone is trying to pay him a max deal which even tho ariza is my boy would be laughable

But they're both UFA's unless I'm mistaken, if one leaves, the other could hop ship too.

Although I don't expect it.

 

[bhzmafia14]

Originally Posted by Bigmike23

why would someone give away 7 million dollars? i don't care if he likes the team or not in this day and age your not leaving 7 million on the table

It's not about him giving away 7 million dollars. Its about making himself more valuable. Let's say he's not happy in ATL and he wants to betraded. Reducing that trade kicker from 7 to maybe 4-5 mil would make him a little more interesting. I'm not saying that its highly likely, but it is anoption.

 

[MVP]

Originally Posted by Long Beach Vincey

Wonder how many teams hit up AI's agent at midnight

This is what to see as well, what kind of team will want the guy. He won't take a bench role and any team that will use him as a starter willprobably suck. It's funny that a lot of these guys say they want a championship so much, but aren't willing to sacrifice themselves to do so.

 

[japanair21]

Originally Posted by Mamba MVP

Originally Posted by Long Beach Vincey

Wonder how many teams hit up AI's agent at midnight

This is what to see as well, what kind of team will want the guy. He won't take a bench role and any team that will use him as a starter will probably suck. It's funny that a lot of these guys say they want a championship so much, but aren't willing to sacrifice themselves to do so.

Yeah that's what I'm curious of as well, him and Artest.


If we can't get Kidd back for whatever reason, I might have to settle for AI...

 

[long beach vincey]

Originally Posted by JapanAir21

Originally Posted by Mamba MVP

Originally Posted by Long Beach Vincey

Wonder how many teams hit up AI's agent at midnight

This is what to see as well, what kind of team will want the guy. He won't take a bench role and any team that will use him as a starter will probably suck. It's funny that a lot of these guys say they want a championship so much, but aren't willing to sacrifice themselves to do so.

Yeah that's what I'm curious of as well, him and Artest.


If we can't get Kidd back for whatever reason, I might have to settle for AI...

There's for sure going to be a market for Ron Ron IMO.

As far as AI.. Chris Broussard hinted AI might have to take an early retirement

 

[bhzmafia14]

Originally Posted by JapanAir21

Originally Posted by Mamba MVP

Originally Posted by Long Beach Vincey

Wonder how many teams hit up AI's agent at midnight

This is what to see as well, what kind of team will want the guy. He won't take a bench role and any team that will use him as a starter will probably suck. It's funny that a lot of these guys say they want a championship so much, but aren't willing to sacrifice themselves to do so.

Yeah that's what I'm curious of as well, him and Artest.


If we can't get Kidd back for whatever reason, I might have to settle for AI...

(in a bad way) The scary thing about it is I can see Cuban doing it too.

 

[jdb1523]

I love ya JapanAir but I just can't see an AI - Dirk project working out well...

...but you know damn well that Cuban would spend the money to try it

 

[wasps and asps]

damnit man, the Mavs are the only team that i really hated since childhood.

AI is my fav. player so i hope he doesnt have to go there.

 

[i nasmatic i]

Granted Allen Iverson is better, the Mavs already have Jason Terry.

It be redundant for them to sign Iverson, unless they could find a taker for JET (unlikely). I think Iverson could possibly work in Atlanta, but between himand Jamal Crawford that could be a major disaster waiting to happen.

 

[long beach vincey]

Originally Posted by I NaSmatic I

Granted Allen Iverson is better, the Mavs already have Jason Terry.

It be redundant for them to sign Iverson, unless they could find a taker for JET (unlikely). I think Iverson could possibly work in Atlanta, but between him and Jamal Crawford that could be a major disaster waiting to happen.

Pause.

Jet>AI at this point in their careers

Then you mention ATL..

no need for that mention

 

[CP1708]

Let me guess OC, if he leaves, he sucks anyways, if he re-signs, he's the player we need on our team, something like that right?

Anderson Varejao has elected not to exercise his player option with the Cleveland Cavaliers, as expected.

"Anderson Varejao has officially informed the Cavs that he will be a free agent at midnight," writes Brian Windhorst of the Plain Dealer.


Per RealGM.


Ya'll know damn well it woulda been something like this if I hadn't beaten him to it.

