* Offiical NBA Off-Season Thread: I'll give one of my damn kidney's for these Melo rumors to stop *

[Deleted member 38182]

^I never said it was gonna make him wanna stay

just that it would make an exciting tandom

The guy reminds me of bigger more athletic, defensive-minded Mo Williams

 

[buc em]

Originally Posted by Durden7

Originally Posted by Mr DragonFly Jones

Originally Posted by Durden7

Why do you guys listen to trade talk before a draft?


Its pointless.  I dont get it.

...So that we can discuss our thoughts, etc on it?

So you can discuss your thoughts on a made up, very likely wont happen, purely speculation trade?  Again.... its pointless.

Hey.....why don't you try shutting the +@#% up. Thanks 

 

[clutchshooter]

bosh for varejao.

make it happen.

 

[i nasmatic i]

Bosh wanting to be 'the man' in free agency

Chris Bosh isn't waiting for some summit to determine his landing spot next season. The soon-to-be Toronto Raptors free agent is determined to chart his own course and forge his own identity apart from the star-studded field of peers also entering the open market.
"I don't want to be mentioned as an addition to a team," Bosh recently told NBA Entertainment. "I want to be mentioned as the guy that people want to center their team around."

Bosh is frequently mentioned as the bronze medal in the Free Agency Olympics headlined by LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. Bidders can do a lot worse than bronze. While the pairing of Bosh with one of his former Team USA teammates could form the foundation of a title contender, the 26-year-old power forward could just as easily strike out on his own.

Bosh's independent streak is a significant variable in a marketplace that so many assume will be dictated by LeBron. Bosh could be the first domino to fall if he decides to leave Toronto when free agency begins July 1, causing a ripple effect among the teams with significant cap space and those angling for a premier free agent through a sign-and-trade.

Unlike the situation facing James in Cleveland, Raptors general manager Bryan Colangelo acknowledged that he would be agreeable to a sign-and-trade if a new deal isn't worked out with Bosh. Toronto's first priority is to re-sign its five-time All-Star and career scoring leader. The Raptors can offer a max contract of six years and $130 million.

There's no inkling that such a sign-and-trade agreement exists between James and the Cavaliers, a franchise currently without a coach and with a new general manager. Bosh's willingness to negotiate with several of the nine teams that have significant cap space (more than $14 million) and those putting together attractive sign-and-trade packages could create a feeding frenzy more dynamic than what LeBron is heading into.

The list of realistic suitors for LeBron appears to be more exclusive, led by Cleveland, Chicago and New York, with several long shots such as New Jersey, Dallas and the Los Angeles Clippers possibly in the mix. While those squads focus their energy on James and most assume Wade is staying in Miami, the rest of the league looking to upgrade could zero in on Bosh as its most practical superstar alternative.

As long as Bosh settles on at least two teams as a possible destination for next season, the bidding war can begin. The more teams, the more heated it becomes. That would benefit Colangelo in his hunt for the best possible package -- players, draft picks and/or cap space -- should Bosh split town.

Bosh is keeping his options open. Reports have surfaced of a list of teams, ranging from five to much more, that Bosh would be amenable to in a sign-and-trade. His agent, Henry Thomas, has shot down the existence of such a list coming from the Bosh camp, adding that his client is evaluating his choices. Thomas and Bosh have also said that a "free agent summit" isn't on the horizon.

"I haven't closed the door on anything," Thomas told the South Florida Sun Sentinel. "I haven't given Bryan any lists. There is no list. This is a process that is ongoing."

Several league insiders believe Bosh will eventually land in Miami to team up with Wade. He could also join Derrick Rose with the Bulls or pair up with LeBron. The two-time champion Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets are reportedly among the sign-and-trade hopefuls.

Or Bosh could choose his own way.

"I'm not an addition. I'm a centerpiece," he said. "I have to have that confidence in myself, and I want people to know that, because I'm not somebody that helps out. I'm the guy you get like, 'Yo, we're going to win a championship, you're gonna take us there.'

"I want to hold onto that because I think every kid when they dream about playing basketball, they don't dream about being a role player. They dream about being the man. I have that position in Toronto and to give that up and go somewhere else to be an addition would kinda defeat the purpose of my dreams."

http://www.nba.com/2010/news/features/art_garcia/06/20/chris.bosh/index.html

 

[durden7]

And discussing pure speculation is pretty pointless, but it builds up the hype, and makes you excited for draft days.

Whats the point of mock drafts? they're not real? they're purely speculation right? it's all for fun. relax
.
So youre agreeing that it is pointless, but it builds up your excitement for draft days?  You cant get excited for the draft without trade rumors?

The point of mock drafts is to project where players are slotted to go.  Theres really no comparison between a mock draft and made up trade rumors.

When did I say I wasnt relaxed?  Im just wondering why people listen to rumors and assume that its likely theyre going to happen.

  It's not that serious.
I never said it was.

Hey.....why don't you try shutting the +@#% up. Thanks 

.  Pot meet kettle, kettle meet pot.....

 

[maddog345]

Originally Posted by I NaSmatic I

And another thing, I assume Doug Collins does not want to go through a full scale rebuild and waste 2-3 years. So it wouldn't make sense to trade their best player.