 

[i nasmatic i]

Originally Posted by Long Beach Vincey

Originally Posted by I NaSmatic I

Granted Allen Iverson is better, the Mavs already have Jason Terry.

It be redundant for them to sign Iverson, unless they could find a taker for JET (unlikely). I think Iverson could possibly work in Atlanta, but between him and Jamal Crawford that could be a major disaster waiting to happen.

Pause.

Jet>AI at this point in their careers

Then you mention ATL..

no need for that mention.

JET is not better than Iverson. However, JET doesn't need to be accomodated to as much as Iverson, which makes more better suited for a team.

I think if Iverson and Joe Johnson shared a backcourt, it could work. Iverson and Crawford though?

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[belle155]

Originally Posted by CP1708

Let me guess OC, if he leaves, he sucks anyways, if he re-signs, he's the player we need on our team, something like that right?

Anderson Varejao has elected not to exercise his player option with the Cleveland Cavaliers, as expected.

"Anderson Varejao has officially informed the Cavs that he will be a free agent at midnight," writes Brian Windhorst of the Plain Dealer.

Per RealGM.


Ya'll know damn well it woulda been something like this if I hadn't beaten him to it.

not 100% true. bron helped him be the player he is. if he goes somewhere else, we will see what he is capable of. if we get charlie V we get a betteroffensive threat than AV who cant shoot outside of 5 feet. im willing to take the gamble and sign CV over AV. we'l see how it works out but if AV wants10 mil a year, that would hurt us in 2010 (yes, assuming bron is still here...)

 

[japanair21]

Originally Posted by I NaSmatic I

Originally Posted by Long Beach Vincey

Originally Posted by I NaSmatic I

Granted Allen Iverson is better, the Mavs already have Jason Terry.

It be redundant for them to sign Iverson, unless they could find a taker for JET (unlikely). I think Iverson could possibly work in Atlanta, but between him and Jamal Crawford that could be a major disaster waiting to happen.

Pause.

Jet>AI at this point in their careers

Then you mention ATL..

no need for that mention.

JET is not better than Iverson. However, JET doesn't need to be accomodated to as much as Iverson, which makes more better suited for a team.

I think if Iverson and Joe Johnson shared a backcourt, it could work. Iverson and Crawford though?

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If AI can score like he used to, I'll take him.

But I'd much rather keep Kidd, hands down. Just a back-up, because ain't no way in hell I want someone like Mike Bibby on the Mavericks.

(Don't know why I quoted you NaS, just last person to quote on the subject).

 

[CP1708]

^
Ok, Belle, I take your word for it, here's my question, ALL YEAR long, Cavs preached Defense defense defense. Now, you guys get Shaq, flirting withCharlie V and could lose your best defender and Ben (though not as good as before)

So are yuo guys going for a more offensive team then to try and win, and forgetting defense? Then why have the coach of the year a defensive guy who can'teven call an offensive set late in games? I don't get that at all.

And please anyone, spare me the Shaq and Charlie will play "that D" under Brown. Gimme a break.

To me, this is a very strange thing goin on here.

 

[bhzmafia14]

Boozer won't opt out according to 1280 the zone.

1320 also reporting. Jazz at 65 million dollar pay roll already going into next season with out Okur or Millsap.

 

[the game is a foot]

Iverson or Steph should just sign with either Cleveland, San Antonio or Orlando.

 

[ValarMorghulis]

Originally Posted by bhzmafia14

Originally Posted by I NaSmatic I

Josh Smith got a nasty $7M trade kicker

.

I don't really want to deal with his attitude, decision making and shot selection.

Yea, but there's a way Smith can waive at least some of that kicker if he's traded to a team he doesn't mind going to. Since he originally didn't mind playing for Memphis, he might be willing to waive some of hte trade kicker. How much? I don't know. But, he's just another viable option for Memphis at PF. He's only 23 years old. I really don't know what Memphis is looking for in terms of a PF because there have been so many names thrown out there.

is it just me or are Rudy Gay and Josh Smith on the same team redundant?
i mean both are long lean, wings (yes i know Smith PLAYS pf) that lose focus too often, are soft-*$+ players....
also Josh has the exact birthday as me....pretty crazy

 

[japanair21]

Booz ain't stupid, dudes gonna get his $.