Yea. Collins has stated before that he is excited to work with Iguodala. It seems like Philly is in a panic to unload their big contracts. But Iggy is deserves that money. He does everything for us from defending, running the floor, slashing the basket, etc. Their are not too many players in the NBA as versatile as Iguodala.

 

[jpzx]

[h2]http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/67304/20100620/nets_arent_expected_to_shop_harris/[/h2]

[h2]Nets Aren't Expected To Shop Harris[/h2]

Jun 20, 2010 9:54 AM EST

The Nets are no longer expected to shop point guard Devin Harris.

New Jersey didn't land the first overall pick in last month's draftlottery, which would have given them the rights to pick Kentucky pointguard John Wall.

During his introductory press conference on Tuesday, coach AveryJohnson made it clear that he expects to have Harris this coming season.

"I'm really excited about us working together again," Johnson said."I got to see him grow from a rookie in the NBA to a young man, andwe're going to get Devin playing the type of basketball that I knowhe's capable of playing."

[h2]http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/67301/20100620/bobcats_very_active_on_trade_front/[/h2]

[h2]Bobcats 'Very Active' On Trade Front[/h2]
Jun 20, 2010 8:41 AM EST

The Bobcats are "very active" in trade talks around the NBA, a source told the Charlotte Observer.

The source, which came from within another team's front office, saidthe Bobcats seem willing to increase their payroll if they can swing amove that will allow them to significantly improve.


[h2]http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/67305/20100620/grizzlies_sign_wallace_to_extension/[/h2]

[h2]Grizzlies Sign GM Wallace To Extension[/h2]
Jun 20, 2010 1:55 PM EST

TheMemphis Grizzlies signed General Manager and Vice President ofBasketball Operations Chris Wallace to a multi-year contract extension,the team announced today. “My family and I are very happy here inMemphis,

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Originally Posted by Durden7

relax

When did I say I wasnt relaxed?

  It's not that serious.
I never said it was.

Shot down those stupid programmed internet responses huh Tyler

 

[bigmike23]

The worst thing that could happen for lance would be the knicks drafting him

 

[jpzx]

An NBA contact tells me #Twolves talking to Tor. about Bosh... have no idea if he is open to idea of coming here. It would be a sign-&-trade about 1 hour ago via web

Start with Al Jefferson. But it would take more than that. RT @GooseHHS @DarrenWolfson What would we give up for Bosh?

 

[Deleted member 38182]

Originally Posted by JPZx

An NBA contact tells me #Twolves talking to Tor.
about Bosh... have no idea if he is open to idea of coming here. It
would be a sign-&-trade



about 1 hour ago
via web

Start with Al Jefferson. But it would take more than
that. RT @GooseHHS @DarrenWolfson What would we give up for Bosh?

I could see Bosh wanting to go to Minni

Bosh+Love would be

 

[kiddin like jason]

Osh's brain would explode if Bosh and Love played together.

 

[steve cash]

Originally Posted by JPZx

An NBA contact tells me #Twolves talking to Tor. about Bosh... have no idea if he is open to idea of coming here. It would be a sign-&-trade about 1 hour ago via web

Start with Al Jefferson. But it would take more than that. RT @GooseHHS @DarrenWolfson What would we give up for Bosh?

is this th big trade that minny inside was talking about?

 

[bhzmafia14]

I hope Bosh and Lebron go back to Cleveland to shut all this %$%+ down.

 

[noblekane]

chris bosh is pathetic. he wants to be "the guy"??? good luck with that. you will never be "the guy". 7 years from now dude is finally gonna get it and its gonna be too late for his championshipless self

 

[jdiddy]

Chris Bosh would be stupid to go to Minnesota. And Bosh and Love combo will still take them to the lottery. Love is whack

 

[steve cash]

Originally Posted by JDiddy

Chris Bosh would be stupid to go to Minnesota. And Bosh and Love combo will still take them to the lottery. Love is whack

 

[kiddin like jason]

If he's a centerpiece, I'm sure he won't mind signing with a team like Sacramento, or the Knicks by himself, right?

Right...

"Love is whack."

 

[Deleted member 38182]

^I'll take Chris Bosh on the Kings

 

[lamarownsem]

If Bosh wants to be "the guy" then his best option is to sign with Chicago.

 

[jdiddy]

Originally Posted by LamarOwnsem

If Bosh wants to be "the guy" then his best option is to sign with Chicago.

Last time I checked, Rose and Lebron are there

.. maybe he can be the 3rd option.

 

[brownin187]

Originally Posted by JDiddy

Originally Posted by LamarOwnsem

If Bosh wants to be "the guy" then his best option is to sign with Chicago.

Last time I checked, Rose and Lebron are there

.. maybe he can be the 3rd option.

really because last i checked it was just rose...and bosh would be the centerpiece if it was just him and rose.

 

[doublejs07]

If Bosh is saying he wants to be a "centerpiece," homie better deliver a championship to whatever team he plays for within the first 2-3 years of signing.....

 

[bangdak]

Originally Posted by DCAllAmerican

Originally Posted by Durden7

relax

When did I say I wasnt relaxed?

  It's not that serious.

I never said it was.

Shot down those stupid programmed internet responses huh Tyler



You just sound salty...and does trade rumors not spice up things before the draft?




and it looks like we have a new troll in the S&T

 

[DCAllAfrican